Tactics

by TwisT Thu 23 Feb 2012, 9:30 am

First topic message reminder :

Tactics

Each week you shall play 1 game, either league or cup (no more than one game per week though), tactics for this game shall consist of a team sheet, injuries for your team, if your team is home or away and a maximum of 15 bullet point lines worth of team instructions.
As well as the tactical instructions you are allowed 2 extra lines of a team talk to motivate your players, show your worth not just for tactics but how you build players up for the game!

by Guest Wed 30 May 2012, 11:47 am

Viva City vs. Borussia Munchingballsack

Injury - Wesley Sneijder

Team Sheet

-----------------------------Friedel------------------------------------

Zabaletta---------Alves (c)--------------Heitinga--------------Alba

-----------------Tiote-------------------------Scholes----------------

Kagawa--------------------Di Maria----------------------Gaitan

------------------------------Llorente---------------------------------

Substitutes: Vorm, Jesus Navas, Veloso, Izaguirre, Fernandez, Gameiro

Set Pieces

Corners: Di Maria
Free Kicks: Di Maria
Penalty: Llorente

Team Talk

Right fellas, first game of the season and we could really set down a marker by hitting Viva City hard. Play at a high tempo and look to get it wide, we can give their defence an absolute nightmare tonight. Just go out there play commonsensical football and we'll get a good result!

Player Instructions

Friedel - Communicate with your defence at set pieces and ensure organisation is adhered to at all times, look for quick distribution to set off Kagawa and Gaitan.

Zabaletta and Alba - Viva City's wingers are dangerous, so whilst allowing you to join the attacks, make sure they're accounted for at all times. If you have to, rein in your attacking and do a job on them.

Alves - As captain, make sure everyone is putting in maximum effort, be the mouthpiece and let the others know what you expect of them, keep things organised at set pieces and make sure you and Heitinga join in attacking set pieces.

Heitinga - Play your natural game, don't be too fazed on your debut, you're an experienced effective defender, make sure Viva City get the message.

Tiote - You know the score, whilst not a defensive midfielder, patrol in front of the back four if you have to, hassle their players into mistakes and hit them hard in the tackle to upset their rhythm.

Scholes - Set the pace from the off, demand possession and be the puppet master, ping the ball around the pitch and look to play in Di Maria, Kagawa and Gaitan.

Gaitan and Kagawa - Run their fullbacks into the ground, don't be afraid to take your man on, but also cut inside and have a dig. Make sure the crosses you supply are good and hit Llorente.

Di Maria - Play in the hole behind Llorente, be elusive but also contribute to phases of play. Support Llorente but don't be afraid to take the defenders on yourself and have a dig.

Llorente - Be strong, put yourself about and look for good positions in and around the box. With the midfield instructed to play the ball to you, I expect you to thrive, give the defence a nightmare of a ninety minutes.

Subs

If Winning: Veloso for Scholes, Navas for Gaitan, Izaguirre for Alba

If losing: Gameiro for Gaitan (with Di Maria going out wide), Navas for Kagawa.

by sodhat Wed 30 May 2012, 2:24 pm

Week 1
The London Silly Nannies vs Cunning Canaries

---------------------Ochoa
Debuchy-----Koscielny----Caceres-----Mathieu
--------------Sandro------Ramires
----------------------Ozil
Sanchez-------------Remy------------Suarez

Subs - Jovetic, Schmeichel, Marin, Sahin, Adebayor, Albiol, Ambrosini

Injuries - Howedes

Team Talk: A new season and a big challenge ahead. Olly's team is improved and we'll need to be at our best all across the pitch. For sheer creativity, I think we have the edge, and I want to see cutting edge from you today to create and take chances. The centre of midfield must be dominated so the Brazil boys will be working as hard as ever. New season, baby!

Ochoa – Stand up to one on ones and catch balls in the air that you can. Distribute short, we want possession to be maintained.

Koscielny/Caceres - Man mark the forwards they come with. If it is one, Koscielny takes him. Always stand tall and give them a yard so they don't beat you and watch the ball not the feet. Be physical in the air and make sure they know you're not allowing them an inch. You can both play with the football, so play out from the back.

Debuchy/Mathieu - Support attacks to halfway but no further, they have strong wingers and you need to stick to them. Jockey wingers and push them outside and use your body to block crosses and don't give them much room. I trust both of you are fast enough in a foot race too.

Sandro - Your task is simple, win the ball back and disrupt their play, then pass it on. Be watchful and position yourself in front of the CBs.

Ramires - Your energy will be vital and I want you to buzz around in defence and assist Sandro in getting the ball back. In possesion, drive forward and get attacks going. Keep the ball.

Ozil - Get between their midfield and defensive lines and stay there, draw them deeper than they want to be and if a DM is on you, don't panic, just keep the ball moving and play naturally. Drift around behind the front three and if a through ball is on, pull the trigger.

Sanchez/Suarez - Both quick and skillful, I want you to occupy your FBs. Beat them inside and link up with Remy and Ozil and work your way in behind. In defence your speed is paramount. Olly likes to let his FBs support so I want you to track them and hassle them and then beat them back up the pitch when they make a mistake. Both of you are clinical in front of goal, so lets see it!

Remy - You are the most advanced forward and I want you to keep busy moving and linking play with Ozil and the wingers. Make runs in behind the CBs and create gaps for the others. Cool head for shots, don't overplay, be greedy, you're the number 9 today.

Free kicks - Ozil
Pens - Ozil
Corners - Ozil

Subs
If winning, on 80mins
Ambrosini for Ozil - Ambrosini to sit deep, absorb the pressure and kill the game.

If losing, 75mins
Ade for Sandro and go more direct with a 4-1-3-2 to get goals..

by TwisT Wed 30 May 2012, 2:29 pm

Week 1

FC United vs Real Ale Sociedad

Injury: Andre Schurrle

Captain: Sahko
Free Kicks: Cardozo
Corners: Reus

Team:

---------------------------------Given-----------------------------------
Lichtsteiner------------Cahill---------------Sahko------------------Adriano
---------------------------------M'Vila------------------------------------
-------------Khedira----------------------------Strootman----------------
-----------------------Reus---------------Nene---------------------------
--------------------------------Cardozo-----------------------------------

Subs: Boruc, Dempsey, De Jong, Yanga-Mbiwa, Gourcuff

Overview: New season and a tough game against an improved FC United. They have made a good signing in Hulk, so we shall combat his physical presence. I expect them to line up very attacking, so with a diamond formation we will look to soak up the pressure and hit hard on the break. They have a very weak central midfield and I want to take advantage of that.

Given: FC United will look to their wingers to get crosses in again, probably to Hulk and Neymar. It is imperative that you command the area, pick out those crosses and distribute quickly to Khedira and Strootman.

Lichtsteiner/Adriano: I am wary of FC United's pace on the wings, but you both have the speed to combat this. Cover all space that the wingers look to exploit and stop them from cutting inside. Force them to make rash crosses or squeeze out the room so they run the ball out of play.

Sahko/Cahill: Physically dominating CB partnership. If FC Unted play Neymar, then Cahill to man-mark. Hulk will be drifting around, but M'Vila will be stopping him. Keep the defensive line tight and force FC United to go wide and not through the centre.

M'Vila: Simply put, the only player physically that can deal with Hulk. Man-mark him and shut him out of the game. Whether he plays wide, or in the centre, you follow him where he goes. FC United will obviously try to get all balls to him, so this is a key battle that I want you to win. It will stop all attacking threat from FC United.

Khedira/Strootman: FC United is let down by a weak central midfield so all of our attacks will be through the centre, where the pair of you can dominate. Box to box for both of you, helping out our FB's and covering the inside space from the wings. If FC United go more central, then help M'Vila out and plug any gaps AM's might use while he is concentrating on Hulk. When attacking, quickly through the middle and distribute to Nene and Reus who will break left and right.

