Mr Langvatn what did you update? After pure frustration in holidays i finally found a tactic that works. So i am afraid to change it
. And it doesn't only works in this great game (FM 13 has some great features and a nice looking ME. Your tactic help me see this. You must upload it to SI community too) but it does what i ve wanted a tactic to do in all FMs and never managed to do it.
What i wanted was a solid (good defence) tactic to count on, and work in what i like. Building the squad and train my youngsters. I dont like cheat attacking tactics. I like clean sheets, and orginized attacks that will get better after putting another piece in the puzzle (a new better trequartista for example) or because my squad is blending together.
I see exactly that. I play in the second year now, and i completely smashed Valencia in play-off's to go through Champions League groups. I didnt make a lot of transfers and i saw the result of blending in those two matches. Some incredible triangles outside the opponents area and some great clear cut chances. And the defence remains solid.
Anyway, first season.
League : 30 matches, 22 wins, 5 draws, 3 loses, 49 scored, 16 against.
EURO cup : Group : 6 matches, 3 wins, 1 draw, 2 loses, 9 scored, 4 against.
Knock out Shalke in 32, knocked out by Fenerbahce after two draws (0-0, 1-1)
Most of the loses was after i conceded one and change to your 4231.
Some wins came after that change though.
Didnt need to do it many times though (Lets say 5-6 times) because most of times the Underdog tactic worked like a charm.
Most goals coneeded was because one **** defender remembered to pass in the opponent in a one on one situation.
Squad? My best striker had 12 Finishing, Composure and 9 decisions.
My gollie is a youngster. He turn to be descent through training though. (FM 13 training is at last great)
My right winger is only quick. Bad technical and mental atts.
Park the tank achievement.
On a Roll achievement (20 matches unbeatable)
This is the best REALISTIC (not cheating) tactic i have ever used.
It made me love the new Match Engine.
Second year now, beat Valencia 3-0 home and 1-2 away. I am Panathinaikos.