retired_roshawnda82

So, it has occurred to me recently with regard to the many tactics being created for the beta patched version of FM2008 that the emphasis is always on attacking, and not on defending. In some (but not all), the philosophy seams to be a if “they score two, we’ll score five”. Whilst this is certainly a commendable way of playing, it isn’t really my cup of tea.

It should be noted that I’m not necessarily referring to ‘defensive tactics’ per se i.e. ones that are designed to be used against the big teams and be backs against the wall and counter. What I’m talking about is a permanent tactic that keeps clean sheets by for example, playing five in midfield, or setting fairly conservative instructions etc that would be the first choice for every game, with the obvious pre-game and in-game tweaks to tempo, width, mentality, time wasting etc.

The Aim : to create normal tempo, possession based tactic that will look to keep a clean sheet first, dominate play second, score from good quality chances third, and when a goal up, try and catch the opposition out on the counter.

I know many of the tactical gurus on here prefer the more attacking side of the game and management, but if there are any out there like me that relish the thought of clean sheets, and going into games feeling confident that you won’t concede, then your help is now needed!

If there’s other community members out there that share my tactical ideology then please do get involved, and we could create our very own ‘keep a clean sheet’ thread with records, advice, formations etc.

retired_hilltopdaisy

This is allways been my way of playing CM and FM......through defence.

Allways loved creating my 4-4-1-1 tactic that was great at the back and a killer up front.

But now on 2008 I am having real trouble doing this mainly coz there are still some issuea aith closing down even after beta.

Having said all that I will be happy to help you with all the advices I can on my defending knowledge

retired_ariana07

I've found that an excellent goalkeeper will do more for clean sheets than any amount of tacticising (if you don't want an all-out defense tactic).

Couple him with two good-to-world-class central defenders, and laugh at the world's top strikers as they get increasingly frustrated with 20 shots not getting through.

Did I mention I love Buffon, and wouldn't trade him for half the Milan squad?

retired_roshawnda82

Go ahead All tactical tips will be welcome, and hopefully we can all learn a little info and give a little info.

retired_roshawnda82

The point about a safe pair of hands is of course very true :thup: But that's pretty much a given isn't it.....! Still, a good tip nonetheless.

retired_sabrnes123

Id go for a 5-4-1-1, used to use this when with league 1.

You've encouraged me to make a tactic that doesnt conceed now. Congrats

retired_hilltopdaisy

Id go with 4-1-4-1


..........SC...........
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1.....1........1......1
MR....MC.......MC.....MC
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.........DMC............
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DL.....DC.....DC.....DR

retired_hilltopdaisy

Ofcourse those ones (1) are ment to be farrows

JohnSWA

A 4141 is a perfect tactic for playing a defensively sound game. With it you can choose between different styles of play.

You have enough midfielders to outplay them there if your players are good enough.

You can even give long farrows to your wingers and play a more direct approach behind their defensive line.

Excellent formation.

retired_Silva

i tryed the 4-1-4-1 tactic but.. nothing happened. I lost 3 : 0. I am playing in Champions League with Levski and the match i lost was with Chelsea (Chelsea 3:0 Levski).Give me an advice or something i need a draw to finish third in the group...