[Draft] The People's Choice Draft

Updated Category List:


1. Pick a player that has scored in a World Cup tournament. = 8 picks

2. A player with zero international caps = 0 picks

3. A player who has won three top division titles in different countries = 3 picks

4. A player who represented a different country than the one he was born in, at international level = 4
picks

5. Footballers who played a match in the 19th century = 0 picks

6. UK born players who played abroad = 6 picks

7. A player who has won Ballon d'or = 6 picks

8. Players who have played in more than one European Cup/CL final = 7 picks

9. Players who became a manager = 8 picks

10. Player who scored in a CL/European Cup final = 2 picks

11. Players that have played for both sides of a notable rivalry = 9 picks

12. One club players = 8 Picks

13. Has beaten England in an international match = 10 picks

14. A player who was born in the 60's or 70's = 6 picks

15. A player who has between 15 and 30 international goals = 3 picks

16. A player who has played for 5 clubs or more (loans do count, B/C teams do not) = 5 picks

 

If @TheHolyGoalie or @T.S. Eliot want to send me their next pick, then do not hesitate lads.

 

I'm still thinking

 

Same. I reckon one of you 3 will take my guy so I'm looking into a few back ups.

 

Researching my players now. Was out walking the dog.

 

Minty - Lionel Messi (12), George Best (6), Gerd Muller (8), Rivaldo (7), Gaetano Scirea (13),

THG - Diego Maradona (13), Lotthar Matthaus (9) Roberto Baggio (11), Lev Yashin (12), Andrea Pirlo (8), Frank Lampard (6)

T.S. Eliot - Paolo Maldini (12), Marcel Desailly (4), Alessandro Nesta (9), Iker Casillas (8), Javier Zanetti (13), Denis Bergkamp (1)

Keano88 - Pelé (13), Marco van Basten (10), Xavi (8), Frank Rijkaard (9), Jimmy Johnstone (6), Neymar (1)

Padmill - Zinedine Zidane (10), Dennis Law (11), Ibrahimović (13), Steven Gerrard (6), Angelo Peruzzi (14) (+1)

Moustache - Eusébio (4), Luís Figo (11), Manuel Neuer (8), Pavel Nedvěd (7), Juan Román Riquelme (15), Djalma Santos (1)

Mr Monaghan - Ronaldo (11), Thierry Henry (3), Michel Platini (7), Alessandro Del Piero (15), Carlos Alberto (16), Edwin van der Sar (8)

Scotia - Henrik Larsson (9), Marco Tardelli (1), Clarence Seedorf (8), Didier Deschamps (14), Kenny Dalglish (15), Packie Bonner (12)

Idioteque - Ryan Giggs (12), Ronaldinho (1), Dino Zoff (13), Arjen Robben (3), Luis Suarez (16), Patrick Vieira (14)

Packybhoy - Toto Schillachi (1), Mark Hughes (9), Roy Keane (14), Siniša Mihajlović (16), Danny McGrain (13), Ashley Cole (11)

Mr. Fawlty - Johan Cruyff (11), Ferenc Puskás (4) Ruud Gullit (7), Garrincha (16), Johan Neeskens (8), Zico (9)

mark82 - Franz Beckenbauer (7), Andres Iniesta (12), Gianluigi Buffon (13), Socrates (1), Raul (10), Gabriel Batistuta (11),

obafgkmlt - Carles Puyol (12), Roberto Carlos (16), Bobby Moore (6), Lilian Thuram (14), Peter Schmeichel (11), Romario (3)

V For Vendetta - Cristiano Ronaldo (13), Alfredo Di Stefano (4), George Weah (11), Kaka (7), Stanley Matthews (9), Ronald Koeman (16)

Pennywise - Franco Baresi (12), Fabio Cannavaro (13), Philip Lahm (1), Cafu (14), Gareth Bale (6), Oliver Kahn (8)

 

Thanks for the V's, @Minty

 

fekkin stupid game this , been biting my nails for ages in case my next pick is taken .

 

I bet it will be. I don't even bother thinking about who I'll pick until it's nearly my turn. Only in the last few rounds, you can plan a bit more, because you can see what positions people have players for.

 

I will take a man who was so good, he defined the defensive midfield position so well that it is now known as 'The Makelele role'.



Claude Makelele (Category 9)

Players who became managers.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...e-appointed-Bastia-manager-two-year-deal.html

Proof ^

"Regarded as one of the best ever players in his position, Makélélé revolutionised the role of the defensive midfielder in the Premier League. A combative and hard-working player, although he was capable of getting forward and playing in more advanced positions, he usually played in front of his team's back-line, where he mainly served as a defensive foil for his more offensive team-mates, due to his aggressive tackling, as well as his ability to read the game, break down plays, mark and anticipate opponents, and time his challenges. In this role, he was known in particular for his acceleration, positional sense, tactical discipline, intelligence, energy, and ball-winning ability.

