I'll take Luigi Apolloni.
90's Serie A - Draft Thread
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I suppose you need to pick one more player.
He's been picked in round 5 by Fergies Gum.
My final pick
Tomas Brolin
Surprised, he is not picked yet.
Tomas Brolin
Surprised, he is not picked yet.
Fergus son
Sorry guys, must've have got baffled by all the skipping turns etc!
Zlatanish asked me to do something. Something about drawing the knockout rounds?
Thanks for volunteering. Could you wait for some time though, as a couple of teams are left to be completed?
Go for it, mate.
I'm sure an impartial figure such as yourself wouldn't be prone to the bias and favourtism that was offered in the initial draft order draw at the beginning.
LOL.
I'll forever hate myself for using the unfunny 'white text joke'.
I take it this is what you want.
A lot of changes were made. Can you perform the randomization again with this list? Thanks.
zlatan_Ish
Fergus' son
Lifaboy
baconlars
Thisistheone
Brwned
Paolo Di Canio
Anointed One
AldoRaine18
nahealai
Isotope
KM
Stretford Kid
zlatan_Ish
Fergus' son
Lifaboy
baconlars
Thisistheone
Brwned
Paolo Di Canio
Anointed One
AldoRaine18
nahealai
Isotope
KM
Stretford Kid
So baconlard plays the best loser?
I presume so, yes. This draft still has the potential to be an excellent one, it's a pity we haven't a full compliment of players and that some 1990s era legends are now redundant in the competition.
P.S Great edit on baconlars' name, FS.
The Hell. I face KM? Damn!
And yes baconlars plays the best loser.
And guys, post your team formations and write ups in this thread or PM me as early as possible. We will get this started whenever you guys are ready.
And yes baconlars plays the best loser.
And guys, post your team formations and write ups in this thread or PM me as early as possible. We will get this started whenever you guys are ready.
The earliest I can provide my write-up is around 6 o'clock tomorrow evening, maybe even a little later.
Are we having individual threads for each match? I assume so, yes?
Yes, a new poll for every game, like always.
Who's up first?
We can go ahead with the ones who post their teams first.
If lifaboy intends to do it tonight then I will too, if not then I'll take a little longer.
I hate this knock out system. You spent ages on getting list of players, debating, selecting ones, pulling your hairs out when your picks were taken, than it just takes one game for all of that to be gone.
The fun is during the voting period, which is for a day. Even then, if you against much stronger team, it usually last a lot less where the voting trend skewed a lot earlier.
The fun is during the voting period, which is for a day. Even then, if you against much stronger team, it usually last a lot less where the voting trend skewed a lot earlier.
I've always thought most of the fun is in the picking, whether you win or lose makes little difference.
Any preference?
Baring in mind I'm up against ...
Any preference?
Baring in mind I'm up against ...
Thanks for doing the draws Mystry.
Of course, picking part is the most fun. It's just nice to be in the game a little bit longer.
I like no. 2, as it means Costa and Sosa can attack more.
I've always thought most of the fun is in the picking, whether you win or lose makes little difference.
Any preference?
Baring in mind I'm up against ...
The only person is be worried about in your team is rui costs but fortunately iv got Davids to will help nullify the threat
1st one I think, the combination of Sosa and Sousa should get some change from Starmer right side, Sousa I think may be a vital player in this fixture. The threat from Weah and Leanardo is your main danger and needs to be addressed.
Casiraghi and Gazza, in particular Gazza, we're sometimes inconsistent so that's something you could try to exploit.
Casiraghi and Gazza, in particular Gazza, we're sometimes inconsistent so that's something you could try to exploit.
You're not worried about Thuram and Blanc, undeniably superb defenders who were part of the defence that went 30 games unbeaten with France? Crespo who scored more goals in two seasons than Weah in his 5 years in Serie A? Ruben Sosa who scored 44 goals in 76 league games? And yet Davids' peak in the 90s was worse than Sousa's, and let's not even talk about Sousa's much easier job of nullifying the woefully inconsistent Ortega. And then there's the issue of all of my players playing some of their best football in Serie A while you've went for names like Ayala (solid for Napoli but miles below his 00s peak as you can see with him struggling to get games at Milan) and Gascoigne (who himself admits his ups and downs in Serie A...). It's that kind of complacency that will see you lose this game I'm afraid.
Lmao weah was far better than crespo, u can't judge everything on goal stats!
