Micho21

Many thanks again @Cloud9 I'm at work but I'll try to update later the results and effects of the tactic. @kopfan1977 of course, you know the Welsh players inside out (guess it's not a good day for talking about them, I feel sorry!). I've tried to put Wilson at the left and it kinda works, but it has a lot of goal and I preferred to keep him on the right. Matondo and especially Brooks have been a big disappointment, as well as Brennan, but the latter I believe it is mostly my fault. I'll show you my current full squad later if I have time. I encourage you to carry out a Welsh save, it is tough but somewhat rewarding when you kill a Big Six team. I've made some changes to make it a bit funnier: the game started with Cardiff City in PL (instead of Luton) with exactly the same budget than Luton but without any Welsh players. I've also changed the contract signing date of some players to a year earlier, so they can consider coming (it wouldn't be possible to sign some players without that).

Thank you again @HanziZoloman and @Cloud9!! Got it! I'll try to use PF(TF (Brennan and Moore probably) and see if they combine well (BTW you got very impressive results with these players).

Counter attack was never my strong point, but now I'm learning a lot. Thank you both very much!! I'm trying to built something like that. I am a bit aware about the TI, as I'm used to force the opposition outside and crowd the midfield to suffocate the game. But I'll give it a try, each tactic has his own tricks. My 424 was not bad at all, but it completely fell apart and neither the manager nor the players believe in it Many thanks for your time, it's a great analysis. James is a mess in such a few thinks, but he's really good stirring up the hornet's nest, he may be useful in this system. Brennan and Brooks can also be benefit in that way, Brooks as an AF is something that I never thought of but it fits perfectly! I've modified my old 424 with your ideas and let's see what happens. I will train this and @HanziZoloman 4231 and let's see how they mould to the squad.

Oh sorry, my bad, I've changed the language to the tactics but not for the players. I've reuploaded it in the previous post.

Of course, here are some. - I don't think so. It could be Gareth Bale, but his attributes have been substantially worsened the last months. And Moore is the only tall forward apart from Bale, the rest are hobbits. I have also attached a picture of the most used tactic, especially during the last season. Yesterday, I quickly took some pictures on my current tactic, but it wasn't used for more than two or three matches. This one was the most used during the last season, with a reasonable degree of success (avoiding relegation in PL three rounds before ending is a good result with this squad). I even won about 7 matches in a row, but the team fell apart from March onwards. Those are the most used players, but I've also played with Bale as a left winger or even as a striker (in this case, Wilson-Brooks were on the wings).

Thank you! I'll take a look on your topic. The last season goals were scored by Moore (12), Wilson (8), Bale (5), Rodon (5), James (4) and Brooks (4). In terms of assists, Wilson (14) was pretty ahead of any other. The system combined crossing to Moore (as TF) from the left with a very effective IW such as Wilson on the right, which also permitted Stevens (RB, 4 assists) to get into attack. Set pieces were pretty effective (Joe Rodon scored 5 goals) and low-block was more or less consistent (I conceed a lot of goals, but Danny Ward has a few words to say). It was simple and somewhat effective, but a bad run of results drop everything down and I couldn't find the key to fix it. I've signed Brennan to promote a change in the system (IW, less relevance of crossings...), and I even thought on change to a 343 Conte style that I've already used in previous saves,.... but that would mean to sit one of my best players on the bench.... and I don't believe I can afford that. I will try your advices and simplify the system. Friendlies are also a good idea, but most of my players have international matches and it is difficult to find a date. Anyway, if you have any other suggestion, I don't mind at all to completely change the system if it is more coherent with my squad. Thanks again!

Thank you for your help! I need to clarify some questions as I missed in the first post: - 4411 is mi last variation, only for a few matches. I've used to play with a 442 with a TF (Moore) and a F9 (Brooks). I am not reluctant to return, but this worked as bad as current 4411. - I agree with you that the morale is the big issue. But my subs are quite worse than the starters, and I cannot solve with new signings. Morale is a strong factor enough to lead a change from Brennan Johnson to Isaak Davies? Anyway, I will return to the 442, drop back the midfield and set a wider offensive line. Thanks, hope it works!

Hi everybody, I really love "ethnical challenges" in FM. To sign players of any specific country, region or whatsoever is my fuel to carry out long-term saves. This year I decided to face a new challenge: a completely Welsh Cardiff City. I do not want to bore you with the details, but this is my third season, my squad have been significantly improved... and the results have gone in the opposite direction. I'm asking for help to reset the team. I started playing with a sort of Dyche's style that II've used in previous saves, but it stopped working during the second season and I wasn't capable of solving it. I got (miraculously) saved from relegation and tried a new way (a sort of classic counter-attack football) that doesn't work at all. My issues are very simple: I don't score even if the opponent has no keeper and my defense is not pretty solid (not a mess, but if I conceed a goal it's over). It may be a logical issue in my first season, but my current squad is not bad at all: Rodon, Brooks, Brennan, Wilson, Mepham... I have included a few captures of my current style and squad. Hope anyone figures out how to make a decent performance. I don't really mind style or specific tactics, just need a bit of help sorting this squad out and getting the most out of it. Thanks!!

Just for being sure... is it possible to run everything as before? Which files should we use?

It might be better to import your custon league into the extracted file, but yes, that's the way. You also have to change one of the national teams on the Nations League to your custom nation.

There are many topics about this... I'm sure if you dive on this forum you will find what you need. This year is easier than previous ones, but you will still have to rebuild the Uefa Nations League (or whatever it's called). Here is a tutorial: In any case, the best thing you can do is to follow other people who has already done it. @Rainbowz' s Isle of Man is perhaps the best example:

I am deeply impressed with the ME, it's BY FAR the best I've ever seen (and I am one of those who think FM23's one was such a good one).

I think it will be out at 16.30-17.00 at the earliest... we will enjoy the Beta, but now it's time to enjoy the way.