Author Topic: Soccer Manager: The Sleeping Giants 20: T'lockdown (Read 215102 times)

KingLuis10 · « **Reply #520 on:** January 3, 2017, 08:49:33 am »

Quote from: Lawnmowerman on January 3, 2017, 08:00:44 am

Was always the plan to buy one 'marquee' and build around him. I wouldn't have had the balls for Messi! Think from here on in it'll be mid 20s yr olds in the 10-16m price range. Would get another 10 to 15 players at that price range with what i have left. I'll be fairly comfortable. May splurge on one other big signing. Others are in squeeky bum mode.

Yeah similar plan myself, I call it the Robben PSV model

One high rated forward carrying the rest of the team. Think I may be building an even bigger one man team this time around!

Quote from: JSteve on January 3, 2017, 08:12:34 am

My plan is pretty much the opposite I think. Struggling a bit with the marquee pick though.

Might just split the cash and go for two solid higher rated players.

Coutinho is pretty marquee-y, you just got him for a good price! Struggling with the same decision myself though....go for one more big player or spread the wealth around? Tough decision. Would've loved Douglas Costa if he'd lasted another round, amazing pick at this stage.

RK7 · « **Reply #521 on:** January 3, 2017, 09:10:53 am »

Does Liam realise you need a squad of 21 players minimum?

Klippity Klopp · « **Reply #522 on:** January 3, 2017, 10:02:42 am »

It's not your go is it Mondzz?

But I think I can go now can't I?

'Mondzz' · « **Reply #523 on:** January 3, 2017, 10:05:24 am »

Quote from: Klippity Klopp on January 3, 2017, 10:02:42 am

It's not your go is it Mondzz?

But I think I can go now can't I?

My bad I thought it was every hour since the last pick at 7:45 it's 9:00am though isn't it. Go ed mate your pick now.

KingLuis10 · « **Reply #524 on:** January 3, 2017, 10:05:30 am »

Quote from: Klippity Klopp on January 3, 2017, 10:02:42 am

It's not your go is it Mondzz?

But I think I can go now can't I?

Yeah your turn then Mondzz. Got Independiente's picks ready as well.

KingLuis10 · « **Reply #525 on:** January 3, 2017, 10:14:24 am »

Card Cheat's not been online today so I'll try to get Max's picks through Ilias, give me a sec

Klippity Klopp · « **Reply #526 on:** January 3, 2017, 10:30:08 am »

Thought it was time to splash some cash.

Card Cheat · « **Reply #527 on:** January 3, 2017, 12:19:08 pm »

Quote from: KingLuis10 on January 3, 2017, 10:14:24 am

Card Cheat's not been online today so I'll try to get Max's picks through Ilias, give me a sec

Cheers mate.

Lawnmowerman · « **Reply #528 on:** January 3, 2017, 01:24:36 pm »

Come on cupcakes, get the fingers out

kesey · « **Reply #529 on:** January 3, 2017, 01:28:31 pm »

Let us know when its my go.

Lawnmowerman · « **Reply #530 on:** January 3, 2017, 01:30:08 pm »

Quote from: kesey on January 3, 2017, 01:28:31 pm

Let us know when its my go.

How long do you think it will take you to make it??

RK7 you're up. Zendens time passed

Zend...en the clowns · « **Reply #531 on:** January 3, 2017, 01:38:11 pm »

Shit didnt even realise it was mine, will do it now (first day back at graft

) Crack on though lads.

RK7 · « **Reply #532 on:** January 3, 2017, 02:09:58 pm »

Lost out on 2 targets today so had to re-think. Sorry for the delay everyone.

Klippity Klopp · « **Reply #533 on:** January 3, 2017, 02:28:54 pm »

Selections:

