FAQ
Quick Answers
Common questions from new and returning managers.
Why can’t I start a match?
Your starting XI is likely incomplete. Fill all 11 starting slots first.
Why do some players show no match rating?
Only players who appeared in the match receive ratings. Bench players who never came on stay blank.
Why is transfer data limited for some targets?
Scout quality controls report confidence and detail depth. Run a scout report on external players when prompted.
Why did board confidence drop after a draw?
Board confidence is expectation-based (table position, cups, finances), not result-only.
How does Assistant mode change behavior?
Full mode adapts ordering using accept/skip and match outcomes; Suggestions shows similar tips without that ranking; Off hides assistant panels and in-match assistant blocks.
What do OK and Back do on in-match assistant prompts?
OK records that you used the tip (counts as accepted for learning). Back dismisses without applying. Both feed the same outcome tallies that soften over seasons; in Full mode, accepted tips also influence shout ordering.
Why did I get a different match shout than last time at the same minute?
When several shouts qualify, the game ranks them using your assistant settings. If the same title was just shown at an earlier shout window (e.g. 30′ then 62′), it tries to pick a different title when another option exists.
Can I turn off certain in-match assistant shouts?
Yes. Settings → Assistant → In-match shout types lists each family (fitness/subs, poor form, pressing, see-out, midfield reads, shape reads, general check-ins). All default to on; disabling one removes it from the 30′ / 62′ / 75′ rotation. Assistant Off hides the whole in-match strip.
What does Subs do on an in-match assistant prompt?
For fatigue or poor-performance tips, Subs pauses and opens the Personnel tab with the suggested starter selected so your next bench tap completes the swap. Tactics still opens the overlay on the pitch tab for other adjustments.
What are the half-time Assistant buttons?
On the half-time overlay, tips like First half read or Form watch can include Tactical Review — it opens the same in-match tactics panel as the header button and records that you acted on the tip.
What does Apply all do on the pre-match Opponent report?
It merges every pending tactical suggestion in one go: play style and formation first, then match instructions (toggles), then Apply Best XI so players slot into the chosen shape, then — if needed — it opens the tactics overlay for review (for example Danger man). Rows that only ask for review are still marked accepted when you use Apply all.
How can I improve long-term squad quality?
Invest in staff, use academy planning, and avoid wage structure instability. Wonderkids need games and good coaching to reach potential.
Where is my save stored?
In your browser: localStorage first, IndexedDB if the save is large. Use Save Career from the game shell. Clearing site data will delete your career.
Can I install the game like an app?
Yes — it is a PWA. Use your browser’s install / Add to Home Screen option when prompted (see the landing page install hints).
Why can’t I sign a player?
Check the transfer window (summer/winter), your budget and wages, and whether the player is suspended or cup-tied where relevant.
What happens in transfer deadline week?
Around summer week 4 and winter week 26 the window is especially busy: more AI moves, bids, and loan chatter. The Market shows a banner; advancing past the window while you still have open deals may prompt a confirmation so you do not lose them by mistake.
Can I change the stadium picture behind the menus?
Yes. Club → OS Config → Appearance picks a full-screen canvas background (device-local). Your career save does not store it.
What do half-time team talks actually do?
Encourage, Calm, Attack, and Defend tweak how strong your side looks in each third (defence / midfield / attack) on the live match bars for a while after the restart. The mix depends on whether you are behind, level, or ahead at the break; it is strongest from about 46′ to 60′ and then fades. You get the same picker at half time whether you are home or away.
What do yellows and reds do?
Yellows accumulate toward bans; reds suspend a player for several league weeks. Suspended players cannot be selected until the ban ends.
What is the difference between Realistic and Arcade engine?
In OS Settings you can pick a match engine preset: Realistic aims for calibrated goals and cards; Arcade pushes higher scoring and more cards. It affects new matches going forward.
How do I see cup or continental fixtures?
Use the World / cup views from the game shell — fixtures are grouped by competition. Advancing the week shows results across league, cup, and friendlies.