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... 😌Today 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 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 19: 4-2-3-1A meets Player Roles

Woah... Just realized that the upcoming 4 formations are without a shadow of doubt some elite levels in terms of popularity and effectiveness. We start off with the 4-2-3-1A, a formation that is all about nullifying your opponent by causing them issues through getting as many players "in between the lines" as you possibly can. … Continue reading Season 9: PLAYER ROLES MEETS FORMATION MATTERS EPISODE 19: 4-2-3-1A meets Player Roles →

Season 9: PLAYER ROLES MEETS FORMATION MATTERS EPISODE 18: 4-5-1B meets Player Roles

The second type of 4-5-1 within SMW is basically the same as episode 17 but with even more of an intention to be on the defensive side. If the 4-5-1A has your midfield 3 seeking different methods of getting as close to the opponent's defensive third as much as possible, then today's formation is a … Continue reading Season 9: PLAYER ROLES MEETS FORMATION MATTERS EPISODE 18: 4-5-1B meets Player Roles →

Season 9: PLAYER ROLES MEETS FORMATION MATTERS EPISODE 17: 4-5-1A meets Player Roles

Here we have yet another formation within our '4 at the back' merry go round... In this episode we take a look at a formation that still remains one of the more popular formations within today's game. The 4-5-1 was popularized back in the early 2000's by what many consider to be a very 'Special' … Continue reading Season 9: PLAYER ROLES MEETS FORMATION MATTERS EPISODE 17: 4-5-1A meets Player Roles →