Official World Cup 2010 Fantasy League (1 Viewer)

[Steve Tasker]

"The Contenders" just said that Shunsuke Nakamura's left foot could "open a tin of beans"

 

[Fear The Turtle]

"The Contenders" just said that Shunsuke Nakamura's left foot could "open a tin of beans"

I'm still eating, bro.

 

[Fear The Turtle]

My last pick: Paulo da Silva - D - Paraguay.Many thanks to boub for getting my pick this morning and thanks to both boub and Tasker for running this thing. Looking forward to the next several weeks. Good luck to everyone.

I took him a few rounds ago

Sorry, another try: Dario Veron - D - Paraguay.

 

[kupcho1]

Tasker - what was your last pick?

 

[Steve Tasker]

ehh #### it

18.02 - Lucas Neill, DF, Australia

 

[PIK95]

My team: GK - Robert Green, EnglandGK - Claudio Bravo, ChileDF - Sergio Ramos, SpainDF - Gianluca Zambrotta, ItalyDF - Giovanni van Bronckhorst, NetherlandsDF - Ricardo Carvalho, PortugalDF - Emmanuel Eboue, Ivory CoastDF - Jonny Magallon, MexicoMF - David Silva, SpainMF - Matias Fernandez, ChileMF - Javier Mascherano, ArgentinaMF - Piotr Trochowski, GermanyMF - Shunsuke Nakamura, JapanMF - Sebastián Eguren, UruguayST - Wayne Rooney, EnglandST - Antonio Di Natale, ItalyST - Carlos Vela, MexicoST - Humberto Suazo, Chile

Now THIS is a squad I'm down with. Rooney will be high scorer as England takes it all! Mexico is going deep with Vela leading the way (my kid Hernandez is not even starting now..grr). LOVE Suazo if he's healthy. Matias, Piotr, Carvalho, Bronck, and Bravo are gonna be sneaky $$ and push you deep imo. Zambrotta is the only weak link that jumps out at me but they do need him. Good job bro!

YOU HAVE ALMOST NO WEAKNESS!!! Good job agaiun.

 

[PIK95]

PIK, gimme yoru assessment of my squadra.

I did. Twice even.

 

[kupcho1]

And now, some stats.

Country Taken

Argentina 19

Spain 18

England 18

Brazil 16

Netherlands 16

Germany 16

Italy 14

Portugal 11

France 11

United States 10

Mexico 10

Denmark 10

Chile 9

Serbia 9

Paraguay 9

Côte d'Ivoire 8

Cameroon 8

Nigeria 8

Uruguay 7

Switzerland 4

Ghana 4

Australia 3

Slovenia 3

Greece 3

Slovakia 3

South Korea 2

South Africa 2

Japan 1

Honduras 0

Algeria 0

North Korea 0

New Zealand 0

Overrepresented (IMHO): Denmark, Nigeria, Slovakia, Mexico and Ghana

Underrepresented: Honduras, Uruguay, Chile, South Korea and Australia

FYI, I'm basing over/underrepresentation on SPI rank - # taken rank (i.e., Argentina's SPI rank is 4th but they had the 1st rank in players taken). By this measure, Brazil should have had the most players chosen. I'm not sure I buy into this metric (just thought it was neat) since it doesn't take in the group strength. Although it does call into question why more guys from Denmark (SPI 21) would be taken than from Chile (SPI 8). And I think Nigeria comes out of that group, but I don't think South Korea will roll over - the selections probably should have been more even between those two.

 

[kupcho1]

Steve Tasker/Derek> Thanks for organizing this thing!

 

[PIK95]

Nigeria and even Mexico of late look like fast break type teams so that's why I went that way a little bit. Fourteenth pick forces some funny decisions. :whoosh:

USA with ten is a joke imo but I understand we like to pick our guys.

 

[PIK95]

Steve Tasker/Derek> Thanks for organizing this thing!

:whoosh:

 

[Detroit Fan 365]

I'm taking the gold #####es, I'm the ####### champ around here.

 

[Steve Tasker]

I like the players on my team, just not sure how they'll fare fantasy-wise. I could see myself getting roughly 6 players through to the 2nd round?

Looks like I have the "United Nations" team....

