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Makes sense. So just for example then how about Haaland vs Carragher, despite his longevity Carragher was not in that same tier, so does Haaland’s ability win out?

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The formula is Ability divided by Longevity multiplied by How Annoying a Pundit Someone Is and then rounded up by Haircut.

Hahaha. Haaland’s fucked then with his shocking Barnet.
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Makes sense. So just for example then how about Haaland vs Carragher, despite his longevity Carragher was not in that same tier, so does Haaland’s ability win out?

I was just thinking that. It's an interesting question. I'm not the boss of all drafting haha, but I would say it's 70% Haaland. Carra was good and very solid for a long time (and a tad underrated IMO), but never top tier. Could he stop Haaland? On his day, yes. He faced other top tier strikers I won't name and kept them quiet. But he also had absolute mares. Could Haaland tear him a new one? Yes, very much so. So I'd favour Haaland. Though it would depend on many other factors in said game. If Carra had a classier partner like say Hummels (trying not to name available players) to cover his flaws then it might swing back the other way. Nevertheless, Haaland is a fine pick who I'm sure many others would have jumped on had they got the chance.

The formula is Ability divided by Longevity multiplied by How Annoying a Pundit Someone Is and then rounded up by Haircut.

By the square root of did they play for the red mancs subtracted by did they fall out with Ferguson.
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Reminder that we are still doing two hour deadlines. It's moving along nicely right now, but if it slows up at any point we'll switch to one hour.
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Sorry not sorry, he was some player, despite the rest..

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Ah, another team no-one has to worry about in the vote.
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Some filthy people in this draft.

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Some filthy people in this draft.

To be honest I can't stand the City players more than Utd ones, at least Utd didn't cheat their way to the top.

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Probably not the smartest choice blocking England so early, but Fowler and Suarez together would have been just incredible, so fuck it.

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Yeah I'm keeping England open for the time being, but might pull the trigger on my next go.  Some really good picks disappearing quickly.
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I think Jaap Stam is the only acceptable Manc pick because a) he pissed off Ferguson so he must be ok and b) he called the Nevilles ‘busy c*nts’.
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To be honest I can't stand the City players more than Utd ones, at least Utd didn't cheat their way to the top.

I mean, Fergie time? Sure, they didn't financially cheat. Although they were the richest team in the league for some years. Great manager though he was, Ferguson was an absolutely horrible human being. He had a complete stranglehold on the league and every ref in his pocket. Remember what happened when Rafa stood up to their bullshit.

My hatred for United runs far far deeper than the blue mancs.
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I mean, Fergie time? Sure, they didn't financially cheat. Although they were the richest team in the league for some years. Great manager though he was, Ferguson was an absolutely horrible human being. He had a complete stranglehold on the league and every ref in his pocket. Remember what happened when Rafa stood up to their bullshit.

My hatred for United runs far far deeper than the blue mancs.

He was a twat for sure but he offered a lot of support to Kenny during our hard times, I have grudging respect for them whereas City are just a plastic club I have zero respect for them at all.

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I mean, Fergie time? Sure, they didn't financially cheat. Although they were the richest team in the league for some years. Great manager though he was, Ferguson was an absolutely horrible human being. He had a complete stranglehold on the league and every ref in his pocket. Remember what happened when Rafa stood up to their bullshit.

My hatred for United runs far far deeper than the blue mancs.

Well put. And they ruined my teenage years too.

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Well put. And they ruined my teenage years too.

Haha I got ten bells of shit kicked out me by Utd fans every PE lessons during primary school.. Not a city shirt in sight!

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I think Jaap Stan is the only acceptable Manc pick because a) he pissed off Ferguson so he must be ok and b) he called the Nevilles ‘busy c*nts’.

There are a few more acceptable ones who might get picked later. But all the rest are c*nts.

City players are just mercenaries. Tools for Abu Dhabi's long term goals. They don't really give a fuck about any of it. Which as witnessed by Henderson's about turn, one of our own former heroes, none of them really do. That's the reality of modern football. We like to believe that ours are different, but they're not. They'd all dance to whatever tune as long as they're bringing in the big bucks.

