Fair point, and something I went back and forth on before the match as whether the "chemistry" angle would be more of a benefit than having the ruthless 98 version of R9.
That being said, he comes on now with fresh legs and a point to prove
Enigma VS Skizzo - NT peak draft
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik @Rood and Imran @Annihilate Now! start with the good news by celebrating Manchester United Women's emphatic FA Cup win over Spurs at Wembley and the future of manager Marc Skinner.
Then it's the bad news and the ever worsening form of our Men with losses to Arsenal and Palace.
Finally the main debate - ETH Out now or keep him until the end of the season - if not longer. Are you Team Nik or Team Imran?
That being said, he comes on now with fresh legs and a point to prove
And any excuse to post these..
For all the talk of partnerships and teammates, I wouldn't want to overlook these two.
Two players who could drive their team forward. Antonio Cabrini, 1978 World Cup best young player, and 1982 World Cup Winner, scoring crucial goals along the way.
And Marco Tardelli, who's been highlighted often in drafts for his ability to drive his teams forward, and hound teams defensively, running himself into the ground for the cause.
Another facet of our set up that aims to get the best out of our best players. While Maicon may not be Cafu, Cabrini offers a more well rounded game that Carlos would, and his defensive ability would help nullify his opposite winger, while giving him something to think about going forward too.
Tardelli would be looking to keep an eye on Ballack, and itbwoild he a good tussle. There wouldn't be much of a midfield mismatch in terms of a dominant deciding factor because Makelele isn't the type to knock it around and pick open passes, as Szymaniak and Tardelli match up with Ballack and Didi. Especially as he'd have the roaming Ronaldinho to keep tabs on who could still cause some chaos.
Two players who could drive their team forward. Antonio Cabrini, 1978 World Cup best young player, and 1982 World Cup Winner, scoring crucial goals along the way.
And Marco Tardelli, who's been highlighted often in drafts for his ability to drive his teams forward, and hound teams defensively, running himself into the ground for the cause.
Another facet of our set up that aims to get the best out of our best players. While Maicon may not be Cafu, Cabrini offers a more well rounded game that Carlos would, and his defensive ability would help nullify his opposite winger, while giving him something to think about going forward too.
Tardelli would be looking to keep an eye on Ballack, and itbwoild he a good tussle. There wouldn't be much of a midfield mismatch in terms of a dominant deciding factor because Makelele isn't the type to knock it around and pick open passes, as Szymaniak and Tardelli match up with Ballack and Didi. Especially as he'd have the roaming Ronaldinho to keep tabs on who could still cause some chaos.
And more of a "general" video of R9 from 98 showing him terrorizing defenses and doing his thing.
No flat truck bullying on Italian substitutes here
No flat truck bullying on Italian substitutes here
==Tactics Update (Skizzo)==
Substitution as Ronaldo decides to take his 2002 haircut away
and returns as his 1998, pre-injury self with the pace and ruthlessness to cause teams problems on his own
No other changes as the "new" R9 comes in to add a new dimension to the attack to link up with Rivaldo, who single-handedly carried Brazil through some games with moments of magic, and Ronaldinho, who came into his own against England, dragging Brazil through to the semi final stage
Substitution as Ronaldo decides to take his 2002 haircut away
and returns as his 1998, pre-injury self with the pace and ruthlessness to cause teams problems on his own
No other changes as the "new" R9 comes in to add a new dimension to the attack to link up with Rivaldo, who single-handedly carried Brazil through some games with moments of magic, and Ronaldinho, who came into his own against England, dragging Brazil through to the semi final stage
Heading to bed in a bit, so I'll miss the end of this. Good luck for the rest of the game @Enigma_87 ill check in when I'm back around.
The people who wanted R98 must be creaming their pants. That '02 attack is one of the best of all time and if you take in to account that they were basically three players doing almost all of the offensive work I'd say it may even be the most efficient one. Suddenly Ronaldo from '98 is playing with them instead? 
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Good game @Skizzo . Always hard to face your teams as they are usually pretty flawless and no weakness whatsoever. I've done a great job of that 2002 remake of that great attack and had one of the best teams of the lot IMO.
Cheers mate, had fun putting this one together. No shame in going out to your team though! Good luck going forward.
Cheers @Annahnomoss @green_smiley for putting it all together
This game was also interesting. Will read the thread this weekend.