Poll Quaranteam draft - QF: Jim/Joga vs Pat/Religion

Who will win the match?

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    14
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harms said:
It's not that different, really, but I really wanted a more free-flowing attack with young Laudrup (who wasn't yet a proper number 10 but rather a free-roaming creative forward) & Rensenbrink both sometimes dropping deeper & Elkjær, obviously, peeling out wide to free the space for their central runs.

I also generally prefer a 4-3-3 to a diamond and in this case Pirlo should be very much in his element even though he's pretty much synonymous with diamonds of all shapes & sizes.
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True for young Laudrup, but I'd rather put dream team Laudrup in the #10 and him exploiting Rensenbrink and Elkjaer movement and give him center stage. Lahm is also a pretty good choice for balanced RB in a diamond(sorts of Thuram role), whilst Zebec can be the more attacking option.

In a 4-3-3 I'd expect a bit more in attack from either Lerby or Kante and neither is ideal for AM role. In a diamond I'd give that stage to Laudrup, whilst Pirlo dictates from deep and both Lerby and Kante are given defensive B2B roles. Laudrup also preferred the left channel so whilst it is not much different personal opinion I'd start him in a diamond given the personnel.

TheReligion said:
They don't have Pirlo on the pitch though here...
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In an isolated game diamond or 4-3-3 might be better in terms of standalone formation, but in the current game they made the right choice. If you remove Hamrin from the picture this gives Breitner more freedom and plays in your hands since Cambiasso can have support in the middle, whilst Stoichkov can track Lahm off the ball.
 
Found a cup for whoever decides this game. I'm bored.

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harms said:
Found a cup for whoever decides this game. I'm bored.

130903862162517p


  • Enjoy your hot beverage and proclaim your status as the fantasy football Draft Master
  • Mug features a "D" shaped handle so it reads "DRAFT MASTER"
  • Microwavable
  • Dishwasher safe
  • Ceramic
  • Holds 18.5 oz.
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Imported :drool:
 
A respectable enough defeat in the end - 1 vote difference over two matches to probably the best team in the draft after the initial drafting.

Well played @Jim Beam @Joga Bonito . I'm still reeling at Beam reeling off such a coherent and sober post at 4am on a Friday night/Saturday morning :eek:. I basically gave up the debate at that point! Hope we see the diamond with Pirlo at some point as that looks like such a sexy team even without any reinforcements.
 
Well done @Jim Beam and @Joga Bonito

I have to say I'm interested as to what your next plans are moving forward and where you'll look to make changes. Speaking outside of our game now I also hope to see Pirlo as a DLP. I've mentioned a few times I think he's a perfect fit alongside Kante and Lerby.

Think I prefer a 4-3-3 set up myself using Laudrup wider in a David Villa style role.

The other question will be about Elkjaer/Benz.
 
Pat_Mustard said:
I'm still reeling at Beam reeling off such a coherent and sober post at 4am on a Friday night/Saturday morning :eek:. I basically gave up the debate at that point!
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:lol:

Good game(s) @Pat_Mustard and @TheReligion. If it was a boxing or MMA match, it was so close that people would be screaming for trilogy (on the other hand am happy we leave that juggernaut of yours behind tbh, it was draining expirence going through it twice).

As Joga says we liked your team from the start with Simonsen addition this time around and it was a game of fine margins. Tough luck, but well played.
 
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