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How to defend in FM 24
The Balance between attack and defence is more important than ever before in FM 24 as well as correctly interpreting the values of the collective team attributes and what exactly they mean.
Today of the first of three parts looking at the defensive and attacking attributes. in. FM 24 and how to use them across all three screens of your. tactic. Today become a better defensive unit
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[@fm-oldmanphil]

Defending in FM 24 is about striking a good balance between defence and attack and more than ever it is important to correctly interpret team attributes!

[@Skrew244]

It's fascinating, that even after 13 years of hardcore FM, I still see a screen which I've never really been to or at least not in a useful way : squad planner / reports :D Thanks, Phil.

[@fm-oldmanphil]

Actually you are dead right there....I've been playing since 2011...and still find new stuff I didn't know was there...forever learning!

[@user-ln9bn8dw4y]

I've been watching FM videos for a few years now but you're an instant favourite streamer. Will defo be viewing more of your content. A really well explained video for all experienced and non experienced FM users

[@fm-oldmanphil]

Thank you so much for your kind words. Very much appreciated

[@YOBRO31]

Where have you been all my life. Great video Phil.

[@fm-oldmanphil]

that's awesome thank you very much for that....I'm applying all those principals in my saves and livestreams and they work. Need in game management as well and that video is planned to come out this week. Thank you so much for your kind words

[@H4rr15on10]

I've been playing football manager since 2008, I searched last night at to how best set up a tactic and came across your mini series on this. All I can say is your a genius. You have taught me already so much about how to evaluate a team and explained so well each tactical tweek. Keep up the great work :)

[@fm-oldmanphil]

Thank you so much....that is so kind of you and Very much appreciated

[@christopherjackson5275]

Great videos hope you continue

[@fm-oldmanphil]

Thank you.....hope so....at least through the new FM 25 for sure!

[@benhancock1601]

A Newcastle win and a Phil guide video. This is what Saturdays are about!!!

[@fm-oldmanphil]

And a good win too...think well needed for you guys!

[@tonysmith7833]

Been playing FM for years and never reaaly understood how the tactics work. Now i have a idea!

[@fm-oldmanphil]

Thank you so much for your kind words...very much appreciated

[@leabarton1969]

Your a legend, I did many seasons in many saves with United all I ever won was 2 carabou cups and 2nd in league conceding nearly every game I unclicked the pressing and counter attack and in 1st season I lost my 2 1st away games heavily then stormed the league loosing 1 more and did the double and lost in CL final, best defence. My 1st premier league title and 1st time in CL final

[@fm-oldmanphil]

That's magnificent. Always love it when something works for people. Great Job!

[@jobbie4997]

I thank you for your wise words

[@fm-oldmanphil]

Thank you so much for your kind feedback....much appreciated

[@mykelhedge7299]

Found your channel yesterday - have been playing FM since 2011 and never really understood how to create a tactic, just lucked through it. You're the first creator that I've watched that actually explains the concepts clearly and applicably. Keep up the good content!

[@fm-oldmanphil]

Thank you so much. for your kind words and your support...very much. appreciated

[@mihaiconstantin7814]

What a great video. Really well explained. Looking forward to the next one!!

[@fm-oldmanphil]

Thank you so much my friend....much appreciated!

[@blitzkriegbob44]

This is fantastic and so simple. Thanks Phil!

[@fm-oldmanphil]

Thank you so much for your kind words

[@paulm163]

Phil, I was at a loss after getting Hamburg promoted was looking at getting sacked start of season 2 I'm now sat in 6th in the Bundesliga (still early doors but i'm hoping mid table by the end of season). Thanks your videos and explanations have given me the confidence to change things and tinker with my tactic (based off of your Asymmetric tactic)

[@fm-oldmanphil]

That is awesome to hear my friiend....so happy it helped. I am overachieving in both my saves. Having worked out how to become the best team defensively now things are absolutely dynamite. . Another in the series looking at the tactics screens on Saturday...getting to grips with FM 24 now. Once again thanks for your kind feedback!

[@angelobenito-aguilar503]

Thanks, Phil. As always, great video !!!

[@fm-oldmanphil]

Thank you so much my friend....happy to keep making them

[@bunglebongle9003]

Excellent video Phil! Really love how you explain the tactic

[@fm-oldmanphil]

Thank you so much for your feedback and your very kind words.

[@nigefal]

Good tips simple tips. But I found those out to my cost after languishing in league two for six seasons. I normally play a cautious counter attacking system, alternating to an attacking one - both in a narrow 4-3-3. But I could not get consistency because of defensive errors. I normally played regroup and counter in the counter system. Focusing on pace acceleration anticipation etc. Finally I realised that to play in that way in FM24 you have to make sure you get a good defence at least on a par with those in the league. In other versions of FM I played (FM20) the standard of defenders did not matter as much and they were not as error prone as FM24. Once I improved my defence I was fine, there were less errors. Then I was able to climb the leagues.

