Sabresosar
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Hi this is my first post, i thought i'd begin with a little about me. I've played FM 2007,08,09 & 10. I'm very attached to the "classic" tactics and dislike the newer 2010 tactics creator for a number of reasons. I'm also very familiar with the 2009 TT&F document. With the release of 2011 around the corner its about time i came out of the stone age and joined the FM community here ^^)
Every system I play is designed around the original team I started as... However, strangely i've never had much success with Man United so they're my team of choice for 2011.
4-4-2 formation, i'm curious to hear any and all advice anybody can offer tactically.
The general system i'm using will switch between either attacking, counter attack or possession depending on the difficulty of the match. The problem i'm having tactically is how/if Berbatov should be deployed? His finishing, composure, concentration, decisions & off the ball are okay but nothing ground breaking except for first touch. The money from selling him could give me quite a bit of breathing time. Statistically carrick and valencia also seem quite dissapointing.
I guess my question is: Would you replace carrick, valencia & berbatov with statistically better players? if yes or no, who would you use? and why or why not?
The alternatives i've found on my demo file (havn't checked other databased for players like cardozo, moutinho etc) are:
#To replace Carrick#
Riquelme (not sure how to deploy him against tough teams or on small pitches because of his low work rate!)
Lucho gonzales
i guess cambiasso is an option but i'd be basically bankrupt (although ive heard about board brokering players for you?)
Valencia
I have no idea who could replace him. he does very well against smaller reputation teams but his lack of flair and dribbling see's him fail majorly against chelsea, arsenal, barcelona, etc
this question is whether im deploying him differently than i should? (standard winger role, lots of crossing and dribbling with some creativity). only problem is BERBATOV CAN'T HEADER when he crosses in :'''( makes me think maybe i need someone better with passing (ronaldinho, beckham) to really let my strikers do some damage?
Berbatov
Okay this is the real meat of the question. i like my strikers to be lethal infront of goal. Inzaghi and Van Nistelrooy both have insane scoring stats and are fairly cheap (i know owen is good for this but im using him as backup) so they are my targets. Hernandez is still young and i don't trust him over 90 minutes unless im playing counter attack (his speed is perfect for this)
If you have any advice on how to deploy any of the players mentioned effectively (berbatov just wont score and his heading is attrocious) or have any other suggestions of any players or any tactical advantages they bring it is VERY appreciated.
Sorry for such a long post i'd just like to see what other players think and suggest|)
For references my team will play 4-4-2 where possible.
GK: van der sar
RB: wes brown / rafael
LB: Evra
CB: Ferdinand & Vidic
LW: nani
RW: possibly valencia or a more "creative" midfielder
CMd: Fletcher
CMa: Carrick (Riquelme/lucho gonzales) (need someone creative who is also a danger)
STd: Rooney (will be feeding STa MANY throughballs)
STa: Van Nistelrooy / Hernandez (or berbatov if he could actually header/finish very efficiently)
I posted this in tactics because I asked how to deploy certain players and any alternatives but im unsure if it should be in player discussion? sorry if its posted in the wrong catagory.
Thank you for any responses and again apologies for such a long post.
Every system I play is designed around the original team I started as... However, strangely i've never had much success with Man United so they're my team of choice for 2011.
4-4-2 formation, i'm curious to hear any and all advice anybody can offer tactically.
The general system i'm using will switch between either attacking, counter attack or possession depending on the difficulty of the match. The problem i'm having tactically is how/if Berbatov should be deployed? His finishing, composure, concentration, decisions & off the ball are okay but nothing ground breaking except for first touch. The money from selling him could give me quite a bit of breathing time. Statistically carrick and valencia also seem quite dissapointing.
I guess my question is: Would you replace carrick, valencia & berbatov with statistically better players? if yes or no, who would you use? and why or why not?
The alternatives i've found on my demo file (havn't checked other databased for players like cardozo, moutinho etc) are:
#To replace Carrick#
Riquelme (not sure how to deploy him against tough teams or on small pitches because of his low work rate!)
Lucho gonzales
i guess cambiasso is an option but i'd be basically bankrupt (although ive heard about board brokering players for you?)
Valencia
I have no idea who could replace him. he does very well against smaller reputation teams but his lack of flair and dribbling see's him fail majorly against chelsea, arsenal, barcelona, etc
this question is whether im deploying him differently than i should? (standard winger role, lots of crossing and dribbling with some creativity). only problem is BERBATOV CAN'T HEADER when he crosses in :'''( makes me think maybe i need someone better with passing (ronaldinho, beckham) to really let my strikers do some damage?
Berbatov
Okay this is the real meat of the question. i like my strikers to be lethal infront of goal. Inzaghi and Van Nistelrooy both have insane scoring stats and are fairly cheap (i know owen is good for this but im using him as backup) so they are my targets. Hernandez is still young and i don't trust him over 90 minutes unless im playing counter attack (his speed is perfect for this)
If you have any advice on how to deploy any of the players mentioned effectively (berbatov just wont score and his heading is attrocious) or have any other suggestions of any players or any tactical advantages they bring it is VERY appreciated.
Sorry for such a long post i'd just like to see what other players think and suggest|)
For references my team will play 4-4-2 where possible.
GK: van der sar
RB: wes brown / rafael
LB: Evra
CB: Ferdinand & Vidic
LW: nani
RW: possibly valencia or a more "creative" midfielder
CMd: Fletcher
CMa: Carrick (Riquelme/lucho gonzales) (need someone creative who is also a danger)
STd: Rooney (will be feeding STa MANY throughballs)
STa: Van Nistelrooy / Hernandez (or berbatov if he could actually header/finish very efficiently)
I posted this in tactics because I asked how to deploy certain players and any alternatives but im unsure if it should be in player discussion? sorry if its posted in the wrong catagory.
Thank you for any responses and again apologies for such a long post.
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