He was a twat for sure but he offered a lot of support to Kenny during our hard times, I have grudging respect for them whereas City are just a plastic club I have zero respect for them at all.

United players under Ferguson are different. I don't deny the grudging respect, but he cultivated so much hate in football. His players embodied everything he was and brought to the game. Cantona kicking a fan, Keane abusing referees and deliberately ending a player's career, that twat Evra. All this stemmed from his personality and his win at all costs attitude. He may have done some good in the past, but that doesn't change what his actions did to the game and the players it produced.

(Definitely won't be winning the RAWK United vote after this  :D )
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Fucking about time Torres got picked.
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Fair points Betty but look at Gerrard, a sportswashing PR puppet. There are no good footballers left it seems!

Cantona at Leeds of course ;)

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Fair points Betty but look at Gerrard, a sportswashing PR puppet. There are no good footballers left it seems!

Cantona at Leeds of course ;)

Agreed. That's exactly what I'm saying. They're all c*nts. Why am I even drafting them? I might be having an existential crisis here  :D
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Torres made more appearances for Chelsea than Liverpool, so I think it’s only fair we judge on the majority of his career
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Haaland gone already? Who is picking Amr Zaki then?
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The tail end picks will be interesting, loads of top ones gone, loads of english left, but you can only have the one.

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I forgot how much being in the middle of the order sucks
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I forgot how much being in the middle of the order sucks

The whole “I’ll be sensible and pick someone for my spine…oh fuck it I’ll get a mercurial winger instead and fix my centre midfield in about 16 picks time”.

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The whole “I’ll be sensible and pick someone for my spine…oh fuck it I’ll get a mercurial winger instead and fix my centre midfield in about 16 picks time”.

Perfectly summarised  ;D
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The whole “I’ll be sensible and pick someone for my spine…oh fuck it I’ll get a mercurial winger instead and fix my centre midfield in about 16 picks time”.



A one man spine, niche country also.

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Fordy isn't in the draft mate.

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Probably not the smartest choice blocking England so early, but Fowler and Suarez together would have been just incredible, so fuck it.

Full of dross though Las, mate. All the good ones gone. More value waiting on other country's than the Enguurland brigade. What the fuck have they won over the years. Africa is where it's at my brother
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Waiting is the worst part. Have agonizingly gone back and forth on about seven different players for my next pick. Should have a full XI by the time it's actually my turn.
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Full of dross though Las, mate. All the good ones gone. More value waiting on other country's than the Enguurland brigade. What the fuck have they won over the years. Africa is where it's at my brother

Peter Ndlovu for your next pick I take it old man?

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Waiting is the worst part. Have agonizingly gone back and forth on about seven different players for my next pick. Should have a full XI by the time it's actually my turn.

Mate, take over the Weah baton for me.  8)

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Shall i put mine up or wait a bit longer for Nick?

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Shall i put mine up or wait a bit longer for Nick?

You go, I’ll catch up. Apologies, caught up with work dramas!

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Peter Ndlovu for your next pick I take it old man?

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Dam was hoping Robbo lasted.

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Me and Red1977 have both posted. I would offer to PM the next picker but it’s Betty. Of course he’s aware of this already.

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Me and Red1977 have both posted. I would offer to PM the next picker but it’s Betty. Of course he’s aware of this already.

I PM'd him.

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Peter Ndlovu for your next pick I take it old man?

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Full of dross though Las, mate. All the good ones gone. More value waiting on other country's than the Enguurland brigade. What the fuck have they won over the years. Africa is where it's at my brother
You called it brother. We seem to have a sudden surge in African picks. ;D

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Sorry for the delay. Had bugger all reception at a dinner thing and couldn't properly escape until now. Managed to check in once only to see all my picks had gone again. Brutal round this has been for me! So had to wait 'til I was home to have a re-think.

Anyway, done and happy with my new ultimate plan which will no doubt collapse again in the following 14 picks.
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