Euro Division Homepage XLIX

by **Afro** Tue 12 Feb 2013, 3:14 pm

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606V2 EURODivision

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Season 2 begins this week with tactics for the first game due by 11.59 on Friday 15th February

PLEASE NOTE - this season you will receive a 1 point deduction if you do not submit tactics (as well as a default loss) and a 1 point deduction if you do not vote. If you know in advance you are unable to do either, then you must state so on the Holidays/Days Off page, to avoid the penalties.

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Deportivo la Chorizo - Gregers

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Under Brescia FC - Afro

Injuries

Bratwurst Mannschaft - Treble

Lawyers

Dos Cervezas por favor - Marky

Fixtures/Results

No Respek FC - Azzy

Table

Pass the Deutschie - Viva

Top Scorers

The Hero Championship

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Tactics

FC Murder On Zidane's Floor - Zinedine

Injuries

FC ElphickForJustice - Cherries

Lawyers

Spanish Bank FC - GSC

Fixtures/Results

Moleicester City - Fernando

Table

VFL BASSENDER - CF

Top Scorers

by Zinedine_Ze_Zebra Thu 14 Feb 2013, 9:42 am

Afro, Rooney was helping defensively a lot of the time. Its clear he was deployed as a out & out striker last night.
Welbeck, either using his pace on the break as the furthest forward or was helping out defensively too.

The gameplan may of changed as the match went on as we didnt have a lot of possession & were on the back foot a lot. Both were helping defensively, whether or not they were instructed to pre kick off it certainly seemed they were told too as the minutes ticked by.

by Zinedine_Ze_Zebra Thu 14 Feb 2013, 9:47 am

Ozil was fantastic. Tormented Rafael. Was it Afro who said yday he would be the main threat ahead of Ronnie? or the next biggest? anyway someone said yday to watch him.

by sodhat Thu 14 Feb 2013, 9:48 am

Afro said too much focus on Ronaldo would leave the goggle eyed assassin to kill you.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Thu 14 Feb 2013, 9:51 am

Zinedine_Ze_Zebra wrote:Ronnies header, what a leap that was! It was like time stood still when he was hanging in the air. I was annoyed well Evra didnt challenge, could of at least tried to put him off.

My thoughts exactly on the goal.

by sodhat Thu 14 Feb 2013, 10:00 am

Who here knows what an 'upper decker' is?

by Zinedine_Ze_Zebra Thu 14 Feb 2013, 10:05 am

Who here knows what an 'upper decker' is?

Dont tell me you've been hit by one?

by sodhat Thu 14 Feb 2013, 10:08 am

No, I have a friend who is somewhat of an upper decker maestro. It came up in conversation with him this morning and I just wondered how many people are aware of what they are...

by **Afro** Thu 14 Feb 2013, 10:09 am

I think my words were focus too much on Ronaldo and Ozil will kill you

by **Afro** Thu 14 Feb 2013, 10:11 am

BigFellasAfro wrote:I detect a slight United bias in that team Trebs

Ramos is immense, I can't believe people wouldn't have him in their team.

Mine would be close to Zinedine's, except I would definately find a space for Ozil. Probably ahead of Rooney or Valencia. The guy has improved so much since he went to Madrid and if United focus too much on Ronaldo, then Ozil is going to kill you

My time in Madrid and my close working with the guys over there still means I keep well on top of Spanish, and particularly Madrilenos, football Ok!

by sodhat Thu 14 Feb 2013, 10:16 am

Saw a guy on the train texting his loved one on Valentines day, but his autocorrect changed "Valentines" to "Palestine". I hope he didn't notice and still sent it.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Thu 14 Feb 2013, 10:16 am

Kagawa has been disappointing in his Utd career so far

by Zinedine_Ze_Zebra Thu 14 Feb 2013, 10:22 am

Ohhh Soddy, I was getting ready to send you an Aid Package if were hit with one. They are truly nasty.

by sodhat Thu 14 Feb 2013, 10:24 am

For those who don't know what an upper decker is, it is when you take a number 2 in the cistern of a toilet, as opposed to the more convention bowl route.

by Zinedine_Ze_Zebra Thu 14 Feb 2013, 10:27 am

Kagawa has been disappointing in his Utd career so far

He has indeed. Injury didnt help. Hoping he can get an extended run of matches now & pick up some form.
I still think he will come good. Hes got the ability so more games should bring out the best

by **Afro** Thu 14 Feb 2013, 10:34 am

He has had a lot of injuries, so he probably needs time to get back up to full steam, but yeah, he currently looks half the player to when he was at Dortmund.

by Guest Thu 14 Feb 2013, 10:35 am

I was amazed that Kagawa got the start last night, such a big game and he offers nothing.

Was also surprised to see Pepe on the bench, I'd have thought they'd have wanted him at the back instead of Varane...I think they will make that change for the second leg.

What should United do about Rafael? Put Smalling at RB maybe?

by Guest Thu 14 Feb 2013, 10:36 am

BigFellasAfro wrote:He has had a lot of injuries, so he probably needs time to get back up to full steam, but yeah, he currently looks half the player to when he was at Dortmund.

Speaking of Dortmund, they got lucky last night. Lew's goal was a joke, and the marking on Hummels was dire. Very lucky to come away with a 2-2 draw.

by **Afro** Thu 14 Feb 2013, 10:41 am

Azzy Mahmood wrote:
BigFellasAfro wrote:He has had a lot of injuries, so he probably needs time to get back up to full steam, but yeah, he currently looks half the player to when he was at Dortmund.
Speaking of Dortmund, they got lucky last night. Lew's goal was a joke, and the marking on Hummels was dire. Very lucky to come away with a 2-2 draw.

But did you see the game, they more than deserved to be level pegging afterwards. They more than matched Shahktar

by **Afro** Thu 14 Feb 2013, 10:41 am

on the balance of the game that is, not on their shooting ability!!

by GSC Thu 14 Feb 2013, 10:42 am

Wake up with a splitting headache and end up puking. Not my day so far

by Marky Thu 14 Feb 2013, 10:47 am

Douglas Costa looked good when he came on for Taison, although despite his goal I'm only basing it on the highlights I saw.

by Zinedine_Ze_Zebra Thu 14 Feb 2013, 10:52 am

What should United do about Rafael? Put Smalling at RB maybe?

haha, you talk like it a huge problem Azzy, tbf id expect nothing less from you to put a Man United player down to the extent of not fit enough to play top level football.
Nah, id leave him in, get Valencia on the right to help him out when Coentrao gets forward.

The guy got terrorised by Ronaldo & Ozil. Im pretty sure hes not the only one whos had that happen to him.

Once again, the ref at full time. Did no one think it was silly to give the corner then not allow us to take it?

by sodhat Thu 14 Feb 2013, 10:56 am

It was probably sillier to assume that the corner could be taken super slowly. The added time is the added time, and when the 3 minutes were up he could blow the whistle. I looked at the clock and there were 30 seconds left when the corner was given. Ample time to take it.

by Fernando Thu 14 Feb 2013, 11:01 am

morning

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by Guest Thu 14 Feb 2013, 11:04 am

Zinedine_Ze_Zebra wrote:
What should United do about Rafael? Put Smalling at RB maybe?
haha, you talk like it a huge problem Azzy, tbf id expect nothing less from you to put a Man United player down to the extent of not fit enough to play top level football.
Nah, id leave him in, get Valencia on the right to help him out when Coentrao gets forward.

The guy got terrorised by Ronaldo & Ozil. Im pretty sure hes not the only one whos had that happen to him.

Once again, the ref at full time. Did no one think it was silly to give the corner then not allow us to take it?

Rafael consistently fails to perform when needed most, don't blame me for his failings. He might have been up against two world class players, but Fergie must then also take some of the blame for Rafa's performance by failing to provide tactical support for him.

I still think Real will win the tie, probably 2-2 AET at OT.

by FIFA Diva Thu 14 Feb 2013, 11:06 am

Ive changed my mind from Rooney being in the second tier of footballers to a mid/high range third tier. How many times has SAF played Rooney in the wide positions in the biggest of games?

Rooney was poor defensively he was too slow to close down the cross for Ronaldos goal and Contentrao kept getting passed hi. Tactically he didn't know what to do even if he ran alot.

I didn't truly realise how good RVP was until he joined United.

by GSC Thu 14 Feb 2013, 11:07 am

by Fernando Thu 14 Feb 2013, 11:13 am

by Zinedine_Ze_Zebra Thu 14 Feb 2013, 11:23 am

Soddy, I though there was time on the clock left too so I didnt get why he gave it the blew full time.

Why not just blow full time when the save was made.
that annoyed me a bit.

by sodhat Thu 14 Feb 2013, 11:27 am

Well there were 3 minutes of added time, United dawdled and it expired. If he blows the whistle then there isn't much you can do. If he had blown at 2 minutes there would be anger.

If it was Fifa it would let you take the corner though

by Guest Thu 14 Feb 2013, 11:33 am

I was at an Intertoto Cup game between Villa and Celta Vigo years ago, played at Albion's ground because they found asbestos in the Doug Ellis Stand...the clock stopped on 88mins and the ref blew for full time! At least 6/7mins early due to the injuries and ridiculous red cards he was giving out (one guy got sent off for a foul throw, I kid you not).

by sodhat Thu 14 Feb 2013, 11:37 am

Always interesting to read Spanish media's opinions on the game. Welbeck is being praised, as is De Gea.

They seem to feel the ref made two mistakes that cost them though. Jones fouling Di Maria in the box (it was a little rough in truth) and the corner being incorrectly awarded. No mention of Evra being taken down though.

by Zinedine_Ze_Zebra Thu 14 Feb 2013, 11:38 am

Soddy, I didnt think there was much left on the clock but I would of though the Ref would of allowed us to play the corner and see that out before blowing for full time.

Azzy? huh, whats that about lolol. Because of injuries & cards the ref stopped the match early?

by sodhat Thu 14 Feb 2013, 11:47 am

To be fair he wasn't a good referee all game, on either side.

by Guest Thu 14 Feb 2013, 12:02 pm

Zinedine_Ze_Zebra wrote:Azzy? huh, whats that about lolol. Because of injuries & cards the ref stopped the match early?

No, the clock stopped at 88mins, and he blew the whistle. He should have played about 95mins Doh

by Zinedine_Ze_Zebra Thu 14 Feb 2013, 12:08 pm

To be fair he wasn't a good referee all game, on either side.

Agreed. Some dodgy decisions all game.

No, the clock stopped at 88mins, and he blew the whistle. He should have played about 95mins

Oh right, ha messed up there then

by GSC Thu 14 Feb 2013, 12:09 pm

Anyone up for some pre friday deals

by Zinedine_Ze_Zebra Thu 14 Feb 2013, 12:12 pm

Can do GSC

by Fernando Thu 14 Feb 2013, 12:12 pm

Sure why not just got epically wummed by Fifa Sad

Won Div.1 in FUT got a free pack came up with Alonso as the flash name thought yes Xabi Alonso Euro Division Homepage XLIX - Page 5 3559488474

Turned out to be Osvaldo Alonso from Seattle Sad

by Guest Thu 14 Feb 2013, 12:18 pm

Fernando wrote:Sure why not just got epically wummed by Fifa

Won Div.1 in FUT got a free pack came up with Alonso as the flash name thought yes Xabi Alonso Turned out to be Osvaldo Alonso from Seattle

I got similar last night, thought it said Ramos (who I'm saving up for), but it actually said Ivan Ramis furious

by Zinedine_Ze_Zebra Thu 14 Feb 2013, 12:19 pm

oh Nando, sorry but thats quite funny.
Xabi Alonso is only worth 20k ish anyway. TOTY Xabi Alonso is worth silly coinage.

You see this weeks Team of the week? Sagna is a CB

by Fernando Thu 14 Feb 2013, 12:20 pm

It's because he was a better CB then he's ever been at RB at Sunderland. He did more defensive headers then our whole team in a season Laugh

by GSC Thu 14 Feb 2013, 12:20 pm

Yeah he played CB after the red card and played really well at the end tbf

by Zinedine_Ze_Zebra Thu 14 Feb 2013, 12:23 pm

I only saw highlights so didnt see how great he was there then.
His price is 300k coins!!!
I was planning to get one but I cant spend all my coinage on him.

by Fernando Thu 14 Feb 2013, 12:25 pm

Im quite happy with my side at the moment.

Could use a better left winger got an IF Pedro atm he tires really quickly Sad

by Zinedine_Ze_Zebra Thu 14 Feb 2013, 12:35 pm

You got a La Liga team Nando?

Azzy, Nando, you guys only have the one squad on FUT?

by Fernando Thu 14 Feb 2013, 12:38 pm

Not quite mine's currently

---------------Sirigu
Abate-- Ogbonna --Chiellini -- Monreal(If)
Di Maria ---- Mata -- Cazorla -- Pedro (IF)
--------------------Podolski
---------------------------Benzema

Selling Aguero at the moment so if don't sell he'll be back in king

by sodhat Thu 14 Feb 2013, 12:41 pm

That may be the most unbalanced midfield possible right there, Nando.

by Zinedine_Ze_Zebra Thu 14 Feb 2013, 12:43 pm

Whats your Chem with that team Nando?

by Marky Thu 14 Feb 2013, 12:45 pm

My last FUT signing was Lavezzi at LM, rated 86 and pace and dribbling he's a beast.

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