Dust Predictions for 2013/14 Last but not least, the Dustys limp over the line fully exhausted from completing their Draft. For some it is the first time, and now they have a taste of it, definitely not the last. Others have been here since the dawn of time and are dipping their feet back in the water.... let's see how they shall fare..... 8th Place - Not-a-Cisse - 1643 Points Big thanks to PlantyBoy for taking over the last Managers role after lolshorts got a look at himself in the mirror and realised that his Big Soccer moniker was hitting a little too close to home. May be the lowest predicted score in Dust, but Plant Jnr has the honour of being the highest lowest prediction over the 4 Leagues. Actually the spread form 1st-8th is only 136 pts which is the lowest by far in All Rocks. Dust is going to be tight, and with a few shrewd moves, 8th place could easily be promotion. Good luck young apprentice... PHPCHDW: (Player he Probably Could Have Done Without) - Olsson 7th Place - Yellowcake Phantoms - 1676 Points The "other" Doc has come back from a hiatus of sorts, and seems a bit rusty still based on these stats. Grabbed RVP as 1st pick, but as alwasy with No 1 pick, by the time it gets back to you and you're picking overall 16th, it is kinda like being at the bar 5 mins after closing time... slim pickings indeed.. I should know, as that is the impression I feel the girls have when they look at me that time of the morning ! I don't particularly like any of his midfield, but I don't really like anyone so that ain't sayin' much.. PHPCHDW: Ba 6th Place - Ben Giveth & Benteke - 1696 points Unlike others in AllRocks, actually names his team after a player in his team, or did he pick his players based on the name of his team?? Either way, this makes more sense this way. If DeGuzman gets over his headache and gets good minutes, his midfield looks ominous, which means he only has to play 3 at the back, although looking at that bunch, even that may be 2 too many ! PHPCHDW: Bertrand... although the other 3 defenders priced at 5.0 are knocking at the door... 5th Place -SSC Snoopy - 1705 Points Has amassed a nice looking team, and surprised it is ranked 5th. A lot will depend on Rooney and what he is up to, and surprised he took Monreal when Gibbs is there for the same price, but maybe this is a long term plan? Coleman & Mirallas should thrive under new management. Good base of a team, just hope Huck hangs around all year tro manage it. PHPCHDW: Monreal 4th Place - Keyser Soze Wanderers 1719 Points Once he settled down and did his homework about Round 5 of the draft, Mr Hall really came home strong, then fell over again with Campbell & Puncheon, but I think he has had those 2 in his team since 1996 so guess he is sticking strong. Has spent 11.0 on keepers which is an absolute debacle, probably should have eeked another 0.5-1.0 towards a better defence as it seems 4-4-2 is the go here, as I do not even know who McCauley is... and know even less why he is worth 5.5. Or that extra could have even got you your old mate Crouchy? It matters not anyway, it is likely all these players will be gone by Week 3 as Hally is not one to be shy with the trades. All jokes aside, this is a good platform for Hally to launch his run up the ladder, much better than previous seasons efforts... good luck mate ! PHPCHDW: Puncheon 3rd Spot - Awesenal - 1747 points Winner of the Soldado lottery in Dust.... I wonder how much play Sonabert had in that.... Awesenal did not seem like the "fastest finger" type throughout the draft.Lovely looking front 3 now in Lukaku, Sturridge & Soldado, and a Golden Boot could be on the cards here. Midfield is no frills but should accumulate some points, especially under the new BP structure. PHPCHDW: Ramires... hopefully he is getting dumped after Week 1 double up. 2nd Spot - 868 Warriors - 1757 points Good old Johno has brained it in the Draft again, now leyts hope he stays around this year to see his team home because as usual his foundations are awesome. Has both angles covered in Gunners attack with both Giroud & Podolski, and his defence can be played with 5 if need be, pending Clyne being healthy, playing a crappy team, and playing at home. Has 3 x Chelseas players, and good ones too in Cole, Hazard & Lampard so could kick clear early to a big lead, then he will have to pay attention and play his cards right for the season to stay there! PHPCHDW: mmmm tough one... I will say Morison ..but that is lame as he only had 4.5 to spend... so I don't know! 1st Spot - wewunwunce - 1779 points Last year's cellar dweller has come back with a vengance , and secures top billing here.. form 8th Pick in the Draft! A lot has to do with Bale obviously,and when he goes, it will be how Knobby Snr spends that 12.0 that may determine the season. Nice defence, which may need to be played with 5 across the back on occasions, and it must have been this D that led to the high ranking as, apart form Bale, I do not see it elsewhere. PHPCHDW: Rodwell This looks like it is going to be a close one, and if it reflects any other bottom division from the past, it is the ACTIVE ones who stay alive!
