You will be in charge of buying, selling, and keeping players happy. Championship Manager: Season 03/04 gives you a lot of control over your club.
Managing a club is more than just putting out a team on a Saturday afternoon. For example, success is not just wanted it is expected so it is much easier to get sacked from a more high-profile club. Playing as a top club brings with it a different kind of pressure than a lower league club. On the other hand, you can start right at the top and take control of one of the major clubs in world football such as Manchester United, Real Madrid or Glasgow Rangers (ok so I am a massive Rangers fan so that one is for me!).