Had a league at early stage of my management where 9 champs struggled to achieve 7 places (yep old times) some of us were treble users and couple of double guys! I remember one of our treble guy at early stage of rounds were active but later (1-2 season after) he is abandoned his team... Saw in cup (yes i chose the "manipulate way" after that league and saw his team at lower level... he gave up)

BTW! Good luck and report in future!