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13.06  Otto Rehhagel  MGR  Germany

I didn't expect to get sniped on Helenio Herrera but I've talked myself into liking this pick more.  The biggest compliment you can give a coach in any sport is that he can beat you with his team and turn around and beat you with yours.  This has been Rehhagel's MO throughout his career.

He first took a newly promoted Werder Bremen side to two Bundesliga titles, two DFB Pokal wins and a Cup Winner's Cup trophy in his 14 year run with Die Werderaner.  He then moved to Bayern, struggled with the politics and was sacked in the final month of the season right after beating Barcelona at the Nou Camp.  He started at the bottom again with Kaiserslautern who had just been relegated to 2 Bundesliga.  Under Rehhagel's guidance, they won promotion and the Bundesliga in two short years, sweeping Bayern home and away during the championship season.  His greatest achievement was yet to come.  He took over for an unfancied Greek national team and forged them into the champions of Euro 2004.  They weren't pretty but they were brutally efficient and they triumphed over the best sides Europe had to offer.

Rehhagel's tactics have been flexible over his long career but the Kontrollierte Offensive he used at Bremen featured a sweeper, wings crossing to a strong target man and stifling defense, all of which should fit in well with my team's philosophy.  I was a bit concerned he might clash with Beckenbauer who succeeded him as Bayern manager but I remembered I drafted young Franz the player, not the old Franz the bureaucrat.  Rehhagel may have some problems with Chilavert's style but the keeper's role is kind of self-limiting.

Appreciation article from the Equaliser

Plus he has a song about him

 
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13.8 - Mauro Ramos

A big bad Brazilian center back to give me some depth in the back. I remember reading that he's the only player to have won every trophy he competed for, or something like that.

 
Seeing all you guys with your Pirlos, and your Xabi Alonsos, and you Redondos was making me jealous.  I needed someone who could create from deep.  Or from more advanced positions.  Maybe from the left.  Or the right.  Someone with a ridiculous passing range, but also an absolute hammer of long shot.  And he should be physically imposing.  Like 6'2", 195 or so.  OK, maybe he's also a complete yellow card machine and more than a bit insane, but the heart wants what it wants.

I'm taking "Der Tiger" Stefan Effenberg, because he's GRRRREAT!  I have no idea if anyone is watching my YouTube links, but feast your eyes on the long passing in this video here.  It's not just long passing to set the tempo.  It's long passing to create insane scoring chances.  I can sub him in for Mascherano when I want more offense.  Or even for Tigana.  Or I could play a dual pivot and take off Seeler and watch him ping balls to Romario from deep.  

Also, I'm pretty sure I'm the only person who's had my starting RB ban my supersub CM from the national team for flipping off the fans.  So I've got that going for me, which is nice.


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heeeeeeeeey .... Maracana.

eta: love la bombonera pick, btw.

wiki etc:

The Maracanã Stadium (Portuguese: Estádio do Maracanã, standard Brazilian Portuguese: [esˈtadʒi.u du maɾakɐˈnɐ̃], local pronunciation: [iʃˈtadʒu du mɐˌɾakɐˈnɐ̃]) ), also known as Maracanã, officially Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho (IPA: [iʃˈtadʒ(i)u ʒoʁnaˈliʃtɐ ˈmaɾi.u ˈfiʎu]), is a football stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The stadium is part of a complex that includes an arena known by the name of Maracanãzinho, which means "the Little Maracanã" in Portuguese.

Owned by the Rio de Janeiro state government, it is, as is the Maracanã neighborhood where it is located, named after the Rio Maracanã, a now canalized river in Rio de Janeiro. It was opened in 1950 to host the FIFA World Cup, in which Brazil was beaten 2–1 by Uruguay in the deciding game. Since then, it has mainly been used for football matches between the major football clubs in Rio de Janeiro, including Flamengo, Fluminense, Botafogo and Vasco da Gama. It has also hosted a number of concerts and other sporting events.

The total attendance at the final game of the 1950 FIFA World Cup was 199,854, making it the world's largest stadium by capacity (when it was inaugurated). After its 2010–13 renovation, the rebuilt stadium currently seats 78,838 spectators, making it the largest stadium in Brazil and the second in South America after Estadio Monumental in Peru.[3]

 
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Spartans Rule said:
That's why my Roberto Carlos pick was so great. :patsselfonback:

I actually had a really absurd plan for left back if I didn't end up with RC. It would've been a terrible idea, but made for fun discussion.
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My absurd plan was to make Gareth Bale my left back. I don't think it's THAT crazy, but of course it depends on your tactical style. If you want your fullbacks man-marking wingers, it's a terrible idea obviously. But in a narrow formation full of hard workers at CM, it just might work.

 
The Gator said:
Here's a quote for you;

The Norwegian full-back has revealed his fury at the former AC Milan stalwart after he began celebrating at half-time of the infamous 2005 Champions League final. Riise told about how the Italian's face made him furious as the teams trudged back to the dressing rooms.

"That little f*****. He celebrated at half-time," he said.

Riise said: "When we scored our first he s*** himself. As soon as we got one goal back he knew. I loved seeing his face then."

You drafted a pants ####ter 
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Lol...never heard that story...                      I will always hold a special place in my heart for the Norwegian ginger...a cult hero at Roma...& his goal against Juve?...ahhh,  'twould take your breath away..."Rosso!  Rosso! Rosso!"

 
(I feel like a stalker in here) Out of curiosity, who took Zambrotta & when?  He was one of the best attacking FBs I've seen, with good defensive positioning & awareness (all be it in a smaller window), as I couldn't consistently watch Serie A or other leagues till @ 11 yrs ago.  What's a good site to find all time positional rankings by position?  Thanks in advance...This thread is a beautiful thing.

