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OVERVIEW
Overview
This tactic is a hybrid system inspired by elements commonly associated with high-pressing and positional play, combining aggressive counter-pressing with structured build-up and sustained possession.
Rather than leaning fully into one philosophy, the setup balances intensity with control, allowing teams to dominate territory while still producing consistent attacking output. Across testing, the system averaged 3+ goals per game at its peak and delivered strong results over full domestic campaigns.
Key Features
Balanced approach between pressing and possession
High defensive engagement without reckless exposure
Structured build-up play from deep
Consistent chance creation across multiple competitions
Designed for long-term consistency rather than short-term form spikes




TACTIC



Testing Methodology
Testing was carried out using a 70/30 split between holiday and manual play. The majority of league fixtures were holidayed for consistency, while cup matches and key league games were played manually.
Set pieces and training were handled in the same way as in my long-term livestream saves, with no testing-specific optimisation.
A rotation of three closely related variants was used throughout the season. These were small tweaks of the base tactic designed to suit different game states and opposition approaches, reflecting realistic long-term save usage rather than reliance on a single static setup.
FINAL NOTES
I’m Josh Daly, a full-time Football Manager content creator, working with the game on a daily basis. Because this is my full-time role, I spend 12–14 hours a day on Football Manager across testing, livestream saves, tactical development, and content production.
I have 40,000+ YouTube subscribers, have worked on the FMScout YouTube channel for over two years, and currently support a community of 7,000+ Patreon members — the largest Patreon page dedicated to Football Manager content. This demonstrates the loyalty and trust people have in my work.
The tactics I share here are built and tested using the same approach I apply to my long-term saves and live content, not one-off simulations.
I’m proud of the community around my work and the level of discussion it creates, and I’m always open to constructive feedback and genuine tactical debate.
If you have any questions or tactical issues, feel free to message me on any of my socials listed above.





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