Card Cheat - Alaba, Krychowiak, Kimmich, Carrasco, Oblak, Kroos, Felipe Anderson
Midget - Neymar, Pogback, Verratti, Icardi, Romagnoli, Casemiro, Rugani
LM - Griezmann, Ousmane Dembele, Jesus, Bellerin, Weigl, Gaya, Ter-Stegen
Kesey - Dybala, Leno, Ricardo Rodriguez, Thiago, Florenzi, Isco, Aurier
Betty - Alexis Sanchez, Aubamenyang, Chiellini, Firmino, Rakitic, Rui Patricio, Pick 7,
RK7 - Bale, Umtiti, Dele Alli, Koke, Saul, Cancelo, Asensio, Bailly
Zenden - Ronaldo, Varane, Mascherano, Lewandowski, Ribery, David Luiz, DeGea, Draxler
Jsteve - Kante, Coutinho, Mane, Kane, Clyne, Sandro, Manolas, Mickeyryan
Liam G - Courtois, Hazard, Pique, Muller, Henderson, Matip, Carvajal, Andre Silva
KingLuis - Renato Sanches, Messi, Donnaruma, Henrichs, Tah, Mbappe, Van Dijk, Belotti
Matze_LFC - DeBruyne, Xabi Alonso, Buffon, Alderweild, Lacazette, Witsel, Douglas Costa, Miranda
4 - Iniesta, Thiago Silva, Godin, Modric, Dani Alves, Higuain, Pick 7, Pick 8
Klippity Klopp - Ibrahimovich, Lahm, Tevez, Evra, Cech, DeRossi, Busquets, Ramos
Mondzz - Suarez, Robben, Diego Costa, Hart, Kovacic, Carvalho, Koulibaly, Coentrao
Illias (proxy Luis)- Aguero, Pjanic, Raphael Guerreiro, Nainggolan, Fabinho, Sidibe, Martial, Can
Maximus (proxy CardCheat) - Azplicueta, Hummels, Boateng, Marquinhos, Reus, Tolisso, Dier, Berardi

Money Spent:

Klippity Klopp · « **Reply #534 on:** January 3, 2017, 03:22:14 pm »

RK7 went at 2.07pm

Betty made one pick which he was behind on, but still has another.

As it is past 3.07pm, it goes onto the next player which is Kesey, who has until 4.07pm.

LM and Midget need to hold their horses.

Unless I am mistaken?!

Lawnmowerman · « **Reply #535 on:** January 3, 2017, 03:24:42 pm »

Quote from: Klippity Klopp on January 3, 2017, 03:22:14 pm

RK7 went at 2.07pm

Betty made one pick which he was behind on, but still has another.

As it is past 3.07pm, it goes onto the next player which is Kesey, who has until 4.07pm.

LM and Midget need to hold their horses.

Unless I am mistaken?!

We're skipping Kesey, all draft. He makes his pick when he comes on

Yeah, it seems Betty has another pick. He'll have to make two when he comes on. Shoulda made them when he picked Rabiot. Obv not aware

Betty Blue · « **Reply #536 on:** January 3, 2017, 03:29:52 pm »

Quote from: Lawnmowerman on January 3, 2017, 03:24:42 pm

We're skipping Kesey, all draft. He makes his pick when he comes on

Yeah, it seems Betty has another pick. He'll have to make two when he comes on. Shoulda made them when he picked Rabiot. Obv not aware

No one bothered to PM me last night and I was too exhausted after a late shift to check in properly, so I missed my first choice picks. Just keep moving for now. I'll catch up when I can.

Lawnmowerman · « **Reply #537 on:** January 3, 2017, 03:31:33 pm »

4 is behind a pick aswell. I've pm'd 4

Lawnmowerman · « **Reply #538 on:** January 3, 2017, 03:32:23 pm »

Quote from: Betty Blue on January 3, 2017, 03:29:52 pm

No one bothered to PM me last night and I was too exhausted after a late shift to check in properly, so I missed my first choice picks. Just keep moving for now. I'll catch up when I can.

PM folks people. If it helps you stole Rabiot off me at the death....

Lawnmowerman · « **Reply #539 on:** January 3, 2017, 03:33:50 pm »

The urge to splurge is overwhelming me!! Would be so irresponsible of me!

KingLuis10 · « **Reply #540 on:** January 3, 2017, 03:38:49 pm »

Quote from: Lawnmowerman on January 3, 2017, 03:33:50 pm

The urge to splurge is overwhelming me!! Would be so irresponsible of me!

"Spend it all!"

Card Cheat · « **Reply #541 on:** January 3, 2017, 03:39:20 pm »

Trying to resist buying players I have in the other world. Right ball ache. Only Krychowiak so far.

Klippity Klopp · « **Reply #542 on:** January 3, 2017, 03:41:23 pm »

I have not heard of half of these players, which worries me.

They must either be ace or get ace.

4 · « **Reply #543 on:** January 3, 2017, 03:49:47 pm »

Sorry chaps, will make my other catch up pick shortly. Am in work so can only check infrequently sorry!

