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Scarface
26-08-2006, 11:38
FL Team Of The Season
Division 2
Goalkeeper: Gigi Buffon (Barryvs)
Stayed loyal to the relegated Clockwork Orange, and showed his class throughout. Still the best goalkeeper in the world.
Left-back: Sylvinho (Yossi)
The explosive Brazilian refound his earlier form, with a number of exciting performances. Proved a good option going forward, and a more than useful defender.
Centre-back: Kolo Toure (Yossi)
One of the stars of the season. Kolo Toure was pivotal in RCH's promotion claim. His hunger, energy and determination made him a number of fans. The Ivorian is fast becoming one of the leading defenders in Europe.
Centre-back: Phillipe Senderos (Cranie)
Securing "Big Phil" on loan for a season proved a serious coup for Asgard. The young defender showed maturiy beyond his years, as he steadied and improved what was an already impressive backline. The Swiss ace attracted a lot of attention, following such good form.
Right-back: Emmanuel Eboue (Cranie)
The pacy full-back excited and astounded fans in equal measure. His forward runs usually signalled the start of a dangerous attack. Growing in stature with every game.
Defensive midfielder: Javier Mascherano (Nedy)
Held together the D2 champs midfield. The formidable youngster showed why he's regarded as one of the best up-and-coming midfielders in world football.
Attacking midfielder: Ricardo Kaka (Preki)
Despite only featuring for half a season, the brilliant playmaker did enough to make the team of the year. Kaka improved the promotion challengers attack leap and bounds, and was a joy to watch for fans and neutrals alike.
Left winger: Lionel Messi (Nedy)
Lionel Messi is set to win the Division Two Player Of The Season award, and who could argue with that? The precocious talent staggered many with his dazzling array of skills, and equally humiliated the opposition, with his dribbling, quick feet and tricks. Messi will surely find his feet in the top division now, and make a name for himself at the top level.
Right winger: Ricardo Quaresma (Nedy)
The contribution Messi's team-mate, Ricardo Quaresma made cannot be overlooked. He left defenders in their wake with his stunning dribbling ability, and always posed a threat to the opposition. Similarly to Messi, he will be confident of now making a big impact in Division One.
Striker: Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Vacant)
Despite being part of a troubled team, the Swede surprisingly showed maturity we have not come to expect of him. Showing great effort and work-rate to match his sublime technique and control, Zlatan gave everyone a reminder of what potential he has.
Striker: Luca Toni (Preki)
Luca Toni continued his impressive goalscoring record, with a successful season, where he amassed 15 goals in all competitions. With Kaka playing in behind him, he thrived, and that combination will prove a danger to Division Two teams again next season.
Just missing out: Paul Robinson (Cranie), Gabriel Milito (Yossi), Scott Parker (Cranie), Daniele De Rossi (Vacant), Hernan Crespo (Barry)
Division Two Team
--------------------------Buffon---------------------------
----Eboue--------Toure------------Senderos-----Sylvinho--
------------------------Mascherano------------------------
----Quaresma---------------Kaka----------------Messi------
--------------------Toni--------------Ibrahimovic------------
If I remember correctly, you've put Buffon down as 17m whereas you put down Casillas and Cech as 19m. Is it to do with age?
I'm talking the Values Thread by the way, just correct me if I'm wrong.
Scarface
26-08-2006, 11:48
If I remember correctly, you've put Buffon down as 17m whereas you put down Casillas and Cech as 19m. Is it to do with age?
I'm talking the Values Thread by the way, just correct me if I'm wrong.
Yeah, age is one of the factors. The 2m doesn't make much of a difference, though, really. Buffon could just as easily be sold for 20m, while Cech and Casillas are sold for 18m, as the values aren't set figures, they're just a guide.
There are a lot of very good players with low fees, due to their age.
Yeah, age is one of the factors. The 2m doesn't make much of a difference, though, really. Buffon could just as easily be sold for 20m, while Cech and Casillas are sold for 18m, as the values aren't set figures, they're just a guide.
There are a lot of very good players with low fees, due to their age.
No worries, cheers for explaining.
As Barryvs said, good stuff there James. Both teams look amazings.
martin_cranie
26-08-2006, 18:24
Great stuff James. Both teams look really good. Should be an awesome game. :)
Scarface
26-08-2006, 18:26
That's not the game, Rich. ;)
The teams will be decided by votes. That was just a pointless bit of fun, picking the team of the season.
martin_cranie
26-08-2006, 18:29
That's not the game, Rich. ;)
The teams will be decided by votes. That was just a pointless bit of fun, picking the team of the season.
My bad. However it works out it'll be a great game!
-Jamster-
27-08-2006, 13:48
Lionel Scaloni, Costacourta and Dellas are all up for sale/Loan.
Capdevilla, Rothen and Ibagaza avaiable for sale or loan
Availaibles:
Barthez (swap)
Coloccini (swap)
Cris (swap)
Pedretti (sale/loan/swap)
Available:
Ledley King - Swap only
Cacapa, Pablo - Sell, swap or loan
Del Piero
28-08-2006, 01:05
DEALS DEALS DEALS!!!!
Players available for transfer -
Basturk - 2m
Poulsen - 2m
PM or messanger me
Phatmann
28-08-2006, 01:43
Oleguer
Vidic
Gabri
Mejia
Gravesen
Malbranque
Solano
Salihamidzic
Wiltord
all up for sale/loan/swap deals
martin_cranie
28-08-2006, 01:48
Looking to part with: Rocha, Hamann, Pienaar, Dyer and Kuranyi.
PM or MSN me if interested.
Availaibles:
Barthez (swap)
Coloccini (swap)
Cris (swap)
Pedretti (sale/loan/swap)
And Defoe (swap) too.
Rothen avaiable for transfer or loan
Also Capdevila avaiable for transfer or loan
Charlie: 9
28-08-2006, 12:45
For Sale - Radhi Jaidi (?), Matty Flamini(?), Marcos Assuncao(?), Ricardo Olivera(?), Zebina (500k)
For Loan - Lassana Diarra, Stilian Petrov.
Charlie, I hate to break it to ya, but you don't have Bovo, a Gavdog's team has him
Charlie: 9
28-08-2006, 13:08
Charlie, I hate to break it to ya, but you don't have Bovo, a Gavdog's team has him
I just seen it.
Available:
Ledley King - Swap only
Cacapa, Pablo - Sell, swap or loan
Those and now.. I can consider offers for Simao, Trezeguet. They have to be very good offers though.
Scarface
28-08-2006, 13:17
Sebastien Deisler - Trade/Loan Trade
Yakubu - Loan or good offers
Rasheed Sharq
28-08-2006, 20:47
I'll listen to offers for
Anthony van den Borre
Jeremie Berthod
Denilson
Santiago Solari
Stefano Fiore
Billy Minof
28-08-2006, 21:59
I have alot of deals done throughout the season.
My question is can I post them up now or when do I do them?
Keyser Soze
29-08-2006, 00:44
Looking for a class striker, loan/swap or straight cash.
I'm listening to offer for everyone, and would especially listen to offers for; Prso, Figueroa (1m), Van Der Meyde, Willhelmsson and maybe Mccarthy.
Billy Minof
29-08-2006, 00:45
How much for Cassano?
Dragonfly
29-08-2006, 11:17
Looking for a class striker, loan/swap or straight cash.
I'm listening to offer for everyone, and would especially listen to offers for; Prso, Figueroa (1m), Van Der Meyde, Willhelmsson and maybe Mccarthy.
I've got Mirko Vucinic if you're interested.
EDIT:
For those interested in any of my players, I'm only willing to listen to offers for:
Upson
Nesmachny
Zabaleta
Vucinic
Rocchi
Ronaldo 9
29-08-2006, 12:41
Would you reply my PM's Minof?
Dr. Bob Kelso
30-08-2006, 00:30
Rafalutionary has been appointed as Chairman of JEF United and has quickly moved to appoint Jean Tigana as his manager.
Rafalutionary has long admired the former Fulham coach and feels that he can make his mark despite the clubs current crisis.
The fans of the club are said to be pleased with the appointment and look forward to happier times for the club in the near future.
Keyser Soze
30-08-2006, 00:51
Welcome to the FL, mate.
P.S. Isn't the former Fulham coach called Jean Tigana? :)
Charlie: 9
30-08-2006, 01:42
Rafalutionary has been appointed as Chairman of JEF United and has quickly moved to appoint John Tigana as his manager.
Rafalutionary has long admired the former Fulham coach and feels that he can make his mark despite the clubs current crisis.
The fans of the club are said to be pleased with the appointment and look forward to happier times for the club in the near future.
Welcome to the FL, Rafaultionary. Enjoy...
Rasheed Sharq
30-08-2006, 01:47
Welcome Mr. Rafalutionary to the FL, enjoy your time here.
Andres Guardado, season long loan, no fee.
Phatmann
30-08-2006, 18:17
Welcome to the FL Rafalutionary :)
The first in offer 2m for Barthez, get him.
Dr. Bob Kelso
30-08-2006, 21:09
Jean Tigana has moved quickly to bring in some talented young players but has also made the following players available for talks:
Patrick Owomoyela
Rui Costa
Kleberson
Wayne Routledge
Maxi Lopez
Eddie Johnson
Ernst
Lux
Dr. Bob Kelso
30-08-2006, 21:22
Welcome to the FL, mate.
P.S. Isn't the former Fulham coach called Jean Tigana? :)
He is indeed. I made that mistake 3 times before I realised. Cheers anyway.
Dr. Bob Kelso
31-08-2006, 23:27
Jean Tigana was quoted as saying "I am happy with the signings I have made but I would be interested in any top quality players who may be available at this time."
Scarface
02-09-2006, 13:50
One of the possible new features for season 3 are match reviews. I'm not sure how often these can posted (to do all 3 leagues every week would certainly be too much), as they're quite time-consuming, but we'll see how it goes. This is an example of how they would work.
Example: http://www.pesinsight.com/showthread.php?t=41402
D2 Matchday 18: Rafa FC VS Asgard FC
Rafa FC XI
GK: Mark Schwarzer
LB: Fabio Aurelio
CB: Marco Materazzi
CB: Robert Kovac (c)
RB: Lauren
LM: Vikash Dhorasoo (sub 81)
CM: Papa Bouba Diop
CM: Michael Carrick http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/4407/staruh7.png
RM: Jermaine Pennant (sub 67)
CF: Vagner Love (sub 89)
CF: Nelson Valdez
Subs used:
Reo-Coker (on 67)
Jerome Rothen (on 81)
Nuri Sahin (on 89)
Asgard FC XI:
GK: Igor Akinfeev
LB: Wayne Bridge
CB: Anton Ferdinand
CB: Phillipe Senderos
RB: Bernard Mendy (sub 73)
LM: Emre Belozoglu
CM: Steven Pienaar (sub 69)
CM: Diego
RM: Emmanuel Eboue
ST: Pauleta (sub 73)
ST: Kevin Kuranyi
Subs used:
Scott Parker (on 69)
Ludovic Giuly (on 73)
Dmitar Berbatov (on 73)
Scoring summary:
RAF - Nelson Valdez (42)
ASG - Kevin Kuranyi (81)
Bookings:
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/9251/yellowcu1.png RAF - Materazzi
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/9251/yellowcu1.png RAF - R. Kovac
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/9251/yellowcu1.png ASG - Eboue
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/9251/yellowcu1.png ASG - Pienaar
Comments:
An open ended game, with plenty of chances at either end. Rafa FC looked set to pick up their first win of the season, after Nelson Valdez gave them the lead just before half-time, with a cute finish on the turn. However, Asgard snatched a point, with Kevin Kuranyi blasting into the roof of the net from close range, after good work from substitute Ludovic Giuly.
