Hi, all.
As I can't log in to FML currently, I have time to write few words about, how to do it almost right.
I will start from totally beginning.
As you all know or don't, first you have to create an initial squad. You can spend 100k on daily wages and 500k on acquisition fees. Normal would be that 100k limit wont bother you rather it will be 500k. Especially when you follow my recommendations.
Before logging into new GW first time you should do your homework aka scouting. Create a shortlist of players you would want to have. Shortlist should be big as you wont get everyone you want. Use every help you can get to create this shortlist (FM08 database, FM fan sites where people recommend players aka dugout etc.).
Week1
Creating initial squad: Do not use 'autoselect squad' if possible. 1st try to sign as much talented youngsters as possible. Add 3-5 seniors also. Seniors can easily be over 30 years as their acq fees are smaller, aka Barros Schelotto, Zamapgna. You can sell them later for good money as they still are quality. Use your 500k u to max. Wage arround 50-60k is good enough. Confirm squad, done :).
End your setup assistant tasks and start playing(choose FA definetly).
1st put some skills to train, plan your skill training wisely, so that your skill training wont end when you are offline.
2nd figure out what tactics dou you want to start playing. I recommend 451 or 433 as my experience shows that my favourite 442 diamond wont be good enough if you dont have world-class midfield.
Tactics1: As said 451/433 should be good tactics to start. Both tactics need use a targetman, so be sure you have one or go to market and sign one on trial. I prefer those 2 tactics cause they give me chance to dominate midfield, but also abilty to be deadly during counter attacks. One vital thing that probably is often missed are set-pieces. Every good team needs good set piece taker. For corners ability 17 atleast and same number goes for free kicks. Would be nice to have a penalty taker 15 and above, penalties are tricky for some players, so watch it, some may have good abilty, but preformance just isnt there. SPs can win you important games and bring in vital cash.
Market1: In start you should be very careful at market. You see people signing big numbers of trials. Dont fall into that trap, sign only few good trialists you need preferably with low wages. Then you make most of the profit during daily updates and will be able to sign good players in future. Basically stay quiet on market during first week and raise your funds.
Matches1: Try to play as much games as possible in the start. Cause you want to get your rank fast and players to 100% fitness as this is the key that they will get max benefit from training and can develop. Until you aint sure about your team strenght try to avoid entering cash comps aslo dont forget that home games are easier to win than away.
Week2
During week2 FA competitions start, dont rush into them before you have improved your squad to full strenght. When 1st season kicks off you will recieve FA comp money.
Market2: Hopefully for that time you have shortlisted most of the players you are interested in game and you aware of them being on trial or if someone has bidded on them. So choose your new siging(s) wisely and dont go crazy on wage auctions, as there are plenty of stars available to sign. Probably you will see some better players available than your current seniors. Try to sell the ones you dont need anymore to sign better ones, probably there is enough money in other ppls pockets and they are willing to spend it on your players. Ask wisely, and dont rush into selling without profit unless needed. Before big signings, you have to learn Transfer Negotion skill let say up to level3. You can save big bucks with it. Contract negotion skill aint nessecary till next offseason, when you start renewing contracts.
Matches2: If you have done your job well you are in Top50 and i would reccommend to start entering cash involved competitions. Again, choose wisely, you wont win them all for sure, so keep and eye that money distribution would be normal, say that in 16 team comp atleast 4 teams get profit in 32 comp 8. Those are for knock-outs, but Leagues should be around same values. Also, comps with long resolving date(over 21 days aint recommended) dont give you fast profit what you are probably seeking.
Tatctics2: You have had time to unlock some tactics skills and now you can improve it further.
Corners: Distribution to 6 yard box is the best and make sure that you have one DC with very good jumping and very good heading, put him to challenge GK. Other good jumper and header can be set to attack near corners. Good finisher to stand or attck far post. Main idea is to spread your players to various positions possible. So that they can go after loose balls. Works a treat.
I possible I would recommend that your corner takers are your DL and DR, not vital, but atleast they have some duties then.
Week 3-4
Probably you have made some signings but kept your wages low for someone big. Now it should be the time. Raise money that you need by selling those whom you dont need or whom he is going to change, again, don't sell low. Of course its not wise to try to sell too high also, as nobody will pay. I would recommend to go for attacking player AMC/MC or FC, if you dont have very good SP players, then you should try to get the Big star who has those abilities like Pirlo, Ronnie or someone else like that.
If you see a bargain and you see he can help your team go for it, just dont keep not needed players in team, sell them.
Keep playing as much games as you can to keep/raise your rank.
2nd offseason(week 5).
Be ready for it. That means you have some spare cash and your wages aint high comparing your profit. There can be real bargains on wage auctions. Check who will be available and make your plans. Dont show other your moves and bid in as late as possible. Why? Less fuss means usually smaller wages. And dont go nuts with wages, as it may ruin all your progress.
Be sure that everyone you want in your team will get new conracts and sell others with profit.
Living and dominating your GW(key points)
If you have done everything properly in the start and played your official games being online you probably ended up in your FA Premiership.
Some key notes from me then how to stay in top.
1. Be active, play games
2. Control your finance
3. Set your tactics properly and if needed change them(Dont forget set pieces)
4. Big shortlist(it means lots of news, but you wont miss out on bargains)
5. Always have a budget for useful bargain
6. Youths + some seniors are for the start, but for domination in future you need 11 classy seniors(but with youth you can make great profit to fund your seniors).
7. Every player in starting 11 must have his purpose.
Uh ... this is too long text for me :P.
As I can't log in to FML currently, I have time to write few words about, how to do it almost right.
I will start from totally beginning.
