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17-05-2020 05:24PM

Thought there was a slim chance Vieira could fall. Oh well.

daithi1989 · 17-05-2020 06:40PM

Am I right in saying the “legends” are only available in this round?

17-05-2020 06:50PM

daithi1989 wrote: »

Am I right in saying the “legends” are only available in this round?

Yep

dr.kenneth noisewater · 18-05-2020 04:27PM

Had planned on a CF all along for the legends round with RVP, Drogba and Rooney my choices in that order but just couldnt pass on Bale. Thought he'd be a top 3 pick tbh

18-05-2020 04:46PM

dr.kenneth noisewater wrote: »

Had planned on a CF all along for the legends round with RVP, Drogba and Rooney my choices in that order but just couldnt pass on Bale. Thought he'd be a top 3 pick tbh

The fact Giggs wasn't picked was surprising given the stipulation of the draft being the whole PL career would be included. Gerrard not picked either.

I don't think Bale comes close to either of them really but I did give him serious consideration.

I wanted Vieira but I don't think I'm lacking with Scholes...

18-05-2020 04:55PM

Gerrard was picked.

18-05-2020 04:59PM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Gerrard was picked.

Did a scroll before it and missed it due to the lack of picture

I was also very close to taking Rio Ferdinand. I think he may have looked more impressive on paper beside Maguire than Scholes would beside AOC.

Ferris_Bueller · 18-05-2020 05:28PM

Yeah the legends round was strange with some huge players not being picked but I think everyone by now has probably been left with a choice at some stage of going with the 'value' pick or going with someone who they think will fit their team. It's been enjoyable so far, next few rounds will be really tricky with the quality starting to dip.

redzerdrog · 18-05-2020 05:33PM

I was planning on bale/hazard with a centre forward. I considered giggs but think the other options reached a higher peak performance. Particularly in the modern formations with wingers as inside forwards I don't think you get enough from picking giggs.

I considered Torres too but thought his Chelsea form be held against him.

I'd also rate Rooney higher than RVP and Drogba so to get him as last pick had a bonus

martyos121 · 18-05-2020 05:50PM

dr.kenneth noisewater wrote: »

Had planned on a CF all along for the legends round with RVP, Drogba and Rooney my choices in that order but just couldnt pass on Bale. Thought he'd be a top 3 pick tbh

I considered Bale for my pick, but I really wanted a quality back four from the start and I knew I’d get almost certainly get Terry in the special round based on the order.

He’s a great pick though, I also expected him to go earlier.

Shanotheslayer · 18-05-2020 05:56PM

I was between Terry and Gerrard myself. My defense is going to be the strongest weakest defence on paper the world has ever seen :pac:

martyos121 · 18-05-2020 06:04PM

Had my eye on Willian, very good value at this stage.

Mr.Nice Guy · 19-05-2020 01:07PM

Before I make my pick I want to check something.

Player I'm thinking about is under contract at a Premier League club currently, but has signed a pre-contract agreement with a club in a different country. He'll join this new club in June when his current contract ends.

Eligible or not?

Bounty Hunter · 19-05-2020 01:12PM

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

Before I make my pick I want to check something.

Player I'm thinking about is under contract at a Premier League club currently, but has signed a pre-contract agreement with a club in a different country. He'll join this new club in June when his current contract ends.

Eligible or not?

I ain't in charge but I'd have no problem with the pick. He is currently a premier league player and the thread title says "Current Premier League"

GLaDOS · 19-05-2020 01:14PM

Sane was selected to no objection and hes in the same scenario so dont see an issue.

As above, they are currently a PL player.

wrestlemaniac · 19-05-2020 01:18PM

No objections here either, well within the rules I think

Mr.Nice Guy · 19-05-2020 01:32PM

What I thought makes it borderline is that while he's still currently on the books of a Premier League club until June, he's presently on loan at the club in the other country he'll be moving to. Wiki says he's been there since the January transfer window of last year.

GLaDOS · 19-05-2020 01:35PM

Loans are allowed (see Sanchez) so once again I see it as within the rules.

Bounty Hunter · 19-05-2020 01:39PM

GLaDOS wrote: »

Loans are allowed (see Sanchez) so once again I see it as within the rules.

I've a feeling MNG has found a sneaky sneaky great pick but yeah if Sanchez is eligible I think there is nothing stopping this pick

Ferris_Bueller · 19-05-2020 01:52PM

Genuinely have no idea who this could be! No problem with it either though.

Mr.Nice Guy · 19-05-2020 01:57PM

Right so, I'll make the pick as I don't want to hold things up further. Hopefully it won't backfire. :pac:

19-05-2020 01:59PM

The only stipulation in the opening post appears to be that they've played a minute in the PL this season. Though I'd imagine it's implied they are on the books too.

Mr.Nice Guy · 19-05-2020 02:14PM

Liam O wrote: »

The only stipulation in the opening post appears to be that they've played a minute in the PL this season. Though I'd imagine it's implied they are on the books too.

I figured the pick of Alexis means they don't have to have played this season?

Edit: Just made the pick. I can alter it if it's deemed to be pushing the boundaries too much.

daithi1989 · 19-05-2020 02:29PM

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

I figured the pick of Alexis means they don't have to have played this season?

Edit: Just made the pick. I can alter it if it's deemed to be pushing the boundaries too much.

Had him on my list too, with the idea of moving Rashford out onto the wing, or playing 4-4-2. Think he's similar to Sanchez pick.

Great pick for R7 considering his goal scoring qualities!

dr.kenneth noisewater · 19-05-2020 02:52PM

Defoe is a great catch, didnt realise he was on loan still!

Bounty Hunter · 19-05-2020 02:57PM

Honestly didn't have him on my list and think that is a super smart pick

wrestlemaniac · 19-05-2020 07:41PM

Defoe is a great pick at this stage MNG, I see nothing wrong with the pick either.

And this from the man who chose Sanchez with giving it a second thought!

Better to ask forgiveness than permission

daithi1989 · 19-05-2020 07:43PM

Considering one of the rules listed is “played in the league this season”, and then players out on loan also count.. Are players who transferred out of the league in Jan Transfer Window allowed? Player I’m thinking about played 20 times this season before moving on.

19-05-2020 07:50PM

daithi1989 wrote: »

Considering one of the rules listed is “played in the league this season”, and then players out on loan also count.. Are players who transferred out of the league in Jan Transfer Window allowed? Player I’m thinking about played 20 times this season before moving on.

I wish all these questions were answered before haha but I'd have picked who you are talking about I think about 3 rounds ago if that was allowed so I think we should draw a line there?

wrestlemaniac · 19-05-2020 07:52PM

daithi1989 wrote: »

Considering one of the rules listed is “played in the league this season”, and then players out on loan also count.. Are players who transferred out of the league in Jan Transfer Window allowed? Player I’m thinking about played 20 times this season before moving on.

Can of worms truly opened in round 7 :eek:

My understanding of the game (not that I clearly read the rules obviously) was current premier league players, ie. registered with the club as of now.

Think I know who you are on about and was going to pick him earlier but didn't think he qualified.

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