Euro 2012 Team Analysis – England
Filed under: Euro 2012 - Posted by: Paul
This afternoon we continue our analysis of the upcoming Euro 2012 tournament in Poland and Ukraine by turning our attentions to Group D. First up under the microscope, then, is England:
Roy Hodgson’s side kick off the group with, arguably, the toughest of their three fixtures, as they square up to France at 5pm on Monday June 11. Next up for England is a showdown with Sweden four days later at 7.45pm on Friday June 15 before they face tournament co-hosts Ukraine on Tuesday June 19, at 7.45pm.
With Fabio Capello walking away after the John Terry captaincy controversy, it’s fair to say England haven’t had the best of build-ups. In one way, this could work to their advantage, though, with no real hype or expectations of silverware heaped upon their shoulders. Nevertheless, they are still favoured to make the last eight, though France will be confident in their own abilities, having topped their qualifying group after just one loss in 10 games. Sweden, meanwhile, also progressed automatically courtesy of finishing as the best runner-up, with 24 points accrued over 10 matches, while Ukraine will be hoping home advantage can help them advance to the knock-out stages.
The Road to Qualification
Under Capello, England comfortably sailed through their qualifying group, leaving Montenegro six points behind in second place. Racking up a total of 17 goals, they scored twice or more in six of their eight matches, while at the back they conceded just five goals, chalking up a clean sheet on five of those occasions.
Most Appearances: Hart & Cole (8), Rooney & Young (7), Barry & Milner (6)
Top Goalscorers: Rooney, Young & Defoe (3), Lampard & A Johnson (2)
Top Assists: Rooney & Young (3)
The Likely Lads
With Wayne Rooney suspended for the first couple of games, Ashley Young looks set to continue the role as a second striker handed to him by Hodgson in the 1-0 friendly win over Norway. The United winger was joint-top for goals and assists with Rooney in qualifying and netted the winner against the Norwegians, with a coolly taken finish. Priced at 8.5 in the McDonald’s game, he’s cheaper only than Rooney for England but, with an out-of-position role likely for those couple of matches before a likely move to the flank in the third group match, he offers more potential than most amongst Hodgson’s attacking charges.
Faced with back-to-back duels against Karim Benzema, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Andrei Shevchenko, John Terry is afforded the perfect opportunity to silence the critics and help steer his country through the group stages. Hodgson’s side is clearly a work in progress and, with the former West Brom boss set to favour a more pragmatic approach, much will depend on England’s ability to nullify their opponents’ danger. Priced at 6.5m, Terry arrives in strong goalscoring form, having netted six times for Chelsea in the previous domestic campaign and his resilience at the back should see him benefit from the recovered balls rule.
Steven Gerrard is likely to be one of the first names on Hodgson’s team sheet. Priced at 8.5, he has picked up 8.4% of owners so far and as the midfield withdrawals continue on an almost-daily basis, the new skipper’s influence will be more crucial than ever. Looking at Hodgson’s likely first-choice line-up, the Liverpool man seems the best bet to be handed set-pieces and, in the absence of Rooney, any possible spot-kicks which may come his nation’s way.
Cheeky Punt
Having been handed a late call-up by the new man in charge, Andy Carroll looks to have earned Hodgson’s faith after a strong end to the domestic campaign. Whether he can remain in the starting XI when Rooney’s ban ends prior to the final group game against Ukraine is another matter entirely but, after impressing and providing the assist for Young against the Norwegians, the 7.5 priced forward looks in the driving seat for a role up front for those first couple of games, at least.
For those Fantasy managers currently looking for a cheaper route than Terry into the England backline, Joe Hart seems the safest bet. The City stopper is nailed-on between the posts and, with a price of 6.0, will also benefit from the extra save points. There are, however, a couple of options aside from Hart but both look far from certain; Joleon Lescott is priced at 5.5 but it’s debatable as to whether he or Gary Cahill (6.0) will partner Terry in the heart of defence. With the Chelsea contingent rested against Norway, Lescott was named in the starting XI but with a friendly against Belgium still to come tomorrow, Hodgson’s thinking will hopefully be made a little clearer for Fantasy managers prior to the France game. Phil Jones is also priced at 5.5 and could well be part of the back-four if Glen Johnson fails to recover from a toe problem.
Further Analysis
Group A Czech Republic, Greece, Poland, Russia
Group B Denmark, Gemany, Holland, Portugal
Group C Croatia, Italy, Republic of Ireland,Spain
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June 2 at 1:31 am
teddy - leagues for anyone who wants to join - sky sports league name: "FFS" PIN: 8015469 sun dreamteam 105138, password: miffed says:
Night night, everyone.
