Admin
How We Picked Freddie for Sporting
The Situation
After Joao got sacked from Sporting for not doing his WCC games and going inactive, we had to find someone new. Twelve managers applied for the job.
Who Applied
We had a mix of people - some big names from D1 clubs, some D3 and D4 managers looking to step up, and others from various divisions. Won’t name everyone but there were definitely some experienced candidates in there.
The Admin Discussion
When we first looked at the list, there was a lot of head-scratching. Some of us thought none of them were good enough for such a massive club. Others worried about giving Sporting to someone who might mess it up.
The main debate was: Do we give it to a proven winner who’s already got a top club, or do we give a chance to someone who’s earned a step up?
The Top 3
After going through everyone, we focused on three candidates:
The Big Name: Top-rated manager with tons of trophies and 1000+ games. Wrote a long application listing all his achievements. Problem was, he’s already got a top D1 club.
The Legend: Our #1 ranked manager who took his current team from D5 to D1. Short application but massive reputation. Again though, already successful where he is.
The Active One: D4 manager who’s spent 1.5 years rebuilding Wolfsburg. Made it clear he follows the rules and stays active. Not the biggest name but definitely earned a chance.
Why Freddie Won
In the end, Fredrik (Wolfsburg) got the job because:
- He’s active and follows the rules (which is why Joao got sacked in the first place)
- He’s proven he can rebuild a team
- It gives him a proper step up rather than just moving sideways
- His application showed he actually wanted the job
The Logic
We sacked Joao for being inactive, so we couldn’t then give the job to someone who might have the same issues. We also thought it was better to give a progression opportunity to someone who’s earned it rather than just shuffle the top clubs around.
Fredrik’s done well at Wolfsburg with less resources. Now he gets a chance with a proper squad. If he does well, great. If not, at least we gave someone a fair shot at the big time.
Bottom Line
Sometimes you have to be practical. Fredrik ticked the boxes we needed - active, capable, and ready for the challenge. Not everyone will agree with every decision, but that’s how it went down.
Thanks to the admin team for giving up part of their weekend to get this and the other ten jobs sorted. No easy task!
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S25 Manager Reappointments
Division One
Tottenham Hotspur (Pedro Vilar) - reappointed (Youth Cup Final, promoted last season)
Sporting (João Alves) - not reappointed due to inactivity (see below for a full explanation)
Glen Mullan (Espanyol) - reappointed (Top 100’s most active manager)
Division Two
Swansea (Zé Quim) - reappointed (rebuilding after taking over very old overachieving team last season)
Galatasaray (fert dert) - not reappointed (appointed mid-season, but totally inactive)
Schalke (Jamie Alldridge) - not reappointed (second successive relegation, transfer ban and multiple Youth Cup forfeits)
Division Three
Valencia (Golden Bear) - reappointed (appointed midway through season, but this must be a last chance after so many relegations with different clubs)
Shakhtar (Tharani) - reappointed (appointed mid-season)
Basel (John McHugh) - not reappointed (appointed midway, had a few humourous moments on the newsfeed, but finished with more games than points, bad mouthing everyone on the newsfeed - thanks, but no thanks)
Division Four
Celta Vigo (Murilo) - reappointed (second successive relegation albeit in first full season. Poor effort but another chance)
Stuttgart (Norman Little) - not reappointed (rebuilding, but not competitive, World Club Cup forfeits)
Monaco (Tozé Trapattoni) - not reappointed (second successive relegation, one of the worst points totals in Top 100 history, multiple forfeits in World Club Cup)
Division Five
Chievo Verona (Carlos Azevedo) - reappointed (some signs of improvement at the death. Last chance saloon…)
Napoli (Mattia Bertonati) - not reappointed (fourth full season, but it’s been a downward spiral, multiple World Club Cup forfeits)
AZ Alkmaar (Mohammed Ajmal) - reappointed (took over from Golden Bear midway)
Sporting Decision
The decision not to reappoint João Alves (Sporting CP) follows established Top 100 rules and represents the consistent application of activity standards that have been core to our game world since its inception. This post explains the decision-making criteria, process, and how these standards are and will be applied.
Background: A Remarkable Journey
João’s story in Top 100 is genuinely extraordinary. Starting at Rubin Kazan in 2017, he achieved his dream of managing Sporting CP and led them on an incredible journey from Division 3 obscurity to Division 1 prominence. His passion for Sporting and dedication to squad building was evident throughout his tenure, culminating in an elite £431M squad with perfect youth development potential.