GK - Fernando Muslera, Uruguay

GK - Boubacar Barry, Ivory Coast

DF - Bacary Sagna, France

DF - Carlos Salcido, Mexico

DF - Daniel Agger, Denmark

DF - Kolo Toure, Ivory Coast

DF - Paulo da Silva, Paraguay

DF - Lucas Neill, Australia

MF - Wesley Sneijder, Netherlands

MF - Bastian Schweinsteiger, Germany

MF - Park Ji-Sung, South Korea

MF - Steven Pienaar, South Africa

MF - Alexandre Song, Cameroon

MF - Lukman Haruna, Nigeria

ST - Nicolas Anelka, France

ST - Diego Forlan, Uruguay

ST - Jozy Altidore, United States

ST - Alexander Frei, Switzerland

 

[Detroit Fan 365]

I like the players on my team, just not sure how they'll fare fantasy-wise. I could see myself getting roughly 6 players through to the 2nd round?Looks like I have the "United Nations" team....GK - Fernando Muslera, UruguayGK - Boubacar Barry, Ivory CoastDF - Bacary Sagna, FranceDF - Carlos Salcido, MexicoDF - Daniel Agger, DenmarkDF - Kolo Toure, Ivory CoastDF - Paulo da Silva, ParaguayDF - Lucas Neill, AustraliaMF - Wesley Sneijder, NetherlandsMF - Bastian Schweinsteiger, GermanyMF - Park Ji-Sung, South KoreaMF - Steven Pienaar, South AfricaMF - Alexandre Song, CameroonMF - Lukman Haruna, NigeriaST - Nicolas Anelka, FranceST - Diego Forlan, UruguayST - Jozy Altidore, United StatesST - Alexander Frei, Switzerland

Yeah your team reminds me of a litter box, full of ####.

 

[Steve Tasker]

Plus, I hear Frei might be out now, as of this afternoon.

 

[Steve Tasker]

I like the players on my team, just not sure how they'll fare fantasy-wise. I could see myself getting roughly 6 players through to the 2nd round?Looks like I have the "United Nations" team....GK - Fernando Muslera, UruguayGK - Boubacar Barry, Ivory CoastDF - Bacary Sagna, FranceDF - Carlos Salcido, MexicoDF - Daniel Agger, DenmarkDF - Kolo Toure, Ivory CoastDF - Paulo da Silva, ParaguayDF - Lucas Neill, AustraliaMF - Wesley Sneijder, NetherlandsMF - Bastian Schweinsteiger, GermanyMF - Park Ji-Sung, South KoreaMF - Steven Pienaar, South AfricaMF - Alexandre Song, CameroonMF - Lukman Haruna, NigeriaST - Nicolas Anelka, FranceST - Diego Forlan, UruguayST - Jozy Altidore, United StatesST - Alexander Frei, Switzerland

Yeah your team reminds me of a litter box, full of ####.

I know you're kidding, but you know that there are good players that don't play for the top 8 teams in the world, right?

 

[Detroit Fan 365]

I like the players on my team, just not sure how they'll fare fantasy-wise. I could see myself getting roughly 6 players through to the 2nd round?Looks like I have the "United Nations" team....GK - Fernando Muslera, UruguayGK - Boubacar Barry, Ivory CoastDF - Bacary Sagna, FranceDF - Carlos Salcido, MexicoDF - Daniel Agger, DenmarkDF - Kolo Toure, Ivory CoastDF - Paulo da Silva, ParaguayDF - Lucas Neill, AustraliaMF - Wesley Sneijder, NetherlandsMF - Bastian Schweinsteiger, GermanyMF - Park Ji-Sung, South KoreaMF - Steven Pienaar, South AfricaMF - Alexandre Song, CameroonMF - Lukman Haruna, NigeriaST - Nicolas Anelka, FranceST - Diego Forlan, UruguayST - Jozy Altidore, United StatesST - Alexander Frei, Switzerland

Yeah your team reminds me of a litter box, full of ####.

I know you're kidding, but you know that there are good players that don't play for the top 8 teams in the world, right?

yeah, wish I saw what your original message was

 

[Steve Tasker]

I know you're kidding, but you know that there are good players that don't play for the top 8 teams in the world, right?

yeah, wish I saw what your original message was

It said

I know you're kidding, but you know that there are players that don't play for the top 8 teams in the world, right?

I edited "good" into it...

 

[Steve Tasker]

If people want to add the PK save points in, it's fine with me, but it has to be voted on before the tournament starts.

