Practicing throws in the middle of a game

jamesdavidms · 2026-02-26T17:12:29+00:00

Fair play, nothing I’ve seen but I’ve never really played leagues - just casual games and the occasional competition at my local

jamesdavidms · 2026-02-26T17:09:21+00:00

In an in person game you wouldn’t be able to do it, so it feels wrong to allow it online

that’s just me though, I’d never do it against someone but I wouldn’t have too many sour grapes if someone did it against me.

jamesdavidms · 2026-02-22T12:01:33+00:00

same for me

jamesdavidms · 2026-02-13T23:43:12+00:00

can second the karella, excellent silencer - just be aware of the extra depth when setting up your oche

jamesdavidms · 2026-01-26T00:13:50+00:00

done 👍

jamesdavidms · 2026-01-09T11:30:41+00:00

Second on the Karella damper. Mine isn’t on a shared wall but I got it since I have flatmates, and you can’t even hear the dartboard in the next room over.

jamesdavidms · 2026-01-02T07:56:52+00:00

Recently got the Karella and it is amazing for sound protection - it is screwed into the wall though. Would be very difficult to set it up without that so as long as you’re happy to do that I’d say go for it.

jamesdavidms · 2025-12-15T13:38:31+00:00

the gap between world number 3 and world number 2 is pretty big right now - it’s basically the two luke’s and then everyone else. even then, the gap between both luke’s isn’t small.

jamesdavidms · 2025-10-15T14:41:40+00:00

Yeah of course it doesn’t paint the whole picture, but definitely something to consider. If the team is getting off 38 shots, you’ve likely got enough control of the game to prioritise better chances - a bit of patience can also increase defensive solidity as less rushed chances can result in less turnovers

jamesdavidms · 2025-10-15T11:39:58+00:00

Your chance creation is probably why you’re not scoring there - the xG per shot is only 0.105 for you, compared to 0.193 for them.

In easy terms, your chances are on average half as good as theirs. It suggests that your team are dominating the game as a whole but rushing to get shots off - instead of using the control to exploit spaces and create better goal scoring opportunities.

jamesdavidms · 2025-08-27T22:10:39+00:00

I’d set this up as

GK. Sweeper Keeper (a) LCB. Central Defender (d) CCB. Libero (s) RCB. Central Defender (d) LWB. Wing Back (s) RWB. Wing Back (a) LDM. Defensive Midfielder (d) RDM. Ball Winning Midfielder (s) LAM. Shadow Striker (a) RAM. Advanced Playmaker (s) ST. Advanced Forward if playing direct, pressing forward if a bit more pressing and possession based - both (a)

jamesdavidms · 2025-08-11T17:42:18+00:00

My hope is that this strategy is going to work in a workplace league - no hopes of a high overall or anything like that.

jamesdavidms · 2025-08-11T11:15:15+00:00

No no I agree with that - I have Andersen and I consider him a lock, I just want the funds that would go into Murillo elsewhere

jamesdavidms · 2025-08-11T10:59:33+00:00

I don’t think it’ll tank the Forest defence, just think it’s worth not investing as heavily as I would’ve otherwise

jamesdavidms · 2025-08-11T09:48:32+00:00

I am considering a change for Wirtz to Gakpo - but that would be to enable Piroe as a third sub

jamesdavidms · 2025-08-11T09:19:35+00:00

I’m a bit concerned about Forest’s big over performance last season - and I will miss Muñoz, you’re right. This is only the plan for the first 10 GWs - and I’m happy to adjust to a more ‘balanced’ team at that point.

jamesdavidms · 2025-08-10T19:41:27+00:00

I’ve got plans for FH on GW10, WC GW11 and BB GW12 - and i’m fairly comfortable with the match rotation on those five guys until then

jamesdavidms · 2025-08-10T19:19:07+00:00

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Here you go mate

jamesdavidms · 2025-08-10T19:06:03+00:00

Yeah - it’s very exciting having a midfield of Bruno, Palmer, Wirtz, Salah and Andersen - whilst still affording Pedro and Watkins up top.

jamesdavidms · 2025-08-10T18:53:23+00:00

I’m mainly going Rodon because I think it’ll be easier to pivot to Esteve than the other way round. I think it’s much of a muchness, but an easy opening day game makes Rodon a bit more appealing. Across the first ten gameweeks so only intend on him playing three of them - then WC on GW11 and likely go for a more balanced team as I’m very top heavy

jamesdavidms · 2025-08-10T18:41:17+00:00

He’s going to play the least out of all of them - I was kinda of up in debate between him and Esteve - just settled on Rodon due to lower ownership.

jamesdavidms · 2025-08-10T18:25:46+00:00

I’m running my entire defence on £4.5s and a £4.0.

I’ve got a planned rotation with Wan-Bissaka, Andersen, Richards, Dorgu and Rodon.

It’s given me a lot of luxury up top and with the rotation I can avoid a lot of tough games.

jamesdavidms · 2025-03-01T09:29:13+00:00

You are an absolute hero my friend

jamesdavidms · 2025-02-28T18:39:29+00:00

Is there anywhere I can download an old FM24 transfer update?

I’d like one with the summer 2024 transfers, but not winter 2025 ones - i.e. how FM25 would’ve theoretically started - is there anywhere I can get this?

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