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[XeroX]

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[Dalentino Rossi]

Nice idea and i'm sure the ex-Tactics Team of FP and of course Keith (Iceman) will be perfect to help out.

[Dalentino Rossi]

That's how good you are

[SBFC-Chris]

OK, here's my problem:
I've got a new formation for Chelsea, basically it's a 4-1-3-1-1.

So it's like this:

--Cech--
--Bosingwa--Carvalho--Terry--A. Cole--
--Mikel--
--Lampard--Essien--Deco--
--Anelka--
--Drogba--

Anelka holds the ball up, and waits for the midfield to come by. When we attack, Mikel waits on the edge of the penalty area in case the ball comes loose and he has a chance. When we're defending, Mikel acts as a fifth defender. It all works great, but for some reason Lampard and Deco keep on going out to the wings and staying there. I think it must have something to do with Bosingwa and A. Cole running up the wing and Lampard and Deco try to get the ball when they pass, but then they just stay out on the wings, and because they're poor at crossing it just doesn't work.

Any ideas?

[Shark]

Yeah, finally help.


How do I form a squad? :l

I just cant find the right person ( i know i suck)

[Dalentino Rossi]

3-5-2's tend to be most successful with wing backs imo iceman. However i'd suggest that you put them fully attacking as without the attacking players you lose the width within the team. Obviously if you're playing with wingbacks i'd suggest that you don't have too much width in the team instructions anyway. I'd also suggest that you're team isn't too attacking as you are then left with a 3 man defence with the wingbacks not to be relied on fully. The 3 man central defence should therefore act as a 3 man defence, hence 3-5-2 rather than 5-3-2. As i've said, it's a fairly defensive tactic, but if you can nail it you team can be highly successful as a result.

[Blackberry]

I tweak my tactics/team talk in every game I play depending on various factors:

Pre Game Meeting: I usually listen to my coaches (I have the best in the game now on my staff) and change the formation, defensive line, width and tempo depending on what they suggest
Team Talk: Usually based on the odds (bottom of this post for more info)
My knowledge: What I know about the team and where they might be weak (certain slow defender, injury prone player)
Assistant manager advice: I have Tony Carr as my assistant manager (according to the genie scout he is the 2nd best in the game), so I usually let him set up all the opposition player instructions.

The one most people don't realise is important is the odds given for the game. These odds basically tell you how the opposition will approach the game and also what your players will think of the opposition, which varies from player to player as well depending on their personality. If you are heavily favored then the opposition will sit back and maybe try and hit you on the counter. If the opposition are favored then they will attack from the first whistle and a counter tactics is usually advisable.

Similar rules apply to the team talk. If the opposition is heavily favoured I usually give a "good luck" or "pressure off" team talk. If I am heavily favoured (division 2 team in the FA Cup for instance) then "Expect you to win" get wheeled out. All rival games are "For the Fans".

Edited by Blackberry, 12 July 2010 - 09:36 AM.

[LOFC13]

I continue to concede goals late on even after introducing fresher players later on in the game when im defending a tight lead.

Any ideas?

[The_Bullard]

Whats your mentality at? When you have a tight lead it wouldn't be wise trying to play counter attack football, i usually try and get the team to control possession. So, short passing, slow pace, and using the touchline instructions of retain possession & take a breather. There are occasions where a mis-placed pass or dallying on the ball will screw it up, but 90% of the time it works for me. I think you'd be better adjusting to a more universal formation aswell, preferably a holding midfielder if you are trying to control the game.

[LOFC13]

Ok thanks Bullard. I will try that out!

[Dan_PVFC]

Hi guys, hope you can help me here.

I want to try my best to get a really sturdt defence but my defence leaks goals.

What is the best way to improve it?

Sorry if I am very specific but just want some player instructions and whatnots?

Thanks a lot x

[The_Bullard]

Could you post up your current instructions/tactic, please?

Are you conceding a variety of goals or are you seeing a regular way the opposition score?

Oh, and welcome to the forums buddy

[Dan_PVFC]

I have conceded 39 goals in the league with arsenal.I dont think this is really good enough and would strive to improve it

Here is the league table, as you can seee, I have scored plenty!

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And tactics:

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If you could help me that would be great

[The_Bullard]

Hmm, I mean, do you really want to adapt your tactics? They look to be doing a great job, won the league with only two losses, and a huge goal difference.

You'll be conceding the goals because your tactic is very attack minded, but its working. If you want to concede less goals, you would need to strengthen your midfield in numbers. You are basically playing a 4-2-4, so your fullbacks aren't getting any support, and depending on your opponent, Silva & Fabregas are going to get over-run in the centre.

If you want more stability to your team, you'll need to drop a striker, and play an extra man in the centre of midfield for supporting role. With that, you can drop Silva deeper and into an anchor role, which will basically offer some defensive support.

But overall, i'd say, keep it as it mate. Don't fix what isn't broken