Nene/Reus: I want the pair of you to be much more central to take advantage of FC United's slow DCM and CB's. Cardozo will create space for you both to run into. Khedira and Strootman will power through the centre; when they do break left and right for the lay off. Then use your pace to attack the slow CB's and shoot when in the box.

Cardozo: Will probably be man-marked, so use that to our advantage. When we break forward, go left or right and draw the CB marking you out. This creates more space for Nene and Reus to exploit.

If LOSING after 70mins:

Dempsey FOR Strootman. Go 4-4-2 with Nene and Dempsey on left and right and Reus up front with Cardozo. Look for a more balanced attack, and Reus and Dempsey double teaming against a weak LB

If WINNING after 75mins:

Yanga-Mbiwa FOR Nene. Go 5-3-2, with Yanga-Mbiwa slotting in as CB. M'Vila, Strootman and Khedira to be a strong midfield unit to see the game out. Hit long to Cardozo, to lay off for Reus to run into and exploit the gaps from FC United going more attacking for the goal.

by FIFA Diva Wed 30 May 2012, 4:08 pm

Viva City vs Borussia Munchingballsack

De Sanctis
Azpilicueta----Mexes----Vertonghen----Cissoko
Javi Garcia-----Pirlo
Ben Arfa------Hamsik------Bastos
Pizzaro

Subs
Kameni
Barzagli
Montolivo
Matuidi
Menez
Valbuena
Yakubu

Injured Players
Klaas Jan Huntelaar

Team Talk: First game of the season lets go and win the game, you don't win titles in September but you can sureley lose them in September. Do not get left behind.

De Sanctis always communicate let the defence know if you can get the ball try to tip shots away from danger catch the ball punch if you have to long kicks to striker

Azpilicueta main aim is to defend watch the ball not feet don't dice in jockey your man and look to push him away from goal when attacking make runs down the flank and get crosses in

Mexes pick up thier main striker not too tight so you get turned close down the angles reducing the aim of goal don't dive in position yourself

Vertonghen pick up AM/SS look for thier runs follow them when they are around our goal don't follow outside look to start moves using your passing ability

Cissoko main aim is to defend watch the ball not feet don't dice in jockey your man and look to push him away from goal when attacking make runs down the flank and get crosses in

Garcia stay infront of the back four protect them close the opposition when they come into our half force them back or into mistakes help the FB when the winger cuts in keep it simple with passing

Pirlo track back and help defend watch runners close passes down shawdow your man intercept. Dictate the tempo look for runners from wide our middle control the game for us

Ben Arfa get crosses in and use width but also run through the middle opening the oppsition up link up with Hamsik track back

Bastos help your defender out but also get forward look to get crosses in for the striker and also come inside the box to shoot or link inside

Hamsik get beyond striker look for knock ons play through balls to the wide men and strikers get shots in if you can get around the pitch dont be marked pick thier DM up when the start atacks it will slow them

Pizzaro play as the predator look for openings get between thier defence dont stat static always on the move make runs last second moving about to get a chance on goal

Set Pieces

Freekick 26 yards or more: Pirlo
Freekick 25 yards or less: Pirlo/Hamsik
Corner Left: Pirlo
Corner Right: Ben Arfa
Penalty: Pirlo
Defending Set Pieces: Our big players mark thier big players

SUB 65 MIN
Ben Arfa off Menez on (Fresh legs and more direct)

SUB 75 MIN IS LOSING
Javia Garcia off Yakubu on (We play 4-4-2 and Yakubu pace stretch them)

SUB 75 MIN IF WINNING
Hamsik off Matudi on (More defensive minded player)

SUB 83 MIN IF LOSING
Pirlo off Valbuena on (Attacking player who gets forward)

by Fernando Wed 30 May 2012, 7:19 pm

AC ALSOAM vs AFC Swamp Donkeys

----------------------------- Pepe Reina
------------ Carlos Puyol -- Lucio --- Thomas Vermaelen
Bacary Sagna ----------------------------------------Jose Enrique
------------------ Gokhan Inler -- Anatoliy Tymoshchuk
----------------------------- Kevin Prince Boateng
---------------------- Karim Benzema ---- Edinson Cavani

Subs: Jussi Jaaskelainen, William Gallas, Kieran Gibbs, Balázs Dzsudzsák, José María Callejón, Stephan El Shaarawy, Antonio Di Natale

Team Talk : A new season today your in the league with all the top sides of last season time to set a marker down and show them what we're all about

Pepe Reina : Your a top class keeper i want you to catch crosses and be quick releasing the full backs on the counter.

Bacary Sagna :I want you to man mark the wingers don't let them turn you and force them towards Puyol if they do, When going forwards whip the ball in across the box for oncoming forwards

Carlos Puyol : Watch for on coming midfielders especially Muller expect them to play 1 up front. If come down left wing help Sagna with a double team on their winger.

Lucio: I want you to get close to Soldado dont let him turn you bully him away from the goal,If comes in the air then your dominate him as your superior in the air.

Thomas Vermaelen : Watch for an on coming Kroos as he is the heart of their team and key player, If he doesn't help Jose Enrique with Farfan as he's a pacy individual.

Jose Enrique : I want you to sit and defend today we're up against a dangerous winger in Farfan and need to be aware, Vermaelen will help you with him, He won't want to defend so if we have the ball go forwards and Vermaelen will cover you if we lose it.

Gokhan Inler : I want you to sit in front of the defence and block the service to Soldado/Muller snap at their heels if they get it, If have the ball look for the full backs going forward

Anatoliy Tymoshchuk: Your going to be the ball playing midfielder today, Look for passes into Boateng and the full backs on the wings, don't be afraid to go long to Cavani

Kevin Prince Boateng : Your playmaker of the side today, everything will revolve around you, look for passes inside the full backs/centre backs for the forwards to run onto, The full backs will give you width if needed also have a go at goal every now and again

Karim Benzema : I want you to use your explosive pace and run in behind their defence who aren't blessed with pace and show composed finishing.

Edinson Cavani : Bully your defenders your mightly strong and have the pace and skill to get away from them with the ball, Karim will always run in behind so look for a link up and get in the box for crosses from the full backs.

Subs

If Losing take off Puyol/Tymo and bring on Callejon and Dzsudzsák

------------- Inler
Callejon -------- Dzsudzsák
--------- Boateng
-Benzema------ Cavani

If Drawing bring on Dzsudzsák for Puyol

----------Inler --Tymo
Dzsudzsák ---------- Boateng
----Benzema -- Cavani

If winning take off Boateng for Gallas

Sagna -- Puyol --- Lucio -- Gallas -- Enrique
------- Inler------Vermaelen -- Tymo
---------Benzema ----- Cavani

by Marky Wed 30 May 2012, 8:29 pm

AC ALSOAM v AFC Swamp Donkeys

Injury: David Alaba

Starting XI (4-2-3-1):
1. Samir Handanovic
2. Marcio Rafael Ferreira de Souza
3. Holger Badstuber
4. Jeremy Toulalan
6. Jerome Agyenim Boateng
7. Jefferson Agustin Farfan Guadalupe
9. Roberto Soldado Rillo
10. Toni Kroos
11. Thomas Müller
19. Juan Guilherme Nunes Jesus
22. James David Rodriguez Rubio

Subs:
8. Maxime Gonalons
12. Daniel Van Buyten
13. Robert Paul Green
14. Christian Maggio
15. Ronaldo de Assís Moreira
17. Lisandro Lopez
18. Ilkay Gundogan

1. Handanovic

2. Rafinha - 6. Boateng - 3. Badstuber - 19. Juan

4. Toulalan - 10. Kroos

7. Farfan - 11. Muller - 22. Rodriguez

9. Soldado

Subs: 13. Green, 12. Van Buyten, 14. Maggio, 8. Gonalons, 18. Gundogan, 15. Ronaldinho, 17. Lopez

Manager's note: Ok, first week of the new Premier League season! And we come up against the side with arguably the toughest front two in the whole league in Cavani and Benzema. These two are both selfish strikers though, so don't expect them to link up well together. Don't fall for any false passes, both men will try to shoot. Keep them quiet by beating them to the ball, and the game is ours.

