[Total Football (Very Fluid)]

If you were playing with a winger(or two) instead of an inside forward, would you make any changes to any of the other roles?

Also, if you didn’t have a player suited to playing the DLP(D) role, what other midfield set ups would you consider? 

[The Player Roles & Duties Map]

There are no wide forward options available when playing fluid, in the flanks map...

[Caixa Futebol Academy: Youth Development & Adapting Tactics]

Thank you. Firstly, how do you decide what shape and mentality to use when developing a style of play. What are your main reasons behind choosing each one?

[The Player Roles & Duties Map]

How do I view the maps on my iPhone? I click the link and it takes me to a blank screen.

[Caixa Futebol Academy: Youth Development & Adapting Tactics]

Ozil I find this thread absolutely outstanding!! So much do that I have decided to buy FM18 - having previously stubbornly sticking to FM11.

 

I was way nesting if you might be able to help me replicate some real life tactics, in the style that you do with yours? You seem to bring a simplicity and clarity to the game that just doesn’t come naturally to me yet.

 

I need a tutor.

[Request A Screenshot]

Or even just Carrick

[Request A Screenshot]

Can I request a screenshot of Andrea Pirlo and Michael carrick on fm18 please

[Quick 4-4-2 query]

I’m playing on FM11 and have 3 simple systems, using generic roles, which fit different player types. The players that are used determine the teams style of play, to some extent.

 

All systems are built using Balanced/Standard philosophy and mentality.

 

Here are the systems:

4-2-3-1:-

GK D

WB S

CD D

CD D

WB D

CM D

CM S

IF OR W S

AM S

IF A

AF A

 

4-3-3:-

GK D

WB S

CD D

CD D

WB S

DM D

CM S

CM S

IF A

IF A

DLF S

 

4-3-1-2:-

GK D

WB S

CD D

CD D

WB S

CM S

CM D

CM S

AM S

AF A

DLF S

 

All 3 work very well, but I am having trouble in building a 4-4-2 in a similar way, that is as successful as the others. Any ideas or guidance would be greatly appreciated.

[Quick 4-4-2 query]

So it looks like you would place them dependant on what space is being left and exploited by your wide players?

[Quick 4-4-2 query]

In a 4-4-2 formation would you place your most advanced central midfielder behind your most advanced centre forward and defensive centre midfielder behind your support striker, or visa versa?

[No tactic* and lots of experimental shouting]

Herne, would you be interested in elaborating on how to create sensible role allocations in different formations?

[No tactic* and lots of experimental shouting]

I think this thread needs to lead on to another about creating simple, logical tactics.

[No tactic* and lots of experimental shouting]

There have been a lot of things added to the game over the years that are just for show. There to be ignored.

[The Art of Counter Attacking]

For instance, I was thinking of moving the b2b midfielder up as an AM(s) and the anchor man up into the midfield as a CM(d). This will make me slightly higher with less protection in front of the defence. Is it best I keep a DM or even two?

[The Art of Counter Attacking]

Do you think I need to have at least one player in the DM strata and/or stick to have one player on attack duty?

[The Art of Counter Attacking]

I have been using the system in Cleon's original post to great affect, on FM2011. It has worked well using the right players for a host of teams from different leagues at different levels. 

 

I was was wondering if anyone thinks such a system could work with an AMC behind a single striker or even two strikers up front?

[American Football]

How would you deal with narrow systems such as 4-1-2-1-2, 4-3-1-2, 4-3-2-1 etc.?

[Arrigo Sacchi's 4-4-2 (Very Fluid)]

I'm currently using this with Liverpool on FM11 and it works an absolute treat, even with players that aren't perfectly suited.

[Arrigo Sacchi's 4-4-2 (Very Fluid)]

Who do you sacrifice when going down to ten men?

[Quickfire Questions and Answers Thread (Tactic and Training Questions Only)]

I play with a 4-1-2-2-1/4-3-3. I'm never sure what changes to make when I get a player sent off. What formation to change to.

Any suggestions?

[The Art of Possession Football]

Cleon, out of curiosity, what other formations do you think would be well suited to possession football?

For instance, in your counter attack thread you've said that 4-1-4-1, 4-5-1 and variations of 3-5-2 are well suited to counter attacking football.

[The Art of Counter Attacking]

I'd love to see more threads like this one. One for each mentality perhaps?

[Lines and Diamonds: The Tactician's Handbook for Football Manager 2015]

Are you planning on any real life examples as you did during the World Cup?

[Lines and Diamonds: The Tactician's Handbook for Football Manager 2015]

Wow! Just wow!

[Lines and Diamonds: The Tactician's Handbook for Football Manager 2015]

Please sir. Can I have some more?