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PL Draft: Cast your votes
Topic Started: Dec 31 2012, 05:06 PM (5,740 Views)
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Vote for your top 5 teams in order. You cannot vote for your own team. Anyone can vote. Voting remains open for a week.

Chrissy:
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Elcule:
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Dixon----Lebeouf---Carvalho---Evra
--------------Makelele
----------Toure-----Lampard
Silva---------Torres---------Kewell



Scholes:
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Ivanovic---McGrath--Campbell---Irwin
------------------Gilberto
------------Arteta------Barry
Ljungberg-----------------------Di Canio
----------------van Nistelrooy


Rolling:
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Neville----Hyypia------Terry------Baines

-------------Essien------Modric

Ronaldo--------Gudjohnsen-------Bale

--------------------Drogba


Trig:
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Finnan Bould Gallas Winterburn
-------McAllister Ince
----Zola Le Tissier Ginola
------------Henry


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1. Ant
2. Elcule
3. Artrun
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Could you copy everyone's teams into the first post? I can't remember all that shit.

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5. Artrun
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2. Rolling
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3. Chrissy
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4. Clancy
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Winner.

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The Assessment

Chrissy - Chrissy's side has fairly exciting wide areas, I like Robben and Duff on the wings, they were a huge factor in Chelsea's success under Mourinho. Neither player can be classed as a high end pick though, Robben's limited time in the league and Duff's lack of star quality means that while they are an exciting pair, they're not truly great picks. Sagna and Riise are good picks however, both work tirelessly offensively and defensively, both are extremely competent in both aspects too, so Chrissy's wide areas are overall a success, especially when they have a striker like RVP whose key movement can create goals, to deliver to. The strikers are good, but again, not high end picks. RVP has had two quality years as a striker, but no more than that, he's wasted around six years of his career at Arsenal doing nothing but sitting on the injury table and stuttering in his development. Sheringham isn't a world beater, but a competent partner for someone like RVP. The CM pairing is poor, Butt is a nothing pick and Ballack had six good months as a Chelsea player, it's a fairly well balanced centre of midfield actually, but it wouldn't win you games. The CBs contrast massively, Stam was superb, and a very, very good pick, but King isn't. King is unproven, never achieved anything in the league and at his best wasn't ever anything to talk about. With one of the all time great GKs behind them, I think it's a solid back line, and a half decent team overall. Chrissy's downfall was his lack of draft experience, his crucial first three picks don't even stand out. RVP could have been taken 4th round, Schmeichel 5th, Robben 6th, and two/three real quality players could have been added to the side, which certainly would have increased his chances.

Rating - 5.5/10.

Clancy - The first thing that stands out about this side is a pretty tasty core, Keane, Bergkamp, Anelka, Vidic - Top players, and good picks in my opinion. Vidic is one of the PL's greats, but Desailly is a nothing pick, because of this, it's a good defence, but not a great one. Keane and Carrick is a good platform, I guess in a 4231 system you can be forgiven for having two midfield players who won't create anything in the final third, that omen is left to Bergkamp, a true creator and one of the PL's best creators. With Anelka, you have a man who was a great runner, his movement off the ball, while frustrating at times (Offside more than any other player in the PL during the 02/03 and 03/04 seasons), was superb and could create a goalscoring chance at any moment. Very, very good finisher when 1v1 too, but there are much better picks out there than Anelka. I've tried to put his Chelsea form aside, because for me, that was nothing compared to what he achieved at Arsenal and City, he carried Arsenal and City at times, while for Chelsea, despite being a league winner and top scorer, he rarely impressed massively. The wide areas are horrible, Nani is a dire pick and Joe Cole, I'm sorry but Joe Cole has no place in a team on the right hand side. Pearce and Lauren are poor picks at full back too, and with the lack of quality players out wide, Bergkamp really would have a lot of work to do. The flaw in this side for me is the lack of dynamism, no real creativity or penetration other than Bergkamp. Still, a good side on the whole.

