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by Marky Tue 31 Jan 2012, 3:16 pm

Macclads wrote:Everton v Juventus
1-0 Gaitan
1-0 Gaitan
2-0 Gaitan x 2
1-0
2-0 Gaitan x 2
1-0 Kranjcar
2-0 Gaitan
1-0 Gaitan
2-0 Gaitan x 2
1-1

Yep 14-1!

Can't believe someone voted 1-1!

As for Gaitan...

Financially, it's a better deal for me. And while Gervinho and Afellay wont do the same as Gaitan, i'd like to think my tactical approach is what got me the win and if Gaitan wasn't there and Afellay was in his place, i'd like to think i'd have still won based on tactics and not on personnel.

Admittedly, if I knew the voting in hindsight i'd probably have turned the deal down, but I don't think it's as much of an error as Nick makes it out to be.

by sodhat Tue 31 Jan 2012, 3:18 pm

If it helps I was the only one not voting Gaitan to score...

I liked your tactics a lot, I thought they dealt with the threats of Juve very well.

by nick_fury Tue 31 Jan 2012, 3:21 pm

D.Cisse was ended years ago.

Please dont get the names Cisse mised up, to ensure this does not happen Lyon request you address Demba Cisse as Demba Cisse.
Thanks you

by Fan Gilhaus Tue 31 Jan 2012, 3:22 pm

no I had Rhodes scoring a penalty lol

by Marky Tue 31 Jan 2012, 3:26 pm

The attacking midfielders in my squad;

Gervinho, Juan Iturbe, Diego Buonanotte, Henri Lansbury, Pablo Aimar, Niko Kranjcar, Sanchez Watt, Ibrahim Afellay, Brek Shea, Coutinho

When I only play 2/3 AM's per game, am I really going to miss Gaitan so much if my tactics work?

Iturbe - Coutinho - Shea - is far more exciting in my opinion.

by Marky Tue 31 Jan 2012, 3:26 pm

Fan Gilhaus wrote:no I had Rhodes scoring a penalty lol

Gee, I wonder why Wink

by Marky Tue 31 Jan 2012, 3:27 pm

More to the point, another win, another £6M win bonus! Cheers Samsung thumbsup

by **Afro** Tue 31 Jan 2012, 3:27 pm

Fan - how much you after for Gomis?

by FIFA Diva Tue 31 Jan 2012, 3:27 pm

LAZIO V PORTO

Good work by Lazio, they reduced the danger off the Porto wingers doubling up on them or jocking which slowed them down and less effective. The midfield battled well against De Rossi and Gerrard.

For me Lazio just edged this. Packing their defensive line out in an attempt to stop the wingers worked for most of the match and the times Porto did get in they did not take their chances, it was like they were expecting a lot of chances, not getting one for 10 mins and when it does come its a shock. With three at the back Lazio had cover for their wingbacks which mean dealing with Portos attacking fullbacks was not as hard as it could of been. Sissoko & Ledesma played well and the inclusion of Ben Arfa as an AM with two strikers provided a handful for Chiellini & Godin. Porto going very heavy on attack didnt cover all bases and slipped up. Dont expect this to happen again.

A stubborn Lazio with very clever tactics marking every single attacker from porto's side hold out for a draw after porto don't make possesion count.

Lazio hit first through the pace of Gabby, however Porto came into it and eventually took control

Lazio even as the home side have changed their tactics drastically to cope with the galacticos of Porto. They have gone with an extra defender and sacrificed one of their more attacking players to compensate. As a result they weren't too much of a threat to Porto going forward due to lack of support to Ben Arfa and the strikers. Porto lined up very strong with a 4-4-2, but with Hulk and Falcao against 3 defenders they were relying on the width of Bale and Reus. Porto were the more attacking team, but Lazio's defensive approach earned a 0-0.