Later, Doosra!
June 2 at 1:33 am
Optimus says:
night buddy
June 2 at 1:35 am
Jedmonds13 says:
Answer mt Q quickly dude!
June 2 at 1:35 am
Jedmonds13 says:
my*
June 2 at 1:35 am
James_Fitz says:
Night.
June 2 at 1:37 am
Daniel - The Holy Grail is blue. Chelsea champions!!! says:
NIght
June 2 at 5:17 am
Messimerized-Feel Free To Join These Euro2012 Leagues @ 33483-3827 & 18721-3828 says:
Have you selected Doosra as your partener?
June 2 at 1:34 am
James_Fitz says:
I suppose now might be a good time to post my team.
Chalkias – Given
Alba – Berezutski – Strinic – Debuchy – Piszczek
Ozil – Dzagoev – Yarmolenko – Sneijder – Kuba
Ibra – Podolski – Jelly
I’ve .5m to improve on this lot, opinions?
June 2 at 1:36 am
Jedmonds13 says:
You just said on my post Young > Sneijder :S
Nice team but I’d defo go with Lewandowski over Ibra
June 2 at 1:40 am
James_Fitz says:
I meant transfer out Young and get in Sneijder.
June 2 at 1:47 am
Jedmonds13 says:
ah I see, Jelavic is all of a sudden really tempting me now, will he start for Croatia do you think, their first game is against Ireland as well. Currently have Benzema in his place
June 2 at 1:50 am
James_Fitz says:
I think he’ll start, the Croatian coach has said that he’ll be in his starting line-up.
June 2 at 2:00 am
Jedmonds13 says:
do you think he’s worth a spot over Benzema?
June 2 at 2:05 am
James_Fitz says:
Probably, but only because France have a tough enough fixture.
June 2 at 2:10 am
Jedmonds13 says:
yeah thinking of putting in Benzema in the gw2 and keep him their for gw3
June 2 at 1:37 am
Ms.Red19 The Elite EFL League 8827-39545 says:
Pretty impressive. You have any particular reasoning in choosing Podolski over Muller? Your midfield is looking deadly.
June 2 at 1:38 am
Optimus says:
hows your team looking red?
June 2 at 1:53 am
Ms.Red19 The Elite EFL League 8827-39545 says:
Am going around in circles at the moment!!! Currently looking at…
Neuer- Given
Debauchy Anyukov Kadlec *unknown* Perquis
Ozil Sneijder Yarmolenko Shirkov Andrews
Huntelaar Jelavic Benzema
There certainly will be changes made yet, have 5m to replace unknown but I dont want to have too many from Match Day 1.
June 2 at 1:56 am
Optimus says:
i like it because its different non generic
June 2 at 1:59 am
Ms.Red19 The Elite EFL League 8827-39545 says:
Ah it’s fairly generic across the midrift!! I just need to uncover a gem
June 2 at 2:03 am
Optimus says:
what county you from?
June 2 at 1:41 am
James_Fitz says:
Just a gut feeling, he’s my main punt for GW1.
June 2 at 1:42 am
Abominable Snowy84 says:
Iv 6 in my team. Looks good.
June 2 at 1:36 am
Optimus says:
best finnish to a finnish game
http://www.youtube.com/watch?f.....HZgnI9TWe0
June 2 at 1:40 am
Abominable Snowy84 says:
Reminded me of when i was younger.
June 2 at 1:42 am
Optimus says:
when you were ball boy?
June 2 at 1:57 am
James_Fitz says:
*Water boy
June 2 at 1:44 am
Optimus says:
a song thats not overplayed at all..call me maybe!!!!
June 2 at 1:47 am
Abominable Snowy84 says:
Put some proper music on
June 2 at 1:52 am
James_Fitz says:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwtT0Yv4S4c
There you go.
June 2 at 1:58 am
Abominable Snowy84 says:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v.....38;ob=av2e
or this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6xU96KLBL4
June 2 at 1:59 am
Ms.Red19 The Elite EFL League 8827-39545 says:
Bedtime, championship tomorrow
Night all.
June 2 at 2:03 am
Abominable Snowy84 says:
Night.
June 2 at 2:04 am
Optimus says:
dont go yet
June 2 at 2:07 am
James_Fitz says:
Seems to be a strong Irish contingent on tonight.
