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FM TALK - FINDING THE BEST PLAYMAKER - NOON 22/6 BST

So which role is the best playmaking role in the game and is there a way to find out? I will be doing a FMTALK today, apologies for the last minute notice, but I felt that this could be really helpful if we did this rightaway. So today at Noon London time I will be doing an exclusive stream that could last a few hours on BTN Live.

That stream will eventually be edited down into a 10 minute show where I summarise what we've learnt. During the stream I will craft a few different tactics...

FM Team Talks - 9th Feb 3pm UK

A gentle reminder for today's FM Team Talk which will happen at 3pm UK on the youtube channel. Links for the talk will be provided on Discord closer to the event.

Thanks 

Daljit

FMTalk - Set Pieces

The much delayed FMTalk on set pieces will begin today at 3.30pm London (25/7). I am gonna show you that two different routines, can create a varied set of results depending on the players you are using, its challenging to set up but it works.

The talk happens today and will be recorded for those who can't make it. Once its up on YT I will share the link on Discord

FM TALK - Identifying Transitional Breakdowns 18/5

Ok so this will be a teamtalk where I start with a variety of formations and then talk about what to spot when there is a transition breakdown. Each formation throws up some unique challenges.

The Talk will happen as a livestream that is approximately one hour long it could run long as well and will happen on the 18th at  7pm HongKong Time.  Invites to the talk will be issued to all first team members and higher.

Rocking the Wide Targetman

So I am stuck in quarantine and can't really get out, doing a video is a bit hard as I need my full kit. So I thought I would do different things to keep my mind occupied.  My favourite role in FM21 is without a doubt the wide target man. 

I have several roles that I like the TQ, the inverted wingback and the inverted wingers are all good roles. There is an argument that the IWB should be up there as one of the best roles. However its really only good if you pair it up in a sy...

Tis that kind of a Day

I shall be travelling and won't be uploading any content till the end of March I think. This all depends on how much time i need to spend in quarantine in 2 different countries. 

My mother has passed away and I need to travel and do the necessary arrangements. So I shall be fairly quiet for the next few weeks while I spend the time holed up in a quarantine facility and allowed out for the funeral in Singapore.

So please accept my apologies for my prolonged absence, there will...

25/11 Overloads - 4231 vs 532 FMTalk 4pm London

Our first FMTalk for FM21, with the new focus play instructions its easier now to create overloads. They can be created but what's the point of an overload if you face a formation you are playing against is defensive like the 532. How do you make these overloads work. 

Thats the focus of the next team talk.

FMTALK 11 Sept 6pm London

It's time to reveal it. For all first teamers and higher. Check discord links for the link to the talk today.

In the Hotseat with Red Pearl's Real Union Save

I haven't had a straightforward save in a while and this is as straightforward as they come

Gamechanger: What If I managed RedPearl's Save on FM20

Time for another 442, Real Union at a tier of football I have never played in. This should be fun

In the Hotseat with Edu's Genoa Save

Quite a few matches played, as the system evolves slightly.

What if I managed Edu's Genoa Save

This is an interesting save,  The challenge what's the best tactic for this team? They are challenging for success and have a long term plan. I take a look at everything. Plus a captaincy mistake is made.

In the Hotseat with Matt's Peterborough Save

Matches, a crash and everything else!

Gamechanger: What if I managed Matt's Peterborough Save

Tactical options can we come up with them? Well seems like i have been obsessed with Bayern so they gave us some inspiration

In the Hotseat with Darren's Villa Save

I play 4 games showing how my 442 evolves slowly from a system i think they can play to a system I know they can pull off.

Gamechanger: What if I managed Darren's Save

This is a fairly challenging save with Aston Villa, where some fundamental mistakes are made with a 442. While there is a time and a place to use defensive width as a weapon we also need to recognize when it can be an issue. And, that will depend entirely on the roles and duties on the pitch.

Creating a 343 - 29th July, 7pm London

As you know we do Discord only streams fairly frequently, this time around we are doing creating a 343 for some random team which belongs to one of you. 

I have been away for a few days, so I apologise for the last minute notification. The good thing about doing it on Youtube is that you guys can always watch it later.

So don't forget to check in on Discord for the links to the show.

Creating A Tactic

Coming soon once a month on Youtube and only available on Discord we are going to craft tactics together. Sometimes we need to take a look at systems and understand the many ways these can play, and that in turn helps us to defend more effectively.

While first teamers and higher are the ones who will be invited to this, I do plan on doing posts here on Patron to share these systems with you. So for the rest who are unable to come a post will also be released here so that you don't miss ...

Patreon Sales Tax

Hi everyone,

I wanted to give you an update on some changes that we’ll be seeing which may affect some of your pledges. Due to new laws passing in several countries and US states, Patreon will be required to start charging sales tax on some pledges starting July 1st. 

Less than half of all patrons will be charged sales tax, and for most, the amount will be very small. For example, sales tax rates in the US range from 4% to 11%, so on a $5 pledge, that would...

Truth About Positions

Role Suitability or Positional Familiarity. What is important and why? Is it possible to turn a player from being awkward into a position into a natural WITHOUT any ATTRIBUTE GAINS? Yes. 

On this show I explain the two terms which have recently been misrepresented. The information in this video has been verified, so yes, its the most accurate explanation on how these two terms are to be used. I also show a small experiment on how I train a player to master a new position and role.<...

In the Hotseat with David's Leipzig Save

I played 6 matches in this save, cos I had to be convinced I was right. Some systems don't need to change that much, and it aint cos of the players.

Gamechanger: What if I managed David's Leipzig save?

Narrow wins here and there, is this about the players or can a simple tweak set things up?

In the Hotseat: What if I managed Ten's Bristol City

I play a few games with Bristol City and within those games I get a bit experimental.

Gamechanger: What if I managed Ten's Bristol City Save

This is a solid save the only thing we need to do is get better at spotting transitions.

In the Hotseat with Dale's Swindon Save

We play a few matches, the tactic is good, but what do we do about a Plan B?

Gamechanger: What if I managed Dale's Swindon Save

We're at Swindon, its a team that can do with some extra help from the bench.

In the Hotseat With Beeley's Atletico Madrid Save

I go through 3 matches with the first being the most relevant showing the transitions that I spotted, by the time we hit the 3rd game we are playing well.

Gamechanger: What if I managed Beeley's save on FM20

This is an interesting save, as I share my thought processes with you from the very moment I begin the save. This is purely about transitions and things I picked up in the match. In the accompanying In the Hotseat show I play through all 3 games and focus on what needs to be done.

Kingstonian Diaries Episode 42

An early release of the KD, if you watch this you will probably find out why.

In the Hotseat with Zen's Sunderland Save

Here we go 4 matches and survival for Sunderland. What can we do in games to tweak our system on the fly?