However, football management requires more than just squad building excellence.
The Official Criteria: What the Rules State
Per Section 6.3.1 of the Top 100 Rules, managers may be dismissed under two circumstances:
- Poor League Performance: Finishing bottom three in any division
- Inactivity: Being consistently unresponsive on communication channels, failing to manage their team, or failing to arrange fixtures
Crucially, Section 6.3.2 states that managers demonstrating inactivity “may not be offered their job back or any new club if sacked for other reasons.”
The Decision Criteria Applied
Performance Assessment
João finished 19th in Division 1 with 25 points, triggering automatic relegation and sacking under the performance criterion. João played weakened teams in some league games after failing to change his team for cup matches, which compounded his poor results.
Activity Assessment
The activity evaluation revealed systematic failures across multiple areas:
World Club Cup Non-Participation:
- Failed to arrange both required WCC games
- WCC participation is mandatory for all managers
- The same failure occured in S24, so this is a repeat failure over at least two seasons
Youth Cup Abandonment:
- Previously attempted participation but failed to set teams for matches
- Abandoned participation entirely rather than learning from mistakes
- Squad perfectly suited for youth development (21 average age, 82 rating) left unused
Communication Breakdown:
- Unresponsive to official WCC arrangement requests
- Limited engagement on WhatsApp and newsfeed despite years of membership
- Failed to seek assistance when struggling with tactics/team management/fixtures
The Decision Process
Admin Team Evaluation
The decision underwent thorough admin team review:
- Unanimous decision (0/5 admin votes for reappointment)
- Evaluated against established criteria, not personal relationships
- Compared with other managers facing similar circumstances
Comparative Analysis
The decision gains context when compared to concurrent reappointments:
Pedro (Tottenham) - REAPPOINTED:
- Squad value: £173M (vs João’s £431M)
- Performance: Also relegated but with maximum community engagement
- Youth Cup finalist despite inferior resources
- Full WCC participation
Glen (Espanyol) - REAPPOINTED:
- Historical “standard bearer for activity”
- Strong track record of community contribution
The Broader Standards
Why Activity Standards Matter
Top 100’s identity has always centered on community engagement. The Top 100 About page explicitly states:
- “Top 100 thrives on an active community”
- “Getting a bigger club depends on activity on the newsfeed/blog”
- “Managers deemed inactive may not be offered any job back”
These aren’t recent additions - they’re foundational principles documented since the game world’s creation.
The Non-Competitive Problem
Managers who avoid community participation while building elite squads can exploit the system by:
- Staying in lower divisions to avoid relegation risk
- Asset stripping and youth hoarding without community obligations
- Only promoting when guaranteed success
- Creating unfair advantages over competitive managers
Division-Based Expectations
While the same basic rules apply to all managers, Top 100 does maintain higher expectations for D1 and D2 managers. This creates a clear progression route for ambitious managers starting in lower divisions.
The Success Model - Doug (Leicester):
- Took Leicester to D5 with a clear rebuilding plan
- Built elite squad while maintaining maximum community engagement
- Won Youth Cup twice and Youth Shield twice
- Demonstrated that elite performance AND community participation are possible
- Regular blog contributions detailing progress at his club
João’s Path:
- Successfully executed the rebuilding strategy (D3→D5→D1)
- Built an elite squad comparable to Doug’s achievement
- Failed to maintain community engagement that defines D1 expectations
- No blog contributions at all
This distinction ensures progression opportunities while maintaining standards at the highest levels.
Application to Other Sacked Managers
The same criteria apply to all relegated managers who demonstrated WCC non-participation:
Stuttgart (Norman): Failed WCC participation - same evaluation standards
Monaco (Tozé): Failed WCC participation - same evaluation standards
Napoli (Mattia): Failed WCC participation - same evaluation standards
Consistent Application: The criteria apply regardless of squad value, historical achievement, or personal relationships with the admin team.