June 2 at 2:07 am
James_Fitz says:
Not meant to be a reply, oh well.
June 2 at 2:02 am
Optimus says:
right folk im looking at buying an ireland jersey..i dont like the new because of the big 3 in the centre
im looking at this 1 what do ye think,retro?
http://www.oneills.com/review/.....egory/383/
June 2 at 2:03 am
James_Fitz says:
You don’t happen to live in Limerick cos I’m selling them for thirty quid?
June 2 at 2:05 am
Optimus says:
im a longford man how about yourself?
June 2 at 2:06 am
James_Fitz says:
From Limerick meself.
June 2 at 2:07 am
Daniel - The Holy Grail is blue. Chelsea champions!!! says:
Well I was Limerick and had great time there. Cheers mate
June 2 at 2:08 am
James_Fitz says:
Haha, you’re welcome, I guess.
Where you from?
June 2 at 2:07 am
Optimus says:
stab city
June 2 at 2:10 am
James_Fitz says:
It was inevitable, wasn’t it?
June 2 at 2:11 am
Ms.Red19 The Elite EFL League 8827-39545 says:
My brothers in college in UL, in first year, came home in the first semester with 8 stitches!! Loves it down there tough.
June 2 at 2:12 am
James_Fitz says:
Ya, can’t wait for uni!
June 2 at 2:13 am
Abominable Snowy84 says:
Some set up. Was down at the special olympics 2 years ago.
June 2 at 2:16 am
James_Fitz says:
Never got around to going to that, pity.
June 2 at 2:06 am
Abominable Snowy84 says:
Maigh eo abu!
June 2 at 2:08 am
Ms.Red19 The Elite EFL League 8827-39545 says:
Best of luck against Wexford tomorrow.. not that I think Longford will need it.
June 2 at 2:10 am
Abominable Snowy84 says:
Wexford will win by 4 imo.
June 2 at 2:11 am
Optimus says:
yeah wow we are on rte2..good times
what county you from?
June 2 at 2:14 am
Ms.Red19 The Elite EFL League 8827-39545 says:
The Mighty…. eh carlow!! haha
June 2 at 2:16 am
James_Fitz says:
Aw, bless.
June 2 at 2:18 am
Ms.Red19 The Elite EFL League 8827-39545 says:
Sure, someone’s gotta live here!!
June 2 at 2:17 am
Optimus says:
fair doos..what championship game ye in tomorrow?
June 2 at 2:18 am
Abominable Snowy84 says:
Meath next week i think.
June 2 at 2:21 am
Optimus says:
tough 1
June 2 at 2:06 am
Ms.Red19 The Elite EFL League 8827-39545 says:
http://www.oneills.com/ireland.....green.html
this for half the price, or they have it in white!
June 2 at 2:09 am
Optimus says:
i saw that and i liked..are you going to buy?…i have my heart set on the other though
June 2 at 2:16 am
Ms.Red19 The Elite EFL League 8827-39545 says:
Think I’m getting the green official one.. it’s not often that we get to major final so I might aswel splash out
June 2 at 2:18 am
Optimus says:
at least we will get 3 days out on the beer
June 2 at 2:07 am
Daniel - The Holy Grail is blue. Chelsea champions!!! says:
Well maybe its stupid question but how f. to bid for a player? In the Pro game btw
June 2 at 2:09 am
James_Fitz says:
Haven’t a clue. Joined a league tonight and I don’t know what I’m doing at all.
June 2 at 2:14 am
Ms.Red19 The Elite EFL League 8827-39545 says:
You will get an email from the chairman when the bidding opens, open the link in the email then click on your name in the list (it will be in green print and underlined), that will bring you to the player lists and then you can pick your team.
June 2 at 2:17 am
Daniel - The Holy Grail is blue. Chelsea champions!!! says:
Thank god, thanks I hope it is like that. I can’t find a way in the league. I have 0 players and the lads in the league have plenty of players. WIll check the mail. Thanks
June 2 at 2:20 am
Daniel - The Holy Grail is blue. Chelsea champions!!! says:
I don’t get it again. I checked the email. I am on the right screen and haven’t a clue how to bid?Damn !!!!
June 2 at 2:23 am
Ms.Red19 The Elite EFL League 8827-39545 says:
Do you have the list of players in front of you???
June 2 at 2:22 am
Ms.Red19 The Elite EFL League 8827-39545 says:
I hope you get sorted Daniel, I was awful confused at first!
