The Euro Division Homepage XXVII

by The Special Juan Sun Aug 26, 2012 6:59 am

First topic message reminder :

606V2 EURODivision

Announcements

Season 3 Week 2:

TACTICS DUE IN BY 11:59pm ON WEDNESDAY!!!!

Clarification: Betting players or money between 2 clubs is strictly prohibited

Sign up now for the Euro Division Telegraph Fantasy Football League!

Participants: Olly, T5J, Twi5t, 5odhat, Ru55, Nando, Marky (if we spoon feed him), Greger5

Telegraph League Details:
606v2 Euro Division
PIN: 8008569

Everyone in Premier League (who votes on Championship) send their results to:
Hero

Everyone in Championship (who votes on Premier League) send their results to:
Olly

To Qualify for the £2M Bonus, teams need to post their tactics by Midnight on Wednesday and PM their results by Midnight on Friday

Premier League

Real Ale Sociedad - TwisT

Tactics

The London Silly Nannies - Sodhat

Injuries

AC ALittleSilhouetteoOfAMan (AC ALSOAM) - Marky

Lawyers

Viva City - VivaPaulScholes

Fixtures

Athletico Bilbao Baggins FC - Hero

Results

Jacamos United - The Special Juan

Table

Hangover 69 - Gregers

Treble's Revenge - onlytreblewinners

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Championship

Holton FC - Olly

Tactics

Barearselona - Fernando

Injuries

Real NADrid©®™ V2 - Nadeem

Lawyers

Substandard Liege - Afro

Fixtures

Neymar FC - cherriesfan

Results

Go Ahead Eagles - Russell_Elmo

Table

Gotham City Rovers - TheBrahmaBull

City Of Norwich FC - ncfc_Tooze

by TwisT Fri Aug 31, 2012 5:11 pm

Liverpool are a joke. Dempsey might not have been the best signing, but if they were prepared to pay a certain fee, why not add a few more mil just to get the deal done. The player wanted to go to Anfield.

Massive fail.

by TwisT Fri Aug 31, 2012 5:12 pm

Liverpool offered £4m for Dempsey. Spurs look to be there for around 7m! How much was Henderson?

Could not agree more

by Marky Fri Aug 31, 2012 5:12 pm

He'd be the reserve CM as Lass Diarra is off to Russia.

Big signing earlier though, Crawley Town sign CM/RM Mike Jones from Sheffield Wednesday for an undisclosed fee Yahoo

(I'd never heard of him either)

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Fri Aug 31, 2012 5:34 pm

As long as my internet don't cut out, results will be up after midnight. Just got Elmo, Tooze and Cherries, but don't hold much hope for Tooze and Cherries tbh.

by Marky Fri Aug 31, 2012 6:01 pm

I'm doing my Championship votes now.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Fri Aug 31, 2012 6:02 pm

Marky do you know if Elmo is going to get votes in? I know he said something about moving house and packing earlier

by nadeem2099 Fri Aug 31, 2012 6:10 pm

Maybe he's gone to the pub to drown his sorrows after watching his beloved chelsea get hammered.

by Russell_Elmo Fri Aug 31, 2012 6:32 pm

Sent mine sorry they're late and rushed
It's been a messed up day.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Fri Aug 31, 2012 6:37 pm

It's ok Elmo, as long as they are in lol!

I think they will be up at midnight, no sign of Tooze or Cherries...

by Marky Fri Aug 31, 2012 6:41 pm

I actually text Russell a while ago to remind him to vote and he obviously got it!

I've sent my votes to Hero.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Fri Aug 31, 2012 6:44 pm

Premier League results are ready. Just waiting for the 12pm signal now...

by The Special Juan Fri Aug 31, 2012 6:46 pm

Poor Rodwell. The bench looms for him.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Fri Aug 31, 2012 7:00 pm

PREMIER LEAGUE RESULTS BROUGHT TO YOU BY SUBWAY. EAT FRESH.

Hangover 69 vs AC ALSOAM

Spoiler:

London Silly Nannies vs Athletico Bilbao Baggins

Spoiler:

Jacamos Utd vs Real Ale Sociedad

Spoiler:

Treble’s Revenge vs Viva City

Spoiler:

by Trebs Fri Aug 31, 2012 7:05 pm

by Marky Fri Aug 31, 2012 9:08 pm

Good game Gregers, I'm surprised I got the win as you'll do well this season.

by Marky Sat Sep 01, 2012 2:35 am

The Special Juan wrote:Poor Rodwell. The bench looms for him.

Nothing really changed for Rodwell. Javi Garcia in, Nigel De Jong out. Still the same number of DM's ahead of him!

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sat Sep 01, 2012 3:46 am

Right I am now off to Tottenham!

I believe that we can get something, but that is just me being optimistic as usual. In reality we will do well to get a point!

COME ON YOU YELLOWS!

by **Hero** Sat Sep 01, 2012 4:21 am

Happy with a draw against the team I expect to come out as champs at the end of the season. Cazorla out was a big loss for me creatively as I knew Moura would struggle to win you over for votes.
Nice to see someone recognising the threat the fullbacks possessed to the opposition and not skim read it to think I was playing narrow.

by Marky Sat Sep 01, 2012 4:30 am

Olly, I bet you Carlos Tevez that Norwich are defeated today.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sat Sep 01, 2012 4:35 am

Marky wrote:Olly, I bet you Carlos Tevez that Norwich are defeated today.

It's on

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sat Sep 01, 2012 4:36 am

Although I am in your camp, I do think we will lose Laugh

But I live in hope

by The Special Juan Sat Sep 01, 2012 4:47 am

Good game Twist, I thought it had draw written all over it.

by The Special Juan Sat Sep 01, 2012 4:55 am

Interesting to hear about Martinez at CB. It was a difficult one for me, but I agree with it and I think I'll make the necessary changes.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sat Sep 01, 2012 4:57 am

The Special Juan wrote:Interesting to hear about Martinez at CB. It was a difficult one for me, but I agree with it and I think I'll make the necessary changes.

Yeah that was my feedback TSJ. I just don't like him there tbh.

Anyways genuinely off now, will be on my phone if on later. Come on Norwich

by TwisT Sat Sep 01, 2012 5:03 am

Yeah well done on the win Juan thumbsup

I didn't have time to sort my midfield out before the game and I totally agree with the comments. Hazard as a AM is interesting. I think he is better as a winger. I could certainly see it being hazard-oscar-mata in Chelsea's attacking midfield for the future..

by **Hero** Sat Sep 01, 2012 5:06 am

Holton Wanderers v Gotham City Rovers
3 - 0
3 - 2 Hulk, Defour, Adebayor - Mandzukic, Lamela
1 - 1
2 - 1
2 - 0 Hulk x2
2 - 0 Adebayor, Cisse
2 - 1
2 - 1

Total
17 - 6

Result

4-1 (+2 goals for 7 wins) Hulk x 2, Adebayor, Cisse - Lamela

Holton were set up perfectly this week with the pace of Bale and the power of Hulk proving too much for Bulltatorships fullbacks. In the midfield I feel Eriksen has to play although fitting him in might prove a bit of a trouble for Bull.
definite improvement in tactics from Bull, two strong sides but Bulltatorship were overrun in the middle of the park where Bender, Defour and Witsel had only Motta to deal with as Blasczcykowski, Gotze and Lamela were always getting forward. Lots of goals but Holton's formation proving decisive.
Olly has the hang of his tactics now which is great to see but he's come up against a much improved team. I think both sides are good enough for a draw, no team really stands out. I think for HW, Adebayor needs someone behind him like a VDV. For Bull, perhaps an upgrade on Evra.
An interesting match and Bull going with attacks down the wing and with two very threatening aerial CFs was a good game plan. There is a lingering threat that Motta has a bit too much to do on his own in the middle and there may be too much for them to handle when they are attacked. The FBs aren’t the best and sadly that is where Holton win it, with classy wingers. A more balanced attempt at a 4-4-2 may have seen this a draw.
A close game, but Holton's attacking players make all the difference near the end. Pereira (the RB) having instructions to watch Hulk (who Bull mentions is on the RW) is wrong. I can see Hulk outmuscling Evra anyway.
Great tactics from Holton told his players what to do perfectly and without complicating things. Gotham on the other hand I feel were very poor in their formation, the lack of balance in midfield cost them with the three infront of Motta not being the most hard working players defensively.
I'm not really a fan of the central midfield trio Olly has used, but for today it was enough to dominate Bull in midfield. Bull should have played Lampard over Lamela as he does more defensively. Bull had his moments, but Hulk and Bale's quality won it.

