SEASON 3: FORMATION MATTERS Episode 7: The 3’s series ( 3-2-2-2-1)

Image of this shit-show of a formation within soccermanager I don’t like this formation. Why? Because it’s bascially a 3-4-2-1 that has a lot of ‘2s’ added to it to make it look intreaging or “cool”. I won’t go into a lot of detail about, it but I will still go over the basics. The … Continue reading SEASON 3: FORMATION MATTERS Episode 7: The 3’s series ( 3-2-2-2-1) →

SEASON 3: FORMATION MATTERS Episode 6: The 3’s series ( 3-4-1-2)

3-4-1-2 set up within soccermanager If the 3-4-3 and 3-4-2-1 are ‘cousins’ that normally get mixed up, then the 3-4-1-2 is a good relative of the 3-5-2. In today’s blog, I’ll dicuss the reasons behind me making this statement. Consisting of 3 Defenders, 2 Central Midfielders, 2 Wide Men , 1 Attacking Midfielder and 2 … Continue reading SEASON 3: FORMATION MATTERS Episode 6: The 3’s series ( 3-4-1-2) →

SEASON 3: FORMATION MATTERS Episode 5: The 3’s series ( 3-4-2-1)

3-4-2-1 set up in soccermanager I’m breaking the rules here slighlty for today’s episode as I had to skip over what is actually the next 3 at the back formation found within soccermanager due to today’s formation having a very close relationship with Episode four's 3-4-3. Like I mentioned in that episode, most confuse the … Continue reading SEASON 3: FORMATION MATTERS Episode 5: The 3’s series ( 3-4-2-1) →

SEASON 3: FORMATION MATTERS Episode 4: The 3’s series ( 3-4-3)

A 3-4-3 set up in soccer manager The 3-4-3 is a very intersting formation…. Consisting of 3 Defenders, 2 Central Midfielders, 2 Wide Midfierds and 3 Forwards, it’s a formation that places a lot of attention on wing play while still having enough players in the center of the park to not be completely overloaded … Continue reading SEASON 3: FORMATION MATTERS Episode 4: The 3’s series ( 3-4-3) →

SEASON 3: FORMATION MATTERS. Episode 2: The 3’s series ( 3-1-3-3)

3-1-3-3 set up in soccermanager In today’s episode we take a look at the first formation within this new series. Rather than doing these in the order of how they are presented on soccermanager in the tactics page, I’ve decided to go from all the formations that have 3 at the back. So, first up … Continue reading SEASON 3: FORMATION MATTERS. Episode 2: The 3’s series ( 3-1-3-3) →

SEASON 3: FORMATION MATTERS Episode 1: Introduction

You have NOOOO idea how much this season brings me joy and excitement in abundance! Let me give you a quick back story. About 3 years ago, I started this journey of soccermanager blogging, but I was only uploading blog posts on Facebook. These were the first type of blogs I would write about. I … Continue reading SEASON 3: FORMATION MATTERS Episode 1: Introduction →

SEASON 3: FORMATION MATTERS Episode 3: The 3’s series ( 3-5-2)

A 3-5-2 set up within Soccermanager One of my favourite formations, the 3-5-2 is arguably the most balanced of all the 3 at the back formations found within soccermanger. Consisting of 3 Defenders, 3 Midfielders, 2 Wide Midfielders and 2 Forwards, it’s difficult to go wrong using this system. Rarely will you find a formation … Continue reading SEASON 3: FORMATION MATTERS Episode 3: The 3’s series ( 3-5-2) →

SEASON 2: TACTICS Page; Episode 12: SoccerManager tactics that should be BANNED!

“Football tactics are similar to puzzles. No matter how much or how hard you try, square pegs cannot go into round holes”: Shaheem Jackson (Your’s Truly) With everything I do, I’m a big believer in finishing on a good note. It really helps me to make plans for the next phase ( whether it’s reading, … Continue reading SEASON 2: TACTICS Page; Episode 12: SoccerManager tactics that should be BANNED! →

Season 2: Tactics Page; Episode 11: Patterns of play brought to life: Mixed/Through the Middle and Long ball)

A group of players go out and win a game in a style that gets the best out of the team. That's the key to management.- Sam Allardyce Route one football. Why does it have such a bad reputation? I’ll tell you why? FOOTBALL MEDIA! Playing in this style has been viewed as negative, or … Continue reading Season 2: Tactics Page; Episode 11: Patterns of play brought to life: Mixed/Through the Middle and Long ball) →

Season 2: Tactics Page; Episode 10: Patterns of play brought to life: Through the Middle and Mixed)

"Nothing is impossible in football, and that is our idea, our philosophy"- Mauricio Pochettino Howdy Soccermanagerites! As promised, we’ve got another episode explaining the different patterns of play you can expect whilist using a team within Soccermanagager. Today’s focus will be on yet another intriguing pattern of play: Through the Middle and Mixed This system … Continue reading Season 2: Tactics Page; Episode 10: Patterns of play brought to life: Through the Middle and Mixed) →