I am no longer a manager since you need to have a "supporter" pack to be able to manage teams, and I'm not prepared to spend any money on the game at this stage!

Neither am I.
This means we are down to 1 manager.

yeah, I wondered yesterday as well, that the layout and possibilities have change so much from one day to the other... but I am not really sure, if I should support that page... 6.90 € / 3 months is a fair amount, but I don't really know if I need the possibilities (I am far away to have enough money to start an own store in the game *gg*).

Technically we are down to one manager, but that doesn't mean we can't plan and discuss all the decisions here or in the team forum. I'd like to think that we are all managers, and I'll just put the plan in action ingame :)

btw, we now have an expanded arena

I sure don't and I'm kind of glad that the game is 'playable' rather well without investing money (as there's no massive in-game advantage, like better training or the like).

Neat!
Any idea when we can see the new division setup?

After the last qualification matches, which I think are at sunday. And If I'm not completely off, monday is the first day of the new season :)

Neat! I'm looking forward to that, even though the activity of our team is kind of low.

There are some 'urgent' matters we should really decide on sooner than later.

1. Training schedule for next week. I'd be fine with Technique and Passes as you suggested, or a bit of Positioning and Speed as well, but very few others ever voiced there opinion on that.

2. Formation for upcoming matches and team replacements. I'd really like to know how you plan to play in the future and who's going to be assigned as which position. We have an unsure DMC (stoicsentry hasn't reported back on his intentions), we're going to lose a FC and gain another and get an additional DC, but we kind of lack on offence (likely even with your cousins very impressive skills). Now would still be enough time to reassign people. Yet again, few have mentioned their preferences.

3. Both me an Artek (Rondel) lack Confidence and would under-perform in our first match, unless we could get a little boost there through an 'interview' by our beloved team mates, wishing us luck (I'd like to avoid setting 'Stay Alone' instead of 'Socialize') and I'd enjoy seeing a bit more 'Talk about lifestyle of a country (XYZ)' interaction, or actually any points invested in friendship by Artek (Rondel) and Henrik (Zechnique).

1. I'd like at least a day or two of positioning training next week if we can swing it. Regardless, I'll go with what the team sets as all of my stats are still low.

2. I don't think we need two defensive midfielders. One should suffice.

3. I can't speak for anyone else, but I interact on a daily basis with seven or eight teammates (either discussing lifestyle or wishing luck if that's available on any given day).

next weeks training 3 positioning and 4 technique ?

Yeah, I try and do the same most days. I don't bother with Robbeasy anymore though, since he's already my bestest friend ever! I'm guessing the 0% people are those who aren't interacting back?

That's my guess, too. I want a BFF! XD

And I'm fine with positioning and technique for next week's tranining. It's a shame that there isn't an option that allows the individual training to default to team training so that they change simultaneously.

And while I'm at it, does anyone know if there is any benefit for the player to play in the instant matches?

That's the spirit! ;)
Mathias Arminia (Ubivis), Ondřej Tobolák (Vitek), Andy Stevens (nmillar), Maurice Payne (Robbeasy) and Michael Patton (HomerSimpson) were kind enough to wish me good luck for the next match. My dumb Confidence is still Average, but that certainly helped getting me closer to where I can manage the change myself, so thanks a lot!

Fine with me as well.

The ones with 0% simply have never set any 'Relation Points' on you and barely interact manually, if at all (both can increase the Friendship counter).

If stoicsentry would play actively, you'd have one within less than a week, because you're both from the states. :p

That would be a bit tricky concerning Fitness (and most people have to invest massively on individual training anyway ;))

The fancy achievement badges aside, I don't know of any benefits :/

Indeed, that's the reason. You both share a common 100% Adaptability (to England), which is why you receive the full Friendship effect of your interactions.

The manager handles your position on the field, though you can always train one if you desire to gain a better experience there. The skill training required for a different position is the more tricky point though. So, I'd really like to know the plan (I might want/have to change from defence to offence as well), or if there is no plan, that we get to make one ;)

Thanks, Fujek. I figured that to be the case. A shame. Even if there was just some incremental benefit to the player in terms of experience or reputation lift, I'd get involved in more of them.

And a heads up: The team training regimen for next week is up.

Same here, but I guess that would (or rather should) mean Fitness loss as well in such a case, so it would be a double edged sword.
Once I get a bit more skill points, I'm going to use the matches to get information on how my lazy little player performs though (kind of free test run ;)).

And even in time this week! I'm amazed! *grins and applauds KneeTheCap*

Btw., evil HomerSimpson! You reduced the amount of Relation Points on me, didn't you? :p

Edit:
Does any of you know if the 'Confidence' status is bugged?
I received SIX 'Wish him good luck for next match' and my Confidence bar didn't move in the slightest. That is kind of... lame.