The VAR Standard
Following the Season 23 precedent where decisions took “nearly two days” and caused distress for all involved, we’ve implemented a “VAR standard”:
Reappoint unless there is a clear and obvious error
João’s case presented clear and obvious errors:
- Elite squad resources with zero community participation
- Mandatory competition non-participation despite capability
- Multi-season pattern of declining engagement despite regular updates on newsfeed, blog and social channels
Moving Forward: Clear Expectations
Mandatory Requirements
All Top 100 managers must:
- Arrange World Club Cup fixtures when applicable
- Maintain basic communication responsiveness
- Engage with community platforms and activities
- Set teams for competitive matches consistently
Activity Monitoring
The admin team will:
- Provide proactive reminders about mandatory competitions
- Monitor participation patterns throughout seasons
- Offer assistance to managers struggling with requirements
- Apply consistent standards regardless of individual circumstances
Communication Improvements
Based on feedback, we will:
- Implement clearer mid-season check-ins for struggling managers
- Provide explicit guidance on community engagement expectations
- Maintain documentation of warnings and support offered
Conclusion
The decision not to reappoint João Alves, while personally difficult given his remarkable journey and gracious response, upholds the community standards that make Top 100 special. These standards apply equally to all managers, with higher expectations naturally accompanying the prestige of managing elite D1 and D2 clubs.
João’s legacy - transforming Sporting from D3 obscurity to D1 prominence - will be remembered alongside Doug’s similar success with Leicester. The difference is that Doug combined elite squad building with exemplary community engagement, setting the standard for what Top 100 expects from its most successful managers.
The criteria are clear, documented, and will be applied consistently to all affected managers. Every manager knows what’s expected, and every manager will be held to the same standards.
João gracefully gave me permission to post his parting statement:
What a journey, guys!
It’s been many years since I joined the T100. It was 2017, and I was getting the job I could get, at Rubin Kazan.
From that day one, I never considered any other team. Sporting was my dream, a team that was broken and unknown to most of you.
One year later, that moment arrived, the dream job arrived, and I managed to take the club of my heart. I started by taking one step back to be able to take two forward, and from that day one, I aimed to become a champion in the first division, something many people laughed.
Step by step, I climbed, until I reached the highest point, but I failed. I failed miserably and was relegated.
After failing i talked with David this morning, he told me I wouldn’t be reapointed because my last season had been disastrous, and I hadn’t participated in the WCC and YC. It was a unanimous decision, and I have to accept it. We already know the rules here exist, but are used in different ways. I know my team is much more interesting today and that there are players who, for me, were untransferable and who will now be very useful on the market.
No problem, my contribution to SM and T100 is done. I’m sure that today all of you know a little more about Sporting Clube de Portugal. And will be easy to find someone to manage “his heart team”.
It’s time to “uninstall” the game and move on. A lot of hours looking for players, scouting and watching game. I missed the part to know how to change tactics in game, and after all, is what matter here.
I will continue to be a soccer fan and closely follow global scouting.
If you need anything from me, this is my contact.
Thank you very much for everything.
João Alves
Top 100 Regen Manager Appointments
All manager appointments and division allocations can be viewed by clicking here or on the image below.
We also need to vote on starting squad cap and transfer rules. All clubs will start with their real life player rosters. Many of the top clubs already have several top class youth talents, and one complaint about Top 100 has always been that the 50 player squad cap is too high. I propose, therefore, a radical 25 player squad cap for D1 clubs, who should still be able to field a competitive senior team AND compete in the Youth Cup. The other divisions could also be a 25 squad cap, or we can have a bigger caps as we go down the divisions, e.g., D2 30, D3 35, D4 40, D5 50.
On starting transfer rules, I propose a block on teams buying from external clubs (including new players) until they are within their squad cap. This will encourage D1 teams to sell to external (and do some internal deals) and give everyone else a chance to compete for the best of the external talent that becomes available to level up.
You can vote on our new Discord server, so please join if you haven't already.
I plan to create the new game world next week.
Overview: Top 100 Regen Manager Appointments
Welcome to the official breakdown of the manager allocation process. To ensure fairness and create an engaging experience for everyone, two separate applications have been developed: one to perform the allocation itself, and one for everyone to view the final results. This document explains what each app does and, most importantly, the exact logic used to assign managers to clubs.
1. The Main Allocation App (The “Admin Tool”)
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Purpose: This is the primary tool used by the gw admin to generate the one, official set of manager and club allocations for the season start. Its job is to take the raw data and run the allocation process from start to finish.
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Key Features:
- Data Input: Allows for uploading the Opta Team Ranking stat and the Manager Status and Team Preferences data.
- Processing: Contains the core logic that performs the allocation.
