Topic: 90's Football Draft - Discussion/ Sign up

[Crosby Nick]

I’ve not picked a defender yet. I’ve come this far, I think I’ll sort my final attacking option next and then cobble a back four together from Norwich and Ipswich stalwarts.

[El Lobo]

Paolo Montero

[Crosby Nick]

I hate Hazell. Or maybe I love him because he essentially picks the same players I’d pick every time. You and Tubby are almost as bad.

[RobbieRedman]

Overmars being selected is a big blow to my plans, just praying no one takes plan b, Jason Wilcox, I would hate for that to happen

[Crosby Nick]

Overmars being selected is a big blow to my plans, just praying no one takes plan b, Jason Wilcox, I would hate for that to happen

I’ll do you a deal. I won’t pick Wilcox as long as you promise to leave me Stuart Ripley?

[Elzar]

What's going on with VivaBobby?

[RobbieRedman]

I’ll do you a deal. I won’t pick Wilcox as long as you promise to leave me Stuart Ripley?

That's no problem at all, deal. However I think it's quite obvious now what both our next target will be after our wingers, we're probably going to face stiff competition now for David Batty. Who can forget the impact he had on Newcastles title challenge when Keegan signed him in January '96.

[PoetryInMotion]

It wasn't dull where I was sitting.  Saw firsthand Germany beat Belgium at Soldier Field.  Wonderful match. 

Actually all across the US for the first time in our history, we witnessed the beautiful game in a way that our country had not experienced.  New, exciting and vibrant.   

Romania v Argentina was a great match.  Loved Holland v Ireland as well.  Enjoyed the Brazil-US match, intense.  And we did get the two best teams of the tournament - in Italy and Brazil (but sometimes the best games are masked by the final as the outcome overshadows what happened in the tournament) although the Germans would be hard to argue with as well. 

And BD, your other points mask a few details as well - Golden boot was shared between Russia's Selenko (5 goals in 1 game against Cameroon skewing your analysis) and Hristo Stoickov who did make it past the group stages.  Each had 6 goals at the end of the tournament.  How many Golden Boots make it to the finals?  Every World Cup?

Selenko 6 (group stages all - 5 in 1 game against Cameroon)
Stoickov 3 (group stages and 3 in knockout).
Romario 5 (right there I'd say)
Bebeto 3 (not too far off)

More than decent partnership --- one of the most memorable national team partnerships of the 90's - 61 goals

C'mon now, this Brazil team was very good --- one that learned how to win ugly after years of torment from Argentina's 3 World Cup Final appearances (2 wins) in last 4 cups while the Selecao were regailed with would shoulda coulda at the biggest stage in global footy.   Tormented because every day is reminder of their talent, their history, and the possibility of soccer immortality.  Tormented because the last 20 years they were being asked how come its been so long since we raised the cup --- Pele.   Tormented because of the new style of play, more defensive than usual and relying upon the boys in the box to do their thing.  And they did their thing. 

Brazil 1994 is one of the epochal teams which called an end to Argentinian dominance -- and inspired all new dreams for the future Selecao, leading to some truly brilliant players to come.   Not even the world's best player over the last 20 years (Messi) can say he has brought his national team to this level.

More than decent, mate.  More than

 

In short, Mauro Silva is the platform of this side.

[Crosby Nick]

That's no problem at all, deal. However I think it's quite obvious now what both our next target will be after our wingers, we're probably going to face stiff competition now for David Batty. Who can forget the impact he had on Newcastles title challenge when Keegan signed him in January '96.

Will he score Kevin? Yes or no?

[RobbieRedman]

Brings back the 'he's gonna flick one you know, he's gonna flick one' ... Another 90's classic

[Crosby Nick]

Brings back the 'he's gonna flick one you know, he's gonna flick one' ... Another 90's classic

Haha yes, that dastardly Ronald Koeman!

Think England had to win in the Netherlands didn’t they? 0-0, Platt through on goal and brought down. Could have been a penalty but deemed just outside the box. Should have been a red but he only got a yellow. England wasted the free kick and then minutes later Koeman scored one (possibly at the second attempt, think it was re-taken).

Did spark all those great Graham Taylor quotes though!

[Elzar]

Had no Xabi to bounce ideas off, and ended up lost in a sea of players.

Presume Claus isn't going to be around for a while again? I'll give him plenty of time to see if he emerges.

