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I'd just like a spot of clarification on a few points to do with tactics. Sorry if I sound a bit thick.
These are all in relation to fm2007 (if that makes any difference)
1/ If individual player tactics are set (ie. passing style etc.) do the equivalent team settings have any effect at all?
2/ Tight marking. Should I be tight marking fast players or slow players? Or does speed not come into it?
3/ When using short passing style, will using a greater width give the players more room to move in (and therefore find space to receive a pass) or will the players then be too far apart for "short" passing?
4/ Is counter-attacking only effective with direct / long passing styles?
5/ When a player has a low passing stat, is it better to set him to short (and simple) passing or is it better just to get him to put his foot through the ball with a direct or long passing style (so he doesn't give the ball away in critical areas of the pitch)?
That's all I can think of for now. Any help and/or advice would be greatly appreciated.
And before anyone moans... I HAVE done a search... no joy on the specifics.
Those are good questions, no reason to slam you for asking those.
1) I don't think so.
2) Tight marking sounds useful when marking tall players on defensive set pieces. I'm sure some will argue that speed comes into this.
3) I guess both can happen. A short passing game should be linked with a slow tempo. And short passing + slow tempo + width do sound a bit risky. On the other hand your attack can benefit from playing a little wider, at least at home.
4) Probably more effective in a framework of direct football. I don't think short passing + slow tempo are the best plan for executing an effective counter attack. And the manual seems to indicate a direct style beeing more useful for such play.
5) In my opinion short passing style needs better passing stats, but you can argue that it takes less skill to successfully pass the ball a shorter distance. With great passing stats you might be very successfull with short passing + a little higher tempo on the ball. I'm not sure though.
For 5) I think first touch is also important when playing short passing. Think about it, when short passes are made it is made accurately and directly to a player. The player needs to trap the ball and pass/dribble again.
1/ If individual player tactics are set (ie. passing style etc.) do the equivalent team settings have any effect at all?
Yes. Individual settings are relative to one another. Team mentality determines the aggregate mentality.
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2/ Tight marking. Should I be tight marking fast players or slow players? Or does speed not come into it?
You should tight mark dangerous players, particularly fast players, but not tall players as the marker will probably lose when competiting for the header, and thus would be better off trying to cut out the ball.
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3/ When using short passing style, will using a greater width give the players more room to move in (and therefore find space to receive a pass) or will the players then be too far apart for "short" passing?
Yes it gives the players more room to move. You should not play a wide short passing game in wet weather as the ball tends to hold up.
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4/ Is counter-attacking only effective with direct / long passing styles?
No.
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5/ When a player has a low passing stat, is it better to set him to short (and simple) passing or is it better just to get him to put his foot through the ball with a direct or long passing style (so he doesn't give the ball away in critical areas of the pitch)?
In my opinion you should give the best passers mixed, okay passers short, and poor passers direct/long. This, couple with creative freedom options would provide the good passers with more choices and force poor passers to boot the ball up the pitch so that they don't make mistakes, while allowing the okay passers to pass to a teammate who's a good passer or play simple one touch football where appropriate.
Originally posted by mousey:
My question is, what is technique stats?
Quality of connection with the ball given the angle at which the ball approaches - so a high technique player would be good at volleys and first time shots. It also determines quality of connection in general - so a high technique player would be able to curl the ball or chip the ball if he attempts to. I think it's more than just that but they're the obvious examples.
Need clarification on a few points... 
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