Topic: The 'Built in their Image' Football Draft - Discussion Thread

[RobbieRedman]

Please could someone do the honours for me? Yellow kit in honour of the mighty Hornets!

Sherwood

Bergomi   Ferdinand   Pearce
Neal                                 Young
Ince    De Bruyne

McManaman

Rush   Keegan

hows this?

[RobbieRedman]

I'll sort you gents out, 5 minutes.

soz didn't see this i'll leave DS's to you

[Crosby Nick]

Cheers Robbie!

You can’t polish a turd, but thanks for trying!

[red1977]

soz didn't see this i'll leave DS's to you

Ok, neh probs.

[vivabobbygraham]

How do I transfer my team off buildlineup.com on to here, please?

[RobbieRedman]

How do I transfer my team off buildlineup.com on to here, please?

that bit i dont know, so i snip mine, save it, then upload to imgur and get a link to share from there

[red1977]

This ok DS?

[tubby]

How do I transfer my team off buildlineup.com on to here, please?

Download image (there's a button somewhere), then upload it here: https://imgbb.com/

[mikey_LFC]

Thanks for the tip Tubby!

[Max_powers]

[NICHOLLS]

TEAM JOGA BONITO... the beautiful game:
- centrebacks who are good on the ball, dominant in the air and aggressive man-markers. Also a dangerous threat on set pieces.
- fullbacks who attack down the wing overlapping my inverted wingforwards. Possessing solid dribbling/crossing skills. Ze Roberto can play as an inverted fullback too, supporting Lothar and combining with our playmakers.
- a complete midfield, who can control the game through possession, win the ball back quick, both dynamic and expressive. Masters of passing and space awareness.
- versatile wingforwards, who can play on both the wing, centrally or drop deeper (both creative and goalscoring threats). A prolific striker who is a master in the box.

[Drinks Sangria]

This ok DS?

Thank you very much kind sir, that’s great.

[vivabobbygraham]

Loads of goals there...at both ends. Good team

[mikey_LFC]

Just waiting on the last pick to come in and the last teams to be posted then I’ll draw the groups for the draft, and post the rules for changes.

[vivabobbygraham]

Alonso 11


Had lots of choice for most positions including cb where I had the opportunity to draft Hierro who was genuinely Xabi' hero so he is captain also. Had fun doing it. Well in Mikey. This team would give anyone a game. Top side and I commend it to the house

[vivabobbygraham]

This ok DS?

Boss Christmas tree

[vivabobbygraham]

that bit i dont know, so i snip mine, save it, then upload to imgur and get a link to share from there

Ta, mate

[vivabobbygraham]

Download image (there's a button somewhere), then upload it here: https://imgbb.com/

thanks, tubby

[mikey_LFC]

Alonso 11


Had lots of choice for most positions. Had fun doing it. Well in Mikey. This team would give anyone a game. Top side and I commend it to the house

No worries. You put together a very good side, should do well.

[Draex]

[Draex]

This is Mbappes best 11 of all time.. Just saying

[mikey_LFC]

This is Mbappes best 11 of all time.. Just saying

Let’s hope he doesn’t go into management! No balance to that team at all.

[Draex]

Let’s hope he doesn’t go into management! No balance to that team at all.

Zidane as the 6 is a bold strategy I'll give him that.

[Wullie160975]

It's basically a 4-0-1-5

[Betty Blue]

Team Maldini. Purple was the only colour the Milan/Juve/Inter lads could agree on.

[Betty Blue]

It's basically a 4-0-1-5

With two leftbacks. At least pick Baresi at CB.

[Wullie160975]

I can't say anything. Maldini was going to be a CB in my team until I wasn't allowed him 

[Betty Blue]

I can't say anything. Maldini was going to be a CB in my team until I wasn't allowed him 

Of course, he was a great CB too. But I'd argue his peak position was LB. Baresi should always come first for pure CB ability.

[mikey_LFC]

Of course, he was a great CB too. But I'd argue his peak position was LB. Baresi should always come first for pure CB ability.

I can trust in your vote then! 

[Samie]

I think we should thank his old man the most.  Elite swimmers!

[mikey_LFC]

Would people rather 4 groups (3 of 3 and 1 of 4) or 2 groups (1 of 6, the other 7)?

[red1977]

Would people rather 4 groups (3 of 3 and 1 of 4) or 2 groups (1 of 6, the other 7)?

What ever you think is best.

[Draex]

Would people rather 4 groups (3 of 3 and 1 of 4) or 2 groups (1 of 6, the other 7)?

Whatever you want Mikey, this thread is a nice and safe space away from the crazy week.

[mikey_LFC]

Whatever you want Mikey, this thread is a nice and safe space away from the crazy week.

Maybe more games is better then!

I’ll put together the groups tomorrow.

[vivabobbygraham]

Of course, he was a great CB too. But I'd argue his peak position was LB. Baresi should always come first for pure CB ability.

Maldini was and still is the Prince of left backs. The best there's ever been. Similarly Baresi at centre back. The best

[mikey_LFC]

So here are the two groups:

Group A
Nicholls
Robbie
Wullie
Mikey
Nick
Tubby
Samie

Group B
Drinks Sangria
Betty
Draex
Viva
Max
Red1977

Everyone will play everyone in their group once with the top 4 from each group qualifying for the QFs. 4th place will play 1st in the other group, and 2nd will play 3rd, so keep strengthening your teams throughout the competition. The semi finals will be the winners of the 1st in A v 4th in B against the winners of 3rd in A v 2nd in B, and vice versa for the other semi final.

Rules for strengthening your teams:

After each rounds of games in each group (1 group has 5 rounds, the other 7), teams will be able to make changes to their teams, by exchanging out their current players for new players. All teams must still include 11 different categories with 1 category assigned to each player. Any player dropped from your team becomes available to draft for other players.

On top of this, new categories will be introduced after the 2nd, 4th and final rounds of games in both groups have finished. New categories will be posted during final games in each of the rounds listed, with changes in those categories open once those games finish. There will not be any draft order, so just post your picks in the selection thread with the players you'd like to drop. After these you will still have 11 different categories represented, even though there will then be more than 11 categories.

Each round of games will run for 24 hours, with games from Group A and Group B playing on alternating days. Your groups rest days will be when you can make changes to your teams. To make a change on these rest days, just post your change in the discussion group.

If you make any changes to your teams please post a new line-up to be used for future rounds.

Once the groups are done and the final round of changes are complete your teams will be locked down for the knock out rounds.

I hope that all makes sense. I'll be posting the first round of games shortly.

Best of Luck!

[Draex]

A draft within a draft, inception drafting..

After yesterday I’m not sure my head can take it, but I like it.

[red1977]

Cheers Mikey. When we swap do we swap a player for another player in that same category eg: If I swap Coman which is category 6, I can only replace him with another category 6 player linked to my inspiration or i am free to choose another category say i can replace him with a category 11 as long as the player is not taken? I would then have x2 category 11s.

[mikey_LFC]

Cheers Mikey. When we swap do we swap a player for another player in that same category eg: If I swap Coman which is category 6, I can only replace him with another category 6 player linked to my inspiration or i am free to choose another category say i can replace him with a category 11 as long as the player is not taken? I would then have x2 category 11s.

So you can replace a category 6 player with a category 11 player only if you also replace your category 11 player with a category 6 player. Basically you can make all the changes you want but need all 11 categories still represented at the end.

[red1977]

So you can replace a category 6 player with a category 11 player only if you also replace your category 11 player with a category 6 player. Basically you can make all the changes you want but need all 11 categories still represented at the end.

Got you. Cheers.