I've started a save with a team in the Northern League D2 (level 10). All of my players at the beginning of the game are on amateur contracts (non-contract with no appearance fee). For some reason, I cannot sign any new players on the same terms, I'm assuming because the clubs at this level are all set to semi-professional. However, other teams in my league are signing players on amateur contracts (one has signed Michael Chopra). I've lost 3-4 players to teams a couple of leagues above who can offer a small appearance fee, but I can't replace these players as my wage budget is almost non-existent.
Can someone help?