retired_candysklsnflowers

4-4-2 Free TT&F v3 – Synax

Welcome, if you have clicked this then you probably aware of my past tactics success. This is infact likely to be my final tactic for FM2006. Its very time consuming testing, researching, making guides and creating tactics. My new strategy manual will be posted later today, i will probably keep working on that and improving the manual in my spare time and i am more then happy for people to add me to MSN or E-mail me with questions or for a general chat. My email is at the bottom of this post along with the download link for the tactic.

Teams Tested
As before i have tested them with a few teams, mainly middle class teams, i did not sign or purchase anybody using the tactics, i used the default teams so the testing is wrong.

The Formation
Overall I've had well over 4000 downloads, most of which are for my 4-4-2 style tactic, although i do prefer other tactics and i believe i can manipulate them better, 4-4-2 is the most popular tactic for the game, and this is why i have used it along with its past success.

The free 4-4-2 is intact a 4-4-2, but when play starts and the team is spread out often creates a diamond shape, this is because one of the midfielders is more defensive then the other, this means he is able to drop back slightly and help the defenders, the other midfielder is more attacking, this allows him to exploit the middle and help create the chances for the strikers.

Farrows, i have used short farrows for the wingers and midfielders, the only time this isn't the case is with defending the lead tactic or high attack. The reason i choose short farrows is because it gives the winger more time in his favourite position, if he is doing a full long farrow run, he will only be playing in his preferred position for quarter of the time. This is why i choose short.

The 4 Way System
I follow a four way system, home, away, defend lead and high attack each for every situation.

Home – For when your at home, can be used when away against weak opposition.
Away – For away games or very tough home games.
High Attack – When a vital goal is needed, i do not recommend using this unless your running out of time.
Defend Lead – Used in the later stage of the game, this is good against a strong opposition which is fairly likely to score.

Which Tactics Should Be Used & When
4-4-2 Free H - This is the tactic for Home games, or in the situation of an away game where the opposing team is playing very defensively, but I recommend you keep to the away tactic even if this happens. The home is based on a slow, wide formation with a lower time wasting and focus passing set to mixed.
4-4-2 Free A- This is the tactic for away games or home games where you think your going to have trouble with a very good opposition. It follows a quick narrow instruction but with a high time wasting, i believe this makes up for using the players quickly; I also have counter-attack ticked to stretch the opposition.

4-4-2 Free HA- This is the tactic when you need a goal quite urgently, its a very attacking formation but I have attempted to make the defence a bit tighter to lower the chances of conceding in a desperate situation. This is very quick with a low time wasting, but follows a wide width to make the most
of the pitch. Like i said i do not recommend this unless you need an urgent goal.

4-4-2 Free DL- This is the tactic for defending a lead and you believe the opposition has a good chance to score, its slow with a full time wasting and a narrow style to try to keep the formation tight, I have focused passing to down both flanks to attempt to keep the ball away from danger and counter attacking is ticked similar to away games to try and stretch the opposition and then go for the break.

Formation Diagrams
The reason why home and away use the same formation with farrows, is because i wont the team to get used to the positions more, instead of one week telling somebody to run further then he does the other week.
Home & Away

Defend Lead

High Attack


Corners
I have changed them around, i got the odd complaint about the corners being to much of an exploit, some would consider a cheat or glitch, change it back if you would like to. I have now set it so most of the team are spread out around the outside of the area, with a few attacking the posts, i have set a central defender for the posts, put your tallest and best heading player on the nearest post for best effect. The corners are set to near post, this is just for a for a more curl for the closer players, i recommend keeping this if you intend on using the set corner tactics

Passing
I have used a shorter passing system this time round, i have also changed where a lot of crosses come from, this is to give the players more options and opportunity's. The reason for the shorter passing is to gain a more controlling possession feel to the tactic.

Tight Marking
I was asked before why i only use this on the central back two men, this is because often wingers are not skilled and do not have enough anticipation in middle class teams, this can often lead to them being out skilled by the opposing wingers quite easily.

Set Pieces
Some of the below is from my guide, i have pasted it here in case you do not wont to read threw the guide, any parts i have pasted are to do with choosing the right players, for the rest of the tactical guide you must read my guide.