 

[The Z Machine]

PIK, gimme yoru assessment of my squadra.

I did. Twice even.

Thanks brohan. I'm sure you're not just giving me props because of the boxes of wonderous stickers I sent you.

 

[The Z Machine]

And now, some stats.Country TakenArgentina 19 Spain 18 England 18 Brazil 16 Netherlands 16 Germany 16 Italy 14 Portugal 11 France 11 United States 10 Mexico 10 Denmark 10 Chile 9 Serbia 9 Paraguay 9 Côte d'Ivoire 8 Cameroon 8 Nigeria 8 Uruguay 7 Switzerland 4 Ghana 4 Australia 3 Slovenia 3 Greece 3 Slovakia 3 South Korea 2 South Africa 2 Japan 1 Honduras 0 Algeria 0 North Korea 0 New Zealand 0 Overrepresented (IMHO): Denmark, Nigeria, Slovakia, Mexico and GhanaUnderrepresented: Honduras, Uruguay, Chile, South Korea and AustraliaFYI, I'm basing over/underrepresentation on SPI rank - # taken rank (i.e., Argentina's SPI rank is 4th but they had the 1st rank in players taken). By this measure, Brazil should have had the most players chosen. I'm not sure I buy into this metric (just thought it was neat) since it doesn't take in the group strength. Although it does call into question why more guys from Denmark (SPI 21) would be taken than from Chile (SPI 8). And I think Nigeria comes out of that group, but I don't think South Korea will roll over - the selections probably should have been more even between those two.

I'm pretty stoked that I got 3 of those 8 chileans.

 

[Steve Tasker]

And now, some stats.Country TakenArgentina 19 Spain 18 England 18 Brazil 16 Netherlands 16 Germany 16 Italy 14 Portugal 11 France 11 United States 10 Mexico 10 Denmark 10 Chile 9 Serbia 9 Paraguay 9 Côte d'Ivoire 8 Cameroon 8 Nigeria 8 Uruguay 7 Switzerland 4 Ghana 4 Australia 3 Slovenia 3 Greece 3 Slovakia 3 South Korea 2 South Africa 2 Japan 1 Honduras 0 Algeria 0 North Korea 0 New Zealand 0 Overrepresented (IMHO): Denmark, Nigeria, Slovakia, Mexico and GhanaUnderrepresented: Honduras, Uruguay, Chile, South Korea and AustraliaFYI, I'm basing over/underrepresentation on SPI rank - # taken rank (i.e., Argentina's SPI rank is 4th but they had the 1st rank in players taken). By this measure, Brazil should have had the most players chosen. I'm not sure I buy into this metric (just thought it was neat) since it doesn't take in the group strength. Although it does call into question why more guys from Denmark (SPI 21) would be taken than from Chile (SPI 8). And I think Nigeria comes out of that group, but I don't think South Korea will roll over - the selections probably should have been more even between those two.

I'm pretty stoked that I got 3 of those 8 chileans.

I considered Chileans pretty much every round for the 2nd half of the draft, but could never pull the trigger. I think they'll advance out of the group.I have 1/2 of both the South Korean and South African contingents, and 1/3 of Australia. 2/7 of Uruguay too.

 

[The Z Machine]

If people want to add the PK save points in, it's fine with me, but it has to be voted on before the tournament starts.

I vote yes as long as the PK save is NOT during a shootout.

 

[Steve Tasker]

Argentina 19

Spain 18

England 18

Brazil 16

Netherlands 16

Germany 16

Italy 14

I have 2 of these 117 players - Sneijder and Schweinsteiger

Pains me to not get any of my beloved Italians, but I just don't like their chances this year.

 

[derek245583]

GK - Tim Howard, United States

GK - Guillermo Ochoa, Mexico

DF - Nemanja Vidic, Serbia

DF - Stephane M'bia, Cameroon

DF - Martin Skrtel, Slovakia

DF - Arturo Vidal, Chile

DF - Denis Caniza, Paraguay

DF - Andre Ooijer, Netherlands

MF - Steven Gerrard, England

MF - Elano, Brazil

MF - Tim Cahill, Australia

MF - Yaya Toure, Ivory Coast

MF - Kale Uche, Nigeria

MF - Robert Koren, Slovenia

ST - Luis Fabiano, Brazil

ST - Dirk Kuyt, Netherlands

ST - Nicklas Bendtner, Denmark

ST - Cacau, Germany

 

[derek245583]

2 Brazil and 2 Netherlands

Then not a single country with more than 1 player...:gulp:

 

[derek245583]

We need a gulp smilie imo

 

[PIK95]

PIK, gimme yoru assessment of my squadra.

