I agree with the OP. It makes a lot of difference! What is the point in putting in the effort to build a team up only to have the advantage of your efforts taken away by playing teams 2 seasons ahead of you that don't play it as well or often as you. I now have to play a team with 7 quality points more than me and 2 seasons manager level ahead of me. If putting the time and effort in is negated...why play any more!? Crazy business thinking by Nordeus