AFC Midtable Mediocrity Wanderers

[Ali_BWFC]

Manager

Mr. Ali Beedoubleyoueffsee

Head Coach

Mr. Futbahl Sevnsevnsevn

Director of Football
Mr. Michael Bay


Goalkeepers
Tim Howard (Unattached - £13,300,000)
Paul Robinson (CUH - FREE)


Defence

Brede Hangeland (Unattached - £10,500,000)
Angel Rangel (Unattached - £3,000,000)
Benoit Assou-Ekotto (Unattached - £10,000,000)
Chris Baird (Army of 1 Million - Player swap deal)
Ledley King (Army of 1 Million - £5,000,000)
Nedum Onuoha (Unattached - £3,000,000)

Midfield

David Silva (Unattached - £12,000,000)
Adam Johnson (Unattached - £7,000,000)
Danny Murphy (Unattached - £3,000,000)
Mark Davies (Unattached - £3,000,000)
Damien Duff (Unattached - £5,000,000)
Bradley Johnson (Unattached - £3,000,000)
Scott Sinclair (Unattached - £3,000,000)
Chris Eagles (Skleptoe & Son - £5,000,000)

Attack

Darren Bent (Unattached - £12,100,000)
Peter Odemwingie (Unattached - £7,000,000)
Danny Welbeck (CF Pijo Burro - £18,000,000)
Ivan Klasnic (Unattached - £3,000,000)
Papiss Demba Cisse (Unattached - £20,000,000)

[Ali_BWFC]

Howard questions training methods, Nelson disagrees.

Howard Questions Training Routine
In a recent interview, AFCMMW 'keeper Tim Howard raised concerns about the training methods employed by Danish coach, Futbahl Sevnsevnsevn:

http://www.independent.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00391/Pg-70-tim-howard-ma_391000t.jpg

"It seems like we're never good enough for him. It's like we're always striving to a level of greatness that we can never achieve."

However, recent signing, Ryan Nelson has a different opinion:

http://www.simmsfishing.com/simms/images/items/Ryan_Nelson_main.jpg

"He's a fantastic coach. Always willing to give us fantastic advice, and he makes sure we know how fantastic it is! He makes us feel like one big family, like we're all his sons. Also, the recent influx of South American babes to the training ground certainly has it's benefits!"

The Daily Fail prides itself on releasing accurate information, to the best of it's knowledge.

[Ali_BWFC]

OK, I'm looking for a couple more defenders and 1 more goalie. If anybody has anyone that they're willing to sell, please PM me the details.

[Ali_BWFC]

Squad Numbers Released

1. Tim Howard
2. Chris Baird
3. Benoit Assou-Ekotto
5. Brede Hangelaand
6. Ryan Nelsen
7. Adam Johnson
8. Stuart Holden
9. Darren Bent
10. David Silva
11. Peter Odemwingie
12. Darren Pratley
13. Danny Murphy
16. Angel Rangel
17. Scott Sinclair
18. Andrew Johnson

[Bammers05]

So it's true what they say - the number 9 for AFC Midtable Mediocrity Wanderers is bent :hmm:

[Ali_BWFC]

Squad Numbers Amended

1. Tim Howard
2. Chris Baird
3. Benoit Assou-Ekotto
4. Ledley King
5. Brede Hangeland
6. Ryan Nelsen
7. Adam Johnson
8. Stuart Holden
9. Darren Bent
10. David Silva
11. Peter Odemwingie
12. Darren Pratley
13. Danny Murphy
15. Diniyar Bilyaletdinov
16. Damien Duff
17. Ivan Klasnic
18. Andrew Johnson
20. Tomasz Kuszczak
21. Scott Sinclair
22. Angel Rangel

[Ali_BWFC]

Wk 4 Line up:

Howard

Assou-Ek.
Hangeland
Nelson
Rangel

Silva
Duff
Murphy

Klasnic
Bent
Odemwinge

[Ali_BWFC]

Week 5 line up:

Howard

Hangeland
King
Rangel
Assou Ekotto

Silva
Bilyaletdinov
Adam Johnson

Bent
Klasnic
Odemwinkle

[IronCity]

Ouch on Sinclair

Actually my radio report told me that Sinclair scored two; but match stats show only one. Not as bad as I thought. I guess Lita awarded the second.

