I can't manage lower league teams to save my life. x( HELP

Matty96

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Here's my problem. I fine with better teams, like those in the premiership and i even managed to win the league with Tottenham in my first year. Whenever I try to manage a lower league team I struggle, even if my assistant and scout reports tell me that my players are good they are clearly not and do not perform, I try to change tactics but because of the crappy training facilities it has no effect. Then there's inconsistency, i managed to coach Bury Fc, a league one side, up to sixth by november and then they went on some random slump and lost five games in a row despite me telling them in team talks and team meetings not to become complacent. I don't know why i'm doing so bad, i was alright on fm11, it's becoming very frustrating and i want to manage lower league teams as there is more fun to be found there, any tips??
 
if all else fails use the save reload thing b4 match only lose if u can aford to lol i find just best to get rid dead wood players free up wages in buy good free agents and stick with basic tactics dont give players to much to do keep them match fit etc im curently with woking in the blue square south joint top just buy sticking with simple 4 4 2 and cupl good free agents although trying to save hartlepool from relegation with a manager that started unemployed thats a diff story won 3 drawn 5 lost 3 strikers r hopless just signd jeffers c how that goes
 
Hang in there mate, takes some time for the team to gel and get used to your tactics. I would suggest you don't sign any players within the first transfer window as this will get players used to each other and results should follow.

Try playing form players instead of your chosen 11 unless there is a huge gap in abilty.

Keep us posted on your process. Good luck
 
if all else fails use the save reload thing b4 match only lose if u can aford to lol i find just best to get rid dead wood players free up wages in buy good free agents and stick with basic tactics dont give players to much to do keep them match fit etc im curently with woking in the blue square south joint top just buy sticking with simple 4 4 2 and cupl good free agents although trying to save hartlepool from relegation with a manager that started unemployed thats a diff story won 3 drawn 5 lost 3 strikers r hopless just signd jeffers c how that goes

Mate that's cheating, how does that please you?!?

anyway for you mate have a good eye for batrgains, look for players that are better then all the players in the league for example in fm 11 Febian Brandy was a beast. To do this just go onto filter and do contract status- expired. The look for an atribute you need for that position (i.e striker would be finnishing and/or pace) see what comes up and try and sign them. Hope this helps :)
 
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Mate that's cheating, how does that please you?!?

anyway for you mate have a good eye for batrgains, look for players that are better then all the players in the league for example in fm 11 Febian Brandy was a beast. To do this just go onto filter and do contract status- expired. The look for an atribute you need for that position (i.e striker would be finnishing and/or pace) see what comes up and try and sign them. Hope this helps :)

i said if all else fails as a joke i dont actually do it why would i if i can get working promoted buy winning the league in the first season just buy using assistant advice and keeping simpl 4 4 2 tactics somtimes changing to 4 3 3 against teams that r leaking in goals a big part of my sucess was thanks to sign pablo counago 29 goals in 32 games and a overal 34 goals in 40 games also young cb from mali samba kanoute 38 app average ratings 7.15 5 goals 3 assists and i saved hartlepool from relegation with another manager that started unemployed using same tactics they were bottom in league 1 when i took over around christmas got them up to 15

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if ur looking for a decent midfielder u should try get gareth williams a 29year old scotish free agent good player when he is fit
 
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Same problem I'm having with Stockport County. I'm starting to wonder if its just the fact that I'm using complicated tactics compared to this low standard of football, which probably might only need 4-4-2 to win games.
 
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