I don't want them applied automatically, what a stupid update. The game routinely applies skills to the wrong section, ie attack for defenders, and defend for attackers. It is already tricky enough without not being able to decide where to apply where you want your players to improve. Applying them automatically is for people who are too lazy to log in. I log in every day although can't always make the games. So having the skill points available to log in is what I want.