I'm going to be honest I need some help on this game because as of right now I'm just finding it stupidily difficult to get anywhere even when my input to the game is large
Auxerre at current in
2012/2013 with a lineup IMO decent enough to contest even the bigger sides into having a tough game
I set up in a 4-3-3 with one player attacking, one player supporting or pulling the strings and of course a defensive minded player
The formation is downloaded from FM Base but it's modified quite a bit
My main concern is knowing how quick to play, how wide to play and how deep
This screenshot shows who I play where at the moment (Injuries may have forced a couple of changes but it's just to get an idea) and tbh I'm having little luck in the process. I use control for games where I know I'll have the play but I change it to rigid for other games such as away to Lyon or the likes of Marseille
My two wide men are set as wingers and for both generally speaking I have them as players that vary crosses and try to cut in when can, mainly due to Anelkas ability to come inside and commit players
Le Tallec is simply up-front alone because of his form however I'm finding it hard to tell what role to give him as he's equally good as an Advanced Forward, Poacher or Deep Lying Forward
Defensively my full backs do not run up they play short passes and have little creativity. This was due to the ones I played last year mainly as I was being battered down the flanks, centre backs are just as you'd imagine
This is my
best 11 according to my assistant - I have 2-3 injuries from the above screen which means I can't field it right now but I feel I could get a top 10 place with it.
Team talks - I despise team talks as I never know what to say, if my side are favourites at home heavily I expect a win and tell guys whom have played well recently to pick up where they left off. Under performers with terrible morale I just say no pressure which I feel could be a mistake
If they are average performers which is high 6's for example I tell them if in good form that I have faith or otherwise I expect them to do well. Otherwise I just select for the fans if I'm unsure. Trust me though I do take the time to think these things through.
TV display - I do not view any 3D videos of the match, only 2D stills occasionally. Would it help more to use them? I feel I'm putting too much effort in anyway as I know people who blitz seasons and do well!
Coaches - 3 star pretty much throughout
Other noteworthy pieces of info
- I always use backroom advice for training / scouting
- My match preparation in this formation is 100 in everything
- I discipline players when red carded
- I do not attend press conferences ever besides transfer announcements
- My training schedule is default not a downloaded one
- My home record is worse than my away
- I make three subs on average a game
Any advice is appreciated if you need more info let me know