At least you made it to the final. I'll be level 7 next season, I've won the league every season so far (even with stronger teams in there), I've won 1 cup (1 final) and have been knocked out in the first round every season since that win, but never made it to a Champions League final. Then the following season you'll come across a team much weaker than you who won their C.L last year. I know getting to a final and losing must be gutting, but although i'd love to win the cup & C.L every year, winning the league is my #1 aim each year. Don't give up, keep at it a manager who works out the right tactics to suit the match is always a better manager than a token buying one.

F.Y.I- I love that 3rd kit design. My teams kit is all red, I'd definatly buy it.