There was once a time not too long ago that having a dynamic, lumbering striker was almost necessary for success. The likes of Fernando Torres, Carlos Tevez and Robin Van Persie were some of the ...
https://strikerless.com/2018/05/25/are-traditional-strikers-dying-out/
One of the toughest parts in playing Football Manager (FM) is understanding the roles of the players and how they work in-game. For a better understanding, I’ll be trying to describe each role ...
https://strikerless.com/2018/05/16/understanding-roles-in-football-manager-and-real-life-part-1/
Welcome to – what I should imagine is – my last tactical work before Football Manager 2018. So far, I have enjoyed looking at some of the most exciting and interesting teams in football hist...
https://strikerless.com/2017/08/26/marcelo-bielsas-tactical-philosophy/
One of the greatest teams to ever grace the World Cup was the 1982 Brazilian national team. They failed in winning the World Cup, but they succeeded in winning the hearts and minds of football fa...
https://strikerless.com/2017/05/28/the-magical-box-makes-another-comeback/
It’s a phrase that has been around for a bit more than a decade, “parking the bus.” It’s not a phrase with a positive connotation as it is used to describe teams employing a highly defen...
https://strikerless.com/2017/01/02/facing-off-against-superior-opposition-parking-the-bus-101/
Ah, the 4-4-2. Title winner. The bane of the naive manager. The bread and butter of every Dad who has ever put his hand up to manage his son’s under-12s side, and suddenly found himself out of ...
https://strikerless.com/2016/09/26/dannys-definitive-4-4-2-a-k-a-my-magnum-opus-aint-perfect/
An introduction to start us off. My name is FM Samo and you can find my own inane ramblings on all things Football Manager over on my site, Occasional FM. One thing you’ll notice very quickly i...
https://strikerless.com/2016/04/24/rewriting-history-scottish-strikerless/
Over the past decade, people have fallen out of love with the humble 4-4-2 formation. It’s a shame really, as it’s a beautiful and effective tactic. Its beauty is also part of the reason why ...
https://strikerless.com/2016/02/10/a-leicester-city-inspired-4-4-2-0/
Whilst beauty is certainly in the eyes of the beholder, not every team has the players to play Joga Bonito. It makes one wonder, is playing beautiful football a goal in itsself? What is beaut...
The following article is something I do not often do; it’s a special request piece. People kept asking me if my tactics are plug & play and if they require any tweaking. The answer is yes, they...
https://strikerless.com/2015/12/01/tweaking-your-strikerless-tactic/