Author Topic: Diamond Anniversary Draft (1962 - 2022) - SELECTION THREAD (Read 4295 times)

RobbieRedman · « **Reply #40 on:** November 24, 2022, 05:15:40 pm »

Lilian Thuram 98-02

NICHOLLS · « **Reply #41 on:** November 24, 2022, 05:43:21 pm »

Andreas Brehme (86-90)

A special fullback needed:
- elite passing and crossing skills required (accuracy, swerve, power and technique)
- able to play the full flank (fullback/wingback/winger) or tuck in centrally
- solid defender and positional sense
- vertical/horizontal passes to switch play/stretch opponent
- clutch player (assist/goal)
- team player
- set-piece specialist (corners and free kicks)

El Lobo · « **Reply #42 on:** November 24, 2022, 05:54:34 pm »

Marcel Desailly - 94-98

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #43 on:** November 24, 2022, 06:06:09 pm »

Xabi Alonso (2008-2012)

Hazell · « **Reply #44 on:** November 24, 2022, 06:30:27 pm »

Graeme Souness (1980-1984)

Samie · « **Reply #45 on:** November 24, 2022, 06:49:52 pm »

Sergio Busquets/ 09-13

Lastrador · « **Reply #46 on:** November 24, 2022, 07:22:31 pm »

Arjen Robben - 2010-2014

JordanTremenderson · « **Reply #47 on:** November 24, 2022, 07:54:39 pm »

Sami Hyypiä - 99 - 04

Sheer Magnetism · « **Reply #48 on:** November 24, 2022, 09:29:00 pm »

Luka Modric 2015-19

Betty Blue · « **Reply #49 on:** November 24, 2022, 10:38:48 pm »

Manager pick -

Jock Stein

"I mean it when I say we don’t just want to win this cup. We want to win it playing good football, to make neutrals glad we’ve done it, glad to remember how we did it." (the anti-Pulis

)

Re-creation project The Lisbon Lions -

Betty Blue · « **Reply #50 on:** November 24, 2022, 10:46:35 pm »

First two picks -

George Best (67-71) >>>> Jimmy Johnstone

&

John Barnes (87-91) >>>> Bobbie Lennox

Betty Blue · « **Reply #51 on:** November 24, 2022, 11:00:28 pm »

Picks 3 and 4 -

Fabio Cannavaro (02-06) >>>> Billy McNeill (the captain, organiser and all-round tough bastard, I can think of no better stand-in than Fabio)

&

Roberto Carlos (98-02) >>>> Tommy Gemmell (one of the first rampaging attacking fullbacks of his era, who else but Roberto to replace him)

Sheer Magnetism · « **Reply #52 on:** November 24, 2022, 11:35:34 pm »

N'Golo Kante - 2015-19

vivabobbygraham · « **Reply #53 on:** November 25, 2022, 12:30:10 am »

Claude Makelele [2001-05]

Alessandro Nesta [2003-07]

JordanTremenderson · « **Reply #54 on:** November 25, 2022, 11:18:45 am »

David Beckham (98-02)

Lastrador · « **Reply #55 on:** November 25, 2022, 12:19:05 pm »

Cafú - 1998-2002

Samie · « **Reply #56 on:** November 25, 2022, 02:08:53 pm »

Philipp Lahm/ 10-14

Hazell · « **Reply #57 on:** November 25, 2022, 03:05:24 pm »

Ian Rush (1983-1987)

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #58 on:** November 25, 2022, 03:20:20 pm »

Javier Mascherano (2007-2011)

El Lobo · « **Reply #59 on:** November 25, 2022, 03:28:35 pm »

Giuseppe Bergomi - 87-91

NICHOLLS · « **Reply #60 on:** November 25, 2022, 03:49:12 pm »

Elias Figueroa 72-76

The complete centreback:
- talented ball playing centrehalf, able to build from the back, initiate attacks from deep with long vertical balls and make marauding runs
- expert man marker (world class positional sense and reading of the game)
- strong and pacey, able to deal with a #9 target man in the box or quick forwards on the high line.
- natural leader and organiser

RobbieRedman · « **Reply #61 on:** November 25, 2022, 04:00:21 pm »

Andres Iniesta 06-10

Philanthropist · « **Reply #62 on:** November 25, 2022, 04:15:47 pm »

Bobby Moore 1963-67 Pick 3
Giorgio Chiellini 2012-16 Pick 4

Betty Blue · « **Reply #63 on:** November 25, 2022, 04:28:26 pm »

Johan Neeskens (70-74) >>>> Bobby Murdoch (From what I've read, both the engine and the creator, capable of scoring long rangers, tough in the tackle, and a pass master in the middle. Inter manager, Helenio Herrera, described Bobby as "my complete footballer". Which is exactly how Neeskens is often described)

Betty Blue · « **Reply #64 on:** November 25, 2022, 05:31:55 pm »

Paul Breitner (78-82) >>>> Bertie Auld (information on Auld's playing style is fairly scarce, but like Bobby Murdoch he was an all rounder and another big goal threat from midfield. He also started out playing on the left side similar to Breitner. So he feels like a good fit here and I reckon him and Neeskens would form a hell of a partnership)

RobbieRedman · « **Reply #65 on:** November 25, 2022, 05:40:10 pm »

Rio Ferdinand 06-10

NICHOLLS · « **Reply #66 on:** November 25, 2022, 06:20:31 pm »

Gaetano Scirea 78-82

Graceful complete centreback required:
- not a tenacious stopper, but a ball-playing centerback whose game is based on clean interceptions, positioning and reading of the game.
- strong athletic build, comfortable and elegant on the ball.
- leader of men and highly respected

El Lobo · « **Reply #67 on:** November 25, 2022, 06:24:58 pm »

Michael Ballack - 01-04

Philanthropist · « **Reply #68 on:** November 25, 2022, 07:04:03 pm »

Simeone

Platini 1983-87
Rooney 2008-12
Giorgio Chiellini 2012-16
Drogba 2006-10
Essien 2006-10
Figo 1996-00

Hazell · « **Reply #69 on:** November 25, 2022, 09:32:27 pm »

Ruud Krol (1970-1974)

Samie · « **Reply #70 on:** November 25, 2022, 09:40:05 pm »

Trent Alexander-Arnold/ 17-21

Lastrador · « **Reply #71 on:** November 26, 2022, 02:51:22 am »

Kylian Mbappé

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #72 on:** November 26, 2022, 10:27:00 am »

Ivan Zamarano (1994-1998)

Sheer Magnetism · « **Reply #73 on:** November 26, 2022, 11:08:10 am »

Jari Litmanen 1993-97

Sheer Magnetism · « **Reply #74 on:** November 26, 2022, 01:08:17 pm »

Fernando Hierro - 1998-2002

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Lastrador · « **Reply #75 on:** November 26, 2022, 04:04:25 pm »

Jürgen Kohler 93-97

Samie · « **Reply #76 on:** November 26, 2022, 04:25:44 pm »

Hugo Sánchez/ 86-90

Hazell · « **Reply #77 on:** November 26, 2022, 04:35:42 pm »

Willy Sagnol (2000-2004)

vivabobbygraham · « **Reply #78 on:** November 26, 2022, 05:08:42 pm »

Andrew Robertson [2017-21]

Robert Lewandowski [2017-21]

NICHOLLS · « **Reply #79 on:** November 26, 2022, 07:16:17 pm »

Samuel Eto’o (07-11)

Forward qualities needed:
- insane pace
- lethal finisher and creator
- tactical versatility to play centrally or on wing
- high defensive workrate (able to play as defensive wingforward)
- impressive dribbling and shooting technique
- big game player
- football IQ, able to play in both possession, counter attack and pressing systems