Quote Originally Posted by Mirrowka View Post
Every start of the season is shaky. Always. After 10 games in Leauge engine changes for me and everything is according the book. Thats my experience, but first 10 matches in the season (doesnt matter if Cup or League) are SHAKY. Always .... .
Completely agree. Start of the season is pretty much random as far as I can tell, before it all settles down. Maybe it's an attempt to mix the leagues up, who knows.

Does it make any difference if you play a load of friendlies pre-season instead of training?