Training up OCD's?

emmpee · 03-10-2005, 11:56 AM

I'm considering switching training from scoring in a season or two, and I'm considering defending. I'm drawn to it because of the seemingly high profits, but I'm worried about the hit in midfield and offense that I would take.

This led me to consider training up OCD's (as well as regular defenders). I was thinking about buying 6 "regular" defense trainees (age and skill level to be determined later), and 4 young-ish guys (19-22) with brilliant-ish PM and passable/solid-ish defending, and training them up to ~outstanding/brilliant or so. I'd be playing 5 in the back, with defensive wingbacks, 2 OCD's, and an ECD.

I guess my questions are:

Does anybody know of any defense trainers who use or have used this strategy of training and using 2 OCD's in each game, and if so, can you point me to them? I'd like to examine their match ratings.

Has anybody seen guys of this type (roughly brill PM / brill DEF) on the TL, and if so, about what did they go for? I only see one guy on the TL now, with brill PM and outstanding DEF -- he's at $4.1 mil with a day to go still (his player ID is 19975944).

I'd appreciate any input or advice. Thanks!

Alf · 03-10-2005, 01:00 PM

I don't know about prices, but I am probably going to switch to def next season and this is an option I would take.

May I recommend you join the "Hard to Find" Federation. They might have info on that type of players. I just applied today.

Alf · 03-10-2005, 01:02 PM

dola, I would also consider getting some wingback trainees (ie : high wingers with some defending).

Vince · 03-10-2005, 01:27 PM

I'm currently going the other way around, using a newly acquired Formidable Defender with Passable PM and training him as my 6th PM trainee. Hopefully get me a nice return when I want to upgrade his defense.

damnMikeBrown · 03-10-2005, 04:06 PM

Sounds like you'll need a high pm/high wing guy! May I suggest one of my very own!

Seriously though, your 'D' will rock, but if you're going to run a 5-4-1, you'll want that winger to carry a punch as well as add as much to the midfield as possible.

Also, consider having a high SP guy to maximize your ability on those 10% of the scoring opportunities. I'd think you'd be able to combine him into one of your new defenders very handily.

saintjo · 03-10-2005, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by damnMikeBrown

Also, consider having a high SP guy to maximize your ability on those 10% of the scoring opportunities. I'd think you'd be able to combine him into one of your new defenders very handily.

I train defending and I so far have tried to diversify my trainees. With the exception of a OCD. I just havent had the money to invest in a 19 year old stud playmaker.
I do have a divine set pieces guy and i drool every time i think about how much this guy is going to be worth in a few seasons

even with excellent defending this guy is HAM rated over a million. just imagine when he hits Brilliant or so.

Alf · 03-11-2005, 03:49 AM

I would also recommend playing 442 in league games in order to not lose too much possession.

03-10-2005, 01:00 PM	#2
Alf Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Rennes, France	I don't know about prices, but I am probably going to switch to def next season and this is an option I would take. May I recommend you join the "Hard to Find" Federation. They might have info on that type of players. I just applied today. __________________ FOFL - GML - IHOF - FranceStats

03-10-2005, 01:02 PM	#3
Alf Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Rennes, France	dola, I would also consider getting some wingback trainees (ie : high wingers with some defending). __________________ FOFL - GML - IHOF - FranceStats Last edited by Alf : 03-10-2005 at 01:02 PM.

03-10-2005, 01:27 PM	#4
Vince Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Willow Glen, CA	I'm currently going the other way around, using a newly acquired Formidable Defender with Passable PM and training him as my 6th PM trainee. Hopefully get me a nice return when I want to upgrade his defense. __________________ Every time a Dodger scores a run, an angel has its wings ripped off by a demon, and is forced to tearfully beg the demon to cauterize the wounds.The demon will refuse, and the sobbing angel will lie in a puddle of angel blood and feathers for eternity, wondering why the Dodgers are allowed to score runs.That’s not me talking: that’s science. McCoveyChronicles.com.

03-11-2005, 03:49 AM	#7
Alf Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Rennes, France	I would also recommend playing 442 in league games in order to not lose too much possession. __________________ FOFL - GML - IHOF - FranceStats

03-10-2005, 04:06 PM	#5
damnMikeBrown College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cincinnati, OH	Sounds like you'll need a high pm/high wing guy! May I suggest one of my very own! Seriously though, your 'D' will rock, but if you're going to run a 5-4-1, you'll want that winger to carry a punch as well as add as much to the midfield as possible. Also, consider having a high SP guy to maximize your ability on those 10% of the scoring opportunities. I'd think you'd be able to combine him into one of your new defenders very handily.

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