1. Not usually.
2. MJJ holds the record with 4 sheeps (nearly 5) in the 2nd Sheep Draft. Me (in 2nd Sheep draft) and Tuppet (in current draft) rank 2nd with 3 sheeps...as of now.
The Third Redcafe Sheep Draft
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1. Not usually.
2. MJJ holds the record with 4 sheeps (nearly 5) in the 2nd Sheep Draft. Me (in 2nd Sheep draft) and Tuppet (in current draft) rank 2nd with 3 sheeps...as of now.
Got it, so essentially we're stuck with them. Reckon MJJ's record will be beaten quite handsomely though. Would be surprised if we're not sitting on 6 or 7 sheep out of 12 rounds by the end of the drafting phase. Matchday thread will be a hoot and a half.
Many more managers to go before the results??
Yeah around half of them.
In that case I'm off to bed...
Have submitted the most obvious block of the round!
To be fair I have no fond memories from Arce. I don't think there is a reliable source on how many games he played during those cup runs or what was his part. I agree that he was a great FK taker not only for scoring but also crossing the ball. The dead ball situations were Paraguay greatest strengths during the WC, with him and ***** taking the FK's, I think they scored another one in 2002 from a header from a set piece (may be mixing it up as I saw a lot of FK goals in WC these days)..
The goals games ratio is generally be higher of course since he played at weaker leagues at that time, compared to **** and Carlos. If Wiki is correct he has only 5 goals for Paraguay, so it's not that spectacular number.
Well CWC is a 2-3 games competition in the middle of the season which IMO is kinda not very good to compare the strength of leagues as there are one off matches. My point for playing in Europe was because most of the leaders that Paraguay had at that time - *****, *****, ********, *******, ***** ****, have played, or played in Europe at the time. But of course there is a point that gull backs are generally less noticed.
Srna imo is a bit better. And no actually I've seen the guy live couple of times and he once scored a brace against my NT, as we were drawn against Croatia for both WC and Euro's. He has taken part in 3 Euro's and 2 world cups. Also he's frequently in CL or Europa league. So yeah I know Darijo Srna.
I don't think Srna is great either, just answered to the direct comparison. I mean depends on who you compare him to. If you compare them to the 2 RB that are already picked they are of different class.
To be fair apart from WC I don't think anyone has vivid memory about Arce. I think it will be hard to sell him, as generally not many people remember him or know something about him. Just my .02 of course
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I think there are around 3-4 of them. Wonder what will @Tuppet submit.
This round I'm again kinda sure what you will go for mate, hopefully we won't clash as we've gone in different direction.
It's not made its way through yet.
@Enigma_87 name shame (edit the unpicked names out from your post, please)
Ah, feck, a brainfart for a moment. Edited all.
The CWC is a 2 game competition for European teams now. Back in 2000 there were 2 groups and a knock-out stage. United had to choose between taking part there or in the FA Cup. I still remember that shitty Necaxa game. Point is, competition was stronger so there was more to go by.To be fair I have no fond memories from Arce. I don't think there is a reliable source on how many games he played during those cup runs or what was his part. I agree that he was a great FK taker not only for scoring but also crossing the ball. The dead ball situations were Paraguay greatest strengths during the WC, with him and ***** taking the FK's, I think they scored another one in 2002 from a header from a set piece (may be mixing it up as I saw a lot of FK goals in WC these days)..
The goals games ratio is generally be higher of course since he played at weaker leagues at that time, compared to **** and Carlos. If Wiki is correct he has only 5 goals for Paraguay, so it's not that spectacular number.
Well CWC is a 2-3 games competition in the middle of the season which IMO is kinda not very good to compare the strength of leagues as there are one off matches. My point for playing in Europe was because most of the leaders that Paraguay had at that time - *****, *****, ********, *******, ***** ****, have played, or played in Europe at the time. But of course there is a point that gull backs are generally less noticed.
Srna imo is a bit better. And no actually I've seen the guy live couple of times and he once scored a brace against my NT, as we were drawn against Croatia for both WC and Euro's. He has taken part in 3 Euro's and 2 world cups. Also he's frequently in CL or Europa league. So yeah I know Darijo Srna.
I don't think Srna is great either, just answered to the direct comparison. I mean depends on who you compare him to. If you compare them to the 2 RB that are already picked they are of different class.
To be fair apart from WC I don't think anyone has vivid memory about Arce. I think it will be hard to sell him, as generally not many people remember him or know something about him. Just my .02 of course
The wiki comment was about Arce, not Srna.
He won't be a hard sell. The majority of players here are players that almost no one has seen play. It's harder to sell some great players just because people have a personal bias against them. Branco, Arce and Nelinho (never heard of him before) will all be unknowns to many. Just because two of them are Brazilians doesn't mean they are better.
