On 2025-01-27 23:01, Futbolmetrix wrote:

This one for all the marbles. 18 simultaneous matches on Wednesday, then
18 more on Thursday. Maximum chaos.

MD7 default lineups the ones that finished MD6:

Armata
DF: Dimarco, Gatti, Zappacosta, Cambiaso
MF: Barella, Pisilli, Lo. Pellegrini
FW: Retegui(c), Zaccagni, Orsolini, Immobile, Chiesa

Bungs
DF: Tomori, Alexander-Arnold, Tavernier
MF: C. Jones, Bellingham, Foden, Gittens
FW: Watkins, Abraham, Kane (C), Akpom, Namaso

Flickers
DF: Tah, Schlotterbeck , Rüdiger
MF: Wirtz (C), Nmecha, Kühn, Musiala, Goretzka, Sané
FW: Undav, Leweling, Gnabry

Gaels
DF: Taylor, Scales, Bradley, B. Davies
MF: A Gray, L. Ferguson, C. McGregor. Barron
FW: T. Parrot, B. Johnson( C), A Idah, R. McAuslandDON

Don't have a lot to go on, and I have appointments that will likely make tinkering impossible once the lineups are know.

DF: Robertson, Scales, B. Davies (possible subs if I find out about
injuries - Tierney, Ralston, Bradley)
MF: C. McGregor J. McGinn, L. Ferguson, C. Barron (Gray, )
FW: T. Parrot (C), B. Johnson, A. Idah, R. McAusland, T. Lawrence

Idah may play with Furihashi sent to Rennes. McGinn did get some minutes
Sunday so is presumably recovering from injury.

Jogo
DF: Gabriel Magalhães, Gabriel Paulista, Rodinei, Vanderson
MF: Gabriel Sara, Éderson (Atalanta)
FW: Sávio, Pepê, Endrick, Raphinha (C), Gabriel Martinelli

Rockers
DF.  Johnston (Celtic), Trusty, Blackman
MF.  Reyna, S. Eustaquio, Musah, A. Davies
FW:  J. David, R. Pepi, L. Bailey, S. Gimenez (C), Sheraldo Becker

DF. Johnston, Trusty, Blackman (carter Vickers injured)
MF. Reyna, A. Davies, McKennie, Eustaquio
FW. David, Weah, Bailey, Pulisic, S. Gimenez (C)

Lille - Feyenoord certain to end 0-0

Vikings
DF: Kristensen, Odin Bjørtuft, Niklas Hult
MF: Bøving, P. Berg, Evjen, Hugo Larsson
FW: Håland (C), Gyökeres, Botheim, Høgh, Højlund

Waffles
DF: Debast, Foket, De Cuyper
MF: Tielemans, Vanaken De Bruyne, Engels
FW  Openda, De Ketelaere (C), M. Fofana, Mbangula, Bakayoko

DF: DeBast, De Cuyper, Theate
MF: Vanaken, De Bruyne, Engels, Raskin (rangers), Tielemans
FW: De Ketelaere (C), Bakoyoko, Openda, Fofana,

Waka-Waka
DF: O. Diomande, Singo, Osayi Samuel, Ndicka, Ogbu
MF: Onyedika, Dele-Bashiru,
FW: Fuseini, I.Williams, Prince Adu, Diallo, Osimhen(c)

Wonderland
DF: Akanji, Posch, Trauner
MF: Xhaka, Sabitzer, Baumgartner, Schwab
FW: Amdouni, Ndoye, Embolo (c), Arnautović, Duah

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On 2025-01-28 20:14, MH wrote:

On 2025-01-27 23:01, Futbolmetrix wrote:

This one for all the marbles. 18 simultaneous matches on Wednesday, then
18 more on Thursday. Maximum chaos.

MD7 default lineups the ones that finished MD6:

Armata
DF: Dimarco, Gatti, Zappacosta, Cambiaso
MF: Barella, Pisilli, Lo. Pellegrini
FW: Retegui(c), Zaccagni, Orsolini, Immobile, Chiesa

Bungs
DF: Tomori, Alexander-Arnold, Tavernier
MF: C. Jones, Bellingham, Foden, Gittens
FW: Watkins, Abraham, Kane (C), Akpom, Namaso

Flickers
DF: Tah, Schlotterbeck , Rüdiger
MF: Wirtz (C), Nmecha, Kühn, Musiala, Goretzka, Sané
FW: Undav, Leweling, Gnabry

Gaels
DF: Taylor, Scales, Bradley, B. Davies
MF: A Gray, L. Ferguson, C. McGregor. Barron
FW: T. Parrot, B. Johnson( C), A Idah, R. McAuslandDON

Don't have a lot to go on, and I have appointments that will likely make tinkering impossible once the lineups are know.

DF: Robertson, Scales, B. Davies  (possible subs if I find out about injuries - Tierney, Ralston, Bradley)
MF:  C. McGregor J. McGinn, L. Ferguson, C. Barron   (Gray, )
FW:  T. Parrot (C), B. Johnson, A. Idah, R. McAusland, T. Lawrence

I am foolish enough to believe UEFA sites predicted lineups to some extent.

DF: Bradley, Scales, B. Davies
MF: L. Ferguson, McGinn (C), C. McGregor, C. Barron
FW: T. Parrot, B. Johnson, A Idah, R. McAusland, T. Lawrence

Idah may play with Furihashi sent to Rennes. McGinn did get some minutes Sunday so is presumably recovering from injury.

Jogo
DF: Gabriel Magalhães, Gabriel Paulista, Rodinei, Vanderson
MF: Gabriel Sara, Éderson (Atalanta)
FW: Sávio, Pepê, Endrick, Raphinha (C), Gabriel Martinelli

Rockers
DF.  Johnston (Celtic), Trusty, Blackman
MF.  Reyna, S. Eustaquio, Musah, A. Davies
FW:  J. David, R. Pepi, L. Bailey, S. Gimenez (C), Sheraldo Becker

DF. Johnston, Trusty, Blackman  (carter Vickers injured)
MF. Reyna, A. Davies, McKennie, Eustaquio
FW. David, Weah, Bailey, Pulisic, S. Gimenez (C)

Lille - Feyenoord certain to end 0-0

Johnston listed as not starting, but I will ignore that. No sign of
Tillman. Pepi supposedly starting, Davies injured.

