Defending in FM 24 is about striking a good balance between defence and attack and more than ever it is important to correctly interpret team attributes!
It's fascinating, that even after 13 years of hardcore FM, I still see a screen which I've never really been to or at least not in a useful way : squad planner / reports :D Thanks, Phil.
I've been watching FM videos for a few years now but you're an instant favourite streamer. Will defo be viewing more of your content. A really well explained video for all experienced and non experienced FM users
Found your channel yesterday - have been playing FM since 2011 and never really understood how to create a tactic, just lucked through it. You're the first creator that I've watched that actually explains the concepts clearly and applicably. Keep up the good content!
I've been playing football manager since 2008, I searched last night at to how best set up a tactic and came across your mini series on this. All I can say is your a genius. You have taught me already so much about how to evaluate a team and explained so well each tactical tweek. Keep up the great work :)
Your a legend, I did many seasons in many saves with United all I ever won was 2 carabou cups and 2nd in league conceding nearly every game I unclicked the pressing and counter attack and in 1st season I lost my 2 1st away games heavily then stormed the league loosing 1 more and did the double and lost in CL final, best defence. My 1st premier league title and 1st time in CL final
that's awesome thank you very much for that....I'm applying all those principals in my saves and livestreams and they work. Need in game management as well and that video is planned to come out this week. Thank you so much for your kind words
Old Man Phil, I just want to say this and the video about building a tactic from scratch has save my latest save. Your video isn’t like others telling you exactly what formation to use, I actually feel like I’ve made my tactic myself and that’s great for me! Keep it up!
Phil, I was at a loss after getting Hamburg promoted was looking at getting sacked start of season 2 I'm now sat in 6th in the Bundesliga (still early doors but i'm hoping mid table by the end of season). Thanks your videos and explanations have given me the confidence to change things and tinker with my tactic (based off of your Asymmetric tactic)
That is awesome to hear my friiend....so happy it helped. I am overachieving in both my saves. Having worked out how to become the best team defensively now things are absolutely dynamite. . Another in the series looking at the tactics screens on Saturday...getting to grips with FM 24 now. Once again thanks for your kind feedback!
Just stumbled across your work Phil as was looking into why I concede so much and got loads to take away just from watching this. Will defo be watching all your other stuff, great watch. Keep up the good work
thank you so much for your kind words. Fm 24 had me stumped for a while...each year it presents a different problem....I think this might be it for this year...getting great results now
@@fm-oldmanphil got my Plymouth Argyle team into the prem after 3 years. 2nd season in the Premier and I seem to concede after every shot so looking forward to using some off your ideas
@@fm-oldmanphil sorry no offence meant, was a helpful insight you gave into defending I’m playing on console but found similar data to the one you used, still I’m dominating teams and they sometimes have a few shots and I win 3-2! Or towards end of game they have shot after shot and I can’t stem the flow of attacks
@@NoName-eo2mv The console version I'm told doesn't have all the features I am told...so it may not function as well...but sounds like you are doing a great job in your save
Hi phil, what is the good passing avg rating in number ? If 11 is not good, then what number should the team have to be considered having a good passing ratings ? Or in general, what numbers should be considered good rating in player attribute ? Thanks for all your vid phil.
I would say that if the overall squad passing is pushing 13...that would be a very good passing team... remember that your 1st team players would increase that average
Thank you for your kind words. There are a lot of videos in the tips and tricks for FM 23 playlist.. most of which still apply to FM 24...you could check that out...I will of course upload more as I discover things
With adjusting your tactics to your teams abilities, would you rather compare yourself with the teams around you or play to your own strengths? I mean, when do you go from "we are at least better than the rest around us so we will still do it" to "we can't do it, so we won't"?
It's all about risk. How much risk are you willing to take. Consider Man city. They attack, play out from the back and take risks believing that they are capable of winning every game. It does go wrong and they make terrible errors sometimes, but they keep believing that the benefits out weigh the risks. Their attacking strength allows them to believe that. Generally the mistakes that lead to defeats for City don't lead to too many defeats so they continue to do it. Other teams may decide not to take so many risks. As your squad develops you can do more and so that means you can take more risks.
Found this very useful but think it could have been less than 5 mins long. I kept dragging along the timeline trying to find when you went on the tactics screen and then skipped another 6 mins and the same recommendation was being said. The message is great and is new to me so I really appreciate it, but what I took out of it you could have said just the once because you are clear in what you say the first time which is a gift in and of itself. It might also make it quicker for you to put out content because you don't have to worry about needing more than one take! From experience, I know it's also super difficult not to repeat yourself when you're not actually talking to people live in front of you so you have no live feedback of if people are actually grasping what you are saying so you repeat to drive that point home. Thanks Phil, subscribed but would love it if you could share these unique tips and tricks more succinctly!
