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Thanks for the reply everyone, definitely helped me.

The thing I see wrong with going inside is the fact that a person can choose the 2-3 zone against it shutting them down since that is a D against it. Why I said that is because the #3 team that I beat in the other division had the go inside tactic and I had 2-3 zone because it seemed it was the D for the team and players that I have.

although I have a question on the TIE, i really don't want to lose any games especially against the other bottom feeders in my league because I still want to remain competitive and actually see how my team does with the transactions that I made.

but otherwise again thanks for all the help everyone

Playing TIE is very important for the long term results because when you have full enthusiasm and play TIE its seems to be just as good if not better than normal with ethusiasm at 5, and then come playoffs when you face a team that is better than you you play normal and you with have a great equalizer. Unfortunately, you do run the risk of losing the frist couple of games when building up enthusiasm but hopefully your tactics and gameshape and hopefully new players will help you win those. I would start playing TIEevery game after the all star break.

As for tactics, it doesn't seem that many people in D.V change tactics that often, as evidenced by you being able to pick a correct defense without question. It's all about being aware of how aware they are. If you see that they haven't changed theeir lineup in a while your probably save to assume that those tactics are what they will play. Another helpful thing that I do is look when they last logged in. This can be done by clicking either the Big 8 or Great 8 on the League page.

wow awesome, you sir have been a big help. that last log in is very nice to know

thank you

I think there is a lot of wise advice posted in this thread for a new manager.
The only thing i would comment on here (and i see repeated over an over) is "buy an 18yo perennial all star and train him".

It is true that this type of player will have plenty of scope to be solidly trained for 3,4 or 5 seasons and his resale value should hold up well.

However, you maybe be able to get better value for money by buying a 19yo or 20yo with a similar potential and better skills than the 18yo. (the reason why they might be similar cost is if they have only been slightly trained or trained in one skill over the last season)

Equally you could buy a cheaper 18yo star or all-star with higher starting skills.

This is particularly true if you think you will keep and play your players for many seasons as either starting 5 or as reserves.

For example one of my first trainees was an 18 year old starter potential with good starting skills inside and outside. Starter potential might sound very low but he took 2 to 3 seasons to train solidly to meet his potential and now plays well at any of the outside spots now in my division.

the main thing is to take your time when buying trainees - there are plenty of them around!

Popyes' team doesn't have terrible game shape. All of his rotation players have respectable+ game shape. Sobremisana has awful game shape because he hasn't played this year, but the manager is active and I would assume that will change soon.

Circus Shots just vastly overpaid 190k for two old, mediocre players and killed any chance he has for promoting, no matter how well he manages game shape and enthusiasm.

Best case scenario: he makes the playoffs and breaks even financially since he will only get 1/3 of the attendance revenue.

Worst case scenario: he loses his first game in the playoffs, loses money due to poor transfer purchases and having to pay salaries for that week.

Your advice is excellent, but promoting as a new player with 5 weeks to improve your team is a long shot at best.

Popyes' game shape did improve from what it was last week when I first posted, so he might just be recovering from a cup run. So I'll dive you that. But he doesn't manage enthusiasm which is a huge mistake and he always plays the same tactics: Patient, 3-2 Zone

Circus did overpay for two older players which does hurt his chances. Also happening after my post . Apparently he missed an important part of my message.

4. Invest in some older players who are good (salaries around $8,000-$10,000). Players 30year old+ plus players can be bought for relatively cheap on the transfer list. Don't worry they will still be good for a couple more years.

I didn't say it was going to be easy or wouldn't take talent, but the season is only halfway over and no one in his conference is a dominant force.

I know for myself I hated to stay in D.V cause it's no good and filled with bots. Quite frankly I started losing interest in the game cause it was way to easy the next year in D.V. I only wish I joined a little earlier like he did so I could have had 2 weeks more money to spend and also not overpaid all of my 300K on one player right away.

I still would say go for it, but that might just be me.

I think I'm in the same position right now as you were in last season. Ready for a challenge, D.5 is a joke.

And to be fair, I probably wouldn't have nitpicked your post if I wasn't getting a little bored with where I'm at right now.

also build up your arena, it is the main source of income and it needs to be large. Try before you hit div 3 to get a 13k ish seat arena. I promoted from div 5 my 1st year then promoted from div 4 my first year in it and now I am paying the price of not having a big enough arena, that and I am not winning this year in div 3 like I did last year so I am not making money like I should.

Don't try to trick us! You were in Division 5 for three years.

. I promoted from div 5 my 1st year then promoted from div 4 my first year in it .

You might want to contact support to get all those errors fixed on your team history page.