Football Manager 2008

[SMEE]

I got bored of last game coz i manipulated things via FM Modifier 2.25 to help me out. So, Started a new game, now in my second season having steered ICT to 4th place after 21 or so games. Av managed to tighten up the defence and start scoring. First thing u really need to do is sort out the contracts and get the decent players signed up. Then you can punt them for cash. Its looking like am about to loose Niculae in the summer tho. Feckin mercinary wont sign a new deal. Some of my sucsess is down to my loan signings. Old Firm do have their uses! Can pick up af ew decent players on season long loans for no wages if you ask nicely. Decent young players are the key!

[badger1]

SMEE, wot players have yoy loaned? What formation have you used? I am using a 4 3 2 1, with the 2 attacking mids running left and right. Only scoring 3 goals, cant seem to score more, against didly teams during pre season. Any tips?

[SMEE]

Celtic and Rangers are good for picking up useful players on a season long loan. Celtic Players were Cuthbert and Quinn. Rangers Furman is worth getting in on loan and Charlie adam if they let him. Best thing is....dont offer to pay anything toward wages to keep costs down. Once season starts its easier to get them in. The fromation i played sucsessfully was a 5-3-2, but was more like 5-3-1-1. Use wing backs to push forward and help midfeild. Its quite an adaptable formation as you can easy change to a flat back 5 or 5 in midfeild and two up front.

[badger1]

Ryan Conroy was a good steel. What tactics did you use for the 5 3 2 formation and what individual tactics did you use? What key players did you play in positions?