On this game, if u r buyin youth players, how do u tell a good one?
~ Salary wanted? - The higher the better (at least around 24000), but it has to correlate with his average. I've seen batsmen who avg 40 in the second team demand 25000.
~ Competition to sign him? - Sort of, but not a very good indicator IMO
~ Bowling?batting average - Very important to me. I'm suspicious of players who average (say a batsmen who averages above 55 ) who still demand a low salary
~ Matches/ age ratio? - Not really.
In the case of batsmen, I also look at the kind of scores they've had with the second team. For instance, I check if the bloated average is not due to a few not-out innings, which might affect the player perception.
Once u have signed a good player how do you coach him?
~ Batting/Bowling Technique? - Yes
~ Batting/Bowling Coaching? - No
~ Added physio (to prevent burnout)? - Yes, keep him fit.
I feel that physio is the most valuable service available, some say tht coaching is necessary but, can u coach if the player is injured or low in fitness? - I don't see any problem with that. Not that he's going to complain.
What age do you consider releasing a player (no matter what form or ability) As I find that value, form, national seletion and long term fitness is deeply affected after the age of 35? -
The only reason for me to release a player is if he's not performing. Age doesen't make any difference to me. Lehmann played till he was 39 and I was sad to see him go and Goodwin still is a leading batsmen for me at 38.
Be careful of offering veterans too many years on their contract, as even when they have retired, you will still have to pay the remaining salary to him over the contract period..
- Not really an issue for me...I have plenty to spend on the team.
