What are we up to indeed..... Welcome one and all to our latest installation into the only Soccer blogging content that brings both entertainment and education all wrapped up in a 5 minute or less bonazna of a read πΊ πΊ πΊ. Today begins another venture into a new territory... A territory that we can … Continue reading SEASON 10: SM24 ATTRIBOOSTS Episode 1
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Season 9: PLAYER ROLES MEETS FORMATION MATTERS EPISODE 29: 5-2-3 meets Player Roles
After 28 formations, and 308 players used, we've reached the final episode of our 9th season in the existence of The Soccermanager Blog... πToday ends what has been quite a journey so far... From the innovation of the '3 at the backs', the revolution of the '4 at the backs', to the unconvention of the … Continue reading Season 9: PLAYER ROLES MEETS FORMATION MATTERS EPISODE 29: 5-2-3 meets Player Roles
Season 9: PLAYER ROLES MEETS FORMATION MATTERS EPISODE 28: 5-4-1B meets Player Roles
We're almost at the final lap as we enter the penultimate formation within season 9... The 5-4-1B is a formation that many will consider to be the orthodox one that we're all used to as fans. Although it does have a similarity in terms of how it looks in its base form to the 5-2-3 … Continue reading Season 9: PLAYER ROLES MEETS FORMATION MATTERS EPISODE 28: 5-4-1B meets Player Roles
Season 9: PLAYER ROLES MEETS FORMATION MATTERS EPISODE 27: 5-4-1A meets Player Roles
I was having an internal conversation with a couple of these formations the other day pertaining the fact that I stated the 5-3-2C as being the most defensively brilliant formation within the entirety of SMW, and some of them were extremely reluctant to agree with me... In fact, they thought I was in "cuckoo land" … Continue reading Season 9: PLAYER ROLES MEETS FORMATION MATTERS EPISODE 27: 5-4-1A meets Player Roles
Season 9: PLAYER ROLES MEETS FORMATION MATTERS EPISODE 26: 5-3-2C meets Player Roles
For the first time since the well beloved 4-4-2's, we have a formation that not only has an 'A' and 'B' side, but also a 'C' side and in today's episode, we'll be taking a look at the 5-3-2C which is considered one of, if not the best, defensive formation that you will find within … Continue reading Season 9: PLAYER ROLES MEETS FORMATION MATTERS EPISODE 26: 5-3-2C meets Player Roles
Season 9: PLAYER ROLES MEETS FORMATION MATTERS EPISODE 25: 5-3-2B meets Player Roles
We're back again with another one lads!!!! In today's episode we have the 'B' side of the 5-3-2 formation and it has a lot of similarities with its 'A' compatriot, but there is one very interesting difference and it is the inclusion of a 'Sweeper' within the backline. We will get into more detail as … Continue reading Season 9: PLAYER ROLES MEETS FORMATION MATTERS EPISODE 25: 5-3-2B meets Player Roles
Season 9: PLAYER ROLES MEETS FORMATION MATTERS EPISODE 24: 5-3-2A meets Player Roles
Welcome back to yet another episode brought to you by the good people over there at The S.M.B! We had to say a hearty goodbye to our beloved '4 at the back series', but the show must go on and as we enter into a new territory, the main objective is to become as difficult … Continue reading Season 9: PLAYER ROLES MEETS FORMATION MATTERS EPISODE 24: 5-3-2A meets Player Roles
Season 9: PLAYER ROLES MEETS FORMATION MATTERS EPISODE 23: 4-3-2-1 meets Player Roles
These relatives keep showing up...Here we have yet again a formation that is in close comparison to another. The 4-3-2-1 is a formation that has a lot of close proximities compared to the previous two formations that we've just went through. It is another formation that focuses on central progression of the ball in order … Continue reading Season 9: PLAYER ROLES MEETS FORMATION MATTERS EPISODE 23: 4-3-2-1 meets Player Roles
Season 9: PLAYER ROLES MEETS FORMATION MATTERS EPISODE 22: 4-3-3B meets Player Roles
The S.M.B is indeed the gift that just keeps on giving! We complete our mini series look at the 'Big 4' formations consisting of what many believe are the 4 most popular formations within the entirety of soccermanager which are both variants of the 4-2-3-1 and 4-3-3. Today, we end it off with yet another … Continue reading Season 9: PLAYER ROLES MEETS FORMATION MATTERS EPISODE 22: 4-3-3B meets Player Roles
Season 9: PLAYER ROLES MEETS FORMATION MATTERS EPISODE 21: 4-3-3A meets Player Roles
ALL HAIL THE π OF FORMATIONS!!!! It's taken 21episodes, 231different players, and over 40 different roles to finally reach the main pinnacle of soccer formations... The kings are in town, so let's give them the respect and undivided attention that they deserve. There is a reason as to why the 4-3-3 has become the most … Continue reading Season 9: PLAYER ROLES MEETS FORMATION MATTERS EPISODE 21: 4-3-3A meets Player Roles