Michael Carrick ran the show in midfield, and provided the assist for Valdez's opener. The young England star's strong showing earned him the MOTM award.
Dr. Bob Kelso
02-09-2006, 13:56
Where do I find out all I need to know about the league ? Save me asking questions all the time I can just read up on it.
Cheers.
Dr. Bob Kelso
02-09-2006, 13:59
Jean Tigana has once more delved into the Transfer market to sign the man rated the most gifted young keeper in South America. Guillermo Ochoa known also as "Memo" has made his way from Club Americas to JEF United for a fee of 500k.
Here are examples of how he can be a one man stopping machine:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezAuP_dsYaA&mode=related&search= (bonus wrestling for about 0.5 of a second)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLTA1LxlA-Q
Scarface
02-09-2006, 16:40
Where do I find out all I need to know about the league ? Save me asking questions all the time I can just read up on it.
Cheers.
I've been meaning to private message you and Greenegg the last couple of days to explain all the rules and other relevant info to you, but didn't get the chance.
I'll post in the 'Fantasy League Announcements' thread asap, going through all the rules and info I can think of, and then edit it into the first post in the thread.
Charlie: 9
03-09-2006, 02:05
Congratulations, James. An administrator now, eh?
Scarface
03-09-2006, 02:22
Congratulations, James. An administrator now, eh?
Cheers, mate. :happy:
------
Young Portugal star, Joao Moutinho, is available on a full season loan.
-Jamster-
03-09-2006, 11:56
Pirlo is available for Sale but only for a Good deal.
Dr. Bob Kelso
03-09-2006, 12:52
I've been meaning to private message you and Greenegg the last couple of days to explain all the rules and other relevant info to you, but didn't get the chance.
I'll post in the 'Fantasy League Announcements' thread asap, going through all the rules and info I can think of, and then edit it into the first post in the thread.
Cheers bud.
Pirlo is available for Sale but only for a Good deal.
Hmmm... how much for?
EDIT: Congratulations, James. (On becoming an Admin)! :).
Phatmann
03-09-2006, 14:09
Hmmm... how much for?
EDIT: Congratulations, James. (On becoming an Admin)! :).
Already been sold :(
Scarface
05-09-2006, 20:21
The following are available from Spaztastic United (:mellow:)
Francesco Coco 2.5m
Christian Vieri 1.5m
Landon Donovan 2.5m
Preki-USA
06-09-2006, 01:41
I'm looking to deal the following players:
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/41558000/jpg/_41558826_kalousalomon270.jpg
Salomon Kalou
A quick, lethal finisher. Capable of performing at CF, RWF, and RMF.
looking for ar player swap.
http://www.eindhovensdagblad.nl/multimedia/archive/00233/cocu_233992h.jpg
Phillip Cocu
One of the most versatile midfielders of his generation, can even play some left back.
looking for a striker or enough cash will do the trick.
http://www.quadcenter.net/bilder/Ramelow_klein.jpg
Carsten Ramelow
Seen hear riding a quad in regular clothing :huh: , this aryan beast can dominate the back of the midfield.
Free loan or 1 mil transfer
http://eur.news1.yimg.com/eur.yimg.com/ng/sp/empics/3476363
Wilfred Bouma
A versatile defender, that can also perform in the defensive midfield.
1 mil loan or 3 mil transfer
http://eur.news1.yimg.com/eur.yimg.com/ng/sp/empics/3330504
Harry Kewell
A sharp attack left midfielder who may be the greatest talent australia has ever produced.
1.5 mil loan or 5 mil transfer or players
http://www.geocities.co.jp/Athlete-Athene/7813/soccer/veron.jpg
J.S. Veron
A versatile central player who was once the greatest signing in premiership history.
1.5 mil loan or 5 mil transfer or players
I WANT A CF or a RMF if you don't have the money.
I may also trade Kaka or Ballack, but that will have to be in exchange for a top notch CF and LWF. PEACE!
Scarface
07-09-2006, 18:29
I will be listening to offers for all players from the squads of Top Gun & Magpie4eva.
Only sensible offers, please. I won't sell players for the sake of it.
(Top Gun)
Goalkeepers
Christian Abbiati
Roberto Abbondanzieri
Defenders
Marcell Jansen
Sami Kuffour
Zdenek Grygera
Liam Ridgewell
Patrick Muller
Midfielders
Joey Barton
Hugo Viana
Jeremy Menez
Simone Barone
Leon Osman
Bakari Kone
Strikers
Oliver Neuville
Angelos Charisteas
Henri Camara
Nicklas Bendtner
(Magpie)
Goalkeepers
Alexander Shovkovskiy
Ricardo
Defenders
Igor Tudor
Mladen Krstajic
Jolean Lescott
Francesco Coco
Javi Navarro
Manuel Pasqual
Rafinha
Midfielders
Jérémy Toulalan
Zoltan Gera
Julio Dos Santos
Lucas Castroman
Renato
James Milner
Strikers
Fredi Kanoute
Landon Donovan
Christian Vieri
Diego Milito
Markus Rosenberg
Maksim Shatskikh
P.S. If you want to sign someone from Gavdog's squad, private message HP, as he's looking after the team until a new manager is found.
Scarface
09-09-2006, 00:35
One of the possible new features for season 3 are match reviews. I'm not sure how often these can posted (to do all 3 leagues every week would certainly be too much), as they're quite time-consuming, but we'll see how it goes. This is an example of how they would work.
Example: http://www.pesinsight.com/showthread.php?t=41402
D2 Matchday 18: Rafa FC VS Asgard FC
Rafa FC XI
GK: Mark Schwarzer
LB: Fabio Aurelio
CB: Marco Materazzi
CB: Robert Kovac (c)
RB: Lauren
LM: Vikash Dhorasoo (sub 81)
CM: Papa Bouba Diop
CM: Michael Carrick http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/4407/staruh7.png
RM: Jermaine Pennant (sub 67)
CF: Vagner Love (sub 89)
CF: Nelson Valdez
Subs used:
Reo-Coker (on 67)
Jerome Rothen (on 81)
Nuri Sahin (on 89)
Asgard FC XI:
GK: Igor Akinfeev
LB: Wayne Bridge
CB: Anton Ferdinand
CB: Phillipe Senderos
RB: Bernard Mendy (sub 73)
LM: Emre Belozoglu
CM: Steven Pienaar (sub 69)
CM: Diego
RM: Emmanuel Eboue
ST: Pauleta (sub 73)
ST: Kevin Kuranyi
Subs used:
Scott Parker (on 69)
Ludovic Giuly (on 73)
Dmitar Berbatov (on 73)
Scoring summary:
RAF - Nelson Valdez (42)
ASG - Kevin Kuranyi (81)
Bookings:
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/9251/yellowcu1.png RAF - Materazzi
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/9251/yellowcu1.png RAF - R. Kovac
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/9251/yellowcu1.png ASG - Eboue
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/9251/yellowcu1.png ASG - Pienaar
Comments:
An open ended game, with plenty of chances at either end. Rafa FC looked set to pick up their first win of the season, after Nelson Valdez gave them the lead just before half-time, with a cute finish on the turn. However, Asgard snatched a point, with Kevin Kuranyi blasting into the roof of the net from close range, after good work from substitute Ludovic Giuly.
Michael Carrick ran the show in midfield, and provided the assist for Valdez's opener. The young England star's strong showing earned him the MOTM award.
Can I have some feedback from managers on this? Is it worth doing or is it a waste of time, and you'd prefer just the result and scorers posted instead?
Obviously, i'm not going to be able to do 10-14 reviews every week, but i'd try to get 5 or 6 of the best or most important matches done most weeks, and list the scores/scorers of the other matches.
It's a great idea mate, if you could do a few of those a week it would be awesome, I reckon it would make the league abit more interesting
That Match Review format is greatly appropriate, except the Comments part, it could either be more detailed or leave it to the managers to fill in in their own threads, as otherwise it would take too much effort. Certainly James can't do it all alone so I think we could take turns.
Or a third party could do a match report (like soccernet's) so it would be more neutral (no keepers scoring or debutants scoring hat-tricks :laugh:), though a little humour wouldn't do any hurt. There'll be five matches for each division so five managers could just take one match each which they're not participating in to write about every matchday.
martin_cranie
09-09-2006, 16:37
The match reports are a brilliant idea. Getting a few done for the weekends big matches would really bring something extra to the league.
I agree with Euegene that the comments part can probably be left open for managers to write their own reports. If they decline then you could probably fill in for them.
If you were looking for some help then I know Chris is interested in sports writing, so maybe he'd be a good co-writer for you, if he were interested of course.
I did exactly those sort of things for the G4G Fantasy League (example below) and they get kinda boring rather fast.
Barry v Nath
Westfalen Stadion
Attendance: 50,000
Score: Clockwork Orange 1-2 Sir Stanley Matthews Memorial Team
The Sir Stanley Matthews Memorial Team came from a goal behind to gain a win against the Clockwork Orange. Dennis Bergkamp's cool finish put the hosts ahead, but two goals from Yakubu Aiyegbeni.
Clockwork Orange began brighter, overrunning SSMMT in midfield. Claude Makelele was winning tackles, and Wesley Sneijder and Dennis Bergkamp looking decent on the ball. The latter scored the goal which gave his side the lead, finishing well from the edge of the box after Ricardo Quaresma found him with a decent pull back. They threatened again shortly after, Sidney Govou put his shot wide after Makelele robbed Schweinsteiger and gave it to Sneijder, who him in.
But against the run of play, Yakubu scored an equaliser for the visitors. Hatem Ben Arfa broke free down the left, and whipped in a decent cross, which was finished well by Yakubu.
But they were unable to follow this up with an extended spell of pressure, and the Orange continued to be the better side. Bergkamp nearly added a second with a chip which went narrowly over, and the Farfan nearly continued his impressive run of form but his shot was stopped by Hildebrand.
Towards the end of the half, SSMMT battled back and nearly went into an undeserved lead. The lively Yakubu recieved a pass from Bastian Schweinsteiger and his first time shot hit the post, and he was beaten to the rebound by Khalid Boulahrouz.
