40s Retro Football Fantasy Draft | Finished

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From myself

Pretty sure your slave wrote it

 

[Balu]

Aldo 1. Best 2. Hector Chumpitaz 3. Jose Pirri
Chesterlestreet 1. Pelé 2. Greaves 3. Bremner
RedTiger 1. Beckenbauer 2. Oblak 3. Sepp Maier
Skizzo/Pat_Mustard 1. Cruyff 2. Keizer 3. Morten Olsen
Gol123 1. Van Hanegem 2. Overath 3. Johnstone
Invictus 1. Eusébio 2. Mazzola
Balu 1. G. Müller 2. Vogts
ctp 1. Rivelino 2. Marzolini
crappycraperson 1. Moore 2. Tostão
Gio 1. Figueroa 2. Cubillas
NM/EAP 1. Facchetti 2. Riva
sallycinnamin 1. Jairzinho 2. Zoff
harms 1. Krol 2. Florian Albert
Tuppet 1. Rivera 2. Džajić
Joga Bonito 1. Law 2. Netzer
Marty1968 1. Gerson 2. Carlos Alberto

@Invictus

 

[Edgar Allan Pillow]

@Gol123 picks Jimmy Johnstone

 

[Skizzo]

Pretty sure your slave wrote it

I didn't have one yet

 

[Edgar Allan Pillow]

Pretty sure your slave wrote it

Skizzo is getting a reputation!

Balu's efforts are paying off!

 

[Chesterlestreet]

Some interesting choices there. Maier is a golden pick, obviously, but I wasn't expecting any keepers this early on (Zoff was pure back-up/contingency, so doesn't really count).

Bit surprised by Olsen - not a bad word against him, just had something else in mind for Skizzo/Pat's next move.

Jinky had to go sooner rather than later, so that's what it is, nothing less, nothing more. Could have easily gone for him myself, even in this round, but I'm on a slightly different course.

 

[Balu]

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[Joga Bonito]

Balu must be delighted. One pick away from getting his man.

 

[Skizzo]

Bit surprised by Olsen - not a bad word against him, just had something else in mind for Skizzo/Pat's next move.

Jinky had to go sooner rather than later, so that's what it is, nothing less, nothing more. Could have easily gone for him myself, even in this round, but I'm on a slightly different course.

We went back and forth for a while. Olsen ended up being the best fit for a particular role we had in mind. Plus he does give a bit of flexibility if necessary. And I didn't give him a fair shot last time... Now he'll get more of a chance to shine (hopefully)

Jinky we thought about ourselves, but didn't think he fit too well with our other two. Cracking player though.

 

[Balu]

Yeah and if he does not pick him, Balu will.. so in short I got no shot!

Balu must be delighted. One pick away from getting his man.

I've honestly no idea who you're talking about. I'm torn between two picks, one the more obvious vote winner, the other a key player for the side I've in mind. I doubt that either is the one you two are talking about.

 

[Gio]

We went back and forth for a while. Olsen ended up being the best fit for a particular role we had in mind. Plus he does give a bit of flexibility if necessary. And I didn't give him a fair shot last time... Now he'll get more of a chance to shine (hopefully)

Jinky we thought about ourselves, but didn't think he fit too well with our other two. Cracking player though.

I remember being shocked he wasn't available as a 1950s option in the '50s draft. Fine player though in the right set-up.

 

[ctp]

I've honestly no idea who you're talking about. I'm torn between two picks, one the more obvious vote winner, the other a key player for the side I've in mind. I doubt that either is the one you two are talking about.

Maybe you'll return the favour and leave me with the player I want. Honestly, I was pretty certain you were going to pick him, but apparently I was mistaken.

 

[crappycraperson]

We should get this done quickly if @Invictus posts soon

 

[Invictus]

@Balu

 

[Balu]

Maybe you'll return the favour and leave me with the player I want. Honestly, I was pretty certain you were going to pick him, but apparently I was mistaken.

I've made a decision. I can tell you if you want, in case you don't have a back-up yet and want more time to look into it? Of course Invictus could still feck it up and force me to pick the other one.

