I came 8th, I had no income and I coped. It is a management game, learn to manage. The only tough one is 5th which is worse than 6th or 7th, that is silly, they should have a 1 off match with the other 5th. If you really wanted to be nice you could give the 2 8th placed teams a 1 off "wooden spoon" match. Much more elegant and simple.