GunmaN1905 Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 Just now, Yuko said: Take pieces of papers, put them in balls and adjust the heat for teams from the same groups. The UEFA way. I guess I'll draw 1 by 1 on random generator. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius_R Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 10 minutes ago, Yuko said: Take pieces of papers, put them in balls and adjust the heat for teams from the same groups. The UEFA way. Also get a suit and live stream the whole thing. Make a proper draw. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 First knockout round draw: adhikapp - bestbrother Yuko - PaulHartman71 Sano - Darius1998 Citizen Kane - grff Marius_R - Baptista_8 Scott1892 - managerdude_66 Butts - Haguey Hazzaj - XuluBak (manual version ) Sorry for shambles. 1 minute ago, Marius_R said: Also get a suit and live stream the whole thing. Make a proper draw. Suit? More like tracksuit. Eurosport one, old school. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Well, at least if I go out it will be against one of the best teams in the tournament. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 5 minutes ago, Darius1998 said: Well, at least if I go out it will be against one of the best teams in the tournament. I really think you should've won your group, but people preferred Šimić-Keown CB pairing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius_R Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, GunmaN1905 said: I really think you should've won your group, but people preferred Šimić-Keown CB pairing. People prefer champagne football, which is what my team plays. Zidanes y Pavones. Edited June 3, 2021 by Marius_R 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 1 minute ago, Marius_R said: People prefer champagne football, which is what my team plays. Zidanes y Pavones. You've got DDR-Deki midfielder, they aren't Zidanes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Using mobile so hoping it comes out okay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Doing it on mobile is niggly as hell 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius_R Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 If a match ends in a draw, how does the winning team get decided? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butts Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 Have swapped KDB and Sneijder so De Bruyne can swing some balls over for Muller to get his head on. Also tucked Muller in a little so he’s arriving at the back post for Ljungbergs crosses. I may be overthinking this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
managerdude_66 Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 Given that I'm up against one of the best teams in the tournament, I might as well go down fighting. Cocu (SF) for Florian Albert (SF), Moving Beckham back into central midfield, and Suarez into his DLP roles from the successful Inter teams of the 60s. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
managerdude_66 Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 (edited) 19 hours ago, Hazzaj said: i'll pass thanks Making my swap as Hazzaj has passed on his. Edited June 4, 2021 by managerdude_66 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 4, 2021 Author Share Posted June 4, 2021 @Citizen Kane you messed up your swap, I trusted you that you won't bottle the rules. Moved your matchup for tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cartman Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 SHAMBLES! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citizen Sandman Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 2 hours ago, GunmaN1905 said: @Citizen Kane you messed up your swap, I trusted you that you won't bottle the rules. Moved your matchup for tomorrow. What has he has a semi etc? Fair just use my first screenshot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuko Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 Claudio Gentile (SF2) will escort John Arne Riise to the reserves team, making room for Paolo Maldini (SF2) and Patrice Evra (SF3) even if it forces me to change things up, just cannot pass up on Maldini. I'll post the new formation later. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius_R Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 (edited) Dario Simic (Croatia) gets replaced by Paul McGrath (Republic of Ireland) and to stay within the rules, Pat Bonner (Republic of Ireland) gets replaced by Artur Boruc (Poland). Will post the changed formation later this evening. Edited June 5, 2021 by Marius_R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adhikapp Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 I'm switching out Dimitar Berbatov for Predrag Mijatovic as it's probably the only clear way I can improve the team while still being within the rules. I'll post the formation later on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Yuko Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Switching things up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 6, 2021 Author Share Posted June 6, 2021 @Butts @Haguey @Hazzaj @XuluBak @Citizen Kane @grff Your matches were tied, so I had to call up the usual draft overseer, @Vynal Seven to decide it. Which would mean @Haguey @Hazzaj and @Citizen Kane advance, alongside @Scott1892 who won his match easily. (So me and Vynal basically have the opposite opinions and those players woul'dve won if neither of us voted). Thanks to @managerdude_66 for playing! Quarter finalists: adhikapp, Yuko, Marius_R, Sano, Haguey, Hazzaj, Citizen Kane, Scott1892 Those of you who haven't done it already, you've got 24h to make 2 swaps if you wish, QFs will start tomorrow. Will post the match-ups later tonight. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haguey Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Wow, very surprised to advance but delighted! Hard luck to Butts Will have a look and think before making my swaps... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vynal Seven Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Ini’s gonna Ini, innit. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citizen Sandman Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Christ this is hard, Henry for liza would be good but then I'd need breitner in 442 I dunno In a way the rules don't make it easy to strengthen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 6, 2021 Author Share Posted June 6, 2021 Quarter-final draw: Yuko - Hazzaj Marius_R - Sano Scott1892 - Citizen Kane Haguey - adhikapp @Yuko @Hazzaj @Marius_R @Sano@Scott1892 @Citizen Kane @Haguey @adhikapp There you go, so you can prepare your formations and possible swaps to counter your opponents. Two matches tomorrow, two on Tuesday. I'd like it if everyone could prepare possible swaps that they would do in case they advance so I can start semi-finals right away on Wednesday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott1892 Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Swapping my fullbacks, Alaba and Srna for Guerreiro and O'Shea. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott1892 Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 http://www.footballuser.com/1851634/Championship_Manager_Team Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haguey Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Plenty of players I wanted from Butts' team, but picking De Bruyne meant having to play 3 in midfield and dropping both Trezeguet and Totti. And I didn't want to swap any of my SF players for Bonucci, Muller or Sneijder, as good as they are. Which left me with two swaps: Ashley Cole in for Emlyn Hughes (England for England, no SF or F apps) and Karim Benzema in for David Trezeguet (France for France, but it leaves me a free W slot if I get through the next round). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius_R Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 59 minutes ago, GunmaN1905 said: Quarter-final draw: Yuko - Hazzaj Marius_R - Sano Scott1892 - Citizen Kane Haguey - adhikapp @Yuko @Hazzaj @Marius_R @Sano@Scott1892 @Citizen Kane @Haguey @adhikapp There you go, so you can prepare your formations and possible swaps to counter your opponents. Two matches tomorrow, two on Tuesday. I'd like it if everyone could prepare possible swaps that they would do in case they advance so I can start semi-finals right away on Wednesday. Well, it was fun while it lasted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzaj Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 In: Miodrag Belodedici (Romania), Luka Modrić (Croatia) Out: Miroslav Đukić (Serbia), Zvonimir Boban (Croatia) will post updated formation in a bit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 6, 2021 Author Share Posted June 6, 2021 12 minutes ago, Marius_R said: Well, it was fun while it lasted. Honestly, at this point you have the weakest team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzaj Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Also noticed Xulu voted for himself after I also voted for him in our Ro16, narrowly avoided a shambles there! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius_R Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 32 minutes ago, GunmaN1905 said: Honestly, at this point you have the weakest team. "Average" draft. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuko Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 11 minutes ago, Marius_R said: "Average" draft. He means you're now below average Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adhikapp Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 On 06/06/2021 at 08:49, adhikapp said: I'm switching out Dimitar Berbatov for Predrag Mijatovic as it's probably the only clear way I can improve the team while still being within the rules. I'll post the formation later on. Actually scratch that. Didn't realize Stojkovic and Mijatovic count as Yugoslavian players. Bottled it. I really wanna make changes but every move possible taken from bestbro's team is either a like for like, or ruins the W and SF slots. So I guess I'm gonna pass on making any swaps and hope for the best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sano Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 I'm having the same problem as adhikapp, although I'm having sleepless nights on whether I should change formation to accomodate Lewandowski I'll decide later on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adhikapp Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 14 minutes ago, Sano said: I'm having the same problem as adhikapp, although I'm having sleepless nights on whether I should change formation to accomodate Lewandowski I'll decide later on. Seriously, bestbro has Zidane (W), Seedorf (SF), Gascoigne (SF), Yashin (W), Voller (SF), Mijatovic, Alderweireld. But