@Šjor Bepo
Proposal noted.
Proposal noted.
All Time Great Managers Draft
- Thread starter Synco
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Think this one looks good, along open RR, as otherwise as Gio mentioned it might become a bit dull in the later rounds.
EDIT: Might probably add Neeskens to the list too if we're including Matthaus and Rijkaard. Neeskens offers extra versatility and IMO easily forms the top 3 of the greatest midfielders of all time (if we don't consider Di Stefano and Beckenbauer as one).
btw are picked managers blocked as players?
Hadn't thought about it, but no.
I cut the discussion short, more feedback than I expected already. Thanks everyone, it helped, still learning the craft.
Final list:
Final list:
Bit of a pity about Messi, but most of his tasks can be filled by other players on a lesser level.
Please tag everyone so they have a chance to change manager picks and also provide a new deadline so I can reveal the manager pick results
If I want to switch to a new (available) manager (with same players ofc) in reinforcement, is it permitted?
Since drafters have submitted manager picks before the restriction list was posted (see post #86), picks can be changed. The deadline is extended until 20:00 GMT.
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@Gio @Michaelf7777777 @Himannv @harms @2mufc0 @Šjor Bepo @Enigma_87 @Edgar Allan Pillow @BIG DUNK @P-Nut @Moby @crappycraperson @Jim Beam @Raees @DVG7
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@Gio @Michaelf7777777 @Himannv @harms @2mufc0 @Šjor Bepo @Enigma_87 @Edgar Allan Pillow @BIG DUNK @P-Nut @Moby @crappycraperson @Jim Beam @Raees @DVG7
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No, manager choice is permanent.
who isnt changing the pick let synco know so we dont wait in case you are maybe changing the pick.
Not changing
I'm happy with current choices.
What's going on? I thought we would have managers assigned already.
I am personally against any block list since it will then heavily favour who get top picks in a snake draft. No matter how many "GOAT"s you block, you won't be able to find the right balance to ensure some managers still don't get to pick calibre of players similar to that level. For example - 5 managers top of snake draft will get to pick 5 players from the players who are not blocked from list above.
I am personally against any block list since it will then heavily favour who get top picks in a snake draft. No matter how many "GOAT"s you block, you won't be able to find the right balance to ensure some managers still don't get to pick calibre of players similar to that level. For example - 5 managers top of snake draft will get to pick 5 players from the players who are not blocked from list above.
Looks like we're going to have to put @King Kendrick in. I doubt that DVG is coming back.
edit: Yeah, there's no chance of that.
Someone(invi
) really needs to check this up because every draft this is mentioned and i always think its bs, in fact if i could chose id rather be near the end rather then on the top of the table.Original submission deadline was later today. Even with the extension, manager picks & draft order will be revealed shortly after 8pm UK time. Or earlier, if everyone confirms their manager picks.
It evens out quite a bit, as the snake reverses after round 1: Top 5 will get first picks from the list above (not a block list), bottom 5 will get first picks of everyone else (and a double pick at that).
Also, what a top player is is restricted by manager philosophy and manager blocks, so it's not just straight GOAT picking.
But yes, it can never be 100% fair. Still think it's okay.
Middle is normally the worst place to be, but generally being at the top end helps.Someone(invi
Happy with my picks. Get this show on the road.
Staying with submitted managers. And as He-man said:
not changing too, happy with my choices @Synco
Yeah, it's worth looking into. I imagine being at either end is best because, for example at the top you get first dibs of the whole pool before the first round and again before the semi-final. Also depends on the pool. More restricted pools may only have 2-3 superstars where getting the 16th and 17th best players does not compensate like it does in an all-time pool.Someone(invi
Hey @Gio, can you PM your manager picks since you're online?
It's not valid for all drafts obviously and depends on the pool. But in all time pool those at the top always have a bit of an advantage. Didn't we just have a draft where only @Pat_Mustard made it through the first round from the bottom 8?Someone(invi
I have now updated my manager selections
Raees did too and he was last. But the first team in draft order won the whole thing so not the best time to bring up this point.
nah, I mean scrappy's draft(I think), not the one that just finished.
Nah, Pat was the only one who beat a higher seed in round 1 (we had seeding after initial drafting). Everyone from top 8 seeds won, except someone, whom Pat beat.
The semifinalists positions in drafting order were 1, 6, 9 and 13. Pretty even I think.
2mufc0 I think was 15th and if he hadn't made a tactical feck up in his round 1 game, he'd probably have made it to the semis too. Ended up winning the Coropa of course.
I’m happy with my manager selections.
Mine are finalised
So most people have submitted their definite lists & the ones still missing have been tagged. (@crappycraperson since you were on recently, I guess your picks remain the same?)
Biggest obstacle: DVG has had a little episode with the staff and won't play. We've asked King Kendrick if he wants to to step in, but as long as he isn't confirmed to play, we're at 15.
Biggest obstacle: DVG has had a little episode with the staff and won't play. We've asked King Kendrick if he wants to to step in, but as long as he isn't confirmed to play, we're at 15.
Yes, my list is same
So the deadline is up & all have submitted, but after DVG's mishap we're one player short.
If I get @King Kendrick's location right, we have contacted him at a pretty stupid time, and it's only noon there now. Would like him to get another shot at joining, after getting narrowly outdone once already. After all, we asked him this time.
Still, we can look for a possible replacement replacement, just in case KK won't be available.
If I get @King Kendrick's location right, we have contacted him at a pretty stupid time, and it's only noon there now. Would like him to get another shot at joining, after getting narrowly outdone once already. After all, we asked him this time.
Still, we can look for a possible replacement replacement, just in case KK won't be available.
Can you add the block list to OP?
We're complete & King Kendrick has sent his list.
@Physiocrat should do the manager draw now (hope he's online). Draft order follows right afterwards.
@Physiocrat should do the manager draw now (hope he's online). Draft order follows right afterwards.
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*yawn*
Draft order & managers
Draft order & managers:
- Michael - Victor Maslov
- Himannv - SAF
- Enigma - Ernst Happel
- Raees - Udo Lattek
- harms - Valeriy Lobanovskyi
- Kendrick - Fabio Capello
- 2mufc0 - Jose Mourinho
- P-Nut - Chris Wilder
- EAP - Carlo Ancelotti
- Big D - Nereo Rocco
- Moby - Arrigo Sacchi
- crappy - Bela Guttmann
- Gio - Marcelo Lippi
- Synco - Lucien Favre
- Beam - Jürgen Klopp
- Sjor - Tomislav Ivic