Topic: The 'Football was invented in 1992' Sly Sports Premier League draft - discussion

[Elzar]

Keane thinking “any chance lads?”

Well he demands plenty as a pundit, he better put a shift in for me

[Elzar]

Also crapping on Owen on the tele may get you a point too.   

Amazing nobody has picked Owen. His time with us he was an incredible striker, shows just how bad people think of him now.

[Betty Blue]

Amazing nobody has picked Owen. His time with us he was an incredible striker, shows just how bad people think of him now.

I picked him once (backed by Bergkamp) and got absolutely destroyed in the vote. Never again!

[Chakan]

Still people to pick, but there's quite a few that i'm surprised haven't been picked.

[Betty Blue]

Still people to pick, but there's quite a few that i'm surprised haven't been picked.

No names yet. Bonus round proposal incoming 

[Betty Blue]

Okay, my suggestion for a little bonus round/draft add on -



How would people feel if we did three extra rounds for subs? These would be players you can't put in your final 11s. Just a chance to pick some favourite players who maybe you couldn't fit in or were too hipster even for Hazell. We could potentially open up the nationalities again with these ones or keep to the same rules. Whatever people prefer.

Subs used to be a thing in ye olden RAWK drafts. In fact, sometimes they'd all draft up to 18 player squads!

Of course, if you're feeling like you're done with it then that's fine too 

[Chakan]

Sure why not. I’m in.

[red1977]

Nice idea. To go down the hipster rabbit hole, keep to the same rules?. Also is a sub keeper necessary?.
 

[Betty Blue]

Nice idea. To go down the hipster rabbit hole, keep to the same rules?. Also is a sub keeper necessary?.
 

Yeah, I think same rules would be more fun. Definitely gets us some even more obscure names picked.

I was going to suggest one defender, one midfielder, and one attacker. Won't be too strict about positions. Maybe use wiki as a guide. e.g. Philipp Degen is listed on there as a right back and right winger. So you could have him as either your defender or midfielder pick.

[Samie]

You're going to force someone to pick George Weah for fucks sakes.

[Betty Blue]

You're going to force someone to pick George Weah for fucks sakes.

Let's face it, it's going to be you mate.

[mikey_LFC]

Happy with that. Obviously a few players I dislike but in a Premier League draft that's inevitable, unless you sacrifice quality.

Will do a bit of a write up later.

[mikey_LFC]

Yeah, I think same rules would be more fun. Definitely gets us some even more obscure names picked.

I was going to suggest one defender, one midfielder, and one attacker. Won't be too strict about positions. Maybe use wiki as a guide. e.g. Philipp Degen is listed on there as a right back and right winger. So you could have him as either your defender or midfielder pick.

Yeah happy to do this.

[Samie]

Let's face it, it's going to be you mate.

 

Chelsea or Man City version?

[Draex]

Happy with or without a bonus round but would suggest keeping the countries in play if we did.

[RobbieRedman]

It's a no from me unless we can put them in the first team

[Samie]

You really want George Weah of Chelsea fame in your starting lineup?

[vivabobbygraham]

Happy to do it but fuck me Betty it took me ages to put that formation up! I’ve only just been introduced to the delights of imgur! How do we present this format wise?

[Elzar]

Purely because I’m not around as much the next few days, it’s a no from me. If they aren’t going into the starting line up though I could just be skipped and pick some at any time.

[Betty Blue]

Happy to do it but fuck me Betty it took me ages to put that formation up! I’ve only just been introduced to the delights of imgur! How do we present this format wise?

They wouldn't affect your already posted formations, mate. It's just a bit of fun really. Doubt much attention will be paid to them, but I'd probably just list them below each person's formation like so -


Subs: Pep Guardiola, Sheikh Mansour, Gearge Weah

[Betty Blue]

Purely because I’m not around as much the next few days, it’s a no from me. If they aren’t going into the starting line up though I could just be skipped and pick some at any time.

