Euro Division Homepage LXXVI

by GSC Fri 25 Jul 2014, 11:48

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Next Tactics due Monday 11th August, to be sent to Azzy. Miky to vote by Friday the 8th August.

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by GSC Mon 04 Aug 2014, 14:04

You're putting far too much weight on preseason results Azzy.

Funniest example is the 2008 Detroit Lions, who went 4-0 in preseason and 0-16 in actual games.

The games are all about fitness and experimenting, nobody from either side is worried about the result.

by Holymiky Mon 04 Aug 2014, 14:07

I would disagree that Sociedad are an average side.

I think that they are a good side with plenty of potential.

by sodhat Mon 04 Aug 2014, 14:09

I worry when we have a good pre-season. We usually struggle afterwards.

Tactics sent to Miky.

by Holymiky Mon 04 Aug 2014, 14:11

Soddy the end part of your tactics made me laugh lol.

by Azzy Mon 04 Aug 2014, 14:20

GSC wrote:You're putting far too much weight on preseason results Azzy.

Funniest example is the 2008 Detroit Lions, who went 4-0 in preseason and 0-16 in actual games.

The games are all about fitness and experimenting, nobody from either side is worried about the result.

It's not all about fitness and experimenting. Most teams are playing their actual formations, but using squad players to distribute fitness. That Chelsea team should beat that Bremen team without getting into a sweat.

by GSC Mon 04 Aug 2014, 14:22

And I'm sure it would, if the result actually meant anything.

by Azzy Mon 04 Aug 2014, 14:23

More TM updates btwlol

by sodhat Mon 04 Aug 2014, 14:24

Well Mourinho was blaming the referee in the paper this morning, so he's already getting his pre-season training done.

by Azzy Mon 04 Aug 2014, 14:24

GSC wrote:And I'm sure it would, if the result actually meant anything.

It does, it means we've under-valued Miky's team for far too long Yahoo

by Holymiky Mon 04 Aug 2014, 14:28

It's a bit late to start to value my Bremen team as I already have 6 losses!

Nah I'm joking of course.

by Azzy Mon 04 Aug 2014, 14:33

Elia had a field day, the kid had so much talent. I'd love to see him keep this form up.

by Holymiky Mon 04 Aug 2014, 14:51

What type of music do you all listen to?

by FIFA Diva Mon 04 Aug 2014, 14:54

GSC would you say the tactics I done last week were ok in terms of length?

Ps4 Azzy I'll just complete story mission an give it back.

by Azzy Mon 04 Aug 2014, 14:58

I hope you'll notice Viva that today I have laid into Chelsea severely. Remember this day.

by GSC Mon 04 Aug 2014, 14:59

Seemed alright

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Mon 04 Aug 2014, 15:03

Holymiky wrote:What type of music do you all listen to?

Mainly the stuff your hear on pornos

by FIFA Diva Mon 04 Aug 2014, 15:07

TheSecondComing wrote:I hope you'll notice Viva that today I have laid into Chelsea severely. Remember this day.

I have noticed that you're winding up poor Miky, I don't believe for a second you think Chelsea will finish out of the top 4. They've improved the side from last season massively and I make them favorites for the title. Arsenal have signed Sanchez who is he some little speed man who'll get bumped off in the physical English league, where is the steel Arsenal lack no where to be seen. Manchester United were there for the taking last season heck even wba beat us but arsenal managed 1 point in 2 games. I don't believe in arsene I don't believe in arsenal I don't believe in their project, Arsenal for me are same old arsenal who'll bottle it yet again. Oh wow they won the game cup didn't hull win it before them. I don't rate arsenal they're a punk ass side who have tricked poor fans like you that there going places when the truth is they're just going to finish 4th bull crap the fans again and it'll happen all over again. I've got more respect for Liverpool and Rodgers he had bottle he didn't bull crap the fans they still need one world class player and they'll be a threat. I don't respect Arsenal anymore they've become the biggest joke ever, don't call them a title contending team because they're not don't be shocked when they lose to mid table teams because that's their level now.

by Azzy Mon 04 Aug 2014, 15:12

I don't. Mourinho has signed injury-prone players. Fabregas and Costa are both prone to a few games here, a few games there. Both would be massive losses for any stretch of time.

Walcott is a little speed man, he does just fine.

I'm no Arsenal fan.

Sounds like I need to make another PM Laugh

by sodhat Mon 04 Aug 2014, 15:31

I've just bet £20 with someone at work that Chelsea finish above Arsenal. Shocked he took the bet, I can't see Chelsea not being top 2 this year.

by Azzy Mon 04 Aug 2014, 15:35

Some of us more discerning football fans can see past Mourinho's bluffing and see that the team hasn't improved as much as their rivals this summer.

by Holymiky Mon 04 Aug 2014, 15:43

Azzy, I am interested in an elaboration from you into how we haven't improved our squad as much as others since last year if you can? Not having ago just I am genuinely interested.

by sodhat Mon 04 Aug 2014, 15:48

I don't see much improvement from City yet. Arsenal have made a couple of splashy buys, but are they now nailed on to be top 2? Not for me.
United still have holes to plug. Liverpool haven't sorted out their defensive problems yet. Spurs have bought no-one.

I don't follow your logic. Chelsea got back one of the best keepers in Europe, added a proven Premier League midfielder in Cesc and at least have a better chance of scoring a couple this year.

by Holymiky Mon 04 Aug 2014, 15:55

Remember tactics to me tonight guys, Hero whenever you can is fine mate.

I have them from GSC, Azzy, Sodhat and Marky/Afro.

by FIFA Diva Mon 04 Aug 2014, 15:57

My tactics are 95% done just needed to add the final touches and they'll be in after gym around 9ish

by sodhat Mon 04 Aug 2014, 16:00

Your tactics go to the gym?

by FIFA Diva Mon 04 Aug 2014, 16:06

Yeah they're building on their stamina today.

by Azzy Mon 04 Aug 2014, 16:08

Holymiky wrote:Azzy, I am interested in an elaboration from you into how we haven't improved our squad as much as others since last year if you can? Not having ago just I am genuinely interested.

And of course I shall elaborate Smile

- Courtois is no improvement on Cech, himself a quality keeper. If anything, this may be a short-term downgrade as Courtois adjusts to PL life.

- Filipe Luis at LB is no improvement on Azpilicueta, who if he moves to RB at the expense of Ivanovic (as rumoured) means you've lost out at RB. Ivanovic is your best defender for me, as Ashley Cole was.

- While he wasn't a very good defender, losing Luiz at CB and bringing back Zouma as his replacement isn't smart in the short-term. Zouma has a lot to learn at this high level, and he'll make more msitakes than Luiz ever did.

- Fabregas, ignoring injuries, is not the player he was 3 years ago. He's aged - you just have to look at him. His passing ability will be much welcomed, but he takes the place of Mata essentially. That's no upgrade. It's a huge downgrade.

- Drogba is the same as Eto'o, past it. He'll make minimal difference.

- Costa is a massive upgrade on Torres. But so would Lukaku have been. One injury for Costa - as we all know he is likely to get - and you're stuffed.

- Losing Lampard is going to affect the dressing room, especially the older players such as Terry. And the midfield of Matic-Ramires-Oscar isn't remotely in the league of Fernando-Fernandinho-Toure, nore of Herrera-Carrick-Fellaini, nor of Ramsey-Wilshere-Arteta even.

- You've lost good squad cover in Bertrand, Van Aanholt, Ba, Romeu, Piazon and Hazard.

The places I see Chelsea improving at - striker and midfield - can be undone with a slight muscle strain.

by Azzy Mon 04 Aug 2014, 16:09

I can imagine Viva's tactics standing there in the changing rooms, butt naked, admiring their shapely 3-4-1-2 in the mirror.

by FIFA Diva Mon 04 Aug 2014, 16:20

How the hell do you know I'm playing a 3-4-1-2?

by GSC Mon 04 Aug 2014, 16:21

TheSecondComing wrote:
Holymiky wrote:Azzy, I am interested in an elaboration from you into how we haven't improved our squad as much as others since last year if you can? Not having ago just I am genuinely interested.
And of course I shall elaborate

- Courtois is no improvement on Cech, himself a quality keeper. If anything, this may be a short-term downgrade as Courtois adjusts to PL life. maybe

- Filipe Luis at LB is no improvement on Azpilicueta, who if he moves to RB at the expense of Ivanovic (as rumoured) means you've lost out at RB. Ivanovic is your best defender for me, as Ashley Cole was. move Ivanovic to CB and you have a stronger defense overall

- While he wasn't a very good defender, losing Luiz at CB and bringing back Zouma as his replacement isn't smart in the short-term. Zouma has a lot to learn at this high level, and he'll make more msitakes than Luiz ever did. Given Luiz made an handful of appearances at CB all season, if Zoumas his replacement he can't hurt much. Also anyone with a brain will make less mistakes than Luiz.

- Fabregas, ignoring injuries, is not the player he was 3 years ago. He's aged - you just have to look at him. His passing ability will be much welcomed, but he takes the place of Mata essentially. That's no upgrade. It's a huge downgrade. Odd considering Fabregas will play a different position and Oscar replaced Mata. Hes a massive upgrade over Lampard though.

- Drogba is the same as Eto'o, past it. He'll make minimal difference. So their backup is as good as last years starter?

- Costa is a massive upgrade on Torres. But so would Lukaku have been. One injury for Costa - as we all know he is likely to get - and you're stuffed. Tend to agree, but Lukaku wasn't good enough for Chelsea at present anyway.

- Losing Lampard is going to affect the dressing room, especially the older players such as Terry. And the midfield of Matic-Ramires-Oscar isn't remotely in the league of Fernando-Fernandinho-Toure, nore of Herrera-Carrick-Fellaini, nor of Ramsey-Wilshere-Arteta even. And getting Drogba back? Even ignoring Fabregas will be in that midfield, its miles better than Uniteds.

- You've lost good squad cover in Bertrand, Van Aanholt, Ba, Romeu, Piazon and Hazard.
Sucks, Never played, Not good enough, Not good enough, Not good enough yet, Not good enough yet

The places I see Chelsea improving at - striker and midfield - can be undone with a slight muscle strain.

by FIFA Diva Mon 04 Aug 2014, 16:21

Someone has leaked my tactics.

by FIFA Diva Mon 04 Aug 2014, 16:23

I'm sorry Azzy but you're clearly taking the urine when you suggest United have a better midfield.

by Holymiky Mon 04 Aug 2014, 16:30

Ivanovic can be used in central defence.

I think Courtois is ready for the PL.

We almost won the title last season with the best defence in the league, it only would of taken a top quality striker last year and we would of won the title probably around February. That defence may end up being switched around with Luis at left back as a new addition but I am more than happy with that, that is a solid defence. We now have our Top quality striker and we also have back one of our best ever strikers.

Granted Drogba might not get many games but he can certainly be used as an impact player in games.

by FIFA Diva Mon 04 Aug 2014, 16:35

You'd have won the title in February? Oh and you lot say United fans are arrogant. You forget Liverpool 11 game winning streak they'd have taken you all the way.

by Holymiky Mon 04 Aug 2014, 16:42

I meant to say that we COULD of won the title around February if we had a striker who had scored 20-30 goals.

I didn't mean it to sound like we definitely would of I'm just saying that we potentially could of. I'm far from arrogant Viva and I didn't mean it like that because I know that last season was massively open and it could of been anyone's title.

by FIFA Diva Mon 04 Aug 2014, 16:44

February is a bit too early mate you'd have to win all your games and I don't think that would have happened.

by Holymiky Mon 04 Aug 2014, 16:46

Maybe February was a bit early sorry but The whole point of my post was not to be arrogant but to simply say that we could of won it earlier if we had 20/30 goals added from our strikers and of course if we had picked up points where we lost them.

by Holymiky Mon 04 Aug 2014, 16:47

Mainly because we didn't let in as many goals.

by FIFA Diva Mon 04 Aug 2014, 16:49

I agree that you'd have won the title if you had a top striker but it'd have been closer than you think around 36 games. Could also say the same for Liverpool if they had a good defence they'd have won it.

by Holymiky Mon 04 Aug 2014, 16:51

I completely agree that it would of been later most likely but I made a mistake with my timing that's all.

by FIFA Diva Mon 04 Aug 2014, 16:53

I make you lot favourites for the upcoming season.

by Marky Mon 04 Aug 2014, 21:33

Azzy, I want to get in on the free money. I'll also wager £20 on Chelsea finishing above Arsenal. Arsenal should be title contenders, especially if they get Khedira/Carvalho in midfield. But they're still behind Chelsea and City.

by FIFA Diva Mon 04 Aug 2014, 22:01

Azzzy I want to know how you knew my formation?

by Fernando Mon 04 Aug 2014, 22:07

#IsVivaBluffing

by FIFA Diva Mon 04 Aug 2014, 22:08

Tactics are in I'd wish you good luck Marky but Azzy already has leaked my tactics and I want an investigation into this.

by FIFA Diva Mon 04 Aug 2014, 22:09

Fernando wrote:#IsVivaBluffing

I've sent you a copy of my tactics.

by FIFA Diva Mon 04 Aug 2014, 22:11

TheSecondComing wrote:I can imagine Viva's tactics standing there in the changing rooms, butt naked, admiring their shapely 3-4-1-2 in the mirror.

I've never ever played a 3-4-1-2 and played generally a 4-2-3-1 this season. Not an obvious formation to play.

by Fernando Mon 04 Aug 2014, 22:12

Did u send them to Azzy by mistake.

by FIFA Diva Mon 04 Aug 2014, 22:21

Nope, I've only sent them to myself miky GSC and you.

To be honest he probably just guessed it. Marky sent his tactics I yesterday.

by FIFA Diva Tue 05 Aug 2014, 08:01

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