-davis-14

well i ve just started a game with man united and ive got 17 mill 2 spend any areas i need 2 strengthen and who are the dead weight i should get rid of

retired_kellyjano

Hey Volstskid, people's opinions vary on who's who and who's not. I've experienced a fair bit or randomness in the games I’ve played. Try players out in deferent positions and if you think they can hack it, regularly getting 7 +, then keep them, if not try a different position. If still no joy then consider selling them

I doubt that anyone would be dead-weight. You may have to invest some time in developing some players though. Remember, not everyone in your squat is meant to be a first team player. If that was the case then you'd have 25 unhappy players, some are only there as a back up and some are up and comming

retired_kellyjano

Oh yeah, it's worth checking what the coach says about the player. Cardiff City start with loads of young players. If the coach suggested selling them as they hadn't developed as he would have expected then I generally would.

The best report the coach will give for a player is - He is key member of the squad. Those are the people who should be in your first team

retired_alinevserra

Look at all your players and compare them with this guide by Marc Vaughan then sign players using it...
Goalkeeper:
HandlingExcellent
PositioningExcellent

Defender:
HeadingExcellent (Central Defenders only)
TacklingExcellent
TeamworkGood
StrengthGood
PositioningVery Good

Midfielder (defensive):
HeadingGood (Central Midfielders only)
TeamworkGood
StaminaGood
StrengthGood
TacklingVery Good
PositioningVery Good

Midfielder (attacking):
CreativityGood
Off the BallVery Good
PaceGood
PassingExcellent
TeamworkGood

Striker:
HeadingGood
MovementGood
PaceGood
ShootingExcellent

Captains:
Age24+
LeadershipVery Good
TeamworkGood

I haven't given actual values for the abilities listed as this obviously changes depending upon the team that you are managing.... for example

CommentCambridge CityNorwichArsenal
Good 6+8+10+
Very Good10+12+14+
Excellent12+14+16+

In general if 4 in 5 of the values set match the requirements then I will consider the player for purchase.

retired_lmbruun

i normally off load Silvestre, O'Shea, Saha, Zieler, Amos, Gibson, Lee, Bardsley, Campbell and Howard

I try to replace them with 1 or 2 big names and the rest up and coming players as you have the quality to start off with just need the next generation to replace the likes of Giggs and Scholes once they get on