 

[Invictus]

Aldo 1. Best 2. Hector Chumpitaz 3. Jose Pirri
Chesterlestreet 1. Pelé 2. Greaves 3. Bremner
RedTiger 1. Beckenbauer 2. Oblak 3. Sepp Maier
Skizzo/Pat_Mustard 1. Cruyff 2. Keizer 3. Morten Olsen
Gol123 1. Van Hanegem 2. Overath 3. Johnstone
Invictus 1. Eusébio 2. Mazzola 3. Haan
Balu 1. G. Müller 2. Vogts 3.
ctp 1. Rivelino 2. Marzolini 3.
crappycraperson 1. Moore 2. Tostão 3.
Gio 1. Figueroa 2. Cubillas 3.
NM/EAP 1. Facchetti 2. Riva 3.
sallycinnamin 1. Jairzinho 2. Zoff 3.
harms 1. Krol 2. Florian Albert 3.
Tuppet 1. Rivera 2. Džajić 3.
Joga Bonito 1. Law 2. Netzer 3.
Marty1968 1. Gerson 2. Carlos Alberto 3.

 

[crappycraperson]

@Balu

Boooooooooo Hisssssssssssss

 

[Balu]

I'll probably regret it later, but I'll go with attack over sensible team-building. Can't really look past the first ever Onze d'Or winner (does anyone care about that award?). Well, he also finished 2nd and 3rd once in the Ballon d'Or and was the standout Dutch player once Cruyff declined.

 

[crappycraperson]

Bloody hell.. 2 picks and all hopes dashed

 

[Balu]

Aldo 1. Best 2. Hector Chumpitaz 3. Jose Pirri
Chesterlestreet 1. Pelé 2. Greaves 3. Bremner
RedTiger 1. Beckenbauer 2. Oblak 3. Sepp Maier
Skizzo/Pat_Mustard 1. Cruyff 2. Keizer 3. Morten Olsen
Gol123 1. Van Hanegem 2. Overath 3. Johnstone
Invictus 1. Eusébio 2. Mazzola 3. Haan
Balu 1. G. Müller 2. Vogts 3. Rensenbrink
ctp 1. Rivelino 2. Marzolini 3.
crappycraperson 1. Moore 2. Tostão 3.
Gio 1. Figueroa 2. Cubillas 3.
NM/EAP 1. Facchetti 2. Riva 3.
sallycinnamin 1. Jairzinho 2. Zoff 3.
harms 1. Krol 2. Florian Albert 3.
Tuppet 1. Rivera 2. Džajić 3.
Joga Bonito 1. Law 2. Netzer 3.
Marty1968 1. Gerson 2. Carlos Alberto 3.

@ctp

 

[ctp]

So much for that. @Invictus

 

[crappycraperson]

Bloody hell.. 2 picks and all hopes dashed

Plus I just realized that last player left on list was born in 50s (Tresor)

 

[ctp]

I'll add my own Käskopp to the mix, Wim Jansen

 

[ctp]

Aldo 1. Best 2. Chumpitaz 3. Pirri
Chesterlestreet 1. Pelé 2. Greaves 3. Bremner
RedTiger 1. Beckenbauer 2. Oblak 3. Maier
Skizzo/Pat_Mustard 1. Cruyff 2. Keizer 3. Olsen
Gol123 1. Van Hanegem 2. Overath 3. Johnstone
Invictus 1. Eusébio 2. Mazzola 3. Haan
Balu 1. G. Müller 2. Vogts 3. Rensenbrink
ctp 1. Rivelino 2. Marzolini 3. Jansen
crappycraperson 1. Moore 2. Tostão 3.
Gio 1. Figueroa 2. Cubillas 3.
NM/EAP 1. Facchetti 2. Riva 3.
sallycinnamin 1. Jairzinho 2. Zoff 3.
harms 1. Krol 2. Florian Albert 3.
Tuppet 1. Rivera 2. Džajić 3.
Joga Bonito 1. Law 2. Netzer 3.
Marty1968 1. Gerson 2. Carlos Alberto 3.

@crappycraperson

 

[crappycraperson]

I will need some time with this one

 

[Balu]

Fascinating. I was torn between Jansen and Rensenbrink and actually prefered Jansen the whole time. Just changed my mind last second .

 

[Fortitude]

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[Skizzo]

I remember being shocked he wasn't available as a 1950s option in the '50s draft. Fine player though in the right set-up.