[Dragonfly]

Ouch on Sinclair

On the other hand, Nathan Dyer scores for me on his debut. Jus' sayin'. :smug:

[Bammers05]

Ali, shouldn't your head coach now be called: Mr. Renny Gaydrimmer?

[Ali_BWFC]

Ouch on Sinclair

Actually my radio report told me that Sinclair scored two; but match stats show only one. Not as bad as I thought. I guess Lita awarded the second.

Shit, I made a slight typo. It says Ivan Klasnic, but what it meant to say was Scott Sinclair. I'm sure you can see this, so you know what to do.

Ali, shouldn't your head coach now be called: Mr. Renny Gaydrimmer?

What you on about? Futbahl is a key member of staff, I have no plans to sack him and hire Mr Gaydrimmer.

EDIT: Bent best get his fucking act together!

[Bammers05]

EDIT: Bent best get his fucking act together!

This is why I didn't sign him in the transfer window (despite you begging me to take him off your hands) - he's just not good.

[Ali_BWFC]

AFC MM Wanderers boss has revealed he is to keep faith with out of form striker, Darren Bent, after revealing this week's lineup. Murphy and Sinclair have also been recalled, and Holden is set to make his first appearance of the season.

Howard

King
Hangelaand
Assou Ekkoto
Nelsen

Murphy
Holden
Silva
Sinclair

Odemwingie
Bent

[Ali_BWFC]

Well, with Holden pretty much out for the season, I'm gonna have to rethink things.

Howard

Hangeland
Rangel
King
Assou Ekotto

Silva
Murphy
Duff

Bent
Odemwingie
Sinclair

[IronCity]

Well, with Holden pretty much out for the season, I'm gonna have to rethink things.

let me help you with that a little bit....hmmmm.....maybe.....yes , don't play him.

[Ali_BWFC]

Howard

Hangeland
King
Assou Ekotto

Murphy
Silva
Johnson
Sinclair

Odemwingie
Johnson
Bent

[Ali_BWFC]

Team for this week:

Howard

Assou Ekotto
Baird
Hangeland
Rangel

Silva
Sinclair
Murphy

Odemwingie
Andy Johnson
Bent

[Ali_BWFC]

Team for this week:

Howard

Assou Ekotto
Hangeland
Rangel

Silva
Sinclair
Murphy
Adam Johnson

Odemwingie
Andy Johnson
Bent

[Ali_BWFC]

Team for this week:

Howard

Assou Ekotto
Hangeland
King

Silva
Sinclair
Murphy
Adam Johnson

Odemwingie
Andy Johnson
Bent

[Bammers05]

Who is Adan Johnson?

[Ali_BWFC]

Who is Adan Johnson?

City's new half Iranian, half English wizzkid!

Pretty annoying.... Odemwinkle isn't in the squad, and Sinclair is on the bench :facepalm:

[Ali_BWFC]

Howard

Assou Ekotto
Hangeland
King

Silva
Murphy
Adam Johnson
Sinclair

Klasnic
Bent
Andy Johnson

[Ali_BWFC]

Howard

Hangelaand
King
Rangel
Assou Ekotto

Silva
Murphy
Sinclair
Adam Johnson

Klasnic
Bent

Risking it by not picking Odemwinkles and Andy Johnson.... I know they're gonna bag a hattrick each now!

[Dragonfly]

Risking it by not picking Odemwinkles and Andy Johnson.... I know they're gonna bag a hattrick each now!

I'd drop Adam Johnson for one of those.

[IronCity]

I'd drop Adam Johnson for one of those.

whatcha doin above, not sure how to read. I put you in for your lineup post because I didn't get your above post.

[Ali_BWFC]

Hmmm... tough one to decide this week.

I think Billy will retain his starting place from last week, or rather he should because he played well against us. Adam Johnson often gets a run against the weaker teams, and Andy Johnson played practically the full game on Thursday, so I reckon he'll be benched. Now the real question is whether to go with Odemwinkles or Sinclair. I know which ever one I don't pick will score.