NEW

DF Johnston, Trusty, Blackman
MF McKennie, Eustaquio, Musah, Reyna
FW David, Pulisic (C), Pepi, S. Gimenez, Bailey

Vikings
DF: Kristensen, Odin Bjørtuft, Niklas Hult
MF: Bøving, P. Berg, Evjen, Hugo Larsson
FW: Håland (C), Gyökeres, Botheim, Høgh, Højlund

Waffles
DF: Debast, Foket, De Cuyper
MF: Tielemans, Vanaken De Bruyne, Engels
FW  Openda, De Ketelaere (C), M. Fofana, Mbangula, Bakayoko

DF: DeBast, De Cuyper, Theate
MF: Vanaken, De Bruyne, Engels, Raskin (rangers),  Tielemans
FW: De Ketelaere (C), Bakoyoko, Openda, Fofana,

DF: Meunier (lille), De Cuyper, Theate
MF: Vanaken, De Bruyne, Trossard, Tielemans, Duranville (Dortmund)
FW: De Ketelaere (C), Bakoyoko, Fofana, Mbangula, >>

Waka-Waka
DF: O. Diomande, Singo, Osayi Samuel, Ndicka, Ogbu
MF: Onyedika, Dele-Bashiru,
FW: Fuseini, I.Williams, Prince Adu, Diallo, Osimhen(c)

Wonderland
DF: Akanji, Posch, Trauner
MF: Xhaka, Sabitzer, Baumgartner, Schwab
FW: Amdouni, Ndoye, Embolo (c), Arnautović, Duah

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MH <MHnospam@ucalgary.ca> wrote:

On 2025-01-28 20:14, MH wrote:

On 2025-01-27 23:01, Futbolmetrix wrote:

This one for all the marbles. 18 simultaneous matches on Wednesday, then >>> 18 more on Thursday. Maximum chaos.

MD7 default lineups the ones that finished MD6:

Armata
DF: Dimarco, Gatti, Zappacosta, Cambiaso
MF: Barella, Pisilli, Lo. Pellegrini
FW: Retegui(c), Zaccagni, Orsolini, Immobile, Chiesa

Bungs
DF: Tomori, Alexander-Arnold, Tavernier
MF: C. Jones, Bellingham, Foden, Gittens
FW: Watkins, Abraham, Kane (C), Akpom, Namaso

Flickers
DF: Tah, Schlotterbeck , Rüdiger
MF: Wirtz (C), Nmecha, Kühn, Musiala, Goretzka, Sané
FW: Undav, Leweling, Gnabry

Gaels
DF: Taylor, Scales, Bradley, B. Davies
MF: A Gray, L. Ferguson, C. McGregor. Barron
FW: T. Parrot, B. Johnson( C), A Idah, R. McAuslandDON

Don't have a lot to go on, and I have appointments that will likely make
tinkering impossible once the lineups are know.

DF: Robertson, Scales, B. Davies  (possible subs if I find out about
injuries - Tierney, Ralston, Bradley)
MF:  C. McGregor J. McGinn, L. Ferguson, C. Barron   (Gray, )
FW:  T. Parrot (C), B. Johnson, A. Idah, R. McAusland, T. Lawrence

I am foolish enough to believe UEFA sites predicted lineups to some extent.

DF: Bradley, Scales, B. Davies
MF: L. Ferguson, McGinn (C), C. McGregor, C. Barron
FW: T. Parrot, B. Johnson, A Idah, R. McAusland, T. Lawrence

Idah may play with Furihashi sent to Rennes. McGinn did get some minutes
Sunday so is presumably recovering from injury.

Jogo
DF: Gabriel Magalhães, Gabriel Paulista, Rodinei, Vanderson
MF: Gabriel Sara, Éderson (Atalanta)
FW: Sávio, Pepê, Endrick, Raphinha (C), Gabriel Martinelli

Rockers
DF.  Johnston (Celtic), Trusty, Blackman
MF.  Reyna, S. Eustaquio, Musah, A. Davies
FW:  J. David, R. Pepi, L. Bailey, S. Gimenez (C), Sheraldo Becker

DF. Johnston, Trusty, Blackman  (carter Vickers injured)
MF. Reyna, A. Davies, McKennie, Eustaquio
FW. David, Weah, Bailey, Pulisic, S. Gimenez (C)

Lille - Feyenoord certain to end 0-0

Johnston listed as not starting, but I will ignore that.

Public service announcement from Klagenfurt: Max
Johnston is injured and will definitely not play.

Ciao,
Werner

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On Tue, 28 Jan 2025 6:13:54 +0000, Futbolmetrix wrote:

On Tue, 28 Jan 2025 6:01:56 +0000, Futbolmetrix wrote:

This one for all the marbles. 18 simultaneous matches on Wednesday, then
18 more on Thursday. Maximum chaos.

MD7 default lineups the ones that finished MD6:

Armata
DF: Dimarco, Gatti, Zappacosta, Cambiaso
MF: Barella, Pisilli, Lo. Pellegrini
FW: Retegui(c), Zaccagni, Orsolini, Immobile, Chiesa

Preliminary Armata:

DF: Darmian, Gatti, Zappacosta, Cambiaso
MF: Frattesi, Lo. Pellegrini, Locatelli
FW: Retegui(c), Zaccagni, Immobile, Chiesa, El Shaarawy

Tinkering:

DF: Dimarco, Gatti, Bellanova
MF: Barella, Lo. Pellegrini, Jorginho, Pisilli
FW: Retegui (c), Zaccagni, Immobile, Chiesa, El Shaarawy

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On Tue, 28 Jan 2025 6:23:05 +0000, Futbolmetrix wrote:

On Tue, 28 Jan 2025 6:01:56 +0000, Futbolmetrix wrote:

Waka-Waka
DF: O. Diomande, Singo, Osayi Samuel, Ndicka, Ogbu
MF: Onyedika, Dele-Bashiru,
FW: Fuseini, I.Williams, Prince Adu, Diallo, Osimhen(c)

Preliminary Waka:

DF: O. Diomande, Osayi Samuel, Ndicka
MF: Onyedika, Dele-Bashiru, M. Diomande, Partey
FW: Lookman, I.Williams, Prince Adu, Diallo, Osimhen(c)

Lots of tinkering expected here too. Maybe I'll temporarily annex Guinea
and bring Guirassy in...

Lookman out for a month, the temptation to bring in Guirassy is
strong...but nah, the strong and auspicious currents of the Gulf of
Guinea will be enough to carry the day!


DF: O. Diomande, Osayi Samuel, Ndicka
MF: Onyedika, Dele-Bashiru, M. Diomande, Partey
FW: Dessers, I.Williams, Prince Adu, Diallo, Osimhen(c)

Keeping most of my bullets for the Thursday matches, I guess

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On 28/01/2025 07.01, Futbolmetrix wrote:

This one for all the marbles. 18 simultaneous matches on Wednesday, then
18 more on Thursday. Maximum chaos.

