I totally disagree.

I have never bought a token. I get about 4 tokens a day extra, in about 2 minutes on iOS
I befriend active managers at the end of each season, on a similar level and we compete against each other.
I have seen buyers abandon their teams in active leagues because maybe their expectations are too high.

I am on level 7 only and only starting to see the beauty of this game.
I expect to lose every match. That is my only disappointed, so far.

I hope you reconsider.