Author Topic: 70's Draft Interest (Read 9560 times)

deFacto please, you bastards · « **on:** November 23, 2020, 05:19:29 pm »

Betty would be running this if we have enough

If you're in, post

-deFacto
-Lastrador
-Trend
-Ubb
-Sheer
-Viva Bobby
-Claus

Samie · « **Reply #1 on:** November 23, 2020, 05:20:59 pm »

Did you really need to create a separate thread?

Lastrador · « **Reply #2 on:** November 23, 2020, 05:28:52 pm »

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #3 on:** November 23, 2020, 05:48:35 pm »

Quote from: Samie on November 23, 2020, 05:20:59 pm

Did you really need to create a separate thread?

yes. Because people keep posting that they're not interested in the thread where we're looking for people who are interested. If you aren't interested, it's understood, but why post?

Trendisnotdestiny · « **Reply #4 on:** November 23, 2020, 07:40:37 pm »

I would like to participate

Yay

btw, I would like to publicly apologize to Lastra for the Gomez Incident from a past draft - and pledge to vote for his team infinitum until forgiveness or victory occurs.

tubby · « **Reply #5 on:** November 23, 2020, 08:32:59 pm »

If you do need someone to make up the numbers I'll get involved.

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #6 on:** November 23, 2020, 09:06:03 pm »

Good stuff, 4 so far

Trendisnotdestiny · « **Reply #7 on:** November 23, 2020, 10:11:36 pm »

I think Sheer Mag, The notorious VBG and Claus are in too

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #8 on:** November 23, 2020, 10:12:13 pm »

Quote from: Trendisdestiny on November 23, 2020, 10:11:36 pm

I think Sheer Mag, The notorious VBG and Claus are in too

Cheers list updated to 7

El Lobo · « **Reply #9 on:** November 23, 2020, 10:19:25 pm »

Think 70s is a step too far back, be interesting to see what sides get picked though

Betty Blue · « **Reply #10 on:** November 23, 2020, 10:31:06 pm »

A stray thought to help improve interest, could we consider combining the 60s and 70s into one draft or even going further and saying ALL pre-80s footballers are eligible. Maybe that would invalidate the team from being put up against the 80/90/00/10s teams, but if this lack of interest is anything to go by then this team will get trounced anyway. It would also even the draft playing field massively since a lot more worldies like Pele, Di Stefano and Puskas would enter the picture.

Something Worse · « **Reply #11 on:** November 23, 2020, 10:34:26 pm »

Quote from: fucking appalled on November 23, 2020, 10:19:25 pm

Think 70s is a step too far back, be interesting to see what sides get picked though

I haven't done any research but I was thinking about it and I think you could easily get 8 teams worth.

16 would be impossible though

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #12 on:** November 23, 2020, 10:47:51 pm »

Quote from: Betty Blue on November 23, 2020, 10:31:06 pm

A stray thought to help improve interest, could we consider combining the 60s and 70s into one draft or even going further and saying ALL pre-80s footballers are eligible. Maybe that would invalidate the team from being put up against the 80/90/00/10s teams, but if this lack of interest is anything to go by then this team will get trounced anyway. It would also even the draft playing field massively since a lot more worldies like Pele, Di Stefano and Puskas would enter the picture.

The 60 and 70's combo definitely makes it even more interesting.

Lastrador · « **Reply #13 on:** November 23, 2020, 11:25:42 pm »

Quote from: Betty Blue on November 23, 2020, 10:31:06 pm

A stray thought to help improve interest, could we consider combining the 60s and 70s into one draft or even going further and saying ALL pre-80s footballers are eligible. Maybe that would invalidate the team from being put up against the 80/90/00/10s teams, but if this lack of interest is anything to go by then this team will get trounced anyway. It would also even the draft playing field massively since a lot more worldies like Pele, Di Stefano and Puskas would enter the picture.

Yep, that's a good one.

Trendisnotdestiny · « **Reply #14 on:** November 24, 2020, 12:10:17 am »

Quote from: deFacto please, you bastards on November 23, 2020, 10:47:51 pm

The 60 and 70's combo definitely makes it even more interesting.

Agreed

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #15 on:** November 24, 2020, 08:17:43 am »

I’d participate if it actually begins soon

KingLuis10 · « **Reply #16 on:** November 24, 2020, 11:30:47 am »

I'll play.

Would be great if we went even further back than the 60s as well, as Betty suggests. I've always loved drafting players who played way back in the 1930s or whatever. They never win you many votes, but it's fun learning about them and trying to figure out what sort of players they were.

vivabobbygraham · « **Reply #17 on:** November 24, 2020, 11:51:36 am »

Going back to the 70's is too far for some never mind before that. I understand it adds to the intrigue for the pure drafters but sadly, there are few too many of them now. Stick to the 70's I say. Those who have no inkling of the delight of 70's football with it's dodgy pitches, crunching tackles, fisticuffs, along with the sublime skills and courage that were required to play under such circumstances really do need to give their heads a wobble if they really appreciate drafting. As for numbers, fuck them if they don't wanna play. Get 8 and let's dance. Two leagues of four with maybe a twist. Other drafters nominate each teams best player who has to drop out of one of the league games, your choice, and bring a sub in. Something, anything, let's crack on.

Samie · « **Reply #18 on:** November 24, 2020, 11:55:20 am »

VBG's rallying war cry convinced me, go on then bastards. make it 60/70's draft.

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #19 on:** November 24, 2020, 12:03:30 pm »

-deFacto
-Lastrador
-Trend
-Ubb
-Sheer
-Viva Bobby
-Claus
-Samie
-Gerry
-KingLuis

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #20 on:** November 24, 2020, 12:03:52 pm »

Quote from: Gerry Attrick on November 24, 2020, 08:17:43 am

I’d participate if it actually begins soon

Why, you going to sleep?

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #21 on:** November 24, 2020, 12:04:16 pm »

Quote from: KingLuis10 on November 24, 2020, 11:30:47 am

I'll play.

Would be great if we went even further back than the 60s as well, as Betty suggests. I've always loved drafting players who played way back in the 1930s or whatever. They never win you many votes, but it's fun learning about them and trying to figure out what sort of players they were.

We all know you're gonna draft Hakimi's and Mbappe's parents