Morrison was actually intentional. I wanted to draft him once I committed to the draft. He scored 5 goals in 6 preseason games and is a Manchester United academy product who needed a change of scenery. He's incredibly talented -- he was called the biggest talent in our academy since Scholes -- and if his head is on right, you are looking at 8 goals and bonus pts out the wazoo. But but but, I'm probably overrating him as I tend to do with United products.
I noticed that Yellowcake added Ben Arfa on the EPL site/forum, though he was drafted by me (Ben & Ben).
Yay for having RVP and trying to get cute by picking Agbonlahor (with his two away games) as captain. Overthink much?
Have now resolved the issues of logging into the site following the recent update, so seem to have missed a little. Dan & I are happy to use google Docs for transfer updates. All future literary masterpieces will now be posted in the Chit Chat thread as suggested. And so the season has kicked off, just 2 teams left to play I've watched all of the others On BBC "Match of the Day" Already some surprises As Arsene lost to Villa The "Great One" wins at Stamford Bridge But it was not a thriller Moyes takes Fergies mantle Some managers will be chuffed Except for Clarky at West Brom Who seemed a little huffed Just Man City and Newcastle are left to join the fray Wonder if their French revolution Can get the "Toon Army" underway There will be joy There will be tears Of that there is no doubt But who shall win the Dust League? I hear the pundits shout Wewunwunce is tipped for glory just for picking Bale But I sold him and brought Oscar in Perhaps that was the ale As long as I beat Plantyboy My season will be won I don't think I could carry on If beaten by my son I'll update with more poetry If you really want me to No doubt some of you quite like it And others may think it poo!
Definitely NOT poo Iain. Keep 'em comin' mate. We need the lighter side of this to take the edge of the (sometimes) seriousness of the competition that we do get carried away with now and then.
Challenge time for KnobbyP ... Can you do one that involves as many team names as possible from the 32 team league ?
I am taking no responsibility for his 1st pick of that missing Ninja . Kagawa !! At times it's like pulling teeth whilst trying to teach a baby to walk ..
I've made a swap. Podolski, F, 8.4 OUT Welbeck F, 7.6 IN changes made to google doc and posted in forum. Also are we up to date on the google doc?
Fackin brilliant. I've since undone it. I thought he was off 'heard a rumour to that effect and since his value had dropped a point, didn't want to wait too long. Should have trusted my gut.
Of course, Welbeck will score a double hat trick and save 2 penalties against Chelsea and put out a fire in the parking lot, while being elected as President of Ghana thus making my 1 week inclusion of him at the expense of Podolski completely worth it.
Yes, I have renamed it but it is the same sheet. It is a good tool but only of use if everyone sticks to updating it.
I am noticing some discrepancies, or lack of updating. Would be nice if it could be kept up to date, as finding out who is taken/available otherwise is quite a bit of leg work.
Maybe we can ask folks to post their full teams as things are now, so that there is no confusion? Come to think of it, it actually makes sense to post your team at the end/start of each game week.
Have had to have the PC repaired, finally managed a couple of transfers and updated the old Google Docs