Tester Team ME Win % PPG AGF AGA GD PL W D L
Total 69% 2.22 2.8 1.38 1.42 132 91 20 21
ArcShielder FC Bayern 24.4.1 83% 2.6 3.7 1.0 2.71 52 43 6 3
ArcShielder Wolves 24.4.1 76% 2.4 2.6 1.1 1.48 42 32 5 5
YuriB Wolves Holiday 22.4.1 42% 1.5 1.8 2.2 -0.39 38 16 9 13

For several years I've been somewhat obsessed with making a viable tactic in FM with the figure of spades as a challenge. This year I decided to try creating a plug and play tactic for the first time and to my surprise I can say that it went well.
 

I set myself rules for this challenge:
 

- No transfers. 
- Only use defensive versions of this tactic if one of the players is sent off (which was very rare). Theses defensive tactics are available below (make sure to read the instructions to understand their purpose).

 

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3406521082

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3406521082
 

I felt I had to go down this route, however unreasonable it might have been in the circumstances of the game, because it was the only way to prove that the tactic demonstrates consistency in success.
 

At the first attempt I took charge of Wolves and won the Premier League, focusing only on the league due to the lack of depth in the squad to play in the two cups (I literally played with the B/C team).
 

In the second attempt I tried to see how far I could go with an elite team and I smashed the league with 116 goals scored and won every possible title, including the Champions League final where I beat Liverpool 5-2.

 


 

  • What is requested of you as a coach 


The tactic creates an overload on the wings and often have 5 to 6 men in the opponent's goal area. You will from time to time be exposed, but it's important to have very pacey wingbacks and with high dribbling if you want to make the best out of this tactic both offensively and defensively.

 

Make sure to reinforce 2 or 3 extra players in your squad and make sure to adapt natural roles that do not fit this tactic. 

 

If you have a towering striker, it is definitely a plus. 

 

Watch out for your training calendar, this tactic demands a lot of the players phisically. Same about medical department. I reccomend Mike's Schedule Units and make few minor tweaks along your journey. 

 

Make the best out of corners since you'll have plenty. Both Wolves and Bayern were tied up with 2nd place for most corners scored, so it is hardly OP if you use Zealand's corner routine, but it can create danger out of set pieces as you will win a lot of 2nd balls outside of the goal area. 

Learn how to speak to players to motivate them. There are useful guides out there, it still plays a big role in the game and I am quite experience in this regard. If you struggle then at the very least make sure to have high mental stats as a coach. 

That's it! I hope you enjoy this tactic. You will score plenty as an underdog or as an elite team: Wolves went 93-43 and Bayern went 116-29 at the end of the season in their respective leagues. 



Test Results


FC Bayern

ArcShielder
1 month ago
1 week ago
2
ME Win % PPG AGF AGA GD PL W D L
24.4.1 83% 2.6 3.7 1.0 2.71 52 43 6 3

Wolves

ArcShielder
1 month ago
1 week ago
2
ME Win % PPG AGF AGA GD PL W D L
24.4.1 76% 2.4 2.6 1.1 1.48 42 32 5 5

Wolves

YuriB
5 years ago
3 weeks ago
1
ME Win % PPG AGF AGA GD PL W D L
22.4.1 42% 1.5 1.8 2.2 -0.39 38 16 9 13

One of the worst Tactics I've tried



Comments
ArcShielder
1 month ago
1 week ago
2

On Holiday it's already bad since the team will be jaded (and injured) over time, but at least show some screenshots as a proof. 

I can hardly thank someone for trying this tactic by sitting idle (no feedback whatsoever other than results) and with no means of verification. Otherwise I could see where to get better and how to improve this tactic over time.

YuriB
5 years ago
3 weeks ago
1

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