The Reality Draft: Main Thread (Finals)

[Raees]

Not valid

oops, I was sure he was after 1950, but checked it is 1947 - delete that!

 

[Raees]

Bruno Conti.

 

[Theon]

the Freddie-Me combo

Interested to see what you do. I thought you may try the WM. I don't think Gerrard is a bad fit in that system actually.

 

[antohan]

Rob Rensenbrink - unfortunate not play in the Ajax side.. otherwise he'd have alot more medals to his name. @Jogabonito

Too old, ------ --- on the other hand...

 

[VivaJanuzaj]

Bruno Conti.

Such a great player. Got massively underrated a couple of drafts a go when me and crappy had him.

 

[Joga Bonito]

Ossie Ardiles

@Edgar Allan Pillow

 

[VivaJanuzaj]

1. Annahnomoss - 1. Cocu 2. Gentile 3. Tardelli
2. EAP - 1. Mascherano 2. Nedved 3. Neeskens
3. Joga Bonito - 1. Keown 2. Baggio 3. Figo 4. Ardiles
4. Raees - 1. Morena 2. Makelele 3. Socrates 4. Conti
5. antohan - 1. Ljungberg 2. Boniek 3. Gerrard 4. Effenberg
6. BorisDeLeFora - 1. Zambrotta 2. Tigana 3. Robson 4. Cerezo
7. ctp - 1. Brolin 2. Lato 3. Xavi 4. Guardiola
8. Skizzo - 1. Solskjaer 2. Cabrini 3. Schuster 4. K. Förster
9. Chester/Theon - 1. Di Livio 2. Souness 3. Bochini 4. Dalglish
10. Jayvin - 1. Gallas 2. Vieira 3. Iniesta 4. Lizarazu
11. Stobzilla - 1. Camoranesi 2. Hansen 3. Davids 4. Balakov
12. Aldo - 1. Senna 2. Hagi 3. Pirlo 4. Schweinsteiger
13. The Red Viper - 1. Prosinečki 2. Robben 3. Scholes 4. Vidic
14. VivaJanuzaj - 1. Francescoli 2. Seedorf 3. Breitner 4. Vierchowod
15. harms - 1. Puyol 2. Blokhin 3. Falcao 4. Roberto Carlos
16. crappycraperson - 1. Nadal 2. M. Kempes 3. Roy Keane 4. Jan Ceulemans


Draw SOON!!!

 

[Gio]

Such a great player. Got massively underrated a couple of drafts a go when me and crappy had him.

He's always been under-rated. Even in the World Cup draft when he was one of the stars of '82.

 

[antohan]

Interested to see what you do. I thought you may try the WM. I don't think Gerrard is a bad fit in that system actually.

It's probably the best way to fit him. Think about it, one of the key difficulties in WM is the wingers have to add value going forward but, crucially, keep coming and going all game patrolling the flank. It's basically inverse attacking fullbacks, they start from an attacking position but must "provide width" in defence. Boniek and Ljungberg are actually pretty fecking spot on for it as well. Effenberg can do a more dynamic/defensively dominating Bozsik...

Problem is who the hell I get in the FWD DoF and, crucially, what the feck to do if after going in that direction the DoF defender randomiser presents me with someone like Cafú. What do I do then? Shove him up my bottom?

 

[crappycraperson]

Bruno Conti.

 

[crappycraperson]

anto already bigging up Freddie

 

[Edgar Allan Pillow]

1. Annahnomoss - 1. Cocu 2. Gentile 3. Tardelli 4.
2. EAP - 1. Mascherano 2. Nedved 3. Neeskens 4.
3. Joga Bonito - 1. Keown 2. Baggio 3. Figo 4. O. Ardiles
4. Raees - 1. Morena 2. Makelele 3. Socrates 4. Conti
5. antohan - 1. Ljungberg 2. Boniek 3. Gerrard 4. Effenberg
6. BorisDeLeFora - 1. Zambrotta 2. Tigana 3. Robson 4. Cerezo
7. ctp - 1. Brolin 2. Lato 3. Xavi 4. Guardiola
8. Skizzo - 1. Solskjaer 2. Cabrini 3. Schuster 4. K. Förster
9. Chester/Theon - 1. Di Livio 2. Souness 3. Bochini 4. Dalglish
10. Jayvin - 1. Gallas 2. Vieira 3. Iniesta 4. Lizarazu
11. Stobzilla - 1. Camoranesi 2. Hansen 3. Davids 4. Balakov
12. Aldo - 1. Senna 2. Hagi 3. Pirlo 4. Schweinsteiger
13. The Red Viper - 1. Prosinečki 2. Robben 3. Scholes 4. Vidic
14. VivaJanuzaj - 1. Francescoli 2. Seedorf 3. Breitner 4. Vierchowod
15. harms - 1. Puyol 2. Blokhin 3. Falcao 4. Roberto Carlos
16. crappycraperson - 1. Nadal 2. M. Kempes 3. Roy Keane 4. Jan Ceulemans

