Well done on getting promoted. Southampton are in the play offs in mine I think, or just below.
I think I'm getting slightly better defensively, although I still don't get the doubling up on something thing (forgotten which button it is). Only conceed about one goal a game now, except for when I lost 2-1 to Leeds in stoppage time, that wasn't great! Even managed to beat Villa away in the league cup.
In terms of signings I signed Sears from West Ham and a few other young players. No-one spectacular but I just need strength of depth so when my first team players get tired or injured, I don't have to bring in my youth players. Saying that Williams has lots of potential according to that website which was posted earlier. Also sold Liam Lawrence.
I like the youth academy thing. I signed up a few players from Ghana. One player has potential between 71 and 92 or something. So hopefully he should at least be good enough for the first team! Probably closer to 71 than 92 though, aha. Does their actual ability increase during their time in the youth academy or does it only begin to increase when they sign a professional contract? That might sound a bit of a stupid question.