- Results Generation: Produces the final, canonical list of 100 manager-club pairings, which is then used to create the public-facing “Results Viewer” app.
The Allocation Logic: A Transparent, Step-by-Step Guide
To ensure fairness, the allocation is performed according to a strict set of rules, processed in the following order:
Step 1: Manager Prioritisation Before any assignments are made, all eligible managers are sorted into a priority queue based on their status. This ensures that managers with a higher status get preference in the allocation rounds. The order is:
- Current Top 100/120 managers
- Former Top 100/120 managers
- New managers
Step 2: Preference Allocation Rounds (Status by Status) The app now tries to assign managers based on their stated club preferences, respecting the priority order from Step 1. It processes all “Current” managers first, then all “Former,” and finally all “New” managers.
For each status group (e.g., for all “Current” managers):
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A. Bidding Round: The system initiates a “bidding round.” In this round, every unassigned manager in the current status group looks at their list of preferred clubs (1st, 2nd, 3rd choice) and “bids” for the one they want most that is still available.
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B. Resolving Bids:
- No Contest: If a manager is the only one who bids for a particular club in that round, they are immediately assigned that club.
- Tie-Breaking (The Random Element): If multiple managers in the same status group bid for the same club in the same round, a winner is chosen completely at random. This is the key element of randomness that ensures fairness when there are contested clubs. The managers who lost the random tie-break remain unassigned and get to try again in the next round with their next available preference.
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C. Repeat: The app repeats these bidding rounds until no more managers in the current status group can be assigned a preferred club (either because their preferences are all taken or they have been assigned). The system then moves to the next status group (e.g., from “Current” to “Former”) and repeats the process.
Step 3: Fallback Allocation (For Managers Without a Preferred Club) Any of the 100 managers who could not be assigned a club through the preference rounds are handled next. To ensure they still get the best possible assignment, they are allocated in their original priority order (Current > Former > New) to the highest Opta-ranked club that is still available.
Step 4: Division Assignment Once all 100 managers have been assigned to a club, the system takes these 100 clubs and sorts them strictly by their Opta Rank. They are then grouped into five divisions of 20 clubs each to create the final league structure.
2. The Github App (The “Results Viewer”)
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Purpose: This is the public-facing app that is linked above on the blog. Its only job is to display the final, official allocation results that were generated by the Main Allocation App. This ensures that every manager and viewer sees the exact same, consistent results.
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Key Features:
- Pre-loaded Data: The app starts with the final allocation data already embedded. It does not re-run the allocation process.
- Manager Reveal Cards: A fun, one-by-one reveal feature for the livestream, allowing you to announce each manager’s new club individually.
- Search Function: A search bar allowing anyone to quickly find a specific manager or club to see their allocation without having to go through all 100 reveals.
- Full Sorted List: A complete table of all 100 allocations, neatly organized by division and then by club rank.
- Theme & Branding: The app is styled with the official Top 100 logo and includes a theme tune that plays during the reveals to enhance the experience.
If you're name is not on the full list then I'm sorry that you haven't been chosen on this occasion. We had 120 managers for 100 clubs. However, you will be on my standby list of managers to step in to replace managers who drop out, or don't take their club, or who quit later on. Make sure you are registered on the Top 100 Game Worlds Discord community server or on our FB or WhatsApp channels.
I hope to create the game world next week.
Secure Your Club in Top 100 Regen: Act Now!
We have 79 managers registered so far for the new Top 100 Regen gw. We need just 21 more to have a full house and be ready to get started. Actually, it would be good to have a few more in case of drop outs and uncontactable new managers - if you're a new manager and you've registered, please message David Marsden in-game, or via our social channels (Facebook, WhatsApp, Discord), where you saw the gw advertised.
I'm also thinking it would be good to get the gw started sooner rather than later. I don't really want a new gw starting at the same time as Top 100's season ends in August, as I originally planned. Plus with all the interest it's best to keep the momentum going. So as soon as I have 100+ managers I'll do the draw for allocating teams and create the gw. Hopefully later this month!
In the meantime , I ran a simulation of team allocations using AI, based on priority to current Top 100/120 managers over former and new managers, and order of preferences. Unless you choose less popular 2nd and 3rd preference teams, almost half of you are likely to be allocated a team you didn't choose at random. And it won't necessarily be the same managers listed here in this test simulation.
