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@Kyle Brown Hi, is there any info on this? I would be happy to accept that this is how the rules work in Hungary, but I found no official confirmation on the internet that would confirm (or not) this.

Really loving the direction you are going with this thread, I faced the exact same issues with my possession tactic, but for me it remained unsolved because I had an issue with the database I used so I abandoned the save. One thing I noticed was that it is somewhat easy to create a tactic with crazy high possession numbers in FM 23 but it is often just sterile, toothless possession and in such cases it almost always comes down to roles/duties. For me it feels like roles and duties make or break a tactic and they should function without the TIs, I feel like if the player nails the roles/duties they usually can't go horribly wrong with the other stuff.

I am looking forward to the next part, especially how the possession regain graph is going to change for your team. I wonder if this can change at all without having better players (or growing reputation), or most of it is just down to the formation that we use? I used to use a deep formation but with heavy pressing and I also noticed that the team is mostly getting the ball back around the halfway line. This is I think one of the less discussed parts of a possession tactic, where you loose the ball usually and how does that influence you getting it back. So mostly I would look to make it so that the team looses the ball in advanced areas, in the final third preferably around the touchline, I think that is the best for loosing the ball. Losing possession in the final third is also miles better than loosing it in the middle of the park, I think loosing the ball around the halfway line makes it impossible to get it back without conceding a shot/possession. So I guess my point is that (I think) the further up the field you loose the ball most of the time, the better chance you will have at getting it back, so I am looking forward to how it will change for your team.

Hi Guys! Not sure if this is the right place to ask. I would like to start using a competition pack that I found here, because I was annoyed that the reserve team competitions are not visible and the team just doesn't play any matches - this is specifically Hungary related. Let's say I start a new long term save, is it going to start causing problems 10-20 seasons into the save? I once read it somewhere that the save started glitching out when the player used similar mods, not sure if I remember correctly so that's why I ask.

What has happenned to the new feature that u18s and u23s will receive invites to competitions? I have been in a save for 6-7 years and I have received none.

I have the same issue in Hungarian Division as well. This is such a minor thing but at least in FM 22 the manager of the 2nd team could arrange friendlies. Now in this year edition he can't even do that. Now I have to arrange friendlies for the second team which is the biggest waste of my time, what am I paying the the 2nd team manager for?

That is actually avery interesting addition. What about the AI keeping the ball easily with the 4231? Noticed unusually high possession numbers for the AI with 4231?

Looking at your pass map there is noticeably fewer passess between your F9 and and anybody else, especially so your midfield. My suggestion would be to slow down a little, seems like your team goes wide and rushing play with the two attacking wingers. Set them to support, see how they link up and may be try to temper the team instructions. Much shorter passes? Is that necessary? That's where I would start.

I would be very interested in a possession based 4-1-4-1 in FM 22. But I am highly biased as that's what I am trying to play. Just in general possession based systems, as a lot of us are still struggling against the odd team who are sitting deep and somehow have more possession than us. It has kind of become an accepted occurence in last years, wonder how you would handle that. But as always whatever inspires you I am sure we would all love to continue read from you!

I think the only option is that they will play with the youth team managers preferred tactic. As far as I saw it cannot be set.

Right. But, has there ever been such an option to watch a whole game after you played it? I had these same problems even in 2017, or was I just not aware of the correct option?

I also feel like FM makes it very hard for the user to watch matches in its entirety. It always skips to the next highlight.

I often hear it mentioned that certain roles might be "attacking the same space". While it is true to some extent, I don't think you should focus on this. The CM(A) might arrive in a similar fashion at the same time occasionally as the winger, but it's fine, the pitch is big, sometimes it will happen sometimes not. What might actually be worth checking out is your defending. It seems like you are trying to close down and be aggressive out of possession but on balanced and normal defensive line it is not going to work. Also you are using a defensive midfielder which is going to push deeper your line. Let's stay with your DM. I think it is good that he is on support duty, he will be in better position to get the ball back higher up the pitch, but he is not going to engage the opponent if the line of engagement and def line is deep - which I think is on balanced. Max out the DL and LoE, you do not need anything else, maybe just the closing down. Check if you can maintain pressure in the opponent's half during matches. Check if you have a good base of pivot players when pressuring the opponent.

I feel that as well, maybe there should be an "indifferent" reaction as well. Not every signing has to be amaizing and work out wonderfully. Sometimes you just need a reliable player or just sign a talent who will be shipped because the development did not happen.