New "Fan Day" feature needed

Based on player availability and backroom advice, I've been using 4-4-2 and 4-5-1 formations. After a 4-5-1 match, I get a message saying the fans don't like this formation. I go 4-4-2 for the next match -- and get a message that the fans don't like 4-4-2. The next match I return to 4-5-1. The fans didn't like it.

So let's expand "Fan Day." Let the manager proclaim one -- and let the fans choose the formation.

Getting messages like the above are just part of the irritations of FM10. Others include the basic problem of poorly performing defenders. And scouts with no tactical knowledge giving advice on tactics. IRL, you could tell staff to keep their mouths shut on matters where they lack expertise.

I've started a new game on FM06. About the only things I miss are 3d, the calendar and the improved scout-reporting system.

Try a different formation to 4-4-2 and 4-5-1. I'm sure if you're winning games with either of those formations the fans would soon shut up.

Based on player availability and backroom advice, I've been using 4-4-2 and 4-5-1 formations. After a 4-5-1 match, I get a message saying the fans don't like this formation. I go 4-4-2 for the next match -- and get a message that the fans don't like 4-4-2. The next match I return to 4-5-1. The fans didn't like it.

So let's expand "Fan Day." Let the manager proclaim one -- and let the fans choose the formation.

Getting messages like the above are just part of the irritations of FM10. Others include the basic problem of poorly performing defenders. And scouts with no tactical knowledge giving advice on tactics. IRL, you could tell staff to keep their mouths shut on matters where they lack expertise.

I've started a new game on FM06. About the only things I miss are 3d, the calendar and the improved scout-reporting system.

Yes it is rather annoying the whole idea of pleasing the fans, i have a problem with not winning games the fans see as an easy 3 pointer for example i drew 3-3 with Chelsea in tightly contested match at Stamford Bridge with Barry and Torres both injuried and too my disgust the fans were disapointed with the result WTF

There's a reason the fans aren't running the team - they're idiot. They'll be happy if you win, and sad if you lose.

Have a fan day that means you listen to what the fans tell you to do? The fans pick the formation? That would never happen in real life.

As to your formations it could be the way you've set the team up.

If you are playing a flat back 4, a DM two CMs and wingers with a lone striker the fans could be reacting to a very defensive style.

I Personaly use the 4-2-3-1 and I've never had any complaints from fans, Liverpool, Leeds, Real Madrid, Shelbourne being the teams I've managed.

I have never had a scout give me advice on tatics thought thats a new one to me.

sorry but i dont like this feature. after all, what happens if the board picks an important match as a fanday and your fans pick the team and you lose because it is a silly formation?

Let the manager proclaim one -- and let the fans choose the formation.

Name one manager who does that. Ebbsfleet being the exception due to their unique circumstances.

Fans complaining is realistic. Just take it and move on.

They wont care what formation you play if you win, so win.

Name one manager who does that. Ebbsfleet being the exception due to their unique circumstances.

Care to elaborate?

Care to elaborate?

a load of randoms all paid money to own the club and have a say in team selections etc.

was a website thing i believe?

they got a load of donations together, decided on a team to buy and held votes for team selections etc