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	The '''~~10 principles~~''' of Hattrick.		The '''Ten Principle Approach''' to Hattrick is an old idea in the game. The following simple tips are basically the same since the beginning and are still useful for [[newbies\|new managers]].{{Based on opinion}}
	{{Based on opinion}}

	== Principle 1 ==		=== Principle 1 ===
	~~Read~~ and ~~understand the [[rules]]! You cannot expect~~ to ~~be good at this game without~~ a ~~basic understanding of how it works~~. ~~The rules are very good~~ and ~~should be read more than once~~.		Make a plan and stick to it. Hattrick is a marathon, not a sprint. Always, however, learn from the forums and tweak your plan where it needs it.

	~~== Principle 2==~~		Learn who is trustworthy for advice on the [[forum]]s and who isn't. You may even like to start a relationship with those you trust and learn from their experience.
	~~Try to put in place a strong [[training]] system (e.g. train one of~~ the ~~Primary~~ [[~~Players#Skills \| Skills~~]] ~~for at least 3-4 seasons,~~ and train 17-19yo players). Trainees could be sold for profit when they get older and replaced with new youngsters, as older players take longer to train. This is how you can improve your team and make money. Always try to play a [[formation]] which maximises the number of players who ~~receive training~~. ~~(e.g. play 3 forwards when training [[Players#Scoring \| Scoring]]). Play different players in mid-week matches than in your league games, and always try~~ to ~~arrange~~ a ~~mid-week match, as this doubles your number of players being trained.~~
	~~Train at 100% intensity.<br> When selecting a coach, consider what is more important to~~ you ~~- promoting~~ and ~~getting more revenue~~ from gate receipts, or establishing a strong training program. Select a coach accordingly... the best options is probably Solid trainer with poor leadership for those who don't mind sacrificing a few losing seasons in the beginning to experience ~~long-term success.~~
	~~You'll probably want to upgrade your coach in a season or two anyway, so keep this in mind~~.

	==Principle 3==		=== Principle 2 ===
	~~Make~~ a ~~plan and stick to it~~. ~~HT is a marathon, not a sprint~~. ~~Always, however~~, ~~learn from the forums~~ and ~~tweak your plan where it needs it~~. ~~Learn who is trustworthy~~ for ~~advice on the forums~~ and ~~who isn't~~. ~~You may even like to start a relationship with those~~ you ~~trust~~ and ~~learn from their experience~~.		Try to put in place a strong [[training]] system (e.g. train one of the Primary [[Players#Skills \| Skills]] for at least 3-4 seasons, and train 17-19yo players). [[Trainees]] could be sold for profit when they get older and replaced with new youngsters, as older players take longer to train. This is how you can improve your team and make money.

	== Principle 4 ==		Train at 100% intensity. Always try to play a [[formation]] which maximises the number of players who receive training. (e.g. play 3 forwards when [[Scoring training\|training Scoring]]). Play different players in mid-week matches than in your league games, and always try to arrange a mid-week match, as this doubles your number of players being trained.

			You'll probably want to upgrade your coach in a season or two anyway, so keep this in mind. When selecting a [[coach]], consider what is more important to you - promoting and getting more revenue from gate receipts, or establishing a strong training program. Select a coach accordingly... the best options is probably Solid trainer with poor leadership for those who don't mind sacrificing a few losing seasons in the beginning to experience long-term success.

