Hello, everyone!
First post here, so sorry if I've done something wrong! I've been playing FM24 for a little bit now, and I'm looking for a way to make the game more challenging. I started in the 19th tier of English football and decided that I'd disable attributes and avoid signing players that I'm recommended, rather, try to work with an absolute threadbare squad, at least until a few youth prospects come through. I'd started previously in the 15th tier and got promoted 5 times, winning all but one game, and by big margins. It all felt too easy when I can sign people who've played several divisions higher!
So, when clicking on the team before selecting them to start with, I see more than 20 greyed out players, big squad. I start the game with them, and I only have 16 available. I sign them all to contracts, but I'm unable to generate more. Even if I arrange a friendly against my under 18s or under 21s, some appear in those squads, but I'm unable to sign them. I'd like to have, say, 20 players to choose from, as 16 is only a first XI and 5 subs. Not ideal. I'm aware that I can tick the option to add players to playable teams, but I doubt they'd be as bad as the greyed out players and I'd really like a challenge! Any ideas? Cheers.