Handanovic, command your area, be wary of long shots and snap shots from the front two.

Boateng and Badstuber, be zonal. You have the pace to beat both frontmen, you also both have the ability to beat them in the air. Read the game well to ensure you get infront of both strikers in the air. Stand up to them, neither are pacy so they shouldn't be able to shift the ball and shoot on target.

Rafinha and Juan, you're both pacy Brazilian full backs, but I need you to be solid defensively. By all means support the wingers when in possession, but you must retreat back quickly when out of possession to nullify the Swamp Donkeys threat.

Toulalan. Your job is to sit in front of the back four, mop up any threat, likely to be from Kevin-Prince Boateng. Jerome Boateng is behind you, he knows everything there is to know about his brother, remain in communication throughout and use whatever tricks it takes to keep him quiet.

Kroos, you are the deep lying playmaker. Be an extra body in midfield when out of possession, but when you get the ball, do your thing. You have four very talented players ahead of you making various runs, do what you do best and find that perfect pass. If the pass isn't on, keep possession. Use those around you.

Farfan, you'll be up against Jose Enrique, he's a good LB but you have the beating of him in pace. Use your pace advantage to run around the outside of him and get a cross into the box, or even drive into the box. Enrique will be forced to let you go or foul you.

Rodriguez. Same applies to you, you'll be up against Sagna, who is a good RB but you can beat him for pace comfortably. Drive into the box, shoot or pass, use your initiative, Sagna will be under pressure throughout and he will have to foul you to stop you.

Muller. Create havoc. You are in the second striker position but you have basically a free role. Drop deep, get forward, go out wide, get into the box, and create spaces for your teammates. When in possession, look for the runs of the wingers and of Soldado.

Soldado. You are the focal point of our attack. Make runs into the area, single out one of the Swamp Donkeys CB's and stick to him to avoid being double marked. If they do double mark you, drop off and create space for others. Get onto the end of the crosses from the wingers, get onto the end of passes from Muller and Kroos, you're a natural finisher and your teammates are relying on you to do your job and score goals.

Subs (70 mins):
If winning - Gonalons, Lopez and Ronaldinho on; Muller, Soldado and Rodriguez off. Gonalons alongside Toulalan and Kroos in midfield, Ronaldinho and Farfan as the AM's, Lopez upfront. Go to 4-3-2-1.

If drawing - Gonalons on; Rodriguez off. Gonalons alongside Toulalan in midfield, Kroos pushes further forward and Muller fills in wide left. Stay 4-2-3-1.

If losing - Lopez and Van Buyten on; Juan and Rafinha off. Lopez joins Soldado upfront, Van Buyten partners Boateng and Badstuber in a back three. Go to 3-2-3-2.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Wed 30 May 2012, 8:33 pm

Week 1: Cunning Canaries FC vs The London Silly Nannies

Cunning Canaries FC tactics

Injuries: Steven Gerrard (damn you TSC)

Formation: 5-1-2-1-1
Starting XI:
GK- Tim Krul
RWB - Micah Richards
CB - Martin Skrtel
CB - Robert Huth
CB - Daniel Agger
LWB - Leighton Baines
CDM - Scott Parker
RM - Alex Oxlade Chamberlain
LM - Gareth Bale monkey

CAM - Wes Hoolahan (Vice Captain/Vice God)
ST - Demba Ba

Subs:
Grant Holt (Captain/God)
Aaron Wilbraham
Anthony Pilkington
Martin Kelly
Mikel Arteta
Steve Morison
John Ruddy

Krul
Huth - Skrtel - Agger
Richards ------------------------ Baines
Parker
The Ox ----------------------- Bale monkey

Hoolahan
Ba

Team Instructions:
Krul: Play the ball out from the back. Look to go to Baines or Richards, if not hit Parker's feet or one of the CB's. Command your area and be strong in the air.
Huth: I want you to be strong in the air. They usually play with one up front, so you might be free. Look to help the full back if necessary and cover him when he goes forward.
Skrtel: You are the enforcer. I want you to pick up their centre forward, they usually play with one. Man mark him. Take him out of the game. Be all over him like Heskey is on Cherries.
Agger: Same as Huth. But if they have two up front which is unlikely I want you take the second centre forward. Be strong in the air also, maybe get the ball off Krul as well.
Richards: You have a free role to push forward and help The Ox out as they have weak full backs. But remember they have strong wingers so you must be aware of the counter attack. Look to get the ball off Krul and give to the wingers.
Baines: I want you to play freely, look to take advantage of their weak full back. Make sure you have cover if you do go and cant get back. Be strong against the winger. Also look to get the ball off Krul and give it to the wingers.
Parker: They play with a CAM. It is usually Ozil. I want you to take him out of the game, nullify his influence and it goes a long way to us winning. Also look to distribute the balls to the wings.
The Ox: I want you to get the ball and run at the full back. You are quicker than him and you can destroy him. However you must track back and help Richards by doubling up.
Bale : Big game for you today. Your debut. Look to run rings around the full back, and create chances. Also you must get back and double up with Baines on their winger. Big role for you today.
Hoolahan: Look to get the ball into your feet. When you do find the wingers or a through ball for Ba. You can run the show today. Also work hard and disrupt their midfielders. Big shift please.
Ba: They have Howedes out so their CB's are weakened. Dominate them. Be strong and physical. Look to make runs in behind. When you get the ball to feet look for the wingers and make the box. Goals are what you do best.

Free Kicks - Baines
Corners - Baines
Pens - Baines

Substitutions and tactical changes:
If winning: Arteta for Hoolahan and go 5-4-1. Richards and Baines drop into RB and LB.

Krul
Richards - Huth - Skrtel - Agger - Baines
The Ox- Parker - Arteta - Bale monkey

Ba

If drawing: Arteta for The Ox and Holt for Bale monkey

. Go 5-3-2 with Holt up front and Arteta joining Hoolahan and Parker in midfield.

Krul
Huth - Skrtel - Agger
Richards --------------------- Baines
Hoolahan - Parker - Arteta
Holt - Ba

If losing: Morison for Richards, Holt for Baines. Go 3-4-3 with Morison and Holt up front and Hoolahan joining Parker in centre midfield.

Krul
Huth - Skrtel - Agger
The Ox - Parker - Hoolahan - Bale monkey

Holt - Ba - Morison

Team talk: This is going to be a tough season, but lets prove why we are meant to be in The Premier League. You have no pressure on your shoulders, nobody sees us as challengers. Sodhat has a very strong side, but their defence is weak so I believe you can score. Keep a clean sheet by being solid. Remember what I have told you to do, work as a unit and play nice free flowing football. Look to really attack their full backs, as they are very weak and we can destroy them in that position! Good luck lads, BELIEVE!

by cherriesfna Wed 30 May 2012, 10:25 pm

FCU vs Real Ale Sociadad

----------------Jefferson----------------------
Maicon----Dede--------Luisao------Marcelo
----------------------Casemiro---------------
Costa-------------hernanes----------Willian
------------------Hulk--------Neymar-------

Subs rafeal,Breno,Dude,Diego,Kleber,Damiao,Heskey

Right new season, we want a strong performance, tour opponents today do not have an overly strong defence and we want to target that, so more attacking from us today, use our strikers as the main outlet and let them use there magic. When defending i want us to drop back into a 4-4-2 formation, to crowd the midfield.

GK
Jefferson, command the back four, come for crosses if needed and look to throw the ball out to start quick counter attacks.

FBs, if there wingers come outside isolate them and push them outwards, also look to come inside if needed to help the centre backs, when attacking overlap and create 2v1s with there full backs and deliver low crosses into there box for the strikers to attack, only attack one at a time not to leave us isolated.

