How much value do you put into scout reports on potential signings?

[Bobby Baggio]

So I have some great scouts with high stats for the important attributes but sometimes they will still say that they don't think the player would be worthwhile signing even when the player stats are brilliant or give them a low star rating even though in my opinion they are better than what I have. Any thoughts?

 

[FootballManagerG0D]

So I have some great scouts with high stats for the important attributes but sometimes they will still say that they don't think the player would be worthwhile signing even when the player stats are brilliant or give them a low star rating even though in my opinion they are better than what I have. Any thoughts?

It's all relative to what you currently have in your team. It's CA compared to CA. I use them as a good gauge.

 

[CuzLFC]

The star rating system is based of the best player on your team, so they may have 1 star in relation to your best player but still be decent compared to your other players. I think.

 

[Bobby Baggio]

Cheers for the replies guys that makes sense.

 

[TJD07]

The star rating system is based of the best player on your team, so they may have 1 star in relation to your best player but still be decent compared to your other players. I think.

Your teams average not your teams best player.

 

[Sherkey]

I use it as one of the factors, but not the main factors. The first thing I do is check his stats, whether it fits whatever role I have in mind for the player, and whether he'll need to retrain. Then, in the scout report, look at the player, see his strength and weakness, and check whether that goes along with my team. Third, I look at their determination level, as players with low determination start crying with heavy training, especially if I don't have tutors they'd get along with. Next, I try to see if I already have any tutors, incase I want to improve players I'm signing. And lastly, take a peek at their average performances in the season, too see if they're consistently good, or consistently bad..

 

[Bobby Baggio]

I use it as one of the factors, but not the main factors. The first thing I do is check his stats, whether it fits whatever role I have in mind for the player, and whether he'll need to retrain. Then, in the scout report, look at the player, see his strength and weakness, and check whether that goes along with my team. Third, I look at their determination level, as players with low determination start crying with heavy training, especially if I don't have tutors they'd get along with. Next, I try to see if I already have any tutors, incase I want to improve players I'm signing. And lastly, take a peek at their average performances in the season, too see if they're consistently good, or consistently bad..

Cheers bro that is very helpful some useful points there to look at.

 

[Dynamo_ZahnZee]

I take Scout reports with a pinch of salt to be honest. When it comes to first team signings, use your own judgement and use the scout reports just to get info on the player.

I do however think Scouting reports are useful for youth players as they can be a good indication (not proof) that they will develop well.

 

[iamauser]

I normally only pay attention to anything with regard to players hidden stats. For example if he thinks a players weakness is injury proneness, then I think twice about signing him

 

[Bobby Baggio]

Thanks guys great advice.

 

[matranti]

I generally only keep 4* or above rated players on my short list and then re-scout them for 3 games and if the rating stays the same the or goes up they stay on the list, if not, you get the picture. Ideal if you are at a fairly big club and then move to a smaller rep team ie - Arsenal to say Fiorentina as if they were definite purchases for Arsenal then they are likely indispensable to Fiorentina.

Oh and I always save shortlists for future games incase I forget to pick up Connor Hunte or Zivkovic from Gronigen