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The Gator
Footballguy
El Floppo
Footballguy
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
Yeah, I wouldn't worry too much about doing it that way, particularly because we'll have variances in formation. What would be good for the thread is for each team to use the lineup builder or tactics site of their choice and link to the formation. Then list your subs and managers.
El Floppo
Footballguy
last minute game winner specialist extraordinaire.... Roger Milla, forward, Cameroon.
I've told the story before of getting to play aginst the Cameroon squad when they were training in hannover for an african nations cup- I was with the CA u19 side. we were all staying at the training facilities- friend and I went for a clandestine beer one night at the facilities pub... had a drink with roger milla. talked (poorly) in french about cold-war stuff (1985), how america was leading the world to destruction (his words) with the nuclear arms race (my friend was on his way to annapolis- had a different view). then got to play against him and his team a couple days later at the training grounds there. it was 4-0 before I could blink, but not before I got megged a half-dozen times.
I've told the story before of getting to play aginst the Cameroon squad when they were training in hannover for an african nations cup- I was with the CA u19 side. we were all staying at the training facilities- friend and I went for a clandestine beer one night at the facilities pub... had a drink with roger milla. talked (poorly) in french about cold-war stuff (1985), how america was leading the world to destruction (his words) with the nuclear arms race (my friend was on his way to annapolis- had a different view). then got to play against him and his team a couple days later at the training grounds there. it was 4-0 before I could blink, but not before I got megged a half-dozen times.
charvik
Footballguy
Charvik FC
Tactics: 4-1-2-3
Starting Lineup:
1. Manuel Neuer
2. Jose Antonio Camacho
3. Gaetano Scirea
4. Ronald Koeman
5. Phil Neal
6. Luis Monti
7. Francesco Totti
8. Falcao
9. John Barnes
10. Bruno Conti
11. Ferenc Puskas
Subs:
12. Ian Rush - Super sub, for when Puskas are being taken out of the game (lol), by large, fast and mobile defenders, or I need a header to win it.
13. Agostino Di Bartlomei - Injury cover play maker, and critical in the more defensive formations.
14. Alan Hansen - Defensive sub primarily for Koeman, to protect a lead, or if I need extra defensive support.
15. Mark Van Bommel - Tank/def midfielder, for kicking people off the game
16. Jozsef Bozsik - Injury cover def holding mid
17. Manuel Amoros - Can cover both FB positions, and not lose a bit.
18. Ricardo Zamora - Will handle our Cognac and smoking section. Will also be responsible for game day kits. Oh, and GK sub.
Manager:
Ernst Happel - I am keeping true to his style of play, which is why the formations are chosen. Especially to counter the managers selected in my group. He favors an attacking style of play, keeping opponents under constant pressure. Happel get his team to control the game. An added bonus often overlooked when choosing manager is that he is fluent in French, German, Italian and Spanish, which means all my players are covered either by the first or second language.
Home Field:
Anfield
Alternate tactics:
4-2-3-1
Unbalanced 4-1-3-2
4-2-1-3
Tactics: 4-1-2-3
Starting Lineup:
1. Manuel Neuer
2. Jose Antonio Camacho
3. Gaetano Scirea
4. Ronald Koeman
5. Phil Neal
6. Luis Monti
7. Francesco Totti
8. Falcao
9. John Barnes
10. Bruno Conti
11. Ferenc Puskas
Subs:
12. Ian Rush - Super sub, for when Puskas are being taken out of the game (lol), by large, fast and mobile defenders, or I need a header to win it.
13. Agostino Di Bartlomei - Injury cover play maker, and critical in the more defensive formations.
14. Alan Hansen - Defensive sub primarily for Koeman, to protect a lead, or if I need extra defensive support.
15. Mark Van Bommel - Tank/def midfielder, for kicking people off the game
16. Jozsef Bozsik - Injury cover def holding mid
17. Manuel Amoros - Can cover both FB positions, and not lose a bit.
18. Ricardo Zamora - Will handle our Cognac and smoking section. Will also be responsible for game day kits. Oh, and GK sub.
Manager:
Ernst Happel - I am keeping true to his style of play, which is why the formations are chosen. Especially to counter the managers selected in my group. He favors an attacking style of play, keeping opponents under constant pressure. Happel get his team to control the game. An added bonus often overlooked when choosing manager is that he is fluent in French, German, Italian and Spanish, which means all my players are covered either by the first or second language.
