rednwhites Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Is it? I'm having a seriously hard time doing anything with this tactic but it's the only realistic one to play given the circumstances. It really does seem impossible! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmytom Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Do you lie low and hit on the counter with a pacey, muscular tall front man who can hold up playe whilst bringing other midfielders and wingers in? If not I'm not surprised, I certainly havent got that man! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJoe Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Is it?I'm having a seriously hard time doing anything with this tactic but it's the only realistic one to play given the circumstances. It really does seem impossible! Use the tactics forum Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge249 Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 I think it could be hit and miss or it just doesnt suit every team. I am at West Ham and used this tactic for 2 seasons and i did really well although when i did play vastly superior teams, Liverpool / Arsenal, I got beat by a good few goals and against Real Madrid in Champions League I got thumped 6-0 somehow. Had to change tactic now due to different players but i think it depends obviously on your team. I had a good DMC and an AMC making forward runs supporting the striker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil_Turner Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 yeah it does depend on your team, and the variation of the 5-4-1. e.g. do you play with wingbacks? Do you use 4 midfielders straight across the park or play one more advanced? I'm currently Arsenal, and play 5-4-1, with Clichy and Sagna as wingbacks, Toure, Sakho and Djorhou in the middle. Then in midfield, Fellani, Walcott and Arshavin, Fabregas more advanced and then Adebayor up front on his own. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rednwhites Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 It's a straight forward, flat 5-4-1. It's hard because it's either Daniel Cousins or Nathan Tyson leading the attack. No money to buy any strikers. I'm not getting beat by many due to my 5 man defence. Set pieces will probably prove to essential with this formation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
megafan2005 Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 It's a straight forward, flat 5-4-1.It's hard because it's either Daniel Cousins or Nathan Tyson leading the attack. No money to buy any strikers. I'm not getting beat by many due to my 5 man defence. Set pieces will probably prove to essential with this formation. Why not try a 4-5-1 thats alot easier to win games with Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFC_Kieran Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Nathan Tyson leading the attack. There's your problem Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndebergerac Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 I've tried an failed many times when I 1st got FM2009. I still have a counter attacking 5-4-1 saved, but anytime I'm tempted to use it, it backfires, it just allows the opposition to dominate, and, inevitably, score goals. Packing the midfield is a better option imo. Got Portsmouth to 6th doing that, and it also won me a Serie A with Inter, though negative tactics will always work in Italy;) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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