			=== Principle 3 ===
	[[Newbie in Trouble (Economy Guide)\|Manage your expenses]].		[[Newbie in Trouble (Economy Guide)\|Manage your expenses]].
	When you start out, less backroom staff is better than more. 1 [[~~Goalkeeper Coach]], 4 [[Assistant Coaches]], 5 [[Spokespersons~~]] and 1 [[~~Specialists\|Physiotherapist~~]] is a good start if you're training ~~outfielders~~.~~<br>~~		When you start out, less backroom staff is better than more. 1 or 2 [[assistant coach]]es and 1 or 0 [[medic]]s are a good start if you're focusing on training.
	Only spend money on anything if
			Only spend money on anything if:
	:(a) you can afford it,		:(a) you can afford it,
	:(b) if you really understand why it is necessary to do so and		:(b) if you really understand why it is necessary to do so, and
	:(c) if you can spare the cash. You DO get charged interest if you're in debt, 5% every week.		:(c) if you can spare the cash. You DO get charged interest if you're in debt, 5% every week.
	Bankruptcy isn't forever, but it's annoying waiting for a new team for a few weeks! Stay on top of your economy, you won't believe how easy it is to bottom out if you go a few hundred thousand in the negative.		Bankruptcy isn't forever, but it's annoying waiting for a new team for a few weeks! Stay on top of your economy, you won't believe how easy it is to bottom out if you go a few hundred thousand in the negative.

	== Principle 5==		=== Principle 4 ===
	[[Midfield]] is the most prominent sector on the field. The distribution of [[regular chances]] during a match is based on ball [[possession]], which in turn is based on midfield strength of both teams. This doesn't mean dominating midfield is the key to success. You will need a well-balanced team capable of both creating and scoring chances, as well as defending against your opponents attacks. However, it is especially important to establish a strong midfield and a few good forwards in the bottom divisions.		[[Midfield]] is the most prominent sector on the field. The distribution of [[regular chances]] during a match is based on ball [[possession]], which in turn is based on midfield strength of both teams. This doesn't mean dominating midfield is the key to success. You will need a well-balanced team capable of both creating and scoring chances, as well as defending against your opponents attacks. However, it is especially important to establish a strong midfield and a few good forwards in the bottom divisions.

	== Principle 6==		=== Principle 5 ===
	Manage your [[Team Spirit]]. Why? Because it affects your midfield a lot. In its simplest form, this means PIC ([[Play it Cool]]) games you can't win OR can't lose (nb. Principle 10), and Normal or MOTS ([[Match of the Season]]) everything else).		Manage your [[Team Spirit]]. Why? Because it affects your midfield a lot. In its simplest form, this means PIC ([[Play it Cool]]) games you can't win OR can't lose (nb. Principle 10), and Normal or MOTS ([[Match of the Season]]) everything else).

	Simply put, if you want to have prolonged success, you'll need to manage TS. To get the maximum benefit, you need a coach with high leadership so you can better maintain your TS from week to week. TS naturally gravitates toward composed, and is reset during the [[off season]]. Learning how to manage it can make the difference between promoting and finishing in the middle of the pack.		Simply put, if you want to have prolonged success, you'll need to manage TS. To get the maximum benefit, you need a coach with high leadership so you can better maintain your TS from week to week. TS naturally gravitates toward composed, and is reset during the [[off season]]. Learning how to manage it can make the difference between promoting and finishing in the middle of the pack.

	:''You may read about a "[[clown]]" or "[[anticlown\|anti-clown]]" affecting TS as well. They have NO effect!''		<BLOCKQUOTE>''You may read about a "[[clown]]" or "[[anticlown\|anti-clown]]" affecting TS as well. They have NO effect!''</BLOCKQUOTE>

			=== Principle 6 ===
			Play with no [[tactics]] (Ie. "Normal", no AIM, AOW, etc...). Only start using tactics if you know how they work and if they are necessary. Until you have an understanding of formations and a basis for tactics, you probably won't want to do anything but normal for a while.

			=== Principle 7 ===
			Scout your opponents. Learn where they are weak and strong, and know your team.

	~~==Principle 7==~~		[[Stars]] are not the best indicator of where a team is weak or strong, as they can be deceiving. Look at match ratings for this, and consider using a Manager Program to choose your lineup (see [[:Category:Helper Applications\|Helper Applications]]).
	~~Play "Normal" (Ie~~, ~~no tactics like AIM, etc...). Only start using tactics if you know how they work and if~~ they ~~are necessary~~. ~~Until you have an understanding of formations~~ and a ~~basis for tactics, you probably won't want~~ to ~~do anything but normal for a while~~.

