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Who is doing the Henderson shuffle?

Betty Blue VS
11 (68.8%)
VBG
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Total Members Voted: 16

Voting closed: March 9, 2022, 05:50:42 am

Author Topic: 4 of Internationals - the cup final  (Read 1050 times)

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4 of Internationals - the cup final
« on: March 8, 2022, 05:50:42 am »
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Re: 4 of Internationals - the cup final
« Reply #1 on: March 8, 2022, 01:05:25 pm »
Batistuta on the verge of a draft win, lovely to see. Also love that Bobby might win with an unconventional looking formation
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Re: 4 of Internationals - the cup final
« Reply #2 on: March 8, 2022, 01:24:22 pm »
Both lovely teams, I don’t like how exposed Tardelli would be on turnovers - especially with some of the passing talent in midfield.

Having said that, VBG’s team is patently greater, with a better defence and midfield overall. If Bobby had selected an additional midfielder over Heynckes, the balance would be perfect but his team is good enough to get away with it.

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Re: 4 of Internationals - the cup final
« Reply #3 on: March 8, 2022, 01:57:54 pm »
Batistuta on the verge of a draft win, lovely to see. Also love that Bobby might win with an unconventional looking formation

A blind vote in the final. What form of evil is this!

Both lovely teams, I don’t like how exposed Tardelli would be on turnovers - especially with some of the passing talent in midfield.

Having said that, VBG’s team is patently greater, with a better defence and midfield overall. If Bobby had selected an additional midfielder over Heynckes, the balance would be perfect but his team is good enough to get away with it.

Zola was overrated.

Can't believe the guy with Batistuta in his avatar is voting against him  :D 

Zola was class. I'd kill to see that level of talent coming out of Italy and playing in the PL again. Much better than the perennially overrated Cantona. Possibly the only likeable Chelsea player in history too.

Personally, I think it's very even all across defence, midfield and attack. I'd hate to have to call this one. Like you say, the danger is Tardelli getting overrun in the middle. I'm not going to say a bad word on Bobby's team though. He's a gent and whoever wins this one will be well deserving of it.
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Re: 4 of Internationals - the cup final
« Reply #4 on: March 8, 2022, 02:15:07 pm »
I went for Betty, I think their team is better balanced all in all. That Jairzinho/Netzer/Overath midfield is far too attacking to be behind a front two.

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Re: 4 of Internationals - the cup final
« Reply #5 on: March 8, 2022, 03:06:59 pm »
A blind vote in the final. What form of evil is this!


We've got to have some kind of tension in a cup final right?

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Re: 4 of Internationals - the cup final
« Reply #6 on: March 8, 2022, 04:12:38 pm »
For all we know it could be Man City v Watford FA Cup final result here.

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Re: 4 of Internationals - the cup final
« Reply #7 on: March 8, 2022, 04:27:25 pm »
We have had 12 votes so far. Would be good to get up to 16 at least this evening, but with the match on we might struggle as everyone floods to the pub (or the fridge in my case) to prepare for it.
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Re: 4 of Internationals - the cup final
« Reply #8 on: March 8, 2022, 07:13:51 pm »
Two favourite teams ive voted for all throughout (bar the semi final match) was bobbys and lasts so i'll continue being consistent and vote bob here. He can go back to the 352 with marcelo and jairzinho out wide. Don't think the opposition fullbacks are gonna do much up the pitch. More to work with for bob

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Re: 4 of Internationals - the cup final
« Reply #9 on: March 8, 2022, 10:40:38 pm »
Very tight this.
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Re: 4 of Internationals - the cup final
« Reply #10 on: March 8, 2022, 10:45:31 pm »
Someone has pretty much won by the way. We’ll find out who in a few hours.
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Re: 4 of Internationals - the cup final
« Reply #11 on: March 9, 2022, 07:36:16 am »
We've got to have some kind of tension in a cup final right?

Nice little touch imo.

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Re: 4 of Internationals - the cup final
« Reply #12 on: March 9, 2022, 08:02:21 am »
a shellacking :o

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Re: 4 of Internationals - the cup final
« Reply #13 on: March 9, 2022, 08:08:34 am »
Blimey. Well played chaps, and congrats PoetryInMotion  :wave
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Re: 4 of Internationals - the cup final
« Reply #14 on: March 9, 2022, 08:31:40 am »
Surprised by that. I went for Bobby, partly out of business.

Ah well, I lost to the winner, I think that makes me the third best team in the draft.

Congrats Betty! Unlucky Bobby!

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Re: 4 of Internationals - the cup final
« Reply #15 on: March 9, 2022, 09:07:56 am »
Congrats PIM! You picked a decent assistant.
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Re: 4 of Internationals - the cup final
« Reply #16 on: March 9, 2022, 12:30:19 pm »
Cheers lads. Unlucky Bobby, I voted for your team in every round. Thought you had a great side.

Thanks to Elzar for running this one.

Congrats PIM! You picked a decent assistant.

Yes, all credit to PiM wherever he is  :D
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Re: 4 of Internationals - the cup final
« Reply #17 on: March 9, 2022, 01:03:25 pm »
Congrats PIM! You picked a decent assistant.

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Re: 4 of Internationals - the cup final
« Reply #18 on: March 9, 2022, 01:27:25 pm »
Well done mon amie Betty.

Unlucky Bobby, great team still.

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Re: 4 of Internationals - the cup final
« Reply #19 on: March 9, 2022, 04:11:28 pm »
Actually Betty you volunteered for me. I'm thankful for beeing part of your rstm and and you deserve it more. I did send some suggesstions hopefully they were useful. Cheers mate
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Re: 4 of Internationals - the cup final
« Reply #20 on: March 9, 2022, 05:28:55 pm »
Well done Betty :wave
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Re: 4 of Internationals - the cup final
« Reply #21 on: March 9, 2022, 06:35:46 pm »
Well done Betty, a great team even if I did vote against my beloved Batigol!
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Re: 4 of Internationals - the cup final
« Reply #22 on: March 9, 2022, 06:39:41 pm »
Yo Betty!!
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Re: 4 of Internationals - the cup final
« Reply #23 on: March 10, 2022, 04:01:28 am »
Didn't even have chance to vote not that it made a difference. Well played, BB, excellent team and particularly well put together given the circumstances. Onwards and upwards
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