 
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Lots of good attackers still on the board, but having adopted Estadio Azteca as our home stadium, I feel I would be remiss if I did not bring in a Mexican player to the team:

Hugo Sanchez - Striker - Mexico

4th all-time leading scorer in La Liga.

I imagine the Azteca erupting when he pulls this off as an impact sub


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I'll take Robert Lewandowski.  Better than Aguero and taken many rounds later.

 
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13.15 Old Trafford

The Theatre of Dreams.

"Old Trafford is a football stadium in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, England, and the home of Manchester United. With a capacity of 75,635, it is the largest club stadium of any football team in the United Kingdom, the third-largest stadium and the second-largest football stadium in the United Kingdom, and the eleventh-largest in Europe."

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The Sir Alex Ferguson Stand (North Stand) seen from the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand (South Stand)


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13.16 Wembley (old/new)

"Wembley is the Cathedral of football. It is the capital of football. It is the heart of football." -Pele

 
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Kafka said:
(I feel like a stalker in here) Out of curiosity, who took Zambrotta & when?  He was one of the best attacking FBs I've seen, with good defensive positioning & awareness (all be it in a smaller window), as I couldn't consistently watch Serie A or other leagues till @ 11 yrs ago.  What's a good site to find all time positional rankings by position?  Thanks in advance...This thread is a beautiful thing.
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I took him in the 8th.

 
Sinn Fein said:
Lots of good attackers still on the board, but having adopted Estadio Azteca as our home stadium, I feel I would be remiss if I did not bring in a Mexican player to the team:

Hugo Sanchez - Striker - Mexico

4th all-time leading scorer in La Liga.

I imagine the Azteca erupting when he pulls this off as an impact sub


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Sucks

 
charvik said:
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
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At club level Rush played for Liverpool F.C. from 1980-1987 and 1988-1996, and is the club's all-time leading goalscorer, having scored a total of 346 goals in all competitions during his two spells at the club. At international level he made 73 appearances for the Wales national football team and remains the record goalscorer for his country with 28 goals between 1980 and 1996.

Five typical Rush goals:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_Q_leTHfq0

Never one to waste time taking extra touches, it's usually touch, shot, goal. Just clinical and so typical of his style. He wasn't the best technician, the fastest runner, the best shot, or flashy player, he just possessed that uncanny drive and ability to be at the right spot at the right time. 

No. 3 in the 100 players that shook the Kop:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQpT5V6hKG8

 
13.17 Tostao, Forward/AM, Brazil

Tostao is best known as Pele's strike partner at the 1970 World Cup, where the two interchanged positions to torment the defense. He was known for his intelligent play and passing, but also had more than 300 career goals despite having to retire at age 27 due to an eye injury. After his playing career, he became a doctor.

I almost took Tostao as a starter, but I'm happy to have him as a backup option at either forward or AMC.

 
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14.2 Wesley Sneijder, Winger, CM, AM, Holland and Ajax/Real Madrid/Inter/Galatasarsy

The ultimate utility player for a dream team. He can provide width on either wing, drop back into a central midfield role, or assume a more direct attacking midfield position. He is one of the best crossers in the world and his service to Zlatan will prove invaluable. 

Sneijders quality cannot be understated. He was voted MOTM in six of the eleven World Cup games he's played in. IMO his move to Turkey was somewhat peculiar given that he was still in his prime - I'm afraid in many people's eyes it taints his legacy. But I've always viewed him as a killer who was absolutely tenacious on the field.

 
14.1 Didier Deschamps, DM, France

The captain of France's 1998 World Cup and 2000 Euro championship teams. Gives me another extremely hard-working and tenacious player for my midfield, and a little bit more defensive option to help see out games.

 
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Spartans Rule said:
14.1 Didier Deschamps, DM, France

The captain of France's 1998 World Cup and 2000 Euro championship teams. Gives me another extremely hard-working and tenacious player for my midfield, and a little bit more defensive option to help see out games.
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Tenacious DD

 
Ramsay Hunt Experience said:
I was wondering what took so long with Hugo Sanchez.  I figured most drafters couldn't see him because he was off somewhere counting his Pichichis.
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After watching a video of Hugol's crazy bicycle-kick goals, I was hell-bent on drafting him in the 5th round. He goes in the first in a draft based solely on YouTube highlights. But there's so many good forwards, and he was a bit of a poacher, probably wasn't as well-rounded as some of the other legends.

Still, he's arguably the best North American player in history and does seem like a nice value this late.

 
I'll always take a poacher.  I suppose I'm old school.  Particularly in a draft like this, where playmaking options are abundant, give me the guys who have mastered the most difficult skill in the sport.  Scoring goals. 

 
14.3  Raymond Kopa - MF - France

Won the Ballon d'Or, came in 2nd and 3rd twice.  That's a dominating 4 year run of form.  

Raymond Kopa (French pronunciation: [ʁɛmɔ̃ kɔpa]; born 13 October 1931) is a former French footballer, integral to theFrench national team of the 1950s. At club level he was part of the legendary Real Madrid team of the 1950s, winning three European Cups.

Often considered one of leading players of his generation, Kopa was a free-role playmaker who was quick, agile and known for his love of dribbling. He was also a renowned playmaker, as well as a prolific scorer.[1] In 1958, Kopa was named the Ballon d'Or. In 1970 he became the first football player to receive the Légion d'honneur, and in 2004, Pelénamed him one of the 125 Greatest Living Footballers at a FIFA Awards Ceremony.[2]


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