Right, on that note… Good night
June 2 at 2:26 am
Daniel - The Holy Grail is blue. Chelsea champions!!! says:
Thanks mate, night
June 2 at 2:26 am
Optimus says:
night night you tart
June 2 at 2:21 am
James_Fitz says:
So now it seems Alvaro Pereira is being linked with Chelsea.
http://www.givemefootball.com/.....3f7d103244
June 2 at 2:23 am
Optimus says:
you mst be a happy camper..had ye lost that game ye wouldnt have got anyone…swings and roundabouts
June 2 at 2:26 am
James_Fitz says:
Such fine margins…
June 2 at 3:01 am
elniñorules: The new Euro Cups have arrived! says:
Seen him play James…pretty over-hyped. He won’t be worth this price. Hulk is 75% FC Porto and we have him
June 2 at 2:24 am
Daniel - The Holy Grail is blue. Chelsea champions!!! says:
ANother novice question sorry if I am borring. But do I bid for GW1 only? Or for several GW’s? Thanks
June 2 at 2:28 am
Ms.Red19 The Elite EFL League 8827-39545 says:
As far as I can understand its for the tournament, then you can drop players and pick up free agents. As teams get knocked out you can chose more than two per country. As far as I know.
#couldbeacaseofblindleadingtheblind!
June 2 at 2:30 am
Optimus says:
pardon my french but how old are ya
June 2 at 2:31 am
Daniel - The Holy Grail is blue. Chelsea champions!!! says:
For the tournament? Aaaaa then not to pick injury prone. I like the system. Its little bit confusing atm. But its challenging after all
June 2 at 2:42 am
Daniel - The Holy Grail is blue. Chelsea champions!!! says:
Can I bid 0.0? If nobody bids 4 the same player he is mine right? Or?
June 2 at 2:53 am
Daniel - The Holy Grail is blue. Chelsea champions!!! says:
Anybody?
June 2 at 3:46 am
aatish says:
No.
I think the bid of each player will start at a certain price.
June 2 at 4:11 am
Daniel - The Holy Grail is blue. Chelsea champions!!! says:
ok thanks
June 2 at 5:41 am
Pratik says:
Wrong info, Aatish.
June 2 at 5:45 am
aatish says:
My bad , thought it that way ..
June 2 at 5:40 am
Pratik says:
Yes you can bid for 0.0.
June 2 at 3:00 am
elniñorules: The new Euro Cups have arrived! says:
Morning!
Everyone got a team in the Cup yet? Don’t want to see anyone missing out since they don’t have a co-manager
June 2 at 3:14 am
Willis_Hide says:
I still don’t have a partner. #foreveralone
June 2 at 4:11 am
tw says:
like I said, fuzzy was in search of a partner so you should talk to him
June 2 at 3:27 am
Messimerized-Feel Free To Join These Euro2012 Leagues @ 33483-3827 & 18721-3828 says:
I haven’t been able to talk to Teddy.
June 2 at 3:46 am
elniñorules: The new Euro Cups have arrived! says:
Willis? right above.
June 2 at 4:13 am
Messimerized-Feel Free To Join These Euro2012 Leagues @ 33483-3827 & 18721-3828 says:
He said he won’t be my partener.
June 2 at 4:19 am
tw says:
fuzzy?
June 2 at 4:40 am
Messimerized-Feel Free To Join These Euro2012 Leagues @ 33483-3827 & 18721-3828 says:
If Teddy Says that he won’t be my partener, then I would go for Fuzzy.
June 2 at 5:07 am
elniñorules: The new Euro Cups have arrived! says:
Man. You need to make quick decisions or it will become messi.
June 2 at 5:15 am
Messimerized-Feel Free To Join These Euro2012 Leagues @ 33483-3827 & 18721-3828 says:
Haha
June 2 at 4:38 am
FuzzyWarbles says:
i think i have a co-manager ENR so long as they dont back out last minute
June 2 at 4:44 am
tw says:
get that application in fuzzy! that way they can’t back out on you
June 2 at 4:46 am
FuzzyWarbles says:
trust me, if my partner backed out, it would be bedlam on the boards!!!
June 2 at 4:45 am
Willis_Hide says:
Who?
June 2 at 4:47 am
FuzzyWarbles says:
i am not at liberty to divulge that information, i know that makes me sound like a tw@t but i am respecting my co-managers wishes of waiting for the big reveal.
This is Fuzzy here, would be out of character for me not to make it dramatic!
