Fantasy World Cup Live Match Chat Day 8
Oki doki we’re getting the hang of this now. The Champions are old, rubbish and are the first team to be knocked out of the tournament, Iranians score better than the Portuguese, Brazil are toothless without Ronaldinho, Ozil and Lukaku are about as reliable in this as they are in FPL and even the Yanks have produced a win – Chins must be bringing them some beginners’s luck.
Today sees the 2nd round of games in Group C and we kick off with what could be one of the games of the tournament so far as those sniffling, snorting Colombians meet Ivory Coast – with both sides having won their opening fixture whoever wins this will have one foot into the next round. The late game sees Japan play Greece, both of whom will be looking for their first win and to keep their tournament hopes alive – the loser alas will likely be flying home.
Sandwiched between the above two games is the big one for many of us as Woy’s Boys take on Uruguay. A must win game for both teams and many eyes will be on selection as we wait to see if Suarez is passed fit while for England, there have been some calling for Rooney to be dropped. For the Goofy one, if he plays, it’ll be a chance for him to test himself vs a few of his talented Liverpool team mates…..and Glen Johnson.
Well good luck, hope your players perform, careful on those formations now.
Afternoon all
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How’s everyone doing ?
Everyone ready for the big game 2nite ?
:popcorn:
p.s. no players of mine playing today, so kind a boring, tbh…
Same here HL. Only got Greek GK and and DEF who play later, so yeah, boring. Wont even see Japan vs Greece.
The B – I have Nagatomo…but nothing big until tomorrow…
p.s. yes – I have 0 Eng players .. : )
i had Rodriquez, have Baines next and Greek defender later. Debating switching captaincy off N
Vargas to Baines. Any opinions?
What are we sticking on for captaincy? Yepes just got me 16 total, best of any of my 4 attempts so far…pretty poor after the exciting returns of last week. Hopefully Benzema will come through tomorrow with a top top top performance…
id be switching at 16 if I had Benzema. What about 20 (post 13.2 above)?
Dreamers
I have Vargas (C) too and 20 points seem a lot at the moment.
My other potential captains to follow will be:
Karnezis > Pogba > Messi > Ozil > KDB > Bedoya
Lots of interesting options, but all of them havent been that sparkly in GW1. Only hopes will be from Messi, so im still confused.
The B
thats the thing. Players like Baines, Torodisis, Valbuena, Izzaguire, and Di Maria are more punt captains. I do have Messi though and is the stand out option. If I am going with him, might as well throw it on Baines first but not at all convinced. To beat Vargas someone has to “do” something. Reckon for all its flaws the 3 point bonus in FPL made sense. 1 point for pass accuracy is measly
Dreamers I’d also be switching for 20. I just got 22 from J Rod and am unsure whether to stick or twist. Almost wish it was 20 so I could happily just switch it!
I’ve just switched from J Rod to Baines, Then a greek defender later.
11 isn’t enough, as i still have too many to play including Messi.
thanks lads – went for Baines
Pippin, that’s a good question. I switched from Vargas (10 points) to Rodriguez today and he got me 11, so I’m wondering whether I should switch it or just take it. It probably depends on who else you have that could get you big points. I have Lahm, di Maria, Dzeko, Bradley, Zabaleta, and Rojo to potentially be my captains. I don’t really see many of those players getting more points other than Dzeko or di Maria. What do you think? Benzema might do well for you, although he might have scored all his goals against Honduras already haha.
Dzeko could score 2 if he is in the mood.
Haha “if”. He didn’t get any other bonus points or anything like that, so that’s why I’m avoiding him for the armband right now.
+1. Dzeko and team need a win after their openner. He should score well.
Josh – In my opinion, the mids have it the toughest in this competition so I would prob either look to Lahm or Zab or stick
I’m thinking I’ll just take the 22 and run. It’s a pretty decent score already.
Josh, that’s very honest to share your remaining options with a competitor…. 😉
I have Benzema and Messi, Di Maria and Valbuena as my main picks, though Zab against a team who won’t score might be a popular punt! I think I have to gamble at this point- 8pts is enough to keep a defender in your team but not enough, I think, to make him captain
On second thought, I would stick with the 8 😉 or put it on one of your Iranian players haha.
Seriously though, you can’t really go wrong with Messi or Benzema.
Have it on Neymar atm, but thinking to change it to Benzema !!
Ozil is in contention, too…
Zapata got me 22 as captain ….pleased with that..
Could have been 30 but for Gervinho late goal…!
is Zapata a nickname for someone? If not, who is he?
The other CB for Colombia
Hey gang! I just wanted to stop in and say hello before the big match and see how everyone is doing. I’m getting married in exactly 48 hours, so my apologies for not being around much the past month. But it’s been mental around here trying to get everything ready as I’m sure you can imagine.
I hope that everyone is enjoying the tournament so far, and best of luck today against Portugal to all the FF247 UK crew. After that first match against Ghana, I’m actually feeling slightly hopeful that the U.S might squeak out of the group stages. It’s been a really enjoyable tournament so far with some amazing comebacks. Congratulations to Mito and Columbia today for their win.
I’ll be able to post more once I get this marriage thing in the books, so I’ll catch up with you guys later. Cheers from Vermont! Red : )
Ha, I mean Uruguay!! With Suarez back playing maybe England would be better off playing Portugal.
Red – come on – get your priorities right
get your ass online
Might as well say it before Mito gets all bothered, but it’s Colombia with an O 😉
Haha, thanks Josh. I probably should have proofread that whole post before I sent it!! I’m a bit frazzled over here, lol. Just gotta get through the weekend and hopefully I’ll be able to think (mostly) straight.
I would congratulate you, but after misspelling Colombia, I feel the need to tell you….ok I will let it go. So here comes your well wishes…..break a leg. 😉
Haha, thanks Mito. Congratulations again on your win today.
Red – getting married in exactly 48hrs ?!?! Really ?
RUN while you still can :hippo: !!!
Just kidding, mate 😉 !!!
All the best Red ! Married life is not that bad 😉 ……
Beers are on you 2night :dance:
p.s. seriously, runa while u still can, mate
Thanks HL! I probably should have asked for advice on the boards before I popped the question, but it’s too late now!
Congrats Red, hope it’s a fantastic day. Good luck mate!
Thanks initt, much appreciated mate! Good luck to you guys in the tournament!! : )
Red, good luck mate for the big day, but thinking your gonna be on the boards much more once your married, mmmmmmmmm ! ! The Mrs might just have a say on that. :shake:
Haha, thanks elleffcee!! She knows how much time I spent online with the FPL stuff, so hopefully she’s accustomed to it already!
Good Luck
Thanks B, much appreciated mate! : )
Red, congrats mate. My tip is to enjoy your day and don’t spend it worrying if everyone else is having a good time! See you back on here soon!
Thanks Chins, that’s great advice!! : )
All the best Red!
Thanks Calvin, cheers! : )
Hart will cost us this game.
Potty
Looks nervous.
Cahill to bring the winner.
Oh Wayne…. :noshake: