Tactics

FM24 | Replicating real-life lower league tactic

I didn’t play Football Manager 2024 for a while but wanted to get back into it.…
FM24 | A short-term tactic challenge – saving Birmingham City in the Championship

When you are creating a custom skin, you need some save to be able to test…
FM24 | Creating a domestically dominant tactic

“How would the season have to end to be considered successful?” This is among the most…
FM24 (Early Access) | One season to improve the history

I would like to change and improve many things in the history of this beautiful planet.…
FM23 | Preparing to change tactics

“It’s the beginning of April 2026 in my save. It’s Saturday, April 4, 2026, to be…
FM23 | An ordinary match with a great comeback

Do you know that moment when you did something during the match and it worked? The…
FM23 | VVV-Venlo and Lone Central Defender – match analysis, key changes and promotion

I thought quite a lot about how to write this post because it’s not easy to…
FM23 | Building tactics around one central defender with VVV-Venlo – part 1

Searching, deciding and selecting a nation & club for my Football Manager saves is harder and…
FM22 | Squad selection management + tactics + set-pieces strategy [2029/30]

Do you remember that moment when you spent your entire free time with the Football Manager…
FM22 | Three seasons with the false central defender

“The third season was also the last while using the so-called 2-3-3-2 formation with two central…
FM22 | Should I stay or should I run wide with ball

Sorry for the title of the post but I think I listened to this classic song…
FM22 | Searching for my ideal CM(A) player

The central midfielder with the attacking duty is usually the natural part of my formations within…
The EURO dreams many years later | One season with A.C. Milan in FM22

Sunday, June 23, 1996. I was at the football training camp and I was ten years…
FM21 & GAIS | Season Six – prove the tactics!

The unfortunate injuries during the second part of the previous season (2024) brought the tactical changes…
FM21 & GAIS | Season Five = goodbye wing-backs

The unexpected parts of the Football Manager save needs unexpected solutions. The 2024 season brought some…
FM21 & GAIS | The European tactical tweaks

I’m enjoying using the 3-5-2 formation within FM21. A lot. And I also love tweaking it…
FM21 | Next match only

Do you consider tactical changes for just one match when you know you’re underdogs? Or you…
FM20 | Utilising the Half Back role

The season 2024/2025 brought one important thing within my FM20 save in Mexico. My Celaya FC…
FM19: Development of 4-3-3 with CD Magallanes

I tried a lot of formations and tactical styles during my life so far. In real…