This is just a test and not the actual allocation. Its purpose is to highlight what might happen and why it’s better to choose your preferred clubs wisely. If you want to resubmit your preferences, you can do so here.
Based on the specified hierarchy of manager status and preference round, with timestamps used as the tie-breaker, the clubs for the “Top 100 Regen” game world have been allocated.
The allocation process was conducted by processing nine priority groups in sequence, starting with the first preferences of current managers and ending with the third preferences of new managers.
Managers Allocated a Club
The following 49 managers have been successfully allocated a club:
| Manager Name | Manager Status | Allocated Club | Allocation Group |
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| David Marsden | Current | Watford | Current - 1st Pref |
| James mckenzie | Current | Real Madrid | Current - 1st Pref |
| Chris Meida | Current | New England Revolution | Current - 1st Pref |
| Steve Allington | Current | Liverpool | Current - 1st Pref |
| Marco G | Current | Paris Saint-Germain | Current - 1st Pref |
| dynamitedave | Current | Club Brugge | Current - 1st Pref |
| Neil Frankland | Current | Burnley | Current - 1st Pref |
| Chris Taylor | Current | Manchester United | Current - 1st Pref |
| Glen Mullan | Current | Chelsea | Current - 1st Pref |
| Carl Martin | Current | Newcastle United | Current - 1st Pref |
| ⚽ The FM ⚽ | Current | Arsenal | Current - 1st Pref |
| Alessandro Ioli | Current | Barcelona | Current - 1st Pref |
| David Inglis | Current | Aston Villa | Current - 1st Pref |
| Carlos Azevedo | Current | SL Benfica | Current - 1st Pref |
| Pedro vilar | Current | FC Porto | Current - 1st Pref |
| Walter Gogh | Current | Borussia Dortmund | Current - 1st Pref |
| Nuno Marques | Current | Sporting CP | Current - 1st Pref |
| Landucci | Current | Juventus | Current - 1st Pref |
| Regan Thompson | Current | Athletic Bilbao | Current - 1st Pref |
| Paul Rimmer | Current | Manchester City | Current - 1st Pref |
| RJ Alston | Current | Everton | Current - 1st Pref |
| Bharath Raj | Current | AC Milan | Current - 1st Pref |
| Bojan H | Current | Bayern Munich | Current - 1st Pref |
| Robert Ryan | Current | Napoli | Current - 1st Pref |
| Marc Ques | Current | RB Leipzig | Current - 1st Pref |
| Gianluca Ghio | Current | Nottingham Forest | Current - 1st Pref |
| Ricardo Alexandre | Current | Brighton | Current - 1st Pref |
| Zé Quim | Current | Nice | Current - 1st Pref |
| Tozé Trapattoni | Current | Feyenoord | Current - 1st Pref |
| Lee Reynolds | Former | Crystal Palace | Former - 1st Pref |
| Bozzfordy | New | Bristol Rovers | New - 1st Pref |
| Mohammed Ajmal | New | Tottenham Hotspur | New - 1st Pref |
| Chris Buchan | New | Rangers | New - 1st Pref |
| Carl Richardson | New | Eintracht Frankfurt | New - 1st Pref |
| Pedro Oliveira | New | Sporting de Braga | New - 1st Pref |
| Okeeno Grant | New | Inter Milan | New - 1st Pref |
| Paul Stuart | New | Celtic | New - 1st Pref |
| Armando Pierone | New | Bologna | New - 1st Pref |
| Carlos Miranda | Current | Palmeiras | Current - 2nd Pref |
| Chris Baggio | Current | Lazio | Current - 2nd Pref |
| Patrick Dunn | Current | Atletico Madrid | Current - 2nd Pref |
| Simon Thomas | Current | Bournemouth | Current - 2nd Pref |
| Ash L | Current | Monaco | Current - 2nd Pref |
| Anthony Guardiola | Current | River Plate | Current - 2nd Pref |
| Sirgrumps | New | Sunderland | New - 2nd Pref |
| Thomas Askew | New | Como | New - 2nd Pref |
| Patrik Breznický | Current | Ajax | Current - 3rd Pref |
| Attilio Bonnici | Current | Roma | Current - 3rd Pref |
| unstabledave | New | Leyton Orient | New - 3rd Pref |
Managers Without a Club
The following 30 managers were not allocated a club as their preferences were taken by others with higher priority.