Rating - 7.5//10

Gunnerboy - The first thing I notice about this side is the sorry midfield, Parlour and Wilshere stink. I really don't like that at all, and with Gerrard in front there's a real lack of creativity in the side. Giggs and McManaman are really good wide men, Giggs is obviously up there with the best but McManaman is an underrated pick. Very tricky wingers who'll beat a man and get a cross into the box, the only flaw is that they've only got Owen to pick out. Owen is a great pick though, as I've said so many times, he was the best striker in the world circa 2001, he was absolutely stunning, a real match winner who could produce something out of nothing, I'd love to see what could have been done if he had a creative influence in behind him instead of Gerrard, but as it stands, Owen will lack the service to stand out. Three of the four defenders have tremendous pace, but lack defensive quality. Bruce however is the antithesis of his surrounding trio, strong as a horse and a proper winner, so I guess you could say that the CBs have a good balance to them, despite a lack of genuine quality. There are some good players in this side, but it lacks cutting edge and creativity in central areas.

Rating - 5.5/10.

Elcule - Yaya and Lampard spearheading the midfield, this is a serious side. I've said previously, I don't like Makelele in there, his impact in the PL was hugely overrated and he was limited as a player, but his name alone carries such a significant pioneering status that it gives the impression he was a lot more important to Chelsea than he was. But still, a solid DM with two incredible CMs in front of him, Jesus, that's some midfield. Packed full of goals, creative, combative, intelligent, near perfect. What's in front of those midfielders is slightly underwhelming though, a striker whose dry spell has been almost as long as his injury interrupted good spell. At his best, Torres was one of the PL's great strikers, at his worst, he's an embarrassing mess. 14 goals in 65 games for Chelsea, but a brilliant return at Liverpool, it's hard to judge him as a striker when his two spells as a player are so contrasting. Silva is brilliant creatively, and Kewell was capable of delivering goals too, so I think there's definitely a lot of creativity and penetration in this side, no problems at all. Good fullbacks, a top CB and an underwhelming one, but I don't think this side doesn't has any weakness at all. Very good side.

Rating - 8.5/10.

Scholes - Scholes came into the game late on, so it's hard to expect too much from his side, so it doesn't come as a surprise that this side lacks the identity of a Scholes draft side. Three DMs in midfield is off-putting, Barry and Arteta don't belong further up the field. Both players played for mid-table clubs in slightly more advanced roles, but once settling at a bigger club, it's noticeable that they don't possess the same creativity and technical ability that's required of a player who's consistently performing in the final third for a top club. A solid and intelligent midfield, they'll be hard to break down, but lacks balance and mobility. The front three includes one of the best strikers I've ever seen, RVN was a machine, but I can't see him receiving all the service he desires when he's only got Ljungberg and Di Canio for company. RVN used to thrive on Beckham's crossing and passing ability, that ability to pick him out from just about anywhere, Ljungberg and Di Canio won't provide that, but they will provide other things; Di Canio is capable of wizardry, he was a superb finisher, very tricky, knew how to beat a player and could really bring teammates into the game, which is quite similar to Ljungberg despite their contrasting styles. Ljungberg is a good pick, at his best he was unstoppable, his runs from deep were superb, I can imagine RVN holding the ball up well for him and the two of them combining well. The back line is good, all four are very good defensively, but those full backs won't provide too much going forward. This is a very, very hard side to break down, though I just don't know where the goals will come from.

Rating - 6/10.

Rolling - There is so much power in this side, to have seen all of these players in the same side would have been top class. Drogba is a fantastic pick, you couldn't ask for a better lone striker who has the support of Ronaldo and Bale. Bale isn't a great pick really, capable of so much on his day but during his time in the PL we've learnt that he rarely produces what we know he's truly capable of, but at his best he's explosive, and while Gudjohnsen was so technically gifted, he's never achieved a whole lot in the PL and spent most of his time on the bench once his side picked up some decent players. Ronaldo, say no more. Electric, power, pace, finishing, he had everything and will deliver for this side. The wide players don't offer much in terms of creativity, so Gudjohnsen compliments the side nicely, a really well balanced quartet. I saw some harsh words said about Essien and Modric so let me tell you now, that is utter trash. Modric, while only having a couple of top seasons in the PL, is a great midfielder who offers good cover to the back four and a lot of invention from deep. Essien, again, offers cover to the back four but is one of the PL's all time greatest box to box midfielders, he'll cover ground, press immensely, make tackles high up the pitch and will know how to distribute the ball once he does win it. Under further inspection, with Ronaldo, Gudjohnsen and Drogba in your side, you won't be pressing well as a unit so Essien could be slightly wasted in that midfield, but this is all hypothetics and I have to judge what's on paper really. Best RB available, a good CB and a great one, then a let down of a LB, but both full backs will provide an attacking threat which really compliments the side.

