Train very hard at the start of each season for at least two months: TEAMWORK.
Dont make too many purchases/changes each season.
Play as many matches as possible. For example in France with a team such as Stade Malherbe Caen who have no European obligations in the first season so often (at least before December) there is at least a seven day period between matches I make sure my players have a friendly 3/4 days after a league match at home against a very small opponent. I holiday through it not to lose time but the benefits gained can be seen in my teams performance: 12 matches played, two draws and 10 wins top of the league (expectation is 15th) and still in both cups.
Dont make too many purchases/changes each season.
Play as many matches as possible. For example in France with a team such as Stade Malherbe Caen who have no European obligations in the first season so often (at least before December) there is at least a seven day period between matches I make sure my players have a friendly 3/4 days after a league match at home against a very small opponent. I holiday through it not to lose time but the benefits gained can be seen in my teams performance: 12 matches played, two draws and 10 wins top of the league (expectation is 15th) and still in both cups.
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