	== Principle 8==		=== Principle 8 ===
	~~Scout your opponents. Learn where they are weak and strong, and know your team.<br>~~[[~~Stars~~]] ~~are not the best indicator of where a team is weak~~ or ~~strong, as they can be deceiving~~. ~~Look~~ at ~~match ratings for this, and consider using a Manager Program (see [[Helper Applications]] or [[:Category:Helper Applications]]) to choose~~ your ~~lineup~~.		Understand that Hattrick is a game for [[manager]]s and it has very little to do with actual balls or grass. Being a RL football trainer won't help you at all in your Hattrick career except very slightly with choosing tactics. <BLOCKQUOTE>Like Clinton said: "It's the economy, stupid"!</BLOCKQUOTE>

	== Principle 9==		=== Principle 9 ===
	Understand that ~~Hattrick~~ is a ~~'''manager''' game and it has very little to do with actual balls or grass~~. ~~Being a RL football trainer won't help you at all in your Hattrick career except very slightly with choosing tactics~~. ~~Like Clinton said: "It's~~ the ~~economy~~, ~~stupid"~~!		Understand that there is a [[random]] factor at play. Expect unexpected results... they are part of the HT-experience.
			Accept the defeat and be happy, because it means that the game works!

	== Principle 10==		=== Principle 0 ===
	~~Understand that there is~~ a ~~random factor at play~~. ~~Expect unexpected results... they~~ are ~~part of HT-life~~.		A prerequisite. Read and understand the [[rules]]! You cannot expect to be good at this game without a basic understanding of how it works. The rules are very good and should be read more than once.


	[[Category:Newbie Tips]]		[[Category:Newbie Tips]]

Para Para: update

2013-12-27T17:45:19Z

update

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			The '''10 principles''' of Hattrick.
	{{Based on opinion}}		{{Based on opinion}}


	== Principle 1 ==		== Principle 1 ==
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	== Principle 2==		== Principle 2==
	Try to put in place a strong [[training]] system (e.g. train one of the Primary [[Players#Skills \| Skills]] for at least 3-4 seasons, and train 17-19yo players). Trainees could be sold for profit when they get older and replaced with new youngsters, as older players take longer to train. This is how you can improve your team and make money. Always try to play a [[formation]] which maximises the number of players who receive training. (e.g. play 3 forwards when training [[Players#Scoring \| Scoring]]). Play different players in mid-week matches than in your league games, and always try to arrange a mid-week match, as this doubles your number of players being trained. Train at 100% intensity.<p>When selecting a coach, consider what is more important to you - promoting and getting more revenue from gate receipts, or establishing a strong training program. Select a coach accordingly... the best ~~two~~ options ~~are~~ probably ~~Inadequate trainer with Passable Leadership (for the ambitious, win-seeking) and the Passable~~ trainer with poor leadership (for those who don't mind sacrificing a few losing seasons in the beginning to experience long-term success). You'll probably want to upgrade your coach in a season or two anyway, so keep this in mind.		Try to put in place a strong [[training]] system (e.g. train one of the Primary [[Players#Skills \| Skills]] for at least 3-4 seasons, and train 17-19yo players). Trainees could be sold for profit when they get older and replaced with new youngsters, as older players take longer to train. This is how you can improve your team and make money. Always try to play a [[formation]] which maximises the number of players who receive training. (e.g. play 3 forwards when training [[Players#Scoring \| Scoring]]). Play different players in mid-week matches than in your league games, and always try to arrange a mid-week match, as this doubles your number of players being trained.
			Train at 100% intensity.<br> When selecting a coach, consider what is more important to you - promoting and getting more revenue from gate receipts, or establishing a strong training program. Select a coach accordingly... the best options is probably Solid trainer with poor leadership for those who don't mind sacrificing a few losing seasons in the beginning to experience long-term success.
			You'll probably want to upgrade your coach in a season or two anyway, so keep this in mind.

