Are you interested?
This was a response I gave to someone when they were wondering what I was talking about:
QuoteI'd make a league with 10,12 or 16 competitors. Then, I'd (or someone who's not involved) would write everyone's name down, cut them up and put them in a hat. One by one, you take them out. The person who out first gets first pick and so on. Getting pulled out first is a huge advantage, but that's the fun of the game. Your first pick could be obvious or strategical, you could pick Lampard, or maybe Hart as getting a good keeper can be crucial. You keep picking one by one till you get about 15 players (1 bench for each position) . Then there would be a scoring system, perhaps the same as the Official EPL's fantasy game. During the season, you can trade with others, giving 1 player for 1, or 2 for 1, maybe even 3 for 2, however you want it, but you can't go over 14 players. You can drop players, and pick up players who are free agents, but if you drop someone, someone else can pick them up quickly.
Mark me down, ldo.
put me down as well
put me down too. will there be a salary cap or free for all?
Draft picks. There is an order.
2 people can't have 1 player CF, so no Salary Cap.
Ok fair enough. I have just seen others do draft systems with salary caps still to make it even harder. So you pick the best like lampard, but then it is harder to get a balanced squad
Don't think we should play that way, too much fiddling with squads, and you will need to price players, and constantly make it higher or lower.
I think Hills, Hellopplz, hawka will all play. I don't know about Fletch or Rob though.
I think 10 is a good enough number. Can't expect more then that.
Quote from: Andrew3737 on September 02, 2010, 05:27:28 PM
I think 10 is a good enough number. Can't expect more then that.
That would be good...
Quote from: Andrew3737 on September 02, 2010, 05:27:28 PM
I think 10 is a good enough number. Can't expect more then that.
+1
i also think LE may be interested
What should we call the game?
EPL Draft Season 2010/2011 would be a simple and easy one.
No, like an original name...
Yeah good point about pricing. Shame this wasn't started before the season began
FanFooty's Fantastic, Fun Filled, Fruitful Draft
No.
FF AFL Based EPL Draft? FFAFLBEPLD? ;D
Quote from: Master Q on September 02, 2010, 05:41:14 PM
No.
FF AFL Based EPL Draft? FFAFLBEPLD? ;D
You will sound like a puppy dog with peanut butter on its lip trying to say that acronym :P
m in
Bang flowering bang
In:
Master Q
CrowsFan
Benji
Andrew
Hills
Maybe:
Hellopplz
Hawka
Fletch
others?
Count me in
Sweet. 4 more people.
We could do it with 8 people. And then have a final series for the top 4. So in round 37 of the EPL you have 1 v 4 and 2 v 3 then the winners verse each other in round 38?
Quote from: CrowsFan on September 02, 2010, 07:11:55 PM
We could do it with 8 people. And then have a final series for the top 4. So in round 37 of the EPL you have 1 v 4 and 2 v 3 then the winners verse each other in round 38?
I guess we could. Just means the selection is a lot deeper and harder.
I will play if you dont have enough.
Just throwing out ideas. I don't mind how it ends up going
In:
Master Q
CrowsFan
Benji
Andrew
Hills
Rob
Hawka
Maybe:
Hellopplz
Fletch
others?
Maybe Elephants will play
Sorry guys, you can mark me off the Maybe list. Unfortunately I don't have the time to play this one.
That's cool.
In:
Master Q
CrowsFan
Benji
Andrew
Hills
Rob
Hawka
One more, or 3 more if others want to join. If we have 9, that person can co-own a team with another person.
Quote from: Andrew3737 on September 02, 2010, 05:24:39 PM
I think Hills, Hellopplz, hawka will all play. I don't know about Fletch or Rob though.
Sign me up :).
Been sick for the majority of the past few days so had to catch up with all this ;D.
Q are you making this website up?? like are you creating it yourself
when is it going to start??
when will people be drawn from hats..??
Dylstaa seems to be into his soccer moght ask him..
It's not a website. It's a draft that will be done in here. I can random the names on www.random.org. I'll show you can example.
If you pick first, and you choose Fabregas, this is what you would do.
Quote(http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad196/derwipok/Cesc_971758.jpg)
Cesc Fabregas
This might be a little surprise, but we think that Cesc is the best choice here. At the tender age of 23 he is already a true worldclass player and he probably hasn't even reached his peak yet. The dynasty format is perfect for him, we expect no less than 5 absolute world class seasons from him, which seem like a realistic expectation at this point. You all know about him so I won't waste your time too much here.
This sounds like fun. But draft might take a while to do.
We have 2 weeks. Seeming most here are on every night. We should breeze right through.
Are we all locks and going to play?
Need to discuss rules and scoring system. Need a system that isn't all about scoring. Fantastic players like Fletcher and Essien get under rated vastly in fantasy games.
Quote from: Andrew3737 on September 02, 2010, 10:59:56 PM
We have 2 weeks. Seeming most here are on every night. We should breeze right through.
Are we all locks and going to play?
I am
Would like the discussion to go towards scoring. A player we consider a gun might not score well under these rules.
If you are looking for someone to be neutral and be the mediator, I'll be that person. Just won't be on every night. Once teams are sorted, they can be PM'd to be and I can maintain a spreadsheet to keep a record??
Obviously, the scores will be the same as the EPL or Virtual sports scoring. Except we will add stuff to benefit the other guys.
I can even be the one who does the draw out of a hat to see who drafts first to last etc??
I'll do that by random.org. You can co-own a team with me if you want?
Master Q-3
CrowsFan-5
Benji-8
Andrew lol. I got 1 but going to redraw since people will be like rigged..-4
Hills-6
Rob-1 RIIGGGEEDDDDDDDDDD
Hawka-7
Hellopplz-2
I'll be editing with their number.
Quote from: Andrew3737 on September 02, 2010, 11:21:11 PM
Master Q-3
CrowsFan-5
Benji
Andrew
Hills
Rob
Hawka
Hellopplz
I'll be editing with their number.
You can Co-own with me fletch if you dont have time to mange your own team by yourself.
Nah, it's ok. I was just hoping to help out in some way. Still could keep a track of scores and results for everyone if you want??
Draft Order
Rob
Hellopplz
Master Q
Andrew
CrowsFan
Hills
Hawka
Benji
In a ABBABA order.
Ok is it just the 8 doing it? Might as well randomly generate the draft order now then. Might as well keep point scoring same as EPL if you add more things in for tackles/passes etc it gets too complicated and you have to find the stats yourself.
Once draft order has been generated make a new thread informing draft order and only people in it can post, starting with number 1 in draft followed by 2 etc until all teams have a squad of 15. I'm guessing 2 GKs, 5 DF, 5 MF, 3 ST?
Quote from: Andrew3737 on September 02, 2010, 11:27:27 PM
Draft Order
Rob
Hellopplz
Master Q
Andrew
CrowsFan
Hills
Hawka
Benji
So i get first pick?
Yes you do. We will wait to figure out the scoring and what have you's before we start. I got number 1 but thought it was unfair.
ouch, last :(
Quote from: Andrew3737 on September 02, 2010, 11:29:37 PM
Yes you do. We will wait to figure out the scoring and what have you's before we start. I got number 1 but thought it was unfair.
Nah just go with what u got first draft, i will be follwing this but the official EPl is what i care about.
Quote from: Fletch74 on September 02, 2010, 11:24:34 PM
Nah, it's ok. I was just hoping to help out in some way. Still could keep a track of scores and results for everyone if you want??
Or even trade regulator
Quote from: Fletch74 on September 02, 2010, 11:31:54 PM
Quote from: Fletch74 on September 02, 2010, 11:24:34 PM
Nah, it's ok. I was just hoping to help out in some way. Still could keep a track of scores and results for everyone if you want??
Or even trade regulator
your really pushing to get a job!!
Quote from: RobsOverAchieverss on September 02, 2010, 11:33:08 PM
Quote from: Fletch74 on September 02, 2010, 11:31:54 PM
Quote from: Fletch74 on September 02, 2010, 11:24:34 PM
Nah, it's ok. I was just hoping to help out in some way. Still could keep a track of scores and results for everyone if you want??
Or even trade regulator
your really pushing to get a job!!
Don't you want a fair comp? Can't have you all arguing ;)
lol Fletch just b the handy man :D. Is everyone ok with just the EPL scoring system or what?
Quote from: Fletch74 on September 02, 2010, 11:36:15 PM
Quote from: RobsOverAchieverss on September 02, 2010, 11:33:08 PM
Quote from: Fletch74 on September 02, 2010, 11:31:54 PM
Quote from: Fletch74 on September 02, 2010, 11:24:34 PM
Nah, it's ok. I was just hoping to help out in some way. Still could keep a track of scores and results for everyone if you want??
Or even trade regulator
your really pushing to get a job!!
Don't you want a fair comp? Can't have you all arguing ;)
www.seek.com.au
EPL system seems the easiest way to go about it
Quote from: Andrew3737 on September 02, 2010, 11:36:40 PM
lol Fletch just b the handy man :D. Is everyone ok with just the EPL scoring system or what?
Oh well then, acn't say I haven't tried... ??? Good luck to you all ;)
Quote from: Fletch74 on September 02, 2010, 11:41:18 PM
Quote from: Andrew3737 on September 02, 2010, 11:36:40 PM
lol Fletch just b the handy man :D. Is everyone ok with just the EPL scoring system or what?
Oh well then, acn't say I haven't tried... ??? Good luck to you all ;)
Why cant't you be the handy man ???
Quote from: RobsOverAchieverss on September 02, 2010, 11:42:35 PM
Quote from: Fletch74 on September 02, 2010, 11:41:18 PM
Quote from: Andrew3737 on September 02, 2010, 11:36:40 PM
lol Fletch just b the handy man :D. Is everyone ok with just the EPL scoring system or what?
Oh well then, acn't say I haven't tried... ??? Good luck to you all ;)
Why cant't you be the handy man ???
What does that entail. TBO, didn't know what Andrew was meaning??
Well i am assuming you do, a variety of things..Not quite sure just think regulars on here should be involved if they want to be.
Quote from: RobsOverAchieverss on September 02, 2010, 11:45:30 PM
Well i am assuming you do, a variety of things..Not quite sure just think regulars on here should be involved if they want to be.
??? And doing?
Quote from: Fletch74 on September 02, 2010, 11:47:06 PM
Quote from: RobsOverAchieverss on September 02, 2010, 11:45:30 PM
Well i am assuming you do, a variety of things..Not quite sure just think regulars on here should be involved if they want to be.
??? And doing?
Well i just SAID i dont know what do you want to do?
Quote from: RobsOverAchieverss on September 02, 2010, 11:48:08 PM
Quote from: Fletch74 on September 02, 2010, 11:47:06 PM
Quote from: RobsOverAchieverss on September 02, 2010, 11:45:30 PM
Well i am assuming you do, a variety of things..Not quite sure just think regulars on here should be involved if they want to be.
??? And doing?
Well i just SAID i dont know what do you want to do?
Keep score. A spreadsheet, a table of H2H if I'm PM'd the players for each team after trades. Maybe we should have a time limit to trade before games, etc and then I can be the tallier for the weekly results or something like that
I reckon it would be good if he was in charge of transfers once the game has started. If for example you decided to swap one of your players with another who wasn't in anyone elses team he can confirm they aren't owned by anyone else and then let everyone know that person is off the market and this other guy is
Quote from: Fletch74 on September 02, 2010, 11:52:01 PM
Quote from: RobsOverAchieverss on September 02, 2010, 11:48:08 PM
Quote from: Fletch74 on September 02, 2010, 11:47:06 PM
Quote from: RobsOverAchieverss on September 02, 2010, 11:45:30 PM
Well i am assuming you do, a variety of things..Not quite sure just think regulars on here should be involved if they want to be.
??? And doing?
Well i just SAID i dont know what do you want to do?
Keep score. A spreadsheet, a table of H2H if I'm PM'd the players for each team after trades. Maybe we should have a time limit to trade before games, etc and then I can be the tallier for the weekly results or something like that
Theres no reason you cant do that stuff pretty sure everyones ok with it ?
Quote from: RobsOverAchieverss on September 02, 2010, 11:54:55 PM
Quote from: Fletch74 on September 02, 2010, 11:52:01 PM
Quote from: RobsOverAchieverss on September 02, 2010, 11:48:08 PM
Quote from: Fletch74 on September 02, 2010, 11:47:06 PM
Quote from: RobsOverAchieverss on September 02, 2010, 11:45:30 PM
Well i am assuming you do, a variety of things..Not quite sure just think regulars on here should be involved if they want to be.
??? And doing?
Well i just SAID i dont know what do you want to do?
Keep score. A spreadsheet, a table of H2H if I'm PM'd the players for each team after trades. Maybe we should have a time limit to trade before games, etc and then I can be the tallier for the weekly results or something like that
Theres no reason you cant do that stuff pretty sure everyones ok with it ?
Ok, suppose I was just waiting for the ok? Just let me know what needs to be done. Cheers :)
oh, i was away just for about half an hour... i had a thought about the draft order.. but since its done i wont say anything
Second pick :D.
EPL scoring seems alright but got to give credit to those who do their job without getting the scores in return. Would like what some of you guys suggested.
prefer sportal, but if there is no pricing then yeah im fine
ill start a thread about the draft picks tomorrow..
Pick number 7 isnt great but its good enough ...im guessin it will get started nxt rnd
It should be started before the next round starts. Got over a week before that happens which will give us enough times to pick our teams. Few different strategies on how to pick the team, I am undecided which way I will go at the moment
Hi Guys. Last time I checked FF was yesterday, and haven't had time to intervene. I hope you all know how the draft works, if not, ask.
Also, I was thinking if we could base it on the Official EPL Fantasy Scores, I think it would be cool if we adjust, sort of make it an original game :)
Note to players: This game is not opinion based.
Quote from: Master Q on September 03, 2010, 06:33:52 PM
Note to players: This game is not opinion based.
Ah well. Already have my first pick sorted 8).
So scoring is based off the official fantasy game? That's alright so we all have an indication on who can score well and who can't.
P.S Will be out tommorrow morning and night if were wondering on holding it tommorrow.
It's doesn't have to be live. Could someone post the order, think we should start sorting things.
Quote from: Andrew3737 on September 02, 2010, 11:27:27 PM
Draft Order
Rob
Hellopplz
Master Q
Andrew
CrowsFan
Hills
Hawka
Benji
In a ABBABA order.
Page 2 of this thread. This is the order so far unless we get more late entry people. It was drawn from a name generator.
Well we could of gotten started if you were first, cause you could of just said your pick, but if you say it now Rob could take your idea.
Also, we need team names. I'm Q's Champions.
One last thing, Rob start thinking about your First Pick. It cannot be changed, when you have made up your mind, post it here.
HawkaFC here
Quote from: hawka26 on September 03, 2010, 07:46:22 PM
HawkaFC here
i am going to be different and go 'Lardner's Larikans'
Didhedive Dogba here
Hello here ;D.
Can you trade players between teams? Like 2 for 1 then sign a "free agent"? Or just trade 1 for 1 with others?
Yes. Fletch is the agent.
I will choose for my First Pick W.Rooney.
Can someone also explain to me how free trades and transfers are going to work?
Quote from: RobsOverAchieverss on September 03, 2010, 11:17:31 PM
I will choose for my First Pick W.Rooney.
Can someone also explain to me how free trades and transfers are going to work?
Team name "Lisbon Lions"
sorry guys will make the thread tomorrow, keep on picking your players
2nd pick is gonna be.......
(http://posterwallpaper.com/didier-drogba-wallpaper.jpg)
Didier Drogba. Can't let this guy slip through my hands. Has started this year just like Chelsea. With a BANG!!! Should hopefully continue throughout this year unless struck down with Injury which I hope not.
Sorry Hilly, but I've made the Official Draft Thread -
http://www.fanfooty.com.au/forum/index.php/topic,21768.0.html
I was hoping that I'd get to pick Drogba, I wanted him. I don't mind however as the Q's Champions first pick is:
FLORENT MALOUDA
Next Pick: Andrew
Also, Could people just quote this and add their team name, so I can copy it easily.
can everyone post there picks in the draft thread... also didnt quote it but my name will be Hilly's Heroics Q
Is theere still a spot left
For my pick, I take
(http://www.whoateallthepies.tv/Fabregas.JPG)
I choose him because he is a fantasy machine. He unlike a lot of other goal scoring midfielders, also gets alot of man of the match awards to add to his goals and assists. A solid pick at 4.
Ask around to see if you can co-own with someone.
CrowsFan os next then me!
Wow that is a very strange picture of Fabregas!!
I guess I will go for Frank James Lampard. Under a small injury cloud but thought I would snap him up before anyone else did.
