The 5.02 patch introduced several new features designed to bring the game closer to its competitors, particularly Football Manager 2005 :
Introduced smaller player disc graphics and improved goalkeeping (positioning, diving for penalties, and clearances). It also refined the realism of results and reduced the severity of hard tackling. Championship Manager 5 Patch 5.02
Patch 5.02 addressed hundreds of reported bugs across several categories: diving for penalties