I agree with everything mentioned
Things that particularly bug me are -
No training mode- we need one (particularly when using manual settings for crosses etc).
The arena - following on from above, what is the point of making free kicks so bloody dificult when you cant practice with a wall, someone seriously misjudged this aspect. Plus
The camera - give us all these wonderful tricks to practice but we cant alter the camera to our preferred match settings?????????????????
Player select - bloody awful on this game. I have tried every setting available yet at times I cannot seem to select the player I want. Perfectly placed passes go to waste as the intended player simply watches it go past him and defenders briefly slow down or take a step back whilst following attackers.
The ball - far too light. Pace control does nothing to stop long range shots fly into orbit.
Woodwork - It seems like it is three feet wide in this game.
AI agression - midfield play is horrible, you cannot play any form of build up play without being charged down from every conceivable angle by psychotic midfielders and defenders. 08 was much better in this respect.
To sum up -
This is a game that looked great initially but once you scratch beneath the surface you realise that it is full of bugs and glitches that are extremely frustrating. I still love playing this game but I miss 08 more and more nowadays.
Please EA - a little more testing before the beer and cigars next time