guys,
try 4-1-2-1-2,anchor-man arrow pointing back, support-man arrow forward. Pretty defensive, but works for any team, any division... I manage to get Peterborough to the Premier League by the fourth season.
If u r using a club that starts off quite well financially(for me i usually use newcastle.
). Make sure u get ur hands on kennedy bakacioglu, mads jorgenson, andri sigporrson, joe cole... they r good value for money, except for joe cole(8-11m). But it's money well spend, as u will have all the firepower u need for the coming seasons... joe cole is a MUST buy, create miracle in the supporting role.
I do have problem getting decent defenders initially. My advice is to keep track of rio ferdinand, gareth barry, paul robinson, seth johnson, johnathan woodgate, watch out for release clause or unhappy player. With a bit of luck, should be able to get them by the second season.
Recommended keepers: espen johnson, mattias asper, mike tyler
Cheers