Yes I'd take Thuram and crespo but I'd much rather have my team
Yes I'd take Thuram and crespo but I'd much rather have my team
Weah was clearly the better player than Crespo make no mistake, I was just using the stats to point out just how much of a goal-machine he was...you'd be a fool to not worry about him. Blanc, Thuram, Sousa, Rui Costa and Crespo would all walk right into your team. Anyway post your final lineup and just a brief summary of your team or player profiles or something and we can be the first ones up! Like so:
I'm heading to sleep mate it wil have to wait until the morning.
Do we put it in here or in a new thread?
Do we put it in here or in a new thread?
The game is not even started, but you can feel the heat in the air. Love it!
No worries, off to bed myself. Just stick it in here or send it in a PM to Aldo, it's up to you. Aldo will then post it in the match thread once he's got things sorted.
Love it! The tension builds!
Brwned vs Stretford Kid first match then. Both seem confident.
Brwned vs Stretford Kid first match then. Both seem confident.
Interesting take on my name! It seems I have left myself vulnerable for such attacks!
Right sorry I'll Pick Adani and Andrea Pirlo
KM, we can start our game as soon as you are ready with the write up.
Yup give me two hours.
Giovanni Cervone- Was AS Roma’s first choice goalkeeper for 8 years and making two hundred appearances during that time. Not overly special, but a dependable goalkeeper who was mr. reliable.
Cafu- No introduction needed for this legend.
Fernando Couto- The Portuguese central defender who had more than 100 caps for a very good Portuguese team and was the mainstay of an excellent that dominated Italian Football in the season 99/00. He was a fighter and therefore was named il dolce gladiatore(the sweet gladiator) by the Lazio fans.
Daniele Adani- The solid but unspectacular center back will partner Cuoto in the central defense.
Bennarivo- Antonio Benarrivo was one of the best full backs in the 90’s. Known for his attacking proweress, Bennarivo was adept at both attacking and defending. He was one of the main part of a very good Parma side in the 90’s which won the Italian Cup and Euro Cup several times. Was also a part of Italy’s 94 WC First team.
Thomas Häßler- One of the greatest midfielders in the 90’s, this midfielder was world class in his prime and was influential in Germany’s many international triumphs. The fact that he was capped 101 times in that German era speaks a lot for itself. Had an outstanding Euro 1992 due to which he won the German player of the year and came THIRD in the Fifa World Player of the Year Stakes
Di Matteo- The Chelsea manager despite not having too much of a name was a class act and only went out of Lazio due to a falling out their manager at that time. However he was a classy midfielder who showed his true class for Chelsea.
Schwarz- This versatile midfielder will complete my midfield trio. Played in a very good Viola side in which they the Italian and the Super Italian Cup. Was also a part of the Swedish that came third in the 94 world cup. Will provide me with graft and reliability.
Zvonimir Boban- The playmaker of my team will be looking to equal the impact he made for THAT Milan side of the 90’s. I’ll refer you to the description made by Milan’s official website regarding him
“The Croatian Zvonimir Boban arrived at the A.C. Milan in the season 1992/93 and he became a protagonist of the rossonere victories during the 90’s. His great technical skills, his good insight into the game and his great tactical malleability bring him to cover different roles in the midfield, from the wing to behind the forwards depending on the different game plans choosing by the various coaches which he played with. “
Zamorano and Salas- The Chilean legends of Football, both of the strikers had amazing individual success with great clubs like Madrid, Inter, Lazio etc. Marcelo Salas was a one time great target for Sir Alex in the 90’s which should tell you about the class of the man. Both of them had very good scoring records for Inter and Lazio respectively. Their familiarity with each makes them a very lethal and potent combination.
Team Tactics My team will play a basic 4-3-1-2 formation with the likes of Cafu and Bennarivo providing me width from the flanks and delivering in crosses for the likes of Salas and Zamorano both of whom were great in the year. With Hassley and Boban in midfield, I believe I’ve a great world class look to my midfield with Boban playing as a playmaker and Hassler as a box-to box midfielder. Schwarz and Di Matteo will amply support the midfield. Cuoto and Adani are both very good defenders and will provide me solidity.
Cafu- No introduction needed for this legend.
Fernando Couto- The Portuguese central defender who had more than 100 caps for a very good Portuguese team and was the mainstay of an excellent that dominated Italian Football in the season 99/00. He was a fighter and therefore was named il dolce gladiatore(the sweet gladiator) by the Lazio fans.
Daniele Adani- The solid but unspectacular center back will partner Cuoto in the central defense.
Bennarivo- Antonio Benarrivo was one of the best full backs in the 90’s. Known for his attacking proweress, Bennarivo was adept at both attacking and defending. He was one of the main part of a very good Parma side in the 90’s which won the Italian Cup and Euro Cup several times. Was also a part of Italy’s 94 WC First team.
Thomas Häßler- One of the greatest midfielders in the 90’s, this midfielder was world class in his prime and was influential in Germany’s many international triumphs. The fact that he was capped 101 times in that German era speaks a lot for itself. Had an outstanding Euro 1992 due to which he won the German player of the year and came THIRD in the Fifa World Player of the Year Stakes
Di Matteo- The Chelsea manager despite not having too much of a name was a class act and only went out of Lazio due to a falling out their manager at that time. However he was a classy midfielder who showed his true class for Chelsea.
Schwarz- This versatile midfielder will complete my midfield trio. Played in a very good Viola side in which they the Italian and the Super Italian Cup. Was also a part of the Swedish that came third in the 94 world cup. Will provide me with graft and reliability.
Zvonimir Boban- The playmaker of my team will be looking to equal the impact he made for THAT Milan side of the 90’s. I’ll refer you to the description made by Milan’s official website regarding him
“The Croatian Zvonimir Boban arrived at the A.C. Milan in the season 1992/93 and he became a protagonist of the rossonere victories during the 90’s. His great technical skills, his good insight into the game and his great tactical malleability bring him to cover different roles in the midfield, from the wing to behind the forwards depending on the different game plans choosing by the various coaches which he played with. “
Zamorano and Salas- The Chilean legends of Football, both of the strikers had amazing individual success with great clubs like Madrid, Inter, Lazio etc. Marcelo Salas was a one time great target for Sir Alex in the 90’s which should tell you about the class of the man. Both of them had very good scoring records for Inter and Lazio respectively. Their familiarity with each makes them a very lethal and potent combination.
Team Tactics My team will play a basic 4-3-1-2 formation with the likes of Cafu and Bennarivo providing me width from the flanks and delivering in crosses for the likes of Salas and Zamorano both of whom were great in the year. With Hassley and Boban in midfield, I believe I’ve a great world class look to my midfield with Boban playing as a playmaker and Hassler as a box-to box midfielder. Schwarz and Di Matteo will amply support the midfield. Cuoto and Adani are both very good defenders and will provide me solidity.
So here is the final list of picks:
zlatan_Ish : 1. Maldini 2. Albertini 3. D. Baggio 4. Ince 5. Mihajlovic 6. Fuser 7. di Vaio 8. F. Galli 9. Massaro 10. Carnasciali 11. Abbiati 12. Brolin
Fergus' son : 1. Zidane 2. Zanetti 3. F. Inzaghi 4. Sensini 5. Almeyda 6. Minotti 7. Francescoli 8. Marchegiani 9. Asprilla 10. Jarni 11. Karembeu 12. Fonseca
Lifaboy : 1. Van Basten 2. Donadoni 3. C.Ferrara 4. Favalli 5. Berti 6. Bergkamp 7. Mussi 8. Negro 9. Konsel 10. di Francesco 11. Eranio 12. Marrochi
Anderson18 : 1. Ronaldo 2. Simeone 3. Totti 4. Winter 5. Panucci 6. ? 7. ? 8. ? 9. ? 10. ? 11. ? 12?
baconlars : 1. Matthäus 2. Vialli 3. Savicevic 4. Torricelli 5. Chiesa 6. Julio Cesar 7. Giannini 8. Toldo 9. Carboni 10. di Biagio 11. A.C. Zago 12. Locatelli
Fergies Gum : 1. Baggio 2. Djorkaeff 3. Pagliuca 4. Tassoti 5. Apolloni 6. Moriero 7. Careca 8. ? 9. ? 10. ? 11. ? 12?
