retired_mayleny

Hi, i'm new to the forum and have recently started a game as manager of Hartlepool. I didn't get promoted in my first season, because i have one problem.

When i first pick a tactic, practically a basic 4-4-2, it works great for 4/5 games with my team rarely conceding and scoring loads, but after a 4/5 games, i have one really high scoring game, say 4-3 win or lose, and then i can't win with that tactic. If i change to a new tactic, and go back to my old 4-4-2 tactic later in the season, it starts to work again, but the same thing happens. Does anyone know why this is happening and are there any ways that i can stop this inconsistency?

retired_janellewood86

Different teams play different styles, and it's therefore imperative that you change your style to suit. Think of it as rock, paper, scissors: only if you have an awesome side you might be able to cut the rock with your scissors.

The Tactics Bible covers a lot of issues you might face including re-ranking, the weather, poor morale and poor form which can cause a team to spiral out of control if not looked after. They also cover "tweaking" and/or creating different tactic sets for different situations.

I suppose the archetypal "tweaker" approach would be Cleon, who responds to scout reports and in-game events (see the Sheffield United Project); whereas wwfan seems to go more for creating home and away tactics with different emphases on possession, closing down etc. for different styles of opponent (all the TT&F Threads).

My approach is to create a good tactic in the formation I want and learn how I can change it to different circumstances. You may lose a few to start with, but once you get into it you'll realise what changes you need to make and when. Couple that with some good transfers, and you'll fly up the league.

Not too high though - I'm a Walsall fan!

retired_rahulsaboo

You're sandwiched between two poolies now then Millie!

I would try alternating between two different tactics instead of waiting for one to fail. This way you may be able to keep it a little more consistant throughout the season...say for about 24 games...?

:p

retired_mayleny

i got promoted in my second season, but i sank so quickly at the end of the season. i was in 1st place by about 8 points with 10 games left and ended the season needing a win in my last game to go up. i find that when wen my tactic goes to pot, and i start to lose very easy games, no other tactic will work because the confidence of my players is very low. never mind, i looking at getting back to back promotion now