World Cup Draft Discussion Thread

Bounty Hunter

If its that much of an issue for people you could always pm your pick (not speaking to anyone in particular) to someone who will be online if your pick is coming up but you dont think you will be online for it. Obviously choose someone behind you in the order ideally as otherwise they could take your pick

titan18

BigBenRoeth wrote: »

It's a pain in the hole alright but there's nothing ye can do 'cause obviously people won't be able to be online all the time.

That shouldn't matter tbh. I'd give my number to LuckyLloyd and Bamboozling, so if I came OTC, I can be texted to let me know that I'm up. I'd have a general idea in my head who I want at that time, and would be able to text on the pick to whoever texted me.If people wanted to do that, things would run faster and better.

I do an NFL one on another site.Most of us don't know each other, although it's a private site, so we get to each other a good bit.Most of us have each other's numbers, and despite it being a 4 hour clock, most people don't miss picks.

flahavaj

titan18 wrote: »

That shouldn't matter tbh. I'd give my number to LuckyLloyd and Bamboozling, so if I came OTC, I can be texted to let me know that I'm up. I'd have a general idea in my head who I want at that time, and would be able to text on the pick to whoever texted me.If people wanted to do that, things would run faster and better.

I do an NFL one on another site.Most of us don't know each other, although it's a private site, so we get to each other a good bit.Most of us have each other's numbers, and despite it being a 4 hour clock, most people don't miss picks.

I think you'll find people in general people don't want to have to get into giving out/receiving mobile numbrs for the sake of what is, at the end of the day, only a game on an internet forum.

Just PM a number of choices to someone else who's gonna be online if you're not gonna be around yourself. If theres three people ahead of you, Pm four choices, then your guaranteed at least one of them. Panic over.

whatawaster

Can people give it a rest complaining about time.

This is running very quickly compared to the prem one. People have lives outside boards.
The time limit is there for a reason. Even if you're online, you're entitled to take the time to think about your pick.

LuckyLloyd

flahavaj wrote: »

People have lives lads and its only a game. From playing the same game on the PW board, it can be annoying at times when a lull happens, but just as quickly ye can race through 10 or 15 picks in a few hours.

What does it matter if the game takes a few weeks rather than a few days, whats the big hurry?

Basically this. Plus, in a couple of weeks when we're into the fourth or fifth round there will be huge scope for discussion because people can start arguing who has the best team, etc.

That said, I have no problem taking a list of preferred picks off people via PM at any time if they are going to be up soon and reckon they will be offline when it is their turn to go. I check in on the forum two or three times a day typically.

Mr. Guappa

I'll be close to here until midnight anyway so when Redzer picks I wont be far behind. We are clipping along at about 6 picks a day which is a damn good rate IMO.

redzerdrog

pick made

happy to get Schweinsteiger he is a real class act and i expect him to show it even more at this years world cup. I know nobody is going to argue with me either because it is so much hassle to spell Schweinsteiger!!!

LuckyLloyd

Vidic going before Lucio was obviously pretty lol

Peyton Manning

LuckyLloyd wrote: »

Vidic going before Lucio was obviously pretty lol

Likewise Mascherano before Touré.

Mr. Guappa

Pick made and PM sent.

Delighted to add Chiellini to my first rounder Fabregas.

redzerdrog

i had a shortlist of 3 before xavi picked Lucio, Schweinsteiger and chiellini it was wishfull thinking that 1 of them would slip under the radar till my next pick

Mr.Nice Guy

That's handy. Just logged on and it's my go. Will have my pick up shortly.

flahavaj

LuckyLloyd wrote: »

Vidic going before Lucio was obviously pretty lol

Lucio's been good this season but Vidic for me has been better for longer. Indeed Samuel has been better for Inter over the course of the season.

Frisbee

Pick made and PM sent.

Was gonna leave Pique till a later round but was afraid someone might pick him up, had planned to use my next pick on Puyol too to get the tag team.

Mr. Guappa

Frisbee wrote: »

Pick made and PM sent.

Was gonna leave Pique till a later round but was afraid someone might pick him up, had planned to use my next pick on Puyol too to get the tag team.

Fairly surprised at the Puyol and Pique picks, had them both a nice way down my list of potential Centre Backs.

LuckyLloyd

Archimedes wrote: »

Likewise Mascherano before Touré.

This year Barcelona had 57 competitive games. Toure started only 27 of them, or 47%. Included in the games he was not started (and the below were not due to injury or suspension) for were:

Sevilla away
Inter away
Real Madrid away
Arsenal home
Arsenal away
Valencia home
FIFA World Club Cup final
Dynamo Kiev away
Real Madrid home
Athletico Madrid home


With the above post you are essentially claiming that he is head and shoulders the best sitting midfielder in the world (because I'm sure you would agree that Palacios shouldn't have been first off the board for this particular position) when he can't get into his own club side for their biggest games, and is being touted as a make weight in the Fabregas deal.

Do you want to refine your statement?

Peyton Manning

LuckyLloyd wrote: »

With the above post you are essentially claiming that he is head and shoulders the best sitting midfielder in the world

I am? You're sure thats what I've said? Tell you what Lloyd, you're ace at twisting what people have said, and putting words in their mouth. You'd be right at home working for The Sun. You should look into that!

