Jimbo10 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I'm having trouble getting the ideal squad size. When there's no injuries, I find a squad of 22 to be pretty good, as there's 2 teams of 11. The problem is when injuries start to hit, You can bring in a 3rd player in, but if 1 of the other 2 recovers from their injuries, then potentially you'll have 1 player playing once every 1.5-2 weeks. So should I stick with my squad of 22, or should I have a larger squad? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhroX Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 For me, it's 20ish, with several versatile players who can cover multiple positions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riazzi_G Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 22 players plus youngsters. I have at least one youngster for every position, if possible. I send them on loan with a recall option, so that If I have a injury then I'll recall them. If I'm managing a small club, and have a bigger squad is not possible or cannot get youngsters who dont have potential, then I retrain positions of all my players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo10 Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 Should have clarified in that I'm managing a big club. So money wouldn't be a hurdle, and we're assuming I can fill up 3-4 (world class) teams of 11 if I have to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phnompenhandy Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 My rule of thumb is to keep my squad in one screen without scrolling, so that's about 23. Basically, 2 for each position (some of whom are versatile). I have a few ready reserves and U18s who can move into the squad to cover injuries or to get experience, and I also keep an eye of first teamers who have been idle for a few games and need a reserve-team run-out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
9sublime Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Same, as soon as I have the scroll bar down the side I know my squad is too big. not just because i hate scrolling but also because its just a good marker point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANNY1000000 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 A couple few of the scroll bar is fine for me with a couple of versatile players Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinGregory84 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I usually have 19 thats with my Man City one and If I need anyone I use the short term free transfers or loan system. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riazzi_G Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Should have clarified in that I'm managing a big club. So money wouldn't be a hurdle, and we're assuming I can fill up 3-4 (world class) teams of 11 if I have to. Even at big club I'd have 23 + youngsters Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricki.bertolino Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Managing in the lower leagues, I can't keep a big squad since I might end up with unhappy players when injuries are under control, therefore this is what I do: 2 keepers, 7 defenders, 8 midfielders and 3 strikers. On top of that, I always sign promising young players (18-19 years old players with 3 star ability and 5-6 star potential) and I keep them in the youth team. I normally sign 1 keeper, 2 defenders, 2 midfielders and 2 strikers. So, when I don't have injuries I can keep the youngsters happy in the youth team, and when I have an injury crisis (which always happen during the season for me), I can bring them up in the first team for some match practice (I normally bring them in as subs). Since my first team is not that big, when I have 1-2 injuries I already need to bring the youngsters on the bench, so they can get their share of first team experience. At the same time my first team won't complain of lack of match action. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilly128 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 3 keepers, 2 RB, 2 LB, 4 CB, 2 RM, 2 LM, 2 DM, 2 AMC, 4 ST. That adds upto 23...althought someone like Barry who can play LB, CB, LM, CM is useful or Zabaletta Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
raggaralling Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I aim for 20-25 players. usualy an expeienced 11 and a young 11, have my future formation and players written down in my note book. Changing it though as my board sold me best player to milan for 34 mil, not bad as i paid 1.7 for him but still Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dar2000 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 25 including 3 first team keepers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhroX Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 25 including 3 first team keepers Heh...I have 1 keeper in my first team atm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonno Wilson Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 3 keepers, 2 RB, 2 LB, 4 CB, 2 RM, 2 LM, 2 DM, 2 AMC, 4 ST. That adds upto 23...althought someone like Barry who can play LB, CB, LM, CM is useful or Zabaletta ... And I presume you dont get injuries? I couldnt survive a season with a squad that small simply because Injuries are dominating Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FM mad Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I do the exact same thing phnompenhandy. As soon as i can scroll down i sort out who can go in reserves for a while (if coming back from injury/not performing/dont need anymore), or if possible sell some players to keep the wage budget down. With the 23ish players in my first team i also have a good 7/8 ex 1st teamers plus all the youth squad who have been promoted in my reserves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drunkpunk Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I try to keep 22 first team players. The a few decent players across the reserve/u18s to call on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFC Rule Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I had a squad of 20 players.I did alright in the league but I was badly affected when my keeper and main striker were both injured for long periods. Next transfer window I bought a lot of backups. I had a total of 37 players. DISASTER. For most of the season the backups complained that they were not playing the the squad disharmony was awful. I did very poorly. Next window I had a fire sale. reduced the sqaud to 23 players. one backup for each position plus 3 keepers. I made sure to tell the backups that they were backups. Any player not happy with his squad status was sold. Financially I made a windfall sellling 14 players. I then spent the remaining money on 2 extra top class players. 1/4 way through the season and I am doing well. This time I think I am covered for injuries. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Neil Brock Posted March 26, 2009 Administrators Share Posted March 26, 2009 Personally I try and train players to be able to play in other positions. If I have a RB or LB, I'll always try and make them learn the other side just in case. Makes it much easier if you pick up an in-game injury. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
