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I have used this tactic for a season with both Crewe & Stoke, and had a prolonged campaign with Liverpool. I always attempt to create my own tactic in the football manager series, yet i must say this is by far the most successful i have been.
I first came across the tactic with Liverpool when just messing around with the game and came across instant results. It creates many chances but is also very solid defensively.
However, i quickly discovered that, due to its narrow nature, that away from home the opposition were creating a lot of chances and generally dominating the game. So i tweaked the formation a little and all of sudden my away form became better than at home!
Anyway.. On to the tactic. At home it uses 2 DM's, with a single central midfielder. Then there are 2 AMC's and a lone striker. It uses a slow tempo, with short passing. The only thing i would suggest is to ensure that the DM's are good at keeping the ball as they see the majority of the possession.
Away from home, the team instructions and mentality is similar. However the AMC's are replaced by wingers in order to help the more attacking opposition. I would recommend using this style at home in the Europe against the more offensive teams.
I got Stoke and Crewe promoted in the first season. Crewe as champions and Stoke in 2nd place. With Liverpool, my current game, i have won 2 premierships in the first two seasons, 1 FA cup and a Champions League.
I will try and get some screenshots up as quick as possible, but my laptop isnt having any of it at the moment.
For now though, try the tactic out for yourself and report the results back to me please.
Liverpool 2 v 0 Newcastle
Chelsea 0 v 1 Liverpool
Liverpool 3 v 0 Aston Villa
Liverpool 0 v 0 Bolton
Arsenal 1 v 2 Liverpool
Liverpool 5 v 0 Stoke
Liverpool 2 v 0 Valencia
Fulham 1 v 3 Liverpool
Reading 0 v 1 Liverpool
Ok, since nobody seems to be willing to test this for me i'll give you some more insight to how the tactic works.
Goalkeeper: Just your basica goalkeeper here. Only difference is his use of through balls, helping them gain assists.
Right Back & Left Back: Plenty of forward runs, however they rarely run with the ball as i found that they would be very vunerable doing this with no winger ahaead of them. This basically means they dont need to be the most pacey or skillful player, just with good composure and decent passing abilities. When attacking, he supports the midfield. Once again through balls are used.
Centre Back: Nothing spectacular here. Ive allowed the left centre back to be slightly more creative than the right centre back.
Defensive Midfielders: These are what control the game for my team. I have one Defensive midfielder with a more attacking philosophy so they can support the central midfielder with the ball. Usually it's these two players who pass the ball to each other as they advance up the pitch, utilising the full backs and inviting them to advance forward. Defensively they just portect the back four and close down a lot.
Centre Midfielder: He basically just sits in his position, giving both the defensive and attacking midfielders an option to pass to. Plenty of long shots and through balls so you need a player with good attributes on the ball here.
Attack Midfielders: Both given a free role off the lone striker. They drop back and support the midfielder, but also advance past the striker when he has the ball, meaning they score and create the majority of goals. They close down a lot so good stamina is needed.
Striker: He's basically just there to hold up the ball or latch on to through balls. The majority of his goals come through one on ones so good composure and finishing ability is needed.
Thats the basics for the home tactic, and its identical for the away tactic. The only difference is that the full backs can have more licence to get forward as they have adequate cover. It helps if the striker can head away from home due to the increase in the amount of crosses - although the majority of play is still through the middle.
4-2-1-2-1 Formation, Home & Away. Test.. 
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