by **Hero** Sat Sep 01, 2012 5:14 am

City of Norwich FC v Go-Ahead Eaaagles
0 - 2
1 - 3 Lavezzi, Oscar, Soldado - Nasri
1 - 2
1 - 2 Soldado, Pedro; Nasri
0 - 2 Soldado, Lavezzi
1 - 2 Meireles - Lavezzi, Pedro
0 - 2
1 - 2

Total

5 - 17

Result

1-4 (+2 wins for 8 wins) Nasri - Lavezzi x2, Soldado x2

Go Ahead looked the real deal this week with the midfield 5 dominating. For me tooze needs to get away from 4-4-2/4-4-1-1 as it gave Kroos too much space to work in with the attacking players being played in constantly.
Good to see CoN trying something a little different formation wise, but they haven't really strengthened player wise. Eaaagles look immense going forward and while Nasri behind Drogba causes the occasional problem, Eaaagles are just too strong in players and in tactics.
Both teams are pretty good, both tactics are lacking slightly GAE more so than CoN. However, looking at the teams in terms of quality then I have to give Russ the win. However I think both the FB's need improvement as I don't see Badstuber as a LB and Van der Weil can't defend.
GAE have a strong side on paper, although their FBs may struggle against elite wingers. CON are able to get a goal with a good attacking unit, but I can imagine them struggling to keep the wingers and striker of GAE out of the game completely. Kroos can be utilised going forward a bit more though.
I think GAE have a very good spine to their team, and I also think their wingers do a lot of damage. Soldado reaps the rewards of a lot of service coming his way.
Eagles got joy down the wide positions I think Norwich need to improve on fullbacks. Norwich struggled at times hitting the ball long and not being able to keep it, Nasri was limited by Rodwell who is an excellent man marker.
With Rodwell keeping Nasri quiet, Norwich didn't have a lot else to work with in attack. They need to improve the quality of their side. Thiago Silva put in a good effort and kept Soldado quiet but Eagles had many other players going forward to win them the points.

by **Hero** Sat Sep 01, 2012 5:17 am

Substandard Liege v Real Nadrid v2
3 - 1
1 - 1 Balotelli - Kagawa
0 - 1
2 - 1 Balotelli, Jovetic - llorente
1 - 1 Balotelli - Llorente
2 - 1 Balotelli, Jelavic - Navas
2 - 1
2 - 1

Total

13 - 8

Result

3 - 1 ( +1 goal for 3 wins) Balotelli, Jovetic, Jelvaic - llorente

Liege look very dangerous throughout and losing Xavi has boosted them more than hurt them as pastore is exactly the sort of player they needed. I would say they need a better left back though than Gibbs. Nadrid need a better central midfield in my opinion and are hurt from losing Sneijder.
two very good sides, both arguably title contenders and despite the attackers on show, a tight draw was the obvious outcome.
I like nadz's team, I really do. It has a brilliant defence, great midfield, good striker and good tactics. The same with Afro, but I think the Nadrid team is better on paper. It is very, very close though but I think the Liege FB's are susceptible to the quality of Navas and Kagawa.
I think NADrid are a little defensive here and would benefit from utilising their attacking riches a bit more expansively. SL aren’t afraid to attack and I think they have a very nice balance to their side and threats all over the field. I can see them taking the win.
Two really good teams that cancel each other out. I think Substandard would have more of the chances but I think Nadrids CB pairing made things very difficult.
I found this a very close game between the two sides, matched each other well. But it was the Lieges ability to see the smaller details which won them the game with well though out sub. Nadrid are a strong side but need to look at others aspects if they are to move up a level.
Liege were much stronger tactically and have the players. I would have targetted the full backs a bit more if I was the Nadrid manager as I feel this is a weak link. Vidic tended to do well against Llorente and won most of the key headers.

by **Hero** Sat Sep 01, 2012 5:17 am

Oh and default win 2-0 in the final game due to Cherry not handing in tactics.

by Russell_Elmo Sat Sep 01, 2012 5:36 am

Morning all,

Could someone give me a price for Fabio in releases please

by The Special Juan Sat Sep 01, 2012 5:48 am

£3.3m

by Trebs Sat Sep 01, 2012 5:49 am

I've done it and signed him up Laugh

by **Hero** Sat Sep 01, 2012 7:34 am

Want to throw 3.3m down the drain my way too?

by The Special Juan Sat Sep 01, 2012 7:45 am

Andy Carroll to score 20 goals this season because West Ham play the perfect type of hideous hoof ball for him. (no offence soddy).

by Trebs Sat Sep 01, 2012 7:45 am

Allows me to sell a LB and not need a replacement. I'm happy to have Fabio as a second choice

by Bull Sat Sep 01, 2012 7:53 am

100% disagree with what has been said.

by **Hero** Sat Sep 01, 2012 8:14 am

TheBrahmaBull wrote:100% disagree with what has been said.

So you disagree with this?:

definite improvement in tactics from Bull

by sodhat Sat Sep 01, 2012 8:44 am

In fairness Bull I gave balanced feedback saying you did ok, but you lacked midfielders presence. Lamela wouldn't get back and help in defence and you'd eventually be overrun.

by Trebs Sat Sep 01, 2012 9:09 am

It was a decent performance but there's no way you could not give the result to Olly in that one. You can see it in the predictions, seven wins for Olly and a draw.

by Bull Sat Sep 01, 2012 10:41 am

yeah i know that but 4-1 is a pathetic score IMO should have been 2-1 IMO

by **Hero** Sat Sep 01, 2012 10:43 am

Thats just because of the +1 goal for every 3 wins Bull, it makes it look worse for you but in general it certainly helps to split games where it should be a win to one side.

by Trebs Sat Sep 01, 2012 10:44 am

It's because of the system used on here. I think it should be changed personally to something more akin to the realistic league.

by Trebs Sat Sep 01, 2012 10:48 am

Can someone draw me two injuries please? Because I want to write up tactics today.

by Bull Sat Sep 01, 2012 10:50 am

A agree with you trebs mate that it needs to change as i think thats extremely harsh

by Fernando Sat Sep 01, 2012 11:54 am

Olly wrote:
Marky wrote:Olly, I bet you Carlos Tevez that Norwich are defeated today.

It's on

by The Special Juan Sat Sep 01, 2012 11:55 am

Fernando wrote:
Olly wrote:
Marky wrote:Olly, I bet you Carlos Tevez that Norwich are defeated today.

It's on

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by Bull Sat Sep 01, 2012 12:01 pm

To bad that Player bets are no longer allowed in the league

by Trebs Sat Sep 01, 2012 12:05 pm

If Viva had to pay up, then so should Marky.

by The Special Juan Sat Sep 01, 2012 12:10 pm

Did we not outlaw bets because of that whole scenario?

I can't remember though, don't think I was really here at the time.

by Bull Sat Sep 01, 2012 12:10 pm

No it makes it unfair that olly gets a free player.

Hero said they where no longer allowed

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