hey zander hi!
and well done for getting promoted!
this league has just got tougher and tougher. my first season here 3 seasons(?) ago and i only *just* stayed up but have found it easier after that as i built my arena, fan base and upgraded my players.
i stayed up in the first season exactly how lambaw said - i managed my GS, enthusiasm and picked the teams i wanted to finish below me. Its as brutal as that. Things will get ugly, they always do, but the finest minds, the finest managers will win through at the end of the season, and thats what its about :)
just dont finish last, keep enthusiasm and GS high, and even if you are in the relegation play off, you should be in good shape to win over.
Good luck, and make sure you train english guys ;o)