Classic 4-4-2 (tested in Vanarama, Championship, and Premier League)

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Updated Tactic: http://www.mediafire.com/download/u6cuceesb80bx2j/Norse_4697967B-1209-4302-A73F-E0AC02605F5C.fmf

This is a classic flat 4-4-2. 2 strikers, no wingers, 4 in the middle and 4 at back. If you don't want to get fancy and just want solid play, this is for you. Works in leagues and teams big and small. Have tested it in Vanarama, Championship and Premier League so far, and it's worked in all.

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FOREST GREEN ROVERS (Vanarama Conference - Media Prediction 4th, currently 1st)​

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BRIGHTON AND HOVE ALBION (Championship - Media Prediction 11th, currently 1st)​
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TOTTENHAM (Premier League - Media Prediction 6th, currently 2nd)​
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so, the defensive tweak is the '' get stuck in '' and the target man role ?

and you play with that D-Line against bigger opponents?
 
so, the defensive tweak is the '' get stuck in '' and the target man role ?

and you play with that D-Line against bigger opponents?

That's what's been working for me. Someone messaged me and said the defensive one works better if you uncheck 'mark tighter' and 'tackle harder' for EVERYone and if you drop it to Counter mentality, but I haven't tried that yet...
 
i think the counter mentality is the best bet for the current M.E
 
i think the counter mentality is the best bet for the current M.E

Yea? I'll try a Counter test with this 4-4-2 after this current one then...but still in 1st with Forest and Brighton and 2nd with Tottenham, so it's working with Control :p
 
I wasn't talking about your 4-4-2 , but in general ,

but i'm interesting to see a 442 with lower mentality
 
Well, Bradford had an open managerial spot, so I hopped into it to test the Counter 4-4-2 halfway through the season. Good first game, we'll see if it holds up...
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OP updated with this Counter tweak: Bluths 442 Counter_6380B361-713D-44EE-A2E9-AE3DEFBC72E6

Changes team mentality to Counter and Team Instructions a bit. Since putting it in with all my tests, I haven't lost and it seems to be a bit stronger. You can play both original and this tweak and really keep the AI guessing.
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I'll try a full season test with the Counter tactic after this one.

what about training and match preparation?

thanks
 
Media Prediction 4th, earned promotion and league title.
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Media Prediction 11th, 2nd place and earned promotion.
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Still going with Tottenham. Media Prediction 6th. Looks like we'll get 2nd or 3rd place, but we're into the FA Cup Final and the Europa League Final, so will update after those are done.
 
Are we down to just the one tactic have to say its impressive I put it into my Forrest save and even Chris O'grady started scoring (shock horror)
 
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