retired_raynaa75

I've tweaked every players instructions to the point that think it's making them play poorly. A 0-0 draw to open the season against Man City, a 2-1 victory in Derby, then a 2-2 draw at home to liverpool. 5 points isn't bad, but the players are not doing much with the ball. They lose it all the time, I've set passing to go down the flanks so ronaldo and giggs can do there thing, yet they rarely make runs with the ball (even though instructed otherwise). I've tried 4-4-1-1, then switched to a 4-4-2 for the liverpool game, not much change...here's the squad.

Attack
Michael Owen, Rooney, Saha, Smith

Mids
Ronaldo, Giggs, Carrick, Van der Vaart, Scholes, fletcher, richardson, and some others not worthy of playing

Defence
Rio, vidic, heinze, neville, pique, evra, brown

Can anyone lend their expertize to pick out a tactic, instructions etc. to make this talented group gel. I'm not too experienced at the game, played ALOT of 97/98 and 01/02 and this greater depth is quite intimidating.

Thanks in advance and I look forward to your input

retired_B-Scott

Against the ai 442s I have found a central attack the most effective, and bringing the wingers into the centre with arrows or even just a small farrow.

Its tricky when one tweaks leads to another - especially if youre not sure of the affects of the sliders. I fond it best to adjust one slider at a time in order to monitor effects more closely.

retired_hidriah

I usually have the same sort of issue i have a different team to what you have but i use 4-5-1 with rooney just behind my attacker, i now just need a quality attacker. i have noticed that no matter who i have in defence or net i cant seem to win to many games????

retired_jess1979

Did u set the wingers creativity till it is much? They tend to ignore your orders if u do so. Maybe thats the reason, but given their talents, putting high creativity on them is not a bad thing. Just that u might not see the team as u want it, sometimes. If u keep losing the ball, maybe set it to short passing, with quick tempo. Or defend and soak up the pressure before attacking. One important thing is to choose a good tatics in the first place and keep with it. You need time to see its effects as players get used to it, esp when u have many new additions of players. I used Juve and had a poor start to the season, worse than yours, but is now 2nd in serieA. Considering i just got promoted, its ok. Just stick to what u believe to be best for the team. Good luck in your game, cuz i am a man u fan!

retired_hidriah

Thank you will try that and if you do have any more hints or tips just let me know thank you