Keeper Having A Mare

[StopEleven]

I’m noticing this game is too much weird. Not really based on manager skills and tactics but just pure random luck. Plus in every season there’s always someone in every competition that have players way stronger than yours, so you’re forced to use money or to spend hours and hours in the game, something that I would evitate honestly. It’s also very rare to win against stronger teams. From the next season i’ll definitely leave.

[Citizen Cained]

I’m noticing this game is too much weird. Not really based on manager skills and tactics but just pure random luck. Plus in every season there’s always someone in every competition that have players way stronger than yours, so you’re forced to use money or to spend hours and hours in the game, something that I would evitate honestly. It’s also very rare to win against stronger teams. From the next season i’ll definitely leave.

I agree with most of this. In my view, the main reason for playing this game is to test out your tactics against other active managers, especially teams of a similar quality. But it’s not a level playing field when the engine decides that your keeper is going to turn in a shambolic performance - it ruins the experience. I really look forward to these matches because let’s be honest stuffing an abandoned team 8-0 isn’t the same as playing an active manager that knows his/her stuff.

[StopEleven]

I agree with most of this. In my view, the main reason for playing this game is to test out your tactics against other active managers, especially teams of a similar quality. But it’s not a level playing field when the engine decides that your keeper is going to turn in a shambolic performance - it ruins the experience. I really look forward to these matches because let’s be honest stuffing an abandoned team 8-0 isn’t the same as playing an active manager that knows his/her stuff.

Look, an example of a today fresh match. I literally dominated the game as you can see through stats but since the rival team is stronger the engine decided obviously to make me lose. His goalkeeper kept taking everything, also every free kicks from my best striker with more than 150% finishing and with free kicks ability...

[davewootton1964]

I'm level 86 - usually try and have an half decent keeper - main guy is on 128% with my backup 107% - what I do is if the main guy lets in 2 goals sub him asap. I can usually score two or more goals. against most teams

[Hanry Norris]

Agree. Some say to put in subs in at eve of League selection (to get weaker teams in League)
I don’t.
Maybe a myth anyway.
I LIKE a strong League.
I’ve won League last four years, and in all of those seasons, i was never top one or two rated aggregate squad.
Usually, there are 4-6 teams all with similar aggregate percentage
That’s what I want. To beat quality teams, with managers who attend their matches.

[dave1311]

Agree. Some say to put in subs in at eve of League selection (to get weaker teams in League)
I don’t.
Maybe a myth anyway.
I LIKE a strong League.
I’ve won League last four years, and in all of those seasons, i was never top one or two rated aggregate squad.
Usually, there are 4-6 teams all with similar aggregate percentage
That’s what I want. To beat quality teams, with managers who attend their matches.

If you finish the season with your team (top14) average as less than 100% you will be paired with teams of a similar percentage and avoid the tankers/mutants/manipulators (usually).