CBs, if they are one up front luisao mark him, be strong and challenge him, dede use your agility to pick up the piece or defend elsewhere, if two up top then zonal marking, use Casemiro or the AMs and striker to clear the ball, try and retain possession.

Dm case , sit in front of the back four and form a shield, nothing past ball or player, be strong in the tackle and make your mark, defend at all times, be prepared to push out wide in order to support the full backs.

AM, even though u line up as an Am I want to to drop deeper and play the role of the cup final, sit deeper and pull there midfield around making room for the strikers, pick passes to the 4 ahead of you, shoot from range if needed, come back and help Casemiro secure the midfield.

Wingers, attack there full backs, come inside mostly and attack the centre back, you are part a a 4 horned beat running at the back 4, when outside low crosses to be attacks, shoot from the edge of the box and inter link with the strikers, samba gentlemen, simple as that.

ST, aha you two are elite and play like it, the CB are your B1tch3s, take them one again and again,use each other use all your trick, 2 Cbs with not stop you, use the wingers as oulets and make darting runs into the box for low crosses, most of all enjoy ypourself, be care free and go wherever the samba beat takes you.

Subs
If losing 80
Off Maicon , Marcelo
On Breno and diego
Go 3-1-4-2

If winning 80
Off hernanes
On breno
Go 5-1-2-2

feel the samba beat

by Marky Tue 05 Jun 2012, 12:51 pm

Week 2 - League

Cunning Canaries v AC ALSOAM

Injuries: Rafinha, Rodriguez

Starting XI:
1. Samir Handanovic
3. Holger Badstuber
4. Sami Khedira
5. Benedikt Howedes
6. Jerome Boateng
7. Jefferson Farfan
9. Roberto Soldado
10. Toni Kroos
11. Clint Dempsey
16. David Alaba
21. Yoann Gourcuff

Subs: 8. Maxime Gonalons, 13. Bernd Leno, 14. Christian Maggio, 15. Ronaldinho, 17. Lisandro Lopez, 18. Ilker Gundogan, 23. Dale Jennings

1. Handanovic

6. Boateng - 5. Howedes - 3. Badstuber - 16. Alaba

4. Khedira - 10. Kroos

7. Farfan - 21. Gourcuff - 11. Dempsey

9. Soldado

Manager's note: We had a good win last week but it will count for nothing if we don't back it up today. Cunning Canaries have a lot of pace in attack so I have set up a side to put them under pressure throughout. We will dictate the possession & play, they may counter attack but we have pace & strength in our defence to stop them. Let them chase the ball around all afternoon.

Handanovic, command your area, make sensible decisions & talk to your defence throughout. Watch for long shots & stay big for any 1 on 1's.

Boateng, at RB to deal with Bale. He has a lot of pace & will be licensed to attack. Always show him outside, be strong when he's near you. Shoulder to shoulder is legal, knock him off balance when he's running. Commit small fouls to both knock his & Canaries' momentum, & stop him getting up to speed.

Alaba, at LB and marking Chamberlain. You have the speed to deal with The Ox, I need you to be aware of the ball over the top, when it looks like happening, drop back 3-4 yards & you'll have a headstart. Give away fouls high up the pitch, it will stop the momentum & stop their counter attacking.

Howedes & Badstuber, you are up against Demba Ba, who has loads of strength. I want Big Bad Benedikt to show him a good time, use your tricks to keep him out of the game. Badstuber will be the one to clear up, & follow the runs of Hoolahan. Howedes > Ba in the air & on the ground.

Khedira, I want you to sit in front of the back four. Hoolahan will drop deep, don't let him dictate. Gerrard will also come forward, beat him to the ball. When in possession, bring the ball forward & keep us in possession.

Kroos, the deep lying playmaker. Be an extra body in midfield when we don't have the ball, but run the midfield when we do. Look for the likes of Gourcuff & Dempsey, & the runs of Farfan & Soldado. Be smart in possession, don't play any unnecessary passes.

Farfan, up against Baines but you have the pace to beat him. If he sends you out wide, do it. Run around him & cross or drive into the box. Cross the ball into open space, let Soldado make the run to get chances. If Baines goes forward, don't track back. Be the outlet & hurt them on the break.

Gourcuff, play in the hole. Get the ball played to feet, you are the creative force for us. Look for Dempsey. Look for Soldado making runs, play the ball into space for him. Always keep the Canaries' defence guessing.

Dempsey, they will expect you to be the AM but stick to the left wing. Cut inside whenever you can, Micah Richards is a great defender but uncomfortable when you go inside. Your goals record speaks for itself, look for the pass but don't be afraid to go for goal. Occasionally go outside Richards to keep him guessing.

Soldado, their CB's will try to keep you quiet. If they double mark you, drop off & leave space for others to run into. If they don't, spin the CB. Lose your marker for crosses as they wont be aimed at you, they will be aimed in front of you, behind the CB's & infront of the keeper, usually low. Be sharp, you may well end up with a couple of tap-ins just from this tactic.

Subs 70 mins;
If winning: Gourcuff off, Gonalons on. Go 4-3-2-1 and Gonalons sits alongside Khedira and Kroos.

If drawing: Gourcuff off, Lopez on. Same formation, Dempsey moves to AM and Lopez as the LW.

If losing: N/A. Wink

But just in case. Alaba off, Lopez on. Go 3-5-2, Boateng, Howedes and Badstuber back three, midfield five of Farfan, Gourcuff, Khedira, Kroos, Dempsey, front two of Soldado and Lopez.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Tue 05 Jun 2012, 1:43 pm

Week 2 - Cunning Canaries FC vs AC ALSOAM

Cunning Canaries FC tactics

Injuries: Martin Kelly and Anthony Pilkington (Thank you TSC kiss

)

Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI:
GK - John Ruddy
RB - Micah Richards
CB - Martin Skrtel
CB - Daniel Agger
LB - Leighton Baines
CDM - Scott Parker
RM - Alex Oxlade Chamberlain
CM - Steven Gerrard (vice captain)
CM - Mikel Arteta
LM - Gareth Bale monkey

ST - Demba Ba

Subs:
Grant Holt (captain/slightly less of a God now)
Alex Smithies
Wes Hoolahan
Steve Morison
Robert Huth
Elliott Bennett
Nick Powell

Ruddy
Richards - Skrtel - Agger - Baines
Parker
The Ox - Gerrard - Arteta - Bale monkey

Ba

Team Instructions:
Ruddy: Big John I want you to be commanding, feed the ball out to the full backs or if needs must the CDM or CB's.
Richards: They play with a winger. I want you to be careful because Marky has good wingers. Look to attack and help The Ox but if there winger doesn't track you just make sure you are able to get back.
Skrtel: They usually play with one up front in Soldado. I want you and Agger to be physical with him, but watch the runs in behind. He will try and beat you on the floor than in the air. Drop a bit deeper if need be.
Agger: I want you to do the same as Skrtel. Be wary of the balls in behind for Soldado. He won't be up for a aerial battle. So drop deeper. Look to get the ball off Ruddy.
Baines: Again they have pacy wingers. So make sure you do the basics well in defending. Look to go forward and double up on there weak RB but make sure you have cover or can get back yourself.
Parker: We know they play with a CAM. You are there to nullify him. I don't know who it will be, but they will be tricky and look to link up with Soldado. Stop him and it goes a long way to us winning this game. Also when distributing the ball look for the wingers or full backs.
The Ox: Look to attack their LB. They have Alaba back this week which is a fweind for us, but you can beat him with your skill. However because Alaba is back it is of paramount importance that you track his forward runs and help Richards in defence. Low crosses for Ba or pull back for Gerrard.
Gerrard: You and Arteta are there to match the midfield two they usually play. Work hard defensively but in attack look to hit the wingers or Ba's feet. Also look to make driving runs forward to support Ba.
Arteta: You are the creative force. Look to hit the wingers and Ba's feet. Let Gerrard make his runs, I want you to be a bit more restrained. Work hard defensively.
Bale : They will have a weaker RB. I think it will be either Maggio or Boateng. Either way you have to ability to beat them and cause havoc. But you must help Baines by getting back as well. Look to wip in some lovely low crosses for Ba or pull it back for Gerrard.
Ba: Tough day for you today. They have some german tanks at CB. But look to get the ball into feet and give yourself a chance. When you get the ball give it to the wings and then look for the low crosses.