I did. Twice even.

Thanks brohan. I'm sure you're not just giving me props because of the boxes of wonderous stickers I sent you.

I really like your squad.

 

[PIK95]

Argentina 19

Spain 18

England 18

Brazil 16

Netherlands 16

Germany 16

Italy 14

I have 2 of these 117 players - Sneijder and Schweinsteiger

Pains me to not get any of my beloved Italians, but I just don't like their chances this year.

I don't either thats why I waited to grab 2 of there guys at the end and hope for a group clean sheet or two.

 

[PIK95]

2 Brazil and 2 NetherlandsThen not a single country with more than 1 player...:gulp:

That will be a problem. :gulp:

 

[PIK95]

GK - Tim Howard, United StatesGK - Guillermo Ochoa, MexicoDF - Nemanja Vidic, SerbiaDF - Stephane M'bia, CameroonDF - Martin Skrtel, SlovakiaDF - Arturo Vidal, ChileDF - Denis Caniza, ParaguayDF - Andre Ooijer, NetherlandsMF - Steven Gerrard, EnglandMF - Elano, BrazilMF - Tim Cahill, AustraliaMF - Yaya Toure, Ivory CoastMF - Kale Uche, NigeriaMF - Robert Koren, SloveniaST - Luis Fabiano, BrazilST - Dirk Kuyt, NetherlandsST - Nicklas Bendtner, DenmarkST - Cacau, Germany

If it wasn't for your keepers I would say Winner right now. You will be ok in group but you MAY be screwed as Mex is going with the other guy and USA may lose early imo. I absolutly LOVE the rest of your squad and think you will be top 5 for sure and may even win it. The only possible weakness would be if your D didn't advance but thats not much of a weakness imo. Rooney and Fabiano woulda been a tough decision for me at 1.1 (I was CRUSHED when Fabs didn't falltome after he fell so far). Your strikers are SICK and could actually all advance which would be nice as I could use one and maybe Ill suck enough to steal one from you, lol. Solid MF for group and You will probably get some nice advances there too. I'm done ball washing but you did a great job.

 

[boubucarow]

GK - Gianluigi Buffon, Italy

GK - Vladimir Stojkovic, Serbia

DF - Bruno Alves, Portugal

DF - Diego Lugano, Uruguay

DF - Gregory van der Wiel, Netherlands

DF - Taye Taiwo, Nigeria

DF - Julio Cesar Caceres, Paraguay

DF - Diego Godin, Uruguay

MF - Simao Sabrosa, Portugal

MF - Mark van Bommel, Netherlands

MF - Christian Riveros, Paraguay

MF - Nicolas Loderio, Uruguay

MF - Christian Poulsen, Denmark

MF - Achille Emana, Cameroon

ST - David Villa, Spain

ST - Lukas Podolski, Germany

ST - Milivaje Novakovic, Slovakia

ST - Nikola Zigic, Serbia

Some questions on if I will have a XI for the knockout stage. My top 2 strikers should be gold and Novakovic should be able to get a goal or two with the defensive questions in group C. All of my midfielders are offensive minded aside from Bommel who should get involved just because everyone in Holland does. The defenders have 2 header specialists, 2 full back attackers, and 2 defenders on what should be solid defensive teams. I think Italy will play close to the vest and won't give up much. The Serbia goalie was just the best at the time IMO.

 

[The Z Machine]

Paging scoobygang... (or anyone else that didn't draft but knows soccer)

Give us your favorite teams out of the bunch.

 

[PIK95]

If people want to add the PK save points in, it's fine with me, but it has to be voted on before the tournament starts.

I vote yes as long as the PK save is NOT during a shootout.

If a match ends 0-0 and has to go to pk's is that a clean sheet? Should be imo.

 

[Glaven]

Am i allowed to post some players that I'm surprised weren't taken or is the draft still going?

 

[Steve Tasker]

Am i allowed to post some players that I'm surprised weren't taken or is the draft still going?

Draft could still be going.I have a player in mind who I want if Frei is ruled out.