June 2 at 4:53 am
tw says:
hmmmm. I have a feeling you’ve paired up with ENR! just seems strange that there would be another manager in addition to him that are being secretive about their partner…
good point! shall we expect more press conferences like the ones from the champions league?
June 2 at 5:04 am
FuzzyWarbles says:
i suppose i created a bit of a monster! time willing, i will contribute plenty of absurd offerings for Euro 2012. Rememeber my Ukranian ties? Fuzzy Czarbles will be dropping in as well.
June 2 at 5:06 am
elniñorules: The new Euro Cups have arrived! says:
Hahaha awesome Fuzzy! Good to have u back.
Btw I was there when you teamed up with Rukawa last evening
June 2 at 5:11 am
FuzzyWarbles says:
Busted
June 2 at 5:22 am
tw says:
awesome! can’t wait!
by the way, welcome back to the dead zone! we’ve missed you around these parts
June 2 at 5:12 am
Canadian Football says:
Hey ENR…..how are the entrants coming along? I think i messed up on my “team vision” and rushed it ……please do not hold it against Archie and I…LOL
June 2 at 5:15 am
elniñorules: The new Euro Cups have arrived! says:
Haha CF. Tell you what – having 4 DeZo’s on the Council should work in the favor of every DeZo who applies
June 2 at 5:25 am
tw says:
haha, dead zone loyalty!
parm’s the only non-deadzoner on the council right?
June 2 at 5:32 am
Canadian Football says:
The 4am “black out” each day is experianced by few. It is a sacred time on this site. Those 12 minutes are kinda like when a satillite goes behind the dark side of the moon and loses communication with earth.
Imo…..Those who experiance it regularly should have priority in the FFS Euro. Just saying. lol
June 2 at 5:34 am
tw says:
lol
.
like ENR said, theres 4 dead zoners on the council and we all know you guys quite well so I wouldn’t be too worried if I were you
June 2 at 3:38 am
DementedFlamingo says:
Anyone seen Gnu lately? Also what happened with the guy that was kicked out of his mini league because he was an FFS follower?
June 2 at 3:53 am
pell69 says:
what’s with all the ibra loving?? can someone please explain the thinking behind it..
June 2 at 4:13 am
ManofKent says:
I’m not going near Ibra myself. If he wasn’t playing on the last day then I suspect he’d have less buyers.
June 2 at 4:16 am
Camzy says:
That makes no sense whatsoever.
Playing on the last day is a detractor if anything.
June 2 at 4:19 am
Willis_Hide says:
Why?
June 2 at 4:27 am
ManofKent says:
There are few standout captain choices in group D
June 2 at 4:39 am
Camzy says:
To the contrary, there are plenty.
Benzema, Ribery, Yarmolenko, maybe even Young.
June 2 at 4:59 am
ManofKent says:
Yarmolenko maybe – I think the England France game is going to be too low scoring
June 2 at 4:16 am
Camzy says:
Sweden are one of the most attacking teams at the Euros.
They scored 31 goals in qualifying, Ibrahimovic getting 5 of them. They are in an open group with teams who are looking to attack. Ibrahimovic is on penalties. 8.0 is a reasonable price.
Not much to dislike there. A steal if you ask me. He’s sitting pretty in my team and a strong contender for last day captain.
June 2 at 4:20 am
Full steam ahead says:
just got back from a night out, but the sentiment remains, ^this^
June 2 at 4:21 am
Full steam ahead says:
ps. i’ve doubled up with Kallstrom
June 2 at 4:28 am
ManofKent says:
I think Kallstrom is much better value, but who knows what will happen on the day.
June 2 at 4:39 am
Messimerized-Feel Free To Join These Euro2012 Leagues @ 33483-3827 & 18721-3828 says:
Kallstorm is a DMF.
Bring in Larsson.
June 2 at 5:00 am
ManofKent says:
A good assist and scoring record for a DMF
June 2 at 5:05 am
Camzy says:
Yeah he takes some set pieces. A differential, but I prefer Larsson too.
June 2 at 5:12 am
ManofKent says:
Nothing wrong with Larsson as a pick – definitely more attacking, although arguably Kallstrom has the better season form. Either could be good choices.
June 2 at 4:38 am
Messimerized-Feel Free To Join These Euro2012 Leagues @ 33483-3827 & 18721-3828 says:
Sweden scored 11 goals against one team(Including Home & Away).
June 2 at 4:28 am
Nitin Nagaraja: Come on you Rangers !! says:
So, a brace for Shirokov. Hmmm!
