Think I just about managed to get the best ratings... definitely secured promotion though!
Same again tomorrow, but without the best in the world bit (I can only hope!).
Asa - how are you planning on sustaining your academies once they get to the top? I'm confused, given how hard it is to make money in the game, how you can afford to spend so much!
I have started to hit it hard for the first 2 seasons, then rein it back slightly seeing as its not really doing too much. Last season I finished 2nd in all 3 divisions, which meant I had a fair bit of extra cash. I then sold, what on paper looked like an AWESOME youth player for 441k.. he was a batsman, but I have much better ones coming through ( and I didn't really need him).
I'm spending approx 70k on academies at the mo, and intend to spend somewhat less next season. It means I'll save a lot over the course of a season, meaning I don't need to make as much from transfers, which won't be a problem. I have 2 17yo capable bowlers, one of whom WILL be sold next season.
It also helps having a winning team, my average weekly loss is about 40k at the mo, and with my team being a decent one in the league, it draws higher crowds etc.
Will definitely be selling off a couple of my older players at the end of this season, as I'm promoting my other 4 18yo's. I only have 3 slots to maintain top efficiency, so 3 will be going..all that helps
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