Well, I finished last season in fouth place.  Not bad for the first time out.

I blame missing the playoffs on a string of 5 games that ended in a 0-0 tie.  I believe it was because my team was too tired from all of the friendlies I was putting them through.  Everywhere I read, I see that top level teams are recommending that new players play as many friendlies as they can.  That works fine if you have enough quality players on the bench to play in these friendlies.  I have a brand new team and I can not afford to put rising stars and prospects on the bench.  I need to win to draw fans and keep the ticket money rolling in.  I also need to win Cup rounds so that my sponsor keeps paying me.

This season, I may sell a top player for some extra cash but I will play the best line-up I can every game and hope for the best.  I expect to make the season ending play-offs.  I do not expect to win my Department or even do well in the play-offs.  I'll be back after game 15 with an update.