I would not hassle opponents late in games. Your tired defenders will be out of position. Relax your pressing as the game goes on and if anything you should think about 'stand off opponents' and 'drop deeper'
Also consider moving an attacking player to an anchor man role. And if you are 2-0 up...
Depends what stage your team is at. If you need 8 better players for your starting XI then buy them. You'll play worse at the beginning but your team will eventually gel and you'll be better for it. After you have a decent starting XI with a few good subs and youth players I'd concentrate on...
I'm also having a ridiculously poor run with penaltys. Using a regen who's scored 100 league goals by age 22. 14 pen and high comp and fin. He'd be lucky to have scored 1/6 this season.
Try shout Stand off Opponents. So you do t leave wholes in your shape by pressing to hard late if the opponent is passing the ball around. You don't really need the ball when you're not trying to score.
I've also noticed this. Last version I played was FM 11. Got a heap of job offers and links to other clubs.
This save I've taken Crewe to the Prem and gotten into the FA cup and League cup final in the same year while in the Championship and not a hint of an approach.
Good idea for a story.
Out of interest, who are the big boys of Andorran football and what is the biggest wage bill that an Andorran team could sustain?
I like the DoF to handle contracts. Though you do get the odd dodgy resigning for a sub standard player who you'd rather release.
I always finalise transfers so I can make sure only the best talent is coming in.
It would be good to enhance the staff chat so you can plan your squad with your...