Flickers
DF: Tah, Schlotterbeck , Rüdiger
MF: Wirtz (C), Nmecha, Kühn, Musiala, Goretzka, Sané
FW: Undav, Leweling, Gnabry

Pure CL lineup:

Flickers
DF: Tah, Can, Rüdiger
MF: Wirtz (C), Musiala, Sané, Gündoğan, Kühn
FW: Undav, Leweling, Müller, Adeyemi

Seems like an obvious day to load up on Bayern players, but the bald
Belgian has other plans. Musiala picked, despite being on the bench.

Vikings
DF: Kristensen, Odin Bjørtuft, Niklas Hult
MF: Bøving, P. Berg, Evjen, Hugo Larsson
FW: Håland (C), Gyökeres, Botheim, Høgh, Højlund

Gyökeres injured! That's the end of all hopes right there.

Vikings
DF: Ryerson, Kristensen, Odin Bjørtuft
MF: Bøving, Nusa, Evjen, Hugo Larsson
FW: Håland (C), Harder, Y. Poulsen, Botheim, Høgh

Really betting on goals galore in Klagenfurt here.

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Jesper Lauridsen <rorschak@stofanet.dk> wrote:

On 28/01/2025 07.01, Futbolmetrix wrote:

This one for all the marbles. 18 simultaneous matches on Wednesday, then
18 more on Thursday. Maximum chaos.

Flickers
DF: Tah, Schlotterbeck , Rüdiger
MF: Wirtz (C), Nmecha, Kühn, Musiala, Goretzka, Sané
FW: Undav, Leweling, Gnabry

Pure CL lineup:

Flickers
DF: Tah, Can, Rüdiger
MF: Wirtz (C), Musiala, Sané, Gündoğan, Kühn
FW: Undav, Leweling, Müller, Adeyemi

Seems like an obvious day to load up on Bayern players, but the bald
Belgian has other plans. Musiala picked, despite being on the bench.

Vikings
DF: Kristensen, Odin Bjørtuft, Niklas Hult
MF: Bøving, P. Berg, Evjen, Hugo Larsson
FW: Håland (C), Gyökeres, Botheim, Høgh, Højlund

Gyökeres injured! That's the end of all hopes right there.

Vikings
DF: Ryerson, Kristensen, Odin Bjørtuft
MF: Bøving, Nusa, Evjen, Hugo Larsson
FW: Håland (C), Harder, Y. Poulsen, Botheim, Høgh

Really betting on goals galore in Klagenfurt here.

I’ve lost count, how many UtN players am I going to see tonight?


Ciao,
Werner

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On 29/01/2025 15.38, JesusPetry wrote:

Not that was Werner, Thunderbird.

DF: Tomori, Maguire, Tavernier
MF: C. Jones, Elliott, Bellingham, Foden, Gittens

And some complain about the Flicker midfielders.

FW: Watkins, Abraham, Kane (C), Akpom

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On 2025-01-29 11:05, Werner Pichler wrote:

MH <MHnospam@ucalgary.ca> wrote:

On 2025-01-28 20:14, MH wrote:

On 2025-01-27 23:01, Futbolmetrix wrote:

This one for all the marbles. 18 simultaneous matches on Wednesday, then >>>> 18 more on Thursday. Maximum chaos.

MD7 default lineups the ones that finished MD6:

Armata
DF: Dimarco, Gatti, Zappacosta, Cambiaso
MF: Barella, Pisilli, Lo. Pellegrini
FW: Retegui(c), Zaccagni, Orsolini, Immobile, Chiesa

Bungs
DF: Tomori, Alexander-Arnold, Tavernier
MF: C. Jones, Bellingham, Foden, Gittens
FW: Watkins, Abraham, Kane (C), Akpom, Namaso

Flickers
DF: Tah, Schlotterbeck , Rüdiger
MF: Wirtz (C), Nmecha, Kühn, Musiala, Goretzka, Sané
FW: Undav, Leweling, Gnabry

Gaels
DF: Taylor, Scales, Bradley, B. Davies
MF: A Gray, L. Ferguson, C. McGregor. Barron
FW: T. Parrot, B. Johnson( C), A Idah, R. McAuslandDON

Don't have a lot to go on, and I have appointments that will likely make >>> tinkering impossible once the lineups are know.

DF: Robertson, Scales, B. Davies  (possible subs if I find out about
injuries - Tierney, Ralston, Bradley)
MF:  C. McGregor J. McGinn, L. Ferguson, C. Barron   (Gray, )
FW:  T. Parrot (C), B. Johnson, A. Idah, R. McAusland, T. Lawrence

I am foolish enough to believe UEFA sites predicted lineups to some extent. >>
DF: Bradley, Scales, B. Davies
MF: L. Ferguson, McGinn (C), C. McGregor, C. Barron
FW: T. Parrot, B. Johnson, A Idah, R. McAusland, T. Lawrence

Idah may play with Furihashi sent to Rennes. McGinn did get some minutes >>> Sunday so is presumably recovering from injury.

Jogo
DF: Gabriel Magalhães, Gabriel Paulista, Rodinei, Vanderson
MF: Gabriel Sara, Éderson (Atalanta)
FW: Sávio, Pepê, Endrick, Raphinha (C), Gabriel Martinelli

Rockers
DF.  Johnston (Celtic), Trusty, Blackman
MF.  Reyna, S. Eustaquio, Musah, A. Davies
FW:  J. David, R. Pepi, L. Bailey, S. Gimenez (C), Sheraldo Becker

DF. Johnston, Trusty, Blackman  (carter Vickers injured)
MF. Reyna, A. Davies, McKennie, Eustaquio
FW. David, Weah, Bailey, Pulisic, S. Gimenez (C)

Lille - Feyenoord certain to end 0-0

Johnston listed as not starting, but I will ignore that.

Public service announcement from Klagenfurt: Max
Johnston is injured and will definitely not play.

But the ROckers have Alistair Johnston. Max would be a Howling Gael.

Ciao,
Werner

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On 2025-01-29 09:51, MH wrote:

On 2025-01-28 20:14, MH wrote:

On 2025-01-27 23:01, Futbolmetrix wrote:

This one for all the marbles. 18 simultaneous matches on Wednesday, then >>> 18 more on Thursday. Maximum chaos.

MD7 default lineups the ones that finished MD6:

Armata
DF: Dimarco, Gatti, Zappacosta, Cambiaso
MF: Barella, Pisilli, Lo. Pellegrini
FW: Retegui(c), Zaccagni, Orsolini, Immobile, Chiesa

Bungs
DF: Tomori, Alexander-Arnold, Tavernier
MF: C. Jones, Bellingham, Foden, Gittens
FW: Watkins, Abraham, Kane (C), Akpom, Namaso

Flickers
DF: Tah, Schlotterbeck , Rüdiger
MF: Wirtz (C), Nmecha, Kühn, Musiala, Goretzka, Sané
FW: Undav, Leweling, Gnabry

Gaels
DF: Taylor, Scales, Bradley, B. Davies
MF: A Gray, L. Ferguson, C. McGregor. Barron
FW: T. Parrot, B. Johnson( C), A Idah, R. McAuslandDON

Don't have a lot to go on, and I have appointments that will likely
make tinkering impossible once the lineups are know.

