What approach suits my team / I need a Tactic

[ajt09]

This is the first time I've asked for help, and god dam I need it. Recently started an Everton save, though I waited til Moyes was released *sob*. So I went straight in at the deep end, classed myself as international footballer, just to ensure the players didn't have motivational problems. I have the following players in the squad:

GK - Howard, LB - Baines, CB's - Jagielka and Cahill, RB - Heitinga, LM - Crainey, CM's Cahill and Rodwell, RM - Arteta, CAM - Malouda and ST - Doyle. I've got the team philosophy as control, with a quick tempo, short passing, slightly high defensive line, have Crainey as playmaker as he has very good creativity and has more stamina and pace than Arteta, and am making him pass the ball to Malouda , and using Kevin Doyle as a poacher, and using Rodwell in a defensive mode, and letting Arteta roam from his position. The rigidity is also stick to position-I used more expressive, but it went horribly wrong. I have Scottie Parker but he's out for 4 months with tendinitis.

Here's the 1st team squad I have-

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa375/andyjt2010/EvertonEverton_Tactics.png

And here's description of the Team instructions

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa375/andyjt2010/EvertonEverton_Tactics-2.png

Any help appreciated.

 

[TheBetterHalf]

This is the first time I've asked for help, and god dam I need it. Recently started an Everton save, though I waited til Moyes was released *sob*. So I went straight in at the deep end, classed myself as international footballer, just to ensure the players didn't have motivational problems. I have the following players in the squad:

GK - Howard, LB - Baines, CB's - Jagielka and Cahill, RB - Heitinga, LM - Crainey, CM's Cahill and Rodwell, RM - Arteta, CAM - Malouda and ST - Doyle. I've got the team philosophy as control, with a quick tempo, short passing, slightly high defensive line, have Crainey as playmaker as he has very good creativity and has more stamina and pace than Arteta, and am making him pass the ball to Malouda , and using Kevin Doyle as a poacher, and using Rodwell in a defensive mode, and letting Arteta roam from his position. The rigidity is also stick to position-I used more expressive, but it went horribly wrong. I have Scottie Parker but he's out for 4 months with tendinitis.

Here's the 1st team squad I have-

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa375/andyjt2010/EvertonEverton_Tactics.png

And here's description of the Team instructions

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa375/andyjt2010/EvertonEverton_Tactics-2.png

Any help appreciated.

wher would you say that the tactic goes wrong ?. If you are using the TC settings as they are, I would firstly change the closing down of the back four. Its my believe that its heavily flawed and the DCs( and the FBS) need to step up and close down at the same level as the MCs. Try using an overall more even closing down and take it from there. this can be the difference between losing 3-2 and wining 4-1.

 

[ajt09]

wher would you say that the tactic goes wrong ?. If you are using the TC settings as they are, I would firstly change the closing down of the back four. Its my believe that its heavily flawed and the DCs( and the FBS) need to step up and close down at the same level as the MCs. Try using an overall more even closing down and take it from there. this can be the difference between losing 3-2 and wining 4-1.

I'm not sure where it's going wrong tbh-this is the first time it's gone badly wrong. I've used what I'm using now before and not had any problems. At first I thought it could possibly be the team gelling together, but they've already gelled together. When it comes to the closing down, I used even more, and the following seemed to happen-the players tired very quickly (Hibbert was 74% by HT very often for example), or they were absolutely skinned like in the last match against Villa. Especially Heitinga. Was absolutely mullered. Even when using 4-5-1, it went wrong-but with worse results.
But saying that, I will try what you recommend again, but will probably get more players in that have better pace and stamina. Maybe thats another problem. I have a feeling pace will have something to do with it too. Thanks for the tips-will try them again

 

[TheBetterHalf]

I'm not sure where it's going wrong tbh-this is the first time it's gone badly wrong. I've used what I'm using now before and not had any problems. At first I thought it could possibly be the team gelling together, but they've already gelled together. When it comes to the closing down, I used even more, and the following seemed to happen-the players tired very quickly (Hibbert was 74% by HT very often for example), or they were absolutely skinned like in the last match against Villa. Especially Heitinga. Was absolutely mullered. Even when using 4-5-1, it went wrong-but with worse results.
But saying that, I will try what you recommend again, but will probably get more players in that have better pace and stamina. Maybe thats another problem. I have a feeling pace will have something to do with it too. Thanks for the tips-will try them again

If you should get stuck, I have made 4 versions of a Wide 4231 ( MC-MC-AMR, AMC, AML) that is pretty good, although not tested with Everton. Its basically one Standard version, One version to Counter in a more direct style, one more Cautious possession based and finally one Overload, Just let me know if you are interested

 

[ajt09]

If you should get stuck, I have made 4 versions of a Wide 4231 ( MC-MC-AMR, AMC, AML) that is pretty good, although not tested with Everton. Its basically one Standard version, One version to Counter in a more direct style, one more Cautious possession based and finally one Overload, Just let me know if you are interested

Cheers mate will do

 

[Joeycookson]

Since the way you have approached the game seems to have been working, I see no reason to make drastic changes to it. Better then to make small changes to suit the team and players you have today. Whats your strategy, have you change the tempo, width etc, or are you just using the TC settings ?