Thanks for the feedback and the tips. I understand your frustration but hope you can also understand that a lot of people have told me that I have helped them by slowing things down. I am trying to find a happy medium for all...hopefully one day I will find it Once again thanks for taking the time to feedback to me
I never take advice for fm..only advice is my expirence,?why?your team is your "case" ...and allways write it ,and basic rules ..yesteday in away loosing 1:3 ,why?first my team is 18 in champioship..ai going very agressive fowward and in away game excpet attack football,second my players is tire thirde opponent have strange formation..it is way to loose game..how stop go defense to much fresh players roles no risky and tryin dont lose game ,draw is very good
happy that you don't need advice...what you say the end is very true. Very often the AI begins to beat you inexplicably. I have just recently made a video on that and what to do if you lose a couple of games. Basically, what you said is correct. Make sure you don't lose the next two. You don't need to win, just make sure you don't lose. However, this is easier said than than done and for people who are fairly inexperienced at the game. That's why I make these videos. Helps a lot of people. hope you continue to be successful!
@@fm-oldmanphil fm is a simulation of real football, which is 98% accurate, and every team is unique, that's why advice can't help... I play different versions of the game, in two versions I'm bad while in others I fight for promotions.. As an example, I will take the version in which I am fighting for survival.. A bad streak is the result of a series of bad situations, player injuries, bad tactics and the like, the problem is how to get out of it? The whole team is without morale and courage and it's as if they are used to receiving goals and not scoring them.. the story should start from here
Defending in FM 24 is about striking a good balance between defence and attack and more than ever it is important to correctly interpret team attributes!
It's fascinating, that even after 13 years of hardcore FM, I still see a screen which I've never really been to or at least not in a useful way : squad planner / reports :D
Thanks, Phil.
Actually you are dead right there....I've been playing since 2011...and still find new stuff I didn't know was there...forever learning!
I've been watching FM videos for a few years now but you're an instant favourite streamer. Will defo be viewing more of your content. A really well explained video for all experienced and non experienced FM users
Thank you so much for your kind words. Very much appreciated
Found your channel yesterday - have been playing FM since 2011 and never really understood how to create a tactic, just lucked through it. You're the first creator that I've watched that actually explains the concepts clearly and applicably. Keep up the good content!
Thank you so much. for your kind words and your support...very much. appreciated
I've been playing football manager since 2008, I searched last night at to how best set up a tactic and came across your mini series on this. All I can say is your a genius. You have taught me already so much about how to evaluate a team and explained so well each tactical tweek. Keep up the great work :)
Thank you so much....that is so kind of you and Very much appreciated
Your a legend, I did many seasons in many saves with United all I ever won was 2 carabou cups and 2nd in league conceding nearly every game I unclicked the pressing and counter attack and in 1st season I lost my 2 1st away games heavily then stormed the league loosing 1 more and did the double and lost in CL final, best defence. My 1st premier league title and 1st time in CL final
That's magnificent. Always love it when something works for people. Great Job!
You sir deserve more likes and more credit for your chanell
Thank you so much for that. Your comment has just made my day. Really appreciate your support
Great to see your presence in the stable of FM content creators. Thx for a very informative video.
Thank you for your kind words. Very much appreciated
Where have you been all my life. Great video Phil.
that's awesome thank you very much for that....I'm applying all those principals in my saves and livestreams and they work. Need in game management as well and that video is planned to come out this week. Thank you so much for your kind words
Been playing FM for years and never reaaly understood how the tactics work. Now i have a idea!
Thank you so much for your kind words...very much appreciated
This is fantastic and so simple. Thanks Phil!
Thank you so much for your kind words
Old Man Phil, I just want to say this and the video about building a tactic from scratch has save my latest save. Your video isn’t like others telling you exactly what formation to use, I actually feel like I’ve made my tactic myself and that’s great for me! Keep it up!
That's great news. There is nothing like making your own tactic....fantastic
Phil, I was at a loss after getting Hamburg promoted was looking at getting sacked
start of season 2 I'm now sat in 6th in the Bundesliga (still early doors but i'm hoping mid table by the end of season). Thanks your videos and explanations have given me the confidence to change things and tinker with my tactic (based off of your Asymmetric tactic)
That is awesome to hear my friiend....so happy it helped. I am overachieving in both my saves. Having worked out how to become the best team defensively now things are absolutely dynamite. . Another in the series looking at the tactics screens on Saturday...getting to grips with FM 24 now. Once again thanks for your kind feedback!
A Newcastle win and a Phil guide video. This is what Saturdays are about!!!
And a good win too...think well needed for you guys!
What a great video. Really well explained. Looking forward to the next one!!
Thank you so much my friend....much appreciated!
Just stumbled across your work Phil as was looking into why I concede so much and got loads to take away just from watching this. Will defo be watching all your other stuff, great watch. Keep up the good work
thank you so much for your kind words. Fm 24 had me stumped for a while...each year it presents a different problem....I think this might be it for this year...getting great results now
@@fm-oldmanphil got my Plymouth Argyle team into the prem after 3 years. 2nd season in the Premier and I seem to concede after every shot so looking forward to using some off your ideas
@@DavidMather-h6o really hoping it helps you....seems to have helped many others...fingers crossed
thanks for the tips Phil!
regards from Brazil.