As you all know or don't, first you have to create an initial squad. You can spend 100k on daily wages and 500k on acquisition fees. Normal would be that 100k limit wont bother you rather it will be 500k. Especially when you follow my recommendations.
Before logging into new GW first time you should do your homework aka scouting. Create a shortlist of players you would want to have. Shortlist should be big as you wont get everyone you want. Use every help you can get to create this shortlist (FM08 database, FM fan sites where people recommend players aka dugout etc.).
Week1
Creating initial squad: Do not use 'autoselect squad' if possible. 1st try to sign as much talented youngsters as possible. Add 3-5 seniors also. Seniors can easily be over 30 years as their acq fees are smaller, aka Barros Schelotto, Zamapgna. You can sell them later for good money as they still are quality. Use your 500k u to max. Wage arround 50-60k is good enough. Confirm squad, done :).
End your setup assistant tasks and start playing(choose FA definetly).
1st put some skills to train, plan your skill training wisely, so that your skill training wont end when you are offline.
2nd figure out what tactics dou you want to start playing. I recommend 451 or 433 as my experience shows that my favourite 442 diamond wont be good enough if you dont have world-class midfield.
Tactics1: As said 451/433 should be good tactics to start. Both tactics need use a targetman, so be sure you have one or go to market and sign one on trial. I prefer those 2 tactics cause they give me chance to dominate midfield, but also abilty to be deadly during counter attacks. One vital thing that probably is often missed are set-pieces. Every good team needs good set piece taker. For corners ability 17 atleast and same number goes for free kicks. Would be nice to have a penalty taker 15 and above, penalties are tricky for some players, so watch it, some may have good abilty, but preformance just isnt there. SPs can win you important games and bring in vital cash.
Market1: In start you should be very careful at market. You see people signing big numbers of trials. Dont fall into that trap, sign only few good trialists you need preferably with low wages. Then you make most of the profit during daily updates and will be able to sign good players in future. Basically stay quiet on market during first week and raise your funds.
Matches1: Try to play as much games as possible in the start. Cause you want to get your rank fast and players to 100% fitness as this is the key that they will get max benefit from training and can develop. Until you aint sure about your team strenght try to avoid entering cash comps aslo dont forget that home games are easier to win than away.
Week2
During week2 FA competitions start, dont rush into them before you have improved your squad to full strenght. When 1st season kicks off you will recieve FA comp money.
Market2: Hopefully for that time you have shortlisted most of the players you are interested in game and you aware of them being on trial or if someone has bidded on them. So choose your new siging(s) wisely and dont go crazy on wage auctions, as there are plenty of stars available to sign. Probably you will see some better players available than your current seniors. Try to sell the ones you dont need anymore to sign better ones, probably there is enough money in other ppls pockets and they are willing to spend it on your players. Ask wisely, and dont rush into selling without profit unless needed. Before big signings, you have to learn Transfer Negotion skill let say up to level3. You can save big bucks with it. Contract negotion skill aint nessecary till next offseason, when you start renewing contracts.
Matches2: If you have done your job well you are in Top50 and i would reccommend to start entering cash involved competitions. Again, choose wisely, you wont win them all for sure, so keep and eye that money distribution would be normal, say that in 16 team comp atleast 4 teams get profit in 32 comp 8. Those are for knock-outs, but Leagues should be around same values. Also, comps with long resolving date(over 21 days aint recommended) dont give you fast profit what you are probably seeking.
Tatctics2: You have had time to unlock some tactics skills and now you can improve it further.
Corners: Distribution to 6 yard box is the best and make sure that you have one DC with very good jumping and very good heading, put him to challenge GK. Other good jumper and header can be set to attack near corners. Good finisher to stand or attck far post. Main idea is to spread your players to various positions possible. So that they can go after loose balls. Works a treat.
I possible I would recommend that your corner takers are your DL and DR, not vital, but atleast they have some duties then.
Week 3-4
Probably you have made some signings but kept your wages low for someone big. Now it should be the time. Raise money that you need by selling those whom you dont need or whom he is going to change, again, don't sell low. Of course its not wise to try to sell too high also, as nobody will pay. I would recommend to go for attacking player AMC/MC or FC, if you dont have very good SP players, then you should try to get the Big star who has those abilities like Pirlo, Ronnie or someone else like that.
If you see a bargain and you see he can help your team go for it, just dont keep not needed players in team, sell them.
Keep playing as much games as you can to keep/raise your rank.
2nd offseason(week 5).
Be ready for it. That means you have some spare cash and your wages aint high comparing your profit. There can be real bargains on wage auctions. Check who will be available and make your plans. Dont show other your moves and bid in as late as possible. Why? Less fuss means usually smaller wages. And dont go nuts with wages, as it may ruin all your progress.
Be sure that everyone you want in your team will get new conracts and sell others with profit.
Living and dominating your GW(key points)
If you have done everything properly in the start and played your official games being online you probably ended up in your FA Premiership.
Some key notes from me then how to stay in top.
1. Be active, play games
2. Control your finance
3. Set your tactics properly and if needed change them(Dont forget set pieces)
4. Big shortlist(it means lots of news, but you wont miss out on bargains)
5. Always have a budget for useful bargain
6. Youths + some seniors are for the start, but for domination in future you need 11 classy seniors(but with youth you can make great profit to fund your seniors).
7. Every player in starting 11 must have his purpose.
Uh ... this is too long text for me :P.
3 comments:
Well written, I use the same tactics to survive the game.
See you soon I guess in GW 14 or 15.
Don David
Diest United GW10 RIP
soon GW 15
Hello! I have tried this 4-6-0 formation in fml,but i cant get the instructions right.What are the team instructions and player instructions in this formation? im not in the same gameworld as you:-)
Hendero
read newer posts ;)
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