Again depending on your emulator. However most (well all i have come across) have a speed up option. Dont forget a C64 is much slower than a modern Pc and thus by checking thru your menu's (at top of emulator) you should find an option that allows the emulator to increase game speed to Pc ability. Mine had options of normal speed, 200% and unlimited, which advanced emulator up by 1000%. Obviously the gate time and results printing was over in less than 2/3 mins and even watching a game now only took about 6/7 mins (useful for watching irrelevant FA Cup games.)
I dont know any real tips except for i have only ever completed the game with Derby County by taking them up thru 3 divisions, and never been able to with any other club. I may soon start on the ultimate challenge, getting Newport Count promoted never mind winning the league! Anyway look at all your menu's and see if there is a speed up option.
Lee