All Time Soccer/Football Draft and Tourney (2 Viewers)

[charvik]

I would never forgive myself if I made my lads play their home games at any other pitch than:

Anfield

I am not drafting it for the abomination of the Rodgers/Owl face eras, but rather the famous nights under Shanks and Paisley. There is a reason this ground is considered such an epic place to play.

" Liverpool did not lose a match at Anfield during the 1893–94, 1970–71, 1976–77, 1978–79, 1979–80, 1987–88, and 2008–09 seasons. They won all their home games during the 1893–94 season. Liverpool's longest winning streak at home extended from January 1978 to January 1981, a period encompassing 85 games, in which Liverpool scored 212 goals and conceded 35.[65] Liverpool's worst losing streak at Anfield is three games. This has occurred three times in the club's history to date (1899–1900, 1906–07 and 1908–09 seasons). "

" 'Fortress Anfield' gained a reputation as one of the most difficult grounds for visiting teams. Manager Bill Shankly, had a sign proclaiming 'This Is Anfield' mounted on the wall above the exit from the players tunnel to intimidate the opposition. Many Liverpool players reach up and touch the sign as they pass underneath it for good luck."

I find it fitting to make this selection today, after 27 years of fight. JFT96 indeed!

 

[charvik]

@Eephus

 

[Sinn Fein]

Bale may have gone on to be a great LB - but he never was a great LB, nor is he currently a great LB - this is not the format for him to learn on the job...

Having said that - love Bale as an attacking player - he was going to be my next pick.

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

What are the chances Charvik notices if I give him Goodison Park on the spreadsheet?

 

[PIK95]

Harry disagrees with you.  At least for one night. He's on my bench fwiw.

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

You have a pick outstanding @El Floppo

 

[The Gator]

What are the chances Charvik notices if I give him Goodison Park on the spreadsheet?

 A billion percent

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

Off to pick up my kid (he dribbled for the first time on Sunday, he looks to be a left winger).  Will check back in around 8PM.  Be nice without me.

 

[El Floppo]

Ivan the Terrible.

going to pair my ruskie GK with the best ruskie CB in their history just so there's no language confusion. multiple times on ballon d'or lists, won everything he could in the ussr and would have won a lot more if he could've played outside the motherland.

Albert Shesternyov- CB.

 

[Eephus]

I doubt subs will be factored into the simulator's logic so I'm going with a personal favorite who inspired me to follow him down the rabbit hole of African football.  I don't want to see him wearing another team's shirt.

12.xx Jay Jay Okocha  AMC  Nigeria

He may not get along with my TBA manager although no less of a troglodyte than Big Sam appreciated his talents when they were in Bolton.  

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

@AcerFC up

 

[AcerFC]

12 Robert Pires, M, France

@Steve Tasker @The Gator

 

[The Gator]

You know what you need down a goal, the one thing people look to and every manager wishes they could being off the bench...

God

12.-- ROBBIE FOWLER, ST, ENGLAND...

 

[The Gator]

@Brady Marino

 

[Brady Marino]

Alright, so time for the laughs.

I'm switching my formation from 4-2-3-1 wide to a 4-2-2-2. And this pick means that Wayne Rooney...you know, that pick I made a big deal about...becomes a supersub. Because this is the OTHER African that is mentioned among the African GOAT conversations and he's been ultra productive in a long-running career that still continues to this day. 255 career goals in 505 career club games.

And I just cannot freaking resist pairing him with Weah to create a bonerific African strike force. Ronaldo and Gento on the wings feeding Weah and Eto'o is St. Bernard slobber-worthy. 

