mr_euskaltel said:
how many relegation spots in c1?

sicox86 said:
True, an excellent goal.
Like my last encounter with Ali ( http://en.strikermanager.com/partido.php?id=17366810&accion=datos ) he rarely threatens my goal, but my team beat the crap out of him on the field and give him free kicks in dangerous positions, one of which he scores. He always scores first, too.

Ali Agharabi said:
Haha!

It is well said that it is much easier to defend than to attack.

When I notice that my opponents are attack minded (and this is the case every time), it is important to wear them out as much as I can. I ensure that I don't counter attack, or else I'll leave my defence porous, or even worse, my whole half of the pitch. I try as much to complete more passes than my opponents, to commit less fouls (I have failed here though) and also to dodge offside traps.

Somehow, somehow, somehow - my players manage to pounce on the only opportunity they get to have, and score. My tactics do not accommodate that, but it happens every time - and I like it.

And so far, it has been working for me. I have not lost by unreasonable margins.

When I am thoroughly satisfied at my team's 99% efficient defence system, that can manage draws and little wins against top placed teams, I will then seek tactical advice for my attack.

But remember,

Offense wins games, defense wins championships.

mr_euskaltel said:
spent the first half of this season going for defensive solidity, works great vs worse/equal opposition, see first 4 weeks of pl season for how it worked vs much better teams. I will make wingers into fullbacks if it kills me tho.

edit: with a team like ali's there is not much chance of facing a team with a >10pt better average.