The Redcafe Champions League Draft

jakec said:
Five Brazilians
A Frenchman
An Argentinian
A Portuguese man
An Irishman
A Spaniard
An Italian

In interesting
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It reflects the distribution of international trophies during the last 20 years:

Five Brazilians - 2 WCs
A Frenchman - 1 WC
An Argentinian
A Portuguese man
An Irishman - 1 Celtic Nations Cup
A Spaniard - 1WC
An Italian - 1WC
 
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The Game: 1. Zidane
JakeC: 1. Messi
kps88: 1. Cristiano Ronaldo
Thisistheone: 1. Ronaldo
Ralaks: 1. Keane
nahealai: 1. Xavi
Stobzilla: 1. Henry
Feeky: 1. Maldini
akash02: 1. Romario
Gio: 1. Rivaldo
Snow: 1. Ronaldinho
Isotope: 1. Redondo
EDogen: 1. Nesta
Theon: 1. Iniesta
Fergus'son:
BD/NM:

You're up, Fergus'son.
 
Nesta was the one I was after though, think he's the best CB in this by a distance
 
The Game: 1. Zidane
JakeC: 1. Messi
kps88: 1. Cristiano Ronaldo
Thisistheone: 1. Ronaldo
Ralaks: 1. Keane
nahealai: 1. Xavi
Stobzilla: 1. Henry
Feeky: 1. Maldini
akash02: 1. Romario
Gio: 1. Rivaldo
Snow: 1. Ronaldinho
Isotope: 1. Redondo
EDogen: 1. Nesta
Theon: 1. Iniesta
Fergus'son: 1. Roberto Baggio
BD/NM:

You're up, BD.​
 
Cling Bak said:
On topic: surprised Redondo has been picked up this early. Great player, though. But I recall others (from previous drafts) not rating him as even the best of his generation in that position.
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As a playmaker-cum-DM going, I rate him higher than others. Only Matthaus and Rijkaard would probably I picked above him if available.
 
It was a bit of a delusion, but I really wanted Iniesta and Nesta :(
 
Theon said:
Nesta was the one I was after though, think he's the best CB in this by a distance
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He's my number one as well although I think it's a strong pool and there's a few very close to him.
 
feck you theon. feck you with a giant horse cock. I know your second pick. You are doing exactly what I thought you would and what I wanted to do.

Guys - I'm worknig with BD so I can't really pick right now. Trying to get in touch with him.
 
Maldini is a better left back than centre back Feeky..
 
*** EDIT*** (Fergus'son swapped Batistuta for Baggio)

The Game: 1. Zidane
JakeC: 1. Messi
kps88: 1. Cristiano Ronaldo
Thisistheone: 1. Ronaldo
Ralaks: 1. Keane
nahealai: 1. Xavi
Stobzilla: 1. Henry
Feeky: 1. Maldini
akash02: 1. Romario
Gio: 1. Rivaldo
Snow: 1. Ronaldinho
Isotope: 1. Redondo
EDogen: 1. Nesta
Theon: 1. Iniesta
Fergus'son: 1. Batistuta
BD/NM:

If BD is not contactable, we could be in for a slowish few hours. Can I PM my picks to any unbiased poster? If we'd got to the turn I'd have PM'd BD or someone else, but that's obviously not possible now.
 
nahealai said:
*** EDIT*** (Fergus'son swapped Batistuta for Baggio)

The Game: 1. Zidane
JakeC: 1. Messi
kps88: 1. Cristiano Ronaldo
Thisistheone: 1. Ronaldo
Ralaks: 1. Keane
nahealai: 1. Xavi
Stobzilla: 1. Henry
Feeky: 1. Maldini
akash02: 1. Romario
Gio: 1. Rivaldo
Snow: 1. Ronaldinho
Isotope: 1. Redondo
EDogen: 1. Nesta
Theon: 1. Iniesta
Fergus'son: 1. Batistuta
BD/NM:

If BD is not contactable, we could be in for a slowish few hours. Can I PM my picks to any unbiased poster? If we'd got to the turn I'd have PM'd BD or someone else, but that's obviously not possible now.
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You can PM me but that's a bad idea as I'm still to pick.
 
Theon said:
Maldini is a better left back than centre back Feeky..
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Aye, although his record at centre-half is exceptional as well, pretty sure he's filled in there or played in a back three a few times ('94 CL Final, '94 World Cup, Euro 2000). And obviously he moved there more regularly into his 30s.
 
I have a shortlist in order, I'm not going to lie. PM me if you want mate.
 
Gio said:
Aye, although his record at centre-half is exceptional as well, pretty sure he's filled in there or played in a back three a few times ('94 CL Final, '94 World Cup, Euro 2000). And obviously he moved there more regularly into his 30s.
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Euro 2000 was left back IIRC man, they did play 3 at the back but it was Maldini and Zambrotta as wingbacks

But yeah he was definitely quality there, in the last draft we were going to move him CB for the quarters - but he is still a better left back. That is where the bulk of his success has come, even in his later years
 
Theon said:
Euro 2000 was left back IIRC man, they did play 3 at the back but it was Maldini and Zambrotta as wingbacks

But yeah he was definitely quality there, in the last draft we were going to move him CB for the quarters - but he is still a better left back. That is where the bulk of his success has come, even in his later years
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Right enough, Luliano was in there.
 
NM said:
Why?
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Because then the draft would go faster. His favourite thing in the world is a fast moving draft. I speak in present tense but in reality he's been gone so long, he's probably dead.
 
Theon said:
Euro 2000 was left back IIRC man, they did play 3 at the back but it was Maldini and Zambrotta as wingbacks

But yeah he was definitely quality there, in the last draft we were going to move him CB for the quarters - but he is still a better left back. That is where the bulk of his success has come, even in his later years
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Yeah. You could play Maldini as a CB and you would have a great one. Play him at LB and you would have the best defensive LB in the draft.
 
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