[Leo_The_Lip]

I'vd done this in each of the past five or so versions of OOTP. What I have found is that you need to hit recalc in the league totals screen on the day before the season starts. That will recalc to the seasson you've selected. In addition it will ensure your strategy preferences role forward.

there is a great thread about this somewhare, however I could not find it in this version's threads. So it will be a long hunt.