This is my first ever tactical upload even though I have played FM and prior to that CM for years. It's a tactic I have evolved from 2007 to make it work for 2008 and so far it has worked very well.
I have personally tested it with both Villa & Liverpool both to great effect. Liverpool CL Final, 2nd in the league (was still tweaking it at this point) and Villa into the CL with a respectable 4th place finish.
The beauty of this tactic is the few goals conceded, it does require fast wingers, a fastish AMC (>13)and one fast striker. The team will need to have a high work rate as with the direct passing games, you dont have a lot of possession.
Key Notes
AMC - High Creativity, Work Rate & Tackling Skills
(he fills the gap in midfield as well as the hole behind the strikers)
Right Striker - Good creativity, Strength and >13 passing. He plays lots of through balls, toggle run with ball if you have a good dribbler.
Left Striker - Blistering pace, good finishing a must.
Anyways, feedback and improvements much appreciated.
The file
http://www.sendspace.com/file/0pyq6d
Screenshot