Porto- Strong team, which is no surprise, 4-4-2 formation which comes as bit of a surprise. Well written tactics able to also keep the Lazio threat to a mininum. Lazio- Team looks good and tactics are well written, are able to keep the attacking threat of porto down to minimum

Fantastic game, game of the week IMO. End to end football, porto come out on top:

MALAGA VS ATLETICO

A ping pong match one attack then the other, the lack of bite in midfield from both sides helped acheive this result. Malaga struggling with no one to sit and Madrid asking thier attacking players to defend made it a high scoring match. Malaga got a lot of support from the wide positions and Madird through the centre.

Felt Barrios was too isolated and was asked to do too much by staying up top pretty much alone as Kalou was floating around too much. Kalou was the biggest threst when in the centre but should of supported and played with Barrios a lot more. With Salvio & Ramirez heading out to the flanks Malaga left a lot of space in the centre which Diego & Eriksen loved, but with five at the back for Malaga it pretty much turned into 1 on 1's with Athletico's attackers and Malagas back 5. Malaga swamped the wings with there fullbacks, Salvio & Ramirez which did get them an equliser. I do feel if they wernt as open in the centre they would of had the win, you cant give Diego & Eriksen space to play.

Malaga have got their tactics wrong this week by playing 5 at the back leaving their midfield exposed with just 3 in the middle leaving the forwards helpless and endlessly tracking back.

despite having 5 at the back defensively they had no help from midfield so Atletico had the run of midfield, however Malaga defense did their job

Malaga's formation proved to be the key, missing some defensive midfielders meant they had to take a different approach. I feel Pjanic in the middle was overwhelmed and this affected their attacking. It wasn't until they changed to 4-4-2 that something happened, even though Kovacic isn't a centre midfield, his presence was the spark they needed. Atletico were lined up well and were quite attacking, but the 5 at the back for Malaga was too much for them to break down consistently.

Malaga- Good starting line up with 2 decent strikers and a strong back 5. Good well written tactics and subs are made at right time. The changes to formation when subs are made are inspired. Athletico- great starting line up great use of subs, tactics are well written.

Athletico have too much attacking quality for Malaga

SPURS VS FIORENTINA

If Spurs were set up more strongly I feel they could have got something out of the game, Farfan and Vargas were not that great at tucking in and helping centrally but the pressure and attacking quality going forward was going to give in eventually. Spurs are good going forward but the defensive size costs them and Heskey is a no you might aswell play with one less player.

Spurs have a lot of strenght upfront which troubled Fiorentina at times. Spurs were very well organised at the back dealing with RVP, VDV & co. For me Fiorentina has their service to RVP and Cardozo cut off and there was no Plan B. Spur did well to stop Fiorentina and should of used their subs better and pushed for the win. Fiorentina's introduction of two youngsters who lack great experience didnt shout out going for the win, if anything it made it more comfortable for Spurs to deal with the wingers.

Farfan scored after taking advantage of a lapse in concentration from the spurs LB

Spurs young 2 midfielders did well but eventually became un done by Fiorentinas quality

Fiorentina were very attacking and as the away side it was a bold move, Van Der Vaart supporting Van Persie and Cardozo upfront. I do feel they left themselves very open to counter attacking, and this has cost them the win in this open game. Fernando did his best to stifle Ganso and keep him quiet, but Vargas and Farfan weren't able to help out against Costa and Nene.

Spurs- Another good team by spurs, not sure about front line though, which is possibly spurs’ weakest point. Well written tactics
Fiorentina- the attacking threat of VDV helps Fiorentina in this one. Evenly balanced line up and formation which looks very very good and strong. Nice subs to bring on at right time.

plenty of chances thirlling football fiorentia edge it though

by nick_fury Tue 31 Jan 2012, 3:28 pm

Marky, I think its a MAHOOOOOSIVE error. No matter how good or bad tactics are some players just have that thing where there name in the line up = goal.
Have a look how Arsenal are doing in life after RVP.
Bottom of the league I think. Gone from League and Cup double, same manager, to now being bottom of the Fast & Furious League.