The second half continued as the first ended, with the away team having the upper hand. Mido went close with a header, before Yakubu gave his side the lead with a neat finish after a through ball by Schweinsteiger.
However, the balance of play swung back again. Bergkamp started to get in the game again, and he was causing many a problem for the opposition defenders. He set up a great chance for Govou, but his shot was tame and it was saved by the keeper.
In order to hang on to the lead, SSMMT subbed the ineffectuall duo of Mido and Lennon and brought on Johnny Heitinga and Carl Hoefkens. They performed well, and helped to keep the opposition attackers at bay. The game ended 2-1.
Subs:
Barry:
None
Nath:
Heitinga for Mido, 75
Hoefkens for Lennon, 81
Goals:
Bergkamp (Barry), 12. Assist, Quaresma
Yakubu (Nath), 23. Assist: Ben Arfa.
Yakubu (Nath), 54. Assist: Schweinsteiger
Player Ratings:
Barry:
Gomes, 6
Boulahrouz, 7
De Jong, 6
Cris, 6
Seitraidis, 7
Makelele, 7
Sneijder, 7
Bergkamp, 8
Quaresma, 7
Farfan, 7
Govou, 6
Nath:
Hildebrand, 7
Vanden Borre, 7
Mexes, 8
Kompany, 7
Evra, 7
Maduro, 7
Lennon, 6
Schweinsteiger, 8
Ben Arfa, 7
Yakubu, 9 (MoM)
Mido, 7
Heitinga, 7
Hoefkens, 7
Incidents:
Makelele, booked
Preki-USA
09-09-2006, 17:25
I know Chris is interested in sports writing, so maybe he'd be a good co-writer for you, if he were interested of course.
you are right, but im busy enough covering our university soccer and football team...i'll help when i can of course.
Scarface
09-09-2006, 19:09
Or a third party could do a match report (like soccernet's) so it would be more neutral (no keepers scoring or debutants scoring hat-tricks :laugh:), though a little humour wouldn't do any hurt. There'll be five matches for each division so five managers could just take one match each which they're not participating in to write about every matchday.
I'd try to make it as realistic as possible, particularly with the goalscorers, as there will be a top scorers list that's updated every week, with the usual candidates (Henry, Shevchenko, Van Nistelrooy etc) most likely competing at the top.
The comments would be kept short. I'd just be posting a short review of the match, highlighting the teams, goalscorers, man of the match, key events and perhaps briefly commenting on form/where that leaves the team.
I took the idea from here...
http://www.sortitoutsi.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=2074&st=60
and thought it looked like something that we could incorporate into this League, with success.
Obviously, managers can post their own and go into a lot more detail if they want to.
I'd try to make it as realistic as possible, particularly with the goalscorers, as there will be a top scorers list that's updated every week, with the usual candidates (Henry, Shevchenko, Van Nistelrooy etc) most likely competing at the top.
The comments would be kept short. I'd just be posting a short review of the match, highlighting the teams, goalscorers, man of the match, key events and perhaps briefly commenting on form/where that leaves the team.
The managers should welcome it if you're willing to write the reviews every week ;)
Rasheed Sharq
10-09-2006, 08:05
Very good idea James, I suggest you go with it, although not too many as to make it entertaining everytime it comes in.
Looking to sell/trade
Blasi, Denilson, Barnetta, Fiore, Tavlaridis.
Looking to loan out
Merida, Samaras.
Dr. Bob Kelso
10-09-2006, 12:05
For sale: Claudio Reyna, Maxi Lopez, Wayne Routledge.
2m each.
Rasheed Sharq
11-09-2006, 06:35
SALE!!!
Denilson - 3m
Blasi - 3m
Fiore - 5m
Barnetta - 4m
LOAN!!!
Merida - Free
Samaras - Free
Capdevilla - Loan or transfer
Barthez - Loan or transfer
Koller - loan or trade
Routledge - loan
PM me if interested
Preki-USA
12-09-2006, 01:31
Merseyside-Durham Times
Transfers Abound
Merseyside USA takes part in transfer bonanza
Merseyside USA fans' heads must be spinning after the spinning door flew off it's hinges on Monday. The 'siders made a number of moves to improve their squad and now the fans are speculating what line up will take the pitch on Season 3's opener.
Here are a few of the speculated line-ups:
A)
---------------------------De Scantis----------------------------------
------------------Ron Vlaar------------Campbell------------------------
--Sergio Ramos---------------------------------------------Riise-------
-----------------------------Zokora------------------------------------
--------------------Ballack-----------Cocu-----------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------
-----Simao-----------------------------------------Beasley-------------
-----------------------------Adriano------------------------------------
B)
---------------------------De Scantis----------------------------------
------------------Ron Vlaar------------Campbell------------------------
--Sergio Ramos---------------------------------------------Riise-------
------------------------------------Zokora----------------------------
--------------------Ballack--------------------------------------------
--------Dempsey---------------------------------------Simao----------
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
-----------------------Drogba----------Adriano-------------------------
C)
Same as B but with Ballack where Dempsey is and Cocu where Ballack is.
As part of the Merseyside-Durham Times new interactive sports page we ask you, the reader, to tell us which line-up will be most effective for the Red Hoops to take the pitch in this season.
If you ask me Chris, I'll stick with A. Adriano is great as a lone striker, so that won't matter if he is all alone. On the other hand, A looks very solid. A for me man. ;)
Charlie: 9
12-09-2006, 15:08
Finnan is a better right back than Sergio Ramos, who I think, should be moved in with Campbell. So Id have Finnan at right back with Ramos-Campbell-Riise making up the other 3 in your defence.
I also think that you should use a lone striker for most games with Simao an company playing off that lone striker.
Transfer list:
Gustavo Nery, £1m
Raul Tamudo, £3m
Loan list:
Andres Guardado, free
Denilson, free
Special offer: buy a play, loan a player, and save £1m!
Charlie: 9
15-09-2006, 18:47
Zebina is on the transfer list. Im looking to sell him, for cash...
Zebina will cost some lucky manager 5m ;)
Transfer list:
Gustavo Nery, £1m
Raul Tamudo, £2m
Robert Green, £1m
Loan list:
Andres Guardado, free
Denilson, free
Robert Green, free
Ben Foster, free
Avaliable for swap - Konchesky
Only for a LB though...
Charlie: 9
15-09-2006, 23:37
Zebina is on the transfer list. Im looking to sell him, for cash...
Zebina will cost some lucky manager 5m ;)
Ok, 3-4m ;)
Avaliable for swap - Konchesky
Only for a LB though...
Konchesky - Not avaliable for swap no more.
Looking for a LWF, or a CF to loan or buy in. :)
Updated
Transfer list:
Gustavo Nery, £1m
Raul Tamudo, £2m
Robert Green, £1m
Luke Young, £1m
Loan list:
Andres Guardado, free
Denilson, free
Robert Green, free
Ben Foster, free
C'mon lads, all of these are below the player values, or free.
Scarface
17-09-2006, 03:13
Introducing the All-Star teams...
The Western All-Stars
Goalkeeper: Petr Cech
http://www.uefa.com/ml/images/Players/UCL/220X220/49029.jpg
A commanding presence in the penalty area and a superb shot-stopper, Petr Čech has established himself as one the finest goalkeepers in the world.
Left back: Fabio Grosso
http://www.uefa.com/ml/images/Players/UCL/220X220/65197.jpg
At first glance Fabio Grosso is the antithesis of the modern full-back. At 1.90m he would look more at home in attack or as a centre-back but his long legs make him difficult to bypass and his surging runs down the left have become a key asset for club and country.
Centre back: Carles Puyol
http://www.uefa.com/ml/images/Players/UCL/220X220/42872.jpg
A tough, aggressive defender who has the versatility to play both at full-back and in the centre, Carles Puyol's whole-hearted approach makes him a real favourite at FC Barcelona.
Centre back: Kolo Toure
http://www.uefa.com/ml/images/Players/UCL/220X220/66613.jpg
"Kolo Touré is very versatile and can play in the centre of the park and at right-back," said the Arsenal FC manager Arsène Wenger after signing the Ivory Coast-born youngster, who has more than justified the Frenchman's words.
Right back: Miguel
http://www.uefa.com/ml/images/Players/UCL/220X220/48929.jpg
Miguel has matured into one of the most enterprising defenders in European football since being converted from a forward role into a right-back.
Centre midfield: Steven Gerrard
http://www.uefa.com/ml/images/Players/UCL/220X220/31484.jpg
A powerhouse of a midfield player, Liverpudlian Steven Gerrard fulfilled a childhood dream by captaining his local club to the European title.
Centre midfield: Deco
http://www.uefa.com/ml/images/Players/UCL/220X220/51643.jpg
When you are described as a 'near deity' and nicknamed 'Super Deco', you must be doing something right. That is the status Brazilian-born playmaker Anderson Luís de Souza 'Deco' enjoyed at FC Porto as he led them to UEFA Champions League glory before switching to FC Barcelona, where he repeated the feat.
Attacking midfield: Arjen Robben
http://www.uefa.com/ml/images/Players/UCL/220X220/57134.jpg
Arjen Robben's increasingly assured displays marked him down as a fearsome winger with devastating pace. Former Dutch international Ruud Gullit said of him: "Robben is the best winger in the world, and in a few years will be the best player in the world."
Attacking midfield: Ronaldinho
http://www.uefa.com/ml/images/Players/UCL/220X220/61659.jpg
One of the world's most dangerous and exciting players, Ronaldinho is equally proficient at creating chances or finishing, can play anywhere up front and is deadly from free-kicks.
Striker: Thierry Henry
http://www.uefa.com/ml/images/Players/UCL/220X220/24057.jpg
Thierry Henry has been a goalscorer par excellence ever since Arsenal FC paid Juventus €17m for his services in summer 1999 and converted him from a wide player into a central striker.
Striker: Samuel Eto'o
http://www.uefa.com/ml/images/Players/UCL/220X220/45996.jpg
Fast, strong and direct, Samuel Eto'o's commitment and desire, allied to his precocious ability, make him a formidable striking talent.
Subs: Victor Valdes, Daniel Alves, Xabi Alonso, Juan Roman Riquelme, Ronaldo, Diego Forlan
VS
The Eastern All-Stars
Goalkeeper: Jens Lehmann
http://www.uefa.com/ml/images/Players/UCL/220X220/4291.jpg
An imposing goalkeeper whose strengths include superb footwork and an ability to deal with crosses, Jens Lehmann is equally comfortable with the ball at his feet.
Left back: Phillip Lahm
http://www.uefa.com/ml/images/Players/UCL/220X220/63033.jpg
One of FC Bayern München's finest recent products, Philipp Lahm's pace, technical ability and dedication have catapulted him on to the international scene.