	==Principle 3==		==Principle 3==
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	== Principle 4 ==		== Principle 4 ==
	Manage your expenses. When you start out, less backroom staff is better than more. 1 [[Goalkeeper Coach]], 4 [[Assistant Coaches]], 5 [[Spokespersons]] and 1 [[Specialists\|Physiotherapist]] is a good start if you're training outfielders~~. For goalkeeper training, the number of Goalkeeper and Assistant Coaches could be reversed, but you'll probably want at least two assistant coaches to maintain your outfielders' form~~.<p>Only spend money on anything if (a) you can afford it, (b) if you really understand why it is necessary to do so and (c) if you can spare the cash. You DO get charged interest if you're in debt, 5% every week. Bankruptcy isn't forever, but it's annoying waiting for a new team for a few weeks! Stay on top of your economy, you won't believe how easy it is to bottom out if you go a few hundred thousand in the negative.		[[Newbie in Trouble (Economy Guide)\|Manage your expenses]].
			When you start out, less backroom staff is better than more. 1 [[Goalkeeper Coach]], 4 [[Assistant Coaches]], 5 [[Spokespersons]] and 1 [[Specialists\|Physiotherapist]] is a good start if you're training outfielders.<br>
			Only spend money on anything if
			:(a) you can afford it,
			:(b) if you really understand why it is necessary to do so and
			:(c) if you can spare the cash. You DO get charged interest if you're in debt, 5% every week.
			Bankruptcy isn't forever, but it's annoying waiting for a new team for a few weeks! Stay on top of your economy, you won't believe how easy it is to bottom out if you go a few hundred thousand in the negative.

	== Principle 5==		== Principle 5==
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	== Principle 6==		== Principle 6==
	Manage your ~~TS (~~[[~~Team_Spirit \|~~Team Spirit]]). Why? Because it affects your midfield a lot. In its simplest form, this means PIC ([[Play it Cool]]) games you can't win OR can't lose (nb. Principle 10), and Normal or MOTS ([[Match of the Season]]) everything else). ~~You may read about a "[[clown]]" or "[[anticlown\|anti-clown]]" ("[[Nasse-setä]]") affecting TS as well; their effects are disputed — see the clown and anti-clown pages for more details.~~		Manage your [[Team Spirit]]. Why? Because it affects your midfield a lot. In its simplest form, this means PIC ([[Play it Cool]]) games you can't win OR can't lose (nb. Principle 10), and Normal or MOTS ([[Match of the Season]]) everything else).

	Simply put, if you want to have prolonged success, you'll need to manage TS. To get the maximum benefit, you need a coach with high leadership so you can better maintain your TS from week to week. TS naturally gravitates toward composed, and is reset during the [[off season]]. Learning how to manage it can make the difference between promoting and finishing in the middle of the pack.		Simply put, if you want to have prolonged success, you'll need to manage TS. To get the maximum benefit, you need a coach with high leadership so you can better maintain your TS from week to week. TS naturally gravitates toward composed, and is reset during the [[off season]]. Learning how to manage it can make the difference between promoting and finishing in the middle of the pack.

	~~== Principle 7==~~		:''You may read about a "[[clown]]" or "[[anticlown\|anti-clown]]" affecting TS as well. They have NO effect!''
	~~Understand that Hattrick is a~~ ''~~'manager''' game and it has very little to do with actual balls~~ or ~~grass~~. ~~Being a RL football trainer won~~'~~t help you at all in your Hattrick career except very slightly with choosing tactics. Like Clinton said; It~~'~~s the economy, stupid!~~

	==Principle 8==		==Principle 7==
	Play 'Normal' (Ie, no tactics like AIM, etc...). Only start using tactics if you know how they work and if they are necessary. Until you have an understanding of formations and a basis for tactics, you probably won't want to do anything but normal for a while.		Play "Normal" (Ie, no tactics like AIM, etc...). Only start using tactics if you know how they work and if they are necessary. Until you have an understanding of formations and a basis for tactics, you probably won't want to do anything but normal for a while.

