Soccer Draft - Sign-Up/Discussion Thread

[Rob S]

Originally Posted by UKfan

For me Rooney is on the decline already, Cesc was a good pick though

I don't feel that way at all really. He's just playing a different kind if game with RVP there/has picked up some injuries. I think he is still a fantastic player.

[UKfan]

Well you know me Rob, I always have controversial opinions ha

[Rob S]

Modric is an interesting one. Love his game, but him getting no games at real makes you wonder.

[Wootylicous]

This possession game is gonna be fun.

[TheBoyWonder22]

Noooooooo! Anyone but Vidic!!!

[Rosebud]

Can't believe Ribery is still around, but I just drafted the first not-super-sexy man for my team.

[Rob S]

Originally Posted by Rosebud

Can't believe Ribery is still around, but I just drafted the first not-super-sexy man for my team.

Yeah, he was great value. I was considering him, but I'd have to play either him or Bale out of position.

[SuperPacker]

I was going to pick Ribery before I realised I didn't have any defenders.

[Wootylicous]

Ribery wasn't fitting in my plans.

[Rosebud]

He's been playing so sexy the past couple of years. With Pirlo and Hummels launching passes from deep and Reus and Ribery hovering around Lewa up to, this team would be so much fun to watch pass the ball.

[SuperMcGee]

Ribery is pretty filthy. I had no intention of taking him or Rooney, however. Nice picks, for sure.

[RufusMcDaniel]

Offence is overrated.

[Rosebud]

Originally Posted by RufusMcDaniel

Offence is overrated.

Being able to retain the ball and pick apart teams who park the bus isn't though.

[marshallb]

Interested in hearing thoughts on the Fellaini pick in particular. I love him and he's having a great year, but I'm not sure if this is too early for him or not. Didn't love anyone else there, so I went for it.

[Rosebud]

Fellaini's a little early, although not really by much as there's only a couple midfielders left that i'd take over him. You're Alba pick pisses me off though, he was supposed to by my next pick.

[marshallb]

Originally Posted by Rosebud

Fellaini's a little early, although not really by much as there's only a couple midfielders left that i'd take over him. You're Alba pick pisses me off though, he was supposed to by my next pick.

Haha. Thanks. I thought about taking Marchisio and another player over Fellaini, but I wanted someone who could play box to box with Silva, Mata, and Xavi playing creatively in the midfield.

[Rosebud]

I actually think Marchisio's better for a box to box role while Fellaini's better playing in a more attacking role. His ability to flick on clearances has been huge for Everton's counter-game. Plus around the box he's more available for crosses.

That said a big part of picking Marchisio was his chemistry with Pirlo, those two have been playing side by side for Juve and the NT for a couple of years now and Marchisio does a great job of protecting and clearing space for Andrea.

[SuperMcGee]

Big Fellaini fan. Has been in my mind since I knew I wasn't getting Yaya.

[Wootylicous]

Marchisio isn't even the best MF on his team.

[Wootylicous]

Also Fellaini ? eh

[Rosebud]

Originally Posted by Cutey Wooty

Marchisio isn't even the best MF on his team.

Well Juve have a world class midfield and both Pirlo and Vidal are already off the board. *shrug*

Marchisio's got great chemistry with Pirlo, he's a good retainer, covers a lot of ground, joins the attack very well and can play the incisive pass as well.

[Wootylicous]

It's not Pirlo or Vidal.

[Rosebud]

Originally Posted by Cutey Wooty

It's not Pirlo or Vidal.

Not sure were you're going with this, Isla and Asamoah've been playing as wing backs all season and a couple promising performances don't take Pogba to that level either.

[Wootylicous]

Asamoah >>>>

[Rosebud]

Eh, he's having a great season, but he's not playing as a midfielder for Juve and he's not very proven at the highest level at that position. So no I wouldn't put him near Pirlo, Vidal or Marchisio's level as a central mid.