I have Platini (W), Gullit (W), Terry, Neuer (SF), Stojkovic, Vertonghen. I've tried many combinations but none of them are viable. Also fck Haguey for taking Lichtsteiner in the draft when he has Lahm at RB... only to drop him after the first round anyways when he could've just drafted any other RW... and now I have to face his team Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 7, 2021 Author Share Posted June 7, 2021 35 minutes ago, Sano said: I'm having the same problem as adhikapp, although I'm having sleepless nights on whether I should change formation to accomodate Lewandowski I'll decide later on. Your game should start today, so if you could make the changes by like 4pm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sano Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 Pulled the trigger. Robert Lewandowski is obviously a well rounded striker and besides being a prolific goalscorer, he also stands out for his work-rate and defensive contribution off the ball, and is capable of dropping into deeper roles on the pitch, in order to create space for teammates with his movement, or surprise defenders by making late and sudden attacking runs into the area. Luis Figo has the full package and is able to squeeze inside and play a playmaking role as an attacking midfielder as he did at the end of his career at Inter, where he excelled with his vision and varied passing ability. Meanwhile Lilian Thuram, besides being one of the best defenders in the world in his prime, was known for his ability to make attacking runs up the flank and contribute to his team's offensive play so he offers width on the right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citizen Sandman Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 Quote two SF swaps. now have a bit more pace up top. Henry was impossible for balance it seemed, in for liza but need breitner for ballack, not possible Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuko Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 Luka Modric will join the home of European Champions in the place of Ivan Rakitic. Srecko Katanec with his Cup Winners Cup medal and his 2 losing medals (European Cup & Uefa Cup) will make way for Miodrag Belodedici and his 2 European Cup medals. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sano Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 I don't see any feasible upgrades so I'm not going to make changes to my team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 9, 2021 Author Share Posted June 9, 2021 I'm not going to close the polls yet, but it would be nice if @Scott1892 and @adhikapp posted their swaps, so I can start the semi-finals later today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sano Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 (edited) 19 hours ago, Yuko said: Luka Modric will join the home of European Champions in the place of Ivan Rakitic. Srecko Katanec with his Cup Winners Cup medal and his 2 losing medals (European Cup & Uefa Cup) will make way for Miodrag Belodedici and his 2 European Cup medals. Not so sure about these changes. Defensively excellent, but Beckenbauer pushing up from defense and Rijkaard playing as a deep lying playmaker effectively are in each others way. With Modric as another player who likes to drop deep to collect to ball, there's effectively not a lot of support for Stoichkov and Shevchenko up front. Ofcourse you have Evra and Neal who are able to make offensive contributions but I'm hesitant to say that's enough. Will be ridiculously hard to score against though! Edited June 9, 2021 by Sano Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott1892 Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 No changes thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adhikapp Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 Still weighing up options, give me a sec Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuko Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Sano said: Not so sure about these changes. Defensively excellent, but Beckenbauer pushing up from defense and Rijkaard playing as a deep lying playmaker effectively are in each others way. With Modric as another player who likes to drop deep to collect to ball, there's effectively not a lot of support for Stoichkov and Shevchenko up front. Ofcourse you have Evra and Neal who are able to make offensive contributions but I'm hesitant to say that's enough. Will be ridiculously hard to score against though! That's basically why Modric and Deco are slightly further up, their main task is to push the ball forward. Rijkaard, Beckenbauer and Belodedici will basically rotate each time with 1-2 joining the attack and 1 sitting back to cover, so essentially there's always going to be Stoichkov, Sheva, Rijkaard/Beckenbauer and at least a wing back at the attack and having the distribution skills of Deco and Modric behind them feels helpful enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 9, 2021 Author Share Posted June 9, 2021 As far as I can remember, Deco played way further up for Porto. And Modrić is a #8/#10 for NT, while he's #6/#8 in Madrid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuko Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 Yeah, Deco was like a trequartista for Porto before he moved to Barcelona. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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