12.15 - Samuel Eto'o, Cameroon, multiple teams


Personal information


Full name


Samuel Eto'o Fils[1]


Date of birth


10 March 1981 (age 35)


Place of birth


Douala, Cameroon[2]

Height


1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[3][4][5]

Playing position


Striker


Club information


Current team


Antalyaspor


Number


9


Youth career


1992–1996


Kadji Sports Academy


1996–1997


Real Madrid


Senior career*


Years


Team


Apps†


(Gls)†


1997–2000


Real Madrid


3


(0)


1997–1998


→ Leganés (loan)


30


(4)


1999


→ Espanyol (loan)


0


(0)


2000


→ Mallorca (loan)


19


(6)


2000–2004


Mallorca


120


(48)


2004–2009


Barcelona


145


(108)


2009–2011


Inter Milan


67


(33)


2011–2013


Anzhi Makhachkala


53


(25)


2013–2014


Chelsea


21


(9)


2014–2015


Everton


14


(3)


2015


Sampdoria


18


(2)


2015–


Antalyaspor


25


(17)


National team


2000


Cameroon U23


6


(1)


1997–2014


Cameroon


118


(54[6])


Teams managed


2015-2016


Antalyaspor

Eto'o is a fast, energetic forward, who is known for his stamina, work-rate and his accurate finishing ability in the air and with his feet.[84][85][86] A prolific goalscorer with good technique,[87] Eto'o is primarily deployed as a striker, although during his time at Inter, under José Mourinho, he demonstrated notable tactical intelligence and versatility.[84] During Inter's 2009–10 treble-winning season, Eto'o played an important role in the squad, and was utilised as a winger or even as an attacking midfielder in Mourinho's 4–2–3–1 formation, where he was primarily required to help his team creatively and defensively.[88] During the return leg of the Champions League semi-final match against Barcelona, Eto'o demonstrated his workrate and versatility by playing as an attacking fullback following Thiago Motta's controversial sending-off.[89] Eto'o has also been renowned for his leadership, opportunism and mentality throughout his career.[89][90] In his prime, Eto'o was regarded by pundits as one of the best strikers in the world;[91] he is currently regarded as one of the greatest African players of all time.[92] Despite losing some of his speed with age, he continued to maintain a consistent goalscoring rate as a striker, due to his ability to get into good positions and time his attacking runs, as shown by his goal in a 6–3 loss against Chelsea on 30 August 2014, during his time with Everton.[93] Despite his advancing age, Eto'o has maintained his dribbling skills, which he uses to his advantage to beat defenders and assist teammates.[94]

Here's how Real Marino looks now.

 

[Brady Marino]

@jonessed then @wdcrob for two.

 

[The Gator]

Also better than Rooney

 

[Brady Marino]

Also better than Rooney

Yeah, but your mom isn't.

 

[jonessed]

Rinus Michels - manager.

can't do much of a write-up now.  Will come back to it.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

Rinus Michels - manager.

can't do much of a write-up now.  Will come back to it.

Already drafted @jonessed

 

[Eephus]

Rinus Michels - manager.

can't do much of a write-up now.  Will come back to it.

Michael Rinus still available

 

[PIK95]

I wouldn't mind trading for Rooney.   Gareth Bale?

 

[Sinn Fein]

Already drafted @jonessed

Should have waited for him to do the write up...

 

[jonessed]

Already drafted @jonessed

Thanks.

Donadoni was my first-choice RM because of his playing style.  Good with both feet, high work-rate, stamina, defensively reliable.  He was mostly a winger, but his skill set makes him suitable to cut inside as well.

Roberto Donadoni (Italian pronunciation: [roˈbɛrto donaˈdoːni]; born 9 September 1963) is an Italian football manager and former midfielder, who is currently manager for Bologna.

A complete winger, known for his pace, stamina, offensive capabilities, distribution, and technique,[1] he began his career with Atalanta, and he later became a pillar of the powerhouse A.C. Milan team of the late 1980s and early 1990s, achieving notable domestic and international success during his time with the club.