			== Principle 8==
			Scout your opponents. Learn where they are weak and strong, and know your team.<br>[[Stars]] are not the best indicator of where a team is weak or strong, as they can be deceiving. Look at match ratings for this, and consider using a Manager Program (see [[Helper Applications]] or [[:Category:Helper Applications]]) to choose your lineup.

	== Principle 9==		== Principle 9==
	~~Scout your opponents. Learn where they are weak~~ and ~~strong, and know your team~~.~~<p>[[Stars]] are not the best indicator of where~~ a ~~team is weak or strong, as they can be deceiving. Look~~ at ~~match ratings for this, and consider using a Manager Program (see [[Helper Applications]] or [[:Category:Helper Applications]]) to choose~~ your ~~lineup~~.		Understand that Hattrick is a '''manager''' game and it has very little to do with actual balls or grass. Being a RL football trainer won't help you at all in your Hattrick career except very slightly with choosing tactics. Like Clinton said: "It's the economy, stupid"!

	== Principle 10==		== Principle 10==
	Understand that there is a random factor at play. Expect unexpected results... they are part of HT-life.		Understand that there is a random factor at play. Expect unexpected results... they are part of HT-life.


	[[Category:Newbie Tips]]		[[Category:Newbie Tips]]

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2007-09-14T14:16:51Z

Principle 6

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	== Principle 6==		== Principle 6==
	Manage your TS ([[~~Skills#~~Team_Spirit \|Team Spirit]]). Why? Because it affects your midfield a lot. In its simplest form, this means PIC ([[Play it Cool]]) games you can't win OR can't lose (nb. Principle 10), and Normal or MOTS ([[Match of the Season]]) everything else). You may read about a "[[clown]]" or "[[anticlown\|anti-clown]]" ("[[Nasse-setä]]") affecting TS as well; their effects are disputed — see the clown and anti-clown pages for more details.		Manage your TS ([[Team_Spirit \|Team Spirit]]). Why? Because it affects your midfield a lot. In its simplest form, this means PIC ([[Play it Cool]]) games you can't win OR can't lose (nb. Principle 10), and Normal or MOTS ([[Match of the Season]]) everything else). You may read about a "[[clown]]" or "[[anticlown\|anti-clown]]" ("[[Nasse-setä]]") affecting TS as well; their effects are disputed — see the clown and anti-clown pages for more details.

	Simply put, if you want to have prolonged success, you'll need to manage TS. To get the maximum benefit, you need a coach with high leadership so you can better maintain your TS from week to week. TS naturally gravitates toward composed, and is reset during the [[off season]]. Learning how to manage it can make the difference between promoting and finishing in the middle of the pack.		Simply put, if you want to have prolonged success, you'll need to manage TS. To get the maximum benefit, you need a coach with high leadership so you can better maintain your TS from week to week. TS naturally gravitates toward composed, and is reset during the [[off season]]. Learning how to manage it can make the difference between promoting and finishing in the middle of the pack.

Jhattara at 12:48, 31 March 2007

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	== Principle 4 ==		== Principle 4 ==
	Manage your expenses. When you start out, less backroom staff is better than more. 1 [[Goalkeeper Coach]], 4 [[Assistant Coaches]], 5 [[Spokespersons]] and 1 [[Specialists\|Physiotherapist]] is a good start if you're training [[outfielders]]. For goalkeeper training, the number of Goalkeeper and Assistant Coaches could be reversed, but you'll probably want at least two assistant coaches to maintain your outfielders' form.<p>Only spend money on anything if (a) you can afford it, (b) if you really understand why it is necessary to do so and (c) if you can spare the cash. You DO get charged interest if you're in debt, 5% every week. Bankruptcy isn't forever, but it's annoying waiting for a new team for a few weeks! Stay on top of your economy, you won't believe how easy it is to bottom out if you go a few hundred thousand in the negative.		Manage your expenses. When you start out, less backroom staff is better than more. 1 [[Goalkeeper Coach]], 4 [[Assistant Coaches]], 5 [[Spokespersons]] and 1 [[Specialists\|Physiotherapist]] is a good start if you're training outfielders. For goalkeeper training, the number of Goalkeeper and Assistant Coaches could be reversed, but you'll probably want at least two assistant coaches to maintain your outfielders' form.<p>Only spend money on anything if (a) you can afford it, (b) if you really understand why it is necessary to do so and (c) if you can spare the cash. You DO get charged interest if you're in debt, 5% every week. Bankruptcy isn't forever, but it's annoying waiting for a new team for a few weeks! Stay on top of your economy, you won't believe how easy it is to bottom out if you go a few hundred thousand in the negative.