June 2 at 4:31 am
Willis_Hide says:
And an assist.
June 2 at 4:33 am
Nitin Nagaraja: Come on you Rangers !! says:
Oh. Itching to get him in!
June 2 at 4:31 am
ManofKent says:
I’m torn between Shirokov and Dzageov – I think Dzageov is the better player, but shirokov’s form is good…
June 2 at 4:34 am
Nitin Nagaraja: Come on you Rangers !! says:
True, that. But Shirokov also costs significantly lesser. Might go with him just for that reason
June 2 at 4:34 am
tw says:
shirokov is 1.5 cheaper too
June 2 at 4:37 am
ManofKent says:
Oddly I’m not finding cash a problem for Gw1 – come Gw2 it will be!
June 2 at 4:42 am
tw says:
whats your gw 1 team looking like then? perhaps upgrade a defender or keeper?
June 2 at 5:04 am
ManofKent says:
upgrading a Keeper might be an idea – currently on szceney/given – tricky to find likely CS after the first day.
June 2 at 4:42 am
Messimerized-Feel Free To Join These Euro2012 Leagues @ 33483-3827 & 18721-3828 says:
I have been trying to persuade people to get Shirokov (notably Camzy
).
June 2 at 4:43 am
Nitin Nagaraja: Come on you Rangers !! says:
I’ve noticed that. I think he’s my coming into my team.
June 2 at 4:54 am
Messimerized-Feel Free To Join These Euro2012 Leagues @ 33483-3827 & 18721-3828 says:
He’s an absolute steal at 6.0m.
June 2 at 4:55 am
tw says:
thinking of dumping young for him… sound good?
June 2 at 5:02 am
Nitin Nagaraja: Come on you Rangers !! says:
Did exactly the same
June 2 at 5:02 am
Messimerized-Feel Free To Join These Euro2012 Leagues @ 33483-3827 & 18721-3828 says:
Who’re the rest of your midfielders?
June 2 at 5:17 am
tw says:
ozil, sneijder, iniesta, nasri
June 2 at 5:20 am
Messimerized-Feel Free To Join These Euro2012 Leagues @ 33483-3827 & 18721-3828 says:
Nasri or Young>Shirokov
June 2 at 5:01 am
Nitin Nagaraja: Come on you Rangers !! says:
Agreed
June 2 at 5:02 am
Messimerized-Feel Free To Join These Euro2012 Leagues @ 33483-3827 & 18721-3828 says:
Although I shouldn’t have done that & better let him be as a differential.
June 2 at 5:03 am
Nitin Nagaraja: Come on you Rangers !! says:
Now that you’ve convinced Camzy too, you should stop
June 2 at 5:13 am
Messimerized-Feel Free To Join These Euro2012 Leagues @ 33483-3827 & 18721-3828 says:
Now I will ask everyone to get Dzagoev instead.
June 2 at 5:02 am
Camzy says:
I think you’ve convinced me. I’ve got him in. Needed a Russian slot filled, and Dzagoev doesn’t seem as good value now.
June 2 at 4:35 am
FuzzyWarbles says:
ahh, so flattering to see my name bandies about in recent comments when i log on to FFS!!!!
i must state that a co-manager looks to have been found for me. Trust me lads, you dont want me for a partner! I will only bring you down. Though to be fair I make it extremely entertaining!!
Ok i need to chill with all the exclamations. Im sorry!!!
June 2 at 5:44 am
Pratik says:
I think amnesia might be getting to you! Surely you remember who fell last time round!!!
June 2 at 4:36 am
FuzzyWarbles says:
*bandied
June 2 at 4:36 am
FuzzyWarbles says:
reply fail to a grammatical fail, quite the streak youre on there Fuzzy. (pours three fingers of scotch)
June 2 at 4:38 am
Nitin Nagaraja: Come on you Rangers !! says:
Anybody going for Gusev ?
June 2 at 4:47 am
tw says:
best defender 7.5 or less?
June 2 at 5:04 am
Canadian Football says:
GW1 pique!!!
Italy looked out of sorts today!!
June 2 at 5:10 am
Nitin Nagaraja: Come on you Rangers !! says:
Alba
June 2 at 5:14 am
ManofKent says:
Alba’s in my squad so fingers crossed!
