Recent content by Mageling84

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    Defenders Stepping Out

    Great idea actually, thank you. I had to switch out my usual CM(Def) player for the change to a permanent DM(Def) because the latter wasn't a position he played in. I'll give the other option a try as he is a better player.
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    Defenders Stepping Out

    I know it's only 1 game since the tweaks, but I had to post this :-D. I removed the opposition pressing you mentioned and also moved my CM(Def) into a DM (Def). Additionally, I changed my Wingers from Support to Attack to compensate for the 1 less CM which would have created a bigger gap...
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    Defenders Stepping Out

    Haha yeah although it's getting better for them. How you describe it almost sounds like a catch 22 situation if I don't play a holding midfielder? I'm using 4-4-2 because that's the best formation to suit the players I have. Nothing too fancy. One of my CMs is set to Defend and the other is Box...
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    Defenders Stepping Out

    Ahhh yes it does. I'll see how it affects things over the next few games. I was planning on creating a LLM post to summarise the first season when it comes to and end :) Thank you.
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    Defenders Stepping Out

    Concentration and Decisions are 10/11 and 11/11 for my CBs. However, the concentration and decision on my Full Backs are between 6-8. Would this possibly make use of the offside trap quite dangerous? They may not keep the line? It's funny you mention that about them not having the attributes to...
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    Defenders Stepping Out

    These are my team instructions. . I had "Mark Tighter" set on individual instructions for my 2 CB's. Perhaps this is why? I have my 2 CB's set to "Close Down Less". I did try playing on a short practice run before my official play through and my assistant always kept telling me to mark the...
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    Defenders Stepping Out

    Are there any ideas to stop this? Would setting one of my CBs to "Cover" instead of having both as "Defend" work? Mentality: Structured -Team Shape: Flexible I've tried to go with simplicity and not over complicating things because the players at my disposal are never going to set the world...
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    Defenders Stepping Out

    Hey All I'm new to the forums after returning to FM following a couple of years absence on the FM series. The last time I played was FM12. I hope you are all well. I always managed lower league sides before and guided Harrogate Town (Conference North) to the Champions League in FM12. I'm...
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