FM08 - United 4-3-1-1 (Original 8.0.1) + 8.0.2 Tweeks - FMFormation.net - Football Manager

heathxxx · 09-05-08, 10:25 AM

Edit - The title should read 4-3-1-2, not 4-3-1-1

This tactic was originally created on the SI Forums by MD-Ronaldo for version 8.0.1 of FM08. It worked superbly, in particular for Manchester United, with whom the tactics was specifically created. Obviously it can be adapted to suit other teams and players.

Unfortunately, we've not heard anything from MD-Ronaldo for some time now. When the 8.0.2 patch was released, a lot of the changes that were made caused problems with this tactic.

I've made them available to download below. You'll find there's both a "Home" & "Away" tactic. Works fine with Manchester United (and other teams) with 8.0.2.

4-1-3-1-1_MD-Ronaldo (Home).tac - heathxxx tweeked.

4-1-3-1-1_MD-Ronaldo (Away).tac - heathxxx tweeked.

Mostly, I've shored things up defensively a little better since the 8.0.2 patch.

This was my own initial progress.

Conceded a goal each in the League Cup, and Champions League, but fielded my fringe players and some youngsters in each game. Only league goal conceded so far was in a 4-1 victory over Chelsea with a direct free-kick.

The league table after 10 games.

I need to add here that I do go into a little detail. I always use opposition instructions and I generally have my two centre-backs man marking opposing strikers.

If I'm not entirely happy with how my team is performing during a match, I'll make slight changes to mentality, passing and tempo.

Team talks I tend to encourage more than get upset with a player, although I will say I'm "disappointed" if a player is on a 6 or lower match rating. If he doesn't improve quickly after half-time, I'll change him for someone else.

I still use this system when I'm playing with Manchester United. I particularly like the fact that Cristiano Ronaldo performs similarly in-game to his real-life exploits, chipping in with plenty of goals.

robolee · 10-05-08, 04:02 PM

care to upload the tweaked ver for 8.02 to mediafire?

heathxxx · 10-05-08, 06:18 PM

I've never used Mediafire before. Best I can suggest is if Bozza uploads them to the downloads section here.

**Bozza** · 10-05-08, 09:23 PM

Thanks for the tactic mate! Really wonder if it works with an AMC next to the striker. Might try it soon!

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Originally Posted by heathxxx

I've never used Mediafire before. Best I can suggest is if Bozza uploads them to the downloads section here.

Why not add it to our downloads center yourself mate? This way you can track the number of downloads on FMF and make a downloadlink in this topic to the download topic.

heathxxx · 11-05-08, 12:25 AM

It may work with an AMC and a MC barrowed instead. Slightly more advanced up the pitch, but may leave you open more in midifeld when the opponents counter.

I would probably narrow the team width if I was going to do this, so the wide players are a little more central and keep things tight.

When I last played this system with Man Utd, I managed an unbeaten run of 156 matches in all competitions, my best run in any save yet. I wish I could post more images from that save, but lost that and lots of other stuff when the HD died on my old PC.

I may start another Man Utd game soon with this system. It's the only setup I use with them and has worked a treat, getting the best out of the starting squad.

heathxxx · 11-05-08, 01:26 PM

You just know I'm dying to say "Who's Henk Goitom?"

He's the advanced striker. I managed to get Agüero as my deep striker (AMC farrowed to FC).

I just love the quality of the football this tactic produces and of the three I've submitted here, this is my personal favorite, especially if you've got the players.