Care to explain how?

no I had Rhodes scoring a penalty lol

Actually Fan did. Didnt see that as he PUT IT in the comments instaead of under the scoreline like everyone else.

by Guest Tue 31 Jan 2012, 3:29 pm

i had the porto vs lazio score as 5-3 to Porto, cracking game.

by **ADMIN** Tue 31 Jan 2012, 3:30 pm

Nick if you buy Djibril as well you could play with a pair of Cisse's upfront.

by Fan Gilhaus Tue 31 Jan 2012, 3:30 pm

Marky wrote:
Fan Gilhaus wrote:no I had Rhodes scoring a penalty lol

Gee, I wonder why

If Everton score - Rhodes scores lol

by **Afro** Tue 31 Jan 2012, 3:31 pm

BigFellasAfro wrote:Fan - how much you after for Gomis?

by Fan Gilhaus Tue 31 Jan 2012, 3:32 pm

BigFellasAfro wrote:Fan - how much you after for Gomis?

dunno make an offer, |I have a fair price in mind but would have to go through the hassle of finding another striker, it took about 10 offers to finally get kerzhakov lol

by Marky Tue 31 Jan 2012, 3:32 pm

nick_fury wrote:Marky, I think its a MAHOOOOOSIVE error. No matter how good or bad tactics are some players just have that thing where there name in the line up = goal.
Have a look how Arsenal are doing in life after RVP.
Bottom of the league I think. Gone from League and Cup double, same manager, to now being bottom of the Fast & Furious League.

Care to explain how?

You may be right, but i'd argue that since winning last season, Fernando, possibly due to time restraints, hasn't been submitting tactics as good as they were last season, and i'd bet there's a few others on here who would agree with me.

by **Afro** Tue 31 Jan 2012, 3:32 pm

How much did you pay for him?

by Marky Tue 31 Jan 2012, 3:32 pm

cricketfan90 wrote:i had the porto vs lazio score as 5-3 to Porto, cracking game.

I had it as 0-0 Laugh

by Fan Gilhaus Tue 31 Jan 2012, 3:34 pm

swapped in the Huntelaar deal

by sodhat Tue 31 Jan 2012, 3:34 pm

Some good feedback there guys, thank you.

I am a little puzzled that it ended up 3-1 rather than 2-1 or something. I don't argue that we would be beaten, but it seemed people had it closer than the final score suggests.

by Guest Tue 31 Jan 2012, 3:35 pm

my cup tactics are up..

not really anything with them, mixed side as well, as rushed them, as not really bothered about dom.cup at the moment.

by nick_fury Tue 31 Jan 2012, 3:36 pm

hasn't been submitting tactics as good as they were last season, and i'd bet there's a few others on here who would agree with me.

Valid point Marky. Time will tell mate.

I sold Gomis for £8m POW

by Fan Gilhaus Tue 31 Jan 2012, 3:40 pm

it would be more than £8m am afraid for Gomis now

by nick_fury Tue 31 Jan 2012, 3:56 pm

£8.1m ?? lol

by TwisT Tue 31 Jan 2012, 4:02 pm

Rodwell is up for sale for all those that don't know.

by Fan Gilhaus Tue 31 Jan 2012, 4:02 pm

I did make another offer but you have blanked it so far

by **Afro** Tue 31 Jan 2012, 4:05 pm

Right, I'm offski.

Twist - I have left you a message, I will be back on later if needed

by TwisT Tue 31 Jan 2012, 4:09 pm

Right Kameni and Gibson defo getting sold to lawyers unless people want them. I need the cash.

