Last season, my eleventh, it started getting tough. Before that I had always finished in the top 3, in the league, and reached the semi's in the Champions League. Last season I finished fourth in the League and got knocked out of the Cup and the Champions League early on. I have managed to build my team and usually win my FA matches.

I start this season with a tough cup draw, the first time this has happened. I have already bought the special sponsor in order to get a loan player. It's getting more "pay to win" but I'm optimistic. I don't want to spend too much money and will take advantage of offers.

Last season I decided that giving my 8-star Youth Academy goalkeeper a playstyle was a better investment than completing the Special Sponsor. I'm hoping that Goal Fest and Video Drills return.

I'm not going to whine. If I lose it's my fault, no-one elses!

Paul