LuckyLloyd wrote:

Do you want to refine your statement?

Sure.

Yaya Touré > Javier Mascherano

I think that covers just about everything. I dont need to post statistics, I don't need to write an essay. I've seen both of them play, and Touré is a superior player. Simples.

BigBenRoeth

Archimedes wrote: »

I am? You're sure thats what I've said? Tell you what Lloyd, you're ace at twisting what people have said, and putting words in their mouth. You'd be right at home working for The Sun.




Yaya Touré > Javier Mascherano

I think that covers just about everything. I dont need to post statistics, I don't need to write an essay. I've seen both of them play, and Touré is a superior player. Simples.

Spot on I have to say,Mascherano was good for 2 years then began to get carried by Liverpool,was found out this year.


*EDIT* Sorry,left original quote as it is to retain clarity. I now see that using the word "carry" was a bit strong,but read my below post to see what I was trying to say.

Frisbee

BigBenRoeth wrote: »

Spot on I have to say,Mascherano was good for 2 years then began to get carried by Liverpool,was found out this year.

I prefer Yaya to Mascherano but I can't agree with that quote. I don't think Liverpool have ever had to carry him.

Yaaa and Masch are both very good players with different distinctive qualities.

Masch is better at breaking down play by any means necessary and making sure his team have time to readjust.

Yaya is the more rounded play, he can create as well as destroy and is more versatile in that he can play CM and CB also.

Personally I'd prefer Yaya over Masch in my time but that's from a purely personal point of view and Mascherano will do you a job that few players available at the WC will do for you.

flahavaj

I too would have chosen Toure over Mascherano if I was involved in this game.

BigBenRoeth

Frisbee wrote: »

I prefer Yaya to Mascherano but I can't agree with that quote. I don't think Liverpool have ever had to carry him.

Yaaa and Masch are both very good players with different distinctive qualities.

Masch is better at breaking down play by any means necessary and making sure his team have time to readjust.

Yaya is the more rounded play, he can create as well as destroy and is more versatile in that he can play CM and CB also.

Personally I'd prefer Yaya over Masch in my time but that's from a purely personal point of view and Mascherano will do you a job that few players available at the WC will do for you.

Well to be fair i agree now that "Carry" may be too strong of a word.
What I mean is in the 20087/2008/9 seasons I reckon he could've done more,but with Liverpool performing well and getting results this was kind've overlooked by the pundits/media.
I'm not saying I would've picked up on it to be honest but I think if you look at how Masch performed last season (2009/10) towards the season before,his performances were pretty much the same but he was made to look better than he is because of the teams success.
That's not to say I wouldn't welcome him with open arms.

Bounty Hunter

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

Here's a list of the picks so far. Might be a good idea to stick this on the first page and update it every so often.

1. Necronomicon - Messi, Diego Forlan, Lahm
2. SlickRic - Xavi, John Terry, Anelka
3. Whatawaster - Ronaldo, Yoann Gourcuff, Evra
4. Gillington - Villa, Dani Alves
5. Frisbee - Rooney, Piqué
6. MNG - Drogba, Carles Puyol
7. Mr. Guappa - Fabregas, Chiellini
8. Redzerdrog - Torres, Schweinsteiger
9. Xavi - Lampard, Lucio
10. Voltwad - Iniesta, Yaya Toure
11. Minto - Van Persie, Gianluigi Buffon
12. BigBenRoeth - Palacios, Nemanja Vidic
13. Mitch Connor - Sneijder, Danielle De Rossi
14. Curry-muff - Julio Cesar, Steven Gerrard
15. LuckyLloyd - Kaka, Mascherano
16. Titan18 - Fabiano, Maicon
17. Bamboozling - Eto'o, Ribery
18. Bounty Hunter - Casillas, Higuain
19. Archimedes - Robben, Pirlo
20. Eagle eye - Alonso, Tevez

updated

SlickRic

done, PM sent.

de-f*cking-lighted with John Terry.

i know we always say it, but he should have been gone before a fair few others.

SlickRic

damn, Forlan was on my radar for the next pick if he got through Necro.

i've two choices in mind now, so i'm happy with either.

so go on Necro...do your worst

Necronomicon

Done and done.

I'm delighted. I had Forlan decided on, and I was pretty sure I was going to pick Lahm as well. So I always checked the picks thread with heart-in-mouth.

I do think that compared to other areas, the centre forward position might become tricky later, so I was delighted to get Forlan. Lahm is just a beast, I've always had great man-love for the guy.

SlickRic

very happy with Anelka.

proven quality, and the main man for France IMO.

it also gives me flexibility with my system going forward, which will probably be useful as we start to try to nail down our formations.

Frisbee

Damn you Necro, I wanted Lahm, in fact I was so bored in work last night I'd already done a write up on him!

Necronomicon

Haha, way to jinx yourself.

That's the downside of knowing who you want in advance - you'll end up disappointed a lot of the time.

Frisbee

Necronomicon wrote: »

Haha, way to jinx yourself.

That's the downside of knowing who you want in advance - you'll end up disappointed a lot of the time.

Yeah true, it kept me busy for a while though at least

Necronomicon

Frisbee wrote: »

Yeah true, it kept me busy for a while though at least

Do us a favour and edit my post with your write-up, I think it could use bulking up :pac: