retired_donna86

Does anyone have an actual pre-ordered list of things to check and pay attention to before each match?

If so, do you mind sharing?

retired_kellyk

1. First thing I check is it an away match or home match...as I'm currently testing out an away and a home tactic I need to do this everytime.

2. Check players condition

3. Check players morale

4. Check opposing teams last few results

5. check formation of opposing team

6. Ensure that I have chosen the right players on my sub bench

Hit continue

Go to match

Check formation
Set up match to see only match stats
Hit continue

retired_donna86

Thanks

1. Home/Away - I check this too but against weaker teams I'll often use my most attacking home tactic. I don't know how accurate this is but sometimes attacking away from home seems to completely surprise the opposing side.

2. Player condition - is this via the Con column and also Player > Overview? I ask because Obafemi Martins currently has a Con of 98% but shows "Rst" in another column which shows as "Tired and in need of a rest" when you go to Player > Overview.

3. Players Morale - Should I play only Very Good/Superb players? What if the morale is low due to lack of first team football?

4. Check opposing teams results - how useful is this? I beat Man Utd 1-0 after they went on a 6 game winning run but got hammered 1-3 by Reading who had 2 losses and a draw. I dunno how to judge form for opposing teams

5. Check opposing formation - should I counter a 4-4-2 with a 4-4-2 Is they play a diamond 4-4-2 should I look to put my midfielders "in the hole"? I guess these are things I'll only find answers to by trying them out

6. Right subs - should I look to cover the base positions such as gk, d, m, and st and then add one versatile player?

retired_cycleman88

1. Check my previous match result

2. Usually drop anyone who scored below a "7" if he played the whole game, and my team did fairly well (ie, underperforming with respect to the team)

3. Look at my squad and see who will slot in.

4. Check my next fixtures, in case of potential suspensions.

5. Sort who gets to be on the bench.

6. Change my mind of who will sit on the bench.

7. Continue.