Penalty Taker – This will up the chance of scoring from the penalty.
Main: Penalties, Composure.
Secondary: Influence.

Team Captain – This will make the team a bit more determined and following instructions.
Main: Decisions, Influence, 24+ In Age.
Secondary: Determination.

Free Kicks (Try to have this player as a winger using the opposite foot) – Increases scoring chance of a free kick.
Main: Free Kicks, Flair, Decisions.
Secondary: Crossing.

Corner Taker (Try to have this player as a winger using the opposite foot) – Gives a better cross on the corners.
Main: Corners, Creativity.
Secondary: Crossing.

Throw Taking (Try to use your full backs, set them to take throws on their side) This creates a better throw and more likely to go to a team mate then opposition.
Main: Long Throw.

Choosing Who To Play
Another small part of my guide, this is to help you choose the right players for the positions on the formation.

Goalkeepers – This will make the goalkeeper a better shot stopped and more of a team member then just a goalkeeper.
Main: Reflexes, Handling, Communication.
Secondary: Command Of Area, Ariel Ability, One On Ones.

Wing Backs (Home) – Improves the wingback's use within attacking, better crossing etc. Main: Positioning, Crossing, Anticipation.
Secondary: Stamina, Pace, Decisions.

Wing Backs (Away) - Better for away games, being more of a defensive line then an attacker.
Main: Positioning, Tackling, Anticipation.
Secondary: Stamina, Pace, Bravery.

Central Defenders – This attributes will help the defenders in getting the ball of strikers and making better marking when defending corners and free kicks.
Main: Tackling, Teamwork, Strength.
Secondary: Marking, Positioning, Jumping.

Defensive Midfielder – Improves the chances of the defensive midfielder getting the ball when he is better in these attributes.
Main: Tackling, Positioning, Stamina.
Secondary: Work rate, Bravery, Jumping.

Wingers – Helps the wingers get the ball to the striker quicker and smoother.
Main: Crossing, Dribbling, Passing.
Secondary: Pace, Off The Ball, Creativity. Attacking

Midfielders – This attributes gives the player a more special touch, this is your Zidane, Ronaldinho type position.
Main: Passing, Creativity, Dribbling.
Secondary: Technique, Off The Ball, First Touch. (Finishing is a bonus)

Strikers – Ideal attributes for any striker, being able to position himself better and get the ball round the defenders quite easily.
Main: Finishing, Acceleration, Dribbling.
Secondary: Technique, Pace, Of The Ball.

Home & Away
The difference between home and away are , the tempo, width, time wasting, counter-attacking. The reasons why i use different to home is because the crowd support for the other team push them to be more attacking, i do not wont an attacking war in an away game.

Results

I cannot show the new results as so many people are requesting this and not giving me a chance I will post them tonight

Past Player Scores
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Past Team Scores
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Feedback
This is some feedback from my past tactic, to give an indication of its success.
kittipol - “i got a 5-1 result against Milan with Leicester.”

Jackie - "I seem to be scoring quite a lot of goals and performing superbly. I am getting between 10-15 shots on target every match"

Sir Bobby Moore II - "Nice one Synax, glad to see you got it all sorted! Well done!!, It looks extremely good. I am very impressed."

wwfan - "That's a pretty decent set of results at any level. On first impression it seems you have really understood how TT&F works as your systems look and play in the way a good TT&F tactic should."

Strankan - "Have to say that your defensive results are incredible."

LiverpoolSimplyTheBest - "Some very good results there and your defensive record is simply sensational! I've only ever made one Tactic which has made by defenders play like Gods and this is very similar to that Tactic."

pele10 - "the defense has kicked in(so solid at the back)and i'm still scoring loads of goals."

Anfieldid - "Congratulations on this set of tactics, I'm having great success with them.
21 wins and a draw out of 22 games with my Basel team."

brokas - "I'm trying it with Napoles and i'm currently on Serie A, and I must say I like your tactic very much"

LSTB - “Yet again...Quality Synax”

XJG - “Results are amazing!. Good work.”

Downloads
Here are some download links to my tactics and guides.

