Hi There! In this story I wish to bring you along on my Fm12 journey, starting with the current German Champions: Borussia Dortmund. My aim is to make them by far the best German team (And one of the best in Europe for that matter) with a good Squad, Youth Team, Finances, and Reputation, so that when I decide to seek pastures new, they are able to continue the success I can hopefully bring to them! My reasons for choosing them to start with are simple, Dortmund have some quality young players, great potential for expansion and I’ll admit, I have a one-way bromance thing with Mario Gotze at the moment (/Guilty face).
As for tactics, I don’t plan on doing anything too spectacular, having 2 main formations (One for attack, and one for defence) and one for a back-up, should the situation arise that I lose faith in either of my main formations.
The formations I have chosen are as follows: 4-2-3-1, 4-5-1 (With DM) and a more offensive variation of the 4-5-1. The reasons behind these choices are simple; For the majority of the time, I want my team to play attractive attacking football with plenty of movement and slick passing, whilst always remaining defensively competent. However, against the bigger teams I come up against, defensive capability is my priority, hence the use of the second formation. The aim of this formation is to contain and frustrate superior opponents, in the hope of keeping games level for as long as possible, opening up the opportunity for me to snatch a few late winners with a few tactical changes in-game. As many wise men have said, the key to a good offence is a good defence! The inclusion of the third tactic is a balance between the two previous, aiming to contain my opponents attack, and remain a threat at the other end.
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I set my target as Europa League qualification (Same budget as winning the league, so may as well lower expectations for my maiden season) and I’m ready to go, fun times await!
As for tactics, I don’t plan on doing anything too spectacular, having 2 main formations (One for attack, and one for defence) and one for a back-up, should the situation arise that I lose faith in either of my main formations.
The formations I have chosen are as follows: 4-2-3-1, 4-5-1 (With DM) and a more offensive variation of the 4-5-1. The reasons behind these choices are simple; For the majority of the time, I want my team to play attractive attacking football with plenty of movement and slick passing, whilst always remaining defensively competent. However, against the bigger teams I come up against, defensive capability is my priority, hence the use of the second formation. The aim of this formation is to contain and frustrate superior opponents, in the hope of keeping games level for as long as possible, opening up the opportunity for me to snatch a few late winners with a few tactical changes in-game. As many wise men have said, the key to a good offence is a good defence! The inclusion of the third tactic is a balance between the two previous, aiming to contain my opponents attack, and remain a threat at the other end.
I set my target as Europa League qualification (Same budget as winning the league, so may as well lower expectations for my maiden season) and I’m ready to go, fun times await!
. 2nd season will be a struggle. shinji kagawa will want to leave . and the interest that gotze attracts is insane. 
I already guessed that I may have problems with Kagawa, due to his reluctance to extend his contract, so I'm considering selling him this window (or maybe January?) and bringing someone else in?
