Hi everybody, i'm deus...the guy who has made the database. I've read the whole topic and i'd like to answer to some of your questions
1) I dediced to put some random modern players because lots of users from several forums asked me to. If it wasn't for me i wouldn't have putted any modern players...but because of the request i put into the database a few modern players. And they'are absolutely random, that's why some (like totti, raul, xavi) are in the game and some others (cronaldo, messi) are not
2) My primary purpose was to create a realistic database, that's why i didn't change a few teams in EPL...because it was almost impossibile to find decent infos about some less-known players...and I didn't want to put players without knowing them.
3) For those having problem with the database. As far as I know the db shouldn't work with 9.02 or 9.01 patch..maybe you should update the game ? If that's not the problem you should try to load the database through the editor...if it the database is loaded then try to rename it, save it and see if it works in the game!
4) Actually I forgot to create a few legendary players (rcarlos, figo) but making this database it's been a huge and harsh work that took me over 4 months...i think i am forgiven
5) Unfortunately one-footed players, because of the known foot-bug, look stronger than both-footed players, that's why players like puskas or rivelino looks phenomenal even if their ca/pa is lower than pele's or a few others.
BTW i'm already planning to do a much-better and more accurate legends database for football manager 2010. Stay tuned