Rating - 9/10.

Trig - I like the premise of Trig's side here, and he's put together a good side without the use of current players, so fair play for that. Trig has Thierry Henry upfront, so the side instantly has goals in it and an immense capability to win matches from nowhere. The crazy thing is, he has so many players behind him who can provide chances for him, the side was criticised for being a bit of a mess but look at modern day football, players like Zola play wide all the time, it's almost the norm now. I personally would have gone for a 433 system, Le Tiss and Zola either side of Henry, then picked another CM to win the ball back quickly and supply the front three. Ince and McAllister is a good duo, creative and combative, but again I think there are enough creative players in this side without having McAllister there, there's a lack of steel and power and that could have been addressed. Bould and Gallas is a nice CB pairing, powerful and well balanced, both winners and have all bases covered, the full backs aren't special, Finnan is pretty dire but Winterburn is a good choice, both will get forward and support the attack, both were fairly good defensively too, so they aren't a huge cause for concern.

Rating - 7/10.

Ant - I know we aren't rating our own teams, but I won't include my side in the final ratings and I promise I will remain totally impartial as I have done throughout. This side has star quality all over the place, Vieira in the middle transforms any side, and with Hamann by his side you have two box to box players who excel defensively, but in Vieira's case, so much more. Vieira was the ultimate midfielder, he has everything in his game, he won the ball back at will, he had pace and power but all the intracate footballing skills of a nimble #10, he really was complete. In front of him, you have one of the PL's great second strikers, a man who can drop deep in between the lines and not only create, but could beat a man and provide a massive goal threat. With Wright upfront, you have a true poacher, somebody whose movement would cause havoc and provide a brilliant target for not only Cantona and Vieira, but the wide players too. On the topic of the wide men, you have the best right midfielder in PL history, and the second best player (after Pires) wide left, both offered brilliant penetration but in different ways, Beckham could find the strikers in any situation, and Overmars could beat a man with his pace and make excellent runs in behind the back four. The wide players also had an excellent work rate too, which isn't essential, but is a big bonus and would help the previously criticised full backs. The CBs are solid, both very good at what they do and it is true they lacked pace but top defenders know how to overcome that, look at Mertesacker for instance, one of the slowest players in PL history but the awareness and defensive minds know how to defend and that is essential. The full backs aren't great, but they're competent, competent enough to not be a hindrance to the side. Harte was a consistent performer for a top Leeds side for years, and Richards had one of the best seasons seen from a RB in 11/12, and I truly mean that.

Rating - N/A.

Artrun - What a delightful surprise from Artrun, nobody had taken any notice of this side until the final few picks but he's crafted a really interesting side here. The midfield is proven quality, Xabi and Masch performed well together for years which means we all know how well balanced they are. The centre backs are all top players, I'd have Rio centrally personally because he's far superior to the other players on the ball, Adams and Pallister aren't good on the ball and that's quite important in a three CB system. The wing backs are good, Valencia has only played a handful of games in a defensive position, and he's famed for what he does in an offensive position, so we know he can do it but a lot of what a draft game is about is having the proof to back up your selections. Le Saux played as a wing back in a three CB formation at World Cup 98 for England, so I do feel that inclusion can be justified. Mata is a great player, he's not achieved much during his time in the PL but he's just the type of player this team and this system needs, it really is a wonderfully balanced side and Artrun deserves a lot of credit for this. The only shortfall of the side is the lack of star quality, nobody really stands out and screams at me, Cole and Fowler were both top goalscorers, they were fairly similar as players though which could hurt the side, but I don't think it's that much of an issue, the only real issue I have with the side is the absence of a true match winner. I'm looking at the side and can't work out who the first pick was, I just don't see a true world class star in that attack and that's a shame because this could have been the best side in the draft if there was a player like Cantona or Henry in there.

