Players could literally run through each other like they were not there. So a quick poacher was almost unstoppable. Glad that is gone.
I think 14 will be harder in that more flaws will be removed, so the ME will be more realistic. But it might also become easier by making information more transparent to the user. What upsets a lot of people is that they cant see why something isnt working. FM lags behind on this part. needs proper guides to be released with it. unfair to expect a new user to go to the forums for basic advice
Maybe more help should be given as to what strategy would be best for the match if that's how SI are wanting people to play. Maybe your *** man could recommend playing counter or control. Personally i go by the match odds but i can see some people who don't understand odds struggling with what to choose therefore searching for plug n play quick fixes.