Free Kicks: Baines
Corners: Gerrard
Pens: Gerrard

Subs and tactical changes:
If winning: 70 mins: Bennett for The Ox. Stay 4-1-4-1.

Ruddy
Richards - Skrtel - Agger - Baines
Parker
Bennett - Gerrard - Arteta - Bale monkey

Ba

If drawing: 70 mins: Arteta for Holt. Bennett for The Ox. Go 4-4-2

Ruddy
Richards - Skrtel - Agger - Baines
Bennett- Gerrard - Parker - Bale monkey

Holt -Ba

If losing: 70 mins: Bale monkey

for Holt. The Ox for Morison. Go 4-3-3 very direct.

Ruddy
Richards - Skrtel - Agger - Baines
Gerrard - Parker - Arteta
Ba - Holt - Morison

Team Talk: - We know Marky likes to play 4-2-3-1 and I expect the same today. We are trying to match his numbers in midfield and restrict his attacking options. Look to play with pace when we attack. Use the wings a lot and when passing to Ba, hit his feet. Defend as a unit.
- We were unlucky last week with our defeat to Sodhat. But this is a game we can win if we perform well. Give the best performance yet. Work hard for each other and I will reward you afterwards. Good luck lads.

by Fernando Tue 05 Jun 2012, 8:52 pm

AFC Swamp Donkeys vs Viva City

Injuries: Inler/Mclean

Line Up Formation - 4-1-3-2
GK: Pepe Reina
RB: Bacary Sagna
CB: Lucio
CB: Thomas Vermaelen (Captain)
LB: Jose Enrique
RW: Jose Maria Callejon
LW: Balázs Dzsudzsák
DM: Anatoliy Tymoshchuk (Vice Captain)
AM: Kevin Prince Boateng
ST: Edinson Cavani
ST: Karim Benzema

Subs: Jussi Jaaskelainen,Carlos Puyol,Angelo Ogbonna,Zvjezdan Misimovic, Michu, Stephan El Shaarawy, Antonio Di Natale

AFC Swamp Donkey XI
---------------------------- Pepe Reina
Bacary Sagna ----- Lucio ----- Thomas Vermaelen --- Jose Enrique
-------------------------- Anatoliy Tymoshchuk
-- Jose Maria Callejon ----- KP Boateng---------------- Balázs Dzsudzsák
-------------------- Edinson Cavani --- Karim Benzema

Free Kicks: Balázs Dzsudzsák
Penalties: Edinson Cavani
Corner Left: KP Boateng
Corner Right: Balázs Dzsudzsák

Team Talk: we got off to a bad start last week it's time to go out and improve from last week, I want you to play on the counter at pace.

Pepe Reina: Dominate your area catch crosses and release it to full backs on the break, Watch for balls in behind the defense.

Bacary Sagna: Keep in line with the defence this week make sure no winger gets past you use your pace to get back if they do, When we have the ball overlap Callejon and cross early for the forwards.

Lucio: I want you to defend half way between box and centre circle as their strikers are not the fastest, Always keep goal side of the football and if they hit it long make sure you win the headers.

Thomas Vermaelen: Keep in line with the back 4, If Lucio misses anything cover him, if need they play an AM then watch for him running forward.

Jose Enrique: Force the winger inside onto their weaker foot towards the DM

Anatoliy Tymoshchuk : Sit infront of the defence go nowhere leave the AM if he nowhere near you, play the ball out wide or into the AM, If the defender misses a ball then drop in and help them.

Jose Maria Callejon: I want you to take on the full back with the electric pace you have, hit crosses early between defence and keeper. Track back when need remember playing on the break.

Balázs Dzsudzsák : Use your trickery to take on the defense your superb with both feet so don't be afraid to whip a cross in, Cover the LB and help him with the winger to make sure he doesn't get a cross in

Kevin Prince Boateng : Your playing as CM but pressing on forward, Draw the DM's out of place, play infront of them and spread it out wide to the wingers. If manage to get past the DM's then look for the ball between the Full backs and Centre back

Edinson Cavani: I want you to drop into the DM's area and occupy them and link up the play with KP and the wingers. When spread it out wide then rush into the box for the cross

Karim Benzema : Play on the shoulder of the defense and run in behind between the full back and centre back so their not sure who to mark. get in the box early and look for tap ins from early cross

Substitutes

If Winning bring on Ogbonna for KP Boateng and play 5-3-2

If Drawing bring on Michu for Tymo and go 4-4-2

If losing bring Michu/Di Natale/El Shaarawy on for Tymo/Callejon/KP Boateng go 4-2-2-2

by FIFA Diva Wed 06 Jun 2012, 11:48 am

AFC Swamp Donkeys vs Viva City

Kameni
Azpilicueta----Barzagli----Lescott----Cissoko
Javi Garcia----Pirlo
Bastos------Hamsik------Menez
Huntelaar

Subs
Vertonhgen
Valbuena
Ben Arfa
Matuidi
Montolivo
Pizzaro
Yakubu

Injured Players:
Morgan De Sanctis
Philippe Mexès

Teak Talk: Let's go out and get our first win of the season we have played well but not got the results you lot have played together for a long time more then other teams we are a team not individuals.

Overview: We have more in midfield so lets flood it which stops them getting the ball to strikers thier midfield is not good at tracking back lets expose that. My wingers get behind thier attacking fullbacks.

Kameni always communicate with the defenders keep punching to a minimum make yourself big and stand as long as you can parry shots away from danger. Hit the ball long to Huntelaar or Bastos.

Azpilicueta defending first watch the ball not the feet jockey your man and tackle if you have to get in the way of them trying to cross when going forward look to make overlapping runs.

Barzagli pick up the striker closest to you don't go too tight leave a little space but close down the areas so he can't shoot watch out for them making runs.

Lescott pick up the striker closest to you jockey him pushing him away from goal hold your position and watch the runs he makes.

Cissoko defending first watch the ball not the feet jockey your man and tackle if you have to get in the way of them trying to cross when going forward look to make overlapping runs.

Garcia play infront of the back four doubling up on thier striker to help our CB don't push forward stay infront of them play it simple passes nothing fancy.

Pirlo dictate the tempo look to slow or fasten the speed look for wingers making runs beyond the FB or Hamsik/Huntelaar making runs. Help Garcia in defence intercept passes jockewy your man own Boateng like you did in real life when they met.

Menez you have serious pace use it making runs between the RB and CB stretching them when you get the ball go down the line and get crosses in track back.

Bastos use your size to bully the FB we will play long balls out to you hit them on for Huntelaar or Hamsik. You have speed come inside and outside vary your game get into the box or get crosses in keep the FB guessing.

Hamsik get around the attacking third go wide, through the middle between the two CB so you are a threat everywhere. Run with the ball in the middle looking to get on goal yourself or feed someone. Pick up the DM when they have the ball to stop thier attacks.

Huntelaar keep on the move always don't stay static move around the box so they can't pick you up, use your instincts. Knock the ball on for players running passed you. Keep it simple pass the ball and you move forward.

