Building a Tactic: Passive vs Aggressive | Wednesday Wisdom
Formations 22.01.20 - Grass n Gear
Regular Wednesday Wisdom contributor, FM Grasshopper is back and this time he's joined by his Grass n Gear podcast co-host, Dan Gear. Today, they're running an experiment to see if aggressive and passive tactical styles can be applied to the same squad, while giving you guys an idea of what's required to get the best out of both options.
How to Create Successful Role Partnerships | Wednesday Wisdom
Tactics 18.12.19 - Ihor Crusadertsar
This week's Wednesday Wisdom comes from Ihor Crusadertsar of DictateTheGame who looks into what makes a successful combination of player roles in key areas of the pitch.
The importance of 'In Transition' instructions | Wednesday Wisdom
Tactics 27.11.19 - Guido Merry
@MerryGuido takes a look at transitions and, importantly, 'In Transition' instructions in FM20 so you can better manage the phase between defence and attack.
Football is a game of transitions, matches can be won or lost by switching quickly and successfully between attack and defence. Modern teams base their style of play on these transitional moments, making deadly counter-attacks a house specialty. This shift in style for many teams has been emulated by Football Manager; ensuring your tactical system is set up to give your team the best chance of taking advantage of mistakes in the transitional phases while similarly limiting your vulnerability is key to doing well in FM20.
A look at the Inverted Winger | Wednesday Wisdom
Player Roles 20.11.19 - Guido Merry
Guido Merry takes on the task of analysing the newly-introduced Inverted Winger to see what separates that role from other types of wide-men in FM20.
The Perfect Number 10 | Wednesday Wisdom
Player Roles 07.08.19 - FMGrasshopper
This week's Wednesday Wisdom comes courtesy of @FM_Grasshopper and focuses on the role of the Enganche in FM19. It's a role that can sometimes be overlooked but could help get more out of your number 10.
The 3-5-2 formation guide
Formations 24.07.19 - FMSamo
This week's Wednesday Wisdom comes courtesy of @FMSamo who has created a guide for the 3-5-2 formation. Here, he covers the main points you need to consider in the system while stressing the importance of finding the right players and attributes to fill those roles.
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How to utilise the Libero | Wednesday Wisdom
Player Roles 12.06.19 - Dictate the Game
This week’s Wednesday Wisdom is a debut piece from @DictateTheGame with a focus on the Libero. The defensive role is one that isn’t spoken about too often in the mainstream analysis of football, but its fundamentals are very much ingrained in the modern game.
Choosing the perfect captain | Wednesday Wisdom
Player Roles 29.05.19 - FMSamo
Wednesday Wisdom returns thanks to @FM_Samo who takes on the subject of captaincy. It's a large part of a manager's responsibility, so how do you get it right?
How to master the 4-4-2 | Wednesday Wisdom
Formations 08.05.19 - FMSamo
This week's Wednesday Wisdom comes from @FM_Samo who has discovered the keys to utilizing the 442 formation. The traditional system is making a resurgence in the modern game as well as in FM19. Here's how to get the best from a classic of football philosophy.
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Why you should be utilising the Mezzala role | Wednesday Wisdom
Tactics 01.05.19 - Jonathon Aspey
We're back with another edition of Wednesday Wisdom and this time we're focusing on the Mezzala role. We've brought in @JLAspey to explain how to best deploy the sophisticated midfield role.
How to best prepare for tricky away days | Agony Aunt
Tactics 26.04.19 - Mystery Mentor
Our resident Agony Aunt is here to help solve your tactical troubles and management miseries. He was hailed as El Mejor (simply ‘the best’) during his spell in charge of a Spanish Second Division side where he is still adored to this day… or so he claims.
How to hold onto a lead in crucial games | Wednesday Wisdom
Tactics 24.04.19 - FMCatenaccio
Allow us to introduce a new, regular series to the Byline, one we're titling - Wednesday Wisdom. Every Wednesday we'll host tips and tricks written by the community, for the community. This time we spoke to @FMCatenaccio who is here to advise you on the steps you should be taking when holding onto a lead late into a crucial game.
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