Donadoni started his career with Atalanta in 1982, winning the Serie C1 title, and the Serie Btitle in 1984. He transferred to A.C. Milan in 1986 and he became a mainstay in the legendary team that dominated Italy and Europe in the late 80s and early to mid 90s. Usually playing a right-sided wide midfield role, Donadoni was a vital part of Milan's squad under both Sacchi and Capello, winning six Serie A titles, three European Cups, four Italian Supercups, three European Super Cups, and two Intercontinental Cups during his time at Milan. Although Donadoni failed to win the Coppa Italia with Milan, he reached the final twice, during the 1989–90 and 1997–98seasons.[2][3]

Regarded as one of Italy's greatest ever wingers, Donadoni was a quick, consistent, and complete wide midfielder, who was capable of playing on either wing, through the centre, or even as an attacking midfielder, although he was most frequently deployed on the right flank. A highly talented player, who was an important member of his club and national sides throughout his career, he stood out for his pace, agility, and his outstanding technical ability; his acceleration, control, dribbling skills, and creativity allowed him to beat players with feints when undertaking individual runs. A hard-working, tactically versatile, and energetic player, he was also known for his stamina, which allowed him to contribute defensively as well as offensively, as well as his vision and distribution. Donadoni possessed a unique capability to deliver assists to team-mates in the area from accurate curling crosses and set-pieces; he was also a powerful and accurate striker of the ball from distance with both feet, despite being naturally right footed.[1][2][3]Michel Platini described him as Italy's greatest player of the 90s.[11]


ClubEdit



Milan[2][3]

• Serie A (6): 1987–88, 1991–92, 1992–93, 1993–94, 1995–96, 1998–99; Runner-up (2): 1989–90, 1990–91
  
• Coppa Italia Runner-up (2): 1989–90, 1997–98
  
• Supercoppa Italiana (4): 1988, 1992, 1993, 1994
  
• European Cup/Champions League (3): 1988–89, 1989–90, 1993–94; Runner-up (2): 1992–93, 1994–95
  
• UEFA Super Cup (3): 1989, 1990, 1994; Runner-up (1): 1993
  

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

12.17 Bastian Schweinsteiger, SOD, Germany

Another player who never got the individual plaudits he deserved, but made every team he was on better.  

8x league winner with Bayern
World Cup winner
4th most caps all-time for Germany, 2nd most capped midfielder (114, behind only Lothar)
Voted 8th best player in history of the Bundesliga by a panel of German coaches


 "Boundless energy", "strong tactical sense" and a great shot from range make him a perfect outside pairing with Willian.  He replaces Aguero in the starting lineup as the left-side of my midfield diamond with Kaka moving into the front three.

13.01 Pep Guardiola, Manager, Spain

Player

6x La Liga Winner
Euro Cup Winner
Olympic Gold Medalist


Manager

5x League winner
2x Champions League (3x?)
2011 FIFA World Manager of the Year
4x La Liga Manager of the Year
All before turning 45


Not management's initial choice, but supporters groups rebelled at the negative bus-related tactics and general "Portuguese douchebaggery" of our first signing as unbefitting the rich history of the club and the incredible array of talent we've assembled.  And truly, who better to manage a 3-4-3?

....................Suarez
.....Kaka.............................Messi
....................Vieira
....Schweinsteiger..........Willian
....................Ballack
.......Costacurta.....Pique.....Silva
....................Buffon


It's a narrow setup that relies on Schweinsteiger and Willian covering every blade of grass.

Manager:  Pep

Subs:  Aguero

 

[Brady Marino]

I wouldn't mind trading for Rooney.   Gareth Bale?

Back off. He'll be a late game attacking sub/face puncher in blowouts.

 

[Brady Marino]

#### you @wdcrob on the Schweinstiger pick. That was my next pick!

 

[jonessed]

Jose Mourinho

His record is rather ridiculous.

In ten seasons of club management, Mourinho has led his club to win its domestic league eight times, the UEFA Champions League twice and the UEFA Cup once. Between 2003 and 2012, Mourinho did not go a single calendar year without winning at least one trophy.


Porto[197]

• Primeira Liga: 2002–03, 2003–04
  
• Taça de Portugal: 2002–03
  
• Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2003
  
• UEFA Champions League: 2003–04
  
• UEFA Cup: 2002–03
  
•  
  

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Mourinho_aug_2014.jpg


José Mourinho on the touchline against Leicester City in August 2014




Chelsea[197]

• Premier League: 2004–05, 2005–06, 2014–15
  
• FA Cup: 2006–07
  
• Football League Cup: 2004–05, 2006–07, 2014–15
  
• FA Community Shield: 2005
  
•  
  

Inter Milan[197]

• Serie A: 2008–09, 2009–10
  
• Coppa Italia: 2009–10
  
• Supercoppa Italiana: 2008
  
• UEFA Champions League: 2009–10
  
•  
  

Real Madrid[197]

• La Liga: 2011–12
  
• Copa del Rey: 2010–11
  
• Supercopa de España: 2012
  

Individual

• Onze d'Or Coach of the Year: 2005[198]
• FIFA World Coach of the Year: 2010[7]
• IFFHS World's Best Club Coach: 2004,[199] 2005,[199] 2010,[199] 2012[199]
• Premier League Manager of the Year: 2004–05,[197] 2005–06,[197] 2014–15[197
• Serie A Manager of the Year: 2008–09,[200] 2009–10[201]
• Albo Panchina d'Oro: 2009–10[202]
• Miguel Muñoz Trophy: 2010–11,[203] 2011–12[204]
• UEFA Manager of the Year: 2002–03,[205] 2003–04[205]
• UEFA Team of the Year: 2003,[205] 2004,[205] 2005,[205] 2010[205]
• World Soccer Magazine World Manager of the Year: 2004,[206] 2005,[206] 2010[207]
• BBC Sports Personality of the Year Coach Award: 2005[208]
• La Gazzetta dello Sport Man of the Year: 2010[209]
• International Sports Press Association Best Manager in the World: 2010[210
• Portuguese Coach of the Century: 2015[4]

 

[PIK95]

Will anyone pick any fat waiters?

 

[Brady Marino]

Well, I won't get my German super-sub, so I've been forced to actually be practical. Now, I take the man who will lead my team to glory (or mediocrity, for all I know, I'm dead money already).

I won't get Anfield, and my roster is completely bereft of Liverpool alums, so I might as well take the most legendary coach in Liverpool history.

13.03 Bob Paisley, Liverpool manager

“Mind you, I've been here during the bad times too - one year we came second.”

“This is the second time I've beaten the Germans here... the first time was in 1944. I drove into Rome on a tank when the city was liberated.” - after Liverpool won the European Cup in Rome in 1977.

“I’ve made a promise and I never break a promise. I’m going to Liverpool.” - teenage Paisley to his beloved Sunderland who after rejecting him as being ‘too small’ tried to pinch him from the Reds.

Bob Paisley is a legend, for his success as the manager of Liverpool FC. He won 6 Football League First Division titles between 1976 and 1983. The formidable Merseyside club won other major titles under his command, including the UEFA Cup in 1976, three European Cup titles and three League Cups.

Paisley has an impressive record of achievements. Besides winning 19 trophies in 9 years, he was named the Manager of the Year 6 times in that period. He was the first manager to win the European Cup three times, in 1977, 1978 and 1981, an achievement later matched by Carlo Ancelotti after leading Real Madrid in winning the Champions League in 2014.

Style (from ESPNFC)

The flashy tactical terms of the day were ignored by Paisley, but his team were always rigorously organised. Shankly’s final season had seen Red Star Belgrade destroy Liverpool in the European Cup. A previously direct style was abandoned for a possession game far better suited to European competition. “Pass and move” swept all before it, both at home and abroad. Simplicity was key. There was no need for flannel.

“Some of the jargon is frightening,” Paisley told the Liverpool Daily Post as his retirement approached in 1983. “They talk of ‘getting round the back’ and sound like burglars. They say, ‘You’ve got to make more positive runs’ or ‘You're too negative.' That sounds as though you’re filling the team with electricians. But people talk like this without real depth or knowledge of what they’re really talking about.”


Liverpool

Winner

• Football League First Division (6): 1975–76,[31] 1976–77,[32] 1978–79,[33] 1979–80,[34] 1981–82,[35] 1982–83[36]
• League Cup (3): 1980–81,[37][38] 1981–82,[39] 1982–83[40]
• FA Charity Shield (6): 1974,[41] 1976,[42] 1977,[43] 1979,[44] 1980,[45] 1982[46]
• European Cup (3): 1976–77,[47] 1977–78,[48] 1980–81[49]
• UEFA Cup (1): 1975–76[50][51]
• UEFA Super Cup (1): 1977[52][53]

Runner Up

• Football League First Division (2): 1974–75,[54] 1977–78[55]
• FA Cup (1): 1976–77[56]
• League Cup (1): 1977–78[57][58]
• Intercontinental Cup (1): 1981[59]
• UEFA Super Cup (1): 1978[60][61]

Managerial statistics[SIZE=small][[/SIZE]edit]



Team


From


To


Record


G


W


D


L


Win %


Liverpool


26 August 1974


1 July 1983


535


308


131


96


57.57


As an individual[SIZE=small][[/SIZE]edit]

• Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE): 1983
  
• PFA Merit Award: 1983
  
• FWA Tribute Award: 1984
  
• English Football Hall of Fame (Manager): 2002
  
• European Hall of Fame (Manager): 2008
  
• Football Manager of the Year Award (6):[6] 1975–76, 1976–77, 1978–79, 1979–80, 1981–82, 1982–83
  

 

[Brady Marino]

@Steve Tasker/ @The Gator time.

 

[charvik]

God

Fantastic pick, he wouldn't have lasted after my next round. Who doesn't want him on the pitch.

 

[The Gator]

We get the local fans along with the stadium, right? 

asking for a friend 

 

[Rooney10]

Question, do teams drafting players that later go on to manage have to specify in which capacity they are drafting or do they automatically get both?  Sorry if this has already be asked/answered. 

 

[Eephus]

Question, do teams drafting players that later go on to manage have to specify in which capacity they are drafting or do they automatically get both?  Sorry if this has already be asked/answered. 

Alan Shearer should be deployed as a manager

 

[The Gator]

13.04 - La Bombonera


La Bombonera


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Bombonera_Boca_Juniors.JPG

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Labombonerapan.jpg


Full name


Estadio Alberto J. Armando


Former names


Estadio Boca Juniors (1940-1986)
Estadio Camilo Cichero (1986–2000)


Location


Brandsen 805 CP 1161
La Boca, Buenos Aires


Owner


Boca Juniors


Capacity


49,000[1]

Record attendance


57,395 (Boca-San Lorenzo, 25 May 1940)[2]

Field size


105 x 68 m


Surface


Grass

 

[The Gator]

@AcerFC

 

[AcerFC]

13 Denis Irwin, D, Ireland

@Eephus

 

[Eephus]

You can skip me.  I'll pick later tonight

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

@charvik

 

[Native]

I'll be honest - really don't want this draft to end  

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

I'll be honest - really don't want this draft to end  

And miss the simulation?!

The only thing better than this draft will be the schtick of the tournament and the fact that at the end we'll have a "winner".

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

I'll be honest - really don't want this draft to end  

Lehigh still has 8 picks to go, so you might get your wish.

I kid, Lehigh!

 

[The Gator]

I'll be honest - really don't want this draft to end  

If we don't skip Lehigh, it won't...

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

Am I watching YouTube reviews of the FIFA Ultimate Team version of my next pick?  Why yes, I am.

 

[PIK95]

((Neo)) is up?

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

@((Morpheus)) is now OTC.  Then PIK, then me.

 

[The Gator]

Lehigh still has 8 picks to go, so you might get your wish.

I kid, Lehigh!

My Link

 

[charvik]

Oops, didn't expect such a fast turnaround.

as good as God is off the bench, let's bring on the true legend, and best poacher ever.

Ian Rush

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwyN9__not4

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

My Link

Having it be my Boo was a nice touch.