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CHAMPIONSHIP MANAGER

- Tactics/Good Player guide
- by James from Northern Ireland [United Kingdom]
- If you have any compliments, criticisms or any other comments, send
your e-mails to: r_h_c_p20@hotmail.com
- Copyright¸ 2003 by James

Version History:
- Version 1.2
- More tactics and players to be added soon.
- Added two new tactics: "mtrenners 4-3-3" and "polarcubs 4-1-2-3"
- Added Special Thanks Section
- Changed Formations for easier viewing
- Added Conference Players Section
- Added CM Skins and Logos Section
- Added one new tactic: "Gordon Hay 4-4-2 Play"

Contents
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I .................Default Tactics Guide
i .................4-4-2 Attacking
ii .................5-3-2 Attacking
iii .................3-5-2
iv .................5-3-2 Sweeper
v .................4-3-2-1
vi .................4-2-4
vii .................4-1-2-1-2
viii.................4-3-3

II .................Created Tactics Guide
i .................Brazil World Cup 2002
ii .................France Euro 2000
iii .................Ajax "Total Football" 1990s
iv .................Real Madrid season 2002-2003
v .................Juventus season 2002-2003
vi .................Manchester United season 2002-2003
vii ................."CK9s MasterTactic ¸"
viii.................My Own Favourite
ix .................mtrenners 4-3-3
x .................polarcubs 4-1-2-3
xi .................Gordon Hay 4-4-2 Play

III ................Good Player Guide
i .................Experienced Players
ii .................Young Players
iii .................My Favourites
iv .................Conference Players
v .................My Top 10 CM4 Players

IV .................My Dream Teams
i .................World Dream Team
ii .................Less Well-Known Dream Team
iii .................My Valencia Team

V .................Miscellaneous Stuff
i .................CM Skins
ii .................CM Logos

VI..................Information
i .................Legal Information
ii .................Contact Information
iii .................Special Thanks

*NOTE* THIS GUIDE IS BEST VIEWED USING NOTEPAD, COURIER NEW FONT AT SIZE 16.
THIS IS ESSENTIAL FOR SEEING THE TACTICS. IF VIEWED IN MICROSOFT WORD, THE
FONT MUST BE COURIER NEW, SIZE 8 OR LESS.
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*NOTE* During this guide I will refer to "Championship Manager" as "CM",
it makes things much easier.

*NOTE* There are many more default tactics in CM, however most of them are
not very good so what you see in this section is the best tactics to use.


I


Description: The classic formation for any football team. Almost every
formation is an adapted version of the 4-4-2. It has been the most popular
formation for many years, and still is among many clubs and CM players
alike.

Formation:
*NOTE* The arrows indicating player runs are not to be taken too literally.
For example, a run from defender to defensive midfielder should be the same
length as a run from midfielder to attacking midfielder IN THE GAME. Ignore
the length of the arrows and instead use the position references on to the
left of the diagram.
___________________________
Position Reference: |-------------------------| KEY:
FORWARD |--------9------10--------| ----
|-------------------------| 1 : Goalkeeper
ATTACKING MIDFIELDER |-^---------------------^-| 2 : Right Full-back
|-|---------------------|-| 3 : Left Full-back
|-|---------------------|-| 4 : Centre Half
MIDFIELDER |-11-----6-------8------7-| 5 : Centre Half
|-------------------------| 6 : Centre Midfielder
|-------------------------| 7 : Right Winger
DEFENSIVE MIDFIELDER |-------------------------| 8 : Centre Midfielder
|-------------------------| 9 : Centre Forward
DEFENDER |-3------4-------5------2-| 10 : Centre Forward
|-------------------------| 11 : Left Winger
SWEEPER |-------------------------| ^ : Run [Using Right
|-------------------------| | Mouse click]
GOALKEEPER |------------1------------|
|-------------------------|
|_________________________|



I


Description: This is a tactic used mainly by lower division teams. However,
it can be used to great success by top teams as well. Basically it has 5
defenders to shut out the opposition, and one of the three midfielders is
used to protect the back five. The other two midfielders can play normal
or attacking, whatever suits you. As with every tactic, one striker should
have pace and the other should have good haeding, jumping and strength.

