Advice for a tactics newbie?

Hi,
I have just started a game as Leeds and feel that I have a squad capable of a playoff finish, however, I just can't seem to get any tactics to work. I have lost my first 5 games of the season and am 2nd bottom, only scoring 3 goals in those games. I have mainly been trying a 4-5-1 formation, at home trying to play attacking football and retain possession, but away from home playing more direct, counter attacking football. Nothing seems to be working for me though, and could do with some advice, particularly regarding the team and player instruction buttons, which I haven't managed to get to grips with yet. If anyone has any advice or ideas for tactics that could work well for me in the Championship, it would be much appreciated. My job depends on it!

Thanks

Try a 4-1-1-3-1 system with attacking and balanced then tweak to suit players

Have a gander at this: http://community.sigames.com/showthread.php/366111-How-to-Play-FM14-A-Twelve-Step-Guide