Yeah it was a bit of a surprise that he was eligible. We feel we have a good set up for him...even though we're gonna be scraping the barrel a bit by the end (and by end I mean 6th round)

 

[Fortitude]

Getting tasty now.

@Chesterlestreet, kind of surprised by your pick.

 

[Chesterlestreet]

Getting tasty now.

@Chesterlestreet, kind of surprised by your pick.

Oh?

 

[Fortitude]

Oh?

Thought you'd go for a smooth as silk South American style player

 

[Marty1968]

Rensenbrink and Haan! Come on you guys!!

 

[Chesterlestreet]

Thought you'd go for a smooth as silk South American style player

Hehe, nothing of the sort. I was after an allrounder in the middle of the park - someone defensively sound who can also pass the ball, and someone who is a bit unquestionable generally speaking. Pirri was my first choice (not least because he's very versatile), but Bremner fits the fill brilliantly.

 

[Fortitude]

Hehe, nothing of the sort. I was after an allrounder in the middle of the park - someone defensively sound who can also pass the ball, and someone who is a bit unquestionable generally speaking. Pirri was my first choice (not least because he's very versatile), but Bremner fits the fill brilliantly.

Yes, that's why it's funny to me. Two really calm and collected, classy guys, then Bremner. Left-field for the type of side it looked like you were developing.

Just thought you'd be going the super-sweet route throughout the draft the way you started it off, now I'm not sure what you'll do.

 

[crappycraperson]

I will pick Ferenc Bene

@Gio

 

[Chesterlestreet]

...now I'm not sure what you'll do.

That's how we like it, here at Chester Drafts Ltd.

But yeah, you're only looking at three out of eleven - how it all pans out depends largely on luck, I suspect, but I do have a general idea about what sort of balance the XI should have.

Bremner is far from being a thug or a destroyer as a player, though - had I wanted someone like that, there are literally hundreds of players from that era I could have gone for. He's got steel, obviously, but the main attraction is actually what he brings to the table as a footballer.

 

[Fortitude]

That's how we like it, here at Chester Drafts Ltd.

But yeah, you're only looking at three out of eleven - how it all pans out depends largely on luck, I suspect, but I do have a general idea about what sort of balance the XI should have.

Bremner is far from being a thug or a destroyer as a player, though - had I wanted someone like that, there are literally hundreds of players from that era I could have gone for. He's got steel, obviously, but the main attraction is actually what he brings to the table as a footballer.

Wouldn't doubt him as a footballer, just thought your side would be super silky with no bother, found it funny you went for a player who could start a fight in an empty room, then.

Not a thug, and definitely not a destroyer, but certainly not of the same temperament as Greaves and Pele.

 

[harms]

Aldo 1. Best 2. Chumpitaz 3. Pirri
Chesterlestreet 1. Pelé 2. Greaves 3. Bremner
RedTiger 1. Beckenbauer 2. Oblak 3. Maier
Skizzo/Pat_Mustard 1. Cruyff 2. Keizer 3. Olsen
Gol123 1. Van Hanegem 2. Overath 3. Johnstone
Invictus 1. Eusébio 2. Mazzola 3. Haan
Balu 1. G. Müller 2. Vogts 3. Rensenbrink
ctp 1. Rivelino 2. Marzolini 3. Jansen
crappycraperson 1. Moore 2. Tostão 3. Bene
Gio 1. Figueroa 2. Cubillas 3.
NM/EAP 1. Facchetti 2. Riva 3.
sallycinnamin 1. Jairzinho 2. Zoff 3.
harms 1. Krol 2. Florian Albert 3.
Tuppet 1. Rivera 2. Džajić 3.
Joga Bonito 1. Law 2. Netzer 3.
Marty1968 1. Gerson 2. Carlos Alberto 3.

@Gio

 

[Chesterlestreet]

Wouldn't doubt him as a footballer, just thought your side would be super silky with no bother, found it funny you went for a player who could start a fight in an empty room, then.

Not a thug, and definitely not a destroyer, but certainly not of the same temperament as Greaves and Pele.

Oh yes, I get that - no doubt there's a contrast there.

 

[Edgar Allan Pillow]

By the end of round 4, we'd all be looking at 'hidden gems' I believe!