Season 12: Secret Code Episode 12 :Down Both Flanks and Direct

Are you punching the air too? Unfortunately we have to make the Episode that we really didn't want to make... But, in life, all good things must come to an end and we have to end season 12 today since there will be no looking at the following shithousery of tactical set ups (apologies to … Continue reading Season 12: Secret Code Episode 12 :Down Both Flanks and Direct →

Season 12: Secret Code Episode 11: Down Both Flanks and Mixed

Welcome back to another episode of your favourite Soccermanager content brought to you by the good people over there at The S.M.B! 😎 In today's episode, we take a look at a set up that is rarely used and tends to be one of the more difficult ones to get the best out of: The … Continue reading Season 12: Secret Code Episode 11: Down Both Flanks and Mixed →

Season 12: Secret Code Episode 10: Through the Middle and Long Ball

The tactical innovations just keep on coming! 🌟 🤩 We venture into another long ball Bonnanza and we're hoping that you've been motivated to actually make an effort towards utilizing the Long Ball style of play going forward... You may be surprised to know this but the T.T.M and Long Ball is actually way more … Continue reading Season 12: Secret Code Episode 10: Through the Middle and Long Ball →

Season 12: Secret Code Episode 9: Through the Middle and Short

When it comes to season 12, THE STARS ARE OUT AND ABOUT IN THIS ONE! Today's style of play is arguably the most challenging to play within Soccermanager. It is the one style that limits you the most in terms of who you can afford to have within your team since it demands nothing else … Continue reading Season 12: Secret Code Episode 9: Through the Middle and Short →

Season 12: Secret Code Episode 8: Through the Middle and Direct

Today's style of play brings us a lot of joy to explain since it is our personal favourite style of play and it was one of the very first systems we mastered in SM which led to the overall obsession with this game and the content you are currently reading 15 years later! 😎 When … Continue reading Season 12: Secret Code Episode 8: Through the Middle and Direct →

Season 12: Secret Code Episode 7: Through the Middle and Mixed

Let's get to the centre of your issues... A lot of football people tend to question why play any other system than one which allows the players to operate centrally since the main aim is to score a goal which is located down the center of a field, but it takes quite a lot of … Continue reading Season 12: Secret Code Episode 7: Through the Middle and Mixed →

Season 12: Secret Code Episode 6: Mixed and Long Ball

"HOOO! HEEVE! HOOO!", said the footballers of the 18th century... As bad of a rep long passing gets, we still firmly believe that (if used correclty) it could become a very important key in the cog of Managers who aren't that too interested in the "tactical mumo jumbo" side of footy. Although this style of … Continue reading Season 12: Secret Code Episode 6: Mixed and Long Ball →

Season 12: Secret Code Episode 5: Mixed and Short

From the Spanish national team to Manchester City, it is safe to say that majority of world football are now aiming to implement a style of play that is all about keeping the ball on the deck for as long as possible. It's the latest trend for many a manager who aims to tire out … Continue reading Season 12: Secret Code Episode 5: Mixed and Short →

Season 12: Secret Code Episode 4: Mixed and Direct

Unto the next style of play in an instant! 😤 A counter attacker's dream, this style of play is all about getting the job done as swiftly as possible when on the ball since there is absolutely no time to waste, and there's an XI filled with players who like that level of "no b.s", … Continue reading Season 12: Secret Code Episode 4: Mixed and Direct →

Season 12: Secret Code Episode 3:Mixed and Mixed (Part 2)

Alrighty, so as we promised, let's continue our look into the Mixed and Mixed team instructions with this team that we've chosen in the 4-3-3A. A quick reminder of our star system: 🌟: Player is considered an impactful player but also doesn't have the capabilities to decide a match on his own.🌟🌟: Player is considered … Continue reading Season 12: Secret Code Episode 3:Mixed and Mixed (Part 2) →