Formation:

___________________________
Position Reference: |-------------------------| KEY:
FORWARD |--------9------10--------| ----
|-------------------------| 1 : Goalkeeper
ATTACKING MIDFIELDER |-^----------8----------^-| 2 : Right Wing-back
|-|---------------------|-| 3 : Centre Half
|-|---------------------|-| 4 : Centre Half
MIDFIELDER |-|-----6---------7-----|-| 5 : Centre Half
|-|---------------------|-| 6 : Centre Midfielder
|-|---------------------|-| 7 : Centre Midfielder
DEFENSIVE MIDFIELDER |-11--------------------2-| 8 : Attacking Midfielder
|-------------------------| 9 : Centre Forward
DEFENDER |------3-----4-----5------| 10 : Centre Forward
|-------------------------| 11 : Left Wing-back
SWEEPER |-------------------------| ^ : Run [Using Right
|-------------------------| | Mouse click]
GOALKEEPER |------------1------------|
|-------------------------|
|_________________________|



I


Description: A classic tactic for CM and real life football alike. A version
of the 3-5-2 won Brazil the World Cup in 2002 [I will include this tactic
later in the guide]. It is just as successful in CM as it is in real life.
Three powerful and commanding centre halfs are required in defence. The two
wingers should be energetic and very fit, and be good at crossing. Two of the
three central midfielders should have good passing and technique attributes.
The other one, in the centre, should be good at tackling and be defensive-
minded. Again, there should be a pacey and a strong striker up front.

Formation:

___________________________
Position Reference: |-------------------------| KEY:
FORWARD |---------9-----10--------| ----
|-------------------------| 1 : Goalkeeper
ATTACKING MIDFIELDER |-------------------------| 2 : Centre Half
|-------------------------| 3 : Centre Half
|-------------------------| 4 : Centre Half
MIDFIELDER |-11---6-----5-----8----7-| 5 : Centre Midfielder
|------------|------------| 6 : Centre Midfielder
|------------|------------| 7 : Right Midfielder
DEFENSIVE MIDFIELDER |------------v------------| 8 : Centre Midfielder
|-------------------------| 9 : Centre Forward
DEFENDER |------3-----4-----2------| 10 : Centre Forward
|-------------------------| 11 : Left Midfielder
SWEEPER |-------------------------| | : Run [Using Right
|-------------------------| v Mouse click]
GOALKEEPER |------------1------------|
|-------------------------|
|_________________________|



I


Description: This tactic is mainly used in Italy in real life, however not
often used in CM. It is useful in lower leagues, however perhaps leaves the
defence exposed at the top level, due to the attacking full-backs. Anyway,
as I just said the full-backs should be attacking and have good crossing.
The central midfielder [running forward] should be attacking and have good
creativity. The other two either side of him should hold the midfield and
protect the back four. Again, both a pacey and powerful striker should be
used.

Formation:

___________________________
Position Reference: |-------------------------| KEY:
FORWARD |---------9-----10--------| ----
|-------------------------| 1 : Goalkeeper
ATTACKING MIDFIELDER |------------^------------| 2 : Right Wing-back
|------------|------------| 3 : Left Wing-back
|------------|------------| 4 : Centre Half
MIDFIELDER |-^---11-----7-----8----^-| 5 : Centre Half
|-|---------------------|-| 6 : Sweeper
|-|---------------------|-| 7 : Centre Midfielder
DEFENSIVE MIDFIELDER |-3---------------------2-| 8 : Centre Midfielder
|-------------------------| 9 : Centre Forward
DEFENDER |--------4---^---5--------| 10 : Centre Forward
|------------|------------| 11 : Centre Midfielder
SWEEPER |------------6------------| ^ : Run [Using Right
|-------------------------| | Mouse click]
GOALKEEPER |------------1------------|
|-------------------------|
|_________________________|



I


Description: This tactic is used by Milan in CM. I cannot think of anyone who
uses it in real life, but it is effective in the game. The flat back four
should be defensive, with the two full-back staying back instead of becoming
too involved with the attacks. The two wingers should be good at crossing,
with the central midfielder having a defensive role. The two attacking
midfielders should =have good creativity attributes, and you may wish to give
them free roles. The striker can be pacey or powerful, whatever you prefer.

Formation:

___________________________
Position Reference: |-------------------------| KEY:
FORWARD |------------9------------| ----
|-------------------------| 1 : Goalkeeper
ATTACKING MIDFIELDER |-------11-------10-------| 2 : Right Full-back
|-------------------------| 3 : Left Full-back
|-------------------------| 4 : Centre Half
MIDFIELDER |-8----------6----------7-| 5 : Centre Half