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So I came up with this Thor's Hammer concept, partly because the team shape looks like the hammer, but mainly because I wanted a tactic that provided a solid defence that could withstand bigger sides and then flip in an instant to a heavy hitting attacking force, blind siding the opponent.
This tactic was my first and only tactic I created myself back on FM 18. I used it to take Wigan to the Premiership. It was doing so well for me that I uploaded it to Steam Workshop and from the feedback I had on there it proved to be an overall success for most that used it. Currently I am testing this with FC Halifax in the Vanarama National League.
This tactic is a high tempo, short passing, attacking 4-4-1-1 tactic. Your players will need to fit the roles reasonably well although they don't need to be perfect (I say that as my team loosely fit and seem to be coping fine). I recommend as a minimum that the back four defenders match the player roles as close as possible in order to maintain the defensive integrity aspect of this tactic.
When developing this tactic back on FM 18, the defence were very leaky, an issue that I fully addressed and so far that water tight defensive aspect seems to have carried over well.
I think it is possible to make some minor tweaks with regards to player roles, if you require to do so in order to match up with the players you have. For example I have changed the AMC role from trequartista to advanced forward (attack), this was purely because I had a decent AMC for my Non League team, but he really did not suit the trequartista role.
Please give it a go and let me know in the comments how it's going, hopefully you see the instant success that myself and others are having so far with this one. Please leave contstructive feedback guys.
Just for those new to FM, please ensure you copy this tactic file to the following folder (Documents/Sports Interactive/Football Manager 2020/tactics). Then in game, go to tactics page, use the drop down menu in the top left of the tactics page and select 'Load' and select the tactic file you downloaded.
*****UPDATE******
18/11/2019
So a little update or advice rather, I am noticing that my team are beginning to struggle a little in the scoring department against smaller teams. I believe that the reason behind this is that as my club rep increases with more and more wins under the belt, the more defensive these teams set up against me as a result (something I have read on the internet recently). To try and negate this, if come half time I am drawing, winning 1-0 or even losing (usually 1-0 as a result of a well executed counter), I switch the mentality from Attacking to Positive. In doing so my players are just showing a bit more patience when going forward, picking their passes and shots a little more wisely. I tried this in quite a few games so far and seems to really do the trick, often getting 2 to 3 goals in the second half, whilst my defence appears to remain solid. It doesn't always work but I have noticed a definite positive trend when making this half time tactical tweak.
17/11/2019
After some of you commented about the tactic file not been found in game, I have saved and uploaded the tactic again here, hopefully that does the trick. I'm not sure if tactics used in the BETA version of the game will be compatible when the full version releases. I will re-upload once full version goes live.
27/03/2020
After being away from FM for several months, I'm starting a fresh save with Derby County. I will flex the tactic and make sure it works well with any updates that have occurred since my last session. Once i'm happy I will re-upload the tactic file here so you can be sure to have the latest version. Watch this space.
This tactic was my first and only tactic I created myself back on FM 18. I used it to take Wigan to the Premiership. It was doing so well for me that I uploaded it to Steam Workshop and from the feedback I had on there it proved to be an overall success for most that used it. Currently I am testing this with FC Halifax in the Vanarama National League.
This tactic is a high tempo, short passing, attacking 4-4-1-1 tactic. Your players will need to fit the roles reasonably well although they don't need to be perfect (I say that as my team loosely fit and seem to be coping fine). I recommend as a minimum that the back four defenders match the player roles as close as possible in order to maintain the defensive integrity aspect of this tactic.
When developing this tactic back on FM 18, the defence were very leaky, an issue that I fully addressed and so far that water tight defensive aspect seems to have carried over well.
I think it is possible to make some minor tweaks with regards to player roles, if you require to do so in order to match up with the players you have. For example I have changed the AMC role from trequartista to advanced forward (attack), this was purely because I had a decent AMC for my Non League team, but he really did not suit the trequartista role.
Please give it a go and let me know in the comments how it's going, hopefully you see the instant success that myself and others are having so far with this one. Please leave contstructive feedback guys.
