Double Gameweek One Announced

Thoughts most welcome.

Fabregas team

Neuer
Boateng / Jordi Alba / Arbeloa / Abate
Pirlo / Ozil / Khedira / Fabregas
Silva / Ronaldo / (Oliveira)

Torres team

Neuer
Boateng / Jordi Alba / Arbeloa / (Abate)
Pirlo / Ozil / Khedira / Alonso
Torres / Ronaldo / Cassano

Help please, thanks!

BBC:

Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger will be available to play in the Euro 2012 semi-final against Italy on Thursday.

The Bayern Munich player has recovered from an ankle injury, and Germany manager Joachim Loew said. "He is the team's emotional leader. We need him on the field."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/18590371

afternoon lads, have I missed anything of note?

Repost, of sorts.

OK, this is a game winner 😉

————–Casillas
-Alba-Arbeloa-Pique-Ramos
Busquets-Pirlo-Ozil-Khedeira
-—Balotelli-Gomez/Klose (Oliveira)

No FT left.

Spain win to nil, goals on both sides of the other game.

If Italy win, Ozil, Khedeira, Gomez, XXX -> Whover I want
If germany win, Balo, Pirlo, Pique, Ramos -> Whoever I want

Anyone think that Klose's knowledge about unlocking Italian defences (albeit just one season in Lazio) could be a key factor in him starting ahead of Gomez???

FFS Euro 2012 Quarter-Finals Round-Up

Indeed. In less than a week, we shall have crowned a European Champion. The whole continent shall bow down to the best managerial partnership. The fame and the bragging rights that come along with it shall be unparalleled in the community. The team shall have the privilege to hold onto the title for 2 whole years. Imagine the scenes!

But hey, we're not there yet....as the best of the action still remains. The twelve teams will tell you "As if we haven't had enough action already" As cliche it may sound, Gary Neville rightly said "The game isn't over until Schmeichel himself comes up for the corner" The. Very. Last. Minute.

Let's take a step back and bid farewell to the teams which fought their way valiantly to the Quarters:

Collapse of the hosts
The QFs saw the disappointing exit of co-hosts, Poland & Ukraine. Large things were expected of both the Pot 1 teams and atleast one of them were favorites to go all the way. The home fans prodded their teams right till the very end, all in vain. There was heartbreak, for both the hosts missed out by the narrowest margin of 2 points. They will feel very harshly done by. However, big props to both these teams for a spirited performance and giving the neutrals a nail-biting contest.

Story of the Recovered Balls
Where there was pain inflicted, there was celebration. The Poland-Germany clash was decided by an extra RB point gained by Germany's superhero, Barzagli over the period of extra time in the Ita-Eng game. Few miles away from Poland, a similar storyline was scripted. The Ukraine-Croatia clash was decided by Stevie G's uber-late extra point amassed from RBs. Who said this game is all about goals and assists? Two clashes were decided by the technically sound defensive displays of a defender and a holding midfielder.

The Poles of Scandinavia
Coming into the quarter-finals, the Scandinavian countries of Denmark & Sweden boasted the highest points accumulated over the 3 Matchdays. It was always going to be a matter of time before the laws of average took its toll on one of them. Sweden fell victim to a mammoth performance by the Azzurris, who seem to be peaking at just the right time. However, there was continued joy for the other Scandinavian sister, Denmark. The Karma (Good deeds) accumulated over the course of the Cup seems to have played a pivotal role in buoying this team to a huge victory against the infamous Russians. Tough luck to Russia & Sweden this time around.

Battle of the Groups of Death
A few weeks back, the results of one of the polls conducted on the FFS UEFA website clearly revealed that Groups B & C were deemed to be close competitors for the "Groups of Death". Once again, the prediction of the well-educated football fans was bang-on. As we head into the Semi-finals, we have both the qualified teams of these groups. Who said this Cup is just about the clash of 2 v 2 managers? Come on Groups B & C, it's time to raise your voices of support for your big boys:

1) Germany vs Croatia = Survival of the Jammiest
Had Darwin lived to see the FFS Euro 2012, he would have no qualms about renaming his theory to the "Survival of the Jammiest." That has been the levels of jamminess (new word defined as of now) displayed by heavyweights Germany. However, they will face the heat from only unbeaten team of the Cup, Croatia. However, both teams come into the semi's at the back of narrow escape in the QFs. Will the jamminess continue or will the heavyweights finally....finally impart their dominance?

2) Denmark vs Italy = Karma Wars
Whilst Denmark brings a massive flavor of valour into the Cup with their daily features, Italy includes the very last Council member standing pivotal in presenting this Cup to all of you. Can Denmark defy the Law of Averages and turn into the biggest underdog story in the history of the Euro Cup? Or will Italy grow from strength-to-strength, with the patriotic manager Milanista steering his crew?

Only time will tell. Join in me wishing our final four warriors the very best in the semi's!

(If you missed the Group Stages Round-Up, catch it on here: http://uefaffs.weebly.com/3/post/2012/06/ffs-euro-2012-group-stages-round-up.html )

Ok so in a bid to defend my lead, this is the side I've come up with, providing that Torres is starting. Any input is most welcome and yes, I am petrified of Gomez/Klose.

