Questions From Newbie - re: initial startup

[Hechojazz]

There's a lot of negativity on these boards for this game. I haven't been at it longer than a couple weeks though, so I'm still fired up about it.

Some questions. First, it seems the initial leagues are almost all bot teams. I've been lumped in with only one other real owned team. Am I correct in understanding that the bot teams will not change their formations/starters during the season? So it isn't necessary to monitor any changes they might have made leading up to matches with me? Only make note of the matches coming up against the real human-controlled team?

If the above is correct, am I also correct that the point of the initial leagues is to promote you if you show even a modicum of attention to the team (training, making improvements to personnel, etc?).

Lineup question - what happens if you satisfy the winger requirement by starting a DML and an AMR - in other words, putting a nonsymmetrical lineup out there? I know you can't start more than 4 wingers, but what happens if you don't pair your wingers?

Finally - as I start to develop my stadium, etc what should I focus on first to benefit the team the most?

Thanks for any advice for the fresh meat!