Rating - 8.5/10.

My final vote -

1. Rolling
2. Elcule
3. Artrun
4. Clancy
5. Trig

It's a shame I have to go out now and most of you won't have the time to read all this. So, happy new year folks, have a good one :thumbsup:
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The Assessment

Chrissy - Chrissy's side has fairly exciting wide areas, I like Robben and Duff on the wings, they were a huge factor in Chelsea's success under Mourinho. Neither player can be classed as a high end pick though, Robben's limited time in the league and Duff's lack of star quality means that while they are an exciting pair, they're not truly great picks. Sagna and Riise are good picks however, both work tirelessly offensively and defensively, both are extremely competent in both aspects too, so Chrissy's wide areas are overall a success, especially when they have a striker like RVP whose key movement can create goals, to deliver to. The strikers are good, but again, not high end picks. RVP has had two quality years as a striker, but no more than that, he's wasted around six years of his career at Arsenal doing nothing but sitting on the injury table and stuttering in his development. Sheringham isn't a world beater, but a competent partner for someone like RVP. The CM pairing is poor, Butt is a nothing pick and Ballack had six good months as a Chelsea player, it's a fairly well balanced centre of midfield actually, but it wouldn't win you games. The CBs contrast massively, Stam was superb, and a very, very good pick, but King isn't. King is unproven, never achieved anything in the league and at his best wasn't ever anything to talk about. With one of the all time great GKs behind them, I think it's a solid back line, and a half decent team overall. Chrissy's downfall was his lack of draft experience, his crucial first three picks don't even stand out. RVP could have been taken 4th round, Schmeichel 5th, Robben 6th, and two/three real quality players could have been added to the side, which certainly would have increased his chances.

Rating - 5.5/10.

Clancy - The first thing that stands out about this side is a pretty tasty core, Keane, Bergkamp, Anelka, Vidic - Top players, and good picks in my opinion. Vidic is one of the PL's greats, but Desailly is a nothing pick, because of this, it's a good defence, but not a great one. Keane and Carrick is a good platform, I guess in a 4231 system you can be forgiven for having two midfield players who won't create anything in the final third, that omen is left to Bergkamp, a true creator and one of the PL's best creators. With Anelka, you have a man who was a great runner, his movement off the ball, while frustrating at times (Offside more than any other player in the PL during the 02/03 and 03/04 seasons), was superb and could create a goalscoring chance at any moment. Very, very good finisher when 1v1 too, but there are much better picks out there than Anelka. I've tried to put his Chelsea form aside, because for me, that was nothing compared to what he achieved at Arsenal and City, he carried Arsenal and City at times, while for Chelsea, despite being a league winner and top scorer, he rarely impressed massively. The wide areas are horrible, Nani is a dire pick and Joe Cole, I'm sorry but Joe Cole has no place in a team on the right hand side. Pearce and Lauren are poor picks at full back too, and with the lack of quality players out wide, Bergkamp really would have a lot of work to do. The flaw in this side for me is the lack of dynamism, no real creativity or penetration other than Bergkamp. Still, a good side on the whole.

Rating - 7.5//10

Gunnerboy - The first thing I notice about this side is the sorry midfield, Parlour and Wilshere stink. I really don't like that at all, and with Gerrard in front there's a real lack of creativity in the side. Giggs and McManaman are really good wide men, Giggs is obviously up there with the best but McManaman is an underrated pick. Very tricky wingers who'll beat a man and get a cross into the box, the only flaw is that they've only got Owen to pick out. Owen is a great pick though, as I've said so many times, he was the best striker in the world circa 2001, he was absolutely stunning, a real match winner who could produce something out of nothing, I'd love to see what could have been done if he had a creative influence in behind him instead of Gerrard, but as it stands, Owen will lack the service to stand out. Three of the four defenders have tremendous pace, but lack defensive quality. Bruce however is the antithesis of his surrounding trio, strong as a horse and a proper winner, so I guess you could say that the CBs have a good balance to them, despite a lack of genuine quality. There are some good players in this side, but it lacks cutting edge and creativity in central areas.

