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Hey @Ceyvol. Really like this skin, thank you. Do you have plans to make any changes to the match screen, specifically the boxes like the "assistant advice"? Not a big fan of the 'between highlights' match screen this year.

Sorry, thought you talking about the best tactic for this year so far.

The 442?

Open question to all...how do you deal with the mid season dip? Do you get it? Every season I seem to start strong (very strong in some cases) but come December my form goes off a cliff and doesnt really recover. I have tried all the things suggested by FM Scout but cant seem to snap them out of it! Players morale very good or better, made signings, given new contracts to top players. Does switching tactics help even when its been working well? Any help/advice much appreciated. Mike

Not from my experience. It doesnt seem to matter if it is 20.4.0 or 20.4.1. The linked Google Sheet has all the tactics and a lot of info about how well they did in testing.

You should have a look at the Knap thread, there are some really good tactics to suit all types of teams. Good Luck

I wouldn't mind but the season before when my Toulouse side were punching well above their weight and in second chasing PSG, PSG dropped 4 points ALL season. Where is the match engine realism there???

This game sometimes!!! Headhunted by Monaco in my second season. Started like a house on fire winning 13 of the first 14 including beating PSG 5-1 and conceeding only 4 in the process. Using one of Knaps recommended 442's. 3 of the next 5 matches are against teams in the bottom 4. Lost 4, won 1 including getting done 5-0 against newly promoted Le Harve. No massive rotation, no issues with morale, in fact the exact opposite! I appreciate top teams can be beaten by bottom of the league but come on! It's the equivalent to Liverpool starting the season the way they did then over Chr

Great thank you. Do you think it can enhance it though?

Does anyone on here set the PPM's based on the player instructions on the tactics? I have not done it before so wondered if it will enhance or not really? Alternatively, will it hinder if the player has a contradictory PPM to their role in the tactic.

Sadly not, lost to the bottom of the league following game and started the next match poorly so switched back. On the plus side my 4141 seems to have come back to form, including winning the cup on penalties vs PSG.

Currently 3/4 way through a season using Pilgramage 4141 and been really strong but the results are starting to slip. Can anyone recommend a good alternative tactic that would compliment the 4141?? Maybe a 442? Cheers

I like playing with Toulouse in France so I am very familiar with the "PSG" issue! I had one season where they drop 5 points all season, 3 of those were to me! Really fancy trying this as I haven't been able to find a 4123 that works for me. Is it plug and play or would you recommend tweaking/man marking etc?

Which BEOWULF 105 is working best at the moment? There are quite a few.

Hi @knap Despite the fun of 4321 etc would you say a 442 (venom 109 or other) is more stable, especially for weaker teams?

That could work for me, who are you managing?

Perfect, thank you. Do you think it would help underdog teams if the WB were dropped back in line with the CB's?

Sicilian was going to be my next point of call. I have quite a few good CM's but no natural DM's or AM's so I was wondering if they were struggling in the unfamiliar roles. I am obviously retraining them but still not sure they are up to the job to get the most of the good formations. I would replace them but I have virtually no budget at Toulouse. Even when I finished 2nd and got Champions League the boards gave me £3m to spend!

Thank you. If you have time it would be great. I am hoping it will be a bit more solid for my weaker team as they do not seem to be able to be able execute some of the more attacking formations such as 4321 or 4312 to a good level.

Hey @knap Do You have any 451 formations with a flat 3 in centre midfield this year? I have gone through the Google sheet but I can't find any.

To anyone usuing the man marking, do you use it every match home or away or just against the better teams? Starting to use it with an underdog team so most opponents are better in the league until I start to improve and build.

Going to try this, any man marking etc?

Welcome and woe, that is impressive with Forest! I am hoping to try something similar in France and not use the man marking as i also haven't seen it make a big difference. I am a poor team so that may contribute to that. When you say latest 4321 do you mean 103 and you have changed the crosses and GK.

Hey @knap I am having a lot of problems with the discipline using FIRE 4321, any advice? Would I lose a lot by taking the tackling down a notch or is it essential to the tactic? Thanks Mike

Like Mississippi? I am using Fire & Water 4321, which probably a bit suicidal but it at least has a go at them.