Rodwell looks to be going to Fiorentina unless someone would like to make an improved offer. Just letting people know before I get accused of playing you all off against each other. Very Happy

To be honest, I will probably make the wrong choice anyway Laugh

by cherriesfna Tue 31 Jan 2012, 4:11 pm

reasons baffled me, i played target man with heskey something he is good at, if people reasd the tactics then tye would see i was playing to his strengths :facepalm:

by cherriesfna Tue 31 Jan 2012, 4:12 pm

plenty of chances thirlling football fiorentia edge it though.
is that becasue heskey missed all mine?

by Guest Tue 31 Jan 2012, 4:13 pm

twist give me some more time to think about kameni

by Fan Gilhaus Tue 31 Jan 2012, 4:14 pm

Bas Dost 17 goals in 19 games - does any one rate him lol

by FIFA Diva Tue 31 Jan 2012, 4:20 pm

Not me said Viva.

by TwisT Tue 31 Jan 2012, 4:22 pm

cricketfan90 wrote:twist give me some more time to think about kameni

Love to CF, but my hands are tied because I need the cash, plus lawyers deadline is tomorrow.

He is rated on here (I asked before I made a TP), and I would only be looking for 9M.

by TwisT Tue 31 Jan 2012, 4:25 pm

Ok Nando has Kameni for 9M.....8.95m profit lol

by Guest Tue 31 Jan 2012, 4:25 pm

twist nando has offered you £9m im not prepared to offer more than that, so sell him to nando Smile

by FIFA Diva Tue 31 Jan 2012, 4:26 pm

Guys can I just ask if me being a mod on here has changed the way you lot behave on here? Have I made it a worse place? Have I threatened anyone here with banning? Does anyone here feel they want to leave this league because I've become mod?

An no smart arse remarks please, I'm deadly serious here.

by TwisT Tue 31 Jan 2012, 4:28 pm

You have calmed down now Viva, but I was going to pull the plug. You got a bit too high of yourself

by Marky Tue 31 Jan 2012, 4:30 pm

I don't think it's changed anything.

by Guest Tue 31 Jan 2012, 4:31 pm

TwisT wrote:You have calmed down now Viva, but I was going to pull the plug. You got a bit too high of yourself

by Fan Gilhaus Tue 31 Jan 2012, 4:33 pm

VivaPaulScholes wrote:Guys can I just ask if me being a mod on here has changed the way you lot behave on here? Have I made it a worse place? Have I threatened anyone here with banning? Does anyone here feel they want to leave this league because I've become mod?

An no smart arse remarks please, I'm deadly serious here.

Viva I dont speak to you anyway so makes no difference to me...

by TwisT Tue 31 Jan 2012, 4:34 pm

Gibson for 6M......any advance?

Tumbleweed

Just checking

by FIFA Diva Tue 31 Jan 2012, 4:36 pm

Skyrim or Uncharted 3?

by Marky Tue 31 Jan 2012, 4:38 pm

TwisT wrote:Gibson for 6M......any advance?

Just checking

Didn't you sign him for £4M? If so nice bit of business thumbsup

by sodhat Tue 31 Jan 2012, 4:39 pm

Especially as his RL transfer value was £500,000.

by nick_fury Tue 31 Jan 2012, 4:39 pm

Bas Dost 17 goals in 19 games - does any one rate him lol

I do a little. + His badman hair cut lolol

by Fernando Tue 31 Jan 2012, 4:40 pm

Leandro Damiao – Man Utd £22m

anyone want him? would be willing to trade

tbh Viva haven't really seen you do much on here but you seem calmer though

by Fan Gilhaus Tue 31 Jan 2012, 4:41 pm

nick_fury wrote:
Bas Dost 17 goals in 19 games - does any one rate him lol
I do a little. + His badman hair cut lolol

lol, would you rate him enough if he started up front on his own

by TwisT Tue 31 Jan 2012, 4:41 pm

Marky wrote:
TwisT wrote:Gibson for 6M......any advance?

Just checking

Didn't you sign him for £4M? If so nice bit of business

That wasn't the best one. I signed Kameni for 50K, as he went to Malaga in RL on a free. I just sold him to Nando for 9 Million

by Fernando Tue 31 Jan 2012, 4:44 pm

He's one of the better back up keepers around so might aswell better then Marcus Hanhemann anyway Doh

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