4-4-2 Free v3 Tactic Set - http://www.fmdownloads.net//index.ph...filename=4-4-2 Free V3 Tactic Set.zip&directory=Synax Tactics&

FM2006 Strategy Guide V1 - http://www.fmdownloads.net//index.php?action=downloadfi....pdf&directory=Synax Tactics&

V2 will be released by tonight.

Credit

Thanks to everybody that's ever gave me feedback and ideas for my tactics, you may seen another tactic from me but at the moment its a lot less likely, i hope you enjoy it.

Sir Bob - I’ve had several emails with him and he has gave me some very good advice on some of the settings and his tactics are easily some of the best and a great guy.

Nonleague - He helped me with a few tactics and we are also trying to make a good collaboration for LLM and he's also a great guy.

Please look out for my guide, it will be on the main page soon, i am only waiting for my host to get back to host certain pages so i can make the guide a lot more user friendly, thanks in advance.

SYNAX

retired_arelie

I'll give it a try, i normally use my own tactic i created my self it wins things, im Brantwood in the n.irish premiership won protion every year and irish league bla bla, but europe is like a long way away to break thats what im aiming for, and im always up for trying new tactic's drop you seem feedback later and if it goes wrong, il kill my self

Anyways looks good, 4 different ones, well done

retired_candysklsnflowers

thanks for the feedback so far, look forward to more. Synax

retired_tageisen

thanks mate...well done again!

retired_candysklsnflowers

Lol i released it quicker the planned just for you Synax

kaungsel

Is this a more effective version than your previous 4-4-2 Free tactics? (Might sound a stupid question, but I wandered if the changes were because you were just bored of playing the same style or had a lot of new players).

Oh yeah, good work on your previous versions too. I found them pretty effective with my Oldham team, and hence now my Arsenal and England teams so thanks!

retired_candysklsnflowers

Yeah, passing etc its all improved, it is now more controlling then before and certain oportunitys you would miss before are now taken in this one, its alot better. Synax

retired_arelie

Here's my feedback report. (IMO if someone made a tactic(time and effort) and your useing it, its common curtosey to give feedback)

Im Brantwood of N.Ireland.

UEFA Champs League Qual.2 leg 1 Lost 3 - 2 against Valeranga, far superior team in quality, went 3 - 1 down so changed to HA pulled one back, should be a good game in the away leg. ( 55 - 45 % possesion to me tho) ( i have 6 first team injuries aswell)

Uefa Champs League Qual.2 leg 2 Lost 2 - 0 played Away formation went HA they was just too good and i had too many injuries.

League Game Lost 2 - 0 Distellery , playing Home formation was odds on pure favourites to win slumped to a defeat.

League Game Lost - 4 - 0 Linfield, they was predicted winners, played away formation got a thumping.

League Game Lost 1 - 0 Ards, lost again was playing home formation against ards i have a far superior team, starting think this tactic isnt for me

League Game Glentoran Lost 3 - 1 was meant to be a draw by the bookies i get a beat down playing home formation

League Game Cliftonville Lost 1 - 0 they was all over me, my super keeper stopped it being embarassing.



After loseing my first 5 league games, ive decided to try and save my season and go back to my old formation, i saw some beatiful football with this tactic, but i dont think its the tactic, i think its my players, they've been training for years and playing my tactic for years so i think there used to it. Didn't work for me personally but seems to have for others.

All i can say is keep up the good work Synax you can see in your thread you know what your talking about and put a lot of effort into your tactics and explaing your threads, If i start a new game ill use these 4 tactics, ill keep them on my Hard drive for safe keepin

Thanks again, back to 4-4-2 McWolf for me

retired_candysklsnflowers

Thanks im glad you thought the football was beautifull, maybe try it next time with players you feel are good enough and see how it goes, glad it worked to an extent for you though. Synax

retired_arelie

Thanks im glad you thought the football was beautifull, maybe try it next time with players you feel are good enough and see how it goes, glad it worked to an extent for you though. Synax </BLOCKQUOTE>

Yer i saw glimpses of like pure magic and each tactic doing whats its 'spose to, id give it more time if i wasnt already years into my save im pretty sure it would work if i stuck to my guns.