I'm the same. Own Tactics and only Scouted players and, although nowhere near as sucessful as most, I have got Wrexham into the Premier League by 2029, and I can say the challenge is fun, but I can see how some people get frustrated and give up on a save. Getting into the Championshp was easy enough, Getting into the Premier League wasn't too bad, but getting to the point where I am consistantly giving teams a decent game, seems a mile away. I got 7 points from my opening 3 games this season against Leeds (H), Chelsea (H) and City (A), since then I have lost back to Back to Newcastle and Middlesborough with a few poor draws here and there and it brings me back down to Earth just how tough this final jump up could be with inconsistant form.
I can see why people give up, but I can also see why people have 20-30+ season long saves.