Set Pieces:

Freekick 26 yards or more: Pirlo
Freekick 25 yards or less: Pirlo/Menez
Corner Left: Pirlo
Corner Right: Bastos
Defending Corners: Our big players mark thier big players
Penalty: Huntelaar

SUB 65 MIN
Menez off Ben Arfa on (Fresh legs)

SUB 75 MIN IF LOSING
Javi Garcia off Pizzaro (We play 4-4-2)

SUB 75 IF WINNING
Hamsik off Matuidi on (Another defensive minded midfielder on)

SUB 83 MIN IF LOSING
Huntelaar off Yakubu on (Fresh pace into the attack against the defence)

by TwisT Wed 06 Jun 2012, 1:44 pm

Week 2 Real Ale Sociedad vs The London Silly Nannies

Injuries: Jose Bowsinga and Nene

Team:

----------------------------Given---------------------------
Lichtsteiner------Shawcross--------Cahill-------------Adriano
-------------------M'Vila-----------Toulalan-----------------
------Reus------------------Muller--------------Schurrle----
--------------------------De Jong------------------------

Subs: Boruc, Yanga-Mbiwa, Strootman, Bahebeck, Mertens

Team Talk: A huge battle against LSN, who I respect greatly. The formation we choose should be of no suprise to them, so I want to combat this with a different way of playing. De Jong is our lone striker, but he will be supported by 3 top German players that can interchange at will and have vast experience of playing with each other. Couple this with a French CDM and English CB pairings, and we have a team that know each other well and compliment each other.

Given: LSN strike options are built with pace, so we will adopt a zonal marking system that will snuff out all available space. Once again, I need you to be quick off your line to through balls.

Shawcross/Cahill: Solid CB partnership. With our fullbacks, I want you to operate a zonal marking system. Adebayor is injured, so I don't expect strength up front for LSN but speed. Make sure our defensive line is well organised, and block out the gaps that might be exploited for through balls. Look to Toulalan to kick start our attacks.

Lichtsteiner/Adriano: Against the speed of LSN, we need pacy fullbacks and you are two of the best. Keep close and aware to the CB you are nearest too, and listen for instructions. Be aware of players running in behind you, and block the through balls. Keep composed and structured in defence - no heroics or gallivanting up field.

M'Vila/Toulalan: Our French CDM pairing. You will look to strengthen our defence and be the first wall against LSN attacking midfielders. M'Vila to use his size to bully LSN players off the ball. Toulalan to use his tackling expertise to retrieve the ball from LSN players before they get into full flight. Listen to each other, be vocal and alert, and work hard. Toulalan is the key man to kick start our attacks - nice simple passes to the midfield 3 and let them do the work.

Reus/Muller/Schurrle: The German strikeforce. Reus and Schurrle are two of the best wingers in the game, and Muller can play either side as well. I want all 3 of you to interchange and cause havoc for LSN's marking plans. You know each other well to make this happen. Use pace and quick passing to move higher up the pitch. No long balls - everything on the ground and short or using your dribbling and speed abilities. Reus and Schurrle, move inside and out, attack the LSN defensive line and leave the CDM for dead. No crosses, just get into the box and shoot. Muller, get higher up the pitch to support De Jong in the final third as a SS. Get the through balls into De Jong to latch on to. Once again, be vocal and work together.

De Jong: Welcome to the first team. With 3 pacy players playing behind you, you have a free role to move along the LSN defensive line. If they mark you, head to the by-line and open up huge gaps for us to exploit. Speed is your main attribute so look for through balls and be first to react to shots on goals which produce rebounds for you to convert.

If LOSING after 80mins - Bahebeck FOR Toulalan. All out attack with a 4-1-3-2 formation (Baheback partnering De Jong up front) get the equalizer. If we do - Strootman FOR Muller. Go a more structured 4-4-2 with M'Vila and Strootman in CM and see the game out for a draw.

If WINNING after 75mins - Strootman FOR Muller. Bahebeck FOR De Jong. Go 4-5-1 with a formidable CM of Strootman, M'Vila and Toulalan. Have a "they shall not pass" attitude now, and ping long balls to Bahebeck who will hold it up and keep the ball to waste time.

by sodhat Wed 06 Jun 2012, 1:50 pm

Week 2
Real Ale Sociedad vs The London Silly Nannies

----------------------Ochoa
Debuchy---Koscielny---Sakho---Mathieu
-------------------Ambrosini
--------------Ramires-----Sahin
Sanchez---------------------------------Ozil
--------------------Suarez

Subs: Schmeichel, Caceres, Marin, Jovetic, Remy, Raul Albiol

Injuries: Adebayor, Sandro

Overall

Real Ale are very strong in DM and so we are looking to exploit our two best players and use width today to take away their strength in the middle.

Defence

Defensively, Debuchy/Mathieu are stick to their wingers and Ambrosini, follow Muller all over the park. Between you, don’t let them settle on it and seek to halt link play between them where possible. Don’t commit yourself to challenges and risk getting beaten, just stick to them and isolate them individually and wait for their mistakes. FBs support attacks to halfway but no further.

Sakho will man mark their striker who will likely be Hernandez. If so we can expect fewer crosses in so focus on covering his movement on the ground and use your pace to keep up with him and keep goal-side. If there are two strikers, Koscielny will mark too; but if not he will assist in stifling the balls through and Germans behind the striker. It’s about time the French kept the Germans from invading.

Midfield

Ramires to play box to box today, tenacious in defence and look to win it back, and let Sahin pull the strings again when you do. Support the attacks from midfield and get up to the penalty area and link with Sanchez/Suarez. Test them with late runs and boundless energy.

Sahin will sit and play passes and seek to link with Ozil on left side to expose Lichtsteiner. Let the DMs come to you to shut it down, bring them out, play through them and let Sanchez and Suarez exploit the space in front of the back 4 and Ramires can join in from deep. Constant movement in the middle, always be available for a pass to not give up possession cheaply – be patient.

Attack

Sanchez to play his normal game but looking to exploit space created by Ozil, Sahin and Ramires. Cut in from the flank and test the back 4 if there is space to and link with Ramires in forward positions. Track their full back if he goes forward.

Ozil will stay left side but he will be advanced and he’ll be looking for killer angled passes and shots from long range are welcome if there is space. If a DM or FB comes out to you on the left, play round him with one-twos with Sahin and get at the defence. Track their full back if he goes forward.

Suarez will need to be the definition of unselfish today, and be making runs for others to use the space. Come deep at times and let Sanchez/Ozil go beyond you and slip them in. Run at people with the ball when you have it and always look to pass if nothing is on. Patience!

Subs if losing only:
Jovetic for Sahin, go 4-4-2 with Jovetic upfront alongside Suarez and look to attack.

by cherriesfna Wed 06 Jun 2012, 11:34 pm

Muchingballsack vs FCU

----------------Rafeal----------------
Maicon----Dede------Luisao-----Azevedo
--------------Fernandinho--------------
Costa----------------------------Willian
------------Neymar-----Hulk-------------
------------------Damiao-------------

subs, Jefferson, Breno, Diego, Hernanes, Casemiro, Heskey
New loo today seeing as we lost 1st week but n change in mentality, we attack with flair and through nuber leaving out hernanes may suprise sum but
it only show the depth we have. play with freedom but play as a team use each other but show your skill aswell, but most of all enjoy yourselfs

GK same as we expect usually out of any GK, keep the ball out of the net by all mean, come for corner and throw the ballout to expoilt the attacking flair we have, just because its iwth you dosnt mean we have to slow down,

Fbs Azevedo prove to me you are good enough, push the Wingers out wide both of you, do not over commit an expose the CBs, wait for winger support before commiting to a challange, when you attack suppoort your wingers and make overlapping runs, but defense first.

CBs same as always if one up front luisao have him and dede swepping and if 2 zonal marking try and dominate them physically and from the first minute be tough and make them know you mean buisness, look forward when clearing and try to maintain possesion.

DM, they have play makers so sit back and form a wall,stop any passes that come your way, defend at all times to mae sure we have numbers back, play throught the wingers Ams and St to get the ball out, keep possesion and keep the temp high.

Wingers, attack the fullbacks,take the on and cross into damiao or cut inside and give it to hulk or neymar, or continue running and shoot,mix it up,keep them guessing and keep and element of suprise about you,dont give there full bacs as rest, however always defend and help your FBs, out number there wingers and look to start quic counter attacks down the wings.

