This setup dominates the center of the pitch, making it hard for opponents to build up play. It allows for quick one-twos between your strikers and the attacking midfielder. Key Tips:
Setting a strong forward as a "Target Man" and feeding him with "Head" or "Run Onto Ball" is highly effective. Football Manager 2005 Best Tactics
: Narrow defensive shape to deny space between the lines, combined with quick direct passing on the counter. Sports Interactive Community Forums 3. The Narrow 4-4-2 Diamond This setup dominates the center of the pitch,
If they are slow or lack mental sharpness, a quick striker will break through cleanly 4 to 5 times per match. Closing Down : Narrow defensive shape to deny space between
If you want to win, play the 4-4-2 with the MC arrow. If you want to have fun, play anything else.
A strong striker who can hold the ball up works best in this formation to bring the AMC into play. 3. The 4-2-3-1 Attacking Domination
While the "Diablo" tactic famously broke the match engine in Championship Manager 03/04, its architectural principles carried over into FM05 with devastating effects.