Full backs

In the last few versions of FMH & FM on the PC, my DL & DR always have the lowest average ratings in my team. Even though they may be highly rated by the coaches. Therefore I assume this is something tactical.

I normally play 442, with both DL & DR forward runs on, pressing off, crossing off (on, when I need a goal), and all others at default. Anyone else have this problem?

DRL:

Passing - Direct

Tackling - Normal

Pressing - No

Pass to - All RLC

Set pieces (A) - Back

Set Pieces (D) - Back

Free role - No

Forward runs - Yes

Run with ball - Yes

Hold up ball - No

Long Shots - No

Through Balls - No

Cross Ball - Yes

Marking - Zonal

DRL:

Passing - Direct

Tackling - Normal

Pressing - No

Pass to - All RLC

Set pieces (A) - Back

Set Pieces (D) - Back

Free role - No

Forward runs - Yes

Run with ball - Yes

Hold up ball - No

Long Shots - No

Through Balls - No

Cross Ball - Yes

Marking - Zonal

I kinda use the same but WITH pressing and WITH crossing

I mainly have a hate relationship with full backs on FM. They dont give me nutin going forward and like you have the lowest average rating. I tried using three center backs but that did not end well.

L.Peltier always performs quality for my Huddersfield Town side. I never have any 'run' arrows on my full backs via my formation screen. Find that this creates gaps on the wings enabling your opponents to exploit especially if your full backs have a poor 'Stamina' / 'Pace' attributes.

Try 4-4-2 attacking with pressing on and crossing on

This normally brings the full backs forward and more active in the game, such as assisting goals with crosses

Passing - Team
Tackling - Team
Pressing - No
Pass to - Centre
Set pieces (A) - Back
Set Pieces (D) - Back
Free role - No
Forward runs - No
Run with ball - Yes
Hold up ball - No
Long Shots - No
Through Balls - No
Cross Ball - Yes
Marking - None

Thats what I use

It's not gonna change my tactic any further Scott

but thx for the balanced change though