For Adam.

This is my full strength squad. no big difference, except mavuba move up and sub with modric.
This way, u can play through the flanks as well as through the middle.. More efficiently through the flanks because arteta is good at cutting in and bentley has good crosses. Here, Gonzalez takes on a more defensive role because with modric, he doesn't need to go up as much. Sylvain and Distin need to arrow down because they're both attack minded defenders but dont have enough pace to pull offside traps, so must arrow down to keep them behind. Bale and corluka has good pace and crosses, so arrow up to do overlapping runs.
My shortlist. Reduced alot. Used to have alot more. Oscar is 16 years old, so is computer generated one, not sure if will be as good at ur side or not.

If i notice the opponent is getting too many chances at goal, i will switch to this formation at half time. Bale and corluka arrow down, so they wont do overlapping runs and will stay behind to defend. 2 holding midfielders to conduct tackles as well as to pass the ball forward. Arteta and Bentley more behind than usual to help out if needed. If in this formation, it is better to use a AMC and F C that have higher speed for counter attacks, because in this formation, you're less likely to score from normal chances.


This is my desperate tactic. if at 70 minute, scoreline is draw or im losing by one goal, i will switch to this. no need midfield la.. everything go to the wings, because my wings is the best part of my team. then let them cross or cut in to the middle and pray. If the opponent has an excellent midfield, i might pull one striker down to DM or CM to hold them out.

This are my FM09 formations, thank you for reading.