Current Managers:
- Adam
- André Guerra
- Andrew Kelly
- Beddows
- Chris East
- Chris Mackenzie
- Dan Wallace
- Dave Oz Osborne
- Feargal A Hickey
- Golden bear
- Heath Brown
- Hugo Costa
- João Alves
- Jonathan Raine
- Kevin mcgregor
- MISTER TRX
- Mike Scallotti
- Paul Masters
- Pedro Martínez
- Ricardo Ferreira
- Salvatore Zerbo
- Sampson Gyekye
- Scott Mckenzie
- Shashi P
- The Strongest
- Yamil mc02
Former Managers:
- Joe Pound
- Pharaoh Atem
- Pane Trifunov
New Managers:
- Jonesy
This is just a test and not the actual allocation. Its purpose is to highlight what might happen and why it’s better to choose your preferred clubs wisely. If you want to resubmit your preferences, you can do so here.
Fifty Managers Needed For Top 100 Regen
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Barcelona is the most frequently chosen club so far, appearing 10 times across all preferences.
Bayern Munich and Arsenal are tied for the second most popular clubs, each chosen 6 times.
Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund follow closely, each selected 5 times.
I would strongly advise choosing less obviously popular clubs, certainly as second or third preferences. You can edit your choices if you still have the form in your browser, or submit a new form - we'll use your latest submission only.
Where more than one manager wants the same club we'll have a public random draw to decide who gets allocated to these jobs. If you miss out you'll move to your second preference and so on, but remember that someone who has your second or third preference as their first preference will get priority over you.
We we will also prioritise current managers over former and new managers.
In the interests of transparency, here's the form responses spreadsheet.
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We need another fifty or so managers , so please share and invite any managers who are interested or you recommend.
Welcome to Top 100!
Probably the best custom Game World in Soccer Manager Worlds...
About Top 100
Top 100 is a long-running, elite Soccer Manager game world with 100 top clubs from Europe and South America in 5 competitive divisions. Founded in 2015 by Frank Hirst, and currently owned by David Marsden since 2023, it’s known for its skilled managers, strict rules, and dynamic structure—promotion, relegation, sackings, and fair play all play a part. Alongside league play, there are multiple friendly cup competitions and a strong online community.
Join Top 100 / Top 100 Regen
Top 100 is in its tenth year and 25th season and it's always full. The best way to get involved is to join our feeder game world Top 120 100 Regen where we also have 100 active managers, some of whom are waiting for a vacancy in Top 100. If you're a returning Top 100 manager we know and trust you may be able to fast track your return directly. Just contact game world owner David Marsden in-game.
More New Player Prizes for Managers? Community Says No!
Every season we have a random prize draw for three lucky managers who arranged all their friendly fixtures and set their teams correctly every match day in the Youth Cup and Shield. The draw winners get a free pick of any new player added to the database throughout the following season.
Should we roll this out for full participants in the World Club Cup (and Shield), and winners of each division and the Top 100 Cup and Shield?
Please vote below!
New player prizes for division winners?
New player prizes for playoff winners?
New player prizes for Top 100 Cup and Shield winners?
New player random prize draw for World Club Cup full participants?
(i.e., managers who arrange all their fixtures)
Outcome of the Player Concerns Vote Revealed
The Player Concerns Vote was a close one.
Here on our blog, it was 50:50.
On Facebook it was the same.
On WhatsApp there was a clear majority in favour of scrapping the rule.
However several managers voted in both the FB and WA polls. Taking those votes into account, the vote is still just in favour scrapping the rule, 16 to 12.
36 managers voted anonymously on the blog.
26 managers voted publicly on FB.
39 managers voted publicly on WA.
11 managers voted on both FB and WA polls.
Removing their duplicate votes still leaves 36+26+39-11=90 maximum number of unique votes. Minimum 26+39-11=54 votes (assuming all blog votes are duplicates). It's likely that the true number of unique votes is in between 54 and 90, probably around 70.
The other factor to take into account now is the concerns bug which has seen players developing concerns despite playing all matches. SM issued a fix today, but we likely won't see if this fix works until turn 12 of next season.
UPDATE: SM posted more on this in their April update:
...the cause of these issues was related to the changes we made to the transfer ban. A fix was put in place off the back of this work and we are continuing to monitor the system to make sure the desired effect was achieved.
Therefore, we will scrap the L3 concerns rules with immediate effect and keep the L5 concerns settings as normal.