Lawnmowerman · « **Reply #544 on:** January 3, 2017, 03:52:54 pm »

Quote from: KingLuis10 on January 3, 2017, 03:38:49 pm

"Spend it all!"

Resisiting it.....for the moment

KingLuis10 · « **Reply #545 on:** January 3, 2017, 04:04:27 pm »

Quote from: Card Cheat on January 3, 2017, 03:39:20 pm

Trying to resist buying players I have in the other world. Right ball ache. Only Krychowiak so far.

Think a bit of overlap is inevitable...we all have our favourites. I'm trying to switch things up as well though, but so far I've ended up with a team of players that PSV either traded away (Belotti, Mbappe) or tried to sign and failed (Van Dijk, Donnarumma)

Card Cheat · « **Reply #546 on:** January 3, 2017, 04:16:57 pm »

Quote from: KingLuis10 on January 3, 2017, 04:04:27 pm

Think a bit of overlap is inevitable...we all have our favourites. I'm trying to switch things up as well though, but so far I've ended up with a team of players that PSV either traded away (Belotti, Mbappe) or tried to sign and failed (Van Dijk, Donnarumma)

Ah Virgil, you beautiful man.

JSteve · « **Reply #547 on:** January 3, 2017, 05:00:10 pm »

Whose turn is it now?

RK7 · « **Reply #548 on:** January 3, 2017, 05:02:10 pm »

Quote from: JSteve on January 3, 2017, 05:00:10 pm

Whose turn is it now?

Zenden then you.

Lawnmowerman · « **Reply #549 on:** January 3, 2017, 05:19:47 pm »

Are we doing this draft up to round 15??

RK7 · « **Reply #550 on:** January 3, 2017, 05:20:33 pm »

Is everyone up for drafting the whole squad or at least more than 11 rather than a free for all?

This has been a lot more fun and different.

RK7 · « **Reply #551 on:** January 3, 2017, 05:20:56 pm »

Quote from: Lawnmowerman on January 3, 2017, 05:19:47 pm

Are we doing this draft up to round 15??

Great minds...

LiamG · « **Reply #552 on:** January 3, 2017, 05:23:02 pm »

only one pick while i was asleep, not too bad

Zend...en the clowns · « **Reply #553 on:** January 3, 2017, 05:25:53 pm »

Quote from: Lawnmowerman on January 3, 2017, 05:19:47 pm

Are we doing this draft up to round 15??

Personally i'd prefer XI, certainly planned on that basis. Think it'll also be dictated by money as there'll be some with a good chunk to spend and can go after players that others couldnt because of budget.

KingLuis10 · « **Reply #554 on:** January 3, 2017, 05:29:02 pm »

Quote from: Zend...en the clowns on January 3, 2017, 05:25:53 pm

Personally i'd prefer XI, certainly planned on that basis. Think it'll also be dictated by money as there'll be some with a good chunk to spend and can go after players that others couldnt because of budget.

I think it'll help those who don't have much cash left. Picking more players gives those guys a chance to bring in a couple more players at face value, whereas if we only pick 11 players you'll have to sign 9 more players in a free for all bidding war which will get expensive.

Lawnmowerman · « **Reply #555 on:** January 3, 2017, 05:33:24 pm »

There's deffo more money to be saved by prolonging the selection process. Actually dread a free for all. Although a free for all would hurt those with less money

Zend...en the clowns · « **Reply #556 on:** January 3, 2017, 05:48:19 pm »

Quote from: Lawnmowerman on January 3, 2017, 05:33:24 pm

There's deffo more money to be saved by prolonging the selection process. Actually dread a free for all. Although a free for all would hurt those with less money

Can see both sides, happy go with whatever the majority think

RK7 · « **Reply #557 on:** January 3, 2017, 05:55:59 pm »

With a free for all, clubs will bid on multiple players at once which pushes the price up. They then pull out because they succeeded with a bid for another choice and the end result is someone paying well over the odds.

Lawnmowerman · « **Reply #558 on:** January 3, 2017, 06:07:12 pm »

Quote from: RK7 on January 3, 2017, 05:55:59 pm

With a free for all, clubs will bid on multiple players at once which pushes the price up. They then pull out because they succeeded with a bid for another choice and the end result is someone paying well over the odds.

Infuriating

Zend...en the clowns · « **Reply #559 on:** January 3, 2017, 06:16:25 pm »

Can we try and have a vote of 11 or 15 just so we know the crack boys?