This is where most players go wrong. You cannot play "Normal." You must break the engine.
The default tactics fail because they don't exploit the forward runs slider properly. Here are the exact settings: championship manager 96 97 best tactic upd
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UPD note: Avoid 3-at-the-back or 5-man midfield diamonds — the engine handles them poorly. This is where most players go wrong