 

[VivaJanuzaj]

 

[Raees]

As much as I like Morena, having a striker there makes things so awkward.. I prefer playing one up top Fingers crossed for Rumenigge

 

[VivaJanuzaj]

Is @Annahnomoss around?

 

[antohan]

anto already bigging up Freddie

He is only sexy in the gay community, but you sure can't fault him for his directness, tactical discipline and hard work. Or can you?

 

[Edgar Allan Pillow]

Really wanted a defender, but will wait for the randomizer to do it's job and as I'm near top of the coming picks, should be a advantage there. So I'll go for...

David Beckham

@Annahnomoss

 

[Edgar Allan Pillow]

1. Annahnomoss - 1. Cocu 2. Gentile 3. Tardelli 4.
2. EAP - 1. Mascherano 2. Nedved 3. Neeskens 4. Beckham
3. Joga Bonito - 1. Keown 2. Baggio 3. Figo 4. O. Ardiles
4. Raees - 1. Morena 2. Makelele 3. Socrates 4. Conti
5. antohan - 1. Ljungberg 2. Boniek 3. Gerrard 4. Effenberg
6. BorisDeLeFora - 1. Zambrotta 2. Tigana 3. Robson 4. Cerezo
7. ctp - 1. Brolin 2. Lato 3. Xavi 4. Guardiola
8. Skizzo - 1. Solskjaer 2. Cabrini 3. Schuster 4. K. Förster
9. Chester/Theon - 1. Di Livio 2. Souness 3. Bochini 4. Dalglish
10. Jayvin - 1. Gallas 2. Vieira 3. Iniesta 4. Lizarazu
11. Stobzilla - 1. Camoranesi 2. Hansen 3. Davids 4. Balakov
12. Aldo - 1. Senna 2. Hagi 3. Pirlo 4. Schweinsteiger
13. The Red Viper - 1. Prosinečki 2. Robben 3. Scholes 4. Vidic
14. VivaJanuzaj - 1. Francescoli 2. Seedorf 3. Breitner 4. Vierchowod
15. harms - 1. Puyol 2. Blokhin 3. Falcao 4. Roberto Carlos
16. crappycraperson - 1. Nadal 2. M. Kempes 3. Roy Keane 4. Jan Ceulemans

 

[antohan]

As much as I like Morena, having a striker there makes things so awkward.. I prefer playing one up top Fingers crossed for Rumenigge

If you offered me Morena now instead of whatever the randomiser throws up I'd bite your hand. But yeah, agree you don't need a strike pair with him, what you need is inside/wing forwards who support him effectivel. Good luck.

 

[Edgar Allan Pillow]

My midfield is complete. What do you guys think of it?

...Nedved.....Neeskens...Beckham...
................Mascherano................


Edit: And I really hope Mascherano is the one fecking off to Argentina.

 

[Theon]

It's probably the best way to fit him. Think about it, one of the key difficulties in WM is the wingers have to add value going forward but, crucially, keep coming and going all game patrolling the flank. It's basically inverse attacking fullbacks, they start from an attacking position but must "provide width" in defence. Boniek and Ljungberg are actually pretty fecking spot on for it as well. Effenberg can do a more dynamic/defensively dominating Bozsik...

Problem is who the hell I get in the FWD DoF and, crucially, what the feck to do if after going in that direction the DoF defender randomiser presents me with someone like Cafú. What do I do then? Shove him up my bottom?

Spot on about the DoF defender round, I mentioned that to MJJ when I PMed him. It's actually going to have a huge affect on how the players will be best utilised so it makes future planning difficult - the difference between Sammer and Cafu, as you say.

There are a few defenders who I think would be perfect for the WM as well, that are still available. If MJJ did not have Di Livio there was a player I would have taken instead of Dalglish to play that role.

 

[Annahnomoss]

I am here, give me some time just got back from work you hounds.

 

[Edgar Allan Pillow]

@rpitroda are you here to randomize the defenders pool?

 

[antohan]

Really wanted a defender, but will wait for the randomizer to do it's job and as I'm near top of the coming picks, should be a advantage there

Forwards are next. You will be second to last after the defenders are randomised.