Patricio / (4.0m)

Hummels / Alba / Arbeloa / Badstuber / Boateng

Pirlo / Ozil / Khedira / Alonso / (4.0m)

Torres / Ronaldo / (Oliveira)

For the benefit of the afternoon crowd, just to let you all know I am having an identity crisis.

I was previously Gigging Order with my Grav the Shearer celebration.

I will be this from now on.

I might be the only one that thinks the Clean Sheets are over for this tournament.
Boatang Alba and (3) 4.0 for me

Finally think I've cracked it

Buffon, Neuer (guaranteed a keeper for the final)

Alba, Lahm, Pepe, Hummels

Ozil, Khedira/Reus, Pirlo, Busquets

Olivera, Cassano, CR7

So if Italy go out - 2 transfers needed, if Germany 4

If Portugal go out - 2 transfers needed, if Spain 2

Basically unless Germany feck up I will have enough transfers to get 11 out for the final with no hit. As I have worked out, unless you back 1 team more heavily you will not have enough transfers to get 11 out without a hit.

Thus

Alright, like Hec087, I'm defending my lead in MLs (don't want to lose my money). I've posted drafts yesterday but this one is no different with the exception of Khedira. Let me know what you think.

Patricio - (Tzorvas)
Alba - Boateng - Coentrao - Abate - (Maniatis)
Ozil - Khedira - Iniesta - Pirlo - (Darida)
Ronaldo - Balotelli - Torres*

Torres spot is unconfirmed and may have to wait for lineup announcement to decide what's best.

Who do you think will score more in the SF's?

Pirlo, Fab or Xabi Alonso

Last player in midfield and I have 8.9m

Cheers

Will be interested to see how Hazard transitions to playing in Chelsea, massive money for an untested player at this level. Interested to see now.

Current team before hitting the confirm button is

Neuer
Hummels / Jordi Alba / Arbeloa
Khedira / Ozil / Schweinsteiger / Fabregas / Busquets
Klose / Cassano

Got 4 none playing subs so it's do or die really. I have got the luxury of a wild card still up my sleeve so this team represents using up my free 8 transfers for this round.

Any feedback thoughts would be appreciated.

Thanks.

ok how about this?

Neuer

Alba, Lahm, Hummels, Pepe

Khedira/Reus, Fab (if he starts, Marchisio if not) Pirlo, Ozil

Olivera, CR7, Balo/Silva (depending on which midfielder I end up with)

is it better to have
a) pirlo
b) alonso + abate

if i get pirlo the defender will be non-playing so it is really 2 v 1.
what do you guys think?

Neur

Hummels Badstuber Pepe Alba

Ozil Khedira Iniesta Alonso

Ronaldo Oliviera Balotelli

RMT please,

Does anyone know how Italy's defence will look without Abate, Maggio and Cheillini?

Do you think they'll suffer because of no regular right back?

How about this:
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/98/66443658.jpg/

Such a great day at work...

Current team..

Neuer

Hummels Alba Boateng Perreira Abate

Ozil Pirlo Cesc Khedira

Olivera CR7 Muller

Thoughts?

I know its one sided but how does this look?

Neuer

Hummels/Boateng/Arbeloa/Pique/Alba

Ozil/Pirlo/Busquets

Gomez/CR7 (Oliveira)

OK guys, lets have a poll on which German strikers would start up front. This will give us a better idea about what everyone thinks.
1. Central
A. Gomez
B. Klose

2. Right
A. Reus
B. Muller

3. Left
A. Podolski
B. Schurlle

Doesn't matter if you are wrong or right, just want a public opinion.

Rui Patrício

Boateng / Pepe / Alba / Abate

Xabi Alonso / Ozil / Busquets / Khedira / Pirlo

Nelson Oliveira / Gomez / Ronaldo

Good to go?

I strongly believe that German forward who starts will give the most points this round.
Mind you, this line up works only if Abate starts or else i can downgrade Moutinho to Veloso and get in Barzagli.

Patricio
Alba Arbeloa Hummels Boateng Abate
Ozil Moutinhho Busquets
Gomez Balo Klose

I have got that high scoring Ger-Ita game and the low scoring spain-portugal game covered

Also have 12 players so gives me an option on subbing Gomez or Klose whoever doesnt start depending on the points of the other players.

Does this make sense or have i lost it?

ok FWC Quarter-Final 2 review on the way

I think I've ballsed this up. I am defending 1st in my MLs and was a little drunk after the England game so flapped and made changes there and then thinking there would be price rises. I came up with this sorry lot:

Rui Patricio (4m Safikas)

Boateng, Abate, Alba, Arbeloa (Maniatis)

Iniesta, Busquets, Khedira, Custudio, Marchisio

Gomez, CR7, Cassano

And only left myself 3 subs and 0.3m. Obviously Custudio stinks. Any other ways out of this problem. Please help!!

There are 26 million people in the UK who support Liverpool.

Taxpayers.

Neur

Hummels Badstuber Pepe Alba

Ozil Khedira Iniesta Alonso

Ronaldo Oliviera Balotelli

any weaknesses??

Tottenham close in on £8m Sigurdsson after hijacking Liverpool deal to sign midfielder

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2164787/Gylfi-Sigurdsson-set-Tottenham-snubbing-Liverpool.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

I like it

hi guys...jus wanna ask why isnt anyone picking 3 spanish defenders at least?...dont u think spain are going to keep a CS? 🙂