mmitch19

Time, the longer he’s at your club the more knowledge you’ll gain.

I’d also like a method to do this. Most efficient currently seems to be to go into the player and offer a contract via that route.

I'm playing a similar style in L2 - I don't have shape tips, but I just discovered the joys of the defensive forward today. Applies pressure, breaks the lines and comes short without any of that "hold up ball" nonsense that kills attacking movement in systems that don't rely on possession. It also seems to work well as a lone striker or as a pair. I'm so impressed with mine that I'd really reccomend you include one in your system.

After all this can someone clearly explain what visible attributes are "free" in terms of CA? I think from the discussion I have flair, aggression and determination. Is that correct and complete?

What does this mean? Leadership doesn't cost CA? Is this the only visible attribute this applies to, or are there others?

You assistant will suggest a free kick taker, I guess that's the AI giving you hints. I usually use my own advice and I've only ever had one great free kick taker. He had 17 for free kicks and decent decisions and concentration. It was at Vanarama South level though.

Except if your tactic is more reliant on the physical aspects than others in the league.

I've not been able to get a 4231 working in counter, myAM R/L won't drop deep enough for a compact defensive shape no matter what roles/PI's you use. I switched to a 4141 and adjusted the wide players roles to get the attacking shape I wanted which has helped a lot. Maybe you can find a 42211 variant that does the same for you?

I recall I raised this in the bugs forum last year, but got very busy and never followed it up with a relevant saved game. I recall I wanted to check if it was different at the start of a save, vs changing clubs mid game. Maybe someone with the problem could take a more detailed look and submit a new bug report.

I think you want "hide players on long term deals" - it's a filter in the squad screen.

After some time playing around it's generally a big thumbs up from me. The tactics screen has been mentioned repeatedly and I don't have anything new to say other than to highlight that, I agree it's not an improvement. Opposition instructions screen has been mentioned less. In particular I wish we could still add custom columns, so I can see key stats and attributes and decide therefore how to set these.

Joined a club midway through the season. Two things seemed strange. 1. There is a pre arranged transfer for the end of the season, but the club appears to have no scouting knowledge of him. No report card available and most of his attributes have a 4 point range. I've retained all the old staff, so the knowledge shouldn't have left with the previous manager. 2. Being midway through the season, I figured I wouldn't try and impose my normal tactics straight off, but build from the current base. However apart from appearing to be competent at 442 the squad appear to be awkward at everything else, any level of closing down, creativity etc. It's not normal for me to join a club mid season - I've always stayed generally at one club. I'm therefore not clear if these are bugs or suggestions! Repeat post from yesterday as I don't want to post in the bugs forum if not relevant.

Joined a club midway through the season. Two things seemed strange. 1. There is a pre arranged transfer for the end of the season, but the club appears to have no scouting knowledge of him. No report card available and most of his attributes have a 4 point range. I've retained all the old staff, so the knowledge shouldn't have left with the previous manager. 2. Being midway through the season, I figured I wouldn't try and impose my normal tactics straight off, but build from the current base. However apart from appearing to be competent at 442 the squad appear to be awkward at everything else, any level of closing down, creativity etc. It's not normal for me to join a club mid season - I've always stayed generally at one club. I'm therefore not clear if these are bugs or suggestions!

Eleven ?

Not relayed, but it will improve through not being used 2 times a week. Not a regular Cambridge United follower, but IIRC their ground was in a pretty bad state last year, so this probably is realistic. You have 4 options really, put up with it (you should have better years than this due to better weather/scheduling), adapt your tactics (this is what you would do in real life surely) at least during winter months, leave or cheat with the editor. Good feature IMO - it adds to the challenge of managing at lower levels.