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*****************UPDATED WITH VERSION 2 TACTIC*****************

The Formation






Indivdual Position Attribute Analysis
I will be using 1 "World Class" player for each position to emphasize the type of player required.

GOALKEEPER


Goalkeeping
Aerial Abilty
Handling
Reflexes

Mental
Concentration
Positioning
Bravery

Physical

Agility
Jumping



Only one important point to note, the GK in this tactic does not require good distribution(kicking/throwing) stats because the distribution is set to defender collect to build up play from the back.The GK always end up with the highest passing completion rate since he just roll the ball in front for the defenders.


CENTER-BACK


Technical
Heading
Marking
Tackling

Mental
Concentration
Positioning
Bravery

Physical
Jumping
Balance
Strength



Passing is not very important since they have very little creative freedom and play short passing. The CB will quickly release the ball to the midfield trio. Pace/Acceleration is a bonus since tight marking is on but is not essential.


FULLBACK

Technical
Marking
Tackling

Mental
Aggression
Anticipation
Concentration
Positioning
Work-rate

Physical
Stamina
Pace
Acceleration



A real work horse in the team. You will notice that your FB will struggle to complete 90mins with low stamina. Dribbling and Crossing is not a must unlike your usual modern FB since their primary role is to run a lot, marking and tackling player.


ANCHOR MAN


Technical
Marking
Tackling

Mental
Anticipation
Determination
Concentration
Positioning
Teamwork
Work-rate

Physical
Stamina



Those listed are the most important attributes. Heading/Passing/Creativity are good bonus too. Although his sole job is to sit in front of the back 4 to break up play. He does provide some assists once in awhile.


CENTER MIDFIELDER

Technical
Dribbling
Passing
Technique

Mental
Creativity
Anticipation
Teamwork

Physical
Stamina



Notice both the CM are on exactly the same instruction. So the only way to play them differently is the type of CM you chose to play in this position. Primarily the CM role is to provide the bullets for the 3 strikers in front of them. But since we are not playing any Wingers in the wide position they will need to do maximum closing down all over the pitch. We are looking at 3 different kind of CM players here...

1st - The "Playmaker" They are the best in providing defense splitting through balls for the strikers but they tend to suffer in every other department. (Xavi, Pirlo and Alonso etc)
2nd - The "Dynamic Powerhouse" They seems to be able to do everything that a CM required, only that they don't excel in any. Most of these type of players have high teamwork and work-rate which is good for closing down the whole pitch. (The Sissoko's and The Diarra's)
3rd - The "Speed Demon" They are fast, pacey, like to take players on and full of flair. Most of them possess either good passing or finishing as well. They turn the CM position into a very attacking role, which means your defense in the middle of the park is gonna suffer more compare to the other 2. (Messi, Pastore, Ozil and Hazard etc)

So how do you decide among these 3 kind if CM role to play?? To be honest, all 3 roles can excel here but you need to strike a balance within the trio of midfielders (including the ANCHOR MAN). For example if you ANCHOR MAN is good passing you can probably skip the "Playmaker" role. Even 3 "Dynamic Powerhouse" can do the job as well. It really depend on the flow of the game, bring on the attacking CM if you are losing the game and substitute in the more defensive type of player if you are protecting your lead.


RIGHT STRIKER

Technical
Dribbling
Finishing
Passing
Technique

Mental
Anticipation
Decision
Off The Ball

Physical
Pace
Acceleration



Arguably the most important player in the team. He usually scores a lot and assists the most(YES! Assists as well) With NO creative freedom but "Often" on Through Ball. Contradicting? YES Effective? YES. With 0 creative freedom he will just finishes his chance presented either by his 2 striking partners or from the midfield. If he receive the ball while he is not in front of the goal mouth he can choose to take on players or pass a simple through ball to whoever is available. With Wide Play set as "Move Into Channel" expect him to be in very valuable position. Combine these instructions and it works like a dream!


CENTER STRIKER

Technical
Finishing
Heading
Technique

Mental
Off The Ball
Composure

Physical
Jumping
Balance
Strength



The exact opposite of your Right striker. He roams around, drop deep and make sudden run from deeper position. But with max creative freedom. why? Because he need to hold up ball and lay it off to his teammates or when he is in deeper position he will thread a pass or make some crosses.


LEFT STRIKER

Technical
Dribbling
Finishing
Passing

Mental
Flair
Off The Ball
Teamwork

Physical
Stamina
Pace
Acceleration

Mainly he is here to make the other 2 strikers look good. He act as a decoy to pull the opposite team anchor man, fullback and probably center back out of position. He does score occasionally but play your two best strikers in the other 2 striking role and fill up this role with your remaining striking option. But there's no harm playing a good striker here if you can afford it, the whole attacking trio will be more deadly.


Link for the tactic http://www.mediafire.com/?w4gaklbjbkrzn49

---------- Post added at 12:59 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:57 AM ----------

Some screenshots...

