I agree with your general point regarding file sharing, but just because you state that you're going to make a generalisation it doesn't make it more valid. Most of the Italian population can't speak fluent English, it's unjust to say that we're "not wanting to share" based on the thoughts of a...
I've been testing out v17 with a lowly Dutch team I took over mid-season. Already secured a play-off place with the way that the Dutch second tier works. Some great results so far:
Thought I was going to get FM'ed by a hoofball team in this game too:
Would be happy to be a tester with a lower league team if required. I've just started a new game with Lincoln, in the fifth tier of English football. Really liked the tactic on the previous patch!