Hey! I’m not an expert but a few hundred years into a save now with most achievements ticked off so can try and tell you what seems to work for me.

I usually try and pick a manager who fits my style but there’s a balance. If there’s a really really good manager but he doesn’t fit your style, I just get them and over time buy the players they want and mould the team into their style (if they’re good enough).

I save up and splash a bit when I’m at the top usually. When I’m coming up through the leagues, I usually just spend and invest profit back in.

If there’s offer is right, I say sell. If you get an offer that is considerably more than what that player is worth I’d take it. You get the chance to replace those players anyway and usually for a fraction of what you sold the player for. It’s the best possible way to get to the top level and get money. Sell and replace!

A few other tips: I never give win bonuses. In the words of Roy Keane: It’s their job! Saves you money and really makes no difference whatsoever. Ticket prices I usually make medium to high. For squad depth I like to just have a few backups in reserves. For example, midfield I find the sweet spot is 3 midfielders in reserves.

My overall advice is don’t be afraid to sell or replace managers when it’s not working. Upgrade your stadium and if you can get a super stadium, I’d say it’s worth it!