Rating - 5.5/10.

Elcule - Yaya and Lampard spearheading the midfield, this is a serious side. I've said previously, I don't like Makelele in there, his impact in the PL was hugely overrated and he was limited as a player, but his name alone carries such a significant pioneering status that it gives the impression he was a lot more important to Chelsea than he was. But still, a solid DM with two incredible CMs in front of him, Jesus, that's some midfield. Packed full of goals, creative, combative, intelligent, near perfect. What's in front of those midfielders is slightly underwhelming though, a striker whose dry spell has been almost as long as his injury interrupted good spell. At his best, Torres was one of the PL's great strikers, at his worst, he's an embarrassing mess. 14 goals in 65 games for Chelsea, but a brilliant return at Liverpool, it's hard to judge him as a striker when his two spells as a player are so contrasting. Silva is brilliant creatively, and Kewell was capable of delivering goals too, so I think there's definitely a lot of creativity and penetration in this side, no problems at all. Good fullbacks, a top CB and an underwhelming one, but I don't think this side doesn't has any weakness at all. Very good side.

Rating - 8.5/10.

Scholes - Scholes came into the game late on, so it's hard to expect too much from his side, so it doesn't come as a surprise that this side lacks the identity of a Scholes draft side. Three DMs in midfield is off-putting, Barry and Arteta don't belong further up the field. Both players played for mid-table clubs in slightly more advanced roles, but once settling at a bigger club, it's noticeable that they don't possess the same creativity and technical ability that's required of a player who's consistently performing in the final third for a top club. A solid and intelligent midfield, they'll be hard to break down, but lacks balance and mobility. The front three includes one of the best strikers I've ever seen, RVN was a machine, but I can't see him receiving all the service he desires when he's only got Ljungberg and Di Canio for company. RVN used to thrive on Beckham's crossing and passing ability, that ability to pick him out from just about anywhere, Ljungberg and Di Canio won't provide that, but they will provide other things; Di Canio is capable of wizardry, he was a superb finisher, very tricky, knew how to beat a player and could really bring teammates into the game, which is quite similar to Ljungberg despite their contrasting styles. Ljungberg is a good pick, at his best he was unstoppable, his runs from deep were superb, I can imagine RVN holding the ball up well for him and the two of them combining well. The back line is good, all four are very good defensively, but those full backs won't provide too much going forward. This is a very, very hard side to break down, though I just don't know where the goals will come from.

Rating - 6/10.

Rolling - There is so much power in this side, to have seen all of these players in the same side would have been top class. Drogba is a fantastic pick, you couldn't ask for a better lone striker who has the support of Ronaldo and Bale. Bale isn't a great pick really, capable of so much on his day but during his time in the PL we've learnt that he rarely produces what we know he's truly capable of, but at his best he's explosive, and while Gudjohnsen was so technically gifted, he's never achieved a whole lot in the PL and spent most of his time on the bench once his side picked up some decent players. Ronaldo, say no more. Electric, power, pace, finishing, he had everything and will deliver for this side. The wide players don't offer much in terms of creativity, so Gudjohnsen compliments the side nicely, a really well balanced quartet. I saw some harsh words said about Essien and Modric so let me tell you now, that is utter trash. Modric, while only having a couple of top seasons in the PL, is a great midfielder who offers good cover to the back four and a lot of invention from deep. Essien, again, offers cover to the back four but is one of the PL's all time greatest box to box midfielders, he'll cover ground, press immensely, make tackles high up the pitch and will know how to distribute the ball once he does win it. Under further inspection, with Ronaldo, Gudjohnsen and Drogba in your side, you won't be pressing well as a unit so Essien could be slightly wasted in that midfield, but this is all hypothetics and I have to judge what's on paper really. Best RB available, a good CB and a great one, then a let down of a LB, but both full backs will provide an attacking threat which really compliments the side.

Rating - 9/10.