Centre back: John Terry
http://www.uefa.com/ml/images/Players/UCL/220X220/45902.jpg
A commanding central defender who dominates in the air and on the ground, John Terry has made the transition from bright prospect to fully-fledged star by leading Chelsea FC to consecutive Premiership titles.
Centre back: Fabio Cannavaro
http://www.uefa.com/ml/images/Players/UCL/220X220/18958.jpg
Strong in the air, despite his lack of height, and blessed with excellent timing, speed and anticipation, Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro is quite simply one of the world's great defenders.
Right-back: William Gallas
http://www.uefa.com/ml/images/Players/UCL/220X220/32872.jpg
Not the most imposing of central defenders, William Gallas's frame masks a player of immense speed and strength who can also operate in either full-back berth.
Defensive midfield: Javier Mascherano
http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/fifa/06/t/pla/l/182372.jpg
A tough midfielder, Javier Mascherano dictates play in the centre of midfield, despite his tender years.
Centre midfield: Gennaro Gattuso
http://www.uefa.com/ml/images/Players/UCL/220X220/30014.jpg
A combative and tireless defensive midfielder, Italian international Gennaro Gattuso made his professional breakthrough in Scotland with Rangers FC.
Offensive midfield: Juninho Pernambucano
http://www.uefa.com/ml/images/Players/UCL/220X220/61534.jpg
An elegant right-sided midfielder, Juninho Pernambucano's extensive passing range and deadly free-kicks have been crucial to Olympique Lyonnais' recent success.
Left wing forward: Joe Cole
http://www.uefa.com/ml/images/Players/UCL/220X220/43567.jpg
Famed for his trickery and outstanding vision, Joe Cole has long been touted as the great hope of English football.
Right wing forward: Lionel Messi
http://www.uefa.com/ml/images/Players/UCL/220X220/95803.jpg
A favourite of Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi proved when inspiring Argentina to glory at the 2005 FIFA U-20 World Cupp that he possesses many of the attributes which made his countryman one of the greatest footballers of all time.
Striker: Andriy Shevchenko
http://www.uefa.com/ml/images/Players/UCL/220X220/24271.jpg
One of the most exciting forwards in world football, Andriy Shevchenko combines speed and skill with a sharp eye for goal, and having excelled over seven seasons with AC Milan, has now accepted a new challenge with Chelse FC.
Subs: Iker Casillas, Lillian Thuram, Mahamadou Diarra, Patrick Vieira, David Villa, Carlos Tevez, Adriano.
How the teams will line-up:
West:
----------------------Cech----------------------
---Miguel------Puyol--------Toure-----Grosso----
--------------Gerrard-------Deco----------------
---------Ronaldinho--------------Robben--------
----------------Eto'o-------Henry---------------
East
---------------------Lehmann--------------------
----Gallas---Cannavaro-------Terry----Lahm------
--------------------Mascherano------------------
--------------Juninho--------Gattuso-------------
---------Messi---------------------Joe Cole-------
--------------------Shevchenko------------------
Wow. Very well put out James. It's very neat and looks professional. Loving it. :cool:
cough *Juninho!* cough
martin_cranie
17-09-2006, 18:58
If this is the all-star game stuff then I don't like it. I thought we were having a seperate game, or at least team, for both D1 and D2. As it is, we've just picked all the big names and excluded all D2 managers and players completely.
Looks like a good game and all, but it just seems a little unfair.
If this is the all-star game stuff then I don't like it. I thought we were having a seperate game, or at least team, for both D1 and D2. As it is, we've just picked all the big names and excluded all D2 managers and players completely.
Looks like a good game and all, but it just seems a little unfair.
No Martin, it's not suppose to be just for D1. D2 should have their own, it won't seem right if they don't. Same procedure ofcourse, hopefully the votings for D2 will happen shortly.
When I incorporated the idea, I wanted D2 to be part of it. ;)
martin_cranie
17-09-2006, 19:11
Good man Nikos. I'm sorry if I overreacted. :blush:
Loaning out Kewell, Mavuba, Taddei, Bonera. Each costs 3m
Will trade Makelele for a world-class CB or CF.
Any idea what in the world has happend with Mat (The G)?
martin_cranie
17-09-2006, 23:51
I spoke to him a little while ago and he mentioned having some internet connection problems. I imagine he's still having difficulties.
Charlie: 9
18-09-2006, 13:16
I spoke to him a little while ago and he mentioned having some internet connection problems. I imagine he's still having difficulties.
Yep, I think his connections a dial up or something. The other week he said his PC was going very slow and he had some bother going in and out of threads.
Defensive Midfielder, Armando Petit of Benfica is for sale for only 500k-1m. Bargain.
Juventus defender, Jonathan Zebina is for sale at only 2m.
Rasheed Sharq
18-09-2006, 15:40
For sale or loan.
Denilson, Fiore, Merida, Samaras, O'shea, Tavlaridis.
Phatmann
18-09-2006, 18:32
For sale or loan.
Denilson, Fiore, Merida, Samaras, O'shea, Tavlaridis.
Sheed, I just noticed that you PM'd me about O'Shea. I made the offer before I got Matt Taylor, and it was a while before you replied so I had forgotten about the deal. I'm sorry for not getting back to you about it.
Dr. Bob Kelso
18-09-2006, 18:46
If this is the all-star game stuff then I don't like it. I thought we were having a seperate game, or at least team, for both D1 and D2. As it is, we've just picked all the big names and excluded all D2 managers and players completely.
Looks like a good game and all, but it just seems a little unfair.
*cough* D3 *cough.
I think it looks quality nice work. West for me.
I think D3 don't have one as D3 haven't played a season yet ;)
Dr. Bob Kelso
18-09-2006, 23:57
I think D3 don't have one as D3 haven't played a season yet ;)
I don't see what that has to do with it to be honest.
Looking for a possible trade. I can give one or two of the following. Makelele, Saha, Zidan, Bonera, Boa Morte. Odemwingie, Kuzczak and Figo on loan.
For a world class CF or CB.
Charlie: 9
22-09-2006, 16:21
Sanli Tuncay is available for transfer. Either a swap for a left winger of just cash will do the trick...
When does the window close?
Final call by the way.
Loaning out
Zidan.
Trading
Kalou - RWF, LWF, CF.
Mavuba - DMF.
Bonera - CB.
Dragonfly
24-09-2006, 00:34
For those interested in any of my players, I'm only willing to listen to offers for:
Zabaleta (loan)
Vucinic (a good bid)
Rocchi
David James
Pelizzoli
Bale (loan)
Sidwell (loan)
Avaliable:
Niko Kovac - DMF, CMF, LMF
Ryan Nelson - CB
I am looking to swap Juninho (Yep, Juninho) for a half season loan with a
CMF, DMF
Dr. Bob Kelso
24-09-2006, 20:04
I am looking to swap Juninho (Yep, Juninho) for a half season loan with a
CMF, DMF
I would quite obviously be interested but is there anyone you are interested in is the question? Got Nicky Hofs there if it is creativity and goals you desire or Savage if you just want a kick off merchant. :P Reyna is the cultured experienced option in my side.
-Jamster-
24-09-2006, 20:21
I am looking to swap Juninho (Yep, Juninho) for a half season loan with a
CMF, DMF
Say hello to my little friend.........Peter Luccin! Better than Action Man! :ninja:
I'm very flattered with so the offers so far, I'll consider them all and let you know.
Totti could leave in another HSL for a World class striker.
Good to hear Nikos. Appiah would be great for an HSL ;).
-Jamster-
24-09-2006, 20:33
I'm very flattered with so the offers so far, I'll consider them all and let you know.
Totti could leave in another HSL for a World class striker.
Cruz, Kalou, Nowotny and 3m (Would offer more but the deal would porbably be cancelled). Cant be bothered to PM ya at the moment but I can offer more Nikos. :)
Charlie: 9
27-09-2006, 00:02
My Team:
Sanli Tuncay - 4m
Stelios Giannakopoulos - 5m.
Lassana Diarra - HSL/FSL.
The G's Team:
Claudio Cacapa - 2m
Francisco Pavon - 1.5m
Andy van der Mayde - 1.5m
Santiago Solari - 2.5m
Luciano Figueroa - 1.5m
Everything is negotiable. If you like a price of a player, just post it and I will go and accept it. Lassana Diarra'sloan fee is set at 1m.
Daniele Bonera
Claude Makelele
Luis Boa Morte
Trade offers, I'll listen to them.
Billy Minof
30-09-2006, 02:16
Daniele Bonera
Claude Makelele
Luis Boa Morte
Trade offers, I'll listen to them.
Why is no one respecting Makelele???
Why is no one respecting Makelele???
Rafa does. :tongue:
I do, I just need a forward badly.
Billy Minof
30-09-2006, 12:04
Any more thoughts on our deal???
Rasheed Sharq
04-10-2006, 06:48
Very good idea James, I suggest you go with it, although not too many as to make it entertaining everytime it comes in.
Looking to sell/trade
Blasi, Fiore.
Looking to loan out
Merida.
Still stands my friends.
Also, I could hear offers for Ali Karimi and Andy Johnson. I won't give them away easily though.
In the market for a left back, PM me please if you have one available.
http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/3027/004iu8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Dr. Bob Kelso
07-10-2006, 23:38
2 of 3 available for loan. 1st come first served.
Kerzhakov
Keita
Wagner Love
Dragonfly
08-10-2006, 00:05
http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/3027/004iu8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
:lol:
That's quality, Yossi. I think that's the way to go from now on.
Transfer List
Modric - 1m loan
CaptainCabinet
08-10-2006, 10:47
http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/3027/004iu8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
:lol:
Yossi you cock!
Dr. Bob Kelso
08-10-2006, 22:02
I refuse to believe no one wants to take advantage of the fact my squad is too big!
2 of 3 available for loan. 1st come first served.
Kerzhakov
Keita
Wagner Love
Well I am still interested in one of your players...
Dr. Bob Kelso
08-10-2006, 22:15
Well I am still interested in one of your players...
I pmed you and then put the deal up on a previous page.
2M FSL Davies deal ?
That wasn't me...
I was referring to Sobis ;)
Dr. Bob Kelso
08-10-2006, 22:20
That wasn't me...
I was referring to Sobis ;)
Ah well we all know that that aint gonna happen mate.
I have forgotten who wanted Davies. :P
Anyone interested in taking Croatian wonderkid Luka Modric on loan for free?
Preki-USA
09-10-2006, 00:11
what position does he play?
Attacking midfield / Right wing
Charlie: 9
09-10-2006, 00:35
Ah well we all know that that aint gonna happen mate.
I have forgotten who wanted Davies. :P
Curtis Davies was me. We can sort it tomorrow ;)
Dr. Bob Kelso
09-10-2006, 00:49
Welease Weyna... for those that don't follow Monty Python I am giving Claudio Reyna a Free Transfer as I need the space.
Shouldn't you post that in the Released Players thread then?
