MATCH OVERVIEW:
TEAMS OVERVIEW:
VS
....................................... TEAM ARBITRIUM .................................................................................... TEAM SJOR/TROSS ......................................
Team Arbitrium- What's the story?
Formation- 5-2-2-1
Tactics- Defensive discipline, be difficult to break down and hit with pace and skill on the counter.
Special instructions
Matthias Sammer in his favourite role here, dropping in to form something akin to the wet dreams of Donald trumps border to Mexico, and stepping out into the midfield as and when required. When we have the ball (which we will win back often) Sammer and Petit will become the midfield two with Toure being given permission to roam up the pitch.
Paul Janes and Giacinto Facchetti are formiddable full-backs, with the former being significantly lesser known however more than capable as a traditional defensive first Right Back. Both will be disciplined, however encouraged to join in attacks due to the presence of Sammer and Petit in the midfield.
Juan Manuel Moreno has a free role in this side. Whilst not much material is available on him, I do know that he was capable of covering the entire right side himself so he is definitely capable of pitching in defensively, however his role here is to create. For all intents and purposes, he is a creative playmaker, and voted 25th best player of the 20th century for good reason.
Gareth Bale is tasked with putting in the performances that put him on the map, bombing down the left wing and laying on almost perfect service for Harry Kane. He's been doing the business for years now, and deserves his place in this side. He fits the system perfectly.
David, does your team have a theme?
Yes, yes it does. And i'm calling it Double's Partner's.
Introducing...
THE STALWARTS
Matthias Sammer and Jurgen Kohler won the champions league for Borussia Dortmund together. They are quite comfortably among the most accomplished defenders in the modern game, and know each other's game so well that the opposition attackers are going to have a tough time of it all game.
THE "WHO THE FECK ARE THOSE GUYS"
Paul Janes and Juan Manuel Moreno are somewhat mythical figures. The fact is there just isn't that much information on them, however what is available suggests that both were phenomenal players, capable of world class play at both ends of the field.
THE BEGINNING AND THE END
Cesare Maldini and Giacinto Facchetti were part of an Italian team which beat brazil 3-0 in 1963 and kept a 22 year old Pele quiet. They only played 3 games together, and as the captain at the time Maldini wrapped up his career, Facchetti would go on to establish himself as arguably the greatest Left back of all time.
THE REMAKE
I really wanted a midfield of Petit and Vieira, however financial mismanagement meant I had to find a modern player who could do everything Vieira could, and Yaya Toure fits the bill. He proved his defensive capabilities against Utd in the CL final when he put in a stellar performance as a Centre back, and at times in the premiership he was unstoppable as a marauding midfielder. There are very few players in this draft who could hope to consistently get the ball off Toure at his best. Petit compliments him so well, A world cup winner who won't be bullied by anyone and offers a lot going forward too.
THE WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN
Imagine Current Harry Kane with peak Gareth Bale. Anyone think Man city would be so far ahead? Bale made Roman Pavluychenko look like Gerd Muller at times, his service is impeccable and very few right backs can live with that pace. Harry Kane is the first player in 2 million years to outscore Messi and Ronaldo in a calendar year, and has proved himself against the top opponents. Given he's up against defenders currently still playing, it's easier to asses how successful he'd be, and I think the answer in this game is "Very"
TWO TIMES FIVE IS 10, MATE?
Canizares swaps aftershave bottle accidents for a place between the sticks behind a formidable wall. A very capable of keeper, without him Valencia simply wouldn't have been so successful in the early 2000s.
Thoughts on the opposition
George Best Has to get past an awful lot of world class defender's in order to make a difference. His effectiveness on this game will be fairly limited, and with his lack of skillset when it comes to the defensive side of things, I can see the game bypassing him a little.
Robson and Souness is a hell of a midfield pairing, but physically they come off second best, particularly when Sammer steps up and at times I have a midfield three of the German, Petit and Toure. Park might make an appearance in their midfield, but I Can't see my guys being really intimidated, unless Souness forgets to wish Yaya Happy birthday.
Not sure how Bonucci will be used here, but he's only at his best in a back three and when he tries his diagonals, its my team winning the ball in the air. Godin and Luis worked amazingly well together but its hard to see the other two defenders really complimenting them. Harry Kane has had joy against better centre back pairings than those two (If it is indeed Godin and Bonucci)
Whether its Dalglish or Rush or both, I'm not really expecting my guys to be tested all that much, theres too much discipline in that back 5.
Final Observations
Let’s be honest here, both teams have players who look out of place in an all time draft (like most sides, tbf) but I think my squad is more than capable of doing what I’m asking them to do.
If this were a draft on RAWK, i'd fully expect Sjor/Tross to go all the way. fecking traitorous bastards picking so many scouse legends.
TEAM SJOR/TROSS
Tactics
A classic 442 full with players that are proven at the highest stage in that specific system with exception of Bergmark but he should have it much easier here then he had in his era. Team full of horrible cnuts to play against - hit, grab, spit, anything for the win....pretty much the opposite of their managers.