 

[derek245583]

Thanks Pik...I put a lot of work into it as I am a soccer noob. I really only follow Man City and a few other EPL teams cause I hate them (Chelsea and Liverpool)

Still learning the soccer landscape.

 

[PIK95]

GK - Gianluigi Buffon, ItalyGK - Vladimir Stojkovic, SerbiaDF - Bruno Alves, PortugalDF - Diego Lugano, UruguayDF - Gregory van der Wiel, NetherlandsDF - Taye Taiwo, NigeriaDF - Julio Cesar Caceres, ParaguayDF - Diego Godin, UruguayMF - Simao Sabrosa, PortugalMF - Mark van Bommel, NetherlandsMF - Christian Riveros, ParaguayMF - Nicolas Loderio, UruguayMF - Christian Poulsen, DenmarkMF - Achille Emana, CameroonST - David Villa, SpainST - Lukas Podolski, GermanyST - Milivaje Novakovic, SlovakiaST - Nikola Zigic, SerbiaSome questions on if I will have a XI for the knockout stage. My top 2 strikers should be gold and Novakovic should be able to get a goal or two with the defensive questions in group C. All of my midfielders are offensive minded aside from Bommel who should get involved just because everyone in Holland does. The defenders have 2 header specialists, 2 full back attackers, and 2 defenders on what should be solid defensive teams. I think Italy will play close to the vest and won't give up much. The Serbia goalie was just the best at the time IMO.

Your pretty solid but I'm not as high on Villa as most (he's great btw) and I'm not totally sold on your team mix when it gets out of group. Looks like you will be top half anyway. Lotta nice guay's you got there.

 

[derek245583]

If people want to add the PK save points in, it's fine with me, but it has to be voted on before the tournament starts.

I vote yes as long as the PK save is NOT during a shootout.

I vote this as well.

 

[PIK95]

Thanks Pik...I put a lot of work into it as I am a soccer noob. I really only follow Man City and a few other EPL teams cause I hate them (Chelsea and Liverpool)Still learning the soccer landscape.

Wow, I am shocked by this. I thought you were a vet. Eff you on hating Liverpool btw butI hate Chelski more than the Yankees (and I was a Sox season ticket holder and lifelong baseball coach/player) so that's cool. Nice team. I love Craig Bellemy and Adabayor btw. Great players all around.

 

[Steve Tasker]

You see, this is why I hate fantasy sports. I wish I could just watch the games unaffiliated, but now I'll have fantasy sports in the back of my head.

Guess I'm not expecting much out of my team anyway....I really hate fantasy sports.

 

[boubucarow]

GK - Gianluigi Buffon, ItalyGK - Vladimir Stojkovic, SerbiaDF - Bruno Alves, PortugalDF - Diego Lugano, UruguayDF - Gregory van der Wiel, NetherlandsDF - Taye Taiwo, NigeriaDF - Julio Cesar Caceres, ParaguayDF - Diego Godin, UruguayMF - Simao Sabrosa, PortugalMF - Mark van Bommel, NetherlandsMF - Christian Riveros, ParaguayMF - Nicolas Loderio, UruguayMF - Christian Poulsen, DenmarkMF - Achille Emana, CameroonST - David Villa, SpainST - Lukas Podolski, GermanyST - Milivaje Novakovic, SlovakiaST - Nikola Zigic, SerbiaSome questions on if I will have a XI for the knockout stage. My top 2 strikers should be gold and Novakovic should be able to get a goal or two with the defensive questions in group C. All of my midfielders are offensive minded aside from Bommel who should get involved just because everyone in Holland does. The defenders have 2 header specialists, 2 full back attackers, and 2 defenders on what should be solid defensive teams. I think Italy will play close to the vest and won't give up much. The Serbia goalie was just the best at the time IMO.

Your pretty solid but I'm not as high on Villa as most (he's great btw) and I'm not totally sold on your team mix when it gets out of group. Looks like you will be top half anyway. Lotta nice guay's you got there.

Yeah, unlikely I will be represented well into the quarterfinals and it could cost me. I also have a number of players that great players for their nation but lesser at the club level. That needs to continue.

 

[boubucarow]

You see, this is why I hate fantasy sports. I wish I could just watch the games unaffiliated, but now I'll have fantasy sports in the back of my head.Guess I'm not expecting much out of my team anyway....I really hate fantasy sports.