Charlie: 9
09-10-2006, 01:02
Lassana Diarra & Stephen Taylor, both up for free loan...
Gonzalo Higuain up for free loan.
Cris available for a swap (a CB). I can add money if is necessary.
Benoit Pedretti available for a swap (a DMF). I can add money if is necessary.
Preki-USA
10-10-2006, 00:07
Alvaro Recoba up for sale or loan.
martin_cranie
10-10-2006, 16:26
£7m rated striker Kevin Kuranyi looking to join a new club. Loan or transfer.
http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/3027/004iu8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
:laugh:
How'd you do that Yossi?
Since the window is almost closed. I guess I have a few good players up for trades.
Bonera, Givet, Boa Morte, Zidan, Taddei, Makelele.
I'll listen to any offers.
-Jamster-
11-10-2006, 16:07
Miguel Angel Anguelo, Anatoliy Tymoschuk and Darren Fletcher all for HSL/WSL for free.
People please! Gonzalo Higuain can go for a free loan. If you need a striker, he is the perfect option.
-Jamster-
11-10-2006, 18:22
I amy haveonly Posted it under two Hours ago but...
I plead, I will give you any of the Players above on a half or whole season loan for free. Please...:erm:
:laugh:
How'd you do that Yossi?
Through screenshots, Wordpad, and Paint.
Preki-USA
07-11-2006, 19:34
Division 2: Matchday 1
The first kick off of season 3 was finally upon us this past weekend and all the hard work and dedication of the managers in D2 was finally realized.
The pictures that were once blurry have now come into focus.
There were shocking victories and hard fought matches all across the board. Let us go over the happenings and see where we stand after Matchday 1.
Just a reminder:
0-4 = 0 goals
5-8 = 1 goal
9-12 = 2 goals
13-16 = 3 goals
17-20 = 4 goals
Match of the Day:
Rafa vs The G: 2 - 1
Long time Fantasy League Manager Rafa earned his first league victory in over two years. The win shows the amount of hardwork and dedication that the manager has put in to turn his program around.
Rafa's men started out flying getting an early goal off the head of big target man Jan Koller. The goal came off a curling set-piece service off the foot of Roberto Carlos.
Rafa F.C. doubled their lead when -G- Squad left back Patrice Evra got beat by Luka Modric and was forced to pull him down in the box. The veteran Carlos stepped up to take the shot which caught the cross bar, Ricardo Oliveira was opportunistic, however, and converted the rebound for the 2-0 lead.
Rafa F.C. looked keen to get the clean sheet but Chris Kirkland muffed a long shot of the foot of Jean Makoun which Salomon Kalou was able to stuff into the back of the net.
The win has been long coming for Rafa F.C. and has their fans optimistic for the first time in a long time.
Goals
Koller (7)
Olivera (34)
Salomon Kalou (84)
Assists
Roberto Carlos (7)
MOTM:
http://www.ftd.de/asset/Image/2005/09/21/koller.jpg
Koller
Other Results
Highway Penguin vs. Preki 1 - 1
SC Heracles (HP) opened the precedings in the first half with a quality finish by hitman Hernan Crespo. The goal was set up by a great individual effort by Yoann Gourcuff who streaked down the right wing showing skill to beat both Didi Zokora and John Arne Riise. His ball was spot on to Crespo's feet right outside the six and he left no doubts with the finish.
With Gigi Buffon making 12 saves Merseyside USA looked destined to lose but some late minute heroics from Peter Crouch gave the Merseysiders the point. Clint Dempsey skinned SC Heracles left back Capadevilla and sent in a cross that Crouch met with his head and converted into a goal.
Goals
Crespo (25)
Crouch(87)
Assists
Gourcuff (25)
Dempsey (87)
MOTM:
http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/getty/57625972rm070_final_italy_v.h2 .jpg
Buffon
Del Piero vs. Martin_Cranie 2 - 1
In one of the more highly anticipated contests of the day Del Piero's boys came out on top.
Martin_Cranie came out early and netted a goal off the foot of Eidur Gudjohnsen. He forced a turnover off the foot of Douglas Maicon and chipped keeper Andreas Isaksson.
Bastian Schweinsteiger made the second goal all on his own with an incredible streaking effort and powerful shot that equalized the score.
Two minutes later Rafael Van der Vaart set up Gilardino to finish with a sliding volley.
Daniel Van Buyten and the rest of Del Piero's defence held out for the victory.
Goals
Gudjohnsen (18)
Schweinsteiger(37)
Gilardino (39)
Assists
Van der Vaart (39)
MOTM:
http://www.teamtalk.com/Images/66347.jpg
Schweinsteiger
Phatmann03 vs. Charlie 9 2 - 1
In a tightly contested match between two veteran managers saw an injury time goal make the difference.
Gary Neville sought out Miroslav Klose on a long ball through the center that the striker latched on to, dribbled the keeper and slotted home for the early 1-0 lead.
Charlie saw Dede team up with Mortan Gamst Pedersen to beat the defense down the field and feed Roy Makaay for the goal.
This match also seemed destined to end a draw when Fred recieved a service at his feet from Kevin Nolan, who was a true work horse all day. The Brazilian striker then turned Davies and finished low and to the corner in injury time to shock the fans and the players alike.
Goals
Klose (33)
Makaay(57)
Fred (90+)
Assists
Neville (33)
Dede (57)
Nolan (90+)
MOTM:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/manchester/content/images/2005/09/30/290905_bolton_nolan2_470x300.j pg
Nolan
Jamster vs. Rasheed Sharq 2 - 0
The final game of the day saw Jamster and his squad defeat Rasheed Sharq.
They recieved two goals from the foot of goal poacher Fillipe Inzaghi and displayed suffocating defence that never looked like conceding to Rasheed's side.
Goals
Inzaghi (39)
Inzaghi(57)
Assists
Baraja (39)
MOTM:
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/41523000/jpg/_41523352_inzaghi416.jpg
Inzaghi
BEST XI of the WEEK
----------------Buffon------------------
----Mathijsen--Van Buyten--R. Carlos----
----------------------------------------
-------------Nolan--Diop----------------
-Schweinsteiger------------Gourcuff-----
----------------------------------------
--------Koller---Inzaghi---Crouch--------
Keeper
Buffon: Made 12 clutch saves in the tightly contested draw.
Defence
Mathijsen: Contributed to a shutout without taking a wrong step.
Van Buyten: Flawless in victory.
R. Carlos: Despite missing penalty was dangerous, assisting on one and made problems for opposition's defence.
Midfield
Nolan: influencial in victory, a true difference maker.
Diop: Rafa F.C. captain showed great leadership in famous win.
Schweinsteiger: absolute dynamo in victory, unstoppable.
Gourcuff: just scratching the surface for this future star, great assist.
Forwards
Koller: Did great in win, scored inspirational goal, kept possesion.
Inzaghi: atop the score sheet after matchday 1.
Crouch: Dramatic goal to tie match.
And here is where we stand after Matchday 1:
http://img398.imageshack.us/img398/9511/d2standingsmatchday1jx7.gif (http://imageshack.us)
-Jamster-
07-11-2006, 19:49
Brilliant work Preki. ;)
That Preki is one of the best posts I'll ever see in the FL section. Job well done.
Preki-USA
07-11-2006, 21:53
anyone want to do standings on excel and then print screen it and post it up here?
edit: thanks for the props ;)
Billy Minof
07-11-2006, 22:04
Lovely job Preki. ;)
Phatmann
07-11-2006, 22:44
Quality stuff Chris :) This is a great addition to the FL.
Rasheed Sharq
07-11-2006, 23:33
It certainly is a great addition to the FL! Keep it going..
Great work Preki, this makes the FL even more exciting
Scarface
07-11-2006, 23:53
Good post, Preki.
Are you able to do this every week, or only every now and again when you find time?
Preki-USA
08-11-2006, 00:51
Thanks...
Well I'd like to do it every week, but if you've gotten to know me on here I'm on alot, and then, not so much, maybe someone can volunteer to do it on weeks i don't?...
Just a thought, I can do next week for sure...watch this space.
Neat work Preki, we could use this for D1 :tongue:
Preki-USA
08-11-2006, 05:44
are you volunteering?
are you volunteering?
I love sports writing journalism although it's now what I took in college :|
But yes, I will volunteer to making these articles for D1.
Just threw up a quick table for D2 on Excel:
http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/6416/tablent0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Stella Artois
08-11-2006, 12:27
Some of those phrases are truly American. :laugh:
Nice work mate.
Preki-USA
08-11-2006, 15:09
Some of those phrases are truly American. :laugh:
blah blah blah :tongue:
haha, thats how we write em over here.
Scarface
08-11-2006, 20:35
Game Of The Week
D1 Matchday 1: Alizee Lyonnais 1-2 Galaxy FC
Alizee XI
GK: Gregory Coupet
LB: Eric Abidal
CB: Daniele Bonera
CB: William Gallas
RB: Willy Sagnol (sub 75)
CM: Gennaro Gattuso
CM: Francesco Totti (c)
LM: Florent Malouda
RM: Joaquin Sanchez
AM: Kaka
CF: Louis Saha (sub 88)
Subs used:
Sidney Govou (sub 75)
Giorgios Samaras (sub 88)
Galaxy FC XI:
GK: Timo Hildebrand
LB: John O'Shea
CB: Alex da Costa
CB: Per Mertesacker
RB: Johnny Heitinga (sub 72)
DM: Owen Hargreaves
CM: Michael Essien
CM: Wesley Sneijder
CM: Steven Gerrard http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/4407/staruh7.png
LWF: Arjen Robben
ST: Fernando Morientes (sub 72)
Subs used:
Ivan Klasnic (sub 72)
Nigel de Jong (sub 72)
Scoring summary:
GAL - Gerrard (42)
ALI - Totti (55)
GAL - Sneijder (73)
Bookings:
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/9251/yellowcu1.png GAL - M. Essien
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/9251/yellowcu1.png ALI - G. Gattuso
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/9251/yellowcu1.png GAL - J. O'Shea
Comments:
With both sides desperate to start off the season in good stead, it came as a big surprise that both teams fielded weakened sides in this exciting season opener.
Galaxy dominated the early proceedings, with Essien and Gerrard shining in particular, as they bossed the centre of midfield. The game seemed to bypass Alizee skipper, Francesco Totti, and the WCL finalists were made to pay, when inspirational Gerrard broke the deadlock on the stroke of half time, rounding off a slick team-move, involving Essien and Morientes, by slotting the ball under the body of the advancing France #1, Gregory Coupet.
Knowing a much improved performance was required, Alizee started the second half brighter, and were rewarded for their good play, when ten minutes into the second half, Sagnol and Joaquin combined down the right to draw Hargreaves out of position. The ball was centred to Totti, who spectacularly volleyed into the top corner from 25 yards out.
