retired_bfritton

Hi all,

After literally pulling out what little hair I have left (I have really struggled with Tactics on FM07) I have come up with a bit of a Theory relating to the tactical system which was probably/possibly devised by SI/Ray Houghton.

Basically, it goes like this....

The 'Sliders' all have a rating between 1-20 Inclusive. To this end, I would suggest that the pitch is actually broken down into 20 Sectors from top to bottom, and 5 Sectors from left to right. (Imagine an MS Excel document, 20 cells tall and 5 Cells Wide (5 Cells Wide is that is the most positions you can have horirzontally). I suggest you open up an Excel Document and map the pitch out so that you can see what I mean..

This at least gives us all the (in principle) the framework in which to base all of our other 'settings' such as 'closing down', 'passing' etc.

Basically my thought process is this :

For example, a DC with normal closing down of '10' would mean that he would only 'close down' his man when the ball entered this sector of the pitch (which is located on the edge of the area based on the 'Grid Theory'.

If a DC had passing set to 7 for example, on the grid theory, he would be looking for his midfielders.

The same principle works with other the other settings I believe too, but as yet I have not tried many formulations. I can say this though - my performances have definitely improved since I adopted my "Grid Theory".

I would definitely welcome your thoughts and experiments with this - I feel sure Im onto something with it!

Regards

DateMyPlate.Com

retired_abidepele

This looks like it makes a lot of sense mate!

York is definately the place to be! Not so sure about the Leeds job... any success at Elland Road yet?

What formation did you use at York?

Dave

retired_nashfine

Interesting theory

retired_bfritton

I worked with a 4-4-2, and used The Grid Theory to instruct my players (IE Don't Close Down to full on DC's for example - they chase their man right up the other end of the field for example and get caught out of position)

Went to Leeds who who were bottom of CH. 4 games in, playing a tight game basing everything on the grid, drawn 3 won 1. Need some players though...They're rubbish! Wish I'd stayed with the Minstermen!

retired_bfritton

The more I think about it, the more I am convinced there is something in this. The mere fact that there are 20 Cells x 5 Cells which adds upto 100 sectors suggests some reasoning behind what all of the settings are based on (the Grid)

Would love to know how you get on?? Are you going to experiment?

retired_nashfine

I will be experimenting once I get bored of my current game.

I have found you can create next to any tactic and make it work by just using extensive opposition instructions though its got the the extent that I fear not using them

retired_sexy_chili25

Could you give a small set of instructions, i dont really understand what you mean.

At the moment it looks to me as if your just taking a 1 dimensional look at the pitch forwards and backwards, remembering defenders somtimes have to cover there sides as well.

So i must be looking at this the wrong way so please show me how to set up in more detail.

tanks
Bve

retired_sexy_chili25

I cant help but think, all you have found out is that the pitch fits within the sliders, well im afraid its been like that for ages so nothing new here. As far as setting up with your grid theory, we still would be no wiser as to which the correct settings are for each situation/formation.

So i'm sorry but unless im missing somthing out, i cant see this as a big brake thro is theorys

retired_bfritton

I will provide you details later.

There is no doubt IMO that the grid is the tool used to measure ANY settings you choose.

Closing Down/Mentality especially....

Follow the Grid - that is the easel for your tactical work of art!!

retired_chella1

Datemyplate.com,

This is a very interesting view!! Have you tested this at EPL level yet? Can't wait to hear more on this.