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John McClair GegenPress 4231

4231 Offensive Gegenpress - 100 goals, 11 titles in 3 years including 2 Champions League.

By on Mar 22, 2026   7671 views   5 comments
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Football Manager 2026 Tactics - John McClair GegenPress 4231
I built my tactics with RIO AVE:
From a team that was in the lower part of the table, I managed to build a solid mid-table team that plays in the conference league and competes on equal terms, reaching the semifinals and quarterfinals.

In the league, it was a stable and solid performance.

The entire team consisted mostly of homegrown players, random newgens, whom I managed to acquire for free because I had no transfer budget.

I joined Bayern out of curiosity to test the tactics with a stronger team.
In the debut '59/'60 season, I won:
Champions League
Bundesliga
60/'61:
UEFA SuperCup
Franz Beckenbauer Supercup
FIFA Club World Cup
Bundesliga
DFB Pokal
61/'62:
FIFA Club World Cup - runner-up
Franz Beckenbauer Supercup
Bundesliga
DFB Pokal
Champions League
62/'63 - still playing season
UEFA SuperCup
Franz Beckenbauer Supercup

I must emphasize that I attach great importance to the coaching staff, and in every team I manage, I strive to have the best staff in the entire league. I believe that the people I work with should be the best possible.

As for the tactics themselves:

This is a stable 4231 formation, which is based on offensive counterpressing. The key players here are the attacking players, as they represent the team's strength and average goals per game triple. The false striker complements the striker very well, creating a lethal duo. They are complemented by a inside forwards on both wings.

I had a major problem achieving defensive stability, and I still think it could be better, but at the moment I haven't found the perfect solution.

The entire defense is relatively stable, as we have the immense support of two central midfielders off the ball, who cover the gaps and provide tremendous support for the defenders.

Feel free guys to comment and give some advices. Its my first tactic in Football Manager since FM2007 so :)

100 goals in one season in Bundesliga



Squad after season with goals and assists



Manager stats:


Titles and history


Tactic


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Calendar:


Carrer Stats for my False Attacker:


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Discussion: John McClair GegenPress 4231

5 comments have been posted so far.

  • Woojas's avatar
    Little update.
    I just finished 62/63 season and whole season was great:

    Bundesliga - 1 place, 91 goals, 27-W 5-D 2-L
    SuperCup
    Champions League. It was 3 title in 4 years
    UefaSuper Cup
    Continental SuperCup

    Striker in 51 apperances got 27 goals and 13 assists.

    So at the end in 4 years in Bayern I won:
    16 titles including 3 champions league in 4 years
    In 132 matches played in Bayern with this tactic I got :
    100 wins
    16 draws
    16 loses

    75% of matches have been won

    Probably now I will leave Bayern and try my tactic in Bristol or Notthingham Forrest.
  • Woojas's avatar
    Is it working in your team?
  • erasmussen's avatar
    Thanks.
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  • Stam's avatar
    I've added the text from your comment in the main area of the page.
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  • Woojas's avatar
    Sorry, I didn't fully understand how adding tactics and the entire description worked, so I'd like to comment on it.

    I built my tactics with RIO AVE:
    From a team that was in the lower part of the table, I managed to build a solid mid-table team that plays in the conference league and competes on equal terms, reaching the semifinals and quarterfinals.

    In the league, it was a stable and solid performance.

    The entire team consisted mostly of homegrown players, random newgens, whom I managed to acquire for free because I had no transfer budget.

    I joined Bayern out of curiosity to test the tactics with a stronger team. In the '59/'60 season, I won:
    Champions League
    Bundesliga
    UEFA SuperCup
    60/'61:
    Franz Beckenbauer Supercup
    FIFA Club World Cup
    Bundesliga
    DFB Pokal
    61/'62:
    FIFA Club World Cup - runner-up
    Franz Beckenbauer Supercup
    Bundesliga
    DFB Pokal
    Champions League
    62/'63 - still playing season
    UEFA SuperCup
    Franz Beckenbauer Supercup

    I must emphasize that I attach great importance to the coaching staff, and in every team I manage, I strive to have the best staff in the entire league. I believe that the people I work with should be the best possible.

    As for the tactics themselves:

    This is a stable 4231 formation, which is based on offensive counterpressing. The key players here are the attacking players, as they represent the team's strength and average goals per game triple. The false striker complements the striker very well, creating a lethal duo. They are complemented by a drop-in striker on both wings.

    I had a major problem achieving defensive stability, and I still think it could be better, but at the moment I haven't found the perfect solution.

    The entire defense is relatively stable, as we have the immense support of two central midfielders off the ball, who cover the gaps and provide tremendous support for the defenders.
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