Nelinho scored THAT goal. One of my favorite goals of all-time
He had a ridiculous shot on him, attacking from that right back position. Scored a screamer with his left too after shimmying past a couple of players
Where were the comparisons when unnamed right back scored in the WC 2010?
That Brazil team's more remembered for their attacking rather than defensive players. The same could be said for any past Brazilian team, in fact (bar the World Cup winners and consistently successful ones).
Pointless to compare players in that fashion at this stage, IMO.
Whether someone is a good, mediocre or poor pick depends entirely on factors not known yet. Including OBVIOUS factors such as how the managers will set up.
Whether someone is a good, mediocre or poor pick depends entirely on factors not known yet. Including OBVIOUS factors such as how the managers will set up.
Unless we're given the chance to poach players from other managers, giving them ours in return. That has been done before.
The chances of you getting rid of multiple sheep, however, is probably slim - but anything can happen.
Just waiting for @Isotope
Go go go!
I'm just talking about the goal by itself. Remarkably similar.
Oh and the meltdowns they had.
ROUND 5, STAGE 1: RESULTS
ROUND FIVE, STAGE ONE RESULTS:
Skizzo/Pat Mustard - FAIL (Pierre Littbarski)
Chesterlestreet - FAIL (Tom Finney)
Enigma87/RedTiger - FAIL (Pierre Littbarski)
Joga Bonito - FAIL (Gordon Banks)
Mazhar13 - FAIL (Bobby Moore)
Cal? - PASS
Snow - FAIL (Bobby Moore)
Stobzilla - PASS
Tuppet - FAIL (Tom Finney)
Isotope - PASS
Edgar/ctp - PASS
Invictus/KM - FAIL (Bobby Moore)
The Stain - FAIL (Pierre Littbarski)
Sjor Bepo/Physio - FAIL (Gordon Banks)
Marty1968/bleezy - FAIL (Tom Finney)
MJJ - PASS
BLOCKED LIST: Ferenc Puskas, József Bozsik, Dejan Savićević, Duncan Edwards, Ladislao Kubala, Florian Albert, Gyula Grosics, Paolo Roberto Falcao, José Santamaria, Franco Baresi, Lothar Matthäus, Elias Figueroa, Misael Escuti, Sepp Maier, Tarcisio Burgnich, David Villa, Ronaldinho, Zico, Lionel Messi, Daniel Passarella, Teófilo Cubillas, Robin Van Persie, Diego Forlan, Pierre Littbarski, Tom Finney, Gordon Banks, Bobby Moore.
You have 12 hours.
Skizzo/Pat Mustard - FAIL (Pierre Littbarski)
Chesterlestreet - FAIL (Tom Finney)
Enigma87/RedTiger - FAIL (Pierre Littbarski)
Joga Bonito - FAIL (Gordon Banks)
Mazhar13 - FAIL (Bobby Moore)
Cal? - PASS
Snow - FAIL (Bobby Moore)
Stobzilla - PASS
Tuppet - FAIL (Tom Finney)
Isotope - PASS
Edgar/ctp - PASS
Invictus/KM - FAIL (Bobby Moore)
The Stain - FAIL (Pierre Littbarski)
Sjor Bepo/Physio - FAIL (Gordon Banks)
Marty1968/bleezy - FAIL (Tom Finney)
MJJ - PASS
BLOCKED LIST: Ferenc Puskas, József Bozsik, Dejan Savićević, Duncan Edwards, Ladislao Kubala, Florian Albert, Gyula Grosics, Paolo Roberto Falcao, José Santamaria, Franco Baresi, Lothar Matthäus, Elias Figueroa, Misael Escuti, Sepp Maier, Tarcisio Burgnich, David Villa, Ronaldinho, Zico, Lionel Messi, Daniel Passarella, Teófilo Cubillas, Robin Van Persie, Diego Forlan, Pierre Littbarski, Tom Finney, Gordon Banks, Bobby Moore.
You have 12 hours.
Lies! Or you got THAT player, nice one.
Back on track!
gk blocked in the first round
Nah, we changed last minute. But this I thought was a sure block too. Glad to get one past that muppet Tuppet!
Good thing Sir Bobby Moore got blocked in the first round along with Finney and Banks. It makes my Matthews pick even better.
let's see who I'll drag to get a sheep along with me this time.Now the fun begins, huh? It's still recoverable mate... with the right breaks ofc.
You should start going for the biggest name possible on every pick. Either you'll get them and start turning your team around or you'll end up with an entire 11 of sheep which would be hilarious. I will commit to voting for your sheep side in every round.
Morning, folks! I'm ready for my first sheep. Bäääääääääää
feck OFF MAZHAR
Don't forget Snow.
Just over an hour to deadline time. Squeaky bum time.
So glad I didn't go for the golden oldies in this round with so many people blocking each other.