Inside Forwards / Wingers. Give them forward arrows leading into the penalty box. FC: A lone, physically imposing Target Man. Team Instructions

Whether you are revisiting a classic or playing for the first time, here are the best tactics, formations, and player instructions to dominate FM 2007.

Inspired by the famous broken tactics of previous editions, the FM 2007 4-1-3-2 uses a flat trio of central midfielders pushing forward to suffocate opposing defenses. The Tactical Shape

The 4-4-2 Diamond (or 4-1-2-1-2) is arguably the most dominant plugging tactic in FM 2007. It creates an artificial overload in the central areas of the pitch, completely overwhelming the AI's standard flat 4-4-2 systems. Formation Setup Standard Goalkeeper.

Set to automatic or attacking with instructions to cross often.

: Slow/Patient (Tire out the opposition by retaining possession)

If you are starting a new retro save, forget the Inverted Wing-Backs. Go back to basics. Play the Diamond. Rugged, physical, and mathematically unstoppable. That is the FM2007 way.

: Focus passing down both flanks and instruct strikers to "Hold Up Ball" to allow wing-backs to catch up with play. How To Play FM07: Tactical Design and Management Strategy

Must possess high pace, dribbling, and work rate. Instructions & Sliders Mentality: Defensive or Counter. Passing Style: Direct.

FM07's interface was a series of sliders and run arrows. Mastering them is key to getting your team playing the way you want.

If you prefer a classic English style, the 4-4-2 works beautifully in FM07, provided you have .

High pace and anticipation to clean up the second balls and rebounds. Team Instructions Mentality: Attacking Passing Style: Direct or Long Ball Tempo: Fast Width: Wide Time Wasting: Rarely Key FM 2007 Tactical Exploits and Sliders