Motrin that was my first thought too was that he was fluctuating his win bonus too much and it was causing a lack of motivation. Or he wasn't using it at all. Involving your defensive players on corners and free kicks will also raise their ratings if they have the stats to succeed. I haven't had a ST take a FK/Corner all season lol. Some managers might not use win bonuses and still succeed. I just like having every possible advantage. You just can't stop once you have started using it. Money isn't an issue for me anymore having been in all three comps for the last 3 seasons. Might as well use it.