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The aim of this poll is to determine which team will end up victorious based on all the players at their prime keeping tactics, playing styles and all in game dynamics in mind.
AldoRaine's Tactics
The defense is comprised of the cerebral genius Gaetano Scirea, imperial to the success of Juve and Italy in the 80s, the commander of the backline organizing everything with the help of two rock solid defenders in Thuram and Vidic and on the left is the tenacious World Cup winning fullback Zambrotta. I've got great intelligence in Scirea which is vital against a team with the creativity of the opposition I have and his anticipation would be very useful, as he showed against Maradona himself not allowing to score a single goal from open play when Napoli played Juve. To go with that there is great physical presence and aerial prowess in Vidic while Thuram is one of the best defensive fullbacks of all time.
The midfield has the beast Frank Rijkaard, a great combination of technical brilliance while a defensive stalwart for Milan and Holland, as good a roadblock that can be put to stop Maradona, and he's being partnered with the ever energetic and tremendously hard working Gullit. Reunited Milan and Dutch teammates, they will squeeze out all the space in there with the great engine and workrate and provide enough freedom for the attack to function. They are partnered by Zico who will be using his top quality vision and creativity to create chances for the devastating front three.
The attack has devastating dribbling ability combined with probably the best finisher of all time. Cruyff has a free role as a second striker and would roam all across the pitch looking to attack wherever the team allows most space. He will be direct and use his immense dribbling and creativity to take on defenders, isolate them and look to create space. Garrincha on the other side will provide genuine width and unstoppable dribbling and look to play the crosses for Muller after going on his trademark unstoppable runs.
Key points :
- Both Cruyff and Garrincha will exploit the space left by his attacking fullbacks, specially Garrincha against Carlos.
- Rijkaard will deal with maradona and try to curb his game as much as possible.
- Scirea will always be looking to cut off any service to Ronaldo.
- With Cruyff and Garrincha drawing CBs out, Muller will slot into the space left and will latch onto any passes dealt to him.
- Vidic will help Zambrotta out against Best.
TEAM AldoRaine18
TEAM Theon
Theon's tactics
FORMATION
A devastating 4-2-3-1 formation filled with complimentary partnerships and the perfect blend of width, creativity and ruthless finishing.
Very similar to the set up in the last few games except the defence has been significantly improved with the addition of Franco Baresi and Carlos Alberto & George Best has come into the team.
Defence
The heart of the defence is marshalled by two of the greatest centre backs of all time Franco Baresi and the great Argentine Daniel Passarella. Both are amongst the Top 5 ever centre backs and combine to form an impenetrable shield in front of Gordon Banks.
Two technically gifted footballers capable of taking control of the ball and instigating attacks from deep, which will help dominate possession against Cutch’s side. Along with this technical mastery Passarella brings a ferocious leap and a ruthless mentality to the defence, as well as an unbelievable scoring record of just under 1 in 3. His partner Baresi is simply the best of all time.
A partnership of Brazilian fullbacks round off the defence and offer a huge threat going forward. As Antohan called him “A Cafú with better defending” Carlos Alberto is arguably the greatest right back ever and the Captain of 1970 Brazil who remain the best football team in the history of the game.
On the other side Roberto Carlos will bomb forward in support of Ronaldinho to create a devastating 2 vs 1 against Suurbier who is the weakest defender on the pitch, whilst having the electric pace to combat even the best wingers. This is the exact role that Carlos perfected at Real Madrid which led him to numerous awards including twice being named UEFA Defender of the Year and coming second to Ronaldo in the FIFA World Player of the Year in 1997 and runner up in the 2002 Ballon D’Or.
Midfield
In midfield Xavi and Tigana will look to sit deep and keep it tight in front of the defence. Xavi will look utilise his exceptional passing range by spraying the ball around the pitch and through gaps into the feet of Maradona.
Tigana is the greatest French central midfielder of all time and brings a monstrous defensive work-ethic to toughen up the midfield whilst possessing the technical ability to fit the exquisite passing style of his team mates.
Maradona
The heart of the team - Diego Maradona has the freedom of the pitch ahead of the two centre mids in a system designed to get the best out of him. With the wingers stretching the pitch horizontally and the electric pace of Ronaldo pushing the defence back vertically, the pitch is at its absolute biggest giving Maradona the perfect platform to dominate this game.
Enrique - Maradona's team-mate at World Cup 1986 - "Diego was an example to everyone, not just in terms of his quality, but also for his commitment. He was the first to tackle and dive in when we lost possession, so how could we not do the same? He was contagious. When it came to his play, however, trying to imitate him was impossible."
Tenacious, determined and extraordinarily talented this is the perfect summary of Maradona and what he brings to the side. Whether it is with a pass, a dribble, a tackle or a goal Diego has the ability and mentality to raise a team like no player in the history of the game
Attack
The genius of Maradona is complimented with Brazilian flair & some George Best magic, as two devastating wingers flank the greatest striker in football history.
Best and Ronaldinho bring pace, trickery and goals to either flank, with both capable either cutting inside or stretching the pitch out wide. Both can create chances but also possess a huge goal threat themselves, with Best able to score every kind of goal: He was able to use either foot - sometimes he seemed to have six. Sir Matt Busby and Ronaldinho scoring or assisting 157 goals in 181 appearances for Barcelona.
The attack is rounded off with Ronaldo who reached a level brilliance only matched by Pele, Maradona and Messi. He possesses an unrivalled combination of pace, skill and dribbling ability which simply guarantees goals – particularly with this service.
George Best
We all know about Georgie boy so I'll just post some quotes that capture the whole Best ethos:
The only thing I have in common with George Best is that we come from the same place, play for the same club and were discovered by the same man
Norman Whiteside.
So George, where did it all go wrong?
The hotel bellboy who delivered champagne to Best's room and found him entertaining a scantily-clad Miss World on a bed covered with his winnings from the casino.
I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered.
Best on cash.
I think I've found you a genius.
The telegram sent to Manchester United by talent scout Bob Bishop, who discovered a 15-year-old Best playing for Cregagh Boys' Club.
That's a bit unfair on Aldo though, it shows how confident Theon is that he hasn't done it yet!