Thank you so much for your kind feedback. Much appreciated!
Thanks, Phil. As always, great video !!!
Thank you so much my friend....happy to keep making them
Excellent video Phil! Really love how you explain the tactic
Thank you so much for your feedback and your very kind words.
Appropriate use of the language, relaxing voice, great content. Well done Phil . 🎉
Thank you so much for your feedback....very much appreciated
Great videos hope you continue
Thank you.....hope so....at least through the new FM 25 for sure!
Old man Phil, how natural is the laugh you pump out for the good vibes?
That's how I am lol
@@fm-oldmanphil ♡
Interesting stuff Phil, as always. I will put into action in my current lower league save. You should get yourself a white coat! 😂 Cheers.
Lol @ white coat ....maybe get a life lol
As an Ipswich fan, I’m used to conceding a fair few goals but I don’t mind as long as we score more than we concede
That is a very good point Alex......hopefully this helps when the opposition are scoring more. Attacking tips will follow!
I thank you for your wise words
Thank you so much for your kind feedback....much appreciated
Will give it a try, can’t un hear that little laugh you do all the time tho 😂
lol sometimes I am aware of it...crazy old man lol
@@fm-oldmanphil sorry no offence meant, was a helpful insight you gave into defending I’m playing on console but found similar data to the one you used, still I’m dominating teams and they sometimes have a few shots and I win 3-2! Or towards end of game they have shot after shot and I can’t stem the flow of attacks
@@NoName-eo2mv The console version I'm told doesn't have all the features I am told...so it may not function as well...but sounds like you are doing a great job in your save
Hi phil, what is the good passing avg rating in number ? If 11 is not good, then what number should the team have to be considered having a good passing ratings ? Or in general, what numbers should be considered good rating in player attribute ? Thanks for all your vid phil.
I would say that if the overall squad passing is pushing 13...that would be a very good passing team... remember that your 1st team players would increase that average
Great video thanks mate do you have any more tips.
Thank you for your kind words. There are a lot of videos in the tips and tricks for FM 23 playlist.. most of which still apply to FM 24...you could check that out...I will of course upload more as I discover things
With adjusting your tactics to your teams abilities, would you rather compare yourself with the teams around you or play to your own strengths? I mean, when do you go from "we are at least better than the rest around us so we will still do it" to "we can't do it, so we won't"?
It's all about risk. How much risk are you willing to take. Consider Man city. They attack, play out from the back and take risks believing that they are capable of winning every game. It does go wrong and they make terrible errors sometimes, but they keep believing that the benefits out weigh the risks. Their attacking strength allows them to believe that. Generally the mistakes that lead to defeats for City don't lead to too many defeats so they continue to do it. Other teams may decide not to take so many risks. As your squad develops you can do more and so that means you can take more risks.
what skin is that? very good channel, love it so far.
Thank you so much for your kind words....The skin is from work the space
Found this very useful but think it could have been less than 5 mins long. I kept dragging along the timeline trying to find when you went on the tactics screen and then skipped another 6 mins and the same recommendation was being said. The message is great and is new to me so I really appreciate it, but what I took out of it you could have said just the once because you are clear in what you say the first time which is a gift in and of itself. It might also make it quicker for you to put out content because you don't have to worry about needing more than one take! From experience, I know it's also super difficult not to repeat yourself when you're not actually talking to people live in front of you so you have no live feedback of if people are actually grasping what you are saying so you repeat to drive that point home. Thanks Phil, subscribed but would love it if you could share these unique tips and tricks more succinctly!
Thanks for the feedback and the tips. I understand your frustration but hope you can also understand that a lot of people have told me that I have helped them by slowing things down. I am trying to find a happy medium for all...hopefully one day I will find it
Once again thanks for taking the time to feedback to me
Tbf your comment could also have only been 1 sentence
@@davidwood123😂
I never take advice for fm..only advice is my expirence,?why?your team is your "case" ...and allways write it ,and basic rules ..yesteday in away loosing 1:3 ,why?first my team is 18 in champioship..ai going very agressive fowward and in away game excpet attack football,second my players is tire thirde opponent have strange formation..it is way to loose game..how stop go defense to much fresh players roles no risky and tryin dont lose game ,draw is very good
happy that you don't need advice...what you say the end is very true. Very often the AI begins to beat you inexplicably. I have just recently made a video on that and what to do if you lose a couple of games. Basically, what you said is correct. Make sure you don't lose the next two. You don't need to win, just make sure you don't lose. However, this is easier said than than done and for people who are fairly inexperienced at the game. That's why I make these videos. Helps a lot of people. hope you continue to be successful!
@@fm-oldmanphil fm is a simulation of real football, which is 98% accurate, and every team is unique, that's why advice can't help... I play different versions of the game, in two versions I'm bad while in others I fight for promotions.. As an example, I will take the version in which I am fighting for survival.. A bad streak is the result of a series of bad situations, player injuries, bad tactics and the like, the problem is how to get out of it? The whole team is without morale and courage and it's as if they are used to receiving goals and not scoring them.. the story should start from here