It is quite disheartening, though. We expect -- hope -- this years to be better than the previous years version, and then are left with the same disappointment from the past version. Yet we all buy it and persevere because its football. It would be nice if they could at least address a few problems with this years version, but I won't hold my breath. I did, for those who were inquiring of my tactics nearer the start of the post, put another together to test a few things. First I kept the same opposition as a test bed, Port Vale friendly. Second, I included "roam from position" for my advanced forward, albeit belatedly at 22.22. He did, however, score from a great cross five minutes later. It was his only goal, despite there being many instances when either winger could have simply crossed the ball to him as he was perfectly placed. I also noticed in the test game that the the 8s are more inclined to put a through ball to the wingers than they are to the 9, despite the latter being better placed. Though I did learn one thing: defensive wingers playing on the opposite foot work way better than any inverted winger/winger/inside forward out of possession. Both defensive wingers on support were when possession is lost harassing the opposition instantly along with the 8s. Pity they treat the 9 like a social leper. Note. The pass map looked a right mess, but the image after reveals more my thinking.