Oh also my team name will be "The Matchbox Matadors"
my pick is gone thanks to CrowFan! :@
so..
this guy is the best left back in the world and is not injured nor injury prone, in great form, and the team is in great form...
Ashley Cole
(http://media.photobucket.com/image/ashley%20cole/haluk19/ASHLEY.jpg?o=13)
my pick is (http://emywinchester.files.wordpress.com/2008/09/torres-kb3.jpg)
fernado torres
Draft Thread is updated. Benjy is next to pick.
IMO, the best pick so far has been Hilly's, I can't say as it will change a lot of thoughts, will reveal after the draft. I wanted to pick him, well done Hilly.
Also, please quote this and add you name.
Q's Champions
Quote from: Master Q on September 04, 2010, 09:43:54 PM
Draft Thread is updated. Benjy is next to pick.
IMO, the best pick so far has been Hilly's, I can't say as it will change a lot of thoughts, will reveal after the draft. I wanted to pick him, well done Hilly.
Also, please quote this and add you name.
Q's Champions
hawka fc..............i wanted to pick him as well
Quote from: hawka26 on September 04, 2010, 09:57:52 PM
Quote from: Master Q on September 04, 2010, 09:43:54 PM
Draft Thread is updated. Benjy is next to pick.
IMO, the best pick so far has been Hilly's, I can't say as it will change a lot of thoughts, will reveal after the draft. I wanted to pick him, well done Hilly.
Also, please quote this and add you name.
Q's Champions
hawka fc..............i wanted to pick him as well
The Matchbox Matadors
Quote from: Master Q on September 04, 2010, 09:43:54 PM
Draft Thread is updated. Benjy is next to pick.
IMO, the best pick so far has been Hilly's, I can't say as it will change a lot of thoughts, will reveal after the draft. I wanted to pick him, well done Hilly.
Also, please quote this and add you name.
Q's Champions
thank you Q and sorry for not quoting Hilly's Heroics
Arshavin and Anelka
Hey Guys sorry wont be able to continue playing this games and wont be on for a while, Chrisuzz can take my picks or someone else who wants to play?
Quote from: CrowsFan on September 04, 2010, 10:04:22 PM
Quote from: hawka26 on September 04, 2010, 09:57:52 PM
Quote from: Master Q on September 04, 2010, 09:43:54 PM
Draft Thread is updated. Benjy is next to pick.
IMO, the best pick so far has been Hilly's, I can't say as it will change a lot of thoughts, will reveal after the draft. I wanted to pick him, well done Hilly.
Also, please quote this and add you name.
Q's Champions
hawka fc..............i wanted to pick him as well
The Matchbox Matadors
Hello
Quote from: RobsOverAchieverss on September 05, 2010, 12:27:59 AM
Hey Guys sorry wont be able to continue playing this games and wont be on for a while, Chrisuzz can take my picks or someone else who wants to play?
Why aren't you gonna be on?
Quote from: benjy251090 on September 05, 2010, 12:02:22 AM
Arshavin and Anelka
Very nice picks. Arshavin was gonna be my next pick :P. Guess we'll go for the back up plan ;).
Quote from: Hellopplz on September 05, 2010, 01:15:37 AM
Quote from: RobsOverAchieverss on September 05, 2010, 12:27:59 AM
Hey Guys sorry wont be able to continue playing this games and wont be on for a while, Chrisuzz can take my picks or someone else who wants to play?
Why aren't you gonna be on?
Quote from: benjy251090 on September 05, 2010, 12:02:22 AM
Arshavin and Anelka
Very nice picks. Arshavin was gonna be my next pick :P. Guess we'll go for the back up plan ;).
Going overseas for two months short notice, but Chrisuzz will be able to step in if he wants.
Quote from: RobsOverAchieverss on September 05, 2010, 01:16:55 AM
Quote from: Hellopplz on September 05, 2010, 01:15:37 AM
Quote from: RobsOverAchieverss on September 05, 2010, 12:27:59 AM
Hey Guys sorry wont be able to continue playing this games and wont be on for a while, Chrisuzz can take my picks or someone else who wants to play?
Why aren't you gonna be on?
Quote from: benjy251090 on September 05, 2010, 12:02:22 AM
Arshavin and Anelka
Very nice picks. Arshavin was gonna be my next pick :P. Guess we'll go for the back up plan ;).
Going overseas for two months short notice, but Chrisuzz will be able to step in if he wants.
Hope all's well and enjoy your trip and break away from normal life :).
I will thanks HP, but will have access to Laptop but wont be able to commit enough time and wont be on FF.
I disagree with Q. I think Ashley Cole is prob the worst pick because of the 3 players that were/are still available at the time which are easy picks over Cole. Torres, Arshavin and Undrafted are a lot better picks because of their ability to score 12+ and 6+ consistently. Top 5 were pretty much locked in. It gets interesting from now on.
Disagreed. I'll tell you after the draft.
I've updated the main draft page -
http://www.fanfooty.com.au/forum/index.php/topic,21768.msg189177.html#msg189177
Hawka, you are next to pick, it now goes reverse.
il take nani from man u
Nice. Hilly, your pick.
have to go to man c and get
Carlos Tevez
Next to pick: The Matchbox Matadors (CrowsFan)
Just a reminder, you are only allowed 2 GK's, 5 Defenders, 5 Midfielders and 2 Strikers.
Ok this is a tough one now and it's only my second pick!! The man I will go for has had a slow start to the season, but feel he will explode soon. None other than the scouser Stevie G!
Quote from: Master Q on September 05, 2010, 10:39:15 AM
Just a reminder, you are only allowed 2 GK's, 5 Defenders, 5 Midfielders and 3 Strikers.
Fixed it for you ;).
Nice pick Andrew. Slipped through the cracks a bit. Hopefully I can nab my number 2 8).
If Rob's gone, chrisuzz to take over?
Yeah hopefully chrisuzz takes over. I sent him a PM so hopefully he comes on soon and sees it
alright ill take over for rob, we can co-manage when he comes back??
Am i next pick??
No, CF I think.
Nah Q I picked Stevie G this morning. Andrew is next, followed by Q, then HP and then chrisuzz you get 2 picks
Ok, Andrew is up, then me.
im not actually up with this so is it on a website or is someone just collecting the stats themselves
It's the official fantasy sites stats with a twist. Check a scoring thread a bit down in the board. It's locked now but should explain most of the scoring.
We are doing it here in a little league.
It's a draft, H2H matches, scoring based on the Official EPL site, trades done with other players, run by us...
HP, the scoring is the same know, no twist ;)
alright :) will we be able to trade draft picks for players??
No, as no-one had anybody before the draft...
Andrew it's your pick, hurry up and log on!
i meant trade picks for already drafted players
Nah you can't.
Nah you can't swap trade picks for already drafted players. And also why would someone want to swap a player they have picked for a pick in the future? Seems pointless
i mean if i were to say offer my next 2 picks for drogba
Exactly, also you can only have 15 players, so it's very stupid...
alright question answered :) hurry up and come on line andrew i want to take my picks
Also, Zz, you can't have more then 15 players, if you gave him 2, he'd have 16.
I'll be the first brave soul to take a Goalkeeper. I take
(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/08/05/article-1204489-03D2D499000005DC-787_306x318.jpg)
I take Cech because he has the ability to keep a ton load of clean sheets and pull off a lot of saves for bonus points.
Yeah I was thinking of taking a GK. Might take one with my next pick
Quote from: Andrew3737 on September 05, 2010, 07:38:40 PM
I'll be the first brave soul to take a Goalkeeper. I take
(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/08/05/article-1204489-03D2D499000005DC-787_306x318.jpg)
I take Cech because he has the ability to keep a ton load of clean sheets and pull off a lot of saves for bonus points.
Dang it. He was my next pick :'(. Guess next goalkeeper is a given though ;).
Q it is your pick. Where are you?
Q, then HP, then chrisuzz x2 ;D im so excited
My Pick Is:
(http://www.oleole.com/media/main/images/member_photos/group1/subgrp395/theowalcott_217984.jpg)
Theo Walcott.
The Champions are looking very strong, having the 2 highest scoring midfielders in their team.
Also, Zz just so you know, your only current player is Rooney.
I'll update the Official Draft Thread.
HP's pick.
Also, Benjy, Andrew and Zz, I need your team names.
Quote from: Master Q on September 06, 2010, 04:02:08 PM
My Pick Is:
(http://www.oleole.com/media/main/images/member_photos/group1/subgrp395/theowalcott_217984.jpg)
Theo Walcott.
The Champions are looking very strong, having the 2 highest scoring midfielders in their team.
Also, Zz just so you know, your only current player is Rooney.
I'll update the Official Draft Thread.
HP's pick.
Also, Benjy, Andrew and Zz, I need your team names.
I am going to go 'Lardner's Lovable Losers'
was gonna pick him >:(
alright my teams name will be...... Zz's Zanny Zebras
actually, i am going to change my team name to 'Ben's Band of Babbling, Bibbling, Bobbling, Bubbling Baboons'
haha nice
No, the first one's good ;)
Zz, I had to pick him, I have to get some sort of list together so I can get Drogba from HP ;)
First 2 Round Draft Coverage
1 Zz's Zanny Zebras (chrisuzz) - Wayne Rooney
2 Hello (Hellopplz) - Didier Drogba
3 Q's Champions (Master Q) - Florent Malouda
4 Andrew - Cesc Fabregas
5 The Matchbox Matadors (CrowsFan) - Frank Lampard
6 Hilly's Heroics (HillHero13) - Ashley Cole
7 Hawka FC (hawka26) - Fernando Torres
8 Lardner's Lovable Losers (benjy251090) - Andre Arshavin
9 (Lardner's Lovable Losersbenjy251090) - Nicolas Anelka
10 Hawka FC (hawka26) - Nani
11 Hilly's Heroics (HillHero13) - Carlos Tevez
12 The Matchbox Matadors (CrowsFan) - Steven Gerrard
13 Andrew - Peter Cech
14 Q's Champions (Master Q) - Theo Walcott
15 Hello (Hellopplz) - Unannounced
16 Zz's Zanny Zebras (chrisuzz) - Unannounced
Ive got my next two players in mind
One a GK the other a player i completely dislike :)
My picks will be coming up shortly. Just came on :P.
or maybe a defender ;)
My man is.......
(http://www.sportskeeda.com/wp-content/uploads/Joe-Hart-thumps-the-air.jpg)
Joe Hart 8).
No suprise here. This spot was reserved for Cech if he slipped through. Seeing as he has already been picked, can't go wrong with this young lad. Had an awesome last season over at Birmingham and doesn't look like slowing down this one. Beating out Veteran Shay Given must show you how highly he is thought of over at City.
FLOWER :(
Quote from: chrisuzz on September 06, 2010, 04:24:23 PM
FLOWER :(
How do you think I felt when Cech was taken :'(.
Time to step up and make your 2 selections chrisuzz
Dammit HP! Now all the really GK's were gone, I was taking Hart next.
Both my trade targets are HP's players ;D
Quote from: Master Q on September 06, 2010, 04:27:25 PM
Both my trade targets are HP's players ;D
Guess what my soft spots are ;).
Willing to trade if the right players come along 8). But will take alot to get rid of my first 2 picks.
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0hBsKGIexvY/TBXJrzfrU-I/AAAAAAAABwg/FL5R4zmma3s/s1600/john-terry.jpg)
J-J-J-JOHN TERRY
AND
(http://soccerphotosbase.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Van-Der-Sar.jpg)
Van Der Sar
This will be my last post for a week or so ill try and get on though
Quote from: chrisuzz on September 06, 2010, 04:32:39 PM
This will be my last post for a week or so ill try and get on though
How will you pick the rest of your team then?
Quote from: CrowsFan on September 06, 2010, 04:34:55 PM
Quote from: chrisuzz on September 06, 2010, 04:32:39 PM
This will be my last post for a week or so ill try and get on though
How will you pick the rest of your team then?
:'(.
Nice picks by the way. My next pick will be up shortly :).
dam u picked my 2 of my next 3 but this is were it gets harder........... could some1 run over the number of players u can in each postion thx
Terry was my next pick.
First 2 Rounds Draft Coverage
1 Zz's Zanny Zebras (chrisuzz) - Wayne Rooney
2 Hello (Hellopplz) - Didier Drogba
3 Q's Champions (Master Q) - Florent Malouda
4 Andrew - Cesc Fabregas
5 The Matchbox Matadors (CrowsFan) - Frank Lampard
6 Hilly's Heroics (HillHero13) - Ashley Cole
7 Hawka FC (hawka26) - Fernando Torres
8 Lardner's Lovable Losers (benjy251090) - Andre Arshavin
9 (Lardner's Lovable Losersbenjy251090) - Nicolas Anelka
10 Hawka FC (hawka26) - Nani
11 Hilly's Heroics (HillHero13) - Carlos Tevez
12 The Matchbox Matadors (CrowsFan) - Steven Gerrard
13 Andrew - Peter Cech
14 Q's Champions (Master Q) - Theo Walcott
15 Hello (Hellopplz) - Joe Hart
16 Zz's Zanny Zebras (chrisuzz) - John Terry
Round 3 First Pick: Edwin Van Der Sar
2 GK
5 Def
5 Mid
3 Fwd
Thinking about your pick HP? Could we have hints if it's undecided?
Being a Villa man, loved it when one of my Favourites moved there. But now he's gone but still love him :-*. You Know him, I know him, We all love him, It's.......
(http://www.magpieszone.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/02052008_james-milner.jpg)
James Milner. Started this year with a BANG at Villa and continuing nicely at City. Hopefully he can keep it up and garner the 3rd round pick I gave for him.
Let's go Q. A quick pick is a good pick ;D
All good picks guys. Watching with interest.
Once all the teams are picked, I will create a spreadsheet for all players under each team and keep the official records. One more thing in regards to scoring, cos the thread is locked... are all 15 players going to score, or is going to be the best 11, or do you have to select a team each week??
I was tossing up to go with another pick to screw other teams up :P. Might go it next round if nobody gets my guy ;).
i reckon pick a team each week
and is there going to be unlimited trades?
Yeah I reckon pick a team each week.
I think there should be unlimited trades since most of your trades will be from unpicked players, and since no salary cap you don't need to downgrade one player to upgrade another
Don't mind that pick, I already have 2 Midfielders...
It's time to move on to some other positions don't you think?
Quite a risky pick here, I hope it pays...
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e9/Alex_chelsea_3.jpg/298px-Alex_chelsea_3.jpg)
I'm taking Alex. Every team needs a Chelsea defender, Chelsea look strong this year. I was hoping to take Terry, but Alex will do, after all, they have a very strong defense.
Fletch, you name your 11, and 1 sub. If you are missing a player, tough luck.
Yes unlimited.
Only 1 sub Q? Seems harsh. Can't we just order them like they do on the EPL one? Also good pick, but you didn't want to get a keeper?
Will be hard to keep a track of??
Maybe there should be a deadline then for the trades to occur before, like 12 hours before the first game, so that you don't have time to collate all the trades and pick a team for each week?
CF: My next pick is soon, Defenders were going, and I needed one from Chelsea. 2 Subs?
Fletch: 12 Hours seems good to me, what about Saturday at 12 EST?
As long as you all then state your teams on FF by the 1st game.
Also, what do people think of Rob's first pick? Seemed a bit strange to me, I would of taken Drogba or Malouda...
Fletch, I'm not sure how long the draft will take, if it takes too long I think we'll have to start next week...
The other thing to consider is how to keep a track of trades... Someone else might have that player. Unlimited trades may be awfully confusing!!
Quote from: Fletch74 on September 06, 2010, 05:03:07 PM
Maybe there should be a deadline then for the trades to occur before, like 12 hours before the first game, so that you don't have time to collate all the trades and pick a team for each week?
Sounds good. Will see many players changing teams on a weekly basis. Maybe put a 2 or 3 trade limit for each team for 1 week. Can't trade more than once with 1 team each week. Can only let go maybe 2 players at a max each week if they need to?
Especially with me having Drogba and Hart who I both don't really care for :P. I would prefer _____ and _____ instead ;).
Quote from: Master Q on September 06, 2010, 05:11:35 PM
Also, what do people think of Rob's first pick? Seemed a bit strange to me, I would of taken Drogba or Malouda...
Fletch, I'm not sure how long the draft will take, if it takes too long I think we'll have to start next week...
I don't care about when it starts... I can see it will take a while. I'm more concerned about the trades during the week with people picking players that someone already has etc.
Fletch all we have to do (I'll do it), is make a list of all the players picked in a Thread, people say who they are dropping who they are picking etc...
Trades and Free Agents Thread?