Defence
We have IMO comfortably the best centerback in the world for the last 5, 6 years in Diego Godin and tbh it was tough to find him a partner as he made every possible type of defender look good next to him, from Miranda, Gimenez and now to Savic. In the end we decided for a classic stopper sweeper combo and we went for another modern one Bonucci. Personally i dont rate 90% of modern defenders but this two alongside few others are keeping the faith that eventually the time for great centerbacks will come.
Next to Godin is his partner in crime Filipe Luis so there we have a proven partnership from probably the best defensive unit in decade or so. On the right is Orvar Bergmark, one of the best defenders of his era, elected twice in team of the year, back then when that award actually meant something and was an actual reflection of players performances.
Behind that back 4 we have Walter Zenga, one of the best goalkeepers in the world in 80s and early 90s, IFFHS best goalkeeper of the year 3 times in a row.
Midfield
We have 3 UK GOATs in Robson, Best and Souness and i dont think i have to spend a lot of time selling their abilities. Robbo will finally be surrounded with players of his caliber, Souness will give him the perfect platform to play his b2b game as he finally wont have to run for 2 players and do everything on his own like he had to for pretty much his whole career. Best will have a free role from the left and IMO Janes wont know what hit him. He will have both Robbo and Souness having his back, Filipe Luis perfectly capable of providing width while being perfectly safe at the back, role he does perfectly for Atletico for number of years now.
Last and not least, the flashiest name in the squad, Ji Sung Park. Picked for a specific tactical reasons and while we had in mind the likes of Pirlo and co. Facchetti will do just fine. Park is there to provide balance and keep an eye on the italian, while he isnt good enough for this level we reckon in special situation you can make a case for him, his workrate and engine was immense, great defensive game and we feel we are in much better shape for this game with him in the squad then with Barnes for example who is on the bench even though is comfortably the better player. And one more important note for Park that often is ignored for some players, he was pretty much the ultimate big game player and you dont get much bigger then this.
Attack
Two of the Liverpool finest, King Kenny and Ian Rush. One of the best striking partnerships in history of the game. Also worth noting they are joining their former teammate in Graeme Souness. Between them they have 230 goals in 7 seasons together winning 4 league titles(of which 3 in a row), FA Cup, 4 Mickey Mouse Cups and European Cup.
TEAMS OVERVIEW:
VS
....................................... TEAM ARBITRIUM .................................................................................... TEAM SJOR/TROSS ......................................
Team Arbitrium- What's the story?
Formation- 5-2-2-1
Tactics- Defensive discipline, be difficult to break down and hit with pace and skill on the counter.
Special instructions
Matthias Sammer in his favourite role here, dropping in to form something akin to the wet dreams of Donald trumps border to Mexico, and stepping out into the midfield as and when required. When we have the ball (which we will win back often) Sammer and Petit will become the midfield two with Toure being given permission to roam up the pitch.
Paul Janes and Giacinto Facchetti are formiddable full-backs, with the former being significantly lesser known however more than capable as a traditional defensive first Right Back. Both will be disciplined, however encouraged to join in attacks due to the presence of Sammer and Petit in the midfield.
Juan Manuel Moreno has a free role in this side. Whilst not much material is available on him, I do know that he was capable of covering the entire right side himself so he is definitely capable of pitching in defensively, however his role here is to create. For all intents and purposes, he is a creative playmaker, and voted 25th best player of the 20th century for good reason.
Gareth Bale is tasked with putting in the performances that put him on the map, bombing down the left wing and laying on almost perfect service for Harry Kane. He's been doing the business for years now, and deserves his place in this side. He fits the system perfectly.
David, does your team have a theme?
Yes, yes it does. And i'm calling it Double's Partner's.
Introducing...
THE STALWARTS
Matthias Sammer and Jurgen Kohler won the champions league for Borussia Dortmund together. They are quite comfortably among the most accomplished defenders in the modern game, and know each other's game so well that the opposition attackers are going to have a tough time of it all game.
THE "WHO THE FECK ARE THOSE GUYS"
Paul Janes and Juan Manuel Moreno are somewhat mythical figures. The fact is there just isn't that much information on them, however what is available suggests that both were phenomenal players, capable of world class play at both ends of the field.
THE BEGINNING AND THE END
Cesare Maldini and Giacinto Facchetti were part of an Italian team which beat brazil 3-0 in 1963 and kept a 22 year old Pele quiet. They only played 3 games together, and as the captain at the time Maldini wrapped up his career, Facchetti would go on to establish himself as arguably the greatest Left back of all time.
