Game Menus are Clunky

I don't know why EA feels the need to make unnecessary changes, but there was no need to change the menus in the various modes, especially CM. they're clunky, slow to navigate, and not very user friendly at all, in terms of ease of use or smooth gameplay. the notification/tasks thing is just annoying, too. 

a bit of a facelift to CM and EA wants to pretend they're giving the mode attention. they've made it worse. don't get me started on the "disable first transfer window" bug. not being able to even scout and search for players, or transfer list your own players, when you disable the first window is either a stupid decision or a major oversight. 

also, why can't i retire an icon player in CM and use them as a manager like i can with other players?