Ams today is all about you,link up with each othere and damiao and take on the DMs and centre backs, they will not stop you,quick passes to each other or other attacker shoot from range or take it inside,keep high tempo attacks. do however defend and hurry tehre mifield into mistakes and start counter attacks.

ST, be an outlet, recieve ball and loo for runs then get into a goal scoring position, always look to pass and move all day long, be prepared for crooses out wide and if you feel you can take it on then do, play with freedom like the rest of the team.

Subs if losing 75 off azevedo and maicon,
on hernanes and casemiro, go
3-4-2-1.

if losing 80 off damiao on HESKEY Straight swap

if winning 80 off hulk on casemiro ,go 4-4-2

if winning 85 off damiao on breno ,go 5-4-1

by Guest Wed 06 Jun 2012, 11:52 pm

Borussia Munchingballsack vs. FCU

Injuries - Paul Scholes and Fernando Llorente

-----------------------Vorm------------------------------
-------------Alves----------------Heitinga--------------
Zabaletta------------------------------------Izaguirre
-------------Tiote---------------Sneijder---------------
Di Maria------------------------------------Jesus Navas
-----------------------Kagawa----------------------------
-----------------------Gameiro-----------------------------

Team talk - It was a good point against Viva City away last week, but we know to be successful, we need to turn The Pillock Dome into an absolute fortress. We're set up so we can attack and I expect you to put FCU on the back foot from the go!

Vorm - Command the area at set pieces and communicate with the defence, always look for quick balls out wide so we can attack from the wings.

Alves and Heitinga - Stay canny and be aware of the Brazilian flair they'll bring to the table. Be dominant and authoritative and don't allow them an inch. With a strict approach they'll run out of ideas.

Zabaletta and Izaguirre - You're more advanced this week - attack with the wingers, pressurising their wide men and causing more work for the middle men allowing Sneijder and Kagawa more joy.

Tiote - You won't be alone, but I want you to patrol the midfield and stifle their flair players. Sneijder will help you when in neutral and defensive situations, be the teams pitbull.

Sneijder - Whilst it may look like you're withdrawn, you have permission to be the free spirit in the side, look for pockets of space and drop in to them so you can dictate the play with your vision and passing ability.

Di Maria and Navas - Attack, get out wide, trouble the full backs and look for good delivery to Gameiro, don't hesitate to cut inside and play the bool to feet either in light of missing Llorente.

Kagawa - Support Gameiro, he'll hold it up and allow you to run on. Mix it up though, look for killer balls and the odd shot if you get the chance.

Gameiro - Assert yourself, you have the support so find the positions that will grab you goals. Hold the ball up to bring the wingers, Sneijder and Kagawa into play.

Attacking set pieces - Sneijder
Defensive set pieces - Alves/Vorm
Penalties - Sneijder

Subs - Gaitan for Navas
Veloso for Kagawa

by Marky Wed 20 Jun 2012, 10:51 am

AC ALSOAM v Real Ale Sociedad

Spoiler:

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Wed 20 Jun 2012, 11:18 am

CUNNING CANARIES FC TACTICS

Spoiler:

by TwisT Wed 20 Jun 2012, 1:26 pm

Week 4: Real Ale Sociedad v AC ALSOAM

Injuries: Nene and Toulalan

Formation: 4-2-3-1

--------------------------------Given--------------------------------
Lichtsteiner-----------Cahill-------------Dawson---------------Adriano
------------------M'Vila-------------------Marchisio------------------
-----Reus---------------------Jovetic----------------Schurrle--------
------------------------------Giroud---------------------------------

Subs: Boruc, Gibbs, King, Vidal, Mertens

Team Talk: Top of the table encounter, so I will keep instructions clear and concise. I do not rate ALSOAM's midfield or their wide players. I think this game is winnable by keeping the ball and releasing our wingers as there will be no one tracking them. Key factor is to dominate a weak midfield with power, pace and interchange-ability that AC ALSOAM simply does not have.

Given: You will be up for this game after conceding 4 in the cup. I want a performance from you as you are a proud man and that would have hurt. Dominate the area.

Cahill/Dawson: English CB pairing. The likelihood is we are up against power rather than pace. Be strong in the tackle as always. Zonal marking rather than man-to-man and keep to your own defensive line. Don’t be drawn out. Keep a deep line and be first to any balls through the air.

Lichsteiner/Adriano: Due to our opponent’s lack of width in midfield, I want you to play a 50/50 game of defending/attacking. You pace will scare the FB’s. Play a one up, one back game if going forward to not expose ourselves too much. And then back to a tight deep line when defending where you can beat for pace any ball played behind you.

M’Vila/Marchisio: M’Vila to sit as a CDM and watch for AM’s or box-to-boxers breaking forward. If out FB’s go up field, then you are to create a 3 man CB formation to cover any breaks. Marchisio to dictate from midfield. I want the ball to go wide and often. You can go forward yourself and shoot from distance as I know you can pull off long range goals. When defending, hold with M’Vila and watch for your opposite number breaking forward.

Reus/Schurrle: I need you to attack the FB’s and take advantage of any space if they break forward. Swap sides and go from attacking the wings, to running through the centre. If pushed outside, get the cross in for Giroud who is a master in the air. Any space that you have, exploit it with pace and attack the opponents defensive line.

Jovetic/Giroud: As Giroud will probably be man-marked, I want Jovetic to sit in the final third and come in unmarked. If you get the ball, work with Reus and Schurrle with quick passes and play the ball behind the defensive line for any one of you three to latch onto. Giroud to get into the box where you can use you’re heading ability.

Subs:

If WINNING after 75 mins: Vidal for Jovetic. Play 4-5-1 and completely suffocate AC by keeping the ball and having Vidal and Marchisio break from midfield.

If LOSING after 70mins: Mertens for Marchisio. Play 4-1-4-1 with Reus more central and Mertens on the right. Attack the tiring legs of AC ALSOAM with an onslaught of pace and exploit all space on the wings. Cut inside and attack en masse as a 4.

by sodhat Wed 20 Jun 2012, 2:14 pm

Week 4
Boroussia Munchingballsack vs The London Silly Nannies

------------------Ochoa
Debuchy---Koscielny---Sakho---Mathieu
----------------Gonalons
----------Ramires------Sahin
Sanchez-----------------------Suarez
---------------Mandzukic

Subs: Schmeichel, Caceres, Marin, Ince, Remy, Raul Albiol

Injuries: Ozil, Sandro, Nene (you Bar Steward Twist!)

Overall Team Talk:

Ballsack are very strong in the middle of the field so the aim will be to crowd the area so their pure passers don't have the space to pick balls. We will then be relying on our creative forward players to support the lone forward and combine to create chances.

Defence

Debuchy/Mathieu - Stick to their wingers and don’t commit yourself to challenges and risk getting beaten, just stick to them and isolate them individually and wait for their mistakes or for them to pass it away. Support attacks up field but not into the final third, cross from deep if there are men up but be patient with the ball.

Sakho - Mark the main striker and shadow him throughout. Don't slide in or commit and get beaten, stand up and keep goalside.

Koscielny - If they come with a second striker, man mark him as Sakho is. If not you will have space to step up from the backline and help stifle the creative midfielders. Get your body in the way and make it very difficult to play through us. Any runners from midfield should be tracked by you.

Midfield

Gonalons - Communicate with your back four and work as a unit to stifle their creative players. Koscielny may well step forward to assist you in breaking up play and that's all I want to see. Get in, nick it away, position yourself for interceptions and move play on.

Ramires - Play box to box today, tenacious in defence and look to win it back, and let Sahin pull the strings again when you do. Support the attacks from midfield and get up to the penalty area and link with the forwards.