Just for those new to FM, please ensure you copy this tactic file to the following folder (Documents/Sports Interactive/Football Manager 2020/tactics). Then in game, go to tactics page, use the drop down menu in the top left of the tactics page and select 'Load' and select the tactic file you downloaded.
*****UPDATE******
18/11/2019
So a little update or advice rather, I am noticing that my team are beginning to struggle a little in the scoring department against smaller teams. I believe that the reason behind this is that as my club rep increases with more and more wins under the belt, the more defensive these teams set up against me as a result (something I have read on the internet recently). To try and negate this, if come half time I am drawing, winning 1-0 or even losing (usually 1-0 as a result of a well executed counter), I switch the mentality from Attacking to Positive. In doing so my players are just showing a bit more patience when going forward, picking their passes and shots a little more wisely. I tried this in quite a few games so far and seems to really do the trick, often getting 2 to 3 goals in the second half, whilst my defence appears to remain solid. It doesn't always work but I have noticed a definite positive trend when making this half time tactical tweak.
17/11/2019
After some of you commented about the tactic file not been found in game, I have saved and uploaded the tactic again here, hopefully that does the trick. I'm not sure if tactics used in the BETA version of the game will be compatible when the full version releases. I will re-upload once full version goes live.
27/03/2020
After being away from FM for several months, I'm starting a fresh save with Derby County. I will flex the tactic and make sure it works well with any updates that have occurred since my last session. Once i'm happy I will re-upload the tactic file here so you can be sure to have the latest version. Watch this space.
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ninjanevo
Some or even all of the above might be common knowledge to you, if it's not, give it a try and hopefully get you on your way with your challenge.
thegooner
DeeJ
ninjanevo
Hxlden
ninjanevo
Insomniac_911
ninjanevo
Insomniac_911
I'm at work right now but I'll grab screenshots later.
Morale overall isnt the greatest. Probably due to us being bottom of the league since day one lol and my centre backs are fairly strong and both have good knowledge of the position they play in the formation yet I still leak goals. Havent won in 6 with 3 draws and 3 defeats. One of those draws was after conceding 2 very late goals to Blackburn after being 2-0 up 😥
ninjanevo
Insomniac_911
Loaned a few players here and there as funds are woeful.
Here's my latest results. A couple of random wins here and there but as you can see, only 3 clean sheets in the last few months.
Used the morale advice before playing Hull. Literally tried everything from team meetings to individual chats to give players a boost which seemed to work, then next game against QPR I think I had 2 shots on target all game and done nothing but give away possession. I really want to stick with these tactics as theres proof there that it works, but I dunno. Finding it hard to gain confidence with it at the moment.
Edit; Just lost to Cardiff who have lost 9 in a row. Think I'll give up. 😂🙄
thegooner
Have you got the tactic trained in all 3 slots? Something I've noticed in all recent versions is even when the tactic is fluid check your starting players individually. I have 2 or 3 still showing as accomplished with position only. I found that increasing there individual training and getting them into the right group for training helps massively.
The season prediction and club overall star rating also have an impact. Hope these help a bit
thegooner
Insomniac_911
I'll try your advice with the midfielders and get back to you. Theres 6 games left of the season and I'm 8 points from safety. If I stay up from that I'll retire 😂
Also by having it trained in all 3 slots do you mean having match tactics trained in all 3 training slots for each day? If so I have that training set for one slot every day..🤔
thegooner
On the tactic screen you have 3 slots to put tactics in put the same one in all 3 and it helps train up the tactic quicker.
Insomniac_911
ninjanevo
Insomniac_911
thegooner
Bad luck on relegation mate, have a think over things regards training etc also try 6 pre season friendlies (should get you fluid in the tactic). You will probs be one of the favs to go up. Hopefully a better season lies ahead.
DeeJ
Sorry for the delayed reply, I stuck the whole season, main tweaks were moving the right and left mid forward to wingers in games against weaker opposition and if I fell behind.
davidb30
Eivind Maarstig