Fair enough, mate. I'll wait for a few more views before deciding on it, but yeah you'd be welcome to throw your picks down whenever. I don't think these will really impact on the final voting. Just a bit of an extra deep dive into forgotten Premier League players.

[Hazell]

[Lone Star Red]

Would the subs be included in the overall team perceived strength when it comes to voting?

[Samie]

This is RAWK, you'll be lucky if they look at your keeper mate. 

[Betty Blue]

Would the subs be included in the overall team perceived strength when it comes to voting?

The could be. How I envisaged it was if as a voter you found it too close to call you could consider the subs. But really I don't think there are players left with the country restrictions that could have much of an impact. It's more just a bit of fun to see what players come out from it.

I don't mind if people rather just end it here though.

[Hazell]

I'd be down for some more picks but can understand if people are done.

[child-in-time]

Okay, my suggestion for a little bonus round/draft add on -



How would people feel if we did three extra rounds for subs? These would be players you can't put in your final 11s. Just a chance to pick some favourite players who maybe you couldn't fit in or were too hipster even for Hazell. We could potentially open up the nationalities again with these ones or keep to the same rules. Whatever people prefer.

Subs used to be a thing in ye olden RAWK drafts. In fact, sometimes they'd all draft up to 18 player squads!

Of course, if you're feeling like you're done with it then that's fine too 

Interesting idea. Keep the same rules if we do it. I still have some aces up my sleeve and am up for it.

[Lone Star Red]

I’d be down, sounds fun. Have thoroughly enjoyed this draft and have a short, easy week with work this week with the Thanksgiving holiday. Perfect time to really scrape the barrel for my bench.

[Samie]

How about we spin-off this draft and do it for La Liga and Seria A? 

Seria A- 1990-2023

La Liga 1990-2023

[child-in-time]

How about we spin-off this draft and do it for La Liga and Seria A? 

Seria A- 1990-2023

La Liga 1990-2023

Maybe we should adjust Serie A's timespan though, make it just the golden years up until 2006 (ie Calciopoli)?

[Samie]

Yeah fine with that mate. Just spitballing here. 

[Elzar]

Here we go, on a pitch. Everyone go get forward as they need, leave the angry Irishman and weird Scot to do their thing.

[mikey_LFC]

They wouldn't affect your already posted formations, mate. It's just a bit of fun really. Doubt much attention will be paid to them, but I'd probably just list them below each person's formation like so -


Subs: Pep Guardiola, Sheikh Mansour, Gearge Weah

I couldn’t have Pep, already got a Spaniard, so it would have to be Roman Abramovich!

[Hazell]

I think mikeys got just about the most unlikeable team that's ever been draft, save for Maxi and Kuyt. And it doesn't even include Cristiano Ronaldo or Bruno Fernandes.

[NICHOLLS]

[Crosby Nick]

Nicholls has done well there. Looks very strong up top and in midfield. Maybe centre back the only weakness. Both decent but both did best with someone more dominant alongside them I think.

[tubby]

[mikey_LFC]

I think mikeys got just about the most unlikeable team that's ever been draft, save for Maxi and Kuyt. And it doesn't even include Cristiano Ronaldo or Bruno Fernandes.

Haha, must be doing something right then!

[Draex]

Give us a set piece if you dare.

[NICHOLLS]

Okay, my suggestion for a little bonus round/draft add on -



How would people feel if we did three extra rounds for subs? These would be players you can't put in your final 11s. Just a chance to pick some favourite players who maybe you couldn't fit in or were too hipster even for Hazell. We could potentially open up the nationalities again with these ones or keep to the same rules. Whatever people prefer.

Subs used to be a thing in ye olden RAWK drafts. In fact, sometimes they'd all draft up to 18 player squads!

Of course, if you're feeling like you're done with it then that's fine too 

I've started the ball rolling for anyone who wants to take part in this nostalgia-fest