June 2 at 5:07 am
Camzy says:
Deadzone RMT
Chalkias, Given
Alba, Kadlec, Berezutski, Perquis, Strinic
Ozil, Sneijder, Yarmolenko, Shirokov, Andrews
Benzema, Ronaldo, Ibrahimovic
+0.5m in case Chalkias is the wrong Greek keeper.
June 2 at 5:10 am
Messimerized-Feel Free To Join These Euro2012 Leagues @ 33483-3827 & 18721-3828 says:
Nice to see Shirokov in there.
June 2 at 5:16 am
Canadian Football says:
I like the team….however having 2 strikers on June 11 gives you a captain delima. Little risky no?
June 2 at 5:23 am
Camzy says:
Yes, but a dilemma I like having as it’s an indicator I have strong last day picks. Will probably give it to Ibrahimovic if it comes to that.
June 2 at 5:17 am
ManofKent says:
Assuming you’re wildscarding Gw2 rather than Gw1 it looks good
June 2 at 5:45 am
Pratik says:
Don’t get him started on that.
June 2 at 5:08 am
Messimerized-Feel Free To Join These Euro2012 Leagues @ 33483-3827 & 18721-3828 says:
Debuchy, Alba Or a Russian Defender.
June 2 at 5:09 am
Camzy says:
Tough call without your other defenders.
Personally like Alba. Think he’ll go up in price too once people see he starts. Everyone wants some Spanish defense.
June 2 at 5:12 am
Messimerized-Feel Free To Join These Euro2012 Leagues @ 33483-3827 & 18721-3828 says:
It is a reply to TW.
June 2 at 5:13 am
Camzy says:
Haha reply fail, but my point still stands.
June 2 at 5:18 am
tw says:
already have debuchy. rest of backline is kadlec, perquis, and strinic with chalkias and given in goal
June 2 at 5:21 am
Messimerized-Feel Free To Join These Euro2012 Leagues @ 33483-3827 & 18721-3828 says:
Either Anyukov or Alba.
June 2 at 5:27 am
tw says:
anyukov over zhirkov? and alba over pique and arbeloa?
June 2 at 5:32 am
Messimerized-Feel Free To Join These Euro2012 Leagues @ 33483-3827 & 18721-3828 says:
Zhirkov is competing for a place with Dmitriy Kombarov,
Anyukov will be a good differential.
Alba is cheaper & is the most attacking among that lot.
June 2 at 5:36 am
tw says:
ok that makes sense. thanks!
with 3.5 in the bank would you upgrade olsson to alba or anyukov or would you upgrade lewandowski to huntelaar or a german forward?
June 2 at 5:43 am
Messimerized-Feel Free To Join These Euro2012 Leagues @ 33483-3827 & 18721-3828 says:
Olsson>Anyukov
Get Alba in GW 2.
June 2 at 5:34 am
Nitin Nagaraja: Come on you Rangers !! says:
If Arbeloa starts in GW 1, I’m getting him for GW 2
June 2 at 5:09 am
Messimerized-Feel Free To Join These Euro2012 Leagues @ 33483-3827 & 18721-3828 says:
Everton’s New Away Kit-
http://www.soccer-blogger.com/.....2012-2013/
June 2 at 5:12 am
Messimerized-Feel Free To Join These Euro2012 Leagues @ 33483-3827 & 18721-3828 says:
West Ham’s New Away Kit-
http://www.soccer-blogger.com/.....2012-2013/
June 2 at 5:16 am
Jzing says:
pick one pls
A) benzema + m olsson
B) Robben + k papa
June 2 at 5:18 am
ManofKent says:
b (but only because that’s who I’ve got…)
June 2 at 5:19 am
tw says:
b
June 2 at 5:18 am
Messimerized-Feel Free To Join These Euro2012 Leagues @ 33483-3827 & 18721-3828 says:
@Jzing
B
June 2 at 5:28 am
Jzing says:
thanks for ur feedback
that leaves me with this team:
Given Chalkias
K. Papadopoulos M. Kadlec Strinić Piszczek Zhirkov
Sneijder Yarmolenko Özil Błaszczykowski Shirokov
Ibrahimović T. Müller Robben
June 2 at 5:34 am
Messimerized-Feel Free To Join These Euro2012 Leagues @ 33483-3827 & 18721-3828 says:
Chalkias>Isaksson
June 2 at 5:25 am
Canadian Football says:
Hey Deadzoners
How essential is Lewandowski? Most FFS squads have him in it. I am not feeling it. Friendly stats are average. POL is playing Greece who will be tough to score against.
Am i missing something?
