I started with a fairly normal manager style: Suggested the experience based on Brighton and didn't adjust any of the attributes:
On Football Manager, The Albion do have a very strong team. It has depth in most positions but it does lack a centre back and a right winger (or 2!) Here is the breakdown:
Goalkeepers:
We are fairly solid in this position, Christian Walton is a great prospect whilst David Stockdale is a brilliant keeper for this level. Casper Ankergen is just going to stay around because he is on cheap wages and if an injury happens to Stockdale he can step in and do a job.
Right Backs:
We are more than solid in this position i'd say, Bruno is a fantastic right back and has all the qualities needed to succeed at his level whereas Inigo Calderon can just be his backup for a couple of years. The only problem I forsee is they are both quite old.
Left Backs:
Again, we are adequately prepared in this position. Bennett is only on loan but he is a fantastic left back and Chicksen is young and despite what FM thinks, he can grow. Maybe not the best in the world but sometimes these players just get Left Back. (I already have my coat.)
Centre Backs:
We have no depth whatsoever in this position. Hughes is just old, Greer is also fairly old, and Dunk is a centre back who somehow has no idea how to mark a player. One or two reinforcements needed here!
Defensive Midfield:
They will be playing a more defensive, Ball Winning role hence why Holla isn't a DM. As you will see, I put Crofts in that position as I want these to cover the centre backs so the full backs can push forward. No reinforcements needed, we have more than enough cover.
Central Midfield:
Most likely, a couple of these will have loans terminated or will be sold on, as we have no need for this many midfielders. Some will stay and provide cover for the DM/CM spot but I haven't decided who. They will act as a primary deep lying playmaker to stay deep and maybe thread some passes into the wingers.
Right Wingers:
We could do with buying a couple! - We don't have any!
Left Wingers:
They will provide the main attacking outlet for the team, playing as an inside forward to try and cut in and get on the end of crosses which evade the AMC/ST. Hopefully, one will also stay wide to provide an overlap option. The roles may need tweaking to a winger in game!
Attacking Midfielders:
They will hopefully drop deep to collect the ball from the DLP or drift out wide and in the box, playing a menacing role which sort of switches throughout the match and builds a strong partnership with the wingers! Maybe a player could come in here but I won't cry if not!
Strikers:
A traditional poacher, they will stay in and around the box to get on the end of crosses and attacking moves, playing quick one two's etc. Baldock and O'Grady will be the main two, with Mackail-Smith being sold and the Spanish lad doing something on the bench every week.
The Tactic:
A 4-1-1-2-1 that worked brilliantly for me on FM14, it utilises full backs that will attack, going for overlaps with the wingers, whilst the 2 central midfield men cover the back 4 and play simple passes. The main creative outlet being the attacking 3 behind the poacher.
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Thanks again for reading guys, a bit of a longer update but it's the main pre season one that will happen every season so we can see the evolution of the squad!
All comments are welcome, and any transfer tips!