[@fm-oldmanphil]

Thank you so much for taking the time to give your feedback ....Absolutely agree with the final sentence. Once you have a really good defence then you have the luxury of being able to take more risks. These tips can help get the best out of a poor team until you become much better. Seems to work well so far but there are a few other things that go with it...that's for the next video. Once again, thank you so much for your feedback...much appreciated

[@NoName-eo2mv]

Will give it a try, can’t un hear that little laugh you do all the time tho 😂

[@fm-oldmanphil]

lol sometimes I am aware of it...crazy old man lol

[@NoName-eo2mv]

@@fm-oldmanphil sorry no offence meant, was a helpful insight you gave into defending I’m playing on console but found similar data to the one you used, still I’m dominating teams and they sometimes have a few shots and I win 3-2! Or towards end of game they have shot after shot and I can’t stem the flow of attacks

[@fm-oldmanphil]

@@NoName-eo2mv The console version I'm told doesn't have all the features I am told...so it may not function as well...but sounds like you are doing a great job in your save

[@ThomasJ_Music]

Old Man Phil, I just want to say this and the video about building a tactic from scratch has save my latest save. Your video isn’t like others telling you exactly what formation to use, I actually feel like I’ve made my tactic myself and that’s great for me! Keep it up!

[@fm-oldmanphil]

That's great news. There is nothing like making your own tactic....fantastic

[@user-jv9fq7ym1r]

Just stumbled across your work Phil as was looking into why I concede so much and got loads to take away just from watching this. Will defo be watching all your other stuff, great watch. Keep up the good work

[@fm-oldmanphil]

thank you so much for your kind words. Fm 24 had me stumped for a while...each year it presents a different problem....I think this might be it for this year...getting great results now

[@user-jv9fq7ym1r]

@@fm-oldmanphil got my Plymouth Argyle team into the prem after 3 years. 2nd season in the Premier and I seem to concede after every shot so looking forward to using some off your ideas

[@fm-oldmanphil]

@@user-jv9fq7ym1r really hoping it helps you....seems to have helped many others...fingers crossed

[@Echoes-kx2sz]

Hello Phil, I just want to thank you for these videos. I found your channel only the other day began to watch a few of your videos. Your advise has turned my season around and the way I play. I just have one question: can you do a video about scoring more goals, please?

[@fm-oldmanphil]

firstly thank you so much for your kind feedback...I really do appreciate it! Scoring more goals is about how you create space and use transitions based on your squad capabilities. So it is about the tactics that you use from game to game. I always recommend you have 3 different styles of play...3 different tactical ways of playing for your team. This allows you to choose which style of play you use according to the opposition. There are many tactics that I have recently tested in videos on the channel which are proven goal scoring tactics. One of those might be what you are looking for. However, remember that scoring a lot of goals means you are taking a lot more risks and are likely to concede more. Check out those tactics in the "testing your tactics" series! Once again thanks for your feedback

[@Alex58399]

As an Ipswich fan, I’m used to conceding a fair few goals but I don’t mind as long as we score more than we concede

[@fm-oldmanphil]

That is a very good point Alex......hopefully this helps when the opposition are scoring more. Attacking tips will follow!

[@AnfieldRoar]

Great video thanks mate do you have any more tips.

[@fm-oldmanphil]

Thank you for your kind words. There are a lot of videos in the tips and tricks for FM 23 playlist.. most of which still apply to FM 24...you could check that out...I will of course upload more as I discover things

[@Shelboy249]

Interesting stuff Phil, as always. I will put into action in my current lower league save. You should get yourself a white coat! 😂 Cheers.

[@fm-oldmanphil]

Lol @ white coat ....maybe get a life lol

[@oilspill8464]

what skin is that? very good channel, love it so far.

[@fm-oldmanphil]

Thank you so much for your kind words....The skin is from work the space

[@SirUnusualName]

With adjusting your tactics to your teams abilities, would you rather compare yourself with the teams around you or play to your own strengths? I mean, when do you go from "we are at least better than the rest around us so we will still do it" to "we can't do it, so we won't"?

[@fm-oldmanphil]

It's all about risk. How much risk are you willing to take. Consider Man city. They attack, play out from the back and take risks believing that they are capable of winning every game. It does go wrong and they make terrible errors sometimes, but they keep believing that the benefits out weigh the risks. Their attacking strength allows them to believe that. Generally the mistakes that lead to defeats for City don't lead to too many defeats so they continue to do it. Other teams may decide not to take so many risks. As your squad develops you can do more and so that means you can take more risks.

[@donduck7845]

Found this very useful but think it could have been less than 5 mins long. I kept dragging along the timeline trying to find when you went on the tactics screen and then skipped another 6 mins and the same recommendation was being said. The message is great and is new to me so I really appreciate it, but what I took out of it you could have said just the once because you are clear in what you say the first time which is a gift in and of itself. It might also make it quicker for you to put out content because you don't have to worry about needing more than one take! From experience, I know it's also super difficult not to repeat yourself when you're not actually talking to people live in front of you so you have no live feedback of if people are actually grasping what you are saying so you repeat to drive that point home. Thanks Phil, subscribed but would love it if you could share these unique tips and tricks more succinctly!

[@fm-oldmanphil]

Thanks for the feedback and the tips. I understand your frustration but hope you can also understand that a lot of people have told me that I have helped them by slowing things down. I am trying to find a happy medium for all...hopefully one day I will find it Once again thanks for taking the time to feedback to me