goodyboy Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 (edited) New website/fansite available for Football Manager hints, tips and guides available at https://fmassman.wixsite.com/fmxx. Please bear in mind that this is always a work in progress so please excuse things if they seem a bit all over the place at times. This is a long-term project and the hope is for there to be a lot more guides and what not in time. Edited June 3, 2023 by goodyboy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodyboy Posted November 12, 2021 Author Share Posted November 12, 2021 Goalkeeper guide has been updated with some handy tips and advice on how you can use analytical data and do your own visual analysis when it comes to one-on-one situations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodyboy Posted December 11, 2021 Author Share Posted December 11, 2021 Re-added the centre-backs guide. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodyboy Posted January 9, 2022 Author Share Posted January 9, 2022 The FM AssMan guide to the 4-3-3 (and 4-5-1) formation has been updated and extended with further hints, tips and advice on how to defend using this system with added section on defending corners with a basic set-up; plus a bit on how to set-up the Guardiola-esque positional play associated with the 4-3-3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodyboy Posted January 16, 2022 Author Share Posted January 16, 2022 The FM AssMan guide on how to defend with four at the back has returned, including attributional requirements for each position and the principles to (hopefully) successful defending with a back four. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodyboy Posted February 3, 2022 Author Share Posted February 3, 2022 FM AssMan guide on centre-backs has been updated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodyboy Posted February 20, 2022 Author Share Posted February 20, 2022 An FM AssMan guide to the 2021-22 F.A. Premier League is now available with info regarding expectations, wage budgets and transfer budgets for each of the 20 clubs; info that you don't actually get until you've signed the contract and it's too late, so to speak. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodyboy Posted March 15, 2022 Author Share Posted March 15, 2022 The FM AssMan guide on 4-3-3 has been updated, specifically the defensive side of the 4-3-3 and how it works (and the fact I've put it now on a separate page for easier digest). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodyboy Posted March 16, 2022 Author Share Posted March 16, 2022 FM AssMan guide on the 3-4-3 has been updated a bit with some hints and tips on 3-4-3/3-6-1 variations such as 3-2-2-3 (with box midfield) and 3-3-3-1/3-1-2-3-1 (3-4-3 with diamond midfield). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodyboy Posted April 7, 2022 Author Share Posted April 7, 2022 (edited) FM AssMan guide on how to defend against three attackers is back up. Edited June 3, 2023 by goodyboy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodyboy Posted April 17, 2022 Author Share Posted April 17, 2022 (edited) FM AssMan guide on full-backs is now available. More will be added to said guide in due course. Edited June 3, 2023 by goodyboy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodyboy Posted April 22, 2022 Author Share Posted April 22, 2022 FM AssMan guide on goalkeepers has been revamped and updated, particularly part two of the guide. Goalkeeper Part one - tactics and attributes Goalkeeper Part two - skills & responsibilities Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodyboy Posted April 30, 2022 Author Share Posted April 30, 2022 We have a brand new guide on FM AssMan regarding principles and strategies when it comes to defending. This guide is not the finished article and there will be more and in more detail in time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodyboy Posted May 5, 2022 Author Share Posted May 5, 2022 FM AssMan guide on 3-5-2 has been updated a bit with more on the formations origins and history. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodyboy Posted May 27, 2022 Author Share Posted May 27, 2022 FM AssMan guide on sweeper keepers has been updated with information on player instruction for each duty whether unavailable,pre-set, recommended or not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodyboy Posted June 3, 2022 Author Share Posted June 3, 2022 Bit of an update and revamp to the FM AssMan part 2 of the goalkeeper guide with a bit about positioning for crosses and a bit more on the keeper's decision making during crosses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodyboy Posted June 8, 2022 Author Share Posted June 8, 2022 FM Assman guide on goalkeeper analysis is now available. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodyboy Posted June 18, 2022 Author Share Posted June 18, 2022 FM Assman guide on 3-4-3 has been updated with a more in-depth look at variations of the 3-4-3 (3-2-2-3, 3-1-2-1-3 etc) and how to set them up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodyboy Posted June 24, 2022 Author Share Posted June 24, 2022 FM AssMan guide on centre-backs has been revamped and updated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodyboy Posted July 17, 2022 Author Share Posted July 17, 2022 FM AssMan guide on four at the back has been revamped and updated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodyboy Posted September 4, 2022 Author Share Posted September 4, 2022 FM AssMan opening guide on the 4-3-3 formation has been revamped and updated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodyboy Posted October 1, 2022 Author Share Posted October 1, 2022 FM AssMan guide on defensive midfielders is now available. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodyboy Posted October 25, 2022 Author Share Posted October 25, 2022 FM AssMan guide on full-backs has been updated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodyboy Posted November 8, 2022 Author Share Posted November 8, 2022 FM AssMan guide to the 2022-23 FA Premier League is now available. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodyboy Posted November 26, 2022 Author Share Posted November 26, 2022 (edited) A general crash-course guide on formations is now available on FM AssMan for beginners or anyone else who want to get to grips on the basics of formations and, subsequently, tactics in general. More information on more formations will be added over the course of time. Edited June 3, 2023 by goodyboy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodyboy Posted July 21, 2023 Author Share Posted July 21, 2023 Update to the FM AssMan guides on the 4-3-3 formation with an updated guide on how defenders operate and how they can be used in a 4-3-3. Important issues covered: The requirements of centre-backs and how they can defend (potentially on their own) as a two in an attacking 4-3-3. How to use full-backs in a 4-3-3 depending on their attributes and the tactics of the opponent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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