Fair enough Q. I know who I will be picking next, just need andrew to come on in the next hour and a half, cos I will be going away for a few hours and want to get my pick in before I go.
Yeah trades sounds fair. As soon as someone makes a trade they need to announce it on here so that others know that that person is off the transfer market and the other player can now be selected.
Yeah 2 subs sounds ok, exclude keepers from subs though. If they don't play they automatically get swapped
Sounds Good To Me.
CF, If you want, PM me your player as I'll be online most of the night, I can post it for you. And, I won't steal it from you as you pick before me, and If he takes him, we'll just have to wait :)
Alright Q if he hasn't come on before I leave I will let you know. A big hint is that it is a keeper, so unless andrew decides to pick a second keeper to go with cech I think I will be fine.
Also in regards to robs pick of rooney I think it was a really good one. I wanted him in my team, and was hoping that since he had a slow start he might get ignored at first. He is the main point of attack for united and showed with england the other night that when played deeper he will still get assists instead of goals.
Ok cool CF. It would be smart and stupid if he picked another Keeper. Smart so no one else could get him and use him as Trade Bait, but stupid as he already has Cech.
(Rooney Topic) But how can you not pick Drogba? 39 Points in what, 3 games?
Quote from: Master Q on September 06, 2010, 05:36:35 PM
Ok cool CF. It would be smart and stupid if he picked another Keeper. Smart so no one else could get him and use him as Trade Bait, but stupid as he already has Cech.
(Rooney Topic) But how can you not pick Drogba? 39 Points in what, 3 games?
i guess what goes up, must come down, and chelsea have had an easy run so far
But then there's Malouda (got him), Walcott (got him) and even Lampard. Milner, Cole, Arshavin and even Tevez?
yeah, i dunno, it is a little weird, i guess he did used to play with rooneys brother and he might be able to get him to him to pick his game up :P
Quote from: Master Q on September 06, 2010, 05:36:35 PM
Ok cool CF. It would be smart and stupid if he picked another Keeper. Smart so no one else could get him and use him as Trade Bait, but stupid as he already has Cech.
(Rooney Topic) But how can you not pick Drogba? 39 Points in what, 3 games?
I was going to pick a Keeper this round as well ::). Doubt My guy (and likely yours) will last that long. Know your pick is out of 2 guys.....
Drogba was a given for me :P. Lets see how much I can get for him now 8).
Yeah true about Drogba, but as benjy said he had 3 very easy games to begin with. In my opinion they will both end up with about the same score at the end of the season so didn't really matter which to pick.
Some people also have personal favourites on who to pick even if others could score higher
Quote from: CrowsFan on September 06, 2010, 06:03:17 PM
Some people also have personal favourites on who to pick even if others could score higher
That was Milner for me :-*. Just 2 more and that's 3 of my favs locked up 8). Should slip through the cracks hopefully :P.
I'm going to guess one of your other favourites is Ashley Young or Gabby Agbonlahor?
Why not just name the entire Villa squad :P. Of Course they are but are they the ones in question?
My next 2 picks are sorted now just waiting for my time to come. They shouldn't get too much attention not being big names and all.
If you really want me to name the entire squad I will. While I'm at it I will name every player from every team in the EPL this year :P
My next 3 picks are all chosen, so hopefully no one picks them too
I'm going away for a few hours, but have told Q who my next pick is so the draft can continue whilst I am away. Happy drafting
Andrew it's your pick...
Well, you guys got the draft order wrong. ABBABA was the order.
Anyway, I take (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NHATtHhOM2o/TEFrSlP1jDI/AAAAAAAAAfA/pgYhm9Roejc/s1600/vidic.jpg)
Goal scoring defender and a Man Utd defender which is always a plus. Best defender in the EPL and most prob going to be the highest scoring CB.
argh another 1 of my picks gone
Who cares Andrew, doesn't really make a difference.
1. Is that Vidic?
2. CF's Pick, this is what he sent me:
Quote from: CrowsFan on September 06, 2010, 06:23:33 PM
My next pick is Pepe Reina
(http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/02_01/ReinaSave_468x385.jpg)
Highest scoring keeper last year, third highest behind Schwarzer and Cech year before, and highest year before that. Consistently high scoring keeper who doesn't miss matches.
No suprise the top notch keepers are going off early.
1. It does.
2. Yes it is.
Quote from: hawka26 on September 06, 2010, 07:28:46 PM
argh another 1 of my picks gone
Wasn't planning on Vidic unless he fell until next round :o. Hopefully me defender falls through to then *gulp.
is hilly next
Hilly's pick, then Hawka.
Andrew, I need your team name.
Didhedive Dogba. I said it earlier.
hurry up hilly plzzz lol
goalkeepers going out quick
Ben Foster
What do you mean we got the draft order wrong andrew? Good choice for defender too, he is one of my favourite players
Your pick is Foster Hilly?
Very interesting pick with some of the keepers still available.
yes HP foster...
saw him a bit last year at united and liked him now that he will get no1 spot i think is good..
Does have a solid backline ahead of him. Not the best players but a strong unit. Look how it helped Hart out. COuld be a diamond in the rough.
hawka is up.
Foster have a solid defence ahead of him? Don't think so.
It has to be ABBABA, instead of ABBAABBAA which heavily favors whoever picks first.
Ah ok, I guess it's too late to change now. Also doesn't really make a difference to me since I am in the middle either way it goes
i will take patrice evra need a man u defender so gona pick him
is it my shot?
Yes it is benjy, 2 in a row I think
I am going to go Manuel Alumnia (ARS) and Joleon Lescott (MAN C)
I was going to take Almunia with my next pick :'(
There are like no Keepers left now, but I'm happy that I took Alex instead of a Keeper.
Updating the Draft thread...
Hawka's pick, then Hilly.
Quote from: Andrew3737 on September 06, 2010, 11:06:08 PM
Foster have a solid defence ahead of him? Don't think so.
Not the biggest names but their are a solid unit all together down at Birmingham. Not the ideal place you would go for Goalkeeping but much worse defences you could slot behind in the Premier League.
Where is hawka?
il take a keeper il take Friedel from aston villa
good choice. probably the only good keeper left
thought i had run out but just did a quick check and found him knew this was my last chance to pick a decent 1
tossing up between 2 players for my next pick. if hilly picks one it will make it much easier for me to decide, but i would like both haha
I know this might sound crazy, but I'm thinking of not actually taking a keeper with my next pick, seeing as their is none left, I may as well get someone else why everyone is picking keepers. No matter what, there will be 4 keepers for me to choose from, as we have 8 teams, 8x2=16, 20 teams, 4 Keepers left, 2 for me.
Thoughts?
sounds reasonable to me Q. there is still 2 top goalies left but you can prob wait a round or two before picking one
Quote from: CrowsFan on September 07, 2010, 06:50:09 PM
sounds reasonable to me Q. there is still 2 top goalies left but you can prob wait a round or two before picking one
I know who you are talking about, and their is another good one but no one will pick him.
Be intersting too see wether ppl pick 2 decent keepers or go with 1 decent and another 1 who isnt that great
I'm sure you do. I just don't want to name people cos then others will get an idea. Where is hilly? He is online and I messaged him, but he isn't posting!
Quote from: hawka26 on September 07, 2010, 06:56:35 PM
Be intersting too see wether ppl pick 2 decent keepers or go with 1 decent and another 1 who isnt that great
I think people will try and select a starting XI before worrying about sorting out the bench players. And so will just pick the best ones of who is left
Yeh agree, but some people (maybe me) will go with the tactic of taking players so others can't have them, or you them for bait.
so we can trade players staight after the draft
I guess you could trade straight away, but that would just show you don't have confidence in your team :P
dont think il do to much staright away
This guy is VERY and when is say very i mean VERY underated..
He plays in the Chelsea midfield, he may be a risk that could or could'nt pay off but i think the Chelsea Midfield is set with
Essien, Lampard, Malouda AND
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_y9Q0E81IseU/SjXWRen5o0I/AAAAAAAAAdU/mDzeWHGSDA4/s400/John_Obi_Mikel_808446a.jpg)
John Obi Mikel
Interesting choice Hilly, but I think he may get replaced Ramires soon...
So on to my pick, and I will be picking my third and last Liverpool player. Possibly the best RB in the EPL since it is his second season as a red he should score well. Got a great shot on him and is often in the attacking third of the pitch. That's right I have picked none other than:
(http://cdn.picapp.com/ftp/Images/c/7/3/d/LIVERPOOL_V_ATHLETICO_1516.JPG?adImageId=2338400&imageId=5873933)
Glen Johnson
1 of the defenders i was thinkin of johnson bak to the drawing board
Quote from: hawka26 on September 07, 2010, 06:30:49 PM
il take a keeper il take Friedel from aston villa
I was eyeing him as well :(.
Quote from: Master Q on September 07, 2010, 06:59:45 PM
Yeh agree, but some people (maybe me) will go with the tactic of taking players so others can't have them, or you them for bait.
I did that with Drogba :P.
Mikel is a nice one. Think he would of slipped lower though seeing as others attract more attention than him.
whos up nxt
Andrew then Q.
dont think the draft will b done by saturday
Stop naming undrafted players.
I take
(http://realmadrid200708.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/rafael-van-der-vaart-3.jpg)
4th round pick. Not many fantastic attacking midfielders left and if he plays as a second striker, my god he will be scoring in the tons. A steal.
Theo just injured his ankle btw Q. Looks bad.
Noooooooooo!!! I just traded him in to the Official EPL fantasy after the last round. From all reports, it's not too bad, but I've already made 2 trades this week. he might go down in price now if he's out for a few weeks. :'(
Defoe also got injured. Although last time he got injured and we were told he would be out for a month yet hasn't missed a game...
Kuyt injured as well :'(. He was going to go as one of my next 2 picks :(.
Guess the back up will come into play 8).
back should be on tonight aswell hopefully i can make my next 2 picks :)
Hilly, CF, Andrew, Q, HP, then me ;D
C'mon guys i wanna take my picks ;)
me? again?? i miked mikel.. then there were 2 more??.. surely not me... is it??
What are you talking about Chrisuzz? Only Q then I am before you :P.
Hilly, CF and Andrew made their picks already.
i think he looked at the draft that hasnt been updated yet..
yeh i looked at the draft thread ::) ::)
Okay the Q, HP, then me :D even better.
alright Q hurry up and come online
Who is that Andrew?
Doesn't matter if Walcott is injured, I can always change my formation.
I'll make my pick soon.
i think its van der vaart Q
not really sure if my picks are gonna be the best, one pick is going to be one of my fav players, and he doesnt even play for liverpool
HH u r not ment to name undrafted players
Announcing my pick very soon.
Deciding not to pick a keeper, but to take a Striker.
(http://sportige.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/manchester-united-v-sunderland-darren-bent-ce_2368619.jpg)
Darren Bent
Quote from: chrisuzz on September 08, 2010, 03:50:26 PM
not really sure if my picks are gonna be the best, one pick is going to be one of my fav players, and he doesnt even play for liverpool
HH u r not ment to name undrafted players
umm i think that is who andrew picked..
damn was going to pick him very soon,, though no one will be exoceting one of my next picks...... i think
HP's pick, then ZZ has 2, HP gets another one then me 8)
Hilly was sayign Andrew's pick. Thought you would of known who that was?
Pick will be up shortly so I can get my other one out of the way as well today.
Check your messages HP.
yay almost my pick again! all the people before me are online too so should get it soon :)
actually no they're not. i forgot about andrew.
and yes just to confirm andrew did pick VDV
My next pick is......
(http://cdn.epltalk.com/wp-content/uploads/telegraph.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/Thomas-Vermaelen.jpg)
A bit of a suprise I would think here. He is a great defender who goes forward on occasion. Hasn't had a great start of the season but I'm sure he'll pick it up soon enough to warrant this pick.
Not a surprise HP, I was going to pick him as my next player. Scored 7 goals last year and they were mainly shots, not headers like most defenders get
Hoping he can get a few more assists as well.
But with Gallas going, could be a risk as he should be kept back a little more.
well they have koscielny to stay back. i have noticed a few times that when they have a long range free kick they will roll the ball to him to shoot so should score a few goals
Could people actually say who their pick is, I don't know everyone's faces...
it is Thomas vermaelen. he is a defender
Thomas Vermaelen. Ajax import last season to the Gunners.
sorry bout the Van Der Vaart thingo, he looks different at the moment and im not toogood with faces
my picks will be up soon
Zz you now have 2 picks.
Not really sure if this is going to be a great pick, could be a bit risky he is currently one of my fav players so that is why im picking him, im not even a Tottenham supportor. Coul he be an MPP :P
(http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/uploads/assets/240x359/players/gareth_bale/gareth_bale1.jpg)
Garteth Bale
next pick will be up soon
haha no MPP sorry. it is risky cos it depends if he will continue playing on the wing or if he will pushed down back. if he stays on the wing he will be great
Nah no MPP's. I heard rumours that they're selling him or something. Too late :P
Is that a real image, looks like it from Fifa ;D
Quote from: Master Q on September 08, 2010, 04:52:06 PM
Nah no MPP's. I heard rumours that they're selling him or something. Too late :P
Is that a real image, looks like it from Fifa ;D
haha i think it is
and really :o didnt even know
they wont sell him, the rumours are that real madrid and inter want him though. even if they did he would still be at tottenham until january
My pick is ready so waiting on you chrisuzz 8).
Hopefully it's not my guy :-X.
not sure weather to pick a mid,def,fwd hav one of each, have got players in mind but just working out the player i want
go for whichever one you think others will want. if you have an obscure one it is most likely no one else will pick him for a while
alright i think this guy would be getting picked very soon, maybe even next pick if it wern't for me picking him now, kind mean this one :P
(http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/04_04/AshleyYoung2_468x459.jpg)
Ashley Young
That was my pick!!!!!!!!!!!!! And Picture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now I have to think about my pick :'(.
Quote from: Hellopplz on September 08, 2010, 05:13:11 PM
That was my pick!!!!!!!!!!!!! And Picture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now I have to think about my pick :'(.
that's is pretty much why i chose him, knew he was going to get picked soon
I was deciding between Bent and Young, chose Bent as I already had 2 Mids...
well Bent was my next fwd pick, but ive got someone else in mind now
The pick I'm suprised has dropped this low is.....
(http://blog.partybets.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/dimitar-berbatov.jpg)
Just saw back at the draft and he hasn't been chosen!! Dimitar Berbatov has started this year scoring a goal or assists in all 3 matches so far. He not only scores goals but also assists. And who better for him to play second fiddle to than Rooney. This will create a solid forward line of Drogba and himself which I'm happy with.
Still no Young though :'(.
That was who i was choosin next :'(
Also, is there a limit of players allowed from each team. I don't think there should be.
Thoughts?
HP, he was my next pick :(
Should be a limit. So people can't stock up from players from only the big teams. Makes it a bit more even and more interesting with the lower team players.
Well blame chrisuzz for stealing my pick Q :P.
Hold on, wasn't it Zz's pick?
i actually wrote up his little bit of writing and even had the picture, nah i chose young
Sorry forgot Bale, my pick now.
A quick pick is a good pick, I'll take Paul Scholes.
Quote from: Hellopplz on September 08, 2010, 05:28:56 PM
Should be a limit. So people can't stock up from players from only the big teams. Makes it a bit more even and more interesting with the lower team players.
Well blame chrisuzz for stealing my pick Q :P.
was going to pick___, Berbatov or Young so there was a 75% chance young would've been gone anyways
Now just have to wait for andrew to come online...
Was thinking of Scholes on such short notice until I saw Berbatov.
Guess we all miss some we want :).
Hmmm... Anybody have a Thread Idea, might kill some time...
How about. Who do you think will rise in price most this year?
New Thread? Although I'm not interested in that topic ;D
Well you think of a new topic then
QuoteAlso, is there a limit of players allowed from each team. I don't think there should be.
I think a limit of 3 from each team is a good number. Stops you from stacking up on one team and so makes you think more about who to pick
My pick is....
(http://www.thefirstpost.co.uk/assets/library/g100812chamakh364--128161999381964500.jpg)
With undrafted out, Chamakh should come in and do well.
damn it andrew although RVP only out till next month..
Stole my pick for the exact same reason! Now I am going to have to think about this...
He will get injured again.
Ok with all the big name strikers now gone, and my team currently not having any my next pick is to draft a striker. The player I have gone for missed the start of the season through injury so has been overlooked by everyone. A great striker and has pace to burn. None other than:
(http://news.ladbrokes.com/en-gb/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Gabby-Agbonlahor-Aston-Villa.gif)
Gabby Agbonlahor
yay me now!!