Am i correct in think that you have a few young newgens in your team?. Are they average, good, wonderkids or even already developed class players. When looking at their mental stats, would you say that your team has enough determined players with high work rate and team work etc ?'





Since you have alot of central mids, I would probably go for a formation using lost of them, using the fact that you have a pretty strong players. Perhaps a HIgh and Narrow 4231, using lots of width within the narrow approach.

As you said yes, My players are wonderkids as far as i know. They have high PR's or what ever it is, so i am doing well at the moment and i suppose the team is only going to get better and better. Thanks.

 

[Afellay7x]

Hello . . . i need a tactic for chelsea FC. I'm in Nov 2015.
Here are the list of my players :

Fernando Torres
Federico Macheda
Salomon Kalou
Ibrahim Afellay
Alexis Sanchez
Yury Zhirkov
Fabio Coentrao
Marco Verratti
Sergio Busquets
Jack Rodwell
Danny Wilson
Alex
John Terry
David Luiz
Jose Bosingwa
Branislav Ivanovic
David De Gea

Transfer Budget Remaining : 63m

I have become the champion of Champions Cup twice, League Cup once, FA cup twice.
Now i'm lying in second place in English Premier League.

I've making a post in the link below.

Need a tactic for Chelsea FC

I've already tried many of tactics from this web like 4-5-1, 4-4-2 Diamond, but many of the results of the matches are DRAW . But I don't know why . So, penalty shooting is my favorite

So, if you have hints or good tactics, please reply to this thread and you will get a chance to help me out .

Sorry for my bad English, and more importantly i'm a beginner.

 

[o |K A R IP x]

Im Accrington Stanley and im trying to get them in the prem, im at the start of my first season and dont know weather to go with the traditional 4-4-2 or the more complicated 4-1-2-2-1? Thanks

 

[TheBetterHalf]

Im Accrington Stanley and im trying to get them in the prem, im at the start of my first season and dont know weather to go with the traditional 4-4-2 or the more complicated 4-1-2-2-1? Thanks

The Approach

When playing a career game, advancing through the system, you are mots likely to be an underdog most of the seasons. even when getting the tactic absolutely correct and being top of the table, you still wont be a top team in terms of quality ( unless using fmsccout etc). This will lead to that you will probably need a formation that can do the following.

- Flood the midfield, playing compact and cautious with the ability to hit the opposition on the counter
- Play wide and stretch the opponents when they decide to sit deep and play narrow against you
- Not be too tiring, heavily depending on a high pressing system.
- may be turned into a similar formation using 1 more or less attackers depending on the squad at hand

With this said, i would go for a Wide 4231 using 2 MCs. This formation can easily be turned into a 424 with AMR/L, a flat 4411 and a flat 4422. Initially, I would let the squad decide the formation. If you have 2 forwards that are really good for the level, then it would be a waste to use only one of them

General hint

If using the TC, remember that the suggested closing down system is slightly flawed and you might need to tweak it. In my opinion, there is a too being difference between how the different strata's close down and they simply need to come closer together in turns of "notches"

 

[coolguyrko]

How should I play against a Diamond with wide men so
its

---------DMC
MR----------------- ML
---------AMC

 

[TheBetterHalf]

How should I play against a Diamond with wide men so
its

---------DMC
MR----------------- ML
---------AMC

It would depend on how they are playing within the formation and their strength compared to yours.

- If they play a really quick counter game, putting direct balls over the top of the fullback for their Fcs to run onto, then its crucial that you leave your fullbacks behind at all times.

- If they play a slow and probing possession approach, using the DMC as a playmaker or a holding midfielder, then it can be a good idea to let one of your attackers/your attacker man mark him tightly and close him down at all times.

- If they play with defensive wingers, using overlaps you should show their wingers our wide in the OIs ( show onto right foot on right flank) to ensure that they cant cut inside, being unable to cross against far post from deep or make that overlap

- . If you are the heavy underdog, holding possession, then the appraoch would be one, and if being the heavy favourite then its another.