Howard

King
Hangeland
Assou Ekotto

Adam Johnson
Silva
Murphy
Bilyaletdinov

Klasnic
Bent
Odemwingie

[IronCity]

a rare appearance for Bilyaletdinosauras

[Ali_BWFC]

Howard

King
Hangeland
Assou Ekotto
Rangel

Silva
Murphy
Sinclair

Klasnic
Bent
Odemwingie

[Michu]

Odemwingie is on the bench though is he not? QPR have been linked with him so I suspect he won't be getting much playing time at West Brom for the foreseeable future.

#Odemwingietoscorehattricknowt othrowegginmyface

[Ali_BWFC]

Odemwingie is on the bench though is he not? QPR have been linked with him so I suspect he won't be getting much playing time at West Brom for the foreseeable future.

#Odemwingietoscorehattricknowt othrowegginmyface

I'm hopeful that he'll start.

From the BBC:

West Brom manager Roy Hodgson is expected to pair Shane Long with Peter Odemwingie up front in the absence of Zoltan Gera, who is out for the season.

[Michu]

I guess so.

:laugh: Wikipedia!

After some injury setbacks, he scored his first goal of the 2011-12 season away to Norwich City, pouncing on a confusion between Richie De Laet and Declan Rudd. Odemwingie's second goal of the season came in the Black Country derby, where West Bromwich Albion defeated the Dingles 2-0.

[Dragonfly]

I think Rangel is injured. Been injured for a while, actually. I've got him in my Fantasy Premier League and he's expected back at the end of year, possibly January.

[Ali_BWFC]

Howard

King
Hangeland
Assou Ekotto
Rangel

Silva
Murphy
Sinclair

Klasnic
Bent
Andy Johnson

[Ali_BWFC]

Even at this late stage, am I allowed to swap Rangel for Baird?

[Bammers05]

I would guess so. Just as long as Iron sees that post before the matches start.

[Cesc Fabregas]

Yes, as long as no games have kicked off.

Edit: Bammers, the post time shows it anyway.

[Ali_BWFC]

Ok, so if I'm allowed to change, my team will be:

Howard

King
Hangeland
Assou Ekotto
Baird

Silva
Murphy
Sinclair

Klasnic
Bent
Andy Johnson

[IronCity]

yep, allowed to change all the way to kickoff. I regularly change between friday night and saturday morning. I will be watching the Baird for Rangel change, or is Rangel simply injured?

[Ali_BWFC]

Rangel isn't in the squad. I guess he's injured.

TBH, I thought it'd be kinda cheating to change my team once I knew the lineups. :erm:

[Dragonfly]

I think Rangel is injured. Been injured for a while, actually. I've got him in my Fantasy Premier League and he's expected back at the end of year, possibly January.

Rangel isn't in the squad. I guess he's injured.

Thanks for paying attention. I hope AFC Midtable Mediocrity Wanderers go into administration and get relegated. :folarm:

[Ali_BWFC]

Howard

Hangeland
Assou Ekotto
Baird

Silva
Murphy
Adam Johnson
Sinclair

Klasnic
Bent
Odemwingie

Another couple of changes for the midweek. Lets hope they don't bite me on the the arse.
Don't think King will play since he played on Sunday.

[IronCity]

winkle me timbers

[Ali_BWFC]

Howard

King
Assou Ekotto
Rangel

Silva
Murphy
Adam Johnson
Sinclair

Klasnic
Bent
Odemwingie

A couple of changes this week. Fulham face a difficult trip to Chelsea, so Baird and Hangy are rested. Hopefully Bent should return today.

[Ali_BWFC]

Howard

Hangeland
Assou Ekotto
Rangel

Silva
Murphy
Adam Johnson
Sinclair

Klasnic
Bent
Odemwingie

[Ali_BWFC]

Howard

Hangeland
Assou Ekotto
Rangel
Baird

Silva
Murphy
Sinclair

Klasnic
Bent
Odemwingie

[Ali_BWFC]

Preliminary lineup. Expect changes before 3:00pm.

Howard

Rangel
Hangeland
Assou Ekotto

Silva
Bradley Johnson
Murphy
Eagles
Sinclair

Bent
Odemwingie

[Ali_BWFC]

Unchanged.