Now this guys team hasn't mad the best start.. could be a risk but he was awesome last year..
his a top quality striker and probably the only to quality striker left..
(http://www.whoateallthepies.tv/ddwDF.jpg)
Jermain Defoe
my turn i think hmm let me think
Many quality strikers left ;)
Quote from: Andrew3737 on September 08, 2010, 08:02:23 PM
Many quality strikers left ;)
I know there are some quality strikers left, I was just saying the big names were gone, i.e. rooney, tevez, drogba etc
From my fav team and country and fav player (http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2008/12/14/1229262338836/Tim-Cahill-001.jpg)
TIM CAHILL
Quote from: CrowsFan on September 08, 2010, 08:04:39 PM
Quote from: Andrew3737 on September 08, 2010, 08:02:23 PM
Many quality strikers left ;)
I know there are some quality strikers left, I was just saying the big names were gone, i.e. rooney, tevez, drogba etc
There wasn't any left after round 1/2.
is it my turn yet?
yeah benjy you get a double pick
WOOT!!!!!!
i am going to go elmander of bolton and giggs of man u
Agbon was my next pick :(. Need more Villa players :P.
No suprise in Defoe and Cahill going. If they can keep fit :o.
2 smokies there benjy 8).
that was the plan hp ;)
hawka26, HillHero13, CrowsFan, Andrew3737, Master Q, Hellopplz, then, chrisuzz
My next pick will be
daniel Agger from liverpool
is it me again??
yeh bruv
My next pick was going to be someones next pick (looking to HP here), he is a gun Midfielder for a gun team and is awesome in scoring goals
(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01489/darren-fletcher_1489206c.jpg)
Darren Fletcher
*sigh. Scratch him now :P.
Have made a list on all the players I want to fill in my remaining spots. Some big names Who I need to jump on soon. Others not so much :P.
alrighty CF hurry upp and comeon
My next players have only played 1 or 2 games between them this year
I dont think this will be done by this weeks matches
This will likely start at the end of this month at this rate.
If we could get through 1 round a day, that would perhaps make it move a little faster.
Hope it starts next weekend ..wil b away for the first week of holidays
im going to PM my next 2 picks to roo boys! or sum1 and get them to do my picks to speeden up the process
got the PM ;)
Woah a lot of picks made today in a short period of time...
yeah first week of holiday ppus friday week
im away so might pm eoo boys some picks i may do if it diesnt finish by then
Sorry guys my internet hasn't been working, so on my phone. My next pick is my first united player of the draft and that is rio ferdinand. Coming back from injury and will slot right back in to the defense next to vidicon forming the best defensive partnership in the league
Quote from: CrowsFan on September 09, 2010, 06:06:14 PM
Sorry guys my internet hasn't been working, so on my phone. My next pick is my first united player of the draft and that is rio ferdinand. Coming back from injury and will slot right back in to the defense next to vidicon forming the best defensive partnership in the league
that was my next pick :( but it's okay ive got a couple of other players in mind :)
I take easily the best striker left that isn't injured. Plays as a lone striker in a 4-5-1 and is the centre point of attacks so he is almost clearly the best chance in his team to assist or score every game.
(http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/article206385.ece/ALTERNATES/gallery-large/Bobby+Zamora.jpeg)
BZ!!!
Nice picks you guys. Zamora was on my list. Thought he would slip a little more :P. Fletcher a steal 8).
Q your up then me :D.
your pick Q i wanna get my picks done tonight :)
Zamora!!! ;D
Fletche is meh. Great player, showerty fantasy player.
I was tossing up between ferdinand and zamora as my pick. Agree he is a great striker playing for a team that will improve under sparky.
Also agree that fletcher is a great player but not the best for fantasy
Deciding on my pick now....
Deciding to try and get my defenders out the way. I'm sure you will be surprised with this pick. Plays for Man United so I think he'll get clean sheets.
My Pick: John O'Shea
Nothing wrong with it.
He is a good defender and should still play when Rio comes back. Was one of my picks soon.
However my next pick is.......
Can't Wait... ;)
(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/10/11/article-1076649-0264FAA300000578-721_468x521.jpg)
None other than the Liverpool backman, Jamie Carragher. May not go forward but hoping Reina can keep a few clean sheets ;). Might not be the best left but could be a wise investment down back for me.
Interesting. Still my guy left, I'm so surprised he hasn't gone yet.
thinking im gonna get my midfield near finished so, I chose Joe Cole
was gonna pick Ferdinand but..
Another Good Pick. My guy still alive... :-\
Haha sorry chrisuzz. Who is your second pick?
My next player scored within 224 seconds of his full debut for his current club.
No player at his club impressed or scored more during pre-season in 2010 and the Frenchman certainly looks like he has a point to prove after missing out on his country's World Cup squad.
Arguably the finest dribbler at his club, he is a cultured, creative midfielder with an eye for a pass and he is equally effective in a central role or cutting inside from the left.
He should be returning from injury this week.
(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/00791/samir_nasri_791530c.jpg)
Samir Nasri
Guys I'm going off soon, I might have to make my pick (If we get to it) tomorrow.
Don't need a striker for now. My guy will likely slip pretty low for that position ;).
Joe Cole your first pick chrisuzz? Nasri a great pick.
My next pick could shock some people.....
Another interesting pick. Should replace Walcott in the starting line up. Your up Q
(http://www.evertonfc.com/assets/_files/images/aug_07/efc__1187090481_P8060008.jpg)
As you can tell from the picture, it is Leighton Baines 8).
Everton have started with a shocker few games. But I have Faith they can rebound with this guy involved with a few attacks himself. Proved it past few years he can go forward but not necessarily score.
Quote from: Hellopplz on September 09, 2010, 06:48:32 PM
Don't need a striker for now. My guy will likely slip pretty low for that position ;).
Joe Cole your first pick chrisuzz? Nasri a great pick.
My next pick could shock some people.....
yeh didnt put much thought into it, should play almost every week bar injury
Ive got 4 mids now so time to pick from the other possies
Damn I was hoping to get baines
hopefully no one gets 1 of the two defenders i got in mind
Nasri is still injured and Nasri doesn't play on the wing. Not since his Marsielle days.
Ok fair enough. Idont pay much attention to arsenal
Won't get the best out of Nasri untill Fab is injured or leaves.
Anybody want Walcott? I'll be happy to do a trade after the draft 8)
My Pick is: Kevin Nolan
Andrew it's your pick.
my team currently looks like this:
(GK) (GK)
Alex John O'Shea (DEF) (DEF) (DEF)
Malouda Walcott Scholes Nolan (MID) (MID)
Bent (Fwd) (Fwd)
Got a decent midfield building up. Walcott could hurt in the short term.
My current team is
GK: Joe Hart, (GK)
Def: Thomas Vermalean, Jamie Carragher, Leighton Baines, (DEF), (DEF)
Mid: James Milner, (MID), (MID), (MID), (MID)
Fwd: Didier Drogba, Dimitar Berbatov, (FWD)
Got a few lower midfielders to fill in those last few spots 8).
Walcott out for 4 to 6 weeks unfortunately.
Since we are all naming teams I will do mine so far:
Pepe Reina, (GK)
Glen Johnson, Rio Ferdinand, (DEF), (DEF), (DEF)
Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard, (MID), (MID), (MID)
Gabriel Agbonlahor, (FWD), (FWD)
Yes, Walcott will hurt Q. There is one midfielder I'm surprised no one has picked up yet??
Very nice team CF ;)
Quote from: Fletch74 on September 10, 2010, 02:23:07 PM
Yes, Walcott will hurt Q. There is one midfielder I'm surprised no one has picked up yet??
I have 3 good mids in mind that might be one of my next picks if nobody else gets them.
Fletch I know who you are talking about, but I chose Nolan instead.
Nice team HP, nice Strikers.
Guess who i want as my bench striker ;). Probably best striker left who is currently playing.
Who's up next?
Andrew.
well here is my team at the moment:
Van Der Sar, (GK)
Terry, (DEF), (DEF), (DEF), (DEF)
Bale, A.Young, J.Cole, Nasri, (MID)
Rooney, (FWD), (FWD)
Anybody interested in Walcott?
Quote from: Master Q on September 10, 2010, 04:27:15 PM
Anybody interested in Walcott?
No thanks Q. Maybe in 6 weeks...
Il b interrested wen he comes bak from injury and has a few games back ;D
Just deciding. Tossing up between 3.
So glad you came online. Cos I am going out for the night in about 10 minutes and I pick after you!
(http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/article355593.ece/ALTERNATES/gallery-large/Adam+Johnson.jpeg)
I take AJ because he is in terrific form and only 1 point behind Milner who went in the 2/3 round. He is getting games ahead of undrafted and looks like he has kept his place.
Oh my god I hate you!!! He was going to be my pick. Thought everyone had forgotten about him!! Now I need to think of someone else
Ok I guess for my pick then I will choose another striker to partner Agbonlahor. Started of the season in great form and playing Blackpool this week so should score again. My pick is the 1.96m 21 year old who is improving every year
(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01383/andy_carroll_1383194c.jpg)
Andy Carroll
Who's AJ?
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anyone want Jermain Defoe??
Adam Johnson.
Want do you want Hilly?
Updating the Draft Thread...
Suprised this guy hasn't been picked his 20th best midfielder in Official EPL,
he is a scoring assistin machine for Tottenham and i am seriously thinking why he has not been picked
(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01017/lennon_1017516c.jpg)
Aaron Lennon
Quote from: Master Q on September 10, 2010, 06:05:04 PM
Want do you want Hilly?
is this meant to say 'Who' do you want??
I chose Nolan instead of him, he was my next pick.
*What* do you want hilly?
we can swap Nolan for Defoe.. fine by me.. his going to finish of my midfield
Because Lennon is always injured. He is also behind a few that haven't been picked yet.
Quote from: HillHero13 on September 10, 2010, 06:00:24 PM
anyone want Jermain Defoe??
yes!!....................if he doesnt get sidlined for six weeks
Dang. Lennon is gone :(. Assists machine 8). With VDV coming in, could possibly effect his scoring and maybe even Modric's.
Defoe is injured as well Q ::). I'll trade you my 14th round draft pick for him :P.
DAMN IT! nearly got rid of him!!
LOL! I knew he was injured, I was just interested in what he would take.
would have taken anyone to get rid of a guy that is out for 6 weeks..
haha HH
Whos the next pick??
Hawka
Really HH... *Thinks to himself*
Random Fact: 1hey guys just watching the Chelsea Double DVD now and drogba has scored 12 goals from 12 games against Arsenal! captain for me whenever chelsea play arsenal
Quote from: HillHero13 on September 10, 2010, 06:13:09 PM
would have taken anyone to get rid of a guy that is out for 6 weeks..
I'll trade you pick 14 for him ;D.
I'll trade Q pick 15 for Walcott :P.
I'll just park him on the bench for the next month and a half.
Quote from: Hellopplz on September 10, 2010, 06:17:27 PM
Quote from: HillHero13 on September 10, 2010, 06:13:09 PM
would have taken anyone to get rid of a guy that is out for 6 weeks..
I'll trade you pick 14 for him ;D.
I'll trade Q pick 15 for Walcott :P.
I'll just park him on the bench for the next month and a half.
Q?? ill go pick 14 for walcott
do you really want him, saves you from getting not such a good striker... but i may keep him... Q's right this is going to take some serious thinking
Offer will stand if I don't get my guy with my next pick :). Otherwise the spot will be filled :-X ;).
Nice chrisuzz ;D.
though ive got some other mids and fwds that havent been picked yet ;)
I'm not trading Walcott.
Hilly:
My 13th pick for Jermain Defoe?
Still can't believe Nani and Walcott went in the second round.
Quote from: Master Q on September 10, 2010, 06:25:54 PM
I'm not trading Walcott.
Hilly:
My 13th pick for Jermain Defoe?
your round 13 pick.. hmmmm will think on it for a bit..
Quote from: Master Q on September 10, 2010, 06:25:54 PM
I'm not trading Walcott.
Hilly:
My 13th pick for Jermain Defoe?
my 13th pick will be as, good if not better ;)
haha just realised that there is like 13 rounds.. so no... got someone in mind to cover him anyways..
Quote from: Andrew3737 on September 10, 2010, 06:26:51 PM
Still can't believe Nani and Walcott went in the second round.
Better scorers than Nani I agree. I was suprised too ;D. But was never on my radar.
Walcott has started the year well but didn't take Fabregas into account ;). And then Nasri ;D.
Quote from: Andrew3737 on September 10, 2010, 06:26:51 PM
Still can't believe Nani and Walcott went in the second round.
Do you mean they should of been taken earlier or later? Walcott is the 3rd highest scorer?
Comon Hilly, you know you want to. And there are 15 Rounds.
hmmmmmm... no
12th. That's my final offer.
i got someone better than 12th pick for my cover that i will use next pick..
That's a waste of a pick...
probably the same player i got in minde for bench if he makes it all the way throught the draft unpicked
yeah well.. i still want him.. coz then i will have to look for 2 other strikers if i get rid of him..
(http://www.arsenalstyle.com/gallery/03sagna/sagna016.jpg)
Sagna from arsneal..im goin for a team which will hopefully score lots of cleans sheets
Arsenal do not keep that many clean sheets sorry. But he does attack lots so should get some assists
i know but i want defenders whos teams should finish rather high at the end of the yr eg. i already have a man u and a liverpool
Yes they do. Against the showerter teams. Which make up half the compeition.
Also Q, they should of gone way lower. Walcott always has bursts. He will die off. He can't keep a place in the first team either. It's like saying Carrol should of gone top 2 rounds as well because he was the 2nd highest striker at one stage. Nani is inconsistent.
Think its benjys double pick
i am going to go a roughie in Gyan up front as my first pick
as my second pick, i will take the Duffman, Damien Duff
hmm my pick agian
(http://images.teamtalk.com/09/05/800x600/Michael-Essien-Chelsea-Barcelona-Champions-Le_2272865.jpg)
Thought this go earlier anyway micheal essien is my pik
As Fletcher, Essien is a terrific player, Q knows how I feel about Essien, but fantasy wise, he is pretty showerhouse.
He plays for the team that should win the epl so thats enough for me
Just be ready for a lot of 3's.
"He plays for the team that should win the epl so thats enough for me"
Based on what? They destroyed bottom 5 teams by 5 goals? Yeah ok.
they won last yr they have a awesome defence..they have awesome midfielders in lampard,essien,malouda and 1 of the best strikers drogba
United will win the league :)
They will come close but being a neutral between the 2 seeing as i go for everton i reckon chelseas will win
They actually don't really have an awesome defence. They have a well organised midfield which boosts their defence a lot. Cech is also prob the best goalkeeper in the EPL. Terry isn't what he used to be and they just lost their best defender in Carvalho. They conceded almost all their goals from set pieces and getting owned in the counter because of Slow Terry.
True there not perfect no team is
My next pick is a defender.. thinking my thoughts on strikers can hold for a couple more or 1 more..
he is a chelsea defender he may not be the best choice with Undrafted maybe coming in to take his place...
but chelsea defenders are good they keep clean sheets ;D
so here is my pick... i little risky though but im happy! ;)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9ns8zZe5T84/SR0rna6QL4I/AAAAAAAADWU/aRRZeYY07t4/s400/f1.jpg)
Paulo Ferreira
undrafted in your post. Also, Ferreira is a right back. Not a leftback. He can play there but Cole and UNDRAFTED play there.
havent really payed much attention to Undrafted.. is he left back??
I will fill my team with another midfielder. Plays on the wing for united. In to his second season there. None other than
(http://media.onsugar.com/files/ons1/342/3425287/31_2009/1645f50795336ca2_Antonio-Valencia_2340225.xxlarge.jpg)
Antonio Valencia
Quote from: HillHero13 on September 10, 2010, 09:11:42 PM
havent really payed much attention to Undrafted.. is he left back??
He is a left wing. But is capable of playing a left back. Malouda and Cole are in terrific form so he has found a place on the bench.
Nice pick CF. Should of gone before Nani.
Cheers andrew and yeah should have gone before nani. Your pick now
(http://img.skysports.com/10/08/218x298/David-Silva_2487487.jpg)
I take him because he is a world class player. He has the ability to play Left Wing, as a number 10 or as a second striker. Because of this, he has able to both score and assist regularly when he plays. He will still play a lot of games even though for the time being, he has found a position on the bench.
Yep nice pick andrew
Interesting pick andrew. I thought since you took johnson you wouldn't bother getting another city midfielder. But you're right when he plays he should score well
Yeah. I might bench him a few times.
