WE6I Newbs - How's your Master League going?

[blue78]

Season 10 DIV 1 HARD POS.12 9-9-12 GF26 GA34 PTS36
1st season on Hard Mode
Lost RND 1 MSTR Cup 2-1 to Deportivo,Pandiani scored in EX "6"

History:5 seasons in DIV3 NORMAL Mode.
1 season in DIV2 NORMAL Mode.
3 seasons in DIV1 NORMAL Mode.
1 season in DIV 1 HARD Mode.

2 Tiny Cups NORMAL Mode.1 Master Cup NORMAL Mode(season 8)
1 ML Championship NORMAL Mode(season 9).

________________Chilavert(Van Der Sar)-----------------------------

--------Cannavaro(Sanchez)-----Samuel(Diatta)---Nesta(Bermudez)

-------------Keane(Ballack)----------------------Vieira-----------------------

-----------Giggs-------------------------------------Nedved(Babangida)----

--------------------Zidane(Rivaldo,Zahovic)----------------------------------

-------------------------------------------------Van Nistelrooy(Alexandris)-
--------------------Shevchenko(Sand)

 

[Decado]

Isn't Rivaldo better than Zidane (in the game, anyway)?

Also...why do you have Giggs on the right side of the field? Are you suppose to have lefties on the right side? I also put him on the left so he can cross.

 

[rascricket]

MY GOD!!! I'm glad you guys are havin' fun, but DAYUM>> 9 SEASONS on NORMAL?? It took me 4 seasons in EXTREME.....a little easy for me....I'm sure a lot of you are tired of hearing that from me but I've got HEAPS of solid advice if you're searchin'.....

CRICK's TIP o' THE DAY........
learn how to STOP THE BALL....its R1 but its WHEN to do it,of course, that is key.......It gives you a moment....the defense pauses..THIS IS POWERFUL WHEN ADDED TO YOUR LIST OF STRATEGIES!!
Master it......its a good one!

 

[rascricket]

Originally posted by jumbo
i guess those guys on OLYMPIAKOS don't have as high indv stats as Arsenal but they must be a very good team players - that's more important then individualities

Very true....I guess look at S. Korea....in the World Cup it was their teamwork that pulled them through...It actually made them very nice to watch...I was rootin' for em too cuz the way they could build an attck>> and if it broke down, they'd just rbuild....they were VERY tenacious..I'd say theirs AND USA's placing were well deserved....

About the OLYPIAKOS thang....I just dont think in reality some of those teams stand a chance....But oh well.....not too big of a deal, I'd just like to see some of the teams get out of DIV 2 that I know shouldnt be there...but fug-git....jus have fun!

 

[blue78]

Yeah I'll switch Giggs to LW if U think its better for him there.On the Rivaldo - Zidane thing -- Rivaldo is faster but Zidane has better pass stats(I think) but the main reason Zidane is my starter is TEAMWORK - Zidane 98,Rivaldo 75.Teamwork is very important,I rate it very high in a player who has it.

Thanks.

 

[Decado]

*Shrugs* I'm no expert. But if you have Giggs on the right wing you have to have him moving toward your own goal so he can cross with his left foot. Hasn't worked for me. I always keep him on the left, or occationally in the middle.

 

[danger zone]

Ten seasons on Normal? I'm still only in my third season on normal and on top of the second division and finding it rather easy. Where do you guys find the time to play ten seasons? Between work and family I'm lucky to get two games in a day.

 

[ezio]

Originally posted by danger zone
Ten seasons on Normal? I'm still only in my third season on normal and on top of the second division and finding it rather easy. Where do you guys find the time to play ten seasons? Between work and family I'm lucky to get two games in a day.

Yeah I am in the same boat. I am in my 3rd season on Nomal in D3 with Roma.

Current Squad

GK Rustu
CB Song
CB West
RB Panucci
LB Cafu
LM Diesler
CM Totti
RM Stewart
LW Montella
CF Olisedebe
RW Babangida

Bench
GK Dida
Def Lumassi
Def Espinol(sp?) from Ecuador I think
Mid Zubov
Forward Donovan

Rest are defualt players. Although, I have gotten rid of some of them

Current season 1W 1D 4L - I don't know how i lose with this team Hopefully things will turn around.

Ezio

 

[akvelocity365]

Originally posted by ezio
GK Rustu
CB Song
CB West
RB Panucci
LB Cafu
LM Diesler
CM Totti
RM Stewart
LW Montella
CF Olisedebe
RW Babangida

Bench
GK Dida
Def Lumassi
Def Espinol(sp?) from Ecuador I think
Mid Zubov
Forward Donovan

You're using a 4-3-3 obviously. Why don't you try something a bit differen't. 3-5-2 maybe...

-------------------------Rustu--------------------------


------------------------Panucci-------------------------
--------Song----------------------------West---------

----------------Cafu----------Diesler------------------

--Babangida-----------------------------Stewart----

--------------------------Totti---------------------------

------------Olisedebe----------------------------------
---------------------------------Montella---------------

For Cafu, Diesler and Stewart, I wouldn't preferably put those lads there, but using your starting eleven, that's what I came up with as a prelim formation, maybe switching Diesler and Stewart would be better. I am not too sure about their stats! Give it a go though since you might want more success for the little time you get to play the game!

 

[ezio]

Originally posted by akvelocity365
You're using a 4-3-3 obviously. Why don't you try something a bit differen't. 3-5-2 maybe...

