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Jurassic Volkspark – The Club, The Coach, The Core
Jurassic Volkspark – The Club, The Coach, The Core.Rebuilding a Dinosaur. Restoring a Legacy.From Empire to ExileThere was a time when Hamburger SV didn’t just exist in the Bundesliga — they defined it. Formed in 1919 from a merger of three local clubs, HSV quickly grew into one of Germany’s first great footballing institutions. By […]
Jurassic Volkspark – Introduction
Jurassic Volkspark – Introduction.Rebuilding a Dinosaur. Restoring a Legacy.IntroductionThere’s a rusted sign on the gates of the Volksparkstadion.It doesn’t say “Here lies a European champion.”It might as well. Once the colossus of German football — the only club to have never been relegated, until they were — Hamburger SV now finds itself trapped in a kind of […]
LiberoUno Tactics Pack Download
LiberoUno Tactics PackStructure, Style, Strategy – the LiberoUno wayWhat’s IncludedLooking for a shortcut to get started with the LiberoUno philosophy? I’ve put together a Tactics Pack featuring a range of balanced, pre-built templates — all designed around the principles laid out throughout the playbook. The download contains two folders, organised by system shape: Back Four […]
Playbook Part 4.2 – Systems & Structure: Formation Examples
Playbook Part 4.2 – Systems & Structure: Formation ExamplesStructure, Style, Strategy – the LiberoUno wayPutting It All TogetherThis section brings the LiberoUno philosophy to life through a series of example lineups. Each one has been built using the core principles outlined throughout the playbook — from the role archetypes and player profiles to positional balance […]
Playbook Part 4.1 – Systems & Structure: Building a Balanced System
Playbook Part 4.1 – Systems & Structure: Building a Balanced SystemStructure, Style, Strategy – the LiberoUno wayLiberoUno PrinciplesNow that we’ve gone over the roles and archetypes, it’s time to start fitting them into actual systems. This is where it all starts to come together — building formations that not only suit the players, but stay […]
The LiberoUno Attribute Model: A Smarter Way to Assess Your Squad
The LiberoUno Attribute Model: A Smarter Way to Assess Your SquadStructure, Style, Strategy – the LiberoUno wayWhat This Tool DoesBuilding a successful Football Manager side goes far beyond simply picking players with the highest attributes. It’s about context. About role. About fit. That’s why I’ve created a tool that helps take your player analysis to […]
Playbook Part 3.6 – Roles & Archetypes: Wingers & Strikers
Playbook Part 3.6 – Roles & Archetypes: Wingers & StrikersStructure, Style, Strategy – the LiberoUno wayOutside ThreatThis is your classic winger — hugging the touchline, stretching the pitch, and isolating full-backs one-on-one. Whether it’s delivering a cross, cutting the ball back for a midfield runner, or going for goal himself, this player’s purpose is to […]
Playbook Part 3.5 – Roles & Archetypes: Advanced Midfielders
Playbook Part 3.5 – Roles & Archetypes: Advanced MidfieldersStructure, Style, Strategy – the LiberoUno wayThe Functional 8This player is a relentless workhorse, much like the functional runner from the deeper roles, but operating higher up the pitch. They’re involved in both phases — defending and attacking — but with an added layer of technical and positional responsibility. They keep things […]
Playbook Part 3.4 – Roles & Archetypes: Deep Midfielders
Playbook Part 3.4 – Roles & Archetypes: Deep MidfieldersStructure, Style, Strategy – the LiberoUno wayFunctional HolderThe Functional Holder is a no-nonsense player. Their main task is to sit in front of the backline, win the ball, and quickly pass it to a nearby teammate. This role is a low-risk, safety-first approach, much like the classic defender archetype. While it […]
Playbook Part 3.3 – Roles & Archetypes: Full-Backs & Wing-Backs
Playbook Part 3.3 – Roles & Archetypes: Full-Backs & Wing-BacksStructure, Style, Strategy – the LiberoUno wayProgressive BackThis is the most conservative of the three archetypes, typically found in the full-back position. The Progressive Back is primarily focused on staying compact defensively while offering support to the midfield in attack. They are generally technical distributors and/or smart defenders, with good decision-making skills. They aren’t expected to […]
Playbook Part 3.2 – Roles & Archetypes: Central Defenders
Playbook Part 3.2 – Roles & Archetypes: Central DefendersStructure, Style, Strategy – the LiberoUno wayThe Classic DefenderThis is the standard archetype and applies to the vast majority of centre-backs I use. Their main job is simple: defend first, keep things safe when on the ball. They’re expected to stay switched on defensively, win duels, track runners, and provide a […]
Playbook Part 3.1 – Roles & Archetypes: Goalkeepers
Playbook Part 3.1 – Roles & Archetypes: GoalkeepersStructure, Style, Strategy – the LiberoUno wayForewordThis next series of posts will break down how I bring it to life through the use of player roles and archetypes. This is the foundation for how I build and structure teams in Football Manager. Rather than forcing players into a pre-built […]
Playbook Part 2: Mentality & Team Instructions
Playbook Part 2: Mentality & Team InstructionsStructure, Style, Strategy – the LiberoUno wayMentality Sets the ToneHaving laid out my core philosophy in Part 1, this is where I begin to translate that identity into Football Manager’s tactical framework. Everything begins with mentality. I always opt for a positive mentality – it’s the foundation of my entire approach. It […]
Playbook Part 1: Introduction & Philosophy
Playbook Part 1: Introduction & PhilosophyStructure, Style, Strategy – the LiberoUno wayMy FM JourneyFootball Manager has been part of my life for as long as I can remember — all the way back to the early days of Championship Manager in 1992. What started as a simple love for building squads and chasing titles quickly […]