[Blackbrn 433]

That doesn't look too bad. With a few tweaks, this could work quite well.

DMsu > HBde
Lower LOE > standard LOE

As additional instructions I would start with shorter passing, higher tempo, counter and higher D-line and possibly offside trap. And then see how that works before adding more 

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6 hours ago, LVercetti said:

The Time and Echoes tactics have much less. Try them 

 

I know. I also usually remove the PI's from the tactics, so I trust the player's qualities more.

What I was trying to say is that it's just a shame that the results in the longer term are often less good than with the more extreme plug & play tactics.

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Parisienne 4231 is indeed quite good, the only pity is that it is full of extreme TI's and PI's.

I personally would like it better if there was a slightly more realistic 4231 or 451 with less extreme instructions that also gives you good results.

[How can I improve chance creation in this tactic]

19 minutes ago, Hilly1979 said:

Without a single attack duty it looks like it’s lacking penetration, no one attacking the box, but if it’s working.

 

I already said that to him in this topic, but he just opens a new one? 

[The Raumdeuter]

I used the Raumdeuter with Ronaldo at Juventus. That worked very well, he also became my top goalscorer

 

F9

RMD                    IWsu

APsu     MEZat

HB

[How can I improve chance creation in this tactic]

46 minutes ago, trueblue9877 said:

In which ways would you change the out of possession instructions?

That depends a bit on how you want to play. Your TIs tell me you want to build up from the back, but besides that you're playing with high lines and high pressure. Now it is difficult to say what will work without knowing your intention.

I think with the adjustment of a few roles, the goals will come more. Maybe we can talk about the team instructions after that.

[How can I improve chance creation in this tactic]

You could do with a couple more attacking duties. For example one of your backs and one of your central midfielders. What I would do is the following:

FBsu > FBat
DMde > HBde
(R)CMsu > BBM
(L)CMsu > CMat

Why do you have your sweeper keeper on attack?

Also, I think your out of possession instructions are too aggressive.

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1 hour ago, knap said:

@karion

Many early TIME Tactics have been re named ECHO.

 

You tagged the wrong user. 

 

I know you've replaced them with ECHOES, I don't care, I always remove PI's anyway.

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@knap

Could you update

BEOWULF 442 (with WBsu, Wat and AFat)

TIME 451 (with DLP/BBM/MEZ)

TIME 4231 (with AMat and AFat)

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

12 hours ago, Hilly1979 said:

Found it strange they gave me a very vague answer and then closed the thread to avoid a discussion starting 🤔

Strange indeed, I appreciated his contributions very much.

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Where is @Experienced Defender ?

He was last online on June 22

[At my wits end - help for tactics with Parma]

I'm anything but a tactical expert, but I do know some combinations that could work well. Maybe something like this suits your team:

 

DLFsu          AFat


MEZsu     CMde     CAR

WBsu                                         WBat

CDde     CDst     CDde

SKde

mentality - balanced

in possession - more direct passing, higher tempo, hit early crosses

in transition - counter

out of possession - lower line of engagement, use tight marking, get stuck in

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33 minutes ago, knap said:

@LaBombas

ECHOES TH P92 ECHOES P11 or PARISIENNE TH 93

I can confirm that Parisienne 4231 works very well with many different clubs, the only downside is that you score a lot from set pieces and little from open play.

[Youssoufa Moukoko contract renewal bug]

I ran into this too, why is this still not fixed?

Moukoko turns 17 on 20/11/2021, then signs a professional contract that expires on 30/6/2022 and then does not want to sign a new contract in the meantime, because he has just signed one.

On 1-1-2022, half of Europe offers him a contract and he signs with Real Madrid. 

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5 hours ago, Macgreg said:

Can you upload your tactics file please.

FM21.5TIMEKnap451P108ALLCUPS_Karlo tweak.fmf

 

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2 hours ago, The Reaper said:

I have an issue with ECHOES 4-5-1. IF plays very bad . I use Mbappe and Sterling in there. Same... Play with very low rating. Any suggestions @knap ?

Try removing PI's.

I removed all PI's on TIME451 and tweaked it a little bit. I now have IWsu on the right and IFat on the left, and they both perform really well, also rating-wise. 

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1 hour ago, knap said:

@Karlo

The older TIME tactics had PIs so they are now ECHOES Tactics.

 

I know.

Personally, I remove the PI's at TIME tactics as I like attacking mentality.

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57 minutes ago, knap said:

've gone for mixed as better results on long test. 

I think this is indeed the best option, as the last ME update absolutely killed long throws.

Looking forward to TIME451 and TIME4231 

[Help tweaking my 433]

39 minutes ago, Keyzer Soze said:

a MEZ(a) with a WB(s) behind him, isn't too risky?

 

I don't think so, the fact that you have a HB somewhat eliminates this risk.

[4132 direct counter - I need to be more consistent]

23 minutes ago, Experienced Defender said:

This is definitely not a tactic I suggested (even though it does not look bad overall). What I did often suggest to people managing weaker or average teams is that 4132 wide formation (not tactic). 

Now, a general problem with counter-attacking tactics - even when "perfectly" designed - is that they cannot work against every (type of) opposition. Simply because there is no point in playing on the counter against a defensive opponent (i.e. in matches in which you are not the underdog). Which implies that you should have a plan-B tactic, which would not be primarily counter-attacking, but still not too different from this one. Basically, the difference should not be more than just a couple of small tweaks. 

Speaking of this particular tactic you posted, if you want it to be truly/purely counter-attacking, playing both strikers on attack duty is the first thing to do. TM and PF are generally a very good partnership in counter-minded tactics (as are TM and AF as well), so you just need to switch the TM's duty to attack.

The rest of the setup is more or less okay(ish).

Instructions-wise, I don't see any need for the Be more disciplined TI in this kind of tactic, since you neither play under a high mentality nor use any fancy and exotic roles that may otherwise need to be restrained a bit.

 

The suggested formation you advised was as follows:




With this as counter-attacking option:



I've based my tactic on the counter-attacking one.


So, when you would suggest a Plan A and Plan B tactic, how would you advise me to set it up?

Maybe the first one in matches where we're equal or better and the second one against stronger sides?

[4132 direct counter - I need to be more consistent]

Currently playing with FC Metz in the French league. Media prediction is 15th and as it stands, I'm overachieving.




But as you can see, I'm really inconsistent. Winning - losing - winning - losing gets a bit frustrating and I know I can do better.

Also, we have the most scored goals in the league apart from PSG so I must be doing something right.

I've set-up my tactic as a 4-1-3-2 direct counter which Experienced Defender suggested somewhere in an older topic (and cannot find anymore ), and tweaked it a bit.



PI's:
BBM - take more risks
IWsu - sit narrower
PFat - roam from position

I don't have any pressing going on, not as a TI nor as a PI (split block), maybe I can do something with that?
 

In the matches that we lose, we almost have no possession / shots on goal so I think we might be a bit to passive now and then.


Do you guys have any more feedback or tips that I can try to make it more consistent? 

[[FM21][SKIN] Football Manager 2021 Base Skins]

Hi @michaeltmurrayuk

I use the FM21 Base dark skin in combination with the scoreboard & player faces match mod.

Everything works great, there is only one screen that takes a few seconds to load and that is Training.

Could this be the skin + mod? The only other thing I use is a cut-out face pack.

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In FM21.5HOLYGHOSTFIRE451P107ECCC the AMR man-marks the DL, but the AML has no man-marking.

Is that correct or is AML supposed to man-mark the DR? 

[Barcelona Advice]

If you need some inspiration using a F9, I won the title first season with this:


 

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