DF: Robertson, Scales, B. Davies  (possible subs if I find out about
injuries - Tierney, Ralston, Bradley)
MF:  C. McGregor J. McGinn, L. Ferguson, C. Barron   (Gray, )
FW:  T. Parrot (C), B. Johnson, A. Idah, R. McAusland, T. Lawrence

I am foolish enough to believe UEFA sites predicted lineups to some extent.

DF: Bradley, Scales, B. Davies
MF: L. Ferguson, McGinn (C), C. McGregor, C. Barron
FW: T. Parrot, B. Johnson, A Idah, R. McAusland, T. Lawrence

Ben Davies out Andy Robertson in
McGinn de-captained. Make Adam Idah captain.

Idah may play with Furihashi sent to Rennes. McGinn did get some
minutes Sunday so is presumably recovering from injury.

Jogo
DF: Gabriel Magalhães, Gabriel Paulista, Rodinei, Vanderson
MF: Gabriel Sara, Éderson (Atalanta)
FW: Sávio, Pepê, Endrick, Raphinha (C), Gabriel Martinelli

Rockers
DF.  Johnston (Celtic), Trusty, Blackman
MF.  Reyna, S. Eustaquio, Musah, A. Davies
FW:  J. David, R. Pepi, L. Bailey, S. Gimenez (C), Sheraldo Becker

DF. Johnston, Trusty, Blackman  (carter Vickers injured)
MF. Reyna, A. Davies, McKennie, Eustaquio
FW. David, Weah, Bailey, Pulisic, S. Gimenez (C)

Lille - Feyenoord certain to end 0-0

Johnston listed as not starting, but I will ignore that.  No sign of Tillman.  Pepi supposedly starting, Davies injured.

NEW

DF  Johnston, Trusty, Blackman
MF  McKennie, Eustaquio, Musah, Reyna
FW  David, Pulisic (C), Pepi, S. Gimenez, Bailey

Reyna out, TAjon Buchanan in.
David is a sub but I am leaving him in.

Vikings
DF: Kristensen, Odin Bjørtuft, Niklas Hult
MF: Bøving, P. Berg, Evjen, Hugo Larsson
FW: Håland (C), Gyökeres, Botheim, Høgh, Højlund

Waffles
DF: Debast, Foket, De Cuyper
MF: Tielemans, Vanaken De Bruyne, Engels
FW  Openda, De Ketelaere (C), M. Fofana, Mbangula, Bakayoko

DF: DeBast, De Cuyper, Theate
MF: Vanaken, De Bruyne, Engels, Raskin (rangers),  Tielemans
FW: De Ketelaere (C), Bakoyoko, Openda, Fofana,

DF: Meunier (lille), De Cuyper, Theate
MF: Vanaken, De Bruyne, Trossard, Tielemans, Duranville (Dortmund)
FW: De Ketelaere (C), Bakoyoko, Fofana, Mbangula, >>

Engels in for Duranville.

Waka-Waka
DF: O. Diomande, Singo, Osayi Samuel, Ndicka, Ogbu
MF: Onyedika, Dele-Bashiru,
FW: Fuseini, I.Williams, Prince Adu, Diallo, Osimhen(c)

Wonderland
DF: Akanji, Posch, Trauner
MF: Xhaka, Sabitzer, Baumgartner, Schwab
FW: Amdouni, Ndoye, Embolo (c), Arnautović, Duah

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On 2025-01-29 12:56, MH wrote:

On 2025-01-29 09:51, MH wrote:

On 2025-01-28 20:14, MH wrote:

On 2025-01-27 23:01, Futbolmetrix wrote:

This one for all the marbles. 18 simultaneous matches on Wednesday,
then
18 more on Thursday. Maximum chaos.

MD7 default lineups the ones that finished MD6:

Armata
DF: Dimarco, Gatti, Zappacosta, Cambiaso
MF: Barella, Pisilli, Lo. Pellegrini
FW: Retegui(c), Zaccagni, Orsolini, Immobile, Chiesa

Bungs
DF: Tomori, Alexander-Arnold, Tavernier
MF: C. Jones, Bellingham, Foden, Gittens
FW: Watkins, Abraham, Kane (C), Akpom, Namaso

Flickers
DF: Tah, Schlotterbeck , Rüdiger
MF: Wirtz (C), Nmecha, Kühn, Musiala, Goretzka, Sané
FW: Undav, Leweling, Gnabry

Gaels
DF: Taylor, Scales, Bradley, B. Davies
MF: A Gray, L. Ferguson, C. McGregor. Barron
FW: T. Parrot, B. Johnson( C), A Idah, R. McAuslandDON

Don't have a lot to go on, and I have appointments that will likely
make tinkering impossible once the lineups are know.

DF: Robertson, Scales, B. Davies  (possible subs if I find out about
injuries - Tierney, Ralston, Bradley)
MF:  C. McGregor J. McGinn, L. Ferguson, C. Barron   (Gray, )
FW:  T. Parrot (C), B. Johnson, A. Idah, R. McAusland, T. Lawrence

I am foolish enough to believe UEFA sites predicted lineups to some
extent.

DF: Bradley, Scales, B. Davies
MF: L. Ferguson, McGinn (C), C. McGregor, C. Barron
FW: T. Parrot, B. Johnson, A Idah, R. McAusland, T. Lawrence

Ben Davies out Andy Robertson in
McGinn de-captained.  Make Adam Idah captain.

Lucky I got back from my appointment in time. Two captain goals for Idah.

For the record teams is now

DF: Robertson, Bradley, Scales
MF: Mcgregor, McGinn, Barron, L. Ferguson
FW: Parrot, Johnson, Idah (C) 2X2, McAusland, Lawrewnce

Idah may play with Furihashi sent to Rennes. McGinn did get some
minutes Sunday so is presumably recovering from injury.

Jogo
DF: Gabriel Magalhães, Gabriel Paulista, Rodinei, Vanderson
MF: Gabriel Sara, Éderson (Atalanta)
FW: Sávio, Pepê, Endrick, Raphinha (C), Gabriel Martinelli

Rockers
DF.  Johnston (Celtic), Trusty, Blackman
MF.  Reyna, S. Eustaquio, Musah, A. Davies
FW:  J. David, R. Pepi, L. Bailey, S. Gimenez (C), Sheraldo Becker

DF. Johnston, Trusty, Blackman  (carter Vickers injured)
MF. Reyna, A. Davies, McKennie, Eustaquio
FW. David, Weah, Bailey, Pulisic, S. Gimenez (C)

Lille - Feyenoord certain to end 0-0

Johnston listed as not starting, but I will ignore that.  No sign of
Tillman.  Pepi supposedly starting, Davies injured.