Home Field:
Anfield
Alternate tactics:
4-2-3-1
Unbalanced 4-1-3-2
4-2-1-3
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Brady Marino
Footballguy
Embedded pics are back?
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
Eephus
Footballguy
Brady Marino
Footballguy
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propaganda_in_North_Korea#/media/File:Fahey_DSCF2839_(6074653969).jpg
People's Republic of Marino
Tactics: 4-2-2-2
Starting Lineup:
1. Iker Casillas
2. Bixente Lizarazu
3. Laurent Blanc
4. John Terry
5. Cafu
6. Yaya Toure
7. Didi
8. Francisco Gento
9. Cristiano Ronaldo
10. George Weah
11. Samuel Eto'o
Subs:
12. AMC/ST Wayne Rooney
13. CM/DM Arturo Vidal
14. LB/CB/RB Jerome Boateng
15. CM/AM Park "Three Lungs" Ji Sung
16. CB Leonardo Bonucci
17. GK Thibaut Courtois
18. ST Kunishige Kamamoto
Manager: Bob Paisley
Home Field: Rungrado 1st of May Stadium, North Korea
Alternate tactics: Will be done at later time
People's Republic of Marino
Tactics: 4-2-2-2
Starting Lineup:
1. Iker Casillas
2. Bixente Lizarazu
3. Laurent Blanc
4. John Terry
5. Cafu
6. Yaya Toure
7. Didi
8. Francisco Gento
9. Cristiano Ronaldo
10. George Weah
11. Samuel Eto'o
Subs:
12. AMC/ST Wayne Rooney
13. CM/DM Arturo Vidal
14. LB/CB/RB Jerome Boateng
15. CM/AM Park "Three Lungs" Ji Sung
16. CB Leonardo Bonucci
17. GK Thibaut Courtois
18. ST Kunishige Kamamoto
Manager: Bob Paisley
Home Field: Rungrado 1st of May Stadium, North Korea
Alternate tactics: Will be done at later time
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charvik
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Brady Marino
Footballguy
He played a 4-4-2, with the only difference being that Gento and Ronaldo would have been LM and RM instead of AML and AMR. Paisley was also pretty adaptable based on what I've read about him.Like Paisley would ever play 4-2-2-2
charvik
Footballguy
adaptable yes, but never pushing his wide players that far ahead. He wanted his wingers to hug the touchline, be responsible up and down, and required a lot more stamina from them over the full backs. Also big on equilibrium on the field, so Ronaldo will be wasted on the right side, which I don't mind. He'll also be winded after 15 minutes chasing Barnes and Camacho up and down the field, especially after Camacho rattles his bones early. :wave:
ETA: I also love your 2 statues at CB. We will be running circles around them.
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Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
Save that for the game threads, nerds.
So we'll start games tomorrow around 10 or 11. I'll probably tweak the set pieces but not much else tonight. Otherwise, I'll chart up some goal distribution charts for tomorrow's matches. I already have some content from Gator.
So we'll start games tomorrow around 10 or 11. I'll probably tweak the set pieces but not much else tonight. Otherwise, I'll chart up some goal distribution charts for tomorrow's matches. I already have some content from Gator.
The Gator
Footballguy
We should ask UEFA to move the match forward one day
eta, at least the pre-game voting banter stuff. If RHE doesn't have time today he can just run the dice tomorrow
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charvik
Footballguy
never too early for in-game banter...
What type of content are you looking for?
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
Assume that for every goal, I'm going to roll a 20 sided die. Each result would describe the goal, or even better, have a You Tube video supporting it.
So while most teams might not have any goals from defenders, maybe you want a few rolls to denote long-distance screamers from Koeman. Or a few designating that they came from a wonder pass from Totti. Gator has sent me about 20 YouTube links for various situations. This isn't a requirement, it just eases my load a bit.
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
charvik
Footballguy
The Gator
Footballguy
Brady Marino
Footballguy
I've admitted many times I'm dead money in these things.
That said, Bob Paisley will be managing in North Korea. He'll manage how we say he'll manage...
Brady Marino
Footballguy
Brady Marino
Footballguy
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
Congrats to Danny Drinkwater for doing what Steven Gerrard couldn't.Guy couldn't even lead Tottenham to the title this year.
shader
Footballguy
Ok so a request on the game threads. At some level, each team needs to do a write-up on their team. I researched a ton of players over the last few weeks, but not enough.
So when I see a Greek philosopher in the middle of Gators lineup...I don't know how to take it.
Another thing..as a voter I'm going to wait to cast my vote until a little banter has gone back and forth between the two contestants.
So when I see a Greek philosopher in the middle of Gators lineup...I don't know how to take it.
Another thing..as a voter I'm going to wait to cast my vote until a little banter has gone back and forth between the two contestants.
The Gator
Footballguy
Specifically why I linked to gifs/pics in the lineup.
Maybe not a a writeup one each guy, but you click and you'll see at least who they play for a something
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
Still contend that Senna was the Player of the Tournament in the 2008 Euros. A complete revelation to me.
Native
Footballguy
Completely agree on writeups. Will be really interesting to hear each teams narrative and how they justify the players and tactics.
The Gator
Footballguy
El Floppo
Footballguy
Thomas N'kono, GK, Cameroon
in that Cameroon game, I took a quick indirect free kick from about 25-30 yards out. No wall, and N'kono standing on the Pk spot arms akimbo. I absolutely nailed it... Never hit a ball as well as that- screaming, dipping and bending into the upper right V. I just scored against Cameroon! ... Except... Wait. N'kono takes a giant one footed stride backwards towards goal, springs off the back foot and somehow gets up to that corner to fingertip the ball just over the bar. One ####### step! Best save I've ever seen.
in that Cameroon game, I took a quick indirect free kick from about 25-30 yards out. No wall, and N'kono standing on the Pk spot arms akimbo. I absolutely nailed it... Never hit a ball as well as that- screaming, dipping and bending into the upper right V. I just scored against Cameroon! ... Except... Wait. N'kono takes a giant one footed stride backwards towards goal, springs off the back foot and somehow gets up to that corner to fingertip the ball just over the bar. One ####### step! Best save I've ever seen.
Charlie Steiner
Footballguy
I was going to double-check the spreadsheet to make sure I don't pick players that have already been taken, but I can't remember all of the players I wanted. I can post many from memory but would prefer to refer to the list I created but don't have on me. If you guys want to proceed with your league games, you don't have to wait for me, as I probably won't be able to post my team until either tonight or tomorrow morning.
But, as a teaser, the team is coached by Harry Keough, features Martin Skrtel (FWIW, he and Koeman would have been my first two picks), Kyle Beckerman (alumnus of my kids' HS), and a cast of other misfits that should have some name recognition if nothing else.
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El Floppo
Footballguy
El Floppo
Footballguy
Davor Šuker (Croatian pronunciation: [dâʋor ʃǔːker] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Hr-Davor_Šuker.ogg listen); born 1 January 1968) is a retired Croatian footballer and president of the Croatian Football Federation since July 2012.[1] He played as a striker for a number of European clubs as well as the Croatian national team, where he is the all-time top scorer with 45 goals.
Šuker was born in Osijek. He began his footballing career in his hometown, playing for the local first division team Osijek as a 16-year-old. During his final season there, he became the league's top goal scorer. He signed for a bigger club, Dinamo Zagreb in 1989. The war in Croatia halted a promising season for the 21-year-old, eventually resulting in Šuker's move to Sevilla in 1991.
In La Liga Šuker was highly regarded, showing consistent form with Sevilla and being amongst the top goal scorers for consecutive seasons. He signed with Real Madrid 5 years later, and was again amongst the league's top scorers, which helped Madrid claim the La Liga title, the Supercup trophy and win the Champions League during his tenure there.
His move to Arsenal turned out to be a disappointment, as he managed to only rarely find his goal scoring form, but distinguished himself in the Gunners' UEFA Cup final berth in 2000. He concluded his career with shorter spells at West Ham United and in Germany where he played for 1860 Munich.
