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
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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 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)
Season 12: Secret Code; Episode 2: Mixed and Mixed
Oh... So we forgot to mention that we will be using 10 formations that we personally believe will be the best one to use based on the team instuctions that you've decided to play. MIXED AND MIXED! The style of play that is synonymous with beginners of our beautiful game but has WAY more nuance … Continue reading Season 12: Secret Code; Episode 2: Mixed and Mixed
Season 12: Secret Code; Episode 1: Intro
*🎤 * *🎤* *🎤* "Is this thing on?" AYOOO and welcome back to another season of the one (THE ONLY!): The S.M.B!!! 🎺 😎 🤸♂️ The last time we spoke to each other we were dealing with a bit of remorse with the premature ending of season 11... 😔 But not to worry! We've been … Continue reading Season 12: Secret Code; Episode 1: Intro
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