Hi Lewis, I don't know if anyone has given you feedback on this tactic, but I tried it and I must say it's the most balanced 4-2-3-1 tactic I've seen. I tried a long time to create a good 4-2-3-1 but pulling one of the central mids back to play as an anchor man worked wonders for me. I don't...
I often use a 3-5-2 with one DC in the middle playing as cover, 2 wingbacks with attack duty, 3 central midfielders with mixed roles and duties (depending on the players and the opponent) and a defensive forward/poacher striker pair up front.
Team instructions are possession based (retain...
I think this all depends on what team you are managing, the players you have (have they got the stamina to close down much more ALL the time?). In my experience, managing a mid-table team, trying to have too much of anything usually ends in disaster. While it may seem tempting to play as...
I think I have to agree.
Some very good insights here, also from Igneos (about flat and layered formations in combination with team shape) but I think if you follow the player roles and duties matrix to the letter you'll get slaughtered.
I will however give it a try and test some games with...
I'm not from Essex but I'm confused too: In the previous example, this means you would come up with this tactic, without holding MC's whatsoever?:
GK(d)
FB(a) CD(d) CD(c) FB(a) => FB's on support?
DLP(s) BWM(d) => MC's on attack?
IF(a) AP(s) IF(a) => All 3 on attack duties?
CF(a)...
Yes, I used the following instructions with my 4-2-3-1 narrow:
As for playing against 4-1-2-2-1. I tested this thoroughly by going back to a saved game a couple of times and watch the full match, at least until I got the general idea of what was going on/wrong. Some might consider this...
You were absolutely spot on with your suggestions on how to beat 4-2-3-1 DM. I created a 4-2-3-1 narrow, with 2 of my attacking mids man marking and closing down the opponent’s DM’s. I let one of my CM’s play as a deep lying playmaker which indeed allowed me to dominate the midfield.
Your...
Very interesting thread!
I have a couple of questions though, I find it extremely hard to defend against teams that are playing a 4-2DM-3-1 tactic. I try to play with 3 central defenders and in front of the defense 2 wingbacks and 1 DM, who al man mark the opponent's attacking 3. 2 CM's, 1...
Ok, thanks.
This is great stuff btw, I've adapted my playing style based on the team report and my mediocre team has been doing a lot better since.
This goes to show that FM2013 makes you think harder about tactics.
There is no way you can download an engine exploiting tactic made for...
Hi Kris,
Great post! Great idea also to use the team comparison feature.
However, I don't understand all of your playing style choices based on the team comparison.
I can see how your team being good in passing and decisions would make you choose a shorter passing style and more creative...
I tried another approach for attacking corners and it seems to work for me.
Check this thread: http://www.fm-base.co.uk/forum/football-manager-2013-tactics-training/106633-corners.html
"Now I always use "short" for attacking corners (have one of your best crossers set up to go for the short...
Great post man.
You're absolutely right, there is now way you can download a magic tactic and expect to win every game.
I used your formations and tweaked them where needed for my mediocre AA Ghent team (def line pushed back, possession shouts etc)
There is however one opposition formation my...
Hi Sitea, yes, I reckon setting your match prep to attacking set piece should help.
However, I didn't use it and sill don't seem to need it with the short option.
I used to find it hard to score from corners in the beginning, but I think I have figured it out now.
I used to concede a lot of goals from defensive corners and did not manage to score a single goal with my KAA Ghent team.
Now I always use "short" for attacking corners (have one of your best...