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FM 2014 Tactics

FM 2014 Tactics

Find and share successful tactics in Football Manager 2014
How to create a successful tactic on Football Manager
What makes a tactic successful? Which factors can we fine-tune until we get ourselves a tactic that works? What steps to take? This is what you’ll learn in this guide.


FM14 Tactic: Der BVB Arrow
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Solid 4-5-1 (4-1DM-2-2-1) tactic for FM 2014. Good scores against both weak and strong teams with a quite effective defense.
Beautiful 2-3-2-2-1 • Possession/CCC's/Defence
Beautiful 2-3-2-2-1 • Possession/CCC's/Defence
43713   9238   2  
Added advanced forward for increased amount of goals from various positions, also ball playing defender for increased retaining possession.
3-5-2 of Gennaro Gattuso for FM14
3-5-2 of Gennaro Gattuso for FM14
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The most battling and commanding tactic for FM14. Defeat anyone home/away. A very reflecting tactic of G.G.
3-5-2 of Muricy Ramalho for FM 2014
3-5-2 of Muricy Ramalho for FM 2014
25160   3260   1  
Resilient, Ruthless and Intelligent play. Inspired from the Masterminded Game of Muricy Ramalho. The most successful Brazilian Coach on your Screens.
4-3-3 Tiki-Taka Tactic
4-3-3 Tiki-Taka Tactic
74923   16599   1  
Great tactic for keeping possession and pressing teams. I have had a lot of success with this tactic with teams such as Southampton, Aston Villa and Liverpool.
4-3-3 For The Ultimate Underdog
4-3-3 For The Ultimate Underdog
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Are you fed up of trying to create your own successful tactic for an underdog side? Well look no further! This is the perfect tactic for the underdog!
3-5-2 Van Gaal football by Danecr7
3-5-2 Van Gaal football by Danecr7
29076   4335   1  
Luis Van Gaal's tactics. He used it during the world cup and with Manchester United during the pre-season's games...
4-4-2 Counter Posession
4-4-2 Counter Posession
53375   9857   2  
Your Classic Possession tactic for Football Manager 2014!
5-2-3 Roma
5-2-3 Roma
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Won Seria A in first season with basic Roma team.
4-2-3-1 Goal Storm 2014
4-2-3-1 Goal Storm 2014
124921   28545   5  
A surprisingly effective 4-2-3-1 working great with any medium team and even greater with better clubs. Lots of pictures with details included.
V Counter 4-5-1
V Counter 4-5-1
35584   5975   1  
A counter-attacking tactic with very fast passing and movement for Football Manager 2014.
4-1-2-1-2 (Wide Diamond) Sefa
4-1-2-1-2 (Wide Diamond) Sefa
31307   5925  
2 Finisher, 2 Good Crossing Wings and 1 Technical AMC, Wide Play and Hopefully Lots of Goals :)
Eat. Sleep. Conquer.
Eat. Sleep. Conquer.
58936   11285   10  
Win every accolade, every championship with one simple tactic in Football Manager 2014.
The Alex Ferguson 4-4-2 Tactic
The Alex Ferguson 4-4-2 Tactic
85500   17925   2  
Recreating the Man United glory days with a classic a 4-4-2 formation for Football Manager 2014.
The José Mourinho System for FM14
The José Mourinho System for FM14
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José Mourinho's "Anti-Football" system at Chelsea, including the infamous "Park The Bus" tactic.
Martin's Van Gaal by FM Whizzkids
Martin's Van Gaal by FM Whizzkids
42219   8233   10  
Admin Martin from the Facebook page 'The Football Manager Whizzkids' on Louis Van Gaals famous Holland National team formation.
Tiki Taka by ugurhero
Tiki Taka by ugurhero
82847   19681   15  
Truly, play like Barcelona, with high ball possession at home or away to bigger teams or lower teams and good results.
Altmis6Bir1 Tactic 14.3.1 by OgunHaci
Altmis6Bir1 Tactic 14.3.1 by OgunHaci
46086   9051   5  
A balanced tactic that works well against big teams in Football Manager 2014 14.3.1. Successfully tested with Ajax and Trabzonspor!
Ancelotti's Real Madrid 2013-14 for FM14 (version 2)
Ancelotti's Real Madrid 2013-14 for FM14 (version 2)
145717   31027   24  
I tried to make real-life tactic of Real Madrid in 2013/14. Carlo used 4-3-3, but I used 4-5-1 (a.k.a. 4-1-2-2-1) 'cause it's the most flexible FM 2014 formation which gives me everything I need to interpret Ancelotti's 4-3-3.
Guillermo Morente FM14 Tactic
Guillermo Morente FM14 Tactic
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This tactic is inspired by Pep Guardiola's Bayern. Use it with big teams as it's made for players with great skill.
Coaching philosophy of Arrigo Sacchi - FM14
Coaching philosophy of Arrigo Sacchi - FM14
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Modern, evolutionary, perfectionism, high standards and masterminded work from Arrigo Sacchi. Apart from his classic 4-4-2, I give you two bonus surprise tactics.
Gomu Gomu 4-2-3-1
Gomu Gomu 4-2-3-1
56746   13449   6  
My best FM14 tactic so far, 8 titles in 3 seasons including 1 Uefa Champions League with Benfica (100% Portuguese squad).
Strikerless Football in FM14
Strikerless Football in FM14
43516   9048   8  
Creating a narrow 4-1-2-3 strikerless tactic in Football Manager 2014 the way Gullit envisaged it; fluid player movement and smooth passing. Insightful videos and pictures inside.
Tellak's Tiki-Taka Tactic for FM14
Tellak's Tiki-Taka Tactic for FM14
213366   50431   30  
A strikerless Barcelona style tactic for Football Manager 2014. Play possession football with great results. Successfully tested with various teams.
France WC2014 Tactic
France WC2014 Tactic
50636   9697   8  
A tactic based on the way the French national team has played in this World Cup. It combines an unbreakable defence with a quick, wide, and very effective attack to produce a great tactic.
Megalo's 4-2-3-1 Counter v2.0
Megalo's 4-2-3-1 Counter v2.0
43722   9480   25  
Used for 5 seasons so far with great success. Finished in the top 3 every season with Granada and won the Champions League! Also tested with Sport Recife, Almere City (Thanks to Andrej1972) and Wolfsburg (Thanks to scorpy95) with very good results.
Netherlands WC2014 Tactic
Netherlands WC2014 Tactic
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A look at the tactic used by the Netherlands in the 2014 World Cup, specifically to defeat Spain 5-1 in the opening group game. Expect goals galore and some amazing wide play.
Counter Attacking 4-2-3-1
Counter Attacking 4-2-3-1
87159   17550   6  
A quick, fast-paced tactic which will can make an average team look like a great team on Football Manager 2014.
Poetry In Motion (BR System)
Poetry In Motion (BR System)
56525   11332   15  
4-1-2-1-2 formation add-on to The Brendan Rodgers System
5-3-2 Feyenoord
5-3-2 Feyenoord
30467   5013   7  
The 5-3-2 tactic Feyenoord utilized this season (2013/14), also the one the Dutch national team is going to use on the 2014 World Cup in Brasil.

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