To be fair, not many of your average fans (outside the caf) would know the squads beyond the trinity of 68 or the WC winning squad of 66 beyond Moore/Banks/Charlton.
Whilst I agree with most of that to some extent, one thing which has been noticeable to me when I watched English games from the 70's/early 80's is that the level of technique especially of the british players was so much better back then compared to the overrated british stars of today. The way they moved the ball, their touch and general footballing intelligence was at a higher level than the english players today.. so from an english perspective, whilst I don't find that era particularly exciting, I have a great deal of respect for that era and the Liverpool side in particular.I meant British football particularly and a subtle dig at the era dominated by Liverpool.
Really though, as far as British top flight footie goes that was definitely not exactly the most glamorous or exciting of periods. Obviously I'm biased as it's a grim period for United and a Liverpool/Forest/Villa fan will tell you otherwise. But you can ask the casual fan to name 5 players from the Ajax/Bayern/Juve sides who dominated Europe around then and then ask the same for the Forest and Villa sides that won European Cups and there'll be a bit of a disparity. There's little interest in those teams despite the fact that one of them won the European Cup back to back as compared to the Italians/Germans etc which is quite representative of their quality. Sacchi's Milan or Michels' Ajax teams are talked about when comparing the greatest club sides, for example when we were putting Pep's Bara in an all time context but no one would touch those Villa or Forest sides with a barge pole from a mile away while talking about the greatest sides ever.
FWIW Liverpool definitely shine out of what was a dull batch, and produced players that are a tad underrated and wouldn't be out of place in an all time context - someone like Graeme Souness is up there with the greatest CMs ever. That's sorta it, though.
I can understand if you grew up between all that and can still see the romance in some of those moments but forgive me for not spending an evening watching a Notts Forest game from the early 80s First Division or researching that much about that bunch, it isn't really that exciting even for someone who's spend a big chunk of his last decade reading about anything football.
Sorry to kill your vibe.
White Goodman played for Argentina?
I've basically spent my research time for subs as "players of the 70s/80s" with absolutely no time spent seeing if they clash with already picked players, or if I could even viably use them in a formation. I also completely forgot to pick the player I wanted to pick, because I woke up and saw I was tagged and rushed it
Aye this no mates rule in particular is making things tricky. Migueli could easily end up starting for me, and I'd love to crowbar in Norberto Alonso, but I'm not sure if my 14th man has any real chance of starting.Not a bad tactic that. Blackmore to mesmerise the opposition forwards with his dazzling good looks, and Giggs/Hughes/Meredith to destroy their defence.
I like the idea of Stapleton's muscular hold up play or Whiteside's exciting all-around game but aye, on the strength of his achievements Robbie probably does deserve his spot.
It makes for a deeper and more exciting pool to choose from, and I grew up on the nationalist side of the fence here so that probably swayed me as wellLooks good mate. One question tho - why are you merging Northern Ireland with Ireland?
. Not that it will happen in football any time soon, but it's worth pointing out that sports like rugby union are organised on an all-Ireland basis.In fairness and in a set up with Best and Duff on the flanks and without Brady in between the lines, it has to be one of those two. And in a theoretical match-up against a more stacked all-time xi from a major country, someone with presence up top would certainly make more sense.
Yeah just a tad. Nearly at 7 hours.This has slowed considerably.
And I just noticed I'm one player short of the overall tally.
Finally. Thought he might have gone earlier.
@Physiocrat won't be too happy about that.
Was away all afternoon/evening either wayI left my final pick with @Enigma_87 and @harms hours and hours ago
Jerzy Gorgon
cant update lists atm sorry mates
@Oaencha blame enigma and harms
Yeah I can see where you are coming from. Had to ask tho, as unlike Croatia/Serbia, both Irelands separated like a century agoIt makes for a deeper and more exciting pool to choose from, and I grew up on the nationalist side of the fence here so that probably swayed me as well
He left his choice yesterday, but Edgar picked him before his turn.
Great one, Pat. Love Sosa and in a 4-3-3 with Rob and MvB on top would be very potent attack
Cheers mate. He was great to watch when they first started showing Serie A over here in the early 1990s. Always had a soft spot for him since, then you and Joga did some great work in showcasing him in the Americas Draft. I'm not sure if he'll make my XI after wanting Waddle from the beginning, but I do like the look of that Rensenbrink/MvB/Sosa trio...Great one, Pat. Love Sosa and in a 4-3-3 with Rob and MvB on top would be very potent attack
Thank you
Aye, have soft spot for him as well. He was awesome at the Copa as well, making some brilliant performance - and that goal with burst of pace:
His pace actually surprised me when you and Joga played him. I remembered him mostly for his incredible striking technique but had no particular memories of him being quick until I watched the videos you guys posted.