I won't even be thinking about my guys when watching unless maybe the match gets boring. I learned a while ago to enjoy the game and not worry about fantasy until afterwards. I have a realistic approach to starting players against the Bears but cheer against them avidly during the game.

 

[PIK95]

I like the players on my team, just not sure how they'll fare fantasy-wise. I could see myself getting roughly 6 players through to the 2nd round?Looks like I have the "United Nations" team....GK - Fernando Muslera, UruguayGK - Boubacar Barry, Ivory CoastDF - Bacary Sagna, FranceDF - Carlos Salcido, MexicoDF - Daniel Agger, DenmarkDF - Kolo Toure, Ivory CoastDF - Paulo da Silva, ParaguayDF - Lucas Neill, AustraliaMF - Wesley Sneijder, NetherlandsMF - Bastian Schweinsteiger, GermanyMF - Park Ji-Sung, South KoreaMF - Steven Pienaar, South AfricaMF - Alexandre Song, CameroonMF - Lukman Haruna, NigeriaST - Nicolas Anelka, FranceST - Diego Forlan, UruguayST - Jozy Altidore, United StatesST - Alexander Frei, Switzerland

I like your squad asa fan but I think you will be in trouble in group if Schwein doesn't go off. I can't figure out who woulda been your third and fourth rounders so thats probably gonna be bad, lol. I like some of your late grabs but I HATE alot of the teams advancing that you used. You also need Anelka to put up but they have not looked so good (which will killl my team also as I have Ribery and Gur at MF). Jozy Prediction-7th-10th

 

[PIK95]

You see, this is why I hate fantasy sports. I wish I could just watch the games unaffiliated, but now I'll have fantasy sports in the back of my head.Guess I'm not expecting much out of my team anyway....I really hate fantasy sports.

I won't even be thinking about my guys when watching unless maybe the match gets boring. I learned a while ago to enjoy the game and not worry about fantasy until afterwards. I have a realistic approach to starting players against the Bears but cheer against them avidly during the game.

Although I am close to quitting all fantasy sports with 2 lil ones and general boredom with it. This was fun cause it was new though.

 

[Steve Tasker]

I like the players on my team, just not sure how they'll fare fantasy-wise. I could see myself getting roughly 6 players through to the 2nd round?Looks like I have the "United Nations" team....GK - Fernando Muslera, UruguayGK - Boubacar Barry, Ivory CoastDF - Bacary Sagna, FranceDF - Carlos Salcido, MexicoDF - Daniel Agger, DenmarkDF - Kolo Toure, Ivory CoastDF - Paulo da Silva, ParaguayDF - Lucas Neill, AustraliaMF - Wesley Sneijder, NetherlandsMF - Bastian Schweinsteiger, GermanyMF - Park Ji-Sung, South KoreaMF - Steven Pienaar, South AfricaMF - Alexandre Song, CameroonMF - Lukman Haruna, NigeriaST - Nicolas Anelka, FranceST - Diego Forlan, UruguayST - Jozy Altidore, United StatesST - Alexander Frei, Switzerland

I like your squad asa fan but I think you will be in trouble in group if Schwein doesn't go off. I can't figure out who woulda been your third and fourth rounders so thats probably gonna be bad, lol. I like some of your late grabs but I HATE alot of the teams advancing that you used. You also need Anelka to put up but they have not looked so good (which will killl my team also as I have Ribery and Gur at MF). Jozy Prediction-7th-10th

Anelka and Forlan in 3rd-4th...I believe you commented at that turn that you had considered Anelka as well...

 

[PIK95]

GK - Gianluigi Buffon, Italy

GK - Vladimir Stojkovic, Serbia

DF - Bruno Alves, Portugal

DF - Diego Lugano, Uruguay

DF - Gregory van der Wiel, Netherlands

DF - Taye Taiwo, Nigeria

DF - Julio Cesar Caceres, Paraguay

DF - Diego Godin, Uruguay

MF - Simao Sabrosa, Portugal

MF - Mark van Bommel, Netherlands

MF - Christian Riveros, Paraguay

MF - Nicolas Loderio, Uruguay

MF - Christian Poulsen, Denmark

MF - Achille Emana, Cameroon

ST - David Villa, Spain

ST - Lukas Podolski, Germany

ST - Milivaje Novakovic, Slovakia

ST - Nikola Zigic, Serbia

Some questions on if I will have a XI for the knockout stage. My top 2 strikers should be gold and Novakovic should be able to get a goal or two with the defensive questions in group C. All of my midfielders are offensive minded aside from Bommel who should get involved just because everyone in Holland does. The defenders have 2 header specialists, 2 full back attackers, and 2 defenders on what should be solid defensive teams. I think Italy will play close to the vest and won't give up much. The Serbia goalie was just the best at the time IMO.

