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 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) →

SEASON 2: Tactics Page; Episode 9: Patterns of play brought to life (Down both flanks and Mixed)

"Your reputation dosen’t stand for anything. You have to come and try to get up and show you’re capable of doing your job": David Moyes This system is a tricky one to explain. On the surface, it seems legit enough but I can guarantee that it is very rare to see a team playing it … Continue reading SEASON 2: Tactics Page; Episode 9: Patterns of play brought to life (Down both flanks and Mixed) →