He was also highly regarded throughout his career for being capable of functioning as a deep-lying playmaker for his team, due to his ability to dictate the tempo of his team's play in midfield with his short, efficient passing game, which allowed him to link up the defence with the attack effectively after winning back possession. His physical strength in spite of his small stature, combined with his low centre of gravity, also gave him excellent balance on the ball in limited spaces, which allowed him to retain possession against more physical opponents. In addition to his defensive skills, Makélélé was also known for his tenacity, awareness, consistency, and strong mentality."

 

I'm all about the V's

 

My second pick is one of the best defenders to ever grace the game. Versatile as * and hugely successful, being part of the famous Ajax side that won three European Cups in a row, along with 6 league titles, 4 KVNB cups, 2 European Supercups and 1 Intercontinental Cup.



Ruud Krol (Category 1)

Scored at a World Cup

http://www.planetworldcup.com/CUPS/1974/ph2gr1_hol_v_arg.html






"One of the best defenders of his generation, Krol mainly played as a sweeper or left-back, however he could play anywhere across the back line, or in midfield as a defensive midfielder, due to his range of passing with both feet, temperament, tactical intelligence, and ability to start attacking plays after winning back the ball."

 

Updated Category List:


1. Pick a player that has scored in a World Cup tournament. = 9 picks

2. A player with zero international caps = 0 picks

3. A player who has won three top division titles in different countries = 3 picks

4. A player who represented a different country than the one he was born in, at international level = 4
picks

5. Footballers who played a match in the 19th century = 0 picks

6. UK born players who played abroad = 6 picks

7. A player who has won Ballon d'or = 6 picks

8. Players who have played in more than one European Cup/CL final = 7 picks

9. Players who became a manager = 9 picks

10. Player who scored in a CL/European Cup final = 2 picks

11. Players that have played for both sides of a notable rivalry = 9 picks

12. One club players = 8 Picks

13. Has beaten England in an international match = 10 picks

14. A player who was born in the 60's or 70's = 6 picks

15. A player who has between 15 and 30 international goals = 3 picks

16. A player who has played for 5 clubs or more (loans do count, B/C teams do not) = 5 picks

 

Minty - Lionel Messi (12), George Best (6), Gerd Muller (8), Rivaldo (7), Gaetano Scirea (13), Claude Makelele (9), Ruud Krol (1)

THG - Diego Maradona (13), Lotthar Matthaus (9) Roberto Baggio (11), Lev Yashin (12), Andrea Pirlo (8), Frank Lampard (6)

T.S. Eliot - Paolo Maldini (12), Marcel Desailly (4), Alessandro Nesta (9), Iker Casillas (8), Javier Zanetti (13), Denis Bergkamp (1)

Keano88 - Pelé (13), Marco van Basten (10), Xavi (8), Frank Rijkaard (9), Jimmy Johnstone (6), Neymar (1)

Padmill - Zinedine Zidane (10), Dennis Law (11), Ibrahimović (13), Steven Gerrard (6), Angelo Peruzzi (14) (+1)

Moustache - Eusébio (4), Luís Figo (11), Manuel Neuer (8), Pavel Nedvěd (7), Juan Román Riquelme (15), Djalma Santos (1)

Mr Monaghan - Ronaldo (11), Thierry Henry (3), Michel Platini (7), Alessandro Del Piero (15), Carlos Alberto (16), Edwin van der Sar (8)

Scotia - Henrik Larsson (9), Marco Tardelli (1), Clarence Seedorf (8), Didier Deschamps (14), Kenny Dalglish (15), Packie Bonner (12)

Idioteque - Ryan Giggs (12), Ronaldinho (1), Dino Zoff (13), Arjen Robben (3), Luis Suarez (16), Patrick Vieira (14)

Packybhoy - Toto Schillachi (1), Mark Hughes (9), Roy Keane (14), Siniša Mihajlović (16), Danny McGrain (13), Ashley Cole (11)

Mr. Fawlty - Johan Cruyff (11), Ferenc Puskás (4) Ruud Gullit (7), Garrincha (16), Johan Neeskens (8), Zico (9)

mark82 - Franz Beckenbauer (7), Andres Iniesta (12), Gianluigi Buffon (13), Socrates (1), Raul (10), Gabriel Batistuta (11),

obafgkmlt - Carles Puyol (12), Roberto Carlos (16), Bobby Moore (6), Lilian Thuram (14), Peter Schmeichel (11), Romario (3)

V For Vendetta - Cristiano Ronaldo (13), Alfredo Di Stefano (4), George Weah (11), Kaka (7), Stanley Matthews (9), Ronald Koeman (16)

Pennywise - Franco Baresi (12), Fabio Cannavaro (13), Philip Lahm (1), Cafu (14), Gareth Bale (6), Oliver Kahn (8)

@TheHolyGoalie

@Padmill

 

Btw, if it gets to Padmill and he still hasn't made his first pick, skip him. Then he'll have to pick two players when he comes back on.

 

Or we can go with me and Lewis suggestion of giving him Tango man and Laffable to partner Ibrahimovic

 

Nah, he's already at a disadvantage by missing out on players he could have potentially picked. The lad is on holiday, don't want to ruin it by filling his team with huns. lol