Season 40

[Keith Gaule]

Keep the 18yr old? He might train a little faster for a couple of seasons more

[Bermudo]

I studied my CL final opponent a bit more, and found out he is probably not that tactically limited... he always shows the same formation (4-1-2n-2n-1) but actually his two AMCs are AML/AMC and AMR/AMC so he can swap to V-style anytime without subbing in new players... looks hard to defend against that. I actually think thats pretty cool (I call it "the scissors formation"), I wish I had players like that at that quality (both 6 stars, on has shadow striker). Unfortunately, I dont have an DR/DMR so I cant adapt my defense to that flexibility, plus Id need pretty good reactions for that, as he can swap as often as he wants.

Will man-on-man marking help against those formation swaps?

[Ljepoje]

I studied my CL final opponent a bit more, and found out he is probably not that tactically limited... he always shows the same formation (4-1-2n-2n-1) but actually his two AMCs are AML/AMC and AMR/AMC so he can swap to V-style anytime without subbing in new players... looks hard to defend against that. I actually think thats pretty cool (I call it "the scissors formation"), I wish I had players like that at that quality (both 6 stars, on has shadow striker). Unfortunately, I dont have an DR/DMR so I cant adapt my defense to that flexibility, plus Id need pretty good reactions for that, as he can swap as often as he wants.

Will man-on-man marking help against those formation swaps?

This is a quite "thin" formation. I believe a simple 4-4-2 or 4-1-4-1 could break it down. Remember to always have +1 midfielder then your opponent to gain possesion. Also avoid playing with a AMC since he is playing with a DMC (I rather put a xtra MC or ST).

[Ayman]

2 matches left, leading with only 3 points and big goal difference
today's match is agains the 11th so it should be easy, if i win today i'll win the league.
tomorrow's match is against the 3rd, but he's not very good.

anyway, i'm 95% league winner till now

[Ljepoje]

After a quite controversial season we are happy to say that we are THE LEAGUE CHAMPIONS (100%) for the 4th time! ... We manage to beat the spanish "At.Leones FC" with a 0 - 7 result (played with my "reserve team"). A win tonight in the CL against the Turskish side (TanerGS) will get us our first "treble" !

[pnr8555]

Match Preview - AEPRE FC v. Real Madrid FC (Spanish Team/No Licensed Kits)

Match Details
Type of Match: League
Location: Away
Kick-off: 0:58 GMT+7
Referee: Nathan Gilbertson

Opponent Analysis



Status: Inactive
Formations: 4-3W-3
Position in League: 6th (38 pts)
Form: L/W/W/D/W

Match Roundups
After AEPRE FC seals their league victory last night, AEPRE FC is still looking hot. They are ready to face Real Madrid FC at their home ground. Real Madrid FC will be setting guard of honour before the match for the champions.
In their first leg, AEPRE FC managed to beat them 4-0 at home with 3W-1-3W-3 over 4-3W-3. The manager have decided to stick with the formation that they used in the first leg. Matt van Hart will be playing as LM, as Morgan O'Bree is ready for his debut at this club. Bryan Andersson will still need therapy for getting drunk in the celebration party last night, so he will not be on the bench today.

Expected lineup



AROUND THE LEAGUE
Niedzelski back on top
Marcin Niedzielski, a Polish striker playing for Hercules FC, is back to top goalscorer with 20 goals, after he score a hat-trick that trashed the backmarker F.C. BARSELONA by 9-0 However, Karl Thomas is also back on form by scoring 5 goals on that match.
Promotion battle still looking hot
After AEPRE FC, AREMA FC and Hercules FC seals their ticket for next season's CL, the final spot of the CL is now only available for AORDP FC or SCTA FC, which means Real Madrid FC will not going to CL next season, and they will eventually misses promotion next season if they lost both of their games. So they are Real Madrid FC, ANHGJ FC and Rimba Bara FC that can still stand a chance of getting promoted to Level 4 next season.
Massive transfers for SCTA FC
SCTA FC signed 5 new players into his team to strengthen his team for the next season. His new signing are Gary Hamilton, Jenz Grutza, Charley Tchobe, Mateo Begu and Peter Palfi. Three of them, Tchobe, Hamilton and Grutza gained 8.0 rating and get into the Top 5.
Two Hungarians up for CL final
Hitetlenek FC and Johny FC, two Hungarian teams are looking for winning the CL final. Estadio Aboulle of AEPRE FC will be hosting the decider, which is expected to see 3,000 seats being all taken.

AEPRE FC Player of the Season Awards
Stay tuned! From 12:00 GMT+7 the AEPRE FC Player of the Season Awards will be announced. Here are the orders (All time in GMT+7):
12:00 Young Player of the Year
12:30 Most Improved Player
13:00 Best Signing
13:30 Lowest Improved
14:00 Worst Signing
15:00 Defender of the Season
15:30 Midfielder of the Season
16:00 Attacker of the Season
16:30 Most Injured Player of the Season
17:00 Top Goalscorer
17:30 Top Assister
18:00 AEPRE FC Player of the Season Award

[Morgan O'Bree]

Prolly facing a 4-1-1-3Am-1 in the cl final which can turn into 4-1-3W-1-1. Any advices or experiences?

[Ljepoje]

Prolly facing a 4-1-1-3Am-1 in the cl final which can turn into 4-1-3W-1-1. Any advices or experiences?

Can you post a screener? (your vs opponent line up)

But I believe a simple 4-4-2 or 4-1-4-1 would do fine..... Otherwise go with a butterfly formation (3N-2W-2N-1-2 or 3W-1-2N-2W-2).

[Morgan O'Bree]

Can you post a screener? (your vs opponent line up)

But I believe a simple 4-4-2 or 4-1-4-1 would do fine..... Otherwise go with a butterfly formation (3N-2W-2N-1-2 or 3W-1-2N-2W-2).

Versatility is the problem. Going 3N might be good facing a 3W mid and 1-1 amc st, but since his wingers were trained in DM,M and AM positions would he switch them in AMs it'd be AMR/AMC/AML + ST vs a 3 back. This opponent aside the similar quality is very tricky, and might as well be harder than the quwaitian Q 55 guy we beat in cup. He had fixed roles, but this one can morph at will. Though match.

[Ljepoje]

Versatility is the problem. Going 3N might be good facing a 3W mid and 1-1 amc st, but since his wingers were trained in DM,M and AM positions would he switch them in AMs it'd be AMR/AMC/AML + ST vs a 3 back. This opponent aside the similar quality is very tricky, and might as well be harder than the quwaitian Q 55 guy we beat in cup. He had fixed roles, but this one can morph at will. Though match.

Hmm, then go with the formation/line up you feel you have "best shot" with....Can't say anything else since I don't know your opposition or have any "insight" at his players.... If you feel unsecure then try to play "simple" and have a back-up ready.