Welcome. Here's some interesting reading for you that has some different perspectives on playing the game. I refer to these now and then.
https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...d.php?t=330753 - More related to a rebuild.
https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...layer+strategy - This is rather long but comes straight from one of the developers, Matt Arnold. Explains a lot about the game.
https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...d.php?t=350341 - If you want to tackle an expansion team. My favorite way to play.
https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...d.php?t=316759 - Excellent post on managing your minors.
https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...=317611&page=2 -
Making the game harder!
So many different ways to play this game and different strategy suggestions as well. Have fun!