Hey @mahe_donz, I have just got into playing this version again and was wondering. Can the false 9 be changed to something else? I struggle to find anyone suitable in lower leagues to fulfill this role/ Thanks

Hey nick, try changing to more discipline in team instructions. That might help

Im doing really great in home games with this tactic, but it does not seem te work for away games. Any one a suggestion? Im playing Fc Den Bosch in the dutch second division.

Changed it to 4 4 1 1, changed the 2 CM to sp and the AM to AM(Atk) works even better so far with my leeds save.

Wow great tactic, getting a lot of goals and very decent results.

This tactic worked great for me. Got 5th in first year with Stoke, only signings happened in January when Arnautovic left for Monaco. Won champions league in third year with a squad that had no business getting out of the group.

only tactic which really constantly works for me. tried it with 7 different teams never fails.

Real nice tactic so far in my Portsmouth game but it really tires the players out quickly!

what are the player instructions

Tactic is amazing so far, Managing Salford, sitting first and we've scored 79 goals this season, only lost one league game (the B/C choice side was on, resting A for the FA Cup) and the only buy in was Alan Teggart from Dungannon.

@hakan-yilmaz, look at my comment below. It may well be that FM2017 has a better opponent intelligence, meaning that your opponent team adjusts its own playing mentality and strategy cause they know how you are going to play. Mostly I see my opponents play counter attacking football against this tactic and my team cannot score, much possession but no win...

This tacktick works unstable for me. I win like 5/6 matches in a row without giving the opponent a chance and then I cant seem to win like 10 in a row. How is that possible?

Went from drawing almost every game to winning pretty damned consistantly, and my goalkeeper has turned into a saving god. This is awesome.

Was playing the 4-3-3 Goal Machine tactic, struggled. Switched to this tactic and my Leeds team went on a 15 game unbeaten run in their first season. 12th place to 1st. So far, very good.

I am still using it as one of my two main tactics and it works good but it's undeniable that you should keep an eye on your enemy's formation, style of play, their players etc.
It's never recommended to use one tactic only ..

very good tactic with pompey "L2" we win the league very good !!!!!!!!!!!!!! ty !!!!!

be interesting to see what people say after 10-15 games. I had a nice run of wins and than suddenly couple of draws, than started to lose. I had to change things around a bit and am now on a 4-4-2 but mostly kept the instructions from mahe_donz tactics. Cannot say that I win everything anymore, but it is still a good starting point for me into matches.

Need to thank the author of this tactic since it saved my job!!
Was in 16th position of the league with Köln and the media were already speculating who would be my replacement. I was facing Leverkusen in the next game who were top of the table and gave this tactic a go, it couldn't have been worser than my previous one (3-1-3-2).
Won it with a breathtaking 5-0! They played a 4-4-1-1 btw

so far so good, 3 wins in 3 games, no goals against and some massive victories in Sky Bet League One

Can't seem to win :/

Hey Saint, good to hear on your success..

Used this for Oldham. Took them from bottom of English 2nd Division to 13th in the Championship (currently). I have only changed the goalkeeper from team I started with. Very good tactic.

Hi Guys..Checked with the latest update. Works the same. Quick tips. Set Opp instructions to Close down wingers, fullbacks, strikers.

i will try this for my away tactic

Hey Heavy,nscofield, glad that it workd. Leave training to AM. train players with traits. killer balls for CM's, going forward whenever possible.

Great tactic. Awesome results.

What about trainning?

iwb so good

good tactic thx

Hey gavelya, tactic works good on latest patch. Hey Magix, yeah I've tried cwb and they're good. Just that IWB recycle the posession well.

in my hertha berlin i have 10 position ;/

Usually i take a look at opposing threads, if they have a strong game to assist ratio i would close wingers down. Strikers very oftenly i close down and set the central backs to mark tighter. If my strikers would be of higher quality i would shoot them all to hell xD. Also you may set your inside wingers to wingers if they have a much higher star rating playing that position whilst still keeping them in training for the inside role.

mahe_donz, so I asked about this Jan transfer update, and this tactic will suit my version 17.2.1? sorry re the questions I'm still new to this game!

Closing down options for Wingers and strikers will improve your defending. try this from opp instructions..

Hey Gav, are you asking about Jan transfer update

come to version 17.2.1 ???

Thanks Jay, Hey Dirk I'm sure you'll like it. Hey Magix, you can also try closing down for wingers.

Great tactic. Won promotion with a very mediocre Leeds the first year and they're fifth in the Premier League the first time up after 24 games. Not scoring a ton, but not giving up many goals.

I actually create almost the same tactic using 2 WM on attacking role because how effective they are. Will be giving this try.

I found that giving the central defs and depending on quality of opposite wingers giving a mark tighter instruction also on the inverteds helps a lot.

Not against better teams. When opp play 4-2-3-1, I play counter.

well you play counter vs better team and against 4-2-3-1 tactics thats right?

Hey Reece, What team you play with. Its difficut to win all matches. It also depends on quality of a player. Check coach report on consistancy and playing important matches. These are key factors for winning matches.

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Ive played around 40 games with the tactic now and its not working that well anymore, I win some and lost some. I sometimes even lose to lower division teams?! I went on like a 20 win streak and I still do rate the tactic as I am in top half of my league but i cant seem to score alot anymore

Hey Mortiest Morty,Magix, rocksthatkill,deantickner. happy the tactic worked for you.

Hey Zielin, nothing much I do to the tactic for away games. But at times when playing against 4-2-3-1, I change to counter and make quick subs between 50-60 min.

Train midfielders with trait Try Killer Balls often.

Hi Ryn, when opposition play safe,counter football, then it will be difficult to score. There'll be times where the team doesn't score for 3 matches continuous. Try making quick sub and change to counter mentality.

Decent results with this tactic so far - good job!

Confirmed, trouble with english premier second league outfit Wolverhampton after bringing in lots of new players in the 2nd season. Now on a 5 match unbeaten run, only conceeded one goal. Lots of possession and chances created. Thanks a lot!

Going to try this in Japan League 3 hope that is not to low a league and the players will understand the tactic

Hey i play too hertha berlin and i have one question... do you change mentality on away match or when you play vs better teams just like bayern?

works great, i was in the relegation zone with augsburg halfway through the season and after i used your tactic i won almost every match and finished 13.