But may b on the bench a bit
He will probably battle with Johnson for the second wing spot so you should have 1 playing each week
Depends really. I think against weaker teams, he will set up a 4-2-3-1 that pushes higher up. Like this
-------Tevez-------
AJ-----Silva------Milner
----UD---UD----
Compared to against tough competition
---------Tevez--------
------------------------
Milner-------------AJ-
---------UD-------
----UD----UD-
That's SIlva isn't it?
Dang. Another midfield I have to cross out (Valencia) :(. Wondered how long he'll last for :P.
so HP any more uniques you have??
Have to cross out 3 of my midfielders :(.
But likely going to have some focal points in my team. Think I can get 2 more great picks at this stage of the draft. There is always some uniques left.
My biggest ones will come in the last few rounds 8). Bet you that you would never of heard of my last pick in this comp ;). I'm probably the only one here who would actually know about him :P.
I dunno HP I know a lot of players :p
Quote from: CrowsFan on September 10, 2010, 10:32:55 PM
I dunno HP I know a lot of players :p
Mine's low key ;). Doesn't get into the headlines and doubt anybody who doesn't follow his club would notice him at all.
I've mentioned him before somewhere in the official site thread ;).
P.S Is Q up now then me?
Well I am pretty much a footy tragic. I follow united but pretty much know a lot about every other club.
Yeah Q is up then you
Doubt he'll be on tonight.
Guess who I'm talking about CF ;). He gets a few assists here and there. Midfielder. Not telling the team otherwise it's too easy :P.
P.S Second version of guess who :P.
Plays for Birmingham City I assume?
random guess is he from birmingham
Not him ;). Although he is on my watchlist for this draft if low enough ;D.
There are 3 from Birmingham that I'm surpised haven't gone yet.
Haha nah if I start naming players I will give players away for other people to pick. Also I am quite drunk and am on my phone haha
haha crows nice dont drink and name epl players
LOL CF ;D. Guess we'll stop and see come round 15 8).
I'm off for the night. I'll make my picks tommorrow morning.
I'll get fined if I do. Lose a draft pick for naming players haha
thats if q makes em by them cya later
Sorry guys, couldn't get on last night.
My Pick:
Gareth Barry
(http://fantasy.premierleague.com/images/fpl/players/37796.jpg)
Midfield Goal Scoring Machine
hey you stole my quote >:(
lets hope we can get alot done by the end of the weekend everyone should be home..
It's great watching you guys on here :) I still think there is one outstanding midfielders who plays for an ok side that still hasn't been picked yet...
Doesn't look like m0nty is going to get back to me re me spreadsheet, so I might have to just post the table after I update the scores every week....
If you guys finish before the next round, you will have 34 rounds left. I suggest you wai until there is 30 rounds left, then do a 28 week H2H league where everyone plays each other twice, and then the top 4 can play each other (ie 1st v 4th, 2nd v 3rd, with the winners to play off in the last round)
Thoughts??
Probably right Fletch. Will have time to trade between teams and scope the free agents ;D.
Next pick will be coming up. Barry was going to be a pick soon for me, but guess I'll go the other way ;).
My next pick is......
(http://www.breakingfootballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/mikel-arteta-everton-uk-01.jpg)
Suprised this guy is still around considering he is usually a good goal scorer and assister. If he can stay fit, he'll be a great pick up for my midfield. Has been struck with injuries past few seasons, but hopefully this one is different.
He is, Mikel Arteta.
That's the one I was surprised no one had already picked. Hasn't had the best start to the season, but always performs. Well done HP ;)
Quote from: Fletch74 on September 11, 2010, 10:53:14 AM
It's great watching you guys on here :) I still think there is one outstanding midfielders who plays for an ok side that still hasn't been picked yet...
Doesn't look like m0nty is going to get back to me re me spreadsheet, so I might have to just post the table after I update the scores every week....
If you guys finish before the next round, you will have 34 rounds left. I suggest you wai until there is 30 rounds left, then do a 28 week H2H league where everyone plays each other twice, and then the top 4 can play each other (ie 1st v 4th, 2nd v 3rd, with the winners to play off in the last round)
Thoughts??
Yeh, that sound good, let's do that.
Nice pick HP, I'll update the Draft thread when I can.
Thanks guys. He was at the top of my watchlist for this draft at this stage. Barry was second to him.
Now time to go some favourites with next few picks ;D.
Quote from: Master Q on September 11, 2010, 11:29:37 AM
Quote from: Fletch74 on September 11, 2010, 10:53:14 AM
It's great watching you guys on here :) I still think there is one outstanding midfielders who plays for an ok side that still hasn't been picked yet...
Doesn't look like m0nty is going to get back to me re me spreadsheet, so I might have to just post the table after I update the scores every week....
If you guys finish before the next round, you will have 34 rounds left. I suggest you wai until there is 30 rounds left, then do a 28 week H2H league where everyone plays each other twice, and then the top 4 can play each other (ie 1st v 4th, 2nd v 3rd, with the winners to play off in the last round)
Thoughts??
Yeh, that sound good, let's do that.
Nice pick HP, I'll update the Draft thread when I can.
Ok, next week I'll organise a random draw and put it up on here as a new post.
Yeah I've been considering Arteta for a while but always picked other options. Also fletch if we do a 28 round H2H we play each other 4 times not twice. But does sound like a good idea
Zz's double pick, then back to HP, then me again.
Quote from: CrowsFan on September 11, 2010, 11:33:55 AM
Yeah I've been considering Arteta for a while but always picked other options. Also fletch if we do a 28 round H2H we play each other 4 times not twice. But does sound like a good idea
Sorry CF, yes you're right, that's what I meant. :-[
I laughed when Q said midfield goal scoring machine about Barry.
Yeah I had a little chuckle. 7 goals in the past 2 seasons isn't really a goal scoring machine in my books. Vermaelen got 7 goals himself last year and he is a defender!!
*Face Palm*
Was thinking Barry was Bellamy, checked if Bellamy was still available but then found out he's on loan to Cardiff :(
hahahaha. Barry would be fine if he was back at Villa. He played on the left and scored 8-9 goals a season with 10 assists. But now he plays as a deep playmaker. So expect like 0 stats haha. 2's and 3's with the occasional 5-6-7.
He's done well so far Andrew, don't be too negative.
Just saying, I think he plays way to deep.
Where is chrisuzz? :P. Been itching to make my other pick ;D.
i just want to get this finished by this thursday
yep same hilly but i have a couple more days be4 i go away
are we definately doing the 30 round thing that fletch said??
yes if we manage to get squads picked by then. you have 2 picks by the way zz
HURRY UP!!
please
Please chrisuzz ::). Been waiting how long to get this moving again.
Maybe we could start it next season at this rate :P.
okay i know he is injured but this means he will only be sidelined for 2 weeks, hopefully he get get himself right and score some goals........... Van Persie
Well ive only got 1 defender so i really need one hopefully he should gain some clean sheets and get plenty of games suffered injury last season but is young and improving........ Micah Richards
I'm guessing thats why you asked if we were going to start in a few rounds before picking van persie?
Although he is out for about 6 weeks and wont be back till mid october...
yeh he will be out 6 weeks and will probably keep him on the bench for another 2 games after injury depends who they are playing thouhg
Fair enough. Well it is HP's pick and then Q
HP it's your pick.
Mine will be up shortly.
Was changing my Champion's league team :P.
Quote from: CrowsFan on September 12, 2010, 06:20:13 PM
Fair enough. Well it is HP's pick and then Q
haha you dont like the pick
Not my favourite, but there aren't many good strikers left so I guess in the long run should work out well. Van persie just has a habit of being injured all the time
HP:
http://www.fanfooty.com.au/forum/index.php/topic,21939.0.html
My next pick is.......
(http://www2.pictures.gi.zimbio.com/Chelsea+v+Southend+United+FA+Cup+3rd+Round+LtIi7pDE2uil.jpg)
Hard choice here for me. It was a toss up between Ivanovic and unknown for this spot. Hopefully Unknown can drop down to next pick for a steal 8).
Branislav Ivanovic though plays for Chelsea and should be in their starting 11. Injury ruined the start of his season but reckon if he can replicate form from last season, he is a risk worth taking. Playing for Chelsea is a risk of him getting rested or Dropped but his runs up the field could lead to a few assists.
Just a reminder that you can only have 3 players from each team.
I can't pick until HP replies to my Transfer offer.
Not planning to get anymore Chelsea players. Replied to the thread Q.
Check it again ;)
Quote from: CrowsFan on September 12, 2010, 06:34:09 PM
Not my favourite, but there aren't many good strikers left so I guess in the long run should work out well. Van persie just has a habit of being injured all the time
yeh thats the worry, had another player in mind but wasnt sure bout him
My last striker should go lowly in the draft. Have been on him for 2 years and should get him in a few rounds :D. Smokie number 2 8).
probs the same guy im thinking of 8)
Check once more HP.
Thanks to a trade, MY next pick will be up shortly.
A few will be shocked ;).
Good Doing Business With You HP.
It took a lot out of me, however I know have a set midfield, with all 5 players chosen. Seems strong to me, If Walcott is fit in time, I will play with all 5 on field.
Q's Champions Midfield
Malouda Walcott Scholes Arteta Barry Nolan.
EDIT: That's 6, I'm in Trouble.
Q you also have Nolan. Which means you have 6 midfielders!!
My next pick is.......
(http://footballstation.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/tim-howard-1.jpg)
This was a very hard pick for me. I was going to get my draftee for round 15 in this early considering he's bound for greatness (over statement :P). But instead went for Tim Howard. It's a bold decision but playing to my strengths here. Now I have a solid goalkeeping unit and backline. Everton have had a hard start to the year but this quality keeper is bound to keep more cleansheets to come.
Also, this pick makes my Joe Hart that much more expendable for those willing to try and pry him away from me ;).
CF, I forgot about that.
The draft is not over!
If I can't get rid of him, I'll have to drop him.
Kinda means that trade should not of happened since you can't have more than 5 midfielders in your team...
So I'll delete my pick?
should i take a strong keeper also?? to make it harder for Q :P
No CF.
If I can't get rid of a Midfielder, I just make one a Free Agent, that's all.
Andrew's Pick.
Deciding.
Kolo Toure
----------------Cech----------------
--------??--Vida--Toure-----------
--------------------------------------
-Fab--vdV-Johnson-Silva-??---
-------------------------------------
-----Chamakh---??-------------
Zamora (FUUUUUUUUUUUUUU)
Quote from: Andrew3737 on September 12, 2010, 11:19:42 PM
Kolo Toure
damn, he was one of my next picks :(
back to the drawing board
ive got my next pick an a back up aswel :)
It's a real shame about Zamora Andrew. Out for 4 months when he was starting to play consistently each week. I really like Zamora as a player. I guess it is my pick now. Just give me a minute to think
Ok my next pick will be my third defender, which gives me a very solid back line. City let him go and Villa were very happy to pick him up. Had a great first year there and will hopefully continue that again this year. Can pop up and score a goal or 2. Standing 188cm tall and weighing in at 95kg I present to you:
(http://footballstation.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/1378156325-soccer-barclays-premier-league-aston-villa-v-chelsea-villa-park.jpeg)
Richarde Dunne
wwas going to me one of my next picks..
whos next?
My team now currently looks like this:
Reina
Johnson - Ferdinand - Dunne
Lampard - Gerrard - Valencia - (MID) - (MID)
Agbonlhor - Carroll
Bench
(GK) - (DEF) - (DEF) - (FWD)
ok, cool
how long before we finish the draft do you reckon just as a guess?
well well well, Zamora out for 4 months, this guy has had a stunning start to the season, just been signed earlier this year.. he scored 2 goals yesterday and is a great cover for Zamora..
his name is...
(http://www.google.com.au/m/search?site=images&source=mog&hl=en&gl=au&client=safari&q=Dembele)
Dembele!!!
Quote from: benjy251090 on September 12, 2010, 11:44:52 PM
ok, cool
how long before we finish the draft do you reckon just as a guess?
Hopefully by the end of the week. I still need to pick 6 players so if we could get through 1 or 2 a day that would be great
Just a guess by what you wrote. I was tossing up between picking dembele and dunne, but went for the defender. I think he is a good pick hilly
Foster
Cole - DEF - DEF - Ferreria
Mikel - Fletcher- Lennon - MID - MID
Tevez
GK. DEF. Defoe Dembele
Quote from: CrowsFan on September 12, 2010, 11:51:59 PM
Just a guess by what you wrote. I was tossing up between picking dembele and dunne, but went for the defender. I think he is a good pick hilly
could have been Gera!
but it is Dembele.. on my ipod so like is wierd
Quote from: HillHero13 on September 12, 2010, 11:54:49 PM
Quote from: CrowsFan on September 12, 2010, 11:51:59 PM
Just a guess by what you wrote. I was tossing up between picking dembele and dunne, but went for the defender. I think he is a good pick hilly
could have been Gera!
but it is Dembele.. on my ipod so like is wierd
Couldn't have been Gera for a few reasons:
1 - Hasn't had a stunning start to the season
2 - He wasn't signed earlier this year
3 - He didn't score 2 goals yesterday
Where is hawka? it is his pick!
oh of course...
i need it to be done by thursday if not i got roo boys to cover for me..
Hopefully will be done by thursday. How long are you going to be away for?
well maybe friday morning.. but thursday night for caution..
i am coming back on grand final day..
i might be on my phone for a bit but probably not really..
sorry 4 the wait but my modem is busted so i wil have 2 make my pix on my fone 4 a few days...il take phil jagielka from the mighty tofes
i take Gary Cahill and Sebastien Squillaci
thinkin bout my next pic
I made a shortlist last night with all the players I would like to get in each position and both Jagielka and Cahill were on that list. Luckily they weren't my first choice defenders
i made a shortlist too! great minds think alike hey cf ;)
Yeah I thought it would make it easier picking my players from a shortlist than randomly picking a player when it was my turn. Hurry up with your second pick hawka :P
OK my next pick is craig gardner from birmingham city
Interesting pick, started off the year well. Hilly's pick now then me :)
Quote from: hawka26 on September 13, 2010, 12:20:10 PM
OK my next pick is craig gardner from birmingham city
haha, damn, he was on my shortlist :(
Gardner was my 5th midfielder from the start.... sigh
thinking give me a minute!!
Remember People!
Only 3 People Allowed From Each Team.
Draft/Trade wisely ;)
Quote from: CrowsFan on September 13, 2010, 11:07:38 AM
I made a shortlist last night with all the players I would like to get in each position and both Jagielka and Cahill were on that list. Luckily they weren't my first choice defenders
I've had mine for my last 5 picks ;D.
Toure, Dunne, Cahill and Gardner were all on there :(. Dunne was going to be my last defender until I landed O'Shea.
My shortlist is shortening!!!
You've now had 15 minutes hilly. Times up :P pick someone
got my player now checking if he has been picked yet..
This guy has played 90 mins for the last 3 games.. scored on the weekend.. plays for arsenal..
could be on peoples shortlist.. most likely HP ;)
(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01013/alexandre-song_1013800c.jpg)
Alexendre Song
Not on mine. Have another Arsenal Player in mind who might slip to my next pick ;).
Q did you see what I put in the official draft thread? Reckon you could copy that on to your original post? That way everyone knows exactly when they are up next. Also easier to keep track of who has swapped trades such as you and HP
Quote from: Hellopplz on September 13, 2010, 04:21:28 PM
Not on mine. Have another Arsenal Player in mind who might slip to my next pick ;).
i think i know who you are talking about... i was tossing up between him and song..
Ok, I'll get it up real soon. I've had a lot of stuff to do today
*swipes forehead*
Quote from: HillHero13 on September 13, 2010, 04:22:48 PM
Quote from: Hellopplz on September 13, 2010, 04:21:28 PM
Not on mine. Have another Arsenal Player in mind who might slip to my next pick ;).
i think i know who you are talking about... i was tossing up between him and song..
Hope not :P.
dont worry HP i wont pick him ;)
Not on my shortlist either, but a different Arsenal player is. And since HP said he has an Arsenal player on his shortlist I will pick him now. He signed for them this year to replace Gallas at the back so should play most games. Not a known goal scorer but got one on the weekend.
(http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/2010/writers/ben_lyttleton/07/23/arsenal/laurent-koscielny.p1.jpg)
My pick is Laurent Koscielny
dam had song on my list
Not on my shortlist either!!! If you think about it, I already have Vermalean down back ;). And 5 defenders ::). And why does everybody want to get my players? :P.
Currernt team is:
GK: Joe Hart, Tim Howard
Def: Thomas Vermalean, Jamie Carragher, Leighton
Baines, Branislav Ivanovic, John O'Shea
Mid: James Milner, (MID), (MID), (MID), (MID)
Fwd: Didier Drogba, Dimitar Berbatov, (FWD)
Howard to Barry is pending.