97pts Seria A Champion




So MANY Greens!! Including win over Barcelona, Inter, Juve and AC Milan




Manager stats - 76% winning rate, average 2.4goals scored per match and 0.8goals conceded




A Great European Night




Link for version 1 http://www.mediafire.com/?w4gaklbjbkrzn49

Link for version 2 http://www.mediafire.com/?46mo1d3dk1wsmbx
 
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This kind of looks similar to Mr Hough's and JP Woody's. But great detailed post.
 
Using this tactic in my SUnderland game, 1st season, so far with very good results, I'll update you at the end of the season!
 
In my first season with Gateshead in the Blue Square Premier I managed to struggle my way to fifth but got knocked out of the playoffs at the semi final stage, I found it very difficult to win away from home with the tactics I was using. After making a lot of free transfer signings in the off season I struggled with my old tactics to even get a win. I've only used this tactic for three games but it's been very positive so far with three wins, I'll keep you posted with how it goes.
 
ivo1, I'm using this on FM2011 patch 1.1.1
 
Working? Right.... Can't beat Hertha and I'm Dusseldorf.

But Aachen (unbeaten until 3-2 win) was easy oddly enough. Followed by a 2-0 victory against Bielefeld courtesy of a sent off striker.
 
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Sunderland 1st season

OK, just finished my 1st season with sunderland using this tactic. The only thing I changed are the att and def corners. Got rid of all the loan signings I started with, then moved the extra wages that freed up to my transfer budget. Only signings that appear in my 1st 11 are Lukaku £6m and Jenas free on loan. So here's the final table
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and for those who are interested here are my results
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As you can see I may have done even better if I hadn't had 5 games without a win in March/April.

Thanks for sharing Sherica!

p.s have to say, for me its not the most secure defensively, but I get the results anyway
 
In my first season with Gateshead in the Blue Square Premier I managed to struggle my way to fifth but got knocked out of the playoffs at the semi final stage, I found it very difficult to win away from home with the tactics I was using. After making a lot of free transfer signings in the off season I struggled with my old tactics to even get a win. I've only used this tactic for three games but it's been very positive so far with three wins, I'll keep you posted with how it goes.

i hope your positive runs continue and help you gain promotion!!


Working? Right.... Can't beat Hertha and I'm Dusseldorf.

But Aachen (unbeaten until 3-2 win) was easy oddly enough. Followed by a 2-0 victory against Bielefeld courtesy of a sent off striker.

i hope you give the tactic more time and for your team to get used to it, after that see if things improve :)

OK, just finished my 1st season with sunderland using this tactic. The only thing I changed are the att and def corners. Got rid of all the loan signings I started with, then moved the extra wages that freed up to my transfer budget. Only signings that appear in my 1st 11 are Lukaku £6m and Jenas free on loan. So here's the final table
View attachment 113354

and for those who are interested here are my results
View attachment 113355
View attachment 113356

As you can see I may have done even better if I hadn't had 5 games without a win in March/April.

Thanks for sharing Sherica!

p.s have to say, for me its not the most secure defensively, but I get the results anyway

congrats for qualifying for ECC!!! i see that you are losing mostly to the bigger side only. pre match team talk is also very important when it comes to games against the bigger side. lastly try to secure better defenders during the next transfer window!!
 
Things did eventually improve. Got 3rd in Bundesliga followed by 1st next season (and losing to Man City in the Champions League final)

I wonder if this will work for lower league.

Whilst its a good tactic, it does make my games a little boring.
 
I'm working on a similar tactic at the moment. I'm doing test runs in different leagues. By the fact that you have posted your tactic already, I think I won't post mine.
Nice job Mate!
You now: Great minds think alike;)
 
anyway guys i have updated my tactic. but i seldom post here so I'll just copy and paste whatever i posted over at SI.

Okay guys its here! After some tweaking to the team set piece instruction, hopefully the team overall performances during set piece situation becomes better.
I'm a big fans of attacking football, so i would advise you guys to set Match Preparation to "Attacking Set Pieces" to fully exploit the effectiveness of this instructions! Defensively it should not be too shabby as well. REMEMBER to play you faster striker in the RIGHT STRIKER POSITION. he will be the main outlet for counter attacking during set pieces.


Link for version 2 http://www.mediafire.com/?46mo1d3dk1wsmbx
 
This tactic worked for about 12 games when I suddenly started to leak goals and would always be chasing games. Btw, I am United and are still unbeaten but it is getting difficult to beat teams like Stoke at home when i should be cruising past them.
 
That is probably because of complacency, try using some subs with your main team so that the motivation is higher.

This tactic worked for about 12 games when I suddenly started to leak goals and would always be chasing games. Btw, I am United and are still unbeaten but it is getting difficult to beat teams like Stoke at home when i should be cruising past them.
 
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