June 2 at 5:28 am
tw says:
good day 1 captain, well priced. who would you be getting instead?
June 2 at 5:40 am
Canadian Football says:
If i drop him my fwds would be;.
Muller/Hunterlaar or RVP/Ibra
I really want a German striker n addition to Ozil ( i think it will be the highest scoring match of GW1)……and i am not too keen on Robben
June 2 at 5:45 am
tw says:
if you have shirokov then i’d drop him and go for the muller and huntelaar combo
June 2 at 5:28 am
Messimerized-Feel Free To Join These Euro2012 Leagues @ 33483-3827 & 18721-3828 says:
Reply@Camzy
Team is good.
Although I don’t like Ronaldo there.
Anyukov is a better pick than Alexei.
June 2 at 6:18 am
Camzy says:
I like Ronaldo.
Money is the sole factor behind Alexei, and I think he’ll be good for some recovered balls.
June 2 at 5:29 am
tw says:
of sneijder, ozil, iniesta, nasri, young which one would you get rid of to get in shirokov?
June 2 at 5:35 am
Childish Gambino says:
I’d say Sneijder
June 2 at 5:37 am
tw says:
why sneijder? or is that sarcasm??
June 2 at 5:40 am
Childish Gambino says:
No, just don’t think he’ll get anything out of the last 2 games, and i think Young could match him in the 1st.
June 2 at 5:43 am
tw says:
interesting… and whats your reasoning behind thinking that? or is it just a feeling?
June 2 at 5:47 am
Childish Gambino says:
Well it’s 2 tough fixtures compared to Young’s games. Think he’s past his peak too, not the same player he was at the 2012 world cup, and can see him as more of an assister than a scorer.
June 2 at 5:47 am
Childish Gambino says:
*2010
June 2 at 5:50 am
tw says:
true, but do you really think those will be low scoring fixtures with the firepower those teams have on hand?
June 2 at 5:53 am
Childish Gambino says:
Probably not, but i don’t think Holland will score alot in either, maybe 1 vs Germany and 2 vs Portugal. Plus the fact there’s lots of people that can share the points for Holland but for England, Young’s got a great scoring record and is likely to be involved directly in more goals imo, especially as he’s in the SS role. Just my thoughts, but i’ve guess you’ve gone for one of Young/Nasri
June 2 at 6:19 am
tw says:
demi you still there?
how many goals do you think england will actually score though?
and how do you see the gw 1 matchup with france going? its one of young or nasri for me so which one do you think is better?
June 2 at 6:22 am
Childish Gambino says:
I’m thinking Young at the moment, especially with no Rooney. I think that game will be a win for France, but it will be tight. Possibly 2-1
June 2 at 5:36 am
Canadian Football says:
Tough call……That is a pretty strong midfield. What would you do with the funds?
June 2 at 5:39 am
tw says:
i would either:
a) upgrade olsson to alba or a russian defender
or
b) upgrade lewandoski to huntelaar or a german forward
just realized that I have 5 day 4 players (olsson, debuchy, nasri, young, ibra) so now i’m leaning towards downgrading either nasri or young
June 2 at 5:42 am
Nitin Nagaraja: Come on you Rangers !! says:
Young -> Shirokov
Olsson -> Alba
June 2 at 5:51 am
Canadian Football says:
+1
maybe downgrade Iniesta to fund Ledwandoski upgrade as well?
June 2 at 6:21 am
tw says:
downgrade iniesta or nasri? and who would you downgrade them to?
June 2 at 5:39 am
elniñorules: The new Euro Cups have arrived! says:
One of Nasri or Young…
June 2 at 5:33 am
Messimerized-Feel Free To Join These Euro2012 Leagues @ 33483-3827 & 18721-3828 says:
@TW
As said Earlier, either Nasri or Young.
June 2 at 5:35 am
Childish Gambino says:
Why aren’t you replying to the post directly?
June 2 at 5:42 am
Messimerized-Feel Free To Join These Euro2012 Leagues @ 33483-3827 & 18721-3828 says:
That’s my way.
June 2 at 5:48 am
Childish Gambino says:
Why
… just clogs the forum
June 2 at 5:51 am
Messimerized-Feel Free To Join These Euro2012 Leagues @ 33483-3827 & 18721-3828 says:
I Like it.
June 2 at 5:47 am
tw says:
nasri and young: which one to keep and which one to dump?
June 2 at 6:02 am
Jafalad says:
Not a fan of either T-dubs. Nasri for me as the keeper; AY for the boot.