A Team Possessed

I'm not a tactical genius, but this is a post about tactics and there will be a few of those in the near future. I'm currently managing Vejle in the Danish First Division. A team that has traditionally been know to produce many talented players. Names such as Allan Simonsen, John Sivebæk and Thomas Gravesen. These are players that should be well-known internationally, but the club has produced several other players who are well-known in Denmark.

The team is also generally known for their technical attacking play which is the key to this blog post. Long term the goal is to recreate the Vejle team in the vein it is traditionally known. That means the majority of the first team players must be home grown and the style of play must be attacking and possession based.

Goals

• Possession: > 60%
• Pass Completion: > 80%
• Replenishing the trophy cabinet.

Challenges:

• Poor financial situation.
• Only average youth facilities + recruitment network.
• Being outside the top division means our players aren't exactly of superb quality.

Inspiration
The following articles serve as inspiration for the tactical decisions I will make.

• The Playmaker - Heartbeat of the Team
• Mechanising Wide Play in FM11
• The Importance of Depth in FM11

Looking at the squad I have decided on a a 4-3-3/4-5-1 half-breed formation. 4 at the back, 3 central midfielders an AML and an AMR and a lone striker. Updates on the first two games and the initial setup tomorrow!