tactics

there doesnt seem to be as many options when using the directional arrows on the tactics screen, i wanted my CM to make the diagonal run into the AM position but it doesnt let me, is that a problem or jus the way the game is ??

You cant use arrows on FM 09.

you can use them going straight up but not diagonally :S

A forward arrow means make frequent forward runs.

A backward arrow means rarely make forward runs.

In previous games the arrows did not mean make runs. A forward arrow meant move to this position when in possesion of the ball.

A back arrow meant move here when the ball is lost.

Until the new position was reached the player ignored everything else going on in the game. This is why they were removed.

A forward arrow means make frequent forward runs.

A backward arrow means rarely make forward runs.

so why even have arrows at all you already have the slider option fwd runs.

make the tactic looks better lol

so why even have arrows at all you already have the slider option fwd runs.

They are not arrows. They are just indicators that your players will make either a lot of fwd runs, mixed fwd runs, or few fwd runs. It's just to help you keep track of your system.

The arrows reflect the slider settings. Try altering the slider setting and then look at the arrow.