Draft QF (PL ERA DRAFT) - Uncle Good Advice vs Tir Na Nog | Winner: Tir Na Nog

[Dokaka]

Pretty easy vote for @Tir Na Nog here for me. Might be the most balanced team in this whole thing, and the addition of Shearer up top is just ridiculous.

Kanu really sinks it for @Uncle Good-Advice + Ramsey and Parlour having to battle Keane and Gundogan. Also the GOAT LB vs. Clichy, not really close.

 

[Riou]

Was really hoping to join team "Uncle Riou Advice" in the semis or final.

But since there aren't many actual Arsenal fans on this website, it looks like that dream of mine could die here

 

[Uncle Good-Advice]

I asked to swap Kanu with Rosicky. It was kind of surprising timing and I didn't post the lineup. I also asked a question when will this round start and to no answer. So I thought there's time to do it in the evening. I feel like some people might misunderstood my tactics in this round and now I'm down 4

 

[db10_therza]

Was really hoping to join team "Uncle Riou Advice" in the semis or final.

But since there aren't many actual Arsenal fans on this website, it looks like that dream of mine could die here

Christ, was this before or after you whored yourself out to @2Smokeyy ?

 

[2Smokeyy]

Christ, was this before or after you whored yourself out to @2Smokeyy ?

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Even when @Riou loses, he wins.

 

[2Smokeyy]

I asked to swap Kanu with Rosicky. It was kind of surprising timing and I didn't post the lineup. I also asked a question when will this round start and to no answer. So I thought there's time to do it in the evening. I feel like some people might misunderstood my tactics in this round and now I'm down 4

Post up your team and @albakos will update the first post.

 

[Riou]

Christ, was this before or after you whored yourself out to @2Smokeyy ?

Spoiler: The leaked footage of the winner of this whole comp...

 

[db10_therza]

Spoiler: The leaked footage of the winner of this whole comp...

Is that @Trilly burning in the fireplace at the back?

 

[Entropics]

I'm an Arsenal fan so I voted Arsenal

If he actually downgraded with Rosicky might have to change my vote though

 

[Uncle Good-Advice]

I've taken into consideration some opinions from last round and therefore Kanu was substituted by Rosicky. Alexis is now upfront and for me it's a no-brainer to bet on him against slow guys like Cahill and Keown. We play a passing game as usual with late runners in the box.

I decided to exploit this CB weakness further by moving Rosicky and Özil closer to goal and Bergkamp playing the distributor role. Gael Clichy will still be attacking down the left as I feel that no danger is coming from @Tir Na Nog right wing as Beckham isn't a pacey dribbler and won't track back. Cole and Young aren't best in defending so there's going to be plenty of space and only two defenders who have their flaws (sorry, Keown was a backup for Bould for many years and Cahill, well, is Cahill).

Another thing is that no way in hell that team with Cantona, Keane, Keown and Cahill is finishing without at least one red card so that's my advantage

Judging by opponent's line-up he will be attacking down the left, where I have defensive-minded Dixon. As good as Shearer is I can't see him doing anything more than a tap-in from Overmars cross when he's that alone. I'll ask all voting for @Tir Na Nog - how do you expect this team to create chances? One creative Gundogan, butcher like Keane, classic winger Overmars and long-ball merchant Beckham. In my opinion it's a mess. The names are great but in my opinion no synergy there.

We're down two right now but we will win!

 

[Uncle Good-Advice]

Just for the record I'll not be saying anything bad about Uncle's team. The people can decide this one.

I also don't mean anything offensive but I think the important part of the game is to show opponent's weaknesses and your own strengths. At least that's how I understand it. So I'm glad for every critical input

 

[Riou]

I would have kept Kanu in the team, was better for us than Rosicky (love Rozza though!)

 

[Uncle Good-Advice]

I would have kept Kanu in the team, was better for us than Rosicky (love Rozza though!)

IMHO Cahill and Keown would bully the poor guy from the very start, that's why it's Alexis upfront.

 

[Uncle Good-Advice]

IMHO Cahill and Keown would bully the poor guy from the very start, that's why it's Alexis upfront.

Arsenal bullied Alan as well. Did you know that Shearer scored just once against Arsenal at Highbury? From a penalty spot. Seaman had his number.

Cantona scored twice overall in seven matches.

 

[DJ_Markstar]

Was really hoping to join team "Uncle Riou Advice" in the semis or final.

But since there aren't many actual Arsenal fans on this website, it looks like that dream of mine could die here

I love how riou advice is the opposite of good advice

 

[Tir Na Nog]

I also don't mean anything offensive but I think the important part of the game is to show opponent's weaknesses and your own strengths. At least that's how I understand it. So I'm glad for every critical input

Parlour and Ramsey won't be able to deal with Cantona and Gundogan will be looking to get forward. Also I think my side in two banks of four defensively will contend with your death by 1000 passes approach.

Your side will keep the ball well tho, so we might have to contend with maybe letting you have it and maybe force yous wide

 

[DJ_Markstar]

IMHO Cahill and Keown would bully the poor guy from the very start, that's why it's Alexis upfront.

Keown wasn't slow ffs, he was a power defender with above average pace, although alexis is the tricky type of forward to give him trouble it won't be pace that worries him too much

 

[Riou]

I can't imagine Gary Cahill bullying peak Kanu either, tbh...he was a giant guy too

2000 Kanu was like a perfect mix of a target man/false nine, he would do things at his best that even someone like Bergkamp couldn't do...most skillful player we have ever had I think, proper street baller.

 

[DJ_Markstar]

I can't imagine Gary Cahill bullying peak Kanu either, tbh...he was a giant guy too

2000 Kanu was like a perfect mix of a target man/false nine, he would do things at his best that even someone like Bergkamp couldn't do...most skillful player we have ever had I think, proper street baller.

Wash your mouth out!

No but srs Kanu was one of those players who was skilful and awkward for defenders but honestly didn't score enough and wasn't particularly quick, think he had like 1 in 3 numbers before he became more or less a squaddie which is very poor in that Arsenal squad that won the double and then the 04 invincibles.

Henry was getting 2 in 3 numbers once he came in so its obvious why Kanu was moved on.

 

[db10_therza]

I can't imagine Gary Cahill bullying peak Kanu either, tbh...he was a giant guy too

2000 Kanu was like a perfect mix of a target man/false nine, he would do things at his best that even someone like Bergkamp couldn't do...most skillful player we have ever had I think, proper street baller.

Skillfull is a BIG word. King Kanu was the most “tekkers” player we’ve had. It’s not the same thing. Eboue is clear, always.