	== Principle 5==		== Principle 5==

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2006-08-13T19:06:08Z

Principle 6

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	== Principle 6==		== Principle 6==
	Manage your TS ([[Skills#Team_Spirit \|Team Spirit]]). Why? Because it affects your midfield a lot. In its simplest form, this means PIC ([[Play it Cool]]) games you can't win OR can't lose (nb. Principle 10), and Normal or ~~PIC~~ everything else). You may read about a "[[clown]]" or "[[anticlown\|anti-clown]]" ("[[Nasse-setä]]") affecting TS as well; their effects are disputed — see the clown and anti-clown pages for more details.		Manage your TS ([[Skills#Team_Spirit \|Team Spirit]]). Why? Because it affects your midfield a lot. In its simplest form, this means PIC ([[Play it Cool]]) games you can't win OR can't lose (nb. Principle 10), and Normal or MOTS ([[Match of the Season]]) everything else). You may read about a "[[clown]]" or "[[anticlown\|anti-clown]]" ("[[Nasse-setä]]") affecting TS as well; their effects are disputed — see the clown and anti-clown pages for more details.

	Simply put, if you want to have prolonged success, you'll need to manage TS. To get the maximum benefit, you need a coach with high leadership so you can better maintain your TS from week to week. TS naturally gravitates toward composed, and is reset during the [[off season]]. Learning how to manage it can make the difference between promoting and finishing in the middle of the pack.		Simply put, if you want to have prolonged success, you'll need to manage TS. To get the maximum benefit, you need a coach with high leadership so you can better maintain your TS from week to week. TS naturally gravitates toward composed, and is reset during the [[off season]]. Learning how to manage it can make the difference between promoting and finishing in the middle of the pack.

Mr Wednesday: revert: new text offered no improvements over the old text and wiped out discussion of an option that several users think is potentially a good choice for a new club (see talk)

2006-02-21T01:13:40Z

revert: new text offered no improvements over the old text and wiped out discussion of an option that several users think is potentially a good choice for a new club (see talk)

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	== Principle 2==		== Principle 2==
	Try to put in place a strong [[training]] system (e.g. train one of the Primary [[Players#Skills \| Skills]] for at least 3-4 seasons, and train 17-19yo players). Trainees could be sold for profit when they get older and replaced with new youngsters, as older players take longer to train. This is how you can improve your team and make money. Always try to play a [[formation]] which maximises the number of players who receive training. (e.g. play 3 forwards when training [[Players#Scoring \| Scoring]]). Play different players in mid-week matches than in your league games, and always try to arrange a mid-week match, as this doubles your number of players being trained. Train at 100% intensity.<p>When selecting a coach, consider what is more important to you - promoting and getting more revenue from gate receipts, or establishing a strong training program. ~~At the beggining the best is to start with~~ a ~~passable~~ coach ~~with poor leadership~~. ~~A solid coach with poor leadership would be better, but you won't be able to afford some decent trainees~~. ~~After selling some trained players you must change~~ the ~~passable coach~~ for ~~a solid one~~, ~~still~~ with poor leadership. ~~In time, you~~'ll want to ~~have~~ a ~~solid coach with solid leadership, but by that time you'll afford it~~, ~~having raised some big bucks~~.		Try to put in place a strong [[training]] system (e.g. train one of the Primary [[Players#Skills \| Skills]] for at least 3-4 seasons, and train 17-19yo players). Trainees could be sold for profit when they get older and replaced with new youngsters, as older players take longer to train. This is how you can improve your team and make money. Always try to play a [[formation]] which maximises the number of players who receive training. (e.g. play 3 forwards when training [[Players#Scoring \| Scoring]]). Play different players in mid-week matches than in your league games, and always try to arrange a mid-week match, as this doubles your number of players being trained. Train at 100% intensity.<p>When selecting a coach, consider what is more important to you - promoting and getting more revenue from gate receipts, or establishing a strong training program. Select a coach accordingly... the best two options are probably Inadequate trainer with Passable Leadership (for the ambitious, win-seeking) and the Passable trainer with poor leadership (for those who don't mind sacrificing a few losing seasons in the beginning to experience long-term success). You'll probably want to upgrade your coach in a season or two anyway, so keep this in mind.

