Talking to the Press

[Gnemi]

I think I'm just gonna stop doing it entirely.

Half the time I try something, I swear it backfires and has the precise opposite effect.

In year 5 of my Career with Cardiff, we stunned the world and won the league on the final day of the season when Chelsea failed 0-1 against Aston Villa and I managed a 2-1 victory over hated rival Swansea. It was glorious, but I digress.

To start my 6th season and title defense, I faced Arsenal. Before the match, I praised them and WOW, they came out like absolute maniacs for the entire 90 minutes + stoppage time. I finished 1-1 but that was quite honestly a miracle.

It would be one thing if EA tipped you off as to how this mechanic works in the game, but alas, like most things EA Sports, it's just a mystery and a very interesting one.

[eyeamg0dly]

lol i use mine to praise my players or unnerve their manager

[Get Blunted]

I've used it a handful of times and never noticed anything change. I guess the only time it might have done something is when a player was complaining about not starting matches. I went to the press and praised his play and started him the next couple of matches. No problems with him afterward, but I didn't notice a boost in his performance or anything.

[Son of Sam99]

I find it to be mostly useless, however, I'm several seasons in so clubs have changed quite a bit so I use it to get a look at the strength of their starting 11 before the match.

[orion523]

I've seen several things come from this, once I tried to unnerve a rival and they buried me completely, Martin Tyler even mentioned the fact. I've also had players regain form, drop form, one player even requested to be transferred after I rode him for a few games, he was unsettled due to conflict with the manager.

[ROABS]

i use it mainly to praise young players and hope it helps them increase their overall quicker. alltho im not sure it does lol. either that or praise players who are unhappy and hope it changes there mood.

[UK0wnag3]

It doesn't let me complain about the referee in the previous match or the reverse fixture so I generally avoid it.

[dickey1331]

I don't use it but I might start praising unhappy players