THE REMAKE
I really wanted a midfield of Petit and Vieira, however financial mismanagement meant I had to find a modern player who could do everything Vieira could, and Yaya Toure fits the bill. He proved his defensive capabilities against Utd in the CL final when he put in a stellar performance as a Centre back, and at times in the premiership he was unstoppable as a marauding midfielder. There are very few players in this draft who could hope to consistently get the ball off Toure at his best. Petit compliments him so well, A world cup winner who won't be bullied by anyone and offers a lot going forward too.
THE WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN
Imagine Current Harry Kane with peak Gareth Bale. Anyone think Man city would be so far ahead? Bale made Roman Pavluychenko look like Gerd Muller at times, his service is impeccable and very few right backs can live with that pace. Harry Kane is the first player in 2 million years to outscore Messi and Ronaldo in a calendar year, and has proved himself against the top opponents. Given he's up against defenders currently still playing, it's easier to asses how successful he'd be, and I think the answer in this game is "Very"
TWO TIMES FIVE IS 10, MATE?
Canizares swaps aftershave bottle accidents for a place between the sticks behind a formidable wall. A very capable of keeper, without him Valencia simply wouldn't have been so successful in the early 2000s.
Thoughts on the opposition
George Best Has to get past an awful lot of world class defender's in order to make a difference. His effectiveness on this game will be fairly limited, and with his lack of skillset when it comes to the defensive side of things, I can see the game bypassing him a little.
Robson and Souness is a hell of a midfield pairing, but physically they come off second best, particularly when Sammer steps up and at times I have a midfield three of the German, Petit and Toure. Park might make an appearance in their midfield, but I Can't see my guys being really intimidated, unless Souness forgets to wish Yaya Happy birthday.
Not sure how Bonucci will be used here, but he's only at his best in a back three and when he tries his diagonals, its my team winning the ball in the air. Godin and Luis worked amazingly well together but its hard to see the other two defenders really complimenting them. Harry Kane has had joy against better centre back pairings than those two (If it is indeed Godin and Bonucci)
Whether its Dalglish or Rush or both, I'm not really expecting my guys to be tested all that much, theres too much discipline in that back 5.
Final Observations
Let’s be honest here, both teams have players who look out of place in an all time draft (like most sides, tbf) but I think my squad is more than capable of doing what I’m asking them to do.
If this were a draft on RAWK, i'd fully expect Sjor/Tross to go all the way. fecking traitorous bastards picking so many scouse legends.
TEAM SJOR/TROSS
Tactics
A classic 442 full with players that are proven at the highest stage in that specific system with exception of Bergmark but he should have it much easier here then he had in his era. Team full of horrible cnuts to play against - hit, grab, spit, anything for the win....pretty much the opposite of their managers.
Defence
We have IMO comfortably the best centerback in the world for the last 5, 6 years in Diego Godin and tbh it was tough to find him a partner as he made every possible type of defender look good next to him, from Miranda, Gimenez and now to Savic. In the end we decided for a classic stopper sweeper combo and we went for another modern one Bonucci. Personally i dont rate 90% of modern defenders but this two alongside few others are keeping the faith that eventually the time for great centerbacks will come.
Next to Godin is his partner in crime Filipe Luis so there we have a proven partnership from probably the best defensive unit in decade or so. On the right is Orvar Bergmark, one of the best defenders of his era, elected twice in team of the year, back then when that award actually meant something and was an actual reflection of players performances.
Behind that back 4 we have Walter Zenga, one of the best goalkeepers in the world in 80s and early 90s, IFFHS best goalkeeper of the year 3 times in a row.
Midfield
We have 3 UK GOATs in Robson, Best and Souness and i dont think i have to spend a lot of time selling their abilities. Robbo will finally be surrounded with players of his caliber, Souness will give him the perfect platform to play his b2b game as he finally wont have to run for 2 players and do everything on his own like he had to for pretty much his whole career. Best will have a free role from the left and IMO Janes wont know what hit him. He will have both Robbo and Souness having his back, Filipe Luis perfectly capable of providing width while being perfectly safe at the back, role he does perfectly for Atletico for number of years now.
Last and not least, the flashiest name in the squad, Ji Sung Park. Picked for a specific tactical reasons and while we had in mind the likes of Pirlo and co. Facchetti will do just fine. Park is there to provide balance and keep an eye on the italian, while he isnt good enough for this level we reckon in special situation you can make a case for him, his workrate and engine was immense, great defensive game and we feel we are in much better shape for this game with him in the squad then with Barnes for example who is on the bench even though is comfortably the better player. And one more important note for Park that often is ignored for some players, he was pretty much the ultimate big game player and you dont get much bigger then this.
Attack
Two of the Liverpool finest, King Kenny and Ian Rush. One of the best striking partnerships in history of the game. Also worth noting they are joining their former teammate in Graeme Souness. Between them they have 230 goals in 7 seasons together winning 4 league titles(of which 3 in a row), FA Cup, 4 Mickey Mouse Cups and European Cup.
Franz Beckenbauer on Kenny Dalglish said:
Sir Alex Ferguson on Kenny Dalglish said:
