retired_coffeebabe

I'm running the first beta patch and was wondering if it's possible to sign players who have been released by their clubs and have plans to retire at the end of the season? It appears I can only sign them as non playing staff at the moment for some reason, which is a shame as there are a few quality players up for grabs. Is this an issue with the full patch?

retired_rfinken77

Its not really an issue, they have chosen to retire why would they want to come and play for you.

retired_coffeebabe

What I mean is, it's the start of a new season and they have decided to retire at the end of the forthcoming season, so why wouldn't they want to play one more season before they retire?

retired_matthowells

It is an issue, imo. Either they should retire from playing straight away, or you should be able to offer them or a short-term contract that ends on their retirement date. At the moment, the whole "retiring at the end of the season" status makes absolutely no sense for unattached players.

retired_aries

It's not so much of an issue for me if they're contracted to a club. Would make sense they would enjoy a swansong at their last club to me.

As for free agents, I would have thought it likely they would want to play rather than sit in front of the telly watching the rest...

retired_sesmith0116

You could argue that they set an official retirement date, but then end up as free agents and figure there's no point finding another club. They'd remain active players, but effectively retired.

Then again, I really don't think that's what happens in the game. I think it's just a slight oversight.

retired_mekeesha

Maybe they're concentrating on gaining their coaching badges.