The goal seemed to spark Galaxy back into life, with Gerrard again stamping his authority on the game. In the 73rd minute, Bonera was adjudged to have fouled Robben, and from the resulting free kick, Sneijder curled home a fine winner.
MOTM: Steven Gerrard
http://www.lfctoronto.com/blog/Steven%20Gerrard%201.jpg
A superb performance from the England midfielder. Dominating proceedings in the centre for the majority of the match, and getting the better of the out-of-sorts, Reno Gattuso.
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D1 Matchday 1: Newton Heath 3-1 Racing Combine Harvester
Newton Heath XI
GK: Iker Casillas
LB: Arthur Boka
CB: Rio Ferdinand
CB: Fabio Cannavaro (c)
RB: Giourkas Seitaridis
DM: Mahamadou Diarra
CM: Yaya Toure
CM: Julio Baptista
LW: Joe Cole http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/4407/staruh7.png
RW: Robin van Persie (sub 68)
CF: Klass Jan Huntelaar (sub 86)
Subs used:
Damien Duff (sub 68)
Andriy Shevchenko (sub 86)
RCH XI:
GK: Carlos Kameni
CB: Jorge Andrade
CB: Kolo Toure
CB: Gonzalo Rodriguez
LWB: Sylvinho
RWB: Hatem Trabelsi (sub 65)
CM: Thiago Motta
CM: Mark van Bommel
RWF: Pablo Aimar (sub 65)
LWF: Lukas Podolski (sub 73)
ST: Luca Toni
Subs used:
Sebastien Deisler (sub 65)
Simone Perrotta (sub 65)
Nihat Kavehci (sub 73)
Scoring summary:
HUN -Baptista (29)
HUN - Huntelaar (54)
HUN - Joe Cole (65)
RCH - Toni (68)
Bookings:
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/9251/yellowcu1.png RCH - G. Rodriguez
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/9251/yellowcu1.png NEW - R. Van Persie
Comments:
The WCL winners started their campaign against newly promoted, Racing Combine Harvester, in what turned out to be a thrilling encounter.
With both teams being reknowned for their tight defence, the game was surprisingly open, with chances at either end.
However, it was Newton Heath who would take the lead, courtesy of a thumping header from Julio Baptista, after good work down the left flank by Arthur Boka.
RCH hit back, with a Lukas Podolski effort stinging the hands of Iker Casillas, prior to Cannavaro clearing the ball out of play.
Matters were made worse, though, when Joe Cole played in Huntelaar with a clever chipped pass, and the Dutchman made no mistake, firing the ball past Kameni into the back of the net.
The newcomers were then given a warning of how tough life can be in the top tier, when Joe Cole swivelled and placed a shot into the far corner - which the goalkeeper could only stand and watch - to give the hosts a somewhat flattering 3 goal advantage.
Luca Toni managed to pull a goal back soon after, by linking up with Lukas Podolski and then prodding home from 12 yards, but it was too little, too late, as Newton Heath hung on for an opening day victory.
MOTM: Joe Cole
http://www.football.co.uk/shared/images/players/england_world_cup/joe_cole.jpg
A vibrant performance from the flamboyant winger. Causing the newcomers defence problems from start to finish, and having a hand in Huntelaar's first goal of the season, aswell as getting on the scoresheet himself.
Other scores:
Nedy 3-0 Ronaldo
(Villa 20, 73)
(Terry 52)
MOTM - John Terry
Reyes 3-0 Barry
(Henry 15, 79)
(Lampard 65)
MOTM - Thierry Henry
Minof 2-1 vanNistelrooy
(Ronaldo 4)
Riquelme (74)
(Stankovic 84)
MOTM - Deco
Team Of The Week
----------------------------Landreau--------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------
------Miguel----------Ayala--------Terry--------------Boka---------
--------------------------------------------------------------------
-----Joe Cole---------Deco---------Gerrard----------Stankovic-----
--------------------------------------------------------------------
---------------------Ronaldo--------Henry---------------------------
That's all I have time for this week. In future, I will try to do 3 match reports, and 2 brief descriptions.
Scarface
08-11-2006, 20:51
If anyone wants to try their hand at doing some match reports, let me know.
Preki is in charge of the D2 reports from now on, and will be posting them most weeks, however we could do with a "stand-in" for when Preki is unable to do them.
Similarly, I won't be able to do reports every week, so if anyone else wants to takeover for those occasions, they can.
We could really do with a reporter for Division 3. There's one less match, so it might not take so long, depending on how detailed you want to make them, but if anyone would like to do so, please let us know.
I think the best way for this to work would be to have the matchday reports posted in a separate thread in this forum area each week (as has been the case this week), and then moved into this thread, when they are out of date.
I'll also do another copy of the matchday report threads, so after a few weeks, we can have a "Matchday Reports" thread, where each copied thread is moved to eventually, for easier viewing. That might not make sense now, but it will be more understandable soon.
Preki-USA
08-11-2006, 21:09
good work james, i like the idea of showing the starting XI, definately an addition I will make, although i may just show the line ups as they are seen in the match thread.
the books, although cute with that lil guy there, can get confusing because of suspensions etc....i dunno but I feel like Essien will end up with 25 yellow cards if we just hand them out to people we expect to get them.
I think if we rotate who does these it will keep it interesting and the goal scorers will differ too, so then perhaps we could keep a scoring tally and assist tally.
Preki-USA
08-11-2006, 21:11
loud and clear captain...
I will do ours most weeks, but if anyone wants to help just PM me or MSN me, for weeks I can't do it I will be approaching other managers.
Are you doing squad rotation james?
Scarface
08-11-2006, 21:15
Cheers for the comments. I'll try to keep things different each time, although I have no problem with other people doing these reports if they'd like to, as i'm not keen on doing them every week.
I was planning to post a sticky thread in 'Press Room' a few games into the season, with a top goalscorers list for each division, and the various awards each week/month.
Preki-USA
08-11-2006, 21:21
Nice, I'll do the same for D2...if you think of anything let me know, and i'll do the same.
EDIT: and if anyone else has any ideas, post them in the press room thread, we could have a nice brainstorm.
Scarface
08-11-2006, 21:21
I hated doing that last season (and that was even with a lot of help from Rich), so it'd help if every manager could look after their own, and then myself or HP could just briefly check through them from week 6 onwards, to make sure they're all correct.
Preki-USA
08-11-2006, 21:22
put it in the first post of your team thread perhaps? or the squad list? That'd be alot easier.
greenegg
08-11-2006, 21:24
Oh fuck it I guess I will do divvy 3. James what stuff do I need to include. I will do the line ups and the scorers plus a report. What about cards or is that unimportant. Also mate vote greenegg over at members wars haha.
Scarface
08-11-2006, 21:33
That'd be a great help if you could. You can include anything in it, mate. Make it as original as you like.
You could do a game of the week, with a detailed match report and then briefly describe the other 3 games, or just post a similar size amount on all 4 games.
The team lineups, result/scorers and a match report would be great. Bookings aren't important, so it's up to you whether you want to include that or not.
Will do ;)
30-30 :shocking:
greenegg
08-11-2006, 21:35
Ideal James I will work on it soon mate. also another thanks ;)
martin_cranie
08-11-2006, 22:11
Good man greenegg. It is a bitch though, so just do what you can, don't put too much into it.
I'm mega busy for the next couple of weeks so I won't be able to go through and make detailed tables for either rotation or league ranking. I do intend to get league tables up and running as soon as I have the time though.
greenegg
08-11-2006, 22:54
Division 3-Results
CC 1-2 Greenegg
Dimitri 0-3 Dragonfly
Top Gun P-P Rafalutionary
Grimmer 1-2 Cali
Game of the day.
Captain Cabinet 1 - 2 greenegg
This was a game of football that will be remembered for all the right reasons and a performance from both teams that will leave both sets of fans optimistic for the promotion push ahead.
It started off very lively with both teams making early statements of intent and creating some very good chances. The deadlock was breached just before half time when Obi Mikel gathered the ball for The Green Army just inside the oppositions half and headed goalward. He went past Renato and then glided past Cacapa before unleashing a thunderbolt from the edge of the box. Ricardo got finger tips to it but the power was too much. Both teams emerged out of the tunnel after half time in the same way, attacking with flair. The equaliser came from a great team move started from a defending corner. The ball was punched by Ricardo and picked up by Valdez who held the ball up and played it out wde to Pasqual. Pasqual then galloped down the wing before playing a defence splitting ball to Dos Santos who beat De Cler and whipped in a cross perfectly for the head of Valdez, he started and finished a stunning move. The winner came after 79 minutes and was a dubious penalty for a suspected handball from Muller. Viduka cooly slotted home the spot kick.
Teams:
CC:-Ricardo-Rafinha-Muller-Cacapa-Pasqual-Renato-Gago-Tiago-J.Dos Santos-Valdez-D.Milito
Egg:-Amelia-Cherundolo(c)-Gabbidon-Barzagli-De Cler-Murphy-Ambrosini-Obi Mikel-Iaquinta-Viduka-Anelka
Goals
Obi Mikel-43
Valdez-61
Viduka-79 (pen)
MOTM
Obi Mikel- Scored one and did everything right.
Dimitri 0-3 Dragonfly
Dragonfly is a favourite for promotion this year and it was easy to see why. Dimitris team never had an answer for the unrelentless Pauleta who scored a first half hattrick. After the break both teams played some good football and it seemed as if Dragonflys team took their foot off the gas a bit and for all the trying of Dimitris team the score line remained untroubled for the second half.
Teams
Dimitri:-Abbondanzieri-Radoi-Bovo-Owomoyela-Baines-Petit-Lincoln-Cardozo-Tuncay-A.Kone-Frei
Dragnfly:-Pelizzoli-Álvarez(c)-Naldo-P.Degen-Moretti-Muntari-Kallstrom-Benayoun-D'Alessandro-Vučinić-Pauleta
Goals
Pauleta-12,31,40
MOTM
Pauleta-A marvelous hattrick makes this an early shout for individual performance of the season.
Grimmer 1-2 Cali
Both teams set out with strong 4-4-2 formations and in a fairly even encounter Cali came out on top but only just. Grimmer took the lead from a Theo Walcott free kick midway through the first half. Cali equalised straight away through a Yakuba header after some good wing play from Bowyer. The Winner came in the 88th minute after both teams were searching a winner Konchesky broke free down the left and played a 50 yard cross field ball to Bowyer who chested it down and hit a half volley into the roof of the net.
Teams
Grimmer:-Kiely-Young-Haim-N'Gotty-fellipe-Adu-Maresca-kieran dyer-Robert-Theo walcott-sergio aguero
Cali:-O.Sanchez-Opdam-Dellas-Konchesky-N.Kovac-Costinha-Bowyer-Regueiro-Liedson-Yakubu
Goals
Walcott-25
Yakuba-26
Bowyer-88
MOTM
Kovac-Controlled the midfield and set up many chances.
