phd_angel Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 I have a lingering problem, I'm hoping you may help: my seasons always start with great victories (8-0, 6-1, etc.), but then gradually deteriorates down to tougher scores, even with minor clubs. Although my club usually ends up ranking high on the final tables, this declining team performance annoys me. I wonder if I am training them too hard, whether I should give more free days, and/or diversify training or tactical formation (though this also affects performance due to increased confusion). Any suggestions?... Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
podunkboy Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Several factors in play: opposing team's own tactical familiarity improves, teams begin to counter your tactics as you become more of a threat (ie packing it in defensively, hard tackling and tighter marking, etc.), fatigue/jadedness of your squad, even players starting to take the opposition lightly and not staying motivated. About November, I start freshening up my tactics, rotate in the occasional youngster to light a fire under the starting squad, maybe drop a bag of hammers in my team talks. If they start looking fatigued, I send one on vacation every 3-4 days as long as I have cover for them, if not then I at least give them 2-3 days off of training. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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