Well, I'm Sporting Lisbon, first season I was coming 7th(9 points off Braga who were 3rd, 10 games to go), on the brink of being sacked.
The flat 442's I were using were good but not consistent enough.
I came onto FM Base and ended up in here. I gave the 4141 Rock a try and it brought instant success. Win after win I clawed my way back up the table. I ended up winning 9 of my last 10 games, drawing 1 with Braga, last game of the season, to get me into 3rd place with Braga 7 points behind me.
So my job was saved, but SPorting were poor. Our wage budget was too high, and 3rd place doesn't get you into the CL group stage(So no CL money in the next seasons budget).
So over the summer, all I could do was sell players that were on high wages to reduce my blown out wage budget.
I think I ended up signing a youngster or two, but no new starting 11's.
I had to play CSKA Moscow for a spot in the CL group stages. We beat them 4-0 on Agg.
Sporting were seeded 3rd in the group stages. We drew Man Utd, Shalke and Celtic.
Have played 3 games in the CL so far, Beat Man u 1-0 at Old Toilet, SHalke 2-0(H) and Celtic 1-0(A).
That's as far as I've gotten this season. Unbeaten in the league though I have 2 draws.
I've been unbeaten for over 20 games now in all competitions. So, it's really a great tactic.
THanks a lot.
