Topic: The Jurgen Klopp Draft - Discussion thread

[Max_powers]

I have sent my pick to Betty in case I am sleeping message betts.

[Draex]

One whole pick. What a day.

Think we should move on if Musk isn't with us by morning

Yep he can pick on the way back, loads available in the first 4 rounds.

[Drinks Sangria]

Give me a heads up when I can go, I’m locked and loaded and we’ve had over 12 hours since last pick.

[Musketeer Gripweed]

Sorry, been really busy. I'll have my pick now. I can only apologise.

[Betty Blue]

Sorry, been really busy. I'll have my pick now. I can only apologise.

Glad you made it, mate. Think everyone needed an off day after Sunday.

Have made Max's pick. Over to Bobby.

[Musketeer Gripweed]

Glad you made it, mate. Think everyone needed an off day after Sunday.

Have made Max's pick. Over to Bobby.

I really am busy at work just now. I am also the world's worst loser though. That was a factor, I can admit it.

[Drinks Sangria]

I’ve PM’d Bobby just in case any of the newer drafters weren’t fully aware of the rules; I’ll give Bobby a few hours yet to make his chess move.

[Drinks Sangria]

Everyone okay if I go?

[Betty Blue]

Everyone okay if I go?

If Bobby has missed his go, it should be Sarge next.

[vivabobbygraham]

Sorry for delay. I've posted and notified sarge. My evidence will be with you shortly

[Betty Blue]

Sangria, mate. It's not your pick. Best remove that for now. Sarge has at least 2 hours, though we're still being lenient on day 1 (ish)

[Drinks Sangria]

Sangria, mate. It's not your pick. Best remove that for now. Sarge has at least 2 hours, though we're still being lenient on day 1 (ish)

woops, sorry. In my head I was following Bobby. Have removed.

[Betty Blue]

woops, sorry. In my head I was following Bobby. Have removed.

No worries, mate. Fingers crossed you still get your man.

[Betty Blue]

We'll go with two hour limits this round. Everyone should know the draft has started by now and it will drag on forever if we give everyone unlimited time.

That means DS is up at 2pm

[Drinks Sangria]

I have secured the Egyptian King. Surprisingly hard to find an advert where he doesn’t play football, but we acquired it.

Samie has been informed.

[Betty Blue]

I have secured the Egyptian King. Surprisingly hard to find an advert where he doesn’t play football, but we acquired it.

Samie has been informed.

Yep, good stuff mate. Big flurry for tv advert players so far...

Thought Mo would be first pick to go regardless of category as well.

[Samie]

I'm waiting for a reponse from Prof. 

[Betty Blue]

I'm waiting for a reponse from Prof. 

Prof's not been online since yesterday. Might be a long wait!

You have until 4.30pm, mate.

[Samie]

No worries, i went round to his house anyway.

[Betty Blue]

  Draex

Great pick, mind. Thought he'd be in the top 2.

No worries, i went round to his house anyway.

Ultimate Prof redemption arc incoming... just a question of what position Gullit plays for you now.

[Draex]

Sorry, not sorry.

I had him in at least half the categories, but imagine him under Klopp..

[Betty Blue]

Sorry, not sorry.

I had him in at least half the categories, but imagine him under Klopp..

Same. It's a real mindfuck deciding which categories to cross out. Not sure any are truly that weak though. Just some involve a bit more research than others. Expecting strong teams across the board.

Where do you think Klopp would play him? In the Bobby role?

[Draex]

Same. It's a real mindfuck deciding which categories to cross out. Not sure any are truly that weak though. Just some involve a bit more research than others. Expecting strong teams across the board.

Where do you think Klopp would play him? In the Bobby role?

Yep, although I did have to delete about 15 players from one category when I saw it specified where they are from

I had this beauty lined up for Kenny and Cat 9

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I think Klopp would go 4231, Kenny roaming as the "10" behind a striker would be devastating.

[Hazell]

Will pick in around 15/20 minutes. Might be a tactical pick given the dearth of good quality blond haired Germans.

[Betty Blue]

Will pick in around 15/20 minutes. Might be a tactical pick given the dearth of good quality blond haired Germans.

I beg to differ

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[Hazell]

Number 19 as well. Hmmm, which category to pick?

[Betty Blue]

Number 19 as well. Hmmm, which category to pick?

Don't overthink it. Just make sure you pick a player you like first of all 

[Samie]

I beg to differ

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That's one of those ladies from that 2018 World Cup draft you did? 

[red1977]

Will pick in around 15/20 minutes. Might be a tactical pick given the dearth of good quality blond haired Germans.

 

I would say some are more "mousey" than blond. I am sure they will come up.

[Betty Blue]

FYI to all, I'll be very lenient on most of these categories. So try not to stress. Obviously some like the shirt number, Klopp players and the manager ones are very cut and dry, but  I won't be terribly strict on the others. It's just a bit of fun to celebrate Klopp's brilliance and keep us entertained in the international break. If anyone gets stuck, I'm also happy to lend a hand as I've researched each category pretty deeply to make sure none are impossible.

That's one of those ladies from that 2018 World Cup draft you did? 

Is it? Good memory if so. Looks to be Van Bommel's missus.

 

I would say some are more "mousey" than blond. I am sure they will come up.

Aye, the wording is deliberately very simplistic for a reason....

[Hazell]

Damn. Ah well, Brehme's one of the best left backs ever and we all know how important full backs are in a Klopp side.

[Betty Blue]

Damn. Ah well, Brehme's one of the best left backs ever and we all know how important full backs are in a Klopp side.

If you want to change your pick you are totally welcome to. Musk too. I wasn't trying to trick anyone with that category. Just figured with it being the least wordy of them and and not including the words natural blond, people would see it won't be too strict. Of course, if someone tries to sneak in obviously brown hair it won't pass the test.

[red1977]

If you want to change your pick you are totally welcome to. Musk too. I wasn't trying to trick anyone with that category. Just figured with it being the least wordy of them and and not including the words natural blond, people would see it won't be too strict. Of course, if someone tries to sneak in obviously brown hair it won't pass the test.

It's a good category Betts and one we must all consider when to play it. If the evidence is blond, i've found a few pics where a player is deffo blond, but in others not. probs blow dried his hair for panini.

[Betty Blue]

It's a good category Betts and one we must all consider when to play it. If the evidence is blond, i've found a few pics where a player is deffo blond, but in others not. probs blow dried his hair for panini.

Haha yeah, there's a few even I'm unsure of to be honest. So hoping it will lead to some good old fashioned in-thread debates.

[Hazell]

If you want to change your pick you are totally welcome to. Musk too. I wasn't trying to trick anyone with that category. Just figured with it being the least wordy of them and and not including the words natural blond, people would see it won't be too strict. Of course, if someone tries to sneak in obviously brown hair it won't pass the test.

Thanks. I'll stick I think. I like to live dangerously. Also have a bunch of other players I want to pick so will probably spend ages deciding who to replace him with.

[Sarge]

Sorry lads only in from work, up to my proverbial in it so i will get around to my picks so if not about just go.

It'll be fair on you all that I am handicapped.

[Sarge]

Can someone be a lamb and PM next 

[Draex]

Still Lastadors pick so you're gravy!

[Betty Blue]

By the way, Air Jota is no longer with us *ahem* and has been taken out of the draft order. Pretty sure Tubby is pretending he's out too, which means we're down to 15 drafters now. So if anyone watching wants to jump in then there's still space 

[Betty Blue]

Quite wanted Suarez as my Heavy Metal footballer (Klopp would have loved him), but that goal celebration is one of my faves ever so. Also wanted to help give you all more ideas of what fits that category since it's quite subjective 

Made CIT's pick as well. So over to Popcorn.

Interesting Gerrrard seems to have slipped lower down the order than usual. His recent transgressions probably having an impact. Can't stand him as a person these days to be honest, but can't deny his footballing ability. There's another much worse pick (not Saudi related) that I wonder if anyone will dare make or may even unknowingly make