[Ali_BWFC]

Robinson

King
Assou Ekotto
Hangeland

Silva
Eagles
Murphy
Duff
Mark Davies

Sinclair
Bent

Howard dropped since they're playing against City, Welbeck benched so I'll risk it with Sinclair.

[Ali_BWFC]

Toughest decisions so far for me this week:

Howard

Onuoha
Rangel
Assou Ekotto

Silva
Davies
Eagles
Sinclair

Bent
Cisse
Odemwingie

[Ali_BWFC]

Howard

Hangeland
Rangel
Assou Ekotto

Silva
Sinclair
Eagles
Davies

Bent
Cisse
Welbeck

Tough decision between Davies and Murphy. In the end I went for Davies because we're playing Wigan.

[Ali_BWFC]

Howard

Hangeland
Rangel
Assou Ekotto

Silva
Sinclair
Adam Johnson
Murphy

Bent
Cisse
Odemwinkles

Subject to change.
How does my Director of Football feel about said lineup?

[Bammers05]

I'm not your Director of Football, but, given how Andy Johnson played in the reverse fixture against QPR, I'm surprised he doesn't get a place.

[IronCity]

A man playing with two johnsons is a freak

[Ali_BWFC]

I don't have Andy Johnson anymore.

[Ali_BWFC]

Howard

Hangeland
Rangel
Assou Ekotto

Silva
Sinclair
Adam Johnson
Murphy

Welbeck
Cisse
Odemwinkles

[IronCity]

that could be the lineup that overtakes dragonfly. glad we don't have to wait until tuesday to find out.

[Dragonfly]

http://www.superlativity.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/curse.jpg

[Ali_BWFC]

Howard

Hangeland
King
Assou Ekotto

Silva
Sinclair
Adam Johnson
Murphy
Mark Davies

Welbeck
Cisse

Tough decision today. Probably a risk dropping Odemwingie knowing my luck. But with a difficult fixture away to Utd, I'm taking a chance on Mark Davies producing against QPR today.

[IronCity]

Winkles was one reason I had a little trepidation in starting both Rio and Evans, but I have been wanting to feature both of them for a few weeks. Your lack of faith in Winkles I find pleasing.

[Ali_BWFC]

Howard

Hangeland
King
Assou Ekotto
Rangel

Silva
Sinclair
Adam Johnson
Mark Davies

Welbeck
Cisse

[Ali_BWFC]

Howard

Hangeland
Assou Ekotto
Rangel

Silva
Sinclair
Eagles
Mark Davies

Welbeck
Papa Cisse
Odemwingie

[Ali_BWFC]

Howard

Hangeland
Assou Ekotto
King

Silva
Sinclair
Murphy
Mark Davies

Welbeck
Papa Cisse
Odemwingie

[Ali_BWFC]

Howard

Hangeland
Assou Ekotto
Rangel

Silva
Murphy
Mark Davies
Duff

Welbeck
Papa Cisse
Odemwingie

[Ali_BWFC]

Howard

Hangeland
Assou Ekotto
King

Silva
Murphy
Mark Davies
Duff
Eagles

Papa Cisse
Odemwingie

Few tough choices today, but given that I know Eagles is starting, I'm opting for him instead of Sinclair.

[Ali_BWFC]

Howard

Rangel
Assou Ekotto
Hangeland

Murphy
Silva
Duff
Sinclair
Brad Johnson (a rare start for him, but fuck it)

Cisse
Odemwingie

[Ali_BWFC]

Early update for me, subject to change:

Robinson

Assou Ekotto
Hangeland
Onuoha

Murphy
Duff
Silva
Sinclair
Adam Johnson

Cisse
Welbeck

[Ali_BWFC]

Howard

Hangeland
Assou Ekotto
King

M. Davies
Silva
Sinclair
Eagles

Cisse
Welbeck
Odemwingie

Don't stop scoring today Cisse! It's doubly important!

[Ali_BWFC]

Howard

Hangeland
Assou Ekotto
Onuoha

M. Davies
Silva
Murphy
Duff
Eagles

Cisse
Odemwingie

[Ali_BWFC]

Howard

Hangeland
Rangel
Assou Ekotto

M Davies
Silva
Eagles
Murphy
Sinclair

Cisse
Klasnic