Johnny Ace

I'm not sure I'm keen on TM's in a 4-2-3-1 but there's no reason it can't work I'd have both WBs on Support so they look to cross early, then inverted Wingers or maybe a Winger and IW on the wings AM spot is tricky but a SS(A) could be fun

I like it, not a huge fan of a lone TF, but he's got plenty of attacking support around him

I'd make no judgement based on that I think you could for a hands off type save, focus on the recruitment and training etc, could be fun

Unless your keeper has one leg, no. But you need to ask a tactical question

I think the only way to get that sort of extreme movement would be to play Erikson at DM and trying to get him to move forward and to the right when attacking

Work rate is pretty important but Team Work less so if you're wanting him as a goal getter

Start out using the simple roles, so FB, WB, CD, DM, CM etc Roles are just a tag for a bunch of instructions, so they're not the be all and end all Once you get to know your players and what they are capable of, then start looking to add the more interesting roles

Something like how you've set yours, looks fine that Then AM(S)/ AP(S) and AM(A)/ SS(A) with a AF(A)/ P(A) and a DLF(S)/CF(S)

I like it! You could also try out a 2 AM - 2 STR box formation with the two wingbacks providing the width

What issues do you have with it?

I'm not sure how far they go back on Steam, but may be worth checking out a few demos I always like FM17, I think FM15 was pretty decent too. They feel dated going back and playing those games now though

I do love a 4-4-2 and always found out in FM, that simpler is better so be following with interest How did no one mention all the whiskey?

I was thinking more long the lines of a 4-2-2-2 Box or a 4-4-2 Diamond, anything without wide attackers

Can someone give me the gist of this thread?

With a 4-2-3-1 DM, I find in FM that play will naturally go down the wings with the wide attackers and wingbacks. With both your both attackers on attack it will emphasise this I know you don't want to, but changing to a narrow shape can help