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PostPosted: Thu Dec 12, 2002 11:58 am    Post subject: Formations
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Any suggestions as to which formation works well? I know several people have been playing for a few seasons at least. I have observed that many people use 4-4-2. Any reason, suggestions, Pros and Cons? Question

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PostPosted: Thu Dec 12, 2002 1:43 pm    Post subject: Re: Formations
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Any suggestions as to which formation works well? I know several people have been playing for a few seasons at least. I have observed that many people use 4-4-2. Any reason, suggestions, Pros and Cons? Question

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I use 3-4-3 personally.....but it doesn't work that well.........so ..........um, I do not recommend it! Laughing Laughing Laughing
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 12, 2002 2:45 pm    Post subject: Re: Formations
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Any suggestions as to which formation works well? I know several people have been playing for a few seasons at least. I have observed that many people use 4-4-2. Any reason, suggestions, Pros and Cons? Question

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I used 3-3-4, 3-5-2 & 4-4-2. No sense in worrying about formations until you get your team trained better. You won't know what formation is best until you know who does what best. Also, I change formations based on my competition and what I've trained recently. Example: If I'm playing Greekie who has great ball control, but is(was) slower, I might try a 4-4-2 or 3-5-2 to get a little more ball control. I put speed at the forward and defender postions. BUT none of my strategy works while the offsides is messed up, so.....
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 12, 2002 2:56 pm    Post subject:
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Thanks CJ. I was hoping you would reply. I have been reading your posts and respect your opinions. I watched a few of your teams play and that is where I figure the 4-4-2 worked well.

I guess I should have known that train more would be the response. I guess I am just another anxious 3*. Embarassed

Thanks again
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I asked about this in the beta forum and got some good answers, you might look for it. I'm sticking with the 4 4 2 for now, mainly because I don't know any better! I also tried the 3 5 2.
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4-1-2-1-2 is the best or basically just 4-4-2 dimond style but i use 3-4-4 like Celtic (my team name)
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PostPosted: Sun Dec 15, 2002 9:40 am    Post subject:
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i use 4-3-3

Nothing's gonna matter till you've had the team for a few seasons.

But having a 3rd attacking option is always better than nothing at all.

Just make sure you have a quick defense with tackling ability.

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PostPosted: Mon Dec 16, 2002 8:24 am    Post subject:
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Thanks for your suggestions. 4-4-2 seems to be working great. I am finally a 4* and I am close to the top ten.
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