TheFranchise 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2008 Sorry for the abuse of power here, but Deancoles has 2 hours left to make his pick, but it's 1am here in England, and he just isn't going to make it in the next two hours, so rather than hold this up, i'll make my pick now. I'm sure nobody minds that. Claude Makelele Before you judge, i'm not talking about the second rate Chelsea midfielder.. well, I am, but i'm talking about the same player when he was in the Real Madrid team. Because my team is so, so attack minded, I need a defensive midfielder to sit in front of my back four. And in this position, in his prime, there has never been a better player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deancoles 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2008 I'll pick my Defensive Midfielder before the good ones are gone. Didier Deschamps Captain of France's great 98-2000 side, France's first(and best) water carrier in midfield. http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/7366/ata1.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFranchise 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2008 Deschamps was my equal first choice.. just Makelele for some reason is regarded as the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFranchise 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2008 King Cucaracha's 12 hours are now up, so Sivy is now eligible. King Cucaracha and Jorge Gorgoeus both have one make-up pick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Cucaracha 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2008 I hate you so much for taking Makelele, Franchise. So much. In which case, I'm going to re-re-think and stick with four at the back as opposed to the 3-5-2 I was contemplating. Because nobody really plays 3-5-2 anymore. So, playing at left back I'm going to take another Englishman. A truly commited player and the scorer of 'that penalty' in '96, after missing 'that penalty' in '90. England and Nottingham Forest's... Stuart Pearce Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFranchise 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2008 Don't hate the player. Although as a Derby fan, it pains me to say that's a great pick. Although he did captain Derby in a testimonial once. As weird as that is to believe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFranchise 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2008 & Sivy is next with his two picks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sivy 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2008 my first pick is: Ronald Koeman I thought he was a good defender, who would link up well with JT and Rio. also he gives me another leader in the side. he's also can bring goals to the side with his free-kicks. he could also do a great job in the midefield. My second pick is Gheorghe Hagi i Wanted him in the centre of my midfield with a defensive minded player so he could pull the strings and provide the passes for messi, mardona and klinsmann. i have always remembered him from usa 94. in a great Romania side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFranchise 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2008 Interesting choices sir.. I wonder what formation you'll end up going with. Looking forward to the finished product. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mystery Eskimo 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2008 Bah, I wanted Pearce as my sub left back. Just to be greedy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFranchise 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2008 Don't worry Esk, that Steve McLaren was quite a player in his day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sivy 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2008 my formation so far gk koeman JT Rio mL Hagi DM MR messi Maradonna Klinsmann Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFranchise 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2008 Excellent. I keep changing mine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFranchise 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2008 And.. the current work in process: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Cucaracha 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2008 Don't worry Esk, that Steve McLaren was quite a player in his day. No name dropping! The manager draft's still coming damnit! Anyway, two picks with no United connection was apparantly enough for me. Bryan Robson Captain Marvel himself, scorer of the second fastest goal in World Cup history. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Obi Chris Kenobi 0 Report post Posted July 2, 2008 So far 4 players from the North East of England have been selected Represent! Alan Shearer - Gateshead/Newcastle Peter Beardsley - Newcastle Bryan Robson - County Durham Bobby Charlton - Ashington So far I'm really liking Huss' team, just seems like one of the most attacking dominating forces ever created so far, be interesting to see where you go Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jorge Gorgeous 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Sorry about missing my pick, yozzles, been way busy. Marco Tardelli Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jorge Gorgeous 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Hey Franchise, where can I get a template like that to chart out my team? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cr7 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Hey Franchise, where can I get a template like that to chart out my team? It's Football Manager 2008. I made one for Chriswok, I can throw one together for you. I just need what formation, and kit color you want. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFranchise 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Roy McFarland Come on.. I had to find a way of putting a Derby player into this team, and I must admit, not the worst defender that ever played. The near complete defender, who but for injury might have helped make Don Revie's England career a success instead of ignominious failure. An inspiration whether playing with or against you. Wiki: Roy Leslie McFarland (born 5 April 1948 in Liverpool England) is an English football manager who was also a player, notably at Derby County where he played 434 league games helping him to earn 28 caps for England. He was famous during the late 1960s and 1970s as a central defender in the Derby County side which won promotion to the First Division and followed this success with two league titles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFranchise 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Deano has three hours left. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deancoles 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Daniel Passarella Argentina World Cup winning Captain who's regarded as one of the greatest Centre backs ever to come out of South America, was amazing in the air for such a short player(5'7), at one point was the highest scoring defender in world football with 140 in 447 club games and 22 in 70 international games. Also had a hardman reputation, was famous for using his elbows on opponents when the referee wasn't looking. http://i.cdn.turner.com/sivault/si_online/.../0703_large.jpg My formation so far Zoff RB Beckenbauer Passarella Brehme Deschamps Matthews CM CM LM Muller Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cr7 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 I guess I do need to take a keeper eventually and continuing with my attacking side, it only seems fitting that I take one with a penchant for scoring goals too. Fiery, tenacious and not a bad free kick taker either. José Luis Chilavert Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFranchise 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 The Free Kick Keeper! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Obi Chris Kenobi 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 You totally forgot the custom keeper shirts he'd design too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mystery Eskimo 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Ah I was hoping Chilavert would last a few more rounds. Never mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Cucaracha 0 Report post Posted July 3, 2008 Chilavert was my back-up if Schmeichel went. ChilavertGOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cr7 0 Report post Posted July 4, 2008 All I know is, if this was a real club, there would be some HEATED discussions over who's going to take the free kick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted July 4, 2008 I was told to make my pick now, which is fine with me. I'll grab Carlos Alberto. I can't find a good picture, but the right back from Brazil that scored the huge goal against Italy in the 1970 World Cup Final...yeah, that one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFranchise 0 Report post Posted July 4, 2008 Thanks for picking a few hours early 909.. Jorge Gorgeous has one makeup pick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
