retired_cr8zjoe

I hardly ever pick a team to suit the opposition because I have found the scouting reports to be almost useless. I just pick the best available players and use one of three similar 442 based tactics.

There seems to be lot of randomness but, sorry to use this phrase, in real life football, randomness is commonplace. This is why I have never placed a bet on the outcome of a football match. With the big clubs, results are more predictable, but mid table Div 2 results are hard to predict. When I turn up at the Den, I am never certain of a home win. Anything is possible!

Despite my on loan premiership reserve strikers regularly blasting one on ones and point blank shots either over the bar or straight at the 'Gordon Banks' like goalie, in most games, I am in with a shout of drawing or sneaking a 1-0 win.

retired_watching4something

I know what you mean, I find the game really difficult but finally I had a good season with Barcelona in which I came second and finished the season winning 11 games in a row. I was pipped to the title by a Real Madrid side who didn't lose a single match.

dejasade

get a time machine and replay one match in real life and you'll see that there are many random facts in real life that can completely change things. early injuries, rash decision making etc.

retired_johnna_mcree

The first post sums up everything that is right with FM. It is supposed to be a challenge. If you can turn things around, you'll find it to be rewarding.

This is simply what FM is. Losing is a good thing.

retired_bmichaelsen

lol, another "I cant win so the game must be cr*p" thread......whoever posted this must realize he is advertising his own stupidity

Rosco

Seems like most people deciding that they can't play the game anymore have taken over a top 5 club, sold every hardworking git in it, bought about 6 new wonderfully talented players and now wanna know why they arent scoring 10+ goals every game.

krissy

Try going back to the old patch...this one has made the game ****.

dejasade

not true.
the amount of changes to the match engine means that you can't just port your beta tactics straight into the full patch game.

but if people aren't willing to put the effort in then what do they expect?

retired_adge1475

The problem is probably not entirely tactical. Your team gets a morale drop after they lose and aren't inspired to play the next games and do not perform well. Try making comments that take the pressure off the players, and they won't be so edgy before the games.

retired_Miss Yummy

Why don't you give a rest mate?