retired_Calin

Sure, but I remember the early start where I didn't play well.

Some friend helped me out...

The advice I gave is not enough, but it's a good jump start.

If they achieve a little success, people will stay tuned, no?

retired_w0lfpack1

Lynxeffect, very good advice for all and sundry - it sounds like you play the game much the same as I do, and I hope people are taking it on board.

Sir EW's response is also pretty class, just two statements I'd call out from it. (Ignoring the fact that LLM's can't get even a single 7 star training )

Key!!!!!

I can't repeat this often enough.

Mental attributes are much more important than they used to be..

I'm always looking for good Decisions, Anticipation, Determination, Team Work, and Work Rate across the board - every position.

Honestly, your players are only as good as their mental attributes.

This I don't agree with - and I think it might explain your European Cup problem, actually. Its a path to wealth, not to success on the pitch.

In older versions, say through CM01/02, youth and veterans performed very similarly, and this advice was perfect.

Since then, as psychology and mentality have been given a more important role in the game, they have become more and more distinct. Now, I find it is very important to have a "veteran backbone", players who are 30 and older, ideally ones who have been at my team forever. These players are:
<LI> perfect for mentoring
<LI> less susceptible to the poor Morale effects of a single loss
<LI> more likely to take criticism in a positive way, and
<LI> less susceptible to pressure.

Its that last point that would factor into the Champions League - once you reach the knockout stages, the game gives those games a massive "pressure" rating, which veteran players seem to cope with best.

You'll also find that a veteran team is less prone to going on an extended, inexplicable winless streak in the middle of the season.

train

Not really needed, tbh.

Nice points from a few people on this thread.

My only advice is..

Take your time.! I used to want to plough through season after season hoping i would get better with time, but i didnt. So i took a lot of time, and put in a lot of effort scouting, developing training and tactics and a lot of player interaction, and it has payed devidends.!

leanwitit

I agree with you Mizan 100% but the main thing is that people enjoy the game whichever they choose </BLOCKQUOTE>

I agree with you Mr Pompey (by the way love pompey!!)
people want to cheat, use FM scout, editor, reload...

Fair enough, you buy the game, play however you want. I was just giving my opinion.. </BLOCKQUOTE>

I agree with your opinion of FM :thup:
I agree with your opinion on Pompey :thup:

Overall :thup: :thup:

retired_Calin

Key!!!!!

I can't repeat this often enough.

Mental attributes are much more important than they used to be..

I'm always looking for good Decisions, Anticipation, Determination, Team Work, and Work Rate across the board - every position.

Honestly, your players are only as good as their mental attributes.

This I don't agree with - and I think it might explain your European Cup problem, actually. Its a path to wealth, not to success on the pitch.

In older versions, say through CM01/02, youth and veterans performed very similarly, and this advice was perfect.

Since then, as psychology and mentality have been given a more important role in the game, they have become more and more distinct. Now, I find it is very important to have a "veteran backbone", players who are 30 and older, ideally ones who have been at my team forever. These players are:
<LI> perfect for mentoring
<LI> less susceptible to the poor Morale effects of a single loss
<LI> more likely to take criticism in a positive way, and
<LI> less susceptible to pressure.

Its that last point that would factor into the Champions League - once you reach the knockout stages, the game gives those games a massive "pressure" rating, which veteran players seem to cope with best.

You'll also find that a veteran team is less prone to going on an extended, inexplicable winless streak in the middle of the season. </BLOCKQUOTE>

Mmm...

Yes, you could be right.

I'm so used in selling the 'old' people.

It's indeed a habit I have since the old CM series.

Now, I'm not complaining.

Winning 1 European title every 5 or 6 years, I assume most IRL manager would give their life for achieving that rate.

But I will try it out…

Maybe in one move, I’ll try to keep them as long as possible in my team…

It could be fun having a 50 year old Ronaldhino on the bench, which will be still a marvellous player. For 10 minutes. :p

retired_pitaqueen

Definetly, I had a 37 year old Henry, great for the young players, scored a few as well. Ronaldinho still playing at 50!!! :eek:

retired_pitaqueen

Sorry for double post!

But what do you guys think of Testimonials? Fm09?
Already been talked about?

retired_phoenixfitness

Is it possible you could please upload the goals goals goals tactic to fmdownloads.net?

i tried the link but i couldnt download the tactic...

retired_eminnba

I don't think i should upload the goals,goals,goals tactic as it is not my own work, however you can still download it if you join sortitoutsi.net