Top Gun P-P Rafalutionary
Match postponed due to heavy snow.
greenegg
08-11-2006, 23:04
Sorry for the double post but if any divvy 3ers would like to maybe add ratings out of 10 next to all the players feel free or if you fancy doing a week 1 team of the week crack on. If not I will see to it tomorrow.
Scarface
08-11-2006, 23:09
Good job, mate.
Do you fancy selecting a 'Team Of The Week'?
P.S. I think the snow has died down now, so the postponed match should be ready for kick-off, momentarily. ;)
EDIT: No worries. Might be best if we wait until the conclusion of TG vs Rafa before picking TOTW, thinking about it.
greenegg
08-11-2006, 23:12
Thanks Reyes, I will be able to do this often I imagine. Also yeah wait for that game then I will sort out TOTW
James, I can be of help for the D1 match reports whenever you aren't able to do them. Or we take turns in making reports every week?
I don't know exactly what's the plan, but I'm here to certainly help making D1 match reports.
(And no, I won't favour Juninho only :tongue:)
CaptainCabinet
09-11-2006, 19:33
Egg, I love it.
You wrote the reports and you won, coinkydink? :ninja:.
A great read James, and great work. Certainly makes the FL more interesting and I enjoyed reading every bit reported. The weeks best 11 at the bottom is a nice touch too.
Keep up the good work.
Scarface
12-11-2006, 04:06
James, I can be of help for the D1 match reports whenever you aren't able to do them. Or we take turns in making reports every week?
I don't know exactly what's the plan, but I'm here to certainly help making D1 match reports.
(And no, I won't favour Juninho only :tongue:)
Sorry I forgot to reply to this earlier.
I'm fine with you doing match reports. I'm not sure how often i'll do them. I'll probably do this weeks, but then after that, might only do them each fortnight or so.
What could work well is if we both do them each week. One week, I do 2 match reports and you do 3, and the next, I do 3, and you do 2. Doing 5 detailed match reports per person takes too much time, but 3 isn't too bad, so this would enable more to be included in the reports each week.
A great read James, and great work. Certainly makes the FL more interesting and I enjoyed reading every bit reported. The weeks best 11 at the bottom is a nice touch too.
Keep up the good work.
Cheers mate.
Preki-USA
14-11-2006, 05:52
anyone up for D2 match reports???
i'm busy and probably won't get em done til thursday.
greenegg
14-11-2006, 12:35
Division 3-results
Dragonfly 4-1 Grimmer
Greenegg 3-1 Dimitri
Captain 2-1 Mufcsean
Cali 2-1 Rafalutionary
Game of the day
Cali 2-1 Rafalutionary
A very bad tempered affair took place at Old Trafford on match day 2. Rafalutionary travelled here after a defeat on the opening game and he was looking for something here. Cali came into this after a great win. Straight from the kick off the tone was set when Costinha went in knee high on Aquilani and recieved a yellow card after only a minute. The first goal came after 20 minutes when the impressive Nedved played a great one-two with Defoe and delicately chipped it over the advancing Butt with aplomb. Still a few wreckless challenges came in before half time and luckily nobody got injured. After the restart Agger had a free kick some 30 yards from goal. He majestically ran up and thumped the ball into the top corner. 1-1. The game carried on in tough fashion with grit and determination in abundance. Then 5 minutes from time when the result looked like it would end in a draw Defoe had other ideas. He collected a pass from Nedved and went past Jagielka before slotting the ball through Butts legs. It came out of nothing and was enough to earn Cali the victory.
Teams:
Cali:-Kahn(7)-Zaccardo(6)-Dellas(7)-Opdam(6)-Konchesky(8)-Costinha(5)-Schneider(6)-Appiah(6)-Nedved(9)-Defoe(8)-Yakubu(6)
Rafalutionary:-Butt(6)-Jagielka(6)-Rozehnal(5)-Agger(7)-Emanuelson(6)-Mavuba(7)-Oubina(6)-O'Neil(5)-Aquilani(7)-Vagner Love(7)-Sobis(6)
Goals
Nedved-20
Agger-49
Defoe-85
MOTM
Nedved- Was the heart of Calis team. Scored and got an assist.
Dragonfly 4-1 Grimmer
Another comfortable win for the promotion favourite here. Pauleta scored twice, Barry and Naldo were also among the scorers. Pelizzoli had anything to do all game apart from pick a Walcott conselation out of his net late on. Just who can stop this team of Dragonflys?
Teams
Dragonfly:-Pelizzoli(7)-Álvarez(7)-Naldo(8)-P.Degen(6)-Moretti(6)-Muntari(7)-Kallstrom(6)-Benayoun(5)-G.Barry(9)-D'Alessandro(7)-Pauleta(8)
Grimmer:-Carson(4)-Young(5)-Haim(5)-Jaidi(6)-fellipe(3)-v.Hleb(6)-Maresca(5)-Dyer(4)-Robert(5)-Walcott(7)-sergioaguero(5)
Goals
Pauleta-13,60
Barry-29
Naldo-72
Walcott-83
MOTM
Barry- Pulled all the strings and even got on the score sheet.
Greenegg 3-1 Dimitri
Two solid looking teams played out a very fast attacking match of football. Greenegg took the lead just after half time with a 20 yard screamer from Mikel. Viduka doubled the lead shortly after with a tap in after some good work from Iaquinta. Frei reduced the defecit but straight after Viduka restored the two goal margin. A flurry of goals then fizzled out but the chances kept coming.
Teams
greenegg:-Amelia(6)-Cherundolo(8)-Gabbidon(6)-Barzagli(7)-De.Cler(5)-Landzaat(6)-Ambrosini(7)-Obi.Mikel(8)-Iaquinta(7)-Viduka(9)-L.Fabiano(6)
Dimitri:-Abbondanzieri(7)-Radoi(6)-Bovo(6)-Owomoyela(5)-Baines(7)-Petit(6)-Lincoln(6)-Cardozo(6)-Tuncay(7)-A.Kone(5)-Frei(6)
Goals
Mikel-46
Viduka-52,58
Frei-57
MOTM
Viduka- Lead the line well.
Captain 2-1 Mufcsean
MufcSean played his first game of the FL but could't prevent a loss. A strong team took the field for CapCab. Both teams played some fancy football and MufcSean took the lead through Barton after some determined work from the energetic midfielder. the lead lasted for a long time but after 81 minutes CapCab equalised with a route one goal finished by Valdez. MufcSean was reeling after leading for so long and this allowed Milito a chance to beat a poor offside trap and he rounded the keeper and scored the winner.
Teams
Captain:-Ricardo(8)-Rafinha(6)-Muller(6)-Cacapa(7)-Pasqual(6)-Renato(6)-Gago(7)-Tiago(7)-Julio.Dos.Santos(6)-Valdez(8)-D.Milito(7)
MufcseanAbbiati(6)-G.Johnson(6)-Tudor(5)-Hofland(7)-Alex.dos.Santos(6)-Poulsen(6)-Barton(8)-Guti(7)-Arteta(6)-Neuville(5)-Kezman(6)
Goals
Barton-17
Valdez-81
Milito-84
MOTM
Barton-Never gave up and was unfortunate to be on the losing team.
Team of the week
Manager-Dragonfly.
---------------------------Ricardo(CC)----------------------------------
Cherundolo(GE)--------Naldo(DF)------Agger(RA)-----------Konchesky(CA)
Mikel(GE)--------------Barton(MS)-----Barry(DF)--------------Nedved(CA)
-----------------------Viduka(GE)-----Pauleta(DF)--------------------
Seasons top scorers
Pauleta-5
Viduka-3
Valdez-2
Walcott-2
Mikel-2
CaptainCabinet
14-11-2006, 12:38
CapCab :D. Good write up man.
mufcsean
14-11-2006, 12:56
Very well written, damn you capcab :angry:
Dragonfly
14-11-2006, 13:24
Excellent write-up Trevor. I'm sure it won't be long untill you become Admin if you carry on like this :rolleyes:
Seriously though, great job. Maybe I will vote for someone in the Members Wars afterall. ;)
How did you decide on the player ratings - current form in reality?
greenegg
14-11-2006, 15:37
Excellent write-up Trevor. I'm sure it won't be long untill you become Admin if you carry on like this :rolleyes:
Seriously though, great job. Maybe I will vote for someone in the Members Wars afterall. ;)
How did you decide on the player ratings - current form in reality?
Thanks mate and the ratings are just done at random based on how I saw them play ;)
Preki-USA
15-11-2006, 04:20
is this where we're supposed to post this?
I guess I am going to post mine here as well.
Preki-USA
15-11-2006, 06:06
Division 2: Matchday 2
The difference in most of the matches for matchday two was razor thin. The results showed the true parody in the division where pundits saw as many as 6 teams with realistic promotion chances. Without further delay, lets get to the matches.
Just a reminder:
0-4 = 0 goals
5-8 = 1 goal
9-12 = 2 goals
13-16 = 3 goals
17-20 = 4 goals
Division 2
Preki 2-2 Del Piero
Sheed 1-2 Rafa
Cranie 1-1 Phat
Jamster 2-2 HP
The G 0-1 Charlie
Match of the Day:
Preki vs Del Piero: 2 - 2
This was a highly anticipated match-up going before kick-off and it when it was all said and done it could be said that it lived up to the hype.
The match, however, appeared to be something of a dud with Preki's Merseysiders going ahead 2-0 inside of 25 minutes.
The first goal came off a Simao corner that Didier Drogba powerfully headed home inside the front post.
DP's side appeared to still be reeling five minutes later when Michael Ballack unleashed a 30 yard wonder strike that found the back of the net.
The match then found a level point for a while as both teams went back and forth giving their best shot. Bastian Schweinsteiger did yeoman's work down the right flank for DP causing Giorgio Chiellini many problems. These problems, however, could not be converted into goal as Gilardino appeared at a complete loss in front of goal.
The game took a drastic turn once four minutes of stoppage time was announced and Preki appeared to have bagged the first victory of the young campaign.
Collocini had the ball on his foot but misplayed it right iinto speedy striker Obafemi Martins. Martins went straight to goal but was denied by a charging Morgan De Scantis. The rebound came out to Rafael Van der Vaart and he converted for a goal. Almost immediately the DPs were scrambling to get the ball from the net and restart play.
Just over 2 minutes later Schweinsteiger was fouled by Chiellini along the right wing. The resulting free kick was delivered by Pirlo right on the head of Daniel Van Buyten who made no mistake in converting the equalizer.
The stunned Merseysiders and their fans were left to think about what could have been, while the DPs were happy with their scraped point.
Goals
Drogba (17)
Ballack (22)
Van der Vaart (91)
Van Buyten (93)
Assists
Simao (17)
Pirol (93)
MOTM:
http://i.eurosport.com/2006/10/08/312217-1463620-458-238.jpg
Ballack
Other Results
Rafa vs. Sheed 2 - 1
Rafa FC continued thier suprising season by picking up their second victory after having none the past two years. They are now positioned atop the table.
