It is possible he has played 20 or so seasons, got to level 11, say. Decided he has seen it all and done it all. Read the following guide/appeal http://forum.topeleven.com/tutorials...-new-club.html and started a new team a month before you. Knowing what he had learned in his previous 11 seasons and from the guide, he is doing very well in each of his first 9 seasons with the new team. I think under this scenario his manager level continues to grow as he finishes in top 7 of each league, but his team level (and quality) is consistent with the fresh start he's given himself.

If that is the case, then there is no bug. I think I have gone through these guesses and calculations once before and I think the old-timers basically confirmed my conclusions. They will speak up if I told an unlikely story just now.