	==Principle 3==		==Principle 3==

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2006-02-18T23:27:14Z

Principle 2

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	== Principle 2==		== Principle 2==
	Try to put in place a strong [[training]] system (e.g. train one of the Primary [[Players#Skills \| Skills]] for at least 3-4 seasons, and train 17-19yo players). Trainees could be sold for profit when they get older and replaced with new youngsters, as older players take longer to train. This is how you can improve your team and make money. Always try to play a [[formation]] which maximises the number of players who receive training. (e.g. play 3 forwards when training [[Players#Scoring \| Scoring]]). Play different players in mid-week matches than in your league games, and always try to arrange a mid-week match, as this doubles your number of players being trained. Train at 100% intensity.<p>When selecting a coach, consider what is more important to you - promoting and getting more revenue from gate receipts, or establishing a strong training program. ~~Select~~ a coach ~~accordingly.~~.. the ~~best two options are probably Inadequate trainer with Passable Leadership (~~for ~~the ambitious~~, ~~win-seeking) and the Passable trainer~~ with poor leadership ~~(for those who don't mind sacrificing a few losing seasons in the beginning to experience long-term success)~~. ~~You~~'ll ~~probably~~ want to ~~upgrade your~~ coach ~~in a season or two anyway~~, ~~so keep this in mind~~.		Try to put in place a strong [[training]] system (e.g. train one of the Primary [[Players#Skills \| Skills]] for at least 3-4 seasons, and train 17-19yo players). Trainees could be sold for profit when they get older and replaced with new youngsters, as older players take longer to train. This is how you can improve your team and make money. Always try to play a [[formation]] which maximises the number of players who receive training. (e.g. play 3 forwards when training [[Players#Scoring \| Scoring]]). Play different players in mid-week matches than in your league games, and always try to arrange a mid-week match, as this doubles your number of players being trained. Train at 100% intensity.<p>When selecting a coach, consider what is more important to you - promoting and getting more revenue from gate receipts, or establishing a strong training program. At the beggining the best is to start with a passable coach with poor leadership. A solid coach with poor leadership would be better, but you won't be able to afford some decent trainees. After selling some trained players you must change the passable coach for a solid one, still with poor leadership. In time, you'll want to have a solid coach with solid leadership, but by that time you'll afford it, having raised some big bucks.

	==Principle 3==		==Principle 3==

Mr Wednesday: /* Principle 6 */ Reworked a bit.

2006-02-10T22:32:50Z

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	== Principle 6==		== Principle 6==
	Manage your TS ([[Skills#Team_Spirit \|Team Spirit]]). Why? Because it affects your midfield a lot. In its simplest form, this means PIC ([[Play it Cool]]) games you can't win OR can't lose (nb. Principle 10), and Normal or PIC everything else). You ~~might hear~~ about a "[[clown]]" affecting Team Spirit in a positive way. Though a possibility, owning a clown has never been actually proven to be beneficial. The leadership of your coach is far more important. You might also have heard about a "[[anticlown]]" or "[[Nasse-setä]]"~~. They`re widely believed to cause loss of~~ TS ~~([[Skills#Team_Spirit \|Team Spirit]]), this was never proved either~~. Simply put, if you want to have prolonged success, you'll need to manage TS. To ~~manage TS~~, you~~'ll~~ need a coach with high leadership so you can maintain your TS from week to week. TS naturally gravitates toward composed, and is reset during the [[off season]]. Learning how to manage it can ~~mark~~ the difference between ~~VI level teams~~ and ~~top level teams~~.		Manage your TS ([[Skills#Team_Spirit \|Team Spirit]]). Why? Because it affects your midfield a lot. In its simplest form, this means PIC ([[Play it Cool]]) games you can't win OR can't lose (nb. Principle 10), and Normal or PIC everything else). You may read about a "[[clown]]" or "[[anticlown\|anti-clown]]" ("[[Nasse-setä]]") affecting TS as well; their effects are disputed — see the clown and anti-clown pages for more details.