The game got underway when Papa Boba Diop picked out a streaking Migi Gonzalez for the first goal of the game. The young chilean got in behind the defense and showed some cool finishing.
Sheed's side showed they were no pushovers however when Andy Johnson converted from the spot after Robert Kovac conceded a penalty by taking down a dangerous Harry Kewell.
Rafa showed that this season they have the killer instinct when Roberto Carlos found Luka Modric trailing the play at the back post. Modric converted the half-volley and sealed the deal.
Goals
Gonzalez (15)
Andy Johnson(44)
Modric (66)
Assists
Diop(15)
Carlos (66)
MOTM:
http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/fifa/afp/20020531/i/134963239.jpg
Diop
Phat vs. Martin_Cranie 1 - 1
In a bit of a stale bore draw Martin_Cranie's men tied Norway Utd. 1-1. Both teams convereted their only real opportunities on the day.
Goals
Gudjohnsen (22)
Klose(39)
Assists
Zambrotta (39)
MOTM:
http://img.lenta.ru/news/2006/08/14/zambrotta/picture.jpg
Zambrotta
Jamster vs. HP 2 - 2
All over the tv and radio the pundits were calling for a blowout by Heracles SC but Jamster's men showed they are no push overs and have as much a right as any to the D2 crown.
The teams swapped goals twice and the 1 point was a fair result.
Fillipo Inzaghi kept his incredible scoring run going by netting both of Jamster's goals, the first off of a Bonaventure Kalou cross and the second coming on a mistake by Ricardo Carvahlo that he slipped into the net.
HP's scoring came after a great individual run by youngster Yohan Gourcuff who beat two defenders and slotted Crespo through on goal for his second goal of the season. Mutu was on the board once again as he got behind the defence and ran onto a Kaladze clearance.
Goals
Inzaghi (39)
Crespo(57)
Inzaghi (70)
Mutu (77)
Assists
Kalou (39)
Gourcuff (57)
Kaladze (77)
MOTM:
http://i.sportitalia.com/2006/09/10/307127-1405861-458-238.jpg
Inzaghi
Charlie vs. The -G- 1 - 0
Charlie's men got the three points and will be happy, although they could have been more clinical in front of goal only winning 1-0.
Roy Makaay made no mistake with the service from Mancini and took the lead early. Makaay and strike partner Robbie Keane can count at least three other occasions when they should have scored again if it weren't for the heroic goalkeeping of Sebastian Frey.
Goals
Makaay (22)
Assists
Mancini (22)
MOTM:
http://www.elecash.org/blog/wp-images/imagenes/marquez.jpg
Marquez
BEST XI of the WEEK
----------------Frey------------------
----Marquez--Van Buyten--R. Carlos----
----------------------------------------
-------------Ballack--Diop----------------
-Schweinsteiger------------Gourcuff-----
----------------------------------------
--------Klose---Inzaghi---Drogba--------
Keeper
Frey: Was impressive in giving up just one to lethal attack force.
Defence
Marquez: Contributed to a shutout without taking a wrong step.
Van Buyten: Netted a great late goal and gave Adriano fits.
R. Carlos: Proving to be real creative force for table toppers with his second assist.
Midfield
Ballack: pure inspiration on his goal.
Diop: Rafa F.C. captain showed great leadership in another win.
Schweinsteiger: absolute dynamo once more, proving to be a real treat.
Gourcuff: just scratching the surface for this future star, great assist again.
Forwards
Klose: Scored with a agreat shot.
Inzaghi: continues reign atop score sheet with a brace.
Drogba: On form and on target with header
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Preki-USA
15-11-2006, 06:07
Alright, here it is boys, didn't feel like getting overly creative and adding some things that I wanted, hopefully next weeks will take in some of the different things Reyes and Egg added.
p.s.
Anyone want to do a scoring and assist chart?
Could I do the D1 reports next week?
Nothing much to do these days from the time I wake up till 7pm.
I'll do a scoring and assists chart in a sec
Another great right up Preki, thanks mate :)
http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/7126/d2goalscorersandassistedy8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Preki-USA
15-11-2006, 14:55
nice work man!
Scarface
15-11-2006, 18:53
Good work again, Greenegg. I'll move this to the 'Press Room' and make it a sticky thread.
Scarface
15-11-2006, 19:01
Nicely done, Preki. Pippo Inzaghi already looks like a genuine contender for the golden boot, with 4 goals in just 2 appearances.
Like with Greenegg's thread, i've moved this to 'Press Room' and made it a sticky.
Scarface
15-11-2006, 19:04
You may.
I'll work on this week's D1 reports later tonight.
-Jamster-
15-11-2006, 19:06
I always knew Pipo had it in him. Never dropping him then. :ninja:
(Damn Squad Rotation)
-Jamster-
15-11-2006, 19:10
Preki, if you want to do it could i possibly do the D2 Match Report next week? ;)
greenegg
15-11-2006, 21:10
is this where we're supposed to post this?
I guess I am going to post mine here as well.
Well sorry for breathing you shite :tongue:
Good work again, Greenegg. I'll move this to the 'Press Room' and make it a sticky thread.
OK sorry mate so from now on I post these in press room?
Dragonfly
15-11-2006, 21:13
Do you need to start a thread for each Matchday, or can't you just call this thread "D3 Matchday Reports 06/07" and post all of them in here?
Preki-USA
15-11-2006, 21:49
you got it dude, just try and make them look in a similar fashion to the ones ive been doing, the consistency will add to the professionalism.
Del Piero
15-11-2006, 21:52
Well done to Preki for putting the effort he has into reports and im sure you will do a great job to jamster
Preki-USA
15-11-2006, 21:53
Nicely done, Preki. Pippo Inzaghi already looks like a genuine contender for the golden boot, with 4 goals in just 2 appearances.
Like with Greenegg's thread, i've moved this to 'Press Room' and made it a sticky.
Yeah thanks...
I've liked pipo's and robbie carlos' match-ups the past two weeks but I don't see them keeping it up, but who knows.
greenegg
15-11-2006, 21:55
Nice stuff Preki, almost as good as me ;)
Wouldn't it make the thread abit crowded?
Scarface
15-11-2006, 22:31
Division 1
Matchday 2
Game Of The Week
D1 Matchday 2: La Naranja Mechanica 1-1 Newton Heath
La Naranja Mechanica XI
GK: Heurelho Gomes
LB: Fabio Grosso
CB: Jonathan Woodgate http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/4407/staruh7.png
CB: Jamie Carragher
RB: Arne Friedrich
DM: Momo Sissoko
CM: Xavi Hernandez (c)
CM: Ivan De La Pena
LWF: Ronaldinho
RWF: Martin Petrov (sub 70)
CF: Dirk Kuyt (sub 70)
Subs used:
Robinho (sub 70)
Samuel Eto'o (sub 70)
Newton Heath XI:
GK: Iker Casillas
LB: Arthur Boka
CB: Rio Ferdinand
CB: Fabio Cannavaro
RB: Giourkas Seitaridis
DM: Mahamadou Diarra
CM: Yaya Toure (sub 75)
CM: Julio Baptista (sub 79)
LWF: Joe Cole
RWF: Robin van Persie (sub 87)
ST: Andriy Shevchenko
Subs used:
David Pizarro (sub 75)
Klaas Jan Huntelaar (sub 79)
Damien Duff (sub 87)
Scoring summary:
HUN - Shevchenko (32)
BAR - Grosso (67)
Bookings:
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/9251/yellowcu1.png HUN - J. Baptista
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/9251/yellowcu1.png BAR - F. Grosso
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/9251/yellowcu1.png BAR - J. Carragher
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/9251/yellowcu1.png BAR - A. Friedrich
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/9251/yellowcu1.pngHUN - M. Diarra
Comments:
Mixed fortunes for these two clubs on the opening weekend, added extra emphasis on the outcome of this match, in what already looked like a mouth-watering clash.
Both sides started off sluggishly, and looked off the pace, until a fierce shot from Ronaldinho livened the crowd. Newton Heath stepped up a gear, and their impressive looking trio in the middle, started to up the ante with fierce challenge after challenge, which did little to impress below-par La Naranja skipper, Xavi Hernandez. Julio Baptista was booked for a strong tackle on Ivan De La Pena, which left the Spaniard limping, and that set the tone for the rest of the match.
While Newton Heath's rough house tactics were one of the main talking points in the post-match interviews, it would be hard to forgot some of the splendid football which was played by both teams, who should have their eyes set on more silverware this season.
It was Andriy Shevchenko who would break the deadlock, latching on to a fine pass from Yaya Toure, and slotting the ball past the hesistant, Heurelho Gomes, just past the half-hour mark.
Shevchenko almost grabbed a second on the stroke of half-time, after a fine solo run was brought to a sudden halt by a superb block by Jonathan Woodgate, just in the nick of time.
It was a familiar pattern at the start of the second half to that of the first, with the teams taking some time to settle. This brief lull in play was to the advantage of La Naranja, whose slower, more methodical approach started to pay off. A one-two from Xavi and Ronaldinho left Mahamadou Diarra standing, as the Brazilian played a pass to the feet of Dirk Kuyt, who let leash with a thundering 25 yard shot, which flew into the side netting, as many supporters cheered for what they thought was an equaliser.
Robin van Persie and Julio Baptista both went close to giving Newton Heath some breathing space, before a magnificent swerving cross from Martin Petrov was met by the head of Fabio Grosso. Iker Casillas managed to get a hand to it, but could not keep it out, as the Italian world cup winner wheeled away in delight.
Both sides pressed for a winner, and despite multiple attacking substitutions, a goal could not be found. In the final few minutes, Huntelaar had a goal frustratingly ruled out for offside, but in the end, both sides seemed fairly content with a point, in the knowledge that there's a long way to go in this season.
MOTM: Jonathan Woodgate
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Fantastic defensive performance by the 26 year old. Made a number of vital interceptions and blocks. Without him, Newton Heath may have run away comfortable winners.
D1 Matchday 2: Galaxy FC 4-0 Minof's Gang
Galaxy FC XI
GK: Heurelho Gomes
LB: Rincon
CB: Alex da Costa
CB: Per Mertesacker
RB: Johnny Heitinga (sub 74)
DM: Owen Hargreaves
CM: Michael Essien (sub 88)
CM: Steven Gerrard (c)
AM: Tomas Rosicky (sub 79)
RWF: Cristiano Ronaldo http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/4407/staruh7.png
CF: Fernando Morientes
Subs used:
Vincent Kompany (sub 74)
Arjen Robben (sub 79)
Wesley Sneijder (sub 88)
Minof's Gang XI:
GK: Jose Moreira
LB: Mariano Pernia
CB: Sami Kuffour
CB: Presas Oleguer (sub 81)
RB: Cafu
LM: Juan Roman Riquelme
CM: Deco (sub 75)
CM: