Topic: Betty's Christmas Football Draft Draft Sign-up and Discussion Thread

[Hazell]

Didn't notice you'd changed the entire pick! Usually that's not allowed, but as it's a silly Christmas draft I don't mind it. Maybe everyone can have one get out of jail free card in case of a fuck up - provided it's in the same round.

Talking of, I've messed up myself because I didn't read my own rules properly and have snookered myself on a player I need. Unless anyone objects, I'd like to put Effenberg back on the market and swap another guy in.

Thought it was an invalid pick, in which case, I'd have need to pick again anyway. Not fussed either way, like you say 'Tis the season of goodwill to all drafters (hopefully!). Don't mind about swapping Effenberg out if you want, who wants to run these things draconianly anyway.

[Hazell]

Oh and Christmas jumpers presumably don't count as festive outfits?

[Betty Blue]

Thought it was an invalid pick, in which case, I'd have need to pick again anyway. Not fussed either way, like you say 'Tis the season of goodwill to all drafters (hopefully!). Don't mind about swapping Effenberg out if you want, who wants to run these things draconianly anyway.

It was just the category that was invalid, but it's all good with me. Think it's nice to allow some leeway when dealing with these more complex multi-category drafts. Will change mine now. Someone else can enjoy der Tiger

Modric in, Effenberg out.

Currently keeping my streak of punning the name of every player I pick    Can't wait to get to Salihamidžić

[Betty Blue]

Oh and Christmas jumpers presumably don't count as festive outfits?

Generally speaking no, but if it's a really really good one then PM me and I might be lenient. Don't want anyone to struggle with this round.

[Card Cheat]

Sorry chaps was out early this morning, picked just now.

The Joseph Jesus Mary Church whatshisface pick is a humdinger!

[Drinks Sangria]

Why has Effenberg been swapped out?

[Betty Blue]

Why has Effenberg been swapped out?

Because I'm an idiot and didn't read one of the category rules properly

[Betty Blue]

Sorry chaps was out early this morning, picked just now.

The Joseph Jesus Mary Church whatshisface pick is a humdinger!

The pun one is just meant to be very silly. Don't think too hard on it. Look at some of the awful puns we've had so far    As long as you avoid going too bible-y then it's cool with me.

The idea of the whole draft is to not take things too seriously 

[Chakan]

I have no idea who’s turn it is

[Drinks Sangria]

Because I'm an idiot and didn't read one of the category rules properly

Picked a better player anyway!

Lobo’s turn I believe.

[Betty Blue]

Picked a better player anyway!

Lobo’s turn I believe.

Der Tiger was no slouch either though. Probably one of my favourite players ever. Players like him who could completely intimidate the opposition AND pass like a dream rarely exist nowadays.

Anyway, if anyone needs an emergency player change at any point then ask in here. I want everyone to enjoy the draft and not get stuck in any dead ends.

I have been staring at hands of Santa and Figo for many minutes and they generally seem similar. The Santa has a similar olive skin. The physique is similar too.

Since it is from his official page, Ill allow this. Edit: I have also PM'ed Luis Figo on Facebook to check if this is true.

I was doing exactly this last night and thought the same about his hands    I also checked his instagram and he posted the same picture there, so seems pretty legit.

If Figo replies to you this could go down as one of the great RAWK draft moments 

[Samie]

Maxwell or Betty please update selection thread. 

[Betty Blue]

Maxwell or Betty please update selection thread. 

Done!

Teams

Gerry Attrick: L. Messi[4/11], B. Moore[2], G. Hagi [3],

Lawnmowerman: M. Laudrup [10], Gullit [6], G. Muller [11]

Max_powers: D. Maradona[4], Rijkaard [6], Hyppia [10],

Drink Sangaria: Ronaldo [1/6], Maldini [6], Henry [1/8/9/11]

Lastrador: L. Matthaus[5], Pele [7], J. Santamaría [6]

Adz LFC: F. Beckenbauer[2/1/7], Cruyff [6], Eto'o [1/3/7/8/11],

Tubby: Litmanen [10], Kante [4], Figo [5],

Robbie Redman: R. Carlos [3/4], Van Basten [5/11], Haaland [10],

Betty: Ronaldinho [6/7], Garrincha [4/6], Effenberg Modric [2/6/7/8]

Red1977: S. Gerrard [6/8], Roy Keane[7/1/2/8], Souness [1]

Chakan: G. Best [5], Baresi[6], Redondo [1],

Nick: M. Salah[8/11], Salas [9], Puskas [6],

Samie: A. Iniesta [4], Eusebio [1], Ballack [9], Robben [8]

El lobo: Romario [4], P Viera [9], Mbappe [5], Desailly [6]

Hazell: Van Dijk [2/7/8], Batistuta Di Stefano [6/11], Mascherano [1/2], A. Davies [1/6/10]

Card Cheat: Zidane[1] , Dalglish [5/4/6/7], Buffon [7], Zola [4/6]

[Betty Blue]

Merry Christmarcel Desailly

Congrats, Lobo. I think that might be the worst pun yet. You're lucky Max isn't awake right now.

[Chakan]

Woah when did Di Stefano get picked!?!?

That was going to be my next pick

[Betty Blue]

Woah when did Di Stefano gets picked!?!?

That was going to be my next pick

Hazell changed his pick last round without informing us. He's on Santa's naughty list now.

[Chakan]

Hazell changed his pick last round without informing us. He's on Santa's naughty list now.

Ah FFS.

Hold have to change my pick now.

[Lastrador]

Hazell changed his pick last round without informing us. He's on Santa's naughty list now.

Does that mean he's not gonna get those hipster skinny jeans that he wanted?

[Hazell]

Sorry mate, I did post I changed my pick but just like in real life, was ignored.

[Chakan]

Sorry mate, I did post I changed my pick but just like in real life, was ignored.

It's alright mate, I'm just trying to decide if I really really want to pick this player next.

I mean 4th round it's a fantastic pick but fuck me i'll probably lose because of it.

[Samie]

Nick you're going the wrong way. PM up, not down. 

[Lastrador]

Nick you're going the wrong way. PM up, not down.

Signs of old age.

[Chakan]

Ugh I can't do it. I can't pick him.

[Crosby Nick]

Nick you're going the wrong way. PM up, not down. 

I had a PM from Chakan saying it was my go so presume he’d just picked. Was he just being an old busybody?

[Chakan]

I had a PM from Chakan saying it was my go so presume he’d just picked. Was he just being an old busybody?

I PM everyone mate. Just incase someone forgets.

[Drinks Sangria]

Mad that Xavi lasted this long. Is it unfair that in the past, Drafters have overlooked him unless he could be paired with Iniesta?

[Chakan]

Mad that Xavi lasted this long. Is it unfair that in the past, Drafters have overlooked him unless he could be paired with Iniesta?

Yeah absolutely mad that. He's a fantastic player on his own.

[tubby]

I think it's because he's so strongly associated with a very specific set up, people don't like putting him in a double-pivot.

[Crosby Nick]

I think it's because he's so strongly associated with a very specific set up, people don't like putting him in a double-pivot.

I put him with Vieira in one of my early drafts. Can’t remember the criteria or the rest of the team but think it would have been quality.

[Chakan]

That's who I was considering, just couldn't bring myself to pick the c*nt.

[Chakan]

fuck shit and piss

[Betty Blue]

I’ve got a new motto when I pick. It’s called “what would Samie do”. Surely nothing can go wrong 

[Samie]

 

Then doing the opposite? 

[Betty Blue]

Then doing the opposite? 

Haha that would be smart actually

[Betty Blue]

Loving seeing some of these more obscure second and third kits. Should do a football shirt draft one of these days.

[RobbieRedman]

Batistuta already gone Adz

[Hazell]

Batistuta already gone Adz

No he hasn't. And he's in a Santa suit. FFS.

[Adz LFC]

Batistuta already gone Adz

No he hasn't. And he's in a Santa suit. FFS.

Sorry mate, I did post I changed my pick but just like in real life, was ignored.

I was listening mate

[RobbieRedman]

Ignore me then  


festive spirit and all that

[Chakan]

Is rule number 9, as a teammate or just in any match?