retired_dancingneko

Yes, the left/central midfield player is the more defensive player. You can always change them round if you prefer. Keep a copy of the original tactic to refer back to, and just ensure all their instructions are swapped correctly (unless you wish to tweak them anyway).

In the Attacking tactic it is also the left/central midfield player that is the more defensive one.

And in the Defensive tactic, it is obvious, because he just plays in Defensive Midfield position.

Another reason why I like these tactics is because positionally, it gets the best out of players who are just a "Midfielder", i.e. not an Attacking Midfielder or Defensive Midfielder. The Midfielder (think someone like Fabregas, Lampard, etc) will always play in normal midfield position no matter in which tactic.

The only players who need good dual positions attributes, is the Defensive Midfielder when he plays in Midfield (but they usually have high Midfield positioning anyway), the Wingers (again they usually have high Midfield and Attacking Midfield) and the Free Role guy, to play in Att Mid Centre and Striker positons.

If a player like this (the latter kind) is hard to find, what I do is just look for an Att Mid Centre player with relatively good striker attributes, and re-train him as a forward. Silva, Kaka, Diego, Van Der Vaart etc. Or you can find a striker with pretty good Att Mid attributes and retrain him instead.

retired_lchiovaro

Ah Ok thank you...I just played my first game against Chelsea away I lost 2-1 however i started with the normal tactic and went 2-0 down...then changed to the attacking tactic and scored...then almost equalised...but i do notice the players are playing much more as a unit...

retired_dancingneko

You're very welcome Kris. Please remember to post about any improvements, if they come about. Thanks.

retired_dancingneko

You're welcome. Out of the big English teams, I've only played Chelsea and Liverpool with these tactics so far. I beat Liverpool, but it was too hard getting past Cech so drew against Chelsea.

I recommend looking at what your scout says, if a big team happens to play defensively then you might be able to surprise them by playing Attacking, and then reverting to Normal or Defensive.

In the Champions League I have Barcelona coming up LOL, so that should be a good test.

retired_lchiovaro

ha..I'm playing as Everton! in my 3rd season...finished 4th first season with no signings, 7th next season (almost got the sack) and lost 3 out of 4 so far this season since changing to your tactic thats were the win has come from! Aslo at the beginning of the season Bolton were tipped 4-1 to win the league! I just beat them 2-0 so thats good...

retired_jgtiii

Man Utd vs Roma - Champions League Away:





Man Utd vs Portsmouth - Carling Cup Final





Roma game was great, went to penalties in the Carling Cup. My key players wern't playing too great..

retired_lrkuzyk

I've tried the tactics for my AS Roma team (now i'm halfway the first season, currently trailing inter by 3 points).
However, the first test was against real madrid in CL at home, i lost 0-1...they employed 442 with 2 DM sitting deep, i can't hardly break them down and they hit me on counter,nistelrooy tap in

The next match was an easy one against Catania at home, we smashed them 3-0. Initially using the normal one, then changed to the attacking version just before halftime. it worked wonders..Catania was run ragged in the 2nd half. the 3rd goal was created even after i switched back to normal mode.

The next match was against Catania again. Home, Italian Cup. SO i fielded second string players...same result : 3-0!

So far, i haven't done any tweakings yet..i guess i need more matches to analyse. But in general, it really DOES solve the problems that many ppl, including me, were moaning about...i.e: one-on-one failures, long-shot overdoses, etc.
These tactics potentially has a HIGH GOAL CONVERSION RATE. Why i say potentially, because i need more matches to justify that statement.

Great work by The Gaffovski, bravo!!

retired_lchiovaro

Generally would you start off with the attacking tactic if you were a heavy fav for the game? Normal if not and any other time...defensive mid table teams ie everton against the big 4?

I just got beaten by Man City 3-2 away...all of there goals were from Andy Johnson or my Midfileders giving the ball away in the mddle of the park...also gave the ball away so many times that game..

retired_model2b

Is it best to start with normal and then switch to defensive when winning and attacking when losing?

Or should you start with attacking if you are heavy favourite and defensive if you're the under dog?

retired_lchiovaro

Hmmm...just drew 2-2 with West Ham at Home...again giving posession away...Arteta this time....Also I have Renato Augusto as my AMC and he's shootin alot from long shots...can't stop him other than switching him with Riquelme...