			Simply put, if you want to have prolonged success, you'll need to manage TS. To get the maximum benefit, you need a coach with high leadership so you can better maintain your TS from week to week. TS naturally gravitates toward composed, and is reset during the [[off season]]. Learning how to manage it can make the difference between promoting and finishing in the middle of the pack.

	== Principle 7==		== Principle 7==

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	== Principle 5==		== Principle 5==
	Midfield is the most prominent sector on the field. The distribution of chances during a match is based on ball ~~possesion~~, which in turn is based on midfield strength of both teams. This doesn't mean dominating midfield is the key to success. You will need a well balanced team capable of both creating and scoring chances, as well as defending against your opponents attacks. However, it is especially important to establish a strong midfield and a few good forwards in the bottom divisions.		[[Midfield]] is the most prominent sector on the field. The distribution of [[regular chances]] during a match is based on ball [[possession]], which in turn is based on midfield strength of both teams. This doesn't mean dominating midfield is the key to success. You will need a well-balanced team capable of both creating and scoring chances, as well as defending against your opponents attacks. However, it is especially important to establish a strong midfield and a few good forwards in the bottom divisions.

	== Principle 6==		== Principle 6==

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Principle 2

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	== Principle 2==		== Principle 2==
	Try to put in place a strong [[training]] system (e.g. train one of the Primary [[Players#Skills \| Skills]] for at least 3-4 seasons, and train 17-19yo players). Trainees could be sold for profit when they get older and replaced with new youngsters, as older players take longer to train. This is you ~~how~~ can improve your team and make money. Always try to play a [[formation]] which maximises the number of players who receive training. (e.g. play 3 forwards when training [[Players#Scoring \| Scoring]]). Play different players in mid-week matches than in your league games, and always try to arrange a mid-week match, as this doubles your number of players being trained. Train at 100% intensity.<p>When selecting a coach, consider what is more important to you - promoting and getting more revenue from gate receipts, or establishing a strong training program. Select a coach accordingly... the best two options are probably Inadequate trainer with Passable Leadership (for the ambitious, win-seeking) and the Passable trainer with poor leadership (for those who don't mind sacrificing a few losing seasons in the beginning to experience long-term success). You'll probably want to upgrade your coach in a season or two anyway, so keep this in mind.		Try to put in place a strong [[training]] system (e.g. train one of the Primary [[Players#Skills \| Skills]] for at least 3-4 seasons, and train 17-19yo players). Trainees could be sold for profit when they get older and replaced with new youngsters, as older players take longer to train. This is how you can improve your team and make money. Always try to play a [[formation]] which maximises the number of players who receive training. (e.g. play 3 forwards when training [[Players#Scoring \| Scoring]]). Play different players in mid-week matches than in your league games, and always try to arrange a mid-week match, as this doubles your number of players being trained. Train at 100% intensity.<p>When selecting a coach, consider what is more important to you - promoting and getting more revenue from gate receipts, or establishing a strong training program. Select a coach accordingly... the best two options are probably Inadequate trainer with Passable Leadership (for the ambitious, win-seeking) and the Passable trainer with poor leadership (for those who don't mind sacrificing a few losing seasons in the beginning to experience long-term success). You'll probably want to upgrade your coach in a season or two anyway, so keep this in mind.

	==Principle 3==		==Principle 3==