Ah right didn't realise you already had 5 defenders. And I don't want to get your players I just want to get my players before anyone else does. Have a few smokies in the mids that I might pick up next. My current team is this:
GK: Pepe Reina, (GK)
Def: Glen Johnson, Rio Ferdinand, Richard Dunne, Laurent Koscielny, (DEF)
Mid: Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard, Antonio Valencia, (MID), (MID)
Fwd: Gabby Agbonlahor, Andy Carroll, (FWD)
Very happy with my team so far :)
Draft Picks Still To Come:
77 Didhedive Dogba (Andrew3737)
78 Q's Champions (Master Q) (Originally HP's but traded it to Q)
79 Q's Champions (Master Q
80 Zz's Zanny Zebras (chrisuzz)
81 ZZ's Zanny Zebras (chrisuzz)
82 Hello (Hellopplz)
83 Q's Champions (Master Q)
84 Didhedive Dogba (Andrew3737)
85 The Matchbox Matadors (CrowsFan)
86 Hilly's Heroics (HillHero13)
87 Hawka FC (hawka26)
88 Lardner's Lovable Losers (benjy251090)
89 Lardner's Lovable Losers (benjy251090)
90 Hawka FC (hawka26)
91 Hilly's Heroics (HillHero13)
92 The Matchbox Matadors (CrowsFan)
93 Didhedive Dogba (Andrew3737)
94 Q's Champions (Master Q)
95 Q's Champions (Master Q) (Originally HP's but traded to Q)
96 Zz's Zanny Zebras (chrisuzz)
97 ZZ's Zanny Zebras (chrisuzz)
98 Hello (Hellopplz)
99 Q's Champions (Master Q)
100 Didhedive Dogba (Andrew3737)
101 The Matchbox Matadors (CrowsFan)
102 Hilly's Heroics (HillHero13)
103 Hawka FC (hawka26)
104 Lardner's Lovable Losers (benjy251090)
105 Lardner's Lovable Losers (benjy251090)
106 Hawka FC (hawka26)
107 Hilly's Heroics (HillHero13)
108 The Matchbox Matadors (CrowsFan)
109 Didhedive Dogba (Andrew3737)
110 Hello (Hellopplz) (Originally Q's, but Traded to HP)
111 Hello (Hellopplz) (Traded for Pick 95)
112 Zz's Zanny Zebras (chrisuzz)
113 ZZ's Zanny Zebras (chrisuzz)
114 Hello (Hellopplz)
115 Q's Champions (Master Q)
116 Didhedive Dogba (Andrew3737)
117 The Matchbox Matadors (CrowsFan)
118 Hilly's Heroics (HillHero13)
119 Hawka FC (hawka26)
120 Lardner's Lovable Losers (benjy251090)
Is it fair to say I have the strongest midfield?
MID: Malouda, Walcott ( :'( ) , Scholes, Nolan, Arteta ( :) )
With Barry Left Over,but he'll probably be traded for Howard.
Also, does anyone expect Walcott back for Game 1?
Andrew usually only comes on in the night so likely I'll make my pick tommorrow.
Guess I can say I've got the best defence at this stage? A player from each of the former big 4 8).
The Garry-Howard transfer has been finalized and completed.
Check the Pre-Season Transfers thread for all the transfers.
I don't think Q has the strongest midfield.
Anyway.. Deciding.
Quote from: Andrew3737 on September 13, 2010, 06:43:11 PM
I don't think Q has the strongest midfield.
Anyway.. Deciding.
Who's got a stronger one?
ME ;D ;D
Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard and Antonio Valencia :P
Yes, like 10x stronger. You still need another 2 :P
Once I get my other 2 you will agree it's stronger :P
Also frank lampard has been the best midfielder in the game for the last few years and gerrard is up there too
I choose Larsson.
Walcott brings down your midfield a whole lot. You seemed to pick players that have good starts and are in a good period but that will pass. Scholes won't play a lot of games and he will play a lot deeper. Nolan is meh. Arteta is a good pick.
Mine is up there but I don't know who is the best.
Fabregas-van der Vaart-Johnson-Silva-Larsson
If Gerrard can find form, then CF's could be the best.
Larson is a good pick andrew. Probably birmingham's best midfielder. Your mids are very strong, as long as you realise that only one of johnson and silva are likely to play each week so just play with the 4 midfielders.
I'm torn about wanting gerrard to find form. On one hand it means my team will score better, but on the other hand it means that liverpool will do well and I don't want that haha.
Q you have 2 picks now
I just hope Mancini wakes up and decides to play on the front foot vs weaker teams. He played with Barry+Toure+Viera on the weekend. Too funny.
Yeah was a bit stupid. And against blackburn who are quite a physical and defensive team playing with 4 at the back and jones sitting in front of them they should have been more attacking. How funny was the error Hart made though haha
Green's was funnier ;)
Haven't seen it. What happened?
http://www.footytube.com/video/west-ham-1-3-chelsea-all-goals-tugasports-com-55777
Quote from: Andrew3737 on September 13, 2010, 07:14:08 PM
I choose Larsson.
Walcott brings down your midfield a whole lot. You seemed to pick players that have good starts and are in a good period but that will pass. Scholes won't play a lot of games and he will play a lot deeper. Nolan is meh. Arteta is a good pick.
Mine is up there but I don't know who is the best.
Fabregas-van der Vaart-Johnson-Silva-Larsson
If Gerrard can find form, then CF's could be the best.
Walcott will return in time, or at least 1-2 weeks late for kickoff.
It's not that. He always has a string of 2-5 games where he is good then just dies.
Doesn't look like it this year, have you watched an Arsenal game? He's been playing pretty well...
Well that's what andrew is saying. He plays well for a bunch of games like he has so far but then dies off and doesn't do much. And with the injury it could be harder for him to get that form back. Although who knows this could finally be his year.
Anyway who are your 2 picks Q?
Quote from: Andrew3737 on September 13, 2010, 07:39:15 PM
It's not that. He always has a string of 2-5 games where he is good then just dies.
could be a 'breakout' year as such, they do happen ;)
My First Pick Is:
Glen Johnson
My Second Is:
Brede Hangeland
Quote from: Master Q on September 13, 2010, 07:50:59 PM
My First Pick Is:
Glen Johnson
My Second Is:
Brede Hangeland
I already have glen johnson Q
Sorry, I'll pick when I can.
Quote from: Andrew3737 on September 13, 2010, 07:14:08 PM
I choose Larsson.
Another one bites the dust for my midfield :'(.
Guess my round 15 pick will be coming in sooner rather than later!!!
damn it.. need 1 gk 3 def and 2 mid i think..
midies going quick...i have 1gk.1def.1mid.2fwd......Q wen r u gona pic
jeez Hawka be patient...
My Pick Is:
Martin Skrtel
Ok ok zz double now
yeh just thinking..
Hopefully My Shocking pick won't get taken before I get him ;D.
Please not another Young incident ;).
Tottenham's Benoit Assou Ekotto
and....
not sure on this i know of other available players but i choose Blackpools latest signing DJ Campbell
First and Last Name Please.
Interesting Choices chrisuzz.
Might as well see If I can improve my dismal midfield :P.
Next pick is really unique and a big risk considering I'm taking him early.
Quote from: Master Q on September 14, 2010, 05:43:31 PM
First and Last Name Please.
Who are you saying that too Q? Zz did give first and last names for both his players
Quote from: Hellopplz on September 14, 2010, 05:44:15 PM
Interesting Choices chrisuzz.
Might as well see If I can improve my dismal midfield :P.
Next pick is really unique and a big risk considering I'm taking him early.
When you say unique I'm willing to bet he is on my shortlist! :P
Quote from: Master Q on September 14, 2010, 05:43:31 PM
First and Last Name Please.
Zz or anyone else who'd like to help me.
Quote from: Master Q on September 14, 2010, 05:43:31 PM
First and Last Name Please.
i think his first name is Dudley Campbell, but commentators were saying DJ
and..
Benoit (first)
Assou-Ekotto (last)
Thanks, I knew the second one.
Cya guys, I'll be back on later.
My Next Unique Pick is somebody I don't think anybody would of even heard off :P. He is......
(http://i.thisislondon.co.uk/i/pix/2009/10/jordan_henderson20-415.jpg)
Jordan Henderson. May not be the best midfielder out there but reckon he has a chance to really step up his game for a 20 year old. Playing for Sunderland, Henderson only really got into the first team last year. Although, he has already cemented his spot in the line up ahead of others. He should get a fair few assists this year as I think his passing is a strengh in his game.
Hopefully his early picking won't come back to haunt me
Don't go now Q it is your pick!!!!!
Wasn't on my shortlist but I know a fair bit about him. How good was his assist on the weekend for Gyan!! Pure class. Not only to beat the man, but then the pass was perfect!!
I know. Had to skip him ahead a few rounds to make sure I get him.
Such a good prospect Sunderland have in him.
Henderson is a massive risk. I think the cons over do the pros.
It's a tough choice but has started the year well.
Q please make your pick soon
cmoooon Q!
My Pick:
Paul Robinson
ok now Crowsfan your pick..
Ok I have 2 picks. With Valencia getting injured this morning I think I should finish of my midfield to ensure I have 4 good players. With that being the case my first pick is the Belgian with an afro
(http://www.evertonbanter.co.uk/sahafellaini450.jpg)
Marouane Fellaini
Another midfielder at Everton who can score goals and create goals for the others. Turns 23 this year so should continue to improve
Dang :'(. He was going to be one of my next double :(.
Guess My next 2 picks will sure up my team and 2 are smokies 8).
My second pick is a player that was involved in almost half of his teams goals last season (either scoring them or getting the assist). He is Stokes main creative threat through the midfield, plus takes the free kicks. Was hoping to get him a bit later on, but with him getting 2 assists on the weekend thought someone else might pick him so have jumped on now. I choose
(http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Football/Pix/pictures/2010/2/7/1265557379761/Matthew-Etherington-Stoke-001.jpg)
Matthew Etherington
was going to be one of my next picks..
Haha sorry HP, I was tossing up between Fellaini and undrafted for my 4th midfield choice.
Fellaini or Etherington Hilly?
Etherington..
Sorry Hilly. Guess I was right about someone else picking him up then. Your pick now
suprised this guy wasn't picked earlier. Aston Villa and is great CM for them..
he gets some goals and i am sure that HP would be looking at him (Have to get this one right Hello ;D)
but my pick is
(http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/match-centre/article554663.ece/ALTERNATES/gallery-large/.jpeg)
Stuart Downing
Nice pick. Was tossing up between Downing and Etherington for my final spot in the midfield, but went Etherington cos I already have Dunne and Agbonlahor from Villa.
Quote from: CrowsFan on September 15, 2010, 04:23:52 PM
Fellaini or Etherington Hilly?
Dang. Both and now Downing ::). Everybody is out to get me :'(.
Etherington is good. Should get a few more assists with Gyan coming in also. Hopefully Henderson can overtake him as the playmaker (which I doubt) :P.
I had Downing and Fellaini as my next 2 picks :'(.
finally i got one right.. HP.. guessed one of your players ;D
Quote from: Hellopplz on September 15, 2010, 04:31:20 PM
Quote from: CrowsFan on September 15, 2010, 04:23:52 PM
Fellaini or Etherington Hilly?
Dang. Both and now Downing ::). Everybody is out to get me :'(.
Etherington is good. Should get a few more assists with Gyan coming in also. Hopefully Henderson can overtake him as the playmaker (which I doubt) :P.
Etherington plays for
Stoke, Gyan and Henderson play for
Sunderland, so Gyan arriving wont help Etherington at all!
Oh and I'm not out to get you at all HP, although I think Hilly might be! We just seem to want the same players.
haha yeah i might be.. noo i just get theses players in the rankings in the premier league site ;D
Guys I think you all know I do a lot of work on this and need some help.
Can all of you give me the full names of each player...
whos pick
Your pick hawka
Q we have been giving the full names of each player, Marouane Fellaine, Matthew Etherington, Stuart Downing.
Also if you go into the official draft thread I have been keeping up to date with the draft and who has what pick in the draft, so you can copy that on to the draft you made so everyone knows when it is their pick. Just trying to make things easier for you
Quote from: CrowsFan on September 15, 2010, 04:33:55 PM
Quote from: Hellopplz on September 15, 2010, 04:31:20 PM
Quote from: CrowsFan on September 15, 2010, 04:23:52 PM
Fellaini or Etherington Hilly?
Dang. Both and now Downing ::). Everybody is out to get me :'(.
Etherington is good. Should get a few more assists with Gyan coming in also. Hopefully Henderson can overtake him as the playmaker (which I doubt) :P.
Etherington plays for Stoke, Gyan and Henderson play for Sunderland, so Gyan arriving wont help Etherington at all!
Oh and I'm not out to get you at all HP, although I think Hilly might be! We just seem to want the same players.
*facepalm. My bad :-[. Got confused for a second.
Trying to study at the same time as keeping track of this :P.
Haha to be fair they do both wear red and white stripes!! :P
ok can some1 plz help me out with the first name but my pick is....ebands- blake from the wolves
Just done a mega update, Hawka it's Sylvan.
Sylvan Ebanks-Blake it is :).
Full name is Sylvan Ebanks-Blake. Used to be part of the of the Manchester United set up, but only made 2 appearances in the League Cup for them. If he keeps his place in the Wolves team he should score alright
Hawka, check the trade talk thread...
thx every1 ...ok
benjy double then mee :-D
Hopefully benjy comes on soon then
i might steal the last good keeper in mark schwarzer as trade bait ;) and then i will take titus bramble, 1, because he has an awesome first name, and 2, because he has an awesome first name
Bugger I was going to take schwarzer with my next pick. Love your reasoning for getting bramble
Lol benjy ;D. Flawless logic there!!
what can i say, i am brilliant :P
schwarz gives me flexibility with alumnia as well, but can also be used as trade bait
my next pic may of been on a few short lists louis saha from everton
He's injured right now isn't he?
only a couple
Game Week 1 is a while away HP, injuries to heal.
Keep A Little Faith Walcott has the power!
Hilly's Pick
Saha wasn't on my shortlist. Got my 1 everton player and thats enough for me. Plus he is constantly injured
CF what's your view on Arteta? And what do you think of my transfer to get him?
I like Arteta, he is a very good player, but then again all of evertons midfielders are. But he could be the best scoring wise. What was the trade you did again?
I practically gave him away for free ::).
Q's Champions Give
John O'Shea
Pick 67
Pick 110
Hello Give
Mikel Arteta
Pick 78
Pick 95
My last forward should be good if he's still around.
Midfield might be my weakness but hopefully can still nab another 1 or 2 up and comers.
Yeah that was a good trade for you Q.
I am going to pick a striker with one of my next 2 picks HP so I might accidently pick the player you want again :P
Where is hilly? Calling hilly to make his pick!
ooo tough one..
just going to ckeck if my player is picked yet..
Haha my shout out worked ;D
now reviewing it..
This is a long review Hilly, better be a good player after all this thinking time :P
whos pick now?
Still waiting on hilly to make his pick. He has been reviewing it for the last hour!!! Then I have I double pick after that, followed by Q, HP then you
will i be able to leave my picks with you wont be on tomorrow??
mite pm andrew my picks, he better say the ones i wanted :)
Andrew could be a better person to message cos he doesn't pick till after you so he cant steal them from you. I'm not saying I would, but you might tell me a player that I was already going to pick and then you would say I picked them cos you were going to
Long wait indeed CF ;D.
yeh pmed andrew with my picks, bit nervous but hopefully he'll do the right thing
Say he didnt name my picks and named different players then the person after me named them what would we do??
Quote from: Hellopplz on September 15, 2010, 11:03:15 PM
Long wait indeed CF ;D.
Yeah what the hell is up with saying "just going to check if my player is picked yet.." at 9.17 and 2 hours later not having said what the pick is??
Quote from: chrisuzz on September 15, 2010, 11:07:10 PM
yeh pmed andrew with my picks, bit nervous but hopefully he'll do the right thing
Say he didnt name my picks and named different players then the person after me named them what would we do??
Not sure what would happen then. But it would be pretty disgraceful behaviour from andrew not to pick the players you told him too. Did you only tell him 2 players or a couple? Cos chances are someone could name one of the players you want before its your go
sorry guys my internet stuffed up as soon as i was making my pick...
but my pick is...