NEW

DF  Johnston, Trusty, Blackman
MF  McKennie, Eustaquio, Musah, Reyna
FW  David, Pulisic (C), Pepi, S. Gimenez, Bailey

Reyna out, TAjon Buchanan in.
David is a sub but I am leaving him in.

Team now

DF Johnston, Trusty, Blackman
MF mcKennie, Eustaquio, Musah, Buchanan
FW: David, Weah, Bailey, Pepi, Gimenez (1), Pulisic (C)

Vikings
DF: Kristensen, Odin Bjørtuft, Niklas Hult
MF: Bøving, P. Berg, Evjen, Hugo Larsson
FW: Håland (C), Gyökeres, Botheim, Høgh, Højlund

Waffles
DF: Debast, Foket, De Cuyper
MF: Tielemans, Vanaken De Bruyne, Engels
FW  Openda, De Ketelaere (C), M. Fofana, Mbangula, Bakayoko

DF: DeBast, De Cuyper, Theate
MF: Vanaken, De Bruyne, Engels, Raskin (rangers),  Tielemans
FW: De Ketelaere (C), Bakoyoko, Openda, Fofana,

DF: Meunier (lille), De Cuyper, Theate
MF: Vanaken, De Bruyne, Trossard, Tielemans, Duranville (Dortmund)
FW: De Ketelaere (C), Bakoyoko, Fofana, Mbangula, >>

Engels in for Duranville.

DF: Meunier, De Cuyper, Theate
MF: Vanaken, De Bruyne, Trossard, Tielemans, Engels
FW: De Ketelaere (C), Bakoyoko (1), Fofana, Mbangula

Waka-Waka
DF: O. Diomande, Singo, Osayi Samuel, Ndicka, Ogbu
MF: Onyedika, Dele-Bashiru,
FW: Fuseini, I.Williams, Prince Adu, Diallo, Osimhen(c)

Wonderland
DF: Akanji, Posch, Trauner
MF: Xhaka, Sabitzer, Baumgartner, Schwab
FW: Amdouni, Ndoye, Embolo (c), Arnautović, Duah

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On Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:48:52 +0000, MH wrote:

DF Johnston, Trusty, Blackman
MF mcKennie, Eustaquio, Musah, Buchanan
FW: David, Weah, Bailey, Pepi, Gimenez (1), Pulisic (C)

That looks like a 13-man team. I am going to be nice and make you drop
David.

The alternative is that you drop Pulisic (c) and David (first listed
forward) becomes your default captain.

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On Wed, 29 Jan 2025 21:05:36 +0000, Futbolmetrix wrote:

On Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:48:52 +0000, MH wrote:

DF Johnston, Trusty, Blackman
MF mcKennie, Eustaquio, Musah, Buchanan
FW: David, Weah, Bailey, Pepi, Gimenez (1), Pulisic (C)

That looks like a 13-man team. I am going to be nice and make you drop
David.

The alternative is that you drop Pulisic (c) and David (first listed
forward) becomes your default captain.

The benevolent gamemaster was particularly benevolent on this one.

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On Wed, 29 Jan 2025 21:16:31 +0000, Futbolmetrix wrote:

On Wed, 29 Jan 2025 21:05:36 +0000, Futbolmetrix wrote:

On Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:48:52 +0000, MH wrote:

DF Johnston, Trusty, Blackman
MF mcKennie, Eustaquio, Musah, Buchanan
FW: David, Weah, Bailey, Pepi, Gimenez (1), Pulisic (C)

That looks like a 13-man team. I am going to be nice and make you drop
David.

The alternative is that you drop Pulisic (c) and David (first listed
forward) becomes your default captain.

The benevolent gamemaster was particularly benevolent on this one.

OK, not that benevolent

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On Wed, 29 Jan 2025 19:07:23 +0000, Futbolmetrix wrote:

Lookman out for a month, the temptation to bring in Guirassy is
strong...but nah, the strong and auspicious currents of the Gulf of
Guinea will be enough to carry the day!

The Weaufx Gods are stronger than the auspicious currents of the Gulf.
Also, where the hell did Nathan Tella (a Waka, a Gulfer, and a
midfielder(!) come from?)

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On Tue, 28 Jan 2025 6:01:56 +0000, Futbolmetrix wrote:

This one for all the marbles. 18 simultaneous matches on Wednesday, then
18 more on Thursday. Maximum chaos.

Goals after the Wednesday matches:

Bungs 5: Elliott, Bellingham, Kane(x2), Watkins
Gaels 4: Idah 2 (x2)
Jogo 4: Ederson, Savio, Rodrygo 2
Flickers 3: Müller, Wirtz(x2)
Rockers 3: S. Gimenez, Pulisic(x2)
Armata 1: Jorginho
Vikings 1: Harder
Waffles 1: J. Bakayoko
Waka 1: Onyedika
Wonderland 0


And the overall standings right now:

Vikings 59
Waka 57.67
Bungs 57
Rockers 56.5
Jogo 56.33
Flickers 41.58
Gaels 35.75
Waffels 27.75
Armata 18.33
Wonderland 10.08


!!!
(Also, the benevolent gamemaster's decision can be quite consequential
here...)

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On 2025-01-29 14:37, Futbolmetrix wrote:

On Wed, 29 Jan 2025 21:16:31 +0000, Futbolmetrix wrote:

On Wed, 29 Jan 2025 21:05:36 +0000, Futbolmetrix wrote:

On Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:48:52 +0000, MH wrote:

DF  Johnston, Trusty, Blackman
MF  mcKennie, Eustaquio, Musah, Buchanan
FW: David, Weah, Bailey, Pepi, Gimenez (1), Pulisic (C)

That looks like a 13-man team. I am going to be nice and make you drop
David.

The alternative is that you drop Pulisic (c) and David (first listed
forward) becomes your default captain.

The benevolent gamemaster was particularly benevolent on this one.

OK, not that benevolent

Doing things too fast. I dropped Weah, as you can see from the 9:51 (my
time, 11:51 EDT) post, and in my description of my changes just before
15:00 EDT I did not see I was adding him back again. So he is the odd
man out in that list, and should not be there. I miscopied when I was
setting out the team list for the convenience of the benevolent
gamesmaster.

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On 2025-01-29 15:22, Futbolmetrix wrote:

On Tue, 28 Jan 2025 6:01:56 +0000, Futbolmetrix wrote:

This one for all the marbles. 18 simultaneous matches on Wednesday, then
18 more on Thursday. Maximum chaos.

