What % were you end of last season? Game punishes strong teams of say mid 7 stars and puts them against higher level cup and cl. I used to be like you and got fed up of it. It is not fair imo as the higher level manager has greater training speed and access to a stronger transfer market (up to 119% relative to my level) and recommended players (139% relative to my level). So to try and stay same level I carry 3 rubbish players with my 1st xi end of season. Sell off all subs and reserves.
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