Gael Clichy
You can always PM me your picks if you can't choose them. Remember I'm neutral ;)
Haha thats alright hilly. Nice pick, he should play most weeks. My pick now :)
OK after just discovering that the striker I was going to pick has already been picked I will have to go for my second choice. This guy plays for Birmingham and is still only 24 but is their main striker. He has improved his goal scoring each year he has been at the club. I choose
(http://www.dailyworldbuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Birmingham-vs-Manchester-United-Live-Stream1.jpg)
Cameron Jerome
My second pick is going to be my reserve keeper. A great keeper who has played in the EPL for a very long time. Plays for a lower team, but doesn't concede a great amount of goals because he pulls off lots of saves each game which gives him points. Also is great at stopping penalties. I pick the man from Stoke
(http://api.ning.com/files/y4jxilOpMURYC0GMdsSLcpP5HJITuRd91UhCYN0iEQpIHffDpY0d1DXqt*yNZWVlofRbBNLSqUHrb7GwW1acct3PCbpWK2Av/StokeCitygoalkeeperThomasSorensenmakesasavefromLiverpoolsDirkKuytduringtheir00draw..jpg)
Thomas Sørenson
Quote from: CrowsFan on September 16, 2010, 11:17:53 AM
My second pick is going to be my reserve keeper. A great keeper who has played in the EPL for a very long time. Plays for a lower team, but doesn't concede a great amount of goals because he pulls off lots of saves each game which gives him points. Also is great at stopping penalties. I pick the man from Stoke
(http://api.ning.com/files/y4jxilOpMURYC0GMdsSLcpP5HJITuRd91UhCYN0iEQpIHffDpY0d1DXqt*yNZWVlofRbBNLSqUHrb7GwW1acct3PCbpWK2Av/StokeCitygoalkeeperThomasSorensenmakesasavefromLiverpoolsDirkKuytduringtheir00draw..jpg)
Thomas Sørenson
they both have the impression on their face that someone farted, lol
was tossing up between dembele and jerome.. went dembele obvuously..
3 more i think..
Hilly have you seen my offer to swap valencia and defoe?
Q you have the next 2 picks, followed by 2 picks from Zz
hurry up Q, iwanna do my picks if not hopefully andrew comes on
Jerome was on my radar :-\. As long as my guy stays in, I'm happy :). He'll be my next pick up but he's nothing special ::).
Zz maybe tell fletch your picks instead of andrew since fletch is neutral
Your time to pick Q. 2 in a row then chrisuzz gets 2 then I get 1 :(.
I think Q is waiting to see what benjy's response is before picking. It is a shame that he has gone away and will be back at 9...
I'm making a new offer soon for someone, I'll try to be quick.
Quote from: CrowsFan on September 16, 2010, 05:22:10 PM
Q you have the next 2 picks, followed by 2 picks from Zz
Zz has Pm'd me his picks. I'm getting off now, but I will be back on in an hour or so. I will try and put them in then, that's if Q has made his picks.
Is it still Q's turn, or has he traded them away? Who's turn is it?
It is either Q's or HP's pick. They are kinda in the middle of a trade agreement, but Q keeps trying to push for more so it has kinda stalled
Oh well, I might not be able to do Zz's picks until tomorrow then if they don't hurry up!
Quote from: CrowsFan on September 16, 2010, 09:43:50 PM
It is either Q's or HP's pick. They are kinda in the middle of a trade agreement, but Q keeps trying to push for more so it has kinda stalled
Not willing to accept the trade I gave him ::). Accepted a lesser offer and now he's pushing for a better defender ::).
He's offline so I doubt any picks will happen tonight.
If the trade had gone through, Already had my picks ready :).
Very annoying. I just want to get this draft done. Not a single pick has been made tonight. I did mine this morning and no progress since then
I'm just hoping no one picks Zz's picks, he hasn't given me a reserve if they are picked :-\
Quote from: CrowsFan on September 16, 2010, 09:51:26 PM
Very annoying. I just want to get this draft done. Not a single pick has been made tonight. I did mine this morning and no progress since then
I know. I'm on most of the time so willing to do my picks whenever really.
It's just stalling that takes it time ::). Maybe week 30 is realistic goal for start of the season. Then likely 1 or 2 pre season games to warm the players up.
Yeah I am pretty much on most of the time too so am always available to make my picks. Then again I only have 2 picks left to make :)
Want some more? :P.
Depends what you are offering me...
maybe ill do 1 more pick then ill give the rest too Roo Boys!
You could give your picks to fletch hilly. He is always around the soccer board so might be a better person to tell your picks too
Quote from: CrowsFan on September 16, 2010, 10:14:32 PM
You could give your picks to fletch hilly. He is always around the soccer board so might be a better person to tell your picks too
hmm yeah might.. roo boys has been my pick keeper..
Finalizing a Trade with HP, we might be getting a move on :D
Quote from: Master Q on September 17, 2010, 04:36:18 PM
Finalizing a Trade with HP, we might be getting a move on :D
Finally!! Hilly has Pm'd me his trades as well now, so I'll be looking after those.
The draft is back on track! ;D ;D
Yay! :D.
HP's pick.
On a sad note, I want to trade Pick 95...
Quote from: Master Q on September 17, 2010, 04:41:40 PM
HP's pick.
On a sad note, I want to trade Pick 95...
No you don't!! >:(
Just pick it and trade the player Q.
You could of given me pick 95 ::).
Looking for a Picture so shouldn't be too long.
HP, if I give you Pick 95 will you increase the defender?
Quote from: Master Q on September 17, 2010, 04:45:12 PM
HP, if I give you Pick 95 will you increase the defender?
Deal has been done Q, too late!
No he wont. He loves his other 4 defenders :P
My Next Pick is.......
(http://img.metro.co.uk/i/pix/2007/11/KevinDaviesAI_450x300.jpg)
The Seasoned Golden Oldie from the Wanderers, Kevin Davies. This guy may not be the best striker but is sure consistent. With Elmander stepping up his game, it can only mean good things for Davies. Is a goal scorer and fairly consistent. Getting Bonus points is always on the board for this guy and will make a wonderful substitute for my team. Rounds up my Strikers for this season and for good reason too :).
Suprised he's gone down this low.
Quote from: Fletch74 on September 17, 2010, 04:46:00 PM
Quote from: Master Q on September 17, 2010, 04:45:12 PM
HP, if I give you Pick 95 will you increase the defender?
Deal has been done Q, too late!
I could just trade him back ::)
Quote from: CrowsFan on September 17, 2010, 04:46:27 PM
No he wont. He loves his other 4 defenders :P
True that :-*.
I like that pick as a sub striker.
Anyone hear that VDV might miss this weekend?
Making my pick now. Really sorry for those guy who got angry cause the draft got stalled. I'd really like to play friendlies and test scoring systems...
amazingly we have enough people online to be able get halfway through the next round of the draft
thats alright Q, and you are right about playing some friendlies to work out the scoring.
Fletch are you still picking Zz's picks for him?
Well, he's gone offline and I PM'd him before. He hasn't changed his mind, so I guess I will. You better be quick Q, I'm leaving in 20 minutes and I might not be on tonight, but I will be tomorrow morning.
Hey people. If anyone knows a good defender who hasn't been picked left, and you don't want him, feel free to PM. I'm probably going to trade him, so it doesn't matter much.
It's gonna take a while if no one helps :'(
Think I have someone in mind. I'll take a crack, if he isn't playing well I'll just drop him.
Gael Givet
Not a bad pick. Plays as a left back so will get up the wings and hopefully get some assists. Ignore the PM I sent you then
How do I paste a pic?
Click the button below the bold button. Then paste the link inbetween
Ok, on behalf of Zz, he picks for his first of two picks
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Luke Young
For his second pick, and I'm surprised this one has got so low...
Part of the Dutch world cup team
(http://www.breakingfootballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/dirk-kuyt-liverpool-uk-03.jpg)
Dirk Kuyt
2 good picks for Zz there.
If luke young keeps his place in the team with a new manager there. And I would say the reason Kuyt dropped low was because liverpool have not started the season very well. HP up now with 2 picks
Picks will come soon.
Kuyt is injured otherwise I would of gotten him alot earlier!!!
Nice to see another Villa defender get taken. Although I wanted him, have no place for him ;D.
remember hp, this doesn't start for another month. Kuyt might be back by then
My Riskiest pick by far this draft. But when on song, you cannot deny he has that electrifying factor. He is of course.......
(http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/44259000/jpg/_44259875_salomon_getty.jpg)
Salomon Kalou!! He has got a knack for getting goals pretty quickly. The only problem is, can't find consistent game time. He would be a magnificent pick and possibly a second rounder if he would get consistency into his game.
You just had to say electrifying and then show him in the electric yellow strip didn't you :P
My next pick was ultimately down to 4 players. 2 midfielders and 2 keepers. Was a tough call as I only need 1 more from either position. It then got narrowed down to 2 players in the midfield. Would of prefered his teammate in the picture but since he is already taken, My next pick is......
(http://www.soccernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/steven-pienaar-and-marouane-fellaini.jpg)
Steven Pienaar. Not a great midfielder but can bob up with an odd goal or assist. Playing for a better allround team made me choose him above the guy who would of been chosen.
Quote from: CrowsFan on September 17, 2010, 05:54:02 PM
You just had to say electrifying and then show him in the electric yellow strip didn't you :P
Seemed to fit didn't it ;D.
Haha sorry for picking Fellaini first :P
But you must admit they both have great hair!! ;D
The Fro and Rolls 8).
Ok andrew's pick and then me. If I'm not on later HP will be informing everyone of my pick so the draft can continue
i have 3 left
I think the same amount for me aswell...
hopefully we can b done by sunday or some fin
Hopefully. I only have 1 more pick left and it's a keeper ;D.
Stil need 1 more keper
Quote from: hawka26 on September 17, 2010, 07:38:27 PM
Stil need 1 more keper
I've got 2, I'm happy to give you one and a low pick for a good defender and your lowest pick.
you stole my player hp :(
whose pick is it now? i am getting confused with all these trades
It is andrews pick and then me
how long til mine? i feel like playing a round of golf on the xbox :P
Still 4 people to pick before you benjy so i say go for it! :D
Hope we get a couple more picks by the morin
i wont be able to pick tomorrow at all, i am getting 150% off my face, that is 150% which is awesome, i will be still drunk on monday, might have to pm fletch my picks to fletch
Quote from: benjy251090 on September 17, 2010, 10:19:43 PM
i wont be able to pick tomorrow at all, i am getting 150% off my face, that is 150% which is awesome, i will be still drunk on monday, might have to pm fletch my picks to fletch
No probs benjy, just put a couple of reserves in case they get taken.
i only need 3 players, 1 def and 2 mids, will pm you a list in order of preference for both positions :)
you are a gentleman and a scholar fletch
I'm enjoying watching you guys banter, and pick. Will be good once the comp starts. Looks like I'll be doing everyone's picks :-\
Surprised andrew hasn't been on tonight. He is usually on by this time...
So who do you think has made the best picks so far fletch?
There has been some good picks all round. Some have better midfields, but then are ordinary elsewhere!! I must admit I haven't looked at each team properly though. There are still some good players that have fallen through the cracks, that are yet to be picked.
Yeah that's true. I have to pick a replacement for valencia once the draft has finished. I have a midfielder in mind that I reckon is going to be ignored by everyone.
Once the draft is finished I will make a new thread where we can show everyone our full team so we don't have to look through the draft to see who everyone has
Quote from: benjy251090 on September 17, 2010, 08:38:15 PM
you stole my player hp :(
whose pick is it now? i am getting confused with all these trades
Which 1? Pienaar or Kalou. Pienaar was a given after Fellaini got taken. Kalou was a tough one. An electric spark who will play every now and again...
My team as it stands looks like:
GK: Joe Hart, (GK)
Def: Thomas Vermalean, Jamie Carragher, Leighton Baines, Branislav Ivanovic, Brede Hangeland
Mid: James Milner, Gareth Barry, Jordan Henderson, Salomon Kalou, Steven Pienaar
Fwd: Didier Drogba, Dimitar Berbatov, Kevin Davies
Davies and Hangeland will be warming the bench. The last 4 midfielders will be rotating through to keep them all fresh ;D.
pienaar :( team looks fairly good hp
Nice looking defense and forwards HP.
My team currently:
GK: Pepe Reina, Thomas Sorenson
Def: Glen Johnson, Rio Ferdinand, Richard Dunne, Laurent Koscielny, (DEF)
Mid: Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard, Marouane Fellaini, Matthew Etherington, Antonio Valencia :(
Fwd: Gabby Agbonlahor, Cameron Jerome, (FWD)
Very happy with it ;D
And you should be CF!! Strong around the grounds. Too bad for Valencia.
Unlucky benjy. I've had that happen to me countless amount of times during the draft :(.
the only thing bad about it is if you have no back up choice :P
Wats the early thoughts on mine
Fridel(gk)
evra,agger,sagna,jagielka(def)
Nani,cahill,essien,gardner(mid)
torres,saha,ebanks-blake
personaly i think it could b beta and intersted in any trades
Look in the trades thread. Look for a trade I suggested otherwise I'll repost it ;).
Hawka your team is pretty solid, especially now Essien is scoring goals. Where on earth has that come from??
Perhaps your strikers are a little weak
Torres and Saha are far from weak. Both can score goals when fit and in form ;).
Essien is scoring goals thanks to Mikel. Mikel is staying back covering for Essien allowing him to run up the field more often.
My midfield will probably be one of the worst in the league.
could u repost it plz
I agree about Torres, but Saha is never fit or in form haha. That is why the everton midfielders always do well cos they have to score the goals!
I choose
(http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00863/Vedran_Corluka_666x_863288a.jpg)
That's Vedran Corluka right?
Ok my pick now :)
My next pick is a striker who has slipped past everyone because of a poor start to the season from the team. He is the main target at Wigan and hopefully once he has played a bit more with Boselli they will form a good understanding and he will score some goals and get some assists. He scored 10 goals last year. I will rotate him with Cameron Jerome for my second striker depending on who they are playing. I pick
(http://www2.pictures.gi.zimbio.com/Wigan+Athletic+v+West+Ham+United+Premier+League+6u7h432O9yXl.jpg)
Hugo Rodallega
There is this one defender that I can't believe nobody has picked yet!! I wonder if anyone knows who I am talking about...
Thoughts?
GK: Tim Howard, Paul Robinson
DEF: Alex, O'Shea , Skrtel , Givet (DEF)
MID: Malouda, Walcott , Scholes , Arteta , Nolan
STK : Darren Bent (FWD) (FWD)
Quote from: CrowsFan on September 18, 2010, 03:02:45 AM
There is this one defender that I can't believe nobody has picked yet!! I wonder if anyone knows who I am talking about...
i think that may be my defender ;)
whose up now, i have an hour before the sloshing begins
Think it's Hilly.
Thoughts on my team benjy?
Think fletch is picing 4 hily
Quote from: Master Q on September 18, 2010, 09:59:49 AM
Think it's Hilly.
Thoughts on my team benjy?
strong mids, reasonably good defence, decent keepers, struggling with strikers
my team is
Manuel Alumnia - Mark Schwarzer
Joleon Lescott - Gary Cahill - Sebastien Squillaci - Titus Bramble (DEF)
Andrey Arshavin - Ryan Giggs - Damien Duff - (MID) (MID)
Asamoah Gyan - Nicholas Anelka - Johan Elmander
I know I don't have any Strikers, I don't really need any more good ones anyway.
I'm likely to play 4-5-1 which means I only need to start Darren Bent, and if he doesn't play I'll just bring on a Bench guy. Bent has scoring capabilities, and I don't mind if he only gets 2 or 3...
i really like my forwards ;) possibly need one more strong defender but that is what trading is for, also because i have 2 good keepers i can offer one up as trade bait :)
I'm trying to get one more strong defender, then my team is set. I have Givet to offer, aswell as Draft picks, and Paul Robinson.
Also, would you consider Skrtel a Premium-Defender?
yes, only because he often gets clean sheets
Right, I am just getting a pic for Hilly's pick. Won't be long.
Andrew, you took Hilly's next pick...
Ok, on behalf of Hilly, I'm picking a keeper that I'm surprised hadn't been picked yet.
