I wanted to create a tactic based on Alex Ferguson’s rigid 4-4-2 style. The aim was to create a tactic where everyone in the team has a specific role to play and sticks to that mind set for the match. You have 2 full backs whose job is primarily to defend. A stopper CB and a cover CB. 1 attacking central midfielder whose job is to get forward whenever possible and one defensive midfielder who is an absolute machine but primarily sits in front of the back four and protects the team against attacks through the middle. Wingers aim is to create and score with 1 striker pulling deep to support attacks and 1 striker sitting on the last man who should score 75% of the teams goals.
This formation has been awesome for me at all levels, won 2 La Liga titles with Athletico Madrid, 2 Premiership titles with Arsenal and a Champions League. Then tried with lower teams and got Rotherham promoted 2 seasons in a row from League 2 and 1. Then won the Championship with Sheff Utd. And have won Conference with Crawley Town. Give it a try and let me know how you get on…
Credit to Chris Edwards who has made this tactic.
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