retired_richardstreet

I'd like to try a challenge game where I only play the products of my youth academy. It's a long-term sort of game as you can tell. I want to be sack-proof so I can fulfill my long-term plans which may conflict with the board's short-term plans (which are ridiculous, see below). What file do I need to edit to do this? I don't care if people consider this cheating, I play for me, not for SI's vision of the game or the forum drones'.

But how bloody stupid is this "expectations" bullshit feature? I thought of using Athletico Bilbao since I wouldn't have been able to sign anyone decent anyway. Bilbao can only sign Basque players (most of which would not come to Bilbao since it's a relegation battle), and yet the board expects me to challenge for the title within 4 years (media predicts 16th in the first year). Wow. Even if I wasn't going to be focusing on my academy, I don't think it's possible for anyone to win Bilbao the title in 4 years.

retired_macca1875

What about adding a new manager every time you get sacked?

retired_richardstreet

Hmm, that's a good idea.

I feel attached to my profile, but if that does it, then sure.

retired_macca1875

There is always the unofficial save game editors, but I'm not sure whether they can be used to 'undo' sackings.

retired_w0lfpack1

I'd go with the "Keep adding a new manager" approach, too, if I wanted a "Follow a single club's career" instead of a "Follow a single manager's career" game.

Be sure to export/save your training schedules and tactics so that the next guy can load them.

retired_sedimohasel

And shortlist!