GodShaveTheQueen
We mean it man, we love our queen!
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P-nut's write up:
Coach/motivator: Cantona
Basic diamond set up,
Defence
The 2 best attacking full backs of the past 10 years.
Stopper/sweeper duo in Santamaria and Carvalho
Midfield
Pirlo sat deep to dictate play with 3 energetic midfielders surrounding him
Gerrard on the right where he can drift wide and support Alves.
Davids on the right as the more defensive covering for Marcelo
Charlton as the key man to make everything come together, more on him later
Attack
The 2 Mullers. Thomas will float around using his game IQ to support attacks where he is most needed.
Gerd to be the fox in the box finishing off anything coming his way.
The whole idea of this draft was to build around Charlton to begin with, as he often gets overlooked when it comes to draft games and the impact he can make.
I think he's perfect for the modern day diamond in that he's extremely hard working, creative and can score a bucket load when needed. Here he can drift into his preferred left channel, as he's got Davids on that side so there isn't too much congestion when Marcelo gets forward.
Isotope's write up:
We will play exciting football, with a team glittered with creativity and goals from many sources. From defence to attack, every player in the team has high composure and good skill with the ball.
In attack, Cruyff fluidly interchange position with the deadly but hardworker Lewandowski and Barcelona legend Kubala.
Goals
To answer “where will the goals come from”, plenty of proven goalscorers in this Team:
R. Lewandowski - 221 goals in 240 games with 45 goals in 50 European games in the last 5 seasons.
Johan Cruyff – 295 goals in 391 games in his 11 best years.
Socrates – 110 goals in 180 games (1980-1983)
Kubala – 131 goals in 181 games with Barcelona.
With Cruyff as the team focal creator, he’s supported by Falcao – Socrates – Duncan Edwards midfield axis that guarantee Cruyff to get plenty of ball on his feet. Ball from Doctor Socrates will maximize Cruyff ability as goalscorer.
Defence
The team also equipped with strong defence. Marshalled by Bobby Moore the Captain, he partners Barry Hulshoff in sweeper – stopper role that they’re best at. On their side are energetic offensive full-backs Benarrivo and Kaltz. Although famous for their attacking prowess, these fullbacks are experienced winners and very good at defending also; proving their tactical awareness. Peter Shilton that won two European trophies (wow) guards between the poles.
Defence is also protected by Duncan Edwards (who can operate as CB) and Falcao.
Footnote: Barry Hulshoff
Hulshoff was part of the Ajax’s golden years in the early 70s. The centerback was a pillar in the very successful Amsterdam team. The career highlight was winning the Europan Cup three times: 1971, 1972 and 1973, while conceded none on the three Finals.
More than just an excellent stopper, as part of Total Football, he’s also comfortable passing from the back or scoring at the other end. In just 14 international caps, he scored 6 goals for Netherlands. There was argument that the Dutch might have won 1974 World Cup, if only he was not injured before Final the tournament.
Against Muller. In 1972/73 European Cup QF, Ajax’s Hulshoff met Bayern’s Muller in 2-leg ties. The round ended 5-2 to Ajax, where Muller only scored 1, after Ajax already led 5-1 in aggregate.