Your pretty solid but I'm not as high on Villa as most (he's great btw) and I'm not totally sold on your team mix when it gets out of group. Looks like you will be top half anyway. Lotta nice guay's you got there.

Yeah, unlikely I will be represented well into the quarterfinals and it could cost me. I also have a number of players that great players for their nation but lesser at the club level. That needs to continue.

 

[PIK95]

I like the players on my team, just not sure how they'll fare fantasy-wise. I could see myself getting roughly 6 players through to the 2nd round?Looks like I have the "United Nations" team....GK - Fernando Muslera, UruguayGK - Boubacar Barry, Ivory CoastDF - Bacary Sagna, FranceDF - Carlos Salcido, MexicoDF - Daniel Agger, DenmarkDF - Kolo Toure, Ivory CoastDF - Paulo da Silva, ParaguayDF - Lucas Neill, AustraliaMF - Wesley Sneijder, NetherlandsMF - Bastian Schweinsteiger, GermanyMF - Park Ji-Sung, South KoreaMF - Steven Pienaar, South AfricaMF - Alexandre Song, CameroonMF - Lukman Haruna, NigeriaST - Nicolas Anelka, FranceST - Diego Forlan, UruguayST - Jozy Altidore, United StatesST - Alexander Frei, Switzerland

I like your squad asa fan but I think you will be in trouble in group if Schwein doesn't go off. I can't figure out who woulda been your third and fourth rounders so thats probably gonna be bad, lol. I like some of your late grabs but I HATE alot of the teams advancing that you used. You also need Anelka to put up but they have not looked so good (which will killl my team also as I have Ribery and Gur at MF). Jozy Prediction-7th-10th

Anelka and Forlan in 3rd-4th...I believe you commented at that turn that you had considered Anelka as well...

I did say that. Good thing you took him and saved me, lol. He could be HUGE but they don't look so good of late. Watch them win it all now.

 

[Steve Tasker]

I like the players on my team, just not sure how they'll fare fantasy-wise. I could see myself getting roughly 6 players through to the 2nd round?Looks like I have the "United Nations" team....GK - Fernando Muslera, UruguayGK - Boubacar Barry, Ivory CoastDF - Bacary Sagna, FranceDF - Carlos Salcido, MexicoDF - Daniel Agger, DenmarkDF - Kolo Toure, Ivory CoastDF - Paulo da Silva, ParaguayDF - Lucas Neill, AustraliaMF - Wesley Sneijder, NetherlandsMF - Bastian Schweinsteiger, GermanyMF - Park Ji-Sung, South KoreaMF - Steven Pienaar, South AfricaMF - Alexandre Song, CameroonMF - Lukman Haruna, NigeriaST - Nicolas Anelka, FranceST - Diego Forlan, UruguayST - Jozy Altidore, United StatesST - Alexander Frei, Switzerland

I like your squad asa fan but I think you will be in trouble in group if Schwein doesn't go off. I can't figure out who woulda been your third and fourth rounders so thats probably gonna be bad, lol. I like some of your late grabs but I HATE alot of the teams advancing that you used. You also need Anelka to put up but they have not looked so good (which will killl my team also as I have Ribery and Gur at MF). Jozy Prediction-7th-10th

Anelka and Forlan in 3rd-4th...I believe you commented at that turn that you had considered Anelka as well...

I did say that. Good thing you took him and saved me, lol. He could be HUGE but they don't look so good of late. Watch them win it all now.

I think Mexico might win the group.

 

[Mr. Yuk]

You see, this is why I hate fantasy sports. I wish I could just watch the games unaffiliated, but now I'll have fantasy sports in the back of my head.Guess I'm not expecting much out of my team anyway....I really hate fantasy sports.

i gave up on other fantasy sports a few years ago. it's so much nicer to just watch the games, root for teams and not get pissed if someone steals a goal line TD or something.i was glad for the opportunity here to get back into following soccer though.