htreloar88 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I usually have about 25, good backup for every position and then maybe an extra 2 or 3 players that can play in a number of positions, also useful having a few good youth players just in case. I might sometimes have upto 30ish, especially if you are in lots of competitions and need to rotate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathxxx Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I try to keep my squad fairly small, no more than 20 players. This helps me keep everyone happy so long as I rotate them in the first eleven regularly, which I do. As others have mentioned, it's wise to have cover for each position, strength in depth as they say. That doesn't mean you need 22+ players though. I often try to sign players who are "natural" or "accomplished" in a number of roles. For example, in my current save I have a defender who is "natural" as a DC, DL, DR and "accomplished" as a DMC, WBL, WBR. This means he can provide cover for plenty of positions. I currently have four or five players who can play in a number of alternative positions, thus I don't need to have such a big squad. Worth keeping in mind when searching for new signings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macdyne73 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Depending on the standard of the league I'm in, 22 - 25 players is just nice. In the lower leagues I've gotten away with as few as 18 seniors but that's very, very thin. When first taking over a team, I always look through my list of players and retrain extra positions where I can. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordmore Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 betwen 20-33 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
looknohands Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 With MLS I'm restricted to 28 and that was usually plenty. Until this season, at least. I'm losing as many 8 players at a time to international call-ups and, coupled with a handful of injuries, I've hit a stretch where I'm rotating 17 players just to keep people reasonably fresh due to a scheduling headache. I'd definitely factor the number of national players on your squad and make sure you have cover for them... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
auberius Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 25 - Two at each position, one D RLC, one DM/MC and one AM RL/ST (I play 4-5-1 with wingers and a holding midfielder) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey22 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 25 - Two at each position, one D RLC, one DM/MC and one AM RL/ST (I play 4-5-1 with wingers and a holding midfielder) I do similar 25, two at each position, an extra keeper, DM/MC and an out and out striker/target man. I also play 4-5-1/4-3-3, but AMRL's and ST's are just way too different from each other to be interchangeable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david22 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 23, 2 for each position and 3 keepers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukekarts Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I generally try to keep a thin squad, basically: 3 goalkeepers, 2 established, 1 youngster 7 defenders, with versatility & 1 youngster 8 midfielders 3 strikers, 2 established, 1 hot prospect Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyewackett Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Personally I try and train players to be able to play in other positions. If I have a RB or LB, I'll always try and make them learn the other side just in case. Makes it much easier if you pick up an in-game injury. Doh! I keep forgetting to do this. However it's around the 20 figure for me too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somerandomguy Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I've got 25/26 in my first team squad. Mostly versatile players. Then I fill the U-20s/U18s (depending on league) with high potential youngsters and just promote when it comes to time to replace an older player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil ole me Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 My first team squad consists of 18 first team players and if/when injuries occur i tap into my reserves. I have 2 LB/RB 4 CB 4 LM/RM 4 CM and 3 ST and 1 GK and i rotate my squad on a regular basic depending on who my opponents are. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrashOverride Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 25 2 For each positon and a couple of rotation/youngsters depending on what Im doing! 3 Keepers is a must for me personally! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arsenal_2111 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I've never understood having three keepers. One always ends up getting unhappy for me. I have one first choice, one who is capable but still young (e.g. Fabianski at Arsenal) and then one youth player, about 18 y/o. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spurz123 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 2 From each 4-4-2 position (gk, rb, cb,cb, lb, rm, mca, mcd, lm, fc, st) plus a youth for each position on loan with a recall option. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginga-Assassin Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 At the moment, I would love a massive squad. 2 Main RM's (Maxi Rodriguez & Steven Gerrard) are injured, so I have to play Mascherano on RM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phnompenhandy Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 What's with the 3 keepers in the first team squad?? I have one with no substitute - maybe once every 5 years I'll come a cropper with an in-match injury. My other keeper plays for the reserves and I might have a kid in my U18 squad. That's enough! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Yankee Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 11+7+few youngsters Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastley Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 I try to keep mine at a minimum, however ever young guy who looks like he can play, I sign, lol. First team, reserves and U/18's can have over 100 players at times Then i kick all the old farts out! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BartMansss Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Usually 20-24, although I rarely sign a player who can play just one position well. CB's and Strikers are the excption for me usually. All other players should really be able to cover at least 2 positions. Even most of my DC players can play right or left full back, or sometimes DMC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingpin Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 I have way too many players, but i like it that way sometimes, the problem/good thing is that they are all pretty young, hardly anyone in my squad is over the age of 23, with means they will all start to complain about first team football at the same time at some point i think. The good thing about having so many talented young players is that they can go for good prices plus the big 50% sell on clauses Next season i will be to heay on the keepers as i have 4 young ones coming in on frees, the idea? loan till they are worth something then sell, it makes me a lot of money bringing in young players on free then selling them when ready, cruel game i play but its all business.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yonezzz Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Rarely more than 22. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANNY1000000 Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 What happens if you train a player to play in another position and then once they are accomplished try to train them in another? I remember in the other games the player would lose the ability, does that happen in this game? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckers4 Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 i find that 23 players is enough with around 5-6 made available for the reserves. In there i try to have: Goalkeeper *3 Right Back *2 Left Back *2 Centre Half *4 Right Wing *1 Left Wing *1 Centre Midfield *4 Striker *4 Utility Attacking Mids *2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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