A question for players on high lvl... How do you think about "counter formations"?

[Buffs Mad]

I don't believe religiously in a Counter Formation list. A formation is only part of the equation.

I try to get the best out of my players. Sometimes that might require a change in formation so I suppose I do try to counter what my opponent is trying to do with something better.

At the moment I've returned to a 451v/4141 Combo Strategy - my t11 can seemlessly play both and most times one or the other is expected to do the job and each only requires 2 players moved forward/back. I like combos that can change without subs and have in the past also done a 3142/352v combo (and many others on alt teams).

ND, 413w2, 442 and 432w1 are wheeled out if I think it gives me more chance. 433 can be hard for me to put on the pitch but I'll try v 451v (but sit worrying that a 4141 will then emerge XD).

But like Khris I do like those minor changes of swapping around 2 similar role players from 1 side to the other or subs or tweak an order etc - when I think I need a change in fortunes I make a change to try to trigger something. I try to have a Plan B (eg combo)

Basically I just like to fiddle and feel that I made a difference (good or bad). (And sometimes I will do things 'just to see what happens' and pay the price. )

So its a bit of yes and no from me - my only hard and fast rule is be entertained and occasionally take a risk.