(http://cdn.epltalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/gomes.jpg)
Heurelho Gomes
is it hawka then me? i have about 15 - 20 mins before i have to go
Yeah hawka then you. Have you told fletch who you want in case you have gone before hawka picks? Or you could tell me since you pick before me
yeah, i have messaged fletch
on that, fletch, if i have to go before hand, take the defender first then the midfielder
Quote from: benjy251090 on September 18, 2010, 11:02:12 AM
yeah, i have messaged fletch
on that, fletch, if i have to go before hand, take the defender first then the midfielder
No probs ;)
Quote from: Fletch74 on September 18, 2010, 11:10:08 AM
Quote from: benjy251090 on September 18, 2010, 11:02:12 AM
yeah, i have messaged fletch
on that, fletch, if i have to go before hand, take the defender first then the midfielder
No probs ;)
have i ever told you i love you :P
and i am going now, it will be a long and messi journey (get it :P), i shall be back some time next year :P or more likely tomorrow, adiós amigos, and keep smelling :)
Quote from: benjy251090 on September 18, 2010, 11:13:18 AM
Quote from: Fletch74 on September 18, 2010, 11:10:08 AM
Quote from: benjy251090 on September 18, 2010, 11:02:12 AM
yeah, i have messaged fletch
on that, fletch, if i have to go before hand, take the defender first then the midfielder
No probs ;)
have i ever told you i love you :P
and i am going now, it will be a long and messi journey (get it :P), i shall be back some time next year :P or more likely tomorrow, adiós amigos, and keep smelling :)
Oh shower!! I think he's already been drinking too much!! I think I might have to cancel my account after that :P
Quote from: CrowsFan on September 18, 2010, 02:42:08 AM
That's Vedran Corluka right?
Ok my pick now :)
Spot is under fire but Dawson's injury and King's constant injury worries are always a bonus with him ;).
Gomes is good. Should keep a few clean sheets. I have 2 players I want for my last Keeper position. Perhaps they will stay in long enough.
Corluka is a right a back.....
But can also be used as a central defender. Now he's being used as a right back but has the felxibility to remain back to be a CB.
He pretty much always plays as a RB. His natural position is a RB. He is first choice Tottenham RB, so his spot in the team isn't under fire.
Now I have to get a new source for teams :(. Says he's fighting with Kaboul for a spot ::).
Any good sites for team updates and stuff?
Kaboul is lol.
www.football-lineups.com
k due 2 a posible trade i am makin a weird pic so i pic matthew gilks from blackpool
Started off the season well, but I think mainly due to teams underestimating Blackpool. So did I actually, I thought they would win a max of 5 games for the year and they have already won twice. Will be a good back up keeper for you.
Fletch now needs to name benjy's 2 picks then it is back to you hawka
Alright now benjy has two picks in a row. He has instructed me to choose a defender first, then a midfielder. The defender he wants is
(http://img.skysports.com/08/03/218x298/Liam_Ridgewell_754542.jpg)
Liam Ridgewell
Then the next pick is a midfielder from Tottenham in
(http://www.football-pictures.net/data/media/568/luka_modric_1280x1024.jpg)
Luka Modric
Now Hawka, if you can choose quickly I can pick Hilly's choice, cos I got to go out. I'll be back later today.
give me 5 mins max plx
For some reason, I thought Luka was gone.
ok my last defnder plays for sunderland and has gone allrite without scoring huge(http://im.in.com/connect/images/profile/dec2009/Ahmed_Al-muhammadi_300.jpg)
Ahmed Al Muhammadi
Ok for Hilly's next pick, he chooses
(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01203/stephen_warnock_1203876c.jpg)
Stephen Warnock
Th next pick I have to make is for Hilly again. Zz should be back on to make his picks.
Is CF still on?
You didn't want to get a pic of him in his aston villa shirt?
And no andrew it is me then you. My pick will be up in a minute
This is my last pick in the draft and then I am done :)
I mentioned earlier that there is still a defender who I am surprised hasn't been picked, but that is not who I am picking because I already have a defender from that team in my squad, so I will leave it to you to work out who I am talking about. My pick is a mammoth of a defender who is a huge threat at corners and free kicks, plus when his team is behind they often play him as a striker to try and get a winner. He will be perfect for my bench. None other than
(http://images.mirror.co.uk/upl/m4/mar2009/2/8/image-2-for-blackburn-1-1-west-ham-gallery-4598896.jpg)
Christopher Samba
Weeee
Ok this time I can't tell who that is andrew. Care to enlighten us?
il disagree jisung park is koreas best player
Which is why I said arguably.
Yeah thought that was who it was. He is definitely their best young player, and he was who I was planning on replacing Valencia with. Didn't think anyone would pick him :(
Although andrew he becomes your 6 midfielder. So you can't pick him...
I have 6 midfielders?
Ah yeah, I forgot about Larsson.
Oki doki.
Yeah. Before you pick check your PM
Nice pick. Too bad you can't get him unless you trade with somebody to get rid of a midfielder.
I think he is changing his pick
Samba can bob up with the odd goal but won't score highly enough.
There goes Warnock ::). All my Villa players are going :'(.
(http://img.skysports.com/08/10/218x298/bosingwa_1267794.jpg)
Not available now? No. Best Offensive RB in the EPL? Yes.
That's Bosingwa isn't it?
How can you mistake that unibrow ;)
If not the best RB in the league he definitely has the best monobrow!
And just so Q can copy it straight to the draft, his full name is Jose Bosingwa.
Andrew reckon you could delete your post about the other guy you picked so others don't know about him?
So who is going to be your next pick Q?
Only 11 more picks to go before the draft is complete. The remaining order is:
110 Q's Champions (Master Q)
111 Hawka FC (hawka26)
112 Zz's Zanny Zebras (chrisuzz)
113 ZZ's Zanny Zebras (chrisuzz)
114 Q's Champions (Master Q)
115 Q's Champions (Master Q)
116 Didhedive Dogba (Andrew3737)
117 Didhedive Dogba (Andrew3737)
118 Hilly's Heroics (HillHero13)
119 Hawka FC (hawka26)
120 Lardner's Lovable Losers (benjy251090)
hope q picks soon
Ok. Before I can make my pick, I need all the players in order who have been picked which haven't been added to the Official Draft Page.
In that thread itself, Fletch has all the players drafted. Copy and paste from his one Q.
He's mentioned it before.
Ok thanks.
My Next Pick Is:
Kenwyne Jones :D
Its not fletch HP. It is me who has been keeping track when Q is away
Yeh I was meaning to say thanks to you CF for helping me a lot. It's just I have so many of the threads to look after and It's hard to keep up.
Quote from: CrowsFan on September 19, 2010, 11:15:01 AM
Its not fletch HP. It is me who has been keeping track when Q is away
My bad :-[. Looked at the top of wrong post ::). Stupid cold is getting to me >:(.
P.S Nice pick Q. Have a few good strikers still left in.
Also, I think we should call this the AEPL Draft Game, AEPL for short.
Yeah no worries Q, just trying to make it easier for you since you have done so much. Good choice with Jones too. Will hopefully get on the end of a few Rory Delap throw ins :D
ok my pick is jussi jaaslkien from bolton
Very nice pick hawka 8). I would get him as my back up if My spot wasn't already filled :P.
Probably the best keeper left in and has finally gone. Should get a ton of saves with the occasional clean sheet.
Benjy's Pick.
is it? are you sure? i thought i had the very last pick
Not your pick benjy. It is Zz's pick. You are right you have the last pick
It's a Zz double, Q double then Andrew double :P.
alrighty ill have a think on my picks now :)
Scott Carson,, as my back up keeper
And for your second pick?
mmmmm.??
Anton Ferdinand
Some interesting choices Zz. Now you can post your completed team in the thread I made so everyone can see it
Carson is a solid back up keeper. Should get alot of saves.
Anton is interesting though.
Had another player in mind,, forgot who it is now,, is Anton not a good pick?
He's alright as a emergency. Doesn't go forward much and Doubt Sunderland will keep many cleansheets.
Saying that, Check the Trade chat in a few minutes ;).
Roll up roll up Q and pick your final 2 squad members!
Deciding Now
My First Is:
Mike Williamson
Will be Warming the bench, often plays and gets forward and sets up a goal
My Second and Final Pick Is: *DRUM ROLL*
Peter Odemwingie!!!!!!!!!!!
And The Draft Is Finished :D ;D
No it's not Zz. There are still 5 picks to go...
Quote from: chrisuzz on September 20, 2010, 06:52:10 PM
And The Draft Is Finished :D ;D
No it's not. Still have the rest of the round to complete. benjy's pick will be the last ;).
I Like Peter Odemwingie. Doing well for West Brom. Looked at him as well but finished my forwards early.
Feel free to add your team to the completed team thread now Q
Do you want to do it? I'm kinda busy, or it'll have to wait for tomorrow.
Are you interested in him HP, I still need a 1 more Premium Back
Just do it tomorrow then Q
Quote from: Master Q on September 20, 2010, 06:56:50 PM
Do you want to do it? I'm kinda busy, or it'll have to wait for tomorrow.
Are you interested in him HP, I still need a 1 more Premium Back
Nah. Pretty happy with my team. Even if chrisuzz accepts my proposed trade :D. That'll make me more happy.
First pick is
(http://img.skysports.com/07/11/218x298/almunia_manuel_592762.jpg)
Almunia was picked by benjy with his third pick andrew...
did someone spell his name wrong in the draft?
Yes they did. Give me a few minutes.
Yeah Q spelt it alumnia.
He was pick 24
(http://www.gifanatics.com/files/Robert-Green-Error-star-wars-herman-10.gif)
Haha probably the worst moment in Robert Green's career
Who is your second pick?
(http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/javaImages/ef/1e/0,,10429~3284719,00.jpg)
Who is he?
TITTTYYYYYY Bramble
lol nevermind.
scott dann it is.
Is that his full name? Scot Dann?
I was going to say you can't pick bramble cos Benjy already did but I see you have changed it to dann
i only took bramble as i love his first name :P
Quote from: Andrew3737 on September 20, 2010, 07:24:29 PM
(http://www.gifanatics.com/files/Robert-Green-Error-star-wars-herman-10.gif)
I love that moving pic ;D. Not a bad choice though for back up 8).
Quote from: Hellopplz on September 20, 2010, 08:25:05 PM
Quote from: Andrew3737 on September 20, 2010, 07:24:29 PM
(http://www.gifanatics.com/files/Robert-Green-Error-star-wars-herman-10.gif)
I love that moving pic ;D. Not a bad choice though for back up 8).
bloody Jabalani ;D
Zz you can't blame the jabulani for that. It went straight to him
yeah i know it was on a Sam, Santo and Ed's Cup Fever episode
So only 3 picks left to go in the draft. They are Hilly, then Hawka then Benjy. Fletch are you still picking for Hilly?
I suppose I am. Hilly's last pick. His last preference is Stephen Carr from Birmingham City.
Wow there is still one defender I can't believe hasn't been picked yet. I wonder if either of the last 2 will pick him...
I think people have either gone on holiday, got a life or lost interest in this for it taking so long :(.
Well hawka and benjy are still around so they can still pick their final players then we are done
Hopefully they get on by Saturday so the pre season comp can start :).
i am waiting for hawka
ok my last pick will b joey barton from newcastle
mine is charlie adam from blackpool :)
was tossing up between barton and adam ;D its finally finshied
And the draft has been completed!!!
You can now post your teams in the completed team thread.
Surprisingly the defender I was thinking of didn't get picked. I wonder who will work out who I am talking about and trade them in???
WOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Nicely picked you guys. Adam should serve you well. Assists, Goals and Bonus points 8). Good benchie.
Not much more you can ask of a player to get you apart from goals assists and bonus points HP :P
Quote from: CrowsFan on September 21, 2010, 11:29:13 PM
Not much more you can ask of a player to get you apart from goals assists and bonus points HP :P
I demand Cleansheets as well!!! :P.
Quote from: Hellopplz on September 21, 2010, 11:33:54 PM
Quote from: CrowsFan on September 21, 2010, 11:29:13 PM
Not much more you can ask of a player to get you apart from goals assists and bonus points HP :P
I demand Cleansheets as well!!! :P.
I guess I was wrong...
Quote from: CrowsFan on September 21, 2010, 11:38:02 PM
Quote from: Hellopplz on September 21, 2010, 11:33:54 PM
Quote from: CrowsFan on September 21, 2010, 11:29:13 PM
Not much more you can ask of a player to get you apart from goals assists and bonus points HP :P
I demand Cleansheets as well!!! :P.
I guess I was wrong...
OH SNAP
yeah, thats what he is there for
could do with a stronger defender as lescott injured and my last 2 not that strong :(
Hey with the draft being finished am I allowed to swap Valencia for an undrafted player now?
Pretty sure you can CF.
benjy, Lets see If we can help each other out :P.
sure thing hp ;)
Ok I have posted my trade in the pre season transfers thread, and will update my team in the completed squad thread
Figured you'd get him. Lucky Andrew couldn't before ;D.
interesting pick, i dont mind it :)
Yeah I was so happy that andrew already had 5 midfielders ;D
I think someone still needs to pick? On the Draft thread I've only got 119 picks?
Quote from: Master Q on September 22, 2010, 10:17:44 AM
I think someone still needs to pick? On the Draft thread I've only got 119 picks?
Your missing Hilly's last pick. Check further down the Official Draft thread where CF had his posting.
Quote from: Fletch74 on September 22, 2010, 11:16:26 AM
Quote from: Master Q on September 22, 2010, 10:17:44 AM
I think someone still needs to pick? On the Draft thread I've only got 119 picks?
Your missing Hilly's last pick. Check further down the Official Draft thread where CF had his posting.
Thanks :)
Dropping Zamora for Steve Fletcher
Ok post it in the pre season trades thread andrew.
Updated scores for Pre-season Cup Rd 1.
Note: This is without subs (just like the Official site) Subs will only be included the round is completed
Pre-Season Cup
Score Score
Hilly's Heroics 19 ZZ's Zanny Zebra's 26
Q's Champions 33 Hawka FC 24
Hello 39 The Matchbox Matadors 19
Lardner's Loveable Losers 21 Didhedive Drogba 23
Thanks Fletch, maybe one thing you could improve is adding how many players have played and if the captain has played
Thanks Though :D
Zz looks like you'll win your match comfortably.
When the actual season comes around, I'll think I'll do more posting wise with lots of updates with scores... It's the Pre-Season though, gotta chill ;D
Yeah i should Hilly has had Tevez his captain play and ive still got Rooney My captain to play and he is playing West Ham 8)
Quote from: chrisuzz on September 26, 2010, 04:12:46 PM
Thanks Fletch, maybe one thing you could improve is adding how many players have played and if the captain has played
Thanks Though :D
We'll do, thanks Zz
Quote from: chrisuzz on September 26, 2010, 04:53:36 PM
Yeah i should Hilly has had Tevez his captain play and ive still got Rooney My captain to play and he is playing West Ham 8)
Hilly has actually got a sub keeper in Foster to come on, as well as Ferreira did not play, so Kalanic comes on too. With his subs he's on 31, plus Lennon was his captain Zz
Good Job Fletch, just let us know if you have any problems.
Really happy with my choice of not taking a Premium-Keeper when everyone else was. It doesn't matter to me, cause with Howard and Robinson, I can just rotate them. For example, when Everton are playing a strong team in comes Robinson, and then the other way round...
Updated scores for Pre-season Cup Rd 1.
Note: This is without subs (just like the Official site) Subs will only be included once the round is completed
Pre-Season Cup
Score Score
Hilly's Heroics 19 ZZ's Zanny Zebra's 26
Q's Champions 33 Hawka FC 24
Hello 39 The Matchbox Matadors 19
Lardner's Loveable Losers 21 Didhedive Drogba 23
Hilly - Captain played in Lennon. 3 to play in Warnock, Fletcher, Downing, plus 2 subs to come on in Foster - 7, and Kalinic - 5
Zz - 5 to play in Van Der Saar, Rooney (C), Assou-Ekotto, Young L, and Young A
Q - 4 to play in O'Shea, Scholes, Nolan and Jones. Malouda was captain.
Hawka - 3 to play in Freidel, Evra, and Barton. Drogba was captain.
HP - 2 to play in Nani and Berbatov (C), plus Davies will be sub for Vermaelen if he plays, otherwise Elmohamady - 4 will come on.
CF - 4 to play in Ferdinand R, Dunne, Etherington, and Agbonlahor, plus Rodallega - 1 to come on for Lampard. Gerrard was Captain.
benjy - 2 to play in Giggs and Elmander, plus Adam - 0 to come on for Kalou. Modric was captain
Andrew - 3 to play in Vidic, Fletcher (Wolves), and Carroll. Chamakh was captain
how did it end up in a draw looks like i shouldve won easy
that was without my interchange players..
what does everyone think of AEPL tipping?? would it be too much with all the other things going on??
maybe a bit too much, well at least for me
See what everyone else thinks
Remeber this is the hollidays so there is a lot more time.
Nah bit too much.
And it's not holidays for all of us Zz. I have uni exams coming up in a few weeks!!!
i meant he thought of that idea cos he was bored and hes got time for it, because it's the hollidays
to make it a bit easier i am going to make my AEPL team on the official site..