-------------------------Rustu--------------------------


------------------------Panucci-------------------------
--------Song----------------------------West---------

----------------Cafu----------Diesler------------------

--Babangida-----------------------------Stewart----

--------------------------Totti---------------------------

------------Olisedebe----------------------------------
---------------------------------Montella---------------

For Cafu, Diesler and Stewart, I wouldn't preferably put those lads there, but using your starting eleven, that's what I came up with as a prelim formation, maybe switching Diesler and Stewart would be better. I am not too sure about their stats! Give it a go though since you might want more success for the little time you get to play the game!

Ak,

Thanks for the advice I will try that. I had been consdiring swiching to a 4-4-2 but I will try your suggestiong and see how it goes. thanks.

Ezio

 

[akvelocity365]

Originally posted by ezio
Thanks for the advice I will try that. I had been consdiring swiching to a 4-4-2 but I will try your suggestiong and see how it goes. thanks.

Give the 4-4-2 a go if you want. I just didn't see any good SBs in your line-up. Also, if you do go with the 4-4-2, go with the diamond middle, as you probably know, Totti does best as a very offensive mid-fielder where he can be a third forward but still be able to distribute from the mid-field.

Glad to hear you will try out the 3-5-2. I think it is best for now with the players you have. Only suggesion though. It basically depends on how tight your games are. If you are up towards the end of the game, lets say the 75th minute, you might want to swtich to a 5-3-2. I might help in case you might be losing games due to last minute heroics by the comp!

cheers

 

[rascricket]

I was thinking of maling this a thread..."If you're getting schooled or IT YOUR DAYUM TENTH SEASON IN DIV 3 here's what you need to do....

CHANGE YOUR FORMATION!!!!

If you notice you're totally getting dogged CHANGE IT!!!
In a small way you're admitting your gameplan FAILED (ha ha)......
BUT FREAKIN" DO IT....

...uhh "I've been thinking of changin it...."

I'ts getting difficult round here....

 

[ezio]

Originally posted by akvelocity365
Give the 4-4-2 a go if you want. I just didn't see any good SBs in your line-up. Also, if you do go with the 4-4-2, go with the diamond middle, as you probably know, Totti does best as a very offensive mid-fielder where he can be a third forward but still be able to distribute from the mid-field.

Glad to hear you will try out the 3-5-2. I think it is best for now with the players you have. Only suggesion though. It basically depends on how tight your games are. If you are up towards the end of the game, lets say the 75th minute, you might want to swtich to a 5-3-2. I might help in case you might be losing games due to last minute heroics by the comp!

cheers

I used your 3-5-2 for 2 games so far and it's not bad. Except I think i had one guy back deep in midfield and you had 2 so i may try that. I lost 2-1 to Marseille but they always give me problems and tied Newcastle 0-0. Going to give it a go for a few more games and see. Thanks for the advice.

Ezio

 

[akvelocity365]

Originally posted by ezio
I used your 3-5-2 for 2 games so far and it's not bad. Except I think i had one guy back deep in midfield and you had 2 so i may try that. I lost 2-1 to Marseille but they always give me problems and tied Newcastle 0-0. Going to give it a go for a few more games and see. Thanks for the advice.

Oh man, yeah, switch that! You want two DHs in the mid-field! You are cutting yourself way too thin in the back if you keep it at one! This formation that I suggested is really great for creating tons of play! Play it wide when open, esp. to Babangida! With my suggested formation, you should be open almost 24/7! Totti should be very dominate from his position as well!

 

[ezio]

Originally posted by akvelocity365
Oh man, yeah, switch that! You want two DHs in the mid-field! You are cutting yourself way too thin in the back if you keep it at one! This formation that I suggested is really great for creating tons of play! Play it wide when open, esp. to Babangida! With my suggested formation, you should be open almost 24/7! Totti should be very dominate from his position as well!

Yeah I know. I will switch it tonight. I agree that totti should be good from there too and babangida out wide. I thought about playing cafu out there too on the other side but we'll see. I think he is better as a DH. Thanks again for the advice.

Ezio

 

[314frog]

yo yo yo...wsup peeps...

i just sold roy keane to lazio....now i have a problem....

i am using scholes as a defensive midfielder...but he is not that good in the position....

so who's a good defensive midfielder? ...suggestions....??

peace

pi

 

[andremc11]

i just sold roy keane to lazio....now i have a problem

That was not a very good move at all.Try John O'Shea in defensive midfield.

 

[314frog]

john o'shea??...he stats r weak...

i was trying to get viera but he is bloody madd to snatch from damm arsenal...

hMM...mayb cambiasso?....makelele???...i'll try later ...i need to eat....hungry as fock man!!!

hMMm...i mite try out nicky butt....hMMm...is barry ferguson a good defensive mf??....hMMm...gilberto?...so many...i need to eat something hungry hungry

peace

pi

 

[CANADIAN.10]

I stareted the ML 3 weeks ago and just finished my 9th season in normal. Its my 4th season in the 1st div. I also work and got family but I play it everyday. I work from 2pm-10pm. I usually play 2 hours in the afternoon and when I get home at 11pm, I usually play till 2-3am. Getting in to these stupid arguments with the wife but I love this f u c k i n g game.

 

[danger zone]

I just recreated most of Arsenals side by picking them up on frees. Took a while to presuade Viera and Henry however.