TheFranchise 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2008 I still need my right back! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Obi Chris Kenobi 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2008 Lahm is a nice choice I was hoping he'd slip by for my left back pick coming up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cr7 0 Report post Posted July 13, 2008 Well the first team is set, for now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted July 14, 2008 I'll round out my first team with my goalkeeper, Bruce Grobbelaar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deancoles 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2008 Finishing my First XI Robert Prosinecki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Cucaracha 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2008 Thanks for handling my picks again Franchise. Pretty pleased with what I've got looking at it, I'll have to get an FM screen done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gert T 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2008 Coming with my first sub off of the bench: Andriy Shevchenko/Striker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MFer 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2008 Alright, my last starter will be... Fernando Redondo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mystery Eskimo 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2008 Well, I'm going to snap up a goal scoring machine. 44 goals in 57 games for England, not to mention 124 in 157 at Chelsea and 220 in 321 at Spurs. A phenomenal scoring rate, and unlucky not to play more for England IMO. Jimmy Greaves Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deancoles 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2008 I'll always remember Redondo for the 2 performances against Man Utd in the 2000 Champions League where he completely dominated the tie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prophet of Mike Zagurski 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2008 Man my team is a wreck. Next pick: D Michel Der Zakarian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Obi Chris Kenobi 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2008 holy crap, it looks like its going to come back around to me and I can get my 2 picks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFranchise 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 You're up Chris, RonL21 has one makeup pick, Jorge Gorgeous has three makeup picks. If he comes around and has 4 makeup picks, then I might do something about that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Obi Chris Kenobi 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 Starring at Leftback... Bixente Lizarazu Ok so he's never played in Black & White... Ok, so a SLIGHT break from tradition with him never have played in the Black & White stripes (of ANY team before). Hell, he's even played in the crappy Red & White stripes... however, it was him or John Beresford, and while I have a warm place in my heart for Bez he's not really up to the caliber we're after now is he? Well, he might do well against the Girly all American Team So, a bit about my starting XI. The defense is solid, something Newcastle United have lacked since... well forever. If we're to assume all of the picks are when the players in their prime (some of them still are) then its one of the toughest, skilled defenses out there. Zambrotta and Lizarazu at full back will bomb it up and down the flanks provided support for the wingers, they both possess a fair bit of pace and can actually defend too. The Center Backs Puyol and Cannavaro both natural leaders, and probably the two best CBs in Modern Football today (along with John Terry). The Midfield is a bit of an indulgence, with 3, almost 4 flair players. Ginola is known to be lazy getting back in defense, but he more then makes up for that with some of the best dribbling down the wings, and is able to mix it up with crosses or through balls... oh and he can score a few goals too... I really think Ginola is VERY under rated, and if he hadn't had a falling out with the France Manager at the time (same with Cantona) he would be one of the most cherrished French players in modern times. Newcastle haven't really had a left winger like him, I'm sure Tottenham and Villa fans will say the same thing. On the right is Garrincha, who if he was playing in modern times would probably be in the same kinship as Man U (Real's?) Ronaldo. Another player who can dribble, dribble, dribble and dribble. Can score the odd goal, though there are question marks over his over all team play. In the middle is Dunga, who would probably be the captain (though the team itself has no less the five club captains in the line up already). He can spray the ball around the park and is probably the only true 'defensive' minded player I have in midfield. That finishes my starting line up, and now a guy to manage them all... Sir Alex Ferguson Do what he says or he'll volley a boot into your face, pretty boy One of the most succesful club managers of all time, great with tactics, and getting the best out of his players. Personally, I'm not a huge fan, I think he's a tit, but I can't deny what he's done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFranchise 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 Bastard.. I thought we'd agreed on a seperate round at the end for managers, otherwise i'd have sacrificed a pick last round to take the man you just took. I guess we can take stadiums and managers when we want from now on, and i'm kinda fucked if everyone starts taking managers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFranchise 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 Since Ron missed his pick he is skipped and has make-up picks.. Make-Up Picks: Jorge Gorgeous - 3 RonL21 - 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Obi Chris Kenobi 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 Bastard.. I thought we'd agreed on a seperate round at the end for managers, otherwise i'd have sacrificed a pick last round to take the man you just took. I guess we can take stadiums and managers when we want from now on, and i'm kinda fucked if everyone starts taking managers. Ah, I thought we said whenever? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFranchise 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 Not a problem my good man, it's on the main page now as one of your picks (Y) As long as you've got 16 players, a manager and a ground, you can do whatever you want :] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prophet of Mike Zagurski 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 More Armenians I draft... D[/b} Sargis Hovsepyan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mystery Eskimo 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 Well, I thank Chris for introducing managers to the draft. Now I can take this man to boss my team: Brian Clough In my opinion the best manager of all time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MFer 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 I don't know a damn thing about these football (soccer) managers, but I'm going with... Jose Mourinho I like his style (swagger), and I'm sure he can manage great talent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFranchise 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 Oh, come on. Mourinho, Ferguson and Clough. Oh come on. I wish i'd gone with a manager when I first thought about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mystery Eskimo 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 Don't worry, there's still the new manager of FC Twente ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFranchise 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 Whenever I see any spoiler tags, I expect it to be HIM. Even when i'm in the Wrestling Roster Draft thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gert T 0 Report post Posted July 16, 2008 My GoalKeeper: Edwin Van Der Sar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted July 16, 2008 My coach is going to be Fabio Capello. Easy pick, all things considered. Best manager of all-time in my book. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFranchise 0 Report post Posted July 16, 2008 Huss is up: Make-Up Picks: Jorge Gorgeous - 4 RonL21 - 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cr7 0 Report post Posted July 16, 2008 Due in at work in a few, I'll make it quick. Teddy Sheringham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Obi Chris Kenobi 0 Report post Posted July 16, 2008 Still a good pick for a quick pick to be fair! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFranchise 0 Report post Posted July 16, 2008 Still a good pick for a quick pick to be fair! +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