Trig - I like the premise of Trig's side here, and he's put together a good side without the use of current players, so fair play for that. Trig has Thierry Henry upfront, so the side instantly has goals in it and an immense capability to win matches from nowhere. The crazy thing is, he has so many players behind him who can provide chances for him, the side was criticised for being a bit of a mess but look at modern day football, players like Zola play wide all the time, it's almost the norm now. I personally would have gone for a 433 system, Le Tiss and Zola either side of Henry, then picked another CM to win the ball back quickly and supply the front three. Ince and McAllister is a good duo, creative and combative, but again I think there are enough creative players in this side without having McAllister there, there's a lack of steel and power and that could have been addressed. Bould and Gallas is a nice CB pairing, powerful and well balanced, both winners and have all bases covered, the full backs aren't special, Finnan is pretty dire but Winterburn is a good choice, both will get forward and support the attack, both were fairly good defensively too, so they aren't a huge cause for concern.

Rating - 7/10.

Ant - I know we aren't rating our own teams, but I won't include my side in the final ratings and I promise I will remain totally impartial as I have done throughout. This side has star quality all over the place, Vieira in the middle transforms any side, and with Hamann by his side you have two box to box players who excel defensively, but in Vieira's case, so much more. Vieira was the ultimate midfielder, he has everything in his game, he won the ball back at will, he had pace and power but all the intracate footballing skills of a nimble #10, he really was complete. In front of him, you have one of the PL's great second strikers, a man who can drop deep in between the lines and not only create, but could beat a man and provide a massive goal threat. With Wright upfront, you have a true poacher, somebody whose movement would cause havoc and provide a brilliant target for not only Cantona and Vieira, but the wide players too. On the topic of the wide men, you have the best right midfielder in PL history, and the second best player (after Pires) wide left, both offered brilliant penetration but in different ways, Beckham could find the strikers in any situation, and Overmars could beat a man with his pace and make excellent runs in behind the back four. The wide players also had an excellent work rate too, which isn't essential, but is a big bonus and would help the previously criticised full backs. The CBs are solid, both very good at what they do and it is true they lacked pace but top defenders know how to overcome that, look at Mertesacker for instance, one of the slowest players in PL history but the awareness and defensive minds know how to defend and that is essential. The full backs aren't great, but they're competent, competent enough to not be a hindrance to the side. Harte was a consistent performer for a top Leeds side for years, and Richards had one of the best seasons seen from a RB in 11/12, and I truly mean that.

Rating - N/A.

Artrun - What a delightful surprise from Artrun, nobody had taken any notice of this side until the final few picks but he's crafted a really interesting side here. The midfield is proven quality, Xabi and Masch performed well together for years which means we all know how well balanced they are. The centre backs are all top players, I'd have Rio centrally personally because he's far superior to the other players on the ball, Adams and Pallister aren't good on the ball and that's quite important in a three CB system. The wing backs are good, Valencia has only played a handful of games in a defensive position, and he's famed for what he does in an offensive position, so we know he can do it but a lot of what a draft game is about is having the proof to back up your selections. Le Saux played as a wing back in a three CB formation at World Cup 98 for England, so I do feel that inclusion can be justified. Mata is a great player, he's not achieved much during his time in the PL but he's just the type of player this team and this system needs, it really is a wonderfully balanced side and Artrun deserves a lot of credit for this. The only shortfall of the side is the lack of star quality, nobody really stands out and screams at me, Cole and Fowler were both top goalscorers, they were fairly similar as players though which could hurt the side, but I don't think it's that much of an issue, the only real issue I have with the side is the absence of a true match winner. I'm looking at the side and can't work out who the first pick was, I just don't see a true world class star in that attack and that's a shame because this could have been the best side in the draft if there was a player like Cantona or Henry in there.

Rating - 8.5/10.

My final vote -

1. Rolling
2. Elcule
3. Artrun
4. Clancy
5. Trig

It's a shame I have to go out now and most of you won't have the time to read all this. So, happy new year folks, have a good one :thumbsup:
Ahh so good. I wish you'd become a sports journalist, I would pay to read some of this stuff mate I really would.
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1. Ant
2. Rolling
3. Elcule
4. Artrun
5. Clancy

Some really great sides and found it hard to put them in an order I was completely happy with.
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Voting closes tomorrow evening, first draft to be completed.
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