The questions new managers ask most, with short answers. Each one links to the page with the full story.
Getting going
Is Square Leg free?
Yes. The beta is free, and nothing in it charges real money. Even the Kit Room's shop is free. More on fair play.
Do I have to watch my matches?
No. Matches play themselves at their kickoff times, even while you sleep. But if you're at the ground by kickoff, your XI plays with a +10 morale lift. Match day.
How long is a season?
One real month, from the 1st to the last day. Every league rolls into the next season together at midnight India time on the 1st, and every player turns a year older. Seasons and the clock.
Why are some of my matches at odd hours?
Kickoffs are set in your league's home time, and the app shows them in your phone's time. If your league is far from where you live, some matches fall in your night. They still play without you.
Can I change my country, or my club's name?
Your country can't be changed: it sets your league, your currency and your time zone. Your club's name, crest and ground can be changed any time from More → Edit club identity.
Can I play on a new phone?
Yes. Sign in with the same e-mail and your club is waiting for you.
Running the club
Why is my cash so low at the start of a season?
The whole season's wages are paid when the season starts. What's left is yours to spend on builds, transfer fees and scouts. Money, the ground and sponsors.
Can I be sacked?
No. Miss your objectives season after season and the board warns you, and in the end freezes its funding, but it can't fire you. Meet any objective and the slate is clean. The board and the press.
Can I buy my way up?
No. Promotion is won on the pitch. Every club runs close to break-even, and no transfer fee can go above twice a player's value. Leagues, cups and promotion.
Who runs the other clubs?
Some are run by other people, most by computer managers. The computer plays by exactly the same rules as you, through the same screens and limits.
Players and the market
When can I buy players?
The transfer window is open for about the first three and the last three days of each month. You can start talks at any time, and free agents can be signed whenever you like. Transfers and scouting.
What happens when a contract runs out?
If you don't renew him, the player walks away as a free agent when the season ends. You'll get reminders first. Contracts and wages.
Why can't I sell a player I just signed?
A player you signed, promoted or re-signed this season can't be sold until next season.
How do I stop other clubs bidding for my star?
On his Contract tab, tap Block offers for him. Nobody can bid for him, talk about him or buy him until you undo it.
Matches
What happens if I don't set any tactics?
Until you save a plan of your own, the coach picks one for each match from the pitch and the opponent. Tactics and your XI.
What if I can't field eleven players?
With fewer than 11 fit players, the match is a walkover and you forfeit. Keep enough fit players to cover injuries.
Does calling the toss right help?
No. The toss is a fair coin, whatever you call. Winning it lets you choose to bat or bowl.
Your account
How do I delete my account?
In the app: Settings → Account → Delete my account. It's instant. You can also ask us by e-mail.
I found a bug. What do I do?
Take a screenshot in the app and TestFlight will offer to send it to us with a note. Or write to us from the support page.
