Recently started a new challenge for myself (see AL.s FM Challenge in 'challenge me' section

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I'm Hong Kong national team and also Tai Po Football Club. With Hong Kong I've put out a few smaller teams in Asian qualifiers (East Timor) but I havn't looked too convincing. I feel I'll get through but as I have a weak side (no quality players) I feel I'll be on the wrong end of a good beating if I meet any bigger teams. Same goes for Tai Po, I'm one of the smaller clubs in the league.
So I'm just posting to see if any one has any suggestions as to what tactics to play if you have a poor squad and are clear underdogs most games.
I'm quite experienced playing FM and I usually go small clubs but it is very difficult to strengthen team when no player outside hong kong will sign so I thought it would be a good idea to get the opinions of other FM experts!