retired_Ellis Vine

hello all, i created a tactic with arsenal in my second season with the aim of playing the ball in small triangles between players to help retain possession. as they say if you got the ball they can't score.

the tactic

Its a 41221
Gk
RB
LB
CB
CB
DM
CM
RM
AML
AMC
FC

In my first season i finshed 3rd with 66 pts miles behind the other 2 teams chelsea and man utd.

in my second season i have played 22 won 18 drew 3 and lost 1. scoring 52 and goals against is 12.

the tactic is basically the CB stay back at all times with the dm giving the protection. the dm is also the link between defence and midfield. the RB and LB are on mixed forward runs along with the rest of the team. its short passing for CB's and RB and LB rest of team on mixed. Defensive line is 3 notches left from starting position. i play narrow and tempo is 2 clicks to the right.

i will be back with screen shots and more information soon just busy making a few buys in transfer window.

also im not sure how to upload the tactic for those who want to try it. as i would like some feedback.

cheers

retired_maverick8

If any team can play this way then Arsenal can.

To maximize you chances of playing this way you need players with good passing and technique. Arsenal have these types of players but they do not have much back up. I would make sure you strengthen you squad if playing this way.

Sounds like an interesting challenge. I will look forward to seeing you screen shots and may test it for you if that is ok with you.

The DMC would have to be very very good; I would be concerned about using a narrow formation. You would need to play a slightly higher tempo in my opinion but that’s just me thinking out loud.

Good luck tomo118
:thup:

retired_Ellis Vine

Thanks for you comments mate.

how do i upload the tactic

retired_skyler900

hi mate i woul lke to try it go to FMdownloads.net and register [you can find this site at the top of the tactic and training tips forum]once registered scroll to the bottom and click upload find your tactic and write a short description

retired_Ellis Vine

here we go. i have uploaded it to fmdownloads.com its under the name 41221 Arsenal Apr 2008.tac

have a go and get back to me

cheers

retired_skyler900

ok ill try now

retired_Ellis Vine

could someone tell me how to upload images

retired_skyler900

Go to imageshack type it in on google then click uploads and find your image

retired_Ellis Vine

well lets see if this works this should be a link to my formation and also you can view my team. i am just begining my third season. i won league and fa cup.

Image of tactic

retired_Ellis Vine

well im 24 games into my second season of using this tactic and have changed to the standard 442 attacking formation. nothing i did with 41221 formation worked i was either drawing or losing. im now 3rd after changing tactics but i am 12 pts behind the leader.