Rodgers Revolution 2.0 - Football Manager Stories - FM16

Sean1967

8 years ago

41

16 Aug 2016 09:05:39

We go again.

Transfer budgets disabled. John Collins out, Paul Clement in.

Going to focus on the tactical side of the game rather than squad building as I usually do. Plan to rotate between a 433 and 532 with wingbacks. Priority will be the league in the first season as usually stale tactics lead to 8 or more losses in a season.

Sean1967

8 years ago

41

16 Aug 2016 09:27:00

I plan to work with two squads of XI. When fit the first XI will play, the second string XI is primarily for the cups and to fill in for injured players. When a second string player is injured for a cup game an u21 player will be called up.

1st XI: Gordon, Lustig, Simunovic, Sviatchenko, Tierney, Brown, Bitton, Roberts, Rogic, McGregor, Griffiths

2nd XI: Fasan, Janko, Ambrose, Boyata, Izaguirre, Johanson, Armstrong, Forrest, Commons, Mackay-Steven, Kazim-Richards

Note line ups are for the 433 formation. O’Connell will replace Ambrose once he can be sold and loaned out in the meantime and Mulgrew will replace Boyata when fit.

Sean1967

8 years ago

41

16 Aug 2016 12:34:20

After the second season the won't be many transfers. There will be a mass exodus in January and at the end of the season. I'll also look to bring in players who joined IRL and possibly a couple youngsters for the u21 to fill the gaps there.

Sean1967

8 years ago

41

16 Aug 2016 20:59:33

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/In8421MEv2YJY6Jo4OV2CCgqwROVUb9uAPH2CYch.png

Sean1967

8 years ago

41

16 Aug 2016 20:59:49

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/jpMdZPi6RNFPmiWXBNGMSXeZ17kanCLwBkYLw0AV.png

Control - Flexible
Play Out of Defence - More Direct Passing

Sean1967

8 years ago

41

17 Aug 2016 09:19:21

The team looks solid so far, not conceded many. The 3 goals conceded against Botev was my 2nd strings first run out so I won’t look into that too much. We have yet to concede in a competitive match. Considering I have reduced the first team to 25 players (3 injured) is pretty good with the packed fixture list.

In terms of tactics, despite being relatively direct we have dominated possession with at 57% every game. The wingers are playing how I want the being direct at goal, netting 6 between them already.

The away leg to Tel-Aviv I will roll out the 532 WB for the first time, hopefully it doesn’t backfire on me. Obviously with transfer budgets disabled it was tough to get rid of so many players but around 10 or so went out on loan, notably Derk Boerrigter.

Jamie3

12 years ago

3 hours ago

1,640

Premium

17 Aug 2016 13:15:33

Good luck Sean will be following

Sean1967

8 years ago

41

18 Aug 2016 19:09:43

Thanks @Jamie3

Sean1967

8 years ago

41

18 Aug 2016 19:26:19

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/nODcshzgNA0N48d88kmIzKzdbJadihM8L0XYytxx.png

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/ddPpvDHRF2j7LeLtuk7wqO8aOukJfjhAtclbzJF6.png

Sean1967

8 years ago

41

18 Aug 2016 19:27:41

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/gC9Uat0TfZ9E6aUi7CfFylVqXOsIdBUOH5cKC7n1.png

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/N4ihr3GaFQDuC01HbwL6oY6HTg0lZMKa481G1IWW.png

Sean1967

8 years ago

41

19 Aug 2016 20:47:49

We managed to stay undefeated which is great and progressed through to a tough Champions League Group. I think at this stage even to nick a Europa League spot would be a bonus so not going to be too disappointed by bad results. The three draws in-a-row is slightly concerning but hopefully we can put that right with a win over Aberdeen. My 532 WB is working out a treat away from home in Europe and will be key in any results in the group.

Sean1967

8 years ago

41

20 Aug 2016 11:17:11

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/6cJLxPIP0EyRQX4ltVMkNmwyIvYrqHUx9vs1YFrZ.png

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/cSOPJiXCw8O28hZCgR9YasF5WERwi3s2YB9LOnJQ.png

Sean1967

8 years ago

41

30 Aug 2016 17:33:56

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/4WzGZxt1SCh78mvFffHkKDqEhhreA43YIskHG1xZ.png

https://sortitoutsi.net/uploads/mirrored_images/GKjCrFQojdCJxbkNtSPtmb2Zuby55EjRh6JcJ7B3.png

Sean1967

8 years ago

41

30 Aug 2016 17:38:02

We've been given a decent budget to strengthen in January, having already spent £7m on a striker with 13 goals in 16 games this season. He should help with the lack of goals this season. The defence has been pretty tight but we are light up top. Ideally I want to bring in two or three more during the window.