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I am having no luck at all with this tactic. I've been playing notts co for 4 seasons without any joy, could somebody give some advice on exactly what I should be doing?

Do I need to use a playmaker? A targetman? do I follow my assmans advice and use opponents instructions?

Like I've said, I've stuck with this tactic for quite awhile (mainly using control as I am the underdog for most matches) but I just can't seem to score (I have very fast strikers) and am using 9.3.

Help please!!

Yeah, I did the same. Am currently trying my own tactics - but there is a sticky that tells you all about some of the best tactics around. I think that since the latest patch, lots of so called "excellent" tactics no longer work. I'm not sure whats changed, but something has.

Starting to think this whole game is far too complicated.

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Hi all,

Just wanted to post... I've been using this on 9.3 for about 4 seasons with 2 different teams/starts. I think this is a solid tactic - you score some goals, and don't conceed many. However, when you watch a full game, you can see the supply to strikers isn't quite working. Most of my goals come from corners, or scrappy events. Hardly any goals are well made.

I've tried everything to get my squad to fit the brief - two very fast strikers ( Febian Brandy and Daniel Sturridge in championship), and full backs with good crossing etc., but I just don't get great football.

I've concluded that I need to try a different tactic for exiting football.

Take it easy.

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Well, I've parked my AFC Wimbledon for the time being, as I got fed up not being able to sign any decent players in the championship. I've started again with forest, and am doing better than expected, although still seem to be suffering from striker problems. Forest have a weak defence, although Wes Morgan scores 1 in 3. Earnshaw is a waste of space up front, and to test the idea that you need strikers with pace, I am playing Tyson and Kabba up front - both loads of pace. The return is good, but not exceptional. Any ideas?

Dri Fin First Off Acc Pace App Gls Ass Av

Ern 13 13 8 14 15 15 15(7) 5 5 6.57

Kab 12 12 11 12 17 17 6(5) 4 0 6.61

Tyson 12 14 11 12 15 17 36(2) 9 8 6.71

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Is anyone having any luck using 9.3, this tactic was fantastic on 9.2

Hi,

I am using 9.3. So far this season, using control away and against good teams, home otherwise:

My main problem is getting my strikers going. See my scorers, everyone is chipping in, but some of the best scorers are centre backs!? I have 4 main strikers who get injured all the time, and don't score consistantly at all - my FC scored 7 in 7, then 0 in 7. Not sure whats going on.... Have signed more strikers (young/cheap) but still cant get anyone who can consistently finish. Will update if I can explain more..

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Hi Folks,

I've read all your posts and have started using this tactic in league 1 with my AFC Wimbledon. I am using patch 3. This post is for people struggling in lower leagues with the tactic.

Firstly, these tactics rescued me from an incredible slide, heading for definite relegation. Fortunately I used the January window to patch a few squad weaknesses: my DL and DR were not suited, and my strikers included a couple of lumps who I replaced for quickies. I survived, although lots of my players "have lost confidence in their managers abilities".

I've now spent the pre-season trying to get more of the right players to fit the tactics.

A few observations...

I'd like to point out that in lower leagues, as most of you will know, you end up having to pick two or three crucial attributes, and find players that way. With this in mind, I found some strikers with pace and acceleration. This alone does not seem to be the answer, as I had a guy with stacks of both (Bowles below), but couldn't hit a cows arse with a banjo. I've since found an FC with pace, and other good stuff such as dribbling, and this guy may prove to be the answer. I think pace + dribbling may be key.

I also seem to be scoring loads from centre backs at corners. So jumping and heading seem to be key for them. I'lll also point out that pace does not seem to be a factor, as all my defenders are doing well, even slow ones.

Finally, the number of injuries I am having is phenomenal - I seem to need 5 fit strikers all the time, just to have 2 that are fit on the pitch. Anyone else noticing this?

As strikers seem to be the main concern, I'll post my regens, one that doesn't work and was subsequently sold, and the second who should work, but jury is out, and a third who does seem to work, but is injured all the time!

Ross (FC - seems to work like a dream, although his stats are not better than the next guy, who doesn't work as well)

Lloyd (great stats, but doesnot produce enough)

Bowles (seems to have the right stats, but 0 from 14 was enough for me to send him packing!)

My conclusion from this, is that Bowles does not have dribbling but the others do so is crucial stat for your strikers. If anyone else can spot the difference please let me know!?

Hope this has been useful. Currently PLayed 8, W3, D5, L0 and mid table. If I sort the strikers out, I should be in with a promotion shout I think.

GHT