Been playing for slightly over 2 years now and i still like the game alot. It has many elements that are missing in many games.

In terms of management, we are involved in many areas.

Resource management - tokens and greens management is essential. I personally like bargain hunting on auctions and snapping up well trained players using negotiations.

Managing your networks - many players train their players well but not everyone keeps their players all the way till retirement. Making friends with such players get you well trained players for a good price as you save greens.

Training management - My favourite part of the game. Customisation of player to exactly how i want him to be.

Quality management - training only after event draws or association draws. Selling players prior to such draws. Keeping bench warmer to help lower quality etc.

Tournament management - Losing CL matches so you get 2 of your toughest opponents to face each other in knockout stages or simply going for super league if the CL is out of reach.

Personnel management - playing a second team against weaker opponents or resting players facing suspension so they are available for the upcoming match. Keeping them fit and motivated.

With regards to tanking, i think its for the better to keep it around. I used to whine about not having a holiday option and was pissed i had to ruin my record but after speaking to many players over time. It seems there is a very high chance players leave the game after a long break. It isn’t in the best interest of top eleven to do that. I think most players need breaks especially after disappointing losses to weaker opponents.

For draws, it is hard to be fair to all. At lower levels, an inactive team that hovers around 60-70 quality will have more trophies than an actively managed team at 110-120 without manipulators. Think TE has done well allowing manipulation of draws and letting manipulators face off against each other. You choose your style of play and you play against like minded players.

There are 2 solutions to play with different players once you have had enough of the same guys. Either adjust your quality or tank for a season. Both of which are in your hate list.

I am not sure about the league structure or how relegation would work in terms of quality. We need to lose quality so that resources are in demand.