 

[coolguyrko]

Im Spurs and I am up against Villarreal in the Europa League.I am fearful of some of there players especially Rossi and I think it could be a dangerous game for me.

 

[TheBetterHalf]

Im Spurs and I am up against Villarreal in the Europa League.I am fearful of some of there players especially Rossi and I think it could be a dangerous game for me.

then my suggestion would be to play the game in full mode ( and not too fast). Look how they play. Are the using one deepdropping FC, whilst the other moves wide ? How are their wingers playing and where do they start to defend ( d-line, closing down). etc ?. In short, if wanting to adjust your tactic for this game, then you have to do it properly and make tweaks to what you actually see on the pitch

 

[coolguyrko]

then my suggestion would be to play the game in full mode ( and not too fast). Look how they play. Are the using one deepdropping FC, whilst the other moves wide ? How are their wingers playing and where do they start to defend ( d-line, closing down). etc ?. In short, if wanting to adjust your tactic for this game, then you have to do it properly and make tweaks to what you actually see on the pitch

Honestly I can never make heads or tales of tactics so I just used Brobs tacitc and I beat them 4-1 at WHL so I hope I can hold onto the lead away from home.Thanks for the help tho.I am not very tactically savvy so I dont know how to counter things(even when watching them).Thanks for your help tho.It might help me in the future.

 

[SS19]

How should I play against a Diamond with wide men so
its

---------DMC
MR----------------- ML
---------AMC

You should consider it as a 4-4-2 with defensive minded midfielder playing behind the more creative one. Just set tight marking from opposition instructions to AMC, or even set specific marking against him, if you find that he is very creative and should have very little space.

In attack, try to make sure that one of your midfielders plays between opponent AMC and DMC, so that they have problems to mark the right players. Otherwise, play normally.

 

[Jonathan Ho]

hi um this is my first Fm that im playing. im managing LFC with the latest patch so torres babel is gone and in are suarez and carroll

im currently playing a standard 4-4-3 with backline being

Fabio aurelio -LWB
glen johnson - RWB
raphael varane - CRB
danny wilson - CLB

midfield

Gerrard/shelvey - attacking centre mid
casemiro- deep lying play maker
raul merieles - centre mid support

strikers

Poacher - Lukaku
adv forward - suarez
adv forward - kadlec

also have carrol and necid as backups but target mans dont seem to fit well

my settings are set to control game, fluid, more pressure, and zonal marking.

my screen shots arent working properly so cant post atm.

 

[Scottyefc]

Hey, I'm Spurs first season and I am currently struggling to get the side playing well.
This is my squad:
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Does anybody have an idea as to how I should play?

 

[lynchyyyy]

I have just taken over Arsenal at the start of season 2011-12 and i need a tactic !!

Squad :

View attachment 180566

Transfers in :
Rene Adler
Phil Jones
Khouma Babacar
Alexis Sanchez
Scott Parker
Aiden McGeady (Accepted contract)


Transfers Out :
Alex Song
Emmanuel Eboue
Nicklas Bendtner
Tomas Rosicky
Lukasz Fabianski
Andrey Arshavin
Denilson

I would really appreciate some feedback!

Cheers , Lynchy

Help Please ?

EDIT: Aiden McGeady is signed !!

 

[Pugge]

Hi!

I am having difficulties making a tactic for my AC Roma 2011-2012 season. I Want to play a 4-2-3-1. I think that i have a creative team, and i prefer to give my players some creative freedom rather than none. I have played Vucinic as left inside winger, but next season i think i will move him up to the striker position and buy another left inside forward, maybe neymar or someone like that. What approatch do you think is best for my team? View attachment 182836View attachment 182837

 

[Jamie.]

Hi!

I am having difficulties making a tactic for my AC Roma 2011-2012 season. I Want to play a 4-2-3-1. I think that i have a creative team, and i prefer to give my players some creative freedom rather than none. I have played Vucinic as left inside winger, but next season i think i will move him up to the striker position and buy another left inside forward, maybe neymar or someone like that. What approatch do you think is best for my team? View attachment 182836View attachment 182837

Personally, Vucinic can't be an inside forward wide Left because he is left footed so he's either a ST/AMC...

I would swap him and Hazard to make the player fit the role better, play wide football with short passing at a normal/slow tempo with the counter attack ticked and put your fluidity on rigid and keep the style as attacking...

^Try that, Borriello is an amazing header of the ball so I would throw in the possibility of your fullbacks hugging the touchline and crossing backpost and your wingers crossing mixed.

Vucinic at AMC- Set him running from deep often and play him attacking midfielder attack, not a playmaker but that guy is brilliant technically and can header a ball brilliantly you 100 pct want him in and around Borriello at all times.