Goals after the Wednesday matches:

Bungs    5: Elliott, Bellingham, Kane(x2), Watkins
Gaels    4: Idah 2 (x2)
Jogo     4: Ederson, Savio, Rodrygo 2
Flickers 3: Müller, Wirtz(x2)
Rockers  3: S. Gimenez, Pulisic(x2)

Ahem. Pepi. Even if you won't give me the David goal in spite of my
clear intentions.

Armata   1: Jorginho
Vikings  1: Harder
Waffles  1: J. Bakayoko
Waka     1: Onyedika
Wonderland 0

And the overall standings right now:

Vikings  59
Waka     57.67
Bungs    57
Rockers  56.5
Jogo     56.33
Flickers 41.58
Gaels    35.75
Waffels  27.75
Armata   18.33
Wonderland  10.08

!!!
(Also, the benevolent gamemaster's decision can be quite consequential here...)

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On Wed, 29 Jan 2025 23:12:02 +0000, MH wrote:

On 2025-01-29 15:22, Futbolmetrix wrote:

On Tue, 28 Jan 2025 6:01:56 +0000, Futbolmetrix wrote:

This one for all the marbles. 18 simultaneous matches on Wednesday, then >>> 18 more on Thursday. Maximum chaos.

Goals after the Wednesday matches:

Bungs    5: Elliott, Bellingham, Kane(x2), Watkins
Gaels    4: Idah 2 (x2)
Jogo     4: Ederson, Savio, Rodrygo 2
Flickers 3: Müller, Wirtz(x2)
Rockers  3: S. Gimenez, Pulisic(x2)

Ahem. Pepi. Even if you won't give me the David goal in spite of my
clear intentions.

I feel particularly benevolent, so you get both the David and the Pepi
goals.

Updated live standings:

TotGoals TotPoints
Rockers 31 71.5
Vikings 32 59
Waka-Waka 27 57.67
Jogo 29 53.33
Bungs 19 53
Flickers 23 40.58
Gaels 17 32.75
Waffles 17 27.75
Armata 14 18.33
Wonderland 10 10.08

Things not so tight, America definitely great again!


Lineups, with players left to play outside of the brackets

Armata
DF: [Dimarco, Gatti, Bellanova]
MF: [Barella, Jorginho 1] Lo. Pellegrini, Pisilli
FW: [Retegui(c), Chiesa,] El Shaarawy, Zaccagni, Immobile,

Bungs
DF: [Tomori] Maguire, Tavernier
MF: [C. Jones, Elliott 1, Bellingham 1, Foden, Gittens]
FW: [Watkins 1, Abraham, Kane (C) 1(x2)] Akpom

Flickers
DF: [Tah, Can, Rüdiger]
MF: [Wirtz (C) 1(x2), Musiala, Sané, Gündoğan, Kühn]
FW: [Undav, Leweling, Müller 1, Adeyemi]

Gaels
DF: [Bradley, Scales, Robertson]
MF: [C. McGregor J. McGinn, L. Ferguson] C. Barron
FW: [A. Idah (c) 2 (x2)] R. McAusland, T. Lawrence, T. Parrot, B.
Johnson

Jogo
DF: [Gabriel Magalhães, Vanderson] Gabriel Paulista, Rodinei
MF: [Éderson (Atalanta) 1], Gabriel Sara, ___
FW: [Sávio 1, Rodrygo 2, Raphinha (C), Gabriel Martinelli] Pepê

Jogo was fielding only 11 players, so they can add an extra midfielder

Rockers
DF. [Johnston, Trusty, Blackman]
MF. [McKennie, Musah, Buchanan], Eustaquio
FW. [David 1, Bailey, Pepi 1, S. Gimenez 1, Pulisic (c) 1(x2)]

Vikings
DF: [Ryerson] Kristensen, Odin Bjørtuft
MF: [Bøving, Nusa] Evjen, Hugo Larsson
FW: [Håland (C), Harder 1, Y. Poulsen] Botheim, Høgh


Waffles/Windmills
DF: [Meunier, De Cuyper] Theate
MF: [Vanaken, De Bruyne, Trossard, Tielemans, Engels]
FW: [De Ketelaere (C), J. Bakayoko 1, Mbangula] Fofana

Waka-Waka
DF: [O. Diomande] Osayi Samuel, Ndicka
MF: [Onyedika 1, Partey] Dele-Bashiru, M. Diomande
FW: Dessers, I.Williams, Prince Adu, Diallo, Osimhen(c)

Wonderland
DF: [Akanji, Wüthrich, Trauner]
MF: [Xhaka, Sabitzer, Baumgartner, Rieder, Laimer] Schwab
FW: [Ndoye, Embolo (c), Arnautović]


9 players left for the Waka (captain included), 6 for the Vikings, 5 for
the Gaels (and the irrelevant Armata), 4 for the Jogo, 3 for the Bungs,
only one for the Rockers.

I wonder if the Rockers manager will impose tariffs on the Gaels prevent
them from taking away bonus points.

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On 2025-01-29 14:05, Futbolmetrix wrote:

On Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:48:52 +0000, MH wrote:

DF  Johnston, Trusty, Blackman
MF  mcKennie, Eustaquio, Musah, Buchanan
FW: David, Weah, Bailey, Pepi, Gimenez (1), Pulisic (C)

That looks like a 13-man team. I am going to be nice and make you drop
David.

The alternative is that you drop Pulisic (c) and David (first listed
forward) becomes your default captain.

That team can't be considered an official entry, by the way, since my
update of the lineup (mistakenly including Weah) for the convenience of
other players did not happen until the first half was over. Look at the
time on it.

On the other hand my last valid entry (at 14:56 EDT, therefore still
valid specifically said, and I quote:

">>

DF. Johnston, Trusty, Blackman (carter Vickers injured)
MF. Reyna, A. Davies, McKennie, Eustaquio
FW. David, Weah, Bailey, Pulisic, S. Gimenez (C)

Lille - Feyenoord certain to end 0-0

Johnston listed as not starting, but I will ignore that. No sign of

Tillman. Pepi supposedly starting, Davies injured.

NEW

DF Johnston, Trusty, Blackman
MF McKennie, Eustaquio, Musah, Reyna
FW David, Pulisic (C), Pepi, S. Gimenez, Bailey

Reyna out, TAjon Buchanan in.
David is a sub but I am leaving him in. "

NOTE 1. I said Pepi was starting and replaced Weah with him in the new
listed lineup (from 11:51 EDT). I also took out Davies

NOTE 2. The only change I made to that lineup was at 14:56 EDT, and the
only change was to replaced Reyna with Buchanan. I specifically said
David was staying in.

