Euro Division LXV

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The Enrique & J from 5ive League
 
FC WHU Do You Think You Are - Gregers
Bilbao - Afro
Would you dance, if Ajax you to dance? - Sodhat
Southampton FC - Marky
PSV - GSC
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista - Nando                                                                              
Lille - Trebs
 
Glad t'be bach - Hero
 
FC Basel - cherriesfna
 
FC ZwagAtletico - Zinedine_Ze_Zebra
 
The Nodge - Olly
 
Fool 'em FC - Azzy

I was only trolling btw

It's a beast of a partnership

I don't even see how two similar strikers would be a problem. Both getting into the area for crosses, marking a defender each and one at the near post, one at the far post for crosses. Lukaku can play wider as well. Plus with the injuries in this league, it's quite likely at least one of Benteke and Lukaku will be injured anyway

Come on Marky, even Marc Wilmots knows they can't play in the same team at the same time

Good deal for both sides, I'm very happy with getting Wanyama, Clyne and Barkley in

Surprised you went for Wanyama with his current form.

Wanyama hasn't looked good since half way through last season at Celtic. And I just can't see Benteke and Lukaku working. They will both be effective in their own rights, but it is very one dimensional isn't it. The reason teams have different style strikers is that it gives different options.

Looks a strange deal to me tbh, other than Azzy getting Barkley, which he needed.

I agree, for both sides it's strengthening areas they were already strong in.

Remember earlier in the season? I do. Lukaku was injured for me, and I was marked down because I had no threat upfront. In having both Benteke and Lukaku, that's a LOT less likely to happen (cue both being injured next week )

I got Nocerino in to replace Wanyama, now Wanyama's value has gone up it was worth using him in a deal. Nocerino, Defour, Schneiderlin and Giggs as my CM options is not to be sniffed at. Despite Giggs' age, if he's still playing for the Premier League Champions IRL then I don't see how he can't be rated.

I've been very surprised you've not been playing Schneiderlin more than just the last game, for me a cracking player, player of the year last season for the Saints and I'd be starting him.

I like Schneiderlin too. I remember the Azzrentice task where we lost because I put Schneiderlin in the team and he wasn't deemed good enough.

It all worked out though, Olly got fired.

With the four injuries a week, you can't have too many midfielders. And besides, if I get a Lawyer offer for him I'll be in business

I upgraded at RB - a key feature of my feedback - and replaced Nocerino with Barkley, a plus for me. Then I get added CM cover in Wanyama, albeit through losing Benteke. But I still have Lambert + di Natale + Berba

sodhat wrote:I like Schneiderlin too. I remember the Azzrentice task where we lost because I put Schneiderlin in the team and he wasn't deemed good enough.

He was deemed not good enough for Chelsea. A stance I will maintain until my dying day.

Lukaku it seems is currently deemed not good enough for Chelsea.

He is better than Mikel.

sodhat wrote:He is better than Mikel.

High praise

Mourinho has lost the plot though. No Mata, Lukaku out on loan, rubbish attempt at poaching Rooney. The fact that Lukaku was deemed surplsu to requirements actually indicates how good he is!

 Here's hoping that West Ham see it at the weekend

Can someone give me an opinion on a player via PM?

Azzy Mahmood wrote:Mourinho has lost the plot though. No Mata, Lukaku out on loan, rubbish attempt at poaching Rooney. The fact that Lukaku was deemed surplsu to requirements actually indicates how good he is!

To let Lukaku go and keep Ba was a genuine heads gone moment for Jose. And last night, with Torres left out and Eto'o not up to scratch yet, they were crying out for someone like Lukaku to get amongst the Basel defence.

Anyone want Alvaro Dominguez for their team, worth 8.8m so a decent enough guy to bring for central defence, looking for a RB.

Hero wrote:I've been very surprised you've not been playing Schneiderlin more than just the last game, for me a cracking player, player of the year last season for the Saints and I'd be starting him.

I picked Wanyama over Schneiderlin based on the feeling Wanyama would conjure up more ratings!

Looking to raise a bit of cash, offers on a postcard.

Same here. I'll sell Jack Cork for his TM price of £2.6m if anyone needs a hustling, bustling CM.

Morning

I've heard that I'll be getting a 20m fund to sort out Basel, can I confirm this into my budget?

No

You don't need it, you've got a team that can beat Chelsea at home.

A team that can beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge PLUS Neymar. If anything we should be taking £20m OFF you

Haha why is everyone scared of little old Basel,I'm bottom of the league. What's the to limit?

It tells you on the TP page.

Wanyama got dominated by Bradley Johnson.

That's how badly he's started the season

Guess who's back, back again
Viva's back
Tell CF

Setting up my online betting thing tonight, gonna put 40 quid into my account and that's it. All profit will go back into the account, so must bet smart

Thus I shall be placing a quid on Michael Turner anytime on Saturday

How much you going to bet per week approximately then Olly?

I think I'll do like a quid on a NFL bet, and then maybe a couple on footie. I'm either running out of cash in a month, or going for a long time

Hoping to use my £10 free bet wisely

Table updated

Betting is a waste of money.

That's true, but it's also fun.

Betting is no more a waste of money than buying games

At least with buying games I can always go back and play again or sell it to others for a bit of cash etc.

Can't do that with betting though can you?

My point exact now shut the Frak up.

Ut oh Bullbo's time of the month

With betting, if you have the occasional win, it can be a self financing hobby, unlike games where you don't get any money back

My point exact now shut the Frak up

Play games competitively then

Bull wrote:At least with buying games I can always go back and play again or sell it to others for a bit of cash etc.

Can't do that with betting though can you?

My point exact now shut the Frak up.

Less time playing games and more time in English class, young man.

GSC wrote:Play games competitively then

I'm pretty sure professional gamers don't buy their games with part ex in the future in mind though

I play games and exchange them, I've got £40 in my GAME account, haven't spent anything in ages. All because of their price +1 promise.

Chalobah 

   

That was hilarious!

I could never do that Trebs, I replay all my games lol

Bull I'm all for having fun and banter but you've crossed the line by telling someone to shut the Frak up. Have respect for your elders mate.

Yeah I meant no harm I was just annoyed from doing chores and all, I apologise Afro!  

What's the longest tenured colleague at all of your work places?

We have a guy that's been in his job 35 years. That's not normal, is it?