Thisistheone : 1. Rijkaard 2.Costacurta 3. Veron 4. Klinsmann 5. Zambrotta 6. Lentini 7. Jugović 8. Taffarel 9. Ravanelli 10. Chamot 11. N'Gotty 12. Luis Oliveira
Brwned : 1. Rui Costa 2. Thuram 3. Crespo 4. P.Sousa 5. Blanc 6. Sosa 7. Angloma 8. Branco 9. Fiore 10. Alemao 11. Jorgensen 12. Ielpo
Paolo Di Canio : 1. Baresi 2. Deschamps 3. Vieri 4. Montella 5. Buffon 6. B. Laudrup 7. Katanec 8. Bokšić 9. West 10. Carrera 11. Nakata 12. Pancaro
Anointed One : 1. Batistuta 2. Desailly 3. Bergomi 4. Platt 5. Pessotto 6. Scifo 7. Recoba 8. Ferri 9. Delvecchio 10. Birindelli 11. Tommasi 12. Bucci
AldoRaine18 : 1. Nesta 2. Nedved 3. Brehme 4. Di Livio 5. Tacchinardi 6. Seedorf 7. Stankovic 8. Caniggia 9. Amoroso 10. Signorini 11. Tacconi 12. Festa
nahealai : 1. Signori 2. Mancini 3. Montero 4. Conte 5. Peruzzi 6. Balbo 7. Simone 8. Evani 9. Tudor 10. Fortunato 11. Crippa 12. Petrescu
Isotope : 1. Gullit 2. Zola 3. Kohler 4. Iuliano 5. Dunga 6. Völler 7. Candela 8. Conceição 9. Mannini 10. Jonk 11. G. Galli 12. Sergio
KM : 1. Cafu 2. Boban 3. Benarrivo 4. Hassler 5. Salas 6. Couto 7. Di Matteo 8. Zamorano 9. Schwarz 10. Cervone 11. Adani 12. Pirlo
Stretford Kid : 1. Weah 2. Davids 3. Aldair 4. Leonardo 5. Ayala 6. Lombardo 7. Zenga 8. Ortega 9. Gascoigne 10. Casriraghi 11. Porrini 12. Papin
zlatan_Ish : 1. Maldini 2. Albertini 3. D. Baggio 4. Ince 5. Mihajlovic 6. Fuser 7. di Vaio 8. F. Galli 9. Massaro 10. Carnasciali 11. Abbiati 12. Brolin
Fergus' son : 1. Zidane 2. Zanetti 3. F. Inzaghi 4. Sensini 5. Almeyda 6. Minotti 7. Francescoli 8. Marchegiani 9. Asprilla 10. Jarni 11. Karembeu 12. Fonseca
Lifaboy : 1. Van Basten 2. Donadoni 3. C.Ferrara 4. Favalli 5. Berti 6. Bergkamp 7. Mussi 8. Negro 9. Konsel 10. di Francesco 11. Eranio 12. Marrochi
Anderson18 : 1. Ronaldo 2. Simeone 3. Totti 4. Winter 5. Panucci 6. ? 7. ? 8. ? 9. ? 10. ? 11. ? 12?
baconlars : 1. Matthäus 2. Vialli 3. Savicevic 4. Torricelli 5. Chiesa 6. Julio Cesar 7. Giannini 8. Toldo 9. Carboni 10. di Biagio 11. A.C. Zago 12. Locatelli
Fergies Gum : 1. Baggio 2. Djorkaeff 3. Pagliuca 4. Tassoti 5. Apolloni 6. Moriero 7. Careca 8. ? 9. ? 10. ? 11. ? 12?
Thisistheone : 1. Rijkaard 2.Costacurta 3. Veron 4. Klinsmann 5. Zambrotta 6. Lentini 7. Jugović 8. Taffarel 9. Ravanelli 10. Chamot 11. N'Gotty 12. Luis Oliveira
Brwned : 1. Rui Costa 2. Thuram 3. Crespo 4. P.Sousa 5. Blanc 6. Sosa 7. Angloma 8. Branco 9. Fiore 10. Alemao 11. Jorgensen 12. Ielpo
Paolo Di Canio : 1. Baresi 2. Deschamps 3. Vieri 4. Montella 5. Buffon 6. B. Laudrup 7. Katanec 8. Bokšić 9. West 10. Carrera 11. Nakata 12. Pancaro
Anointed One : 1. Batistuta 2. Desailly 3. Bergomi 4. Platt 5. Pessotto 6. Scifo 7. Recoba 8. Ferri 9. Delvecchio 10. Birindelli 11. Tommasi 12. Bucci
AldoRaine18 : 1. Nesta 2. Nedved 3. Brehme 4. Di Livio 5. Tacchinardi 6. Seedorf 7. Stankovic 8. Caniggia 9. Amoroso 10. Signorini 11. Tacconi 12. Festa
nahealai : 1. Signori 2. Mancini 3. Montero 4. Conte 5. Peruzzi 6. Balbo 7. Simone 8. Evani 9. Tudor 10. Fortunato 11. Crippa 12. Petrescu
Isotope : 1. Gullit 2. Zola 3. Kohler 4. Iuliano 5. Dunga 6. Völler 7. Candela 8. Conceição 9. Mannini 10. Jonk 11. G. Galli 12. Sergio
KM : 1. Cafu 2. Boban 3. Benarrivo 4. Hassler 5. Salas 6. Couto 7. Di Matteo 8. Zamorano 9. Schwarz 10. Cervone 11. Adani 12. Pirlo
Stretford Kid : 1. Weah 2. Davids 3. Aldair 4. Leonardo 5. Ayala 6. Lombardo 7. Zenga 8. Ortega 9. Gascoigne 10. Casriraghi 11. Porrini 12. Papin
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