The crowning moment of Šuker's career was the 1998 World Cup in France, where he became the top goal scorer and won the Golden Boot by scoring 6 goals in 7 matches and also won Silver Ball 1998 at France as second best player of tournament (behind Ronaldo). His goal-scoring prowess proved instrumental as the Croatians surprisingly took third place, upsetting a strong Netherlands side, in their debut World Cup as an independent country. Croatia did not lose a single match in which Šuker scored prior to the semifinal loss to eventual champions France.
Named as Croatia's Golden Player for the UEFA 2003 Jubilee anniversary, he came third in the FIFA World Player of the Year awards in 1998, and is also on the FIFA 100 list of the top 125 greatest footballers, the only Croatian on the list.
eta: I may or may not have slept with his wife.
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El Floppo
Footballguy
what the heck happened to your guys yesterday? wwe territory. they took the costa bait hook line and stinker.
El Floppo
Footballguy
Pierre Michael Littbarski (German pronunciation: [ˈpi̯ɛʁ lɪtˈbaʁskiː]; born 16 April 1960 in West Berlin) is a German football manager and former player. He was mainly a winger or attacking midfielder and is best known for his brilliant dribbling abilities. He was a FIFA World Cup winner with West Germany in 1990. He was also runner–up twice in 1982 and 1986with West Germany. He was caretaker manager of VfL Wolfsburg after taking over from Steve McClaren from 7 February 2011 to 17 March 2011. Besides his native German, Littbarski is fluent in English, French and Japanese.
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Littbarski spent most of his playing career at 1. FC Köln, winning the DFB-Pokal once, in 1983, and was three times runner up in the Bundesliga (1982, 1989 and 1990). He has also played for RC Paris in Ligue 1 as well as for JEF United and Brummel Sendai in Japan. In his career, he was initially used as a deep-lying striker before being utilised as an attacking midfielder. "Litti", as he was nicknamed by German fans, was widely known for his excellent dribbling abilities and humorous attitude, being one of the fan favourites in GermanBundesliga during this decade. In 1985 his goal versus Werder Bremen was elected "Goal of the Year".
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Littbarski had a prolific but short career as part of the West German Under-21 side. He was a part of the squad that got to the 1982 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championshipfinal. The team lost to England 5–4 after a two-leg final (losing 1–3 away and winning 3–2 at home). Littbarski scored a hattrick against the English in Germany, but ultimately they lost the tie.
Littbarski earned his first cap for West Germany on 14 October 1981 in the 1982 World Cup qualification against Austria. West Germany manager Jupp Derwall started him in a three-man front line alongside Klaus Fischer and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. Littbarski's international career got off to a promising start, as he scored both the opening and the second goals in that game. His third international goal came at the 1982 World Cup, in the second round match against Spain, a 2–1 victory. Against France in the semi-final, Littbarski scored the opening goal and, later, on a penalty kick in the deciding post-overtime shoot-out. The now legendary match ended in a 3–3 draw. Littbarski was also involved in the dramatic equalizer, crossing to Horst Hrubesch, who headed to Fischer, who in turn scored with an overhead bicycle kick. A poignant scene in the penalty shooutout showed the young Littbarski consoling a tearful Uli Stielike, who missed a penalty, burying his head in Littbarski's shirt, as West Germany's goalkeeper, Schumacher saved Didier Six's penalty to even ths score, with the Germans eventually winning 5–4 on penalties. West Germany lost 3–1 to Italy in the final. Littbarski played the whole match, receiving a yellow card in the 88th minute.
At the UEFA Euro 1984, West Germany, with Littbarski, were eliminated in the group stage after a string of poor performances. The 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, while successful for West Germany, proved less so for Littbarski personally. He was benched by manager Franz Beckenbauer, and had to watch the semi–finals and the finals from the bench. Eventually, West Germany finished again as runners–up, this time losing 3–2 to Argentina. In 1987, he played in a notable match against England and scored two goals, one directly from a corner, as the Germans won 3–1.
The German players had high hopes for the UEFA Euro 1988 on their home soil. However, the hosts lost 2–1 to the Netherlands in the semi–finals. Littbarski did not score any goals in the tournament. In 1990, Littbarski enjoyed a successful final appearance at the FIFA World Cup, as West Germany won their third title, defeating Argentina 1–0 in the final in Rome. Littbarski scored his only goal in the group stage against Colombia but started three of the four games at the knockout stage, including the final.
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