mgse, thanks for the advise!
I just recently brought "Mamertas Muchametzianovas" for about 110k, he's the highest potential player I have on my team so far... I plan to train him (as well as Ledbetter and Varnieks) for a while using single position training for rebound and insider shot...
As for cash... I have around 450k now, got an 'advanced' trainer... Since I'm expecting to finish the season with 8th or 7th, I'm investing 40k/week on scouting... not sure whether or not it's worth it...
looks like I'll be bouncing between League V and IV for a while... :(
Thanks again for your opinions!