4. You Can Bribe Fringe Players With Money
Weve all got that one player we rate highly but just cant see a place for in our team. Whether thats because your MVP happens to occupy the same position or because his position/style of play doesnt suit your formation, hell just rot on the subs bench until you figure out a use for him. Yet you still wont get rid of him you know its wrong to foist arrested development (not the TV show, never the TV show) upon a player, you like him and dammit, hell find a purpose eventually. But still, hell get annoyed with you. After all, its only natural. Dimitar Berbatov aside, footballers are competitive animals who demand game time. However, when push comes to shove, theyre willing to be placated with assurances and bare-faced bribery, something which Sports Interactive have twigged onto at last. Yes, it appears that in the next FM you can include a contractual bonus for every time the player ends up as an unused substitute, meaning you can guarantee the loyalty of a bench-dweller without having to sacrifice the harmony of your team. I dont know about you, but I personally think thats a fantastic addition, if only because itll stop my reserve keeper throwing his toys (and gloves) out of the pram when all he's getting is Carlisle on a wind-swept Tuesday night.