Arrigo Sacchi's 4-4-2: High Pressure, Attacking Tactic for Top Teams and Underdogs

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Tiaguinho said:
Just never did OI. I think that OI's destabilize the tactic.
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Completely agree with above.

1st Season I used OI's and finished about 7th or 8th with Farnborogh

2nd Season using the same squad I came 1st without using OI's.

Perhaps I was using the wrong instructions having a poor Assistant Manager but tactic does seem to do a lot better without OI's in my experiences.
 
Go go Daejeon Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power :)

Media prediction 10th, finished 2nd. This included a notable 5-0 win against promotion rivals Busan Transportation Corporation although we could never catch those bankers (;)) at the run away league champions Goyang Kookmin Bank.

I only made one signing all season (very limited transfer and wage budgets), the rather deliciously named Jang Jong-***, who proved to be excellent in defensive midfield.

I made no changes from seanhrfc's original tactical guidelines, using OIs and def. positioning match prep. Team training was set as Tactics/High throughout the season as the Daejeon KHNP team are part-time and I only have one coach. Tactics are still far from fluid even at the end of the season.

This tactic works everywhere.

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Hi @xxlin!
I manage to win the Prem in first season, with 'Pool. The key for me was thinking a bit on the opposition players and weakness. Against the top sides, I ALWAYS select the more defensive players. For example, I have Gary Medel and Daniel Agger at full backs. Henderson and Downing on the wings. Gerrard and Lucas were the better options in the middle. They complement each other perfectly!
Never lose to anyone, except with City (totally battered them, there's a SS on other pages). The other, with Chelsea, was before using this tactic :)
 
Hello guys, I would like to know what pre season training are you use? Because it is not clear at the first post. Does anyone help me or post a screenshot or something?

Thank you in advnance |)
 
Just finished my first season, not sure how to print screen it but I won the league W31 D10 L5, many of my draws and losses were towards the end of the season when the league was won. Not bad saying Walsall have very basic strikers in Grigg, Bowerman and Brandy. It was really tough to loan players in with the teams low reputation and strict budget.

I did manage to get lots of experienced free players in Papa Bouba Diop, SalIf Diao, Djimi Traore, Habib Beye in the second half of the season who helped add much needed steel.
 
Hi Jukilo,

How do you use borini and sturridge in your game?? AF or CF??
 
I use Sturridge at AF, normally with Suarez or Coutinho as CF. He scored 25/30 goals there.

Borini didn't perform very well for me. I tried him as CF and AF. I mean, he scores (10/15 at maximum) but I guess that's not that good. Don't know why though, because he has some good stats for the both positions. So, in second season, I've sold him to Milan. Replaced with Falcao..
 
GeoSaz said:
Hello guys, I would like to know what pre season training are you use? Because it is not clear at the first post. Does anyone help me or post a screenshot or something?

Thank you in advnance |)
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Once the players come back from their holiday, I'd usually have them max towards their match training which is set to tactics. This way, it helps getting the formation back to fluid again. Next, I have their general training on fitness with very heavy focus. Once its fluid, I ease off the focus slider to bout mid-way, more towards less match training.

I then arranged around 10-11 friendlies against very easy teams. It gets the morale high and once the players are match fit, I then have the general team training on 'team cohesion'. Usually takes around 3-4 games before I change it though.

Credits to Cleon from SI Community for coming up with this. The team usually starts off the season on a real high after pre-season and that's nice to see.

Hope that made sense.
 
Ok, so I have finished my first season with Swansea, and what a good one it was!

In the end I finished 5th, but that doesn't tell you the entire story. With two games to go (After beating top of the table Arsenal 4-3) I was 4 points off the top spot. I then faced City which unfortunately I lost (the only game to lose against one of the big sides) and then a 94th min equalizer in the final game saw me drop to 5th. Champions League football or even the title seemed in reach.

But this is a fantastic tactic. It works majorly well even without "stars" in your team.

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So now I am in Europe and only have £12m to strengthen the side. Will be looking at a Left Winger and a better DM. Any suggestions anyone? I'll be looking at transfer listed players considering how little money I have. I hope to sign another striker too, perhaps get Bonatini back on loan.

I'll be looking at Essien too, hopefully he'll be listed for a loan/cheap deal.
 
ok i know i have said this tac is epic b4 but this is off the chain first season in my sanmarino save and after 21games in second yes you read that right SECOND only 2pts off first i dont know what else to say
 
Artix9125 said:
Gonna try and emulate the success of everyone else with a national team. Who's the best national team to do this with? Preferably one not in the top 15.
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Would definately recommend Belgium with the DMs and BPD's they've got, should do well with them!
 
xxlin said:
i change to ths tactics against the top teams and all ended up with defeats. I am Liverpool in first season. My tactics is fully fluid.

What did i do wrong?
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Do you only use this tactic against top teams or in all games? Its probably better used all round rather than the odd game as it may be very different from your usual tactics.
 
astillandsmall said:
Don't mention it mate. Anyway, I still don't see this tactic over at SI Community? Sean, you mind if I help you post it over there?
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I posted it on there but hasn't been accepted by a mod yet....Either they don't like it or have been too busy to put it on there! Had loads of screen shots and as much detail as on here so will be a bit annoyed if it wasn't accepted as it took me a couple of hours to format and upload screenshots to megashare! Will give it a little while then get in contact with them.
 
Been away at my girlfriends for the last 24 hours FM'less, will post more tomorrow when i get home, interesting one on the OIs, I've thought they help a bit but if you're just doing it via AM then they could conflict with the philosophy of the tactic. Some great results on here keep up the good work!
 
seanhrfc said:
Been away at my girlfriends for the last 24 hours FM'less, will post more tomorrow when i get home, interesting one on the OIs, I've thought they help a bit but if you're just doing it via AM then they could conflict with the philosophy of the tactic. Some great results on here keep up the good work!
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Them dam GF's they do get in the way don't they :'( hahaha
 
ruudvanwarren said:
Them dam GF's they do get in the way don't they :'( hahaha
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Haha, not seen mine for two weeks so i've had plenty of FM time inbetween - the biggest thing that will stop me this year is the little thing known as Dissertation! (If only I could do an FM based one).

In other news, this has now been accepted on the SI forums so it can get some feedback on there too.
 
So, for me, this has been the worst FM in history! Far too much micro management to succeed and most of the time I can't be arsed with it.

Have tried pretty much every tactic anyone has put up this year and have had to luck..... until now :) I thought I would give this tactic a go with Ross County in the SPL. They have a few decent players, but are predicted to finish bottom. Here is my League table 25 games in:




As you can see I'm doing ******* brilliant!!!

The football is beautiful as well. This is defo the best tactic for Fm13 by a long way.

One other thing I will point out is that i'm using this completely plug'n'play, that means that my AM handles team talks and match prep. I use NO OI's at all because I cant be arsed with them. Again completely PLUG N PLAY!

Amazing!
 
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