Sahin - Sit in midfield and dictate the tempo when we're on the ball. Always be available and look for the smart pass rather than the Hollywood ball. Retain it, be patient and probe. If we need to inject pace, do so, and use Ramires and his energy to get the ball up quickly.

Forwards

Sanchez - Provide natural width, but when you get the ball go both inside and out and tease balls towards Mandzukic or alternatively come inside and play one-twos with the others and play through. Shoot where you can but only if you can realistically score.

Suarez - Look to come in from the left today, and with Mathieu behind you, you can slip slightly inside between the CB/FB to make sure Mad Man Mand isn't isolated. Look to put the ball in to him and link with him and cause problems in the defence with your movement and shooting.

Mandzukic - Move constantly and make it hard work for whoever marks you. Stay central and advanced and be aware of crosses from both sides. There will be wingers cutting inside looking to link so be ready for some neat one touch play and get moving again.

Pens: Suarez
Corners: Sahin
Free kicks: Rock paper scissors.

If winning:
80 mins
Ramires off, Albiol on: Albiol to pure DM, and really clog up the middle.

If losing
76.4 mins
Suarez off, Remy on: Use Remy's pace on the wing to be direct and get at them.

by Fernando Wed 20 Jun 2012, 3:05 pm

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by Gregers Wed 20 Jun 2012, 8:19 pm

Munchingballsack vs Silly Nanies

Injuries: Llorente and Tremoulinas

--------------Friedal-------------
-Zaballeta--Alves--Heitinga--Alba-
--------------Tiote-------------
--------Scholes----Sneijder------
-Navas-------Kagawa-----Di Maria-

Subs: Vorm, Fernandez, Izaguirre, Veloso, Gaitan, Gamiero

Team Talk: Following on from last weeks cup triumph so show your determination to get a result. No out and out striker this week but look to stifle the Silly Nannies midfield.

Friedal: Command your box and look to get the ball to Tiote and Scholes whenever possible

Zaballeta: After being rested last week you need to make sure that your alert to the threat from the wings. Stay back as much as possible.

Alba: Likewise with Zaballeta stay back and make sure we are solid, you're a top quality left back so prove it today.

Heitinga and Alves: Communication is key today against a team that has so much creative talent. Stay on your feet as much as possible.

Tiote: Be the terrier that we all know you are, boss the midfield. You have permission to fairly 'rough' up the opposition.

Scholes: Dictate the pace of the game like only you can, be our main man in midfield today

Sneijder: You are our creative force, look to get forward whenever you can but also get back to get men behind the ball. Look for our wingers and our pseudo striker Kagawa

Di Maria and Navas: Hassle their fullbacks throughout and keep them guessing as to which way you'll go. With Sneijder and Kagawa getting forward we should look to outnumber their backline.

Kagawa: You're a 'pseudo-striker' today so look to get into the box and onto and passes that come your way. Drop off their center backs and keep them guessing as to where you will go.

Subs:

If winning at 70 mins

Di Maria off for Veloso
Navas off for Gamiero

--------------Friedal-------------
-Zaballeta--Alves--Heitinga--Alba-
-------Veloso-Tiote-Scholes------
------Kagawa-------Sneijder------
-------------Gamiero-------------

Otherwise keep it the same with Tiote coming off for Veloso if he has been booked

by FIFA Diva Wed 20 Jun 2012, 10:57 pm

VivaPaulScholes wrote:
VIVA CITY TACTICS

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by cherriesfna Wed 20 Jun 2012, 11:51 pm

FCU Tactics

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by TwisT Wed 27 Jun 2012, 12:06 pm

WEEK 5

by TwisT Wed 27 Jun 2012, 1:19 pm

Real Ale Tactics

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by sodhat Wed 27 Jun 2012, 1:47 pm

LONDON SILLY NANNIES TACTICS

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by Marky Wed 27 Jun 2012, 2:07 pm

AC ALSOAM Tactics

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by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Wed 27 Jun 2012, 2:37 pm

CUNNING CANARIES FC TACTICS

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by Fernando Wed 27 Jun 2012, 4:16 pm

Spoiler:

by FIFA Diva Wed 27 Jun 2012, 5:29 pm

VIVA CITY TACTICS

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by cherriesfna Wed 27 Jun 2012, 11:22 pm

CCvs FCU

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by Guest Thu 28 Jun 2012, 10:12 am

Borussia Munchingballsack vs. AC ALSOAM Tactics.

Injuries - Jordi Alba and Pablo Zabaletta

------------------------Friedel----------------------------
-----Fernandez------Alves---------Heitinga----------

-----------------------Veloso------------------------------

-------------Tiote----------------Scholes----------------

Di Maria------------Sneijder------------------Jesus Navas

----------------------Llorente-----------------------------

Subs: Izaguirre, Kagawa, Gaitan, Gameiro, Tremoulinas, Vorm

General team talk - Injuries have hit us this week in defence, meaning we've had to make a few alterations. We're coming up against the league leaders, so we need to work hard and unsettle them.

Friedel - Do your thing, dominate, communicate and look for effective distribution.

Fernandez, Alves and Heitinga - With no wide defenders, you three need to communicate, and work for one another. Be privy to balls from out wide and look to unsettle Adebayor and Tevez at set pieces.

Veloso - Need a big shift from you today, son. You'll be sitting in front of the defence and need to try and upset the ALSOAM rhythm when they attack. Don't be afraid to dive in for the ball.

Tiote - Whilst more advanced than Veloso, we'll need you to assist in shutting down their men like Kroos and Hulk. When in possession, look for the likes of Scholes and Sneijder.

Scholes - Dictate our attacking play. Look to hit Llorente and the wingers, Sneijder will look to support Llorente, allowing you to sit in your withdrawn positions so you can watch the game.

Di Maria and Navas - Run at the Benders and Boateng/Badstuber. Draw them out of position to create space for Sneijder to pop up, look for quality balls into Llorente.

Sneijder - Play in the free role, lurking behind Llorente. Make yourself available and look for quality balls to the wingers. Keep moving so you aren't picked up.

Llorente - Make your prescence felt, get into good positions and upset their defence, you'll be ably supported so if you get into positions, you'll receive the ball.

Subs: Kagawa for Sneijder, Gameiro for Navas, Gaitan for Di Maria

by TwisT Wed 04 Jul 2012, 12:38 pm

WEEK 7

by TwisT Wed 04 Jul 2012, 1:37 pm

REAL ALE TACTICS

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by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Wed 11 Jul 2012, 11:36 am

HOLTON WANDERERS TACTICS

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by sodhat Wed 11 Jul 2012, 2:31 pm

The London Silly Nannies Tactics

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by Fernando Wed 11 Jul 2012, 2:45 pm

Barearselona Tactics:

by Marky Wed 11 Jul 2012, 8:37 pm

AC ALSOAM tactics for the match against Viva City

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by FIFA Diva Wed 11 Jul 2012, 10:18 pm

VIVA CITY TACTICS

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by cherriesfna Wed 11 Jul 2012, 11:16 pm

FCU

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by TwisT Tue 17 Jul 2012, 1:40 pm

WEEK 8

by TwisT Tue 17 Jul 2012, 2:02 pm

REAL ALE WEEK 8 TACTICS

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by Marky Wed 18 Jul 2012, 10:53 am

AC ALSOAM TACTICS v London Silly Nannies

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by sodhat Wed 18 Jul 2012, 1:48 pm

The London Silly Nannies Tactics

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by FIFA Diva Wed 18 Jul 2012, 3:36 pm

VIVA CITY TACTICS

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by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Wed 18 Jul 2012, 7:36 pm

HOLTON WANDERERS TACTICS

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by Fernando Wed 18 Jul 2012, 7:48 pm

Barearselona fc Tactics

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by nadeem2099 Wed 18 Jul 2012, 10:11 pm

REAL NADRID vs real ale sociedad

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by cherriesfna Wed 18 Jul 2012, 11:07 pm

FCU SEXAY BRAZILIAN TACYS

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