So my only valid entry (before match time) does NOT include 13 players,
and included goal scorers David, Pulisic (c), Pepi, and Gimenez. I thus
should have 5 goals.

I rest my case, and throw myself on the mercy of the Jury (other
competitors), or failing that, request an independent arbitrator.
Milivella springs to mind. A Solomon, a Daniel come to judge !

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MH <MHnospam@ucalgary.ca> wrote:

On 2025-01-29 11:05, Werner Pichler wrote:

MH <MHnospam@ucalgary.ca> wrote:

On 2025-01-28 20:14, MH wrote:

On 2025-01-27 23:01, Futbolmetrix wrote:

This one for all the marbles. 18 simultaneous matches on Wednesday, then >>>>> 18 more on Thursday. Maximum chaos.

MD7 default lineups the ones that finished MD6:

Armata
DF: Dimarco, Gatti, Zappacosta, Cambiaso
MF: Barella, Pisilli, Lo. Pellegrini
FW: Retegui(c), Zaccagni, Orsolini, Immobile, Chiesa

Bungs
DF: Tomori, Alexander-Arnold, Tavernier
MF: C. Jones, Bellingham, Foden, Gittens
FW: Watkins, Abraham, Kane (C), Akpom, Namaso

Flickers
DF: Tah, Schlotterbeck , Rüdiger
MF: Wirtz (C), Nmecha, Kühn, Musiala, Goretzka, Sané
FW: Undav, Leweling, Gnabry

Gaels
DF: Taylor, Scales, Bradley, B. Davies
MF: A Gray, L. Ferguson, C. McGregor. Barron
FW: T. Parrot, B. Johnson( C), A Idah, R. McAuslandDON

Don't have a lot to go on, and I have appointments that will likely make >>>> tinkering impossible once the lineups are know.

DF: Robertson, Scales, B. Davies  (possible subs if I find out about
injuries - Tierney, Ralston, Bradley)
MF:  C. McGregor J. McGinn, L. Ferguson, C. Barron   (Gray, )
FW:  T. Parrot (C), B. Johnson, A. Idah, R. McAusland, T. Lawrence

I am foolish enough to believe UEFA sites predicted lineups to some extent. >>>
DF: Bradley, Scales, B. Davies
MF: L. Ferguson, McGinn (C), C. McGregor, C. Barron
FW: T. Parrot, B. Johnson, A Idah, R. McAusland, T. Lawrence

Idah may play with Furihashi sent to Rennes. McGinn did get some minutes >>>> Sunday so is presumably recovering from injury.

Jogo
DF: Gabriel Magalhães, Gabriel Paulista, Rodinei, Vanderson
MF: Gabriel Sara, Éderson (Atalanta)
FW: Sávio, Pepê, Endrick, Raphinha (C), Gabriel Martinelli

Rockers
DF.  Johnston (Celtic), Trusty, Blackman
MF.  Reyna, S. Eustaquio, Musah, A. Davies
FW:  J. David, R. Pepi, L. Bailey, S. Gimenez (C), Sheraldo Becker

DF. Johnston, Trusty, Blackman  (carter Vickers injured)
MF. Reyna, A. Davies, McKennie, Eustaquio
FW. David, Weah, Bailey, Pulisic, S. Gimenez (C)

Lille - Feyenoord certain to end 0-0

Johnston listed as not starting, but I will ignore that.

Public service announcement from Klagenfurt: Max
Johnston is injured and will definitely not play.

But the ROckers have Alistair Johnston. Max would be a Howling Gael.

I‘m on a roll these days regarding footballer names.

Ciao,
Werner

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On Thu, 30 Jan 2025 5:47:45 +0000, MH wrote:

I rest my case, and throw myself on the mercy of the Jury (other competitors), or failing that, request an independent arbitrator.
Milivella springs to mind. A Solomon, a Daniel come to judge !

Pfft... appealing to international organizations, that's not the Rocker
way! You are supposed to have a tantrum and threaten the imposition of
tariffs!

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MH wrote:

On 2025-01-29 14:05, Futbolmetrix wrote:

On Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:48:52 +0000, MH wrote:

DF  Johnston, Trusty, Blackman
MF  mcKennie, Eustaquio, Musah, Buchanan
FW: David, Weah, Bailey, Pepi, Gimenez (1), Pulisic (C)

That looks like a 13-man team. I am going to be nice and
make you drop David.

The alternative is that you drop Pulisic (c) and David
(first listed forward) becomes your default captain.

That team can't be considered an official entry, by the way,
since my update of the lineup (mistakenly including Weah) for
the convenience of other players did not happen until the
first half was over. Look at the time on it.

On the other hand my last valid entry (at 14:56 EDT, therefore
still valid specifically said, and I quote:

">>

DF. Johnston, Trusty, Blackman (carter Vickers injured)
MF. Reyna, A. Davies, McKennie, Eustaquio
FW. David, Weah, Bailey, Pulisic, S. Gimenez (C)

Lille - Feyenoord certain to end 0-0

Johnston listed as not starting, but I will ignore that. No
sign of Tillman. Pepi supposedly starting, Davies injured.

NEW

DF Johnston, Trusty, Blackman
MF McKennie, Eustaquio, Musah, Reyna
FW David, Pulisic (C), Pepi, S. Gimenez, Bailey

Reyna out, TAjon Buchanan in.
David is a sub but I am leaving him in. "

NOTE 1. I said Pepi was starting and replaced Weah with him
in the new listed lineup (from 11:51 EDT). I also took out
Davies

NOTE 2. The only change I made to that lineup was at 14:56
EDT, and the only change was to replaced Reyna with Buchanan.
I specifically said David was staying in.

So my only valid entry (before match time) does NOT include 13
players, and included goal scorers David, Pulisic (c), Pepi,
and Gimenez. I thus should have 5 goals.

I rest my case, and throw myself on the mercy of the Jury
(other competitors), or failing that, request an independent
arbitrator. Milivella springs to mind. A Solomon, a Daniel
come to judge !

I am independent, as I don't compete in this competition... but I
do read the threads. (Trying to understand how the game works!)
So I will appoint myself as the completely unbiased arbiter.



<VAR check ongoing>




<cleans glasses, to read the time stamps on the message headers>




<Still checking>



Conclusion: Your after the deadline entry should be considered
invalid, as it was made after the deadline, i.e. kick-off. So
the last entry made before the kick-off time should be
considered your final - and legitimate - pick.

Recommendation: No after deadline entries should be accepted in
any RSS competition in the interests of fair play.

We can't be having favourites now, can we?

Bribery is acceptable though so don't forget to put the twenty
quid in the post to me at Blueshirt Mansions. (Thanks.)