[deFacto please, you bastards]

How much is plenty of time?

[Elzar]

How much is plenty of time?

He gets his hour at least, and I have to go into a meeting soon so will maybe run into my hour a bit

[Trendisnotdestiny]

What's going on with VivaBobby?

he's got a work thing.  He'll make it back with a bang!

[RobbieRedman]

Haha yes, that dastardly Ronald Koeman!

Think England had to win in the Netherlands didn’t they? 0-0, Platt through on goal and brought down. Could have been a penalty but deemed just outside the box. Should have been a red but he only got a yellow. England wasted the free kick and then minutes later Koeman scored one (possibly at the second attempt, think it was re-taken).

Did spark all those great Graham Taylor quotes though!

Yes one of the most blatant red cards you'll see.

[Trendisnotdestiny]

Had no Xabi to bounce ideas off, and ended up lost in a sea of players.

Presume Claus isn't going to be around for a while again? I'll give him plenty of time to see if he emerges.

I have Claus' picks people - will post soon - but catching up now.

[Elzar]

That photo of Conte looks like someones taken his head now and put it onto a random Italian players photo.

[Trendisnotdestiny]

Oh joy, essay time again

You love it -- the Arnautovic/Tadic write up contributed to your spasmotic reaction to essays but I know you are a man of words.  I've seen it.

So instead of my words, I'll proffer you up a nice list of the best essayists, you'll enjoy it

[Trendisnotdestiny]

That photo of Conte looks like someones taken his head now and put it onto a random Italian players photo.

Fixed....

[Elzar]

Fixed....

It still does. I feel like his face has been the same for 30 years.

[Crosby Nick]

Good pick of Veron there, always thought he was top quality until he came to England!

[vivabobbygraham]

Really sorry everyone but gonna ave to bail. Had this work come up last minute and taking longer than expected. My apologies

[mikey_LFC]

Really sorry everyone but gonna ave to bail. Had this work come up last minute and taking longer than expected. My apologies

I guess XabiArt or Elzar can have their own team now!

[deFacto please, you bastards]

No Bobby, no party!


If anyone wants to take over Bobby's picks, if not, we should allow the two picks back into the pool for selection D

[mikey_LFC]

No Bobby, no party!


If anyone wants to take over Bobby's picks, if not, we should allow the two picks back into the pool for selection D

I think we should definitely not allow them back into the pool, as they would have been picked before now, if he hadn't picked them

[Hazell]

[deFacto please, you bastards]

I think we should definitely not allow them back into the pool, as they would have been picked before now, if he hadn't picked them

Sometimes you got to make tactical adjustments midway through 

[RobbieRedman]

what's the hold up? who's the clock ticking against?

[mikey_LFC]

Sometimes you got to make tactical adjustments midway through 

Haha, I wonder whose pick is coming up

[deFacto please, you bastards]

Buck Pete aint it?

[Betty Blue]

No Bobby, no party!


If anyone wants to take over Bobby's picks, if not, we should allow the two picks back into the pool for selection D

How many picks is he behind? I might be able to do it in a casual sort of way, since the other two drafts are finished now.

[mikey_LFC]

How many picks is he behind? I might be able to do it in a casual sort of way, since the other two drafts are finished now.

He's got three picks and its his turn again after Buck Pete so that'll be four.

[Betty Blue]

He's got three picks and its his turn again after Buck Pete so that'll be four.

Okay, sound. I've slammed 2 picks in. I'll do the others shortly. I'm just going to do it super casually in the name of honouring Hagi and my good friend Bobby. Helps you not to have uneven numbers too.

[Crosby Nick]

Fucks sake, who invited this prick. Wiping out my shortlist!

[RobbieRedman]

Buck Pete up , then Hazell right?

[Buck Pete]

Ok I’m done. Someone PM Hazell please

[Betty Blue]

Ok I’m done. Someone PM Hazell please

Oi, it's viva betty first. I have no shortlist, so bear with me.

[RobbieRedman]

Ok I’m done. Someone PM Hazell please

done

[Trendisnotdestiny]

Oi, it's viva betty first. I have no shortlist, so bear with me.

Uh huh.... your short lists have micro-phalli (who are you kidding Betts)!  If there was one person who could swoop in a draft in the 6th round and piss everyone off --- it would be you Betts

On another note, are you a practicing guillotine service agent?  Just wondering