 

[antohan]

My midfield is complete. What do you guys think of it?

...Nedved.....Neeskens...Beckham...
................Mascherano................


Edit: And I really hope Mascherano is the one fecking off to Argentina.

I thought you were going for a 4-4-2.

 

[Edgar Allan Pillow]

Forwards are next. You will be second to last after the defenders are randomised.

Ah, feck. Just realized I changed the order in OP. Always had defenders as 2nd pool, but must have changed it before posting. Duh!

I thought you were going for a 4-4-2.

No After Neeskens, I switched to a 4-3-3 or a 4-1-3-2.

 

[Annahnomoss]

I pick Amoros.

 

[Annahnomoss]

1. Annahnomoss - 1. Cocu 2. Gentile 3. Tardelli 4. Amoros
2. EAP - 1. Mascherano 2. Nedved 3. Neeskens 4. Beckham
3. Joga Bonito - 1. Keown 2. Baggio 3. Figo 4. O. Ardiles
4. Raees - 1. Morena 2. Makelele 3. Socrates 4. Conti
5. antohan - 1. Ljungberg 2. Boniek 3. Gerrard 4. Effenberg
6. BorisDeLeFora - 1. Zambrotta 2. Tigana 3. Robson 4. Cerezo
7. ctp - 1. Brolin 2. Lato 3. Xavi 4. Guardiola
8. Skizzo - 1. Solskjaer 2. Cabrini 3. Schuster 4. K. Förster
9. Chester/Theon - 1. Di Livio 2. Souness 3. Bochini 4. Dalglish
10. Jayvin - 1. Gallas 2. Vieira 3. Iniesta 4. Lizarazu
11. Stobzilla - 1. Camoranesi 2. Hansen 3. Davids 4. Balakov
12. Aldo - 1. Senna 2. Hagi 3. Pirlo 4. Schweinsteiger
13. The Red Viper - 1. Prosinečki 2. Robben 3. Scholes 4. Vidic
14. VivaJanuzaj - 1. Francescoli 2. Seedorf 3. Breitner 4. Vierchowod
15. harms - 1. Puyol 2. Blokhin 3. Falcao 4. Roberto Carlos
16. crappycraperson - 1. Nadal 2. M. Kempes 3. Roy Keane 4. Jan Ceulemans

 

[Jayvin]

Now the fun begins again

 

[Moby]

I pick Amoros.

Dayum!

 

[Edgar Allan Pillow]

OK, I've asked trippy and crw to randomize the order. Hopefully one responds.

 

[antohan]

Ah, feck. Just realized I changed the order in OP. Always had defenders as 2nd pool, but must have changed it before posting. Duh!

I could have done with the defenders getting assigned next, I can basically do feck all until I know who I get and the more mdifielders I get the more I'm forced to go WM later. Will probably have to roll the dice on that because there's feck all chance I can get the right defenders so late in the game.

No After Neeskens, I switched to a 4-3-3 or a 4-1-3-2.

I don't really like it if I'm honest. That midfield is too far away from the forwards if it's 4-1-3-2, and if you go 4-3-3 Beckham doesn't look very comfortable, nor is Neeskens best utilised (not badly, but not best). If you are not going 4-4-2 pray it is Becks fecking off to Argentina.

 

[Annahnomoss]

Dayum!

Surprised the other full backs went before him considering he can play on both sides. Sucks to have a RB and pick up Cafu from the DoF for example.

 

[antohan]

Surprised the other full backs went before him considering he can play on both sides. Sucks to have a RB and pick up Cafu from the DoF for example.

Agreed. I'm stuck in a waiting room re: defenders but there was no doubt in my mind if I were to pick one not thinking of a WM Amoros was the obvious future-proof choice.

 

[antohan]

OK, I've asked trippy and crw to randomize the order. Hopefully one responds.

Quick scan of homepage shows @BigDunc9 and @Thisistheone are online, maybe they can help?

 

[Thisistheone]

Quick scan of homepage shows @BigDunc9 and @Thisistheone are online, maybe they can help?

Not a problem

 

[Edgar Allan Pillow]

Not a problem

Mate. PM me with the final list.

 

[antohan]

Not a problem

Great, it's the forwards DoF list on the first page that needs randomising.

 

[Edgar Allan Pillow]

Tbf, the forwards list is quite OK. Few bad fits possible and no one really sucks.

 

[Thisistheone]

Mate. PM me with the final list.

Ok, will do.

Great, it's the forwards DoF list on the first page that needs randomising.

Cool. 5 min lads.