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On Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:20:44 +0000, Blueshirt wrote:

Bribery is acceptable though so don't forget to put the twenty
quid in the post to me at Blueshirt Mansions. (Thanks.)

Doh, bribery! How did I not think about this?

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On Thu, 30 Jan 2025 5:46:21 +0000, Futbolmetrix wrote:

Armata
DF: [Dimarco, Gatti, Bellanova]
MF: [Barella, Jorginho 1] Lo. Pellegrini, Pisilli
FW: [Retegui(c), Chiesa,] El Shaarawy, Zaccagni, Immobile,

Zaccagni (suspended) out, Mancini in. Pisilli and El Shaarawy not
starting, but there's not much else to do.


DF: [Dimarco, Gatti, Bellanova], Mancini
MF: [Barella, Jorginho 1] Lo. Pellegrini, Pisilli
FW: [Retegui(c), Chiesa,] El Shaarawy, Immobile,

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On Thu, 30 Jan 2025 5:46:21 +0000, Futbolmetrix wrote:

On Wed, 29 Jan 2025 23:12:02 +0000, MH wrote:

Waka-Waka
DF: [O. Diomande] Osayi Samuel, Ndicka
MF: [Onyedika 1, Partey] Dele-Bashiru, M. Diomande
FW: Dessers, I.Williams, Prince Adu, Diallo, Osimhen(c)

Turns out that Osayi Samuel (who I think has played every game for the
Wakas) is listed as a forward by UEFA. Not that he has ever done
anything, so it doesn't matter. Baba Rahman in his place. Diallo not
starting, replace with Nuamah (Lyon). Updated Waka-Gulfers:


DF: [O. Diomande] Baba Rahman, Ndicka
MF: [Onyedika 1, Partey] Dele-Bashiru, M. Diomande
FW: Dessers, I.Williams, Prince Adu, Nuamah, Osimhen(c)


We need four goals, lads, we can do it!

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On 2025-01-29 12:56, MH wrote:

On 2025-01-29 09:51, MH wrote:

Gaels
DF: Taylor, Scales, Bradley, B. Davies
MF: A Gray, L. Ferguson, C. McGregor. Barron
FW: T. Parrot, B. Johnson( C), A Idah, R. McAuslandDON

Don't have a lot to go on, and I have appointments that will likely
make tinkering impossible once the lineups are know.

DF: Robertson, Scales, B. Davies  (possible subs if I find out about
injuries - Tierney, Ralston, Bradley)
MF:  C. McGregor J. McGinn, L. Ferguson, C. Barron   (Gray, )
FW:  T. Parrot (C), B. Johnson, A. Idah, R. McAusland, T. Lawrence

I am foolish enough to believe UEFA sites predicted lineups to some
extent.

DF: Bradley, Scales, B. Davies
MF: L. Ferguson, McGinn (C), C. McGregor, C. Barron
FW: T. Parrot, B. Johnson, A Idah, R. McAusland, T. Lawrence

Ben Davies out Andy Robertson in
McGinn de-captained.  Make Adam Idah captain.

It is a reflection of the weakness of the Gaels that I do actually have
some latitude to make changes today. I.e Connor Barron, Troy Parrot,
Brennan Johnson, Ross McAusland and Tom Lawrence could all in theory be
swapped out. Only there is not much to replace them with. Really need
the conference league for this team !

Idah may play with Furihashi sent to Rennes. McGinn did get some
minutes Sunday so is presumably recovering from injury.

Rockers
DF.  Johnston (Celtic), Trusty, Blackman
MF.  Reyna, S. Eustaquio, Musah, A. Davies
FW:  J. David, R. Pepi, L. Bailey, S. Gimenez (C), Sheraldo Becker

DF. Johnston, Trusty, Blackman  (carter Vickers injured)
MF. Reyna, A. Davies, McKennie, Eustaquio
FW. David, Weah, Bailey, Pulisic, S. Gimenez (C)

Lille - Feyenoord certain to end 0-0

Johnston listed as not starting, but I will ignore that.  No sign of
Tillman.  Pepi supposedly starting, Davies injured.

NEW

DF  Johnston, Trusty, Blackman
MF  McKennie, Eustaquio, Musah, Reyna
FW  David, Pulisic (C), Pepi, S. Gimenez, Bailey

That was the final lineup except for Buchanan replacing Reyna.
And I have exactly ONE change I could make (Eustaquio)

Reyna out, TAjon Buchanan in.
David is a sub but I am leaving him in.

Waffles
DF: Debast, Foket, De Cuyper
MF: Tielemans, Vanaken De Bruyne, Engels
FW  Openda, De Ketelaere (C), M. Fofana, Mbangula, Bakayoko

DF: DeBast, De Cuyper, Theate
MF: Vanaken, De Bruyne, Engels, Raskin (rangers),  Tielemans
FW: De Ketelaere (C), Bakoyoko, Openda, Fofana,

DF: Meunier (lille), De Cuyper, Theate
MF: Vanaken, De Bruyne, Trossard, Tielemans, Duranville (Dortmund)
FW: De Ketelaere (C), Bakoyoko, Fofana, Mbangula, >>

Engels in for Duranville.

Theate and Fofana are the only opportunities for changes. Lots of
tempting possibilities for the latter like Godts, Batshuayi, Mertens, Verschaeren, or even T. Hazard, to name just a few. What to do, what to
do ?

Waka-Waka
DF: O. Diomande, Singo, Osayi Samuel, Ndicka, Ogbu
MF: Onyedika, Dele-Bashiru,
FW: Fuseini, I.Williams, Prince Adu, Diallo, Osimhen(c)

Wonderland
DF: Akanji, Posch, Trauner
MF: Xhaka, Sabitzer, Baumgartner, Schwab
FW: Amdouni, Ndoye, Embolo (c), Arnautović, Duah

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On 2025-01-30 12:11, MH wrote:

On 2025-01-29 12:56, MH wrote:

On 2025-01-29 09:51, MH wrote:

Gaels
DF: Taylor, Scales, Bradley, B. Davies
MF: A Gray, L. Ferguson, C. McGregor. Barron
FW: T. Parrot, B. Johnson( C), A Idah, R. McAuslandDON

Don't have a lot to go on, and I have appointments that will likely
make tinkering impossible once the lineups are know.

DF: Robertson, Scales, B. Davies  (possible subs if I find out about
injuries - Tierney, Ralston, Bradley)
MF:  C. McGregor J. McGinn, L. Ferguson, C. Barron   (Gray, )
FW:  T. Parrot (C), B. Johnson, A. Idah, R. McAusland, T. Lawrence

I am foolish enough to believe UEFA sites predicted lineups to some
extent.

DF: Bradley, Scales, B. Davies
MF: L. Ferguson, McGinn (C), C. McGregor, C. Barron
FW: T. Parrot, B. