[Football] Current World XI Draft

[Garry Nelson's Left Foot]

I've made two small errors so far.

1)I've severely underestimated my lack of knowledge of world football. I knew I probably didn't have the depth of knowledge of some of you but I didn't think that I'd be out of viable options half way through the draft. The way things are going I'm going to be choosing random players I've never heard of by round seven.

2)My entire strategy.

 

[Gazwag]

I've made two small errors so far.

1)I've severely underestimated my lack of knowledge of world football. I knew I probably didn't have the depth of knowledge of some of you but I didn't think that I'd be out of viable options half way through the draft. The way things are going I'm going to be choosing random players I've never heard of by round seven.

2)My entire strategy.

I feel your pain I'm finding this much harder than the bhafc one as then I could sit and think about players I had seen and players I had heard about and then do a bit more research. Still its a great challenge.

 

[Frutos]

I think we're reaching the stage now where people's "wishlists" will inevitably be hit harder and harder as the amount of available "big" names starts to decrease.

I've got a LONG wait until my next pick and, although I can say for certain right now who I want to be able to pick when the time comes, I can't be even vaguely confident that the player I want will still be available.

 

[MattBackHome]

My strategy has been to go for the best player available at the time of selection. It remains to see how this will pay off when it comes to the later choices...

 

[shaolinpunk]

Right, my next pick comes in category six as he has played in four different countries. He is currently on loan from Real Madrid at his old club Borussia Dortmund where he has played every game this season and had more touches of the ball than any of his teammates - impressive stuff.

25-year-old Turkish international NURI SAHIN

Sahin and Alonso dictating the play? Have fun chasing the ball for 90 minutes.

Paging [MENTION=5392]Reinelt12[/MENTION]

 

[shaolinpunk]

Just realised I'd originally said Dante was for cat 6 too. Oh well, either Dante or Sahin can jump to cat 10 (two league titles with two clubs) as they both qualify for both

 

[Gullflyinghigh]

My strategy has been to go for the best player available at the time of selection. It remains to see how this will pay off when it comes to the later choices...

If it's any consolation, I've gone for the 'strong spine' approach, ignoring any real flair or playmakers until it had been established. I've got maybe two creative players left I can pick from that I'd already shortlisted.

Going to be close...

 

[The_Viper]

I have my next two choices and I'm QUIETLY confident one will be left, not sure which but I pray one will be.

 

[Reinelt12]

I am offline at the moment so can't put a pic up or give stats etc. but with my fifth pick, and in the category of Winning a title for 2 different teams (Inter and Man City) - I decided I needed a loose cannon, someone unpredictable to make things a little interesting in my side, and with bags of talent to boot... I give you Super Mario Balotelli...

N.B can someone mention the next player up please as I am unsure of the name to use?

 

[Gazwag]

[MENTION=15941]pauldcpfc[/MENTION] next but I think that is [MENTION=13200]bhafc22[/MENTION]

 

[bhafc22]

[MENTION=15941]pauldcpfc[/MENTION] next but I think that is [MENTION=13200]bhafc22[/MENTION]

It is indeed!

My 5th pick and 2nd attacking player represents Argentina, but has never played for them in the World Cup

He currently plays for Paris Saint Germain...

Ezequiel Lavezzi
[MENTION=24420]Gullflyinghigh[/MENTION]

 

[Gullflyinghigh]

I am offline at the moment so can't put a pic up or give stats etc. but with my fifth pick, and in the category of Winning a title for 2 different teams (Inter and Man City) - I decided I needed a loose cannon, someone unpredictable to make things a little interesting in my side, and with bags of talent to boot... I give you Super Mario Balotelli...

N.B can someone mention the next player up please as I am unsure of the name to use?

Goddamn it! That's mightily annoying.

I will now be using some of the alloted time to think my next pick through...hmm

 

[Reinelt12]

Goddamn it! That's mightily annoying.

I will now be using some of the alloted time to think my next pick through...hmm

I couldn't believe he had slid this far down the draft... I just had to take him now as I knew he wouldn't last another 20 picks!

 

[Gullflyinghigh]

I couldn't believe he had slid this far down the draft... I just had to take him now as I knew he wouldn't last another 20 picks!

He would've lasted until mine at the latest so a good move on your part!

I'm now torn between a couple... Argh!

 

[Gullflyinghigh]

Ok, I've read the list of drafted names about three times and I think this young man is still available;

Qualifying under category 9 as he's only 20 years old, my next choice is going to be the creative hub of my team.

He's already got 7 international caps under his belt as well as winners medals for the UEFA Cup and Copa Del Rey. Add to this his current standing as the joint-top assist provider in La Liga and becomes one of world football's rising stars. Of Atletico Madrid, he is;

Jorge Resurrección Merodio
(Otherwise known as 'Koke')
[MENTION=1284]moggy[/MENTION] is up next if memory serves...

 

[bhafc22]

Ok, I've read the list of drafted names about three times and I think this young man is still available;

Qualifying under category 9 as he's only 20 years old, my next choice is going to be the creative hub of my team.

He's already got 7 international caps under his belt as well as winners medals for the UEFA Cup and Copa Del Rey. Add to this his current standing as the joint-top assist provider in La Liga and becomes one of world football's rising stars. Of Atletico Madrid, he is;

Jorge Resurrección Merodio
(Otherwise known as 'Koke')
[MENTION=1284]moggy[/MENTION] is up next if memory serves...

Good pick, very good player, despite an average performance on Tuesday!

 

[MattBackHome]

Ok, I've read the list of drafted names about three times and I think this young man is still available;

Qualifying under category 9 as he's only 20 years old, my next choice is going to be the creative hub of my team.

He's already got 7 international caps under his belt as well as winners medals for the UEFA Cup and Copa Del Rey. Add to this his current standing as the joint-top assist provider in La Liga and becomes one of world football's rising stars. Of Atletico Madrid, he is;

Jorge Resurrección Merodio
(Otherwise known as 'Koke')
@moggy is up next if memory serves...

Nice... A connoisseurs choice...

 

[turienzo's lovechild]

Ok, I've read the list of drafted names about three times and I think this young man is still available;

Qualifying under category 9 as he's only 20 years old, my next choice is going to be the creative hub of my team.

He's already got 7 international caps under his belt as well as winners medals for the UEFA Cup and Copa Del Rey. Add to this his current standing as the joint-top assist provider in La Liga and becomes one of world football's rising stars. Of Atletico Madrid, he is;

Jorge Resurrección Merodio
(Otherwise known as 'Koke')
[MENTION=1284]moggy[/MENTION] is up next if memory serves...

what an absolutely superb middle name

 

[Gullflyinghigh]

Good pick, very good player, despite an average performance on Tuesday!

Nice... A connoisseurs choice...

Truthfully, would've gone for Balotelli first if he hadn't just gone. That said, I think I'm happier with this choice, certainly adds some craft to my current picks.

Happy days!

 

[Hamilton]

It is indeed!

My 5th pick and 2nd attacking player represents Argentina, but has never played for them in the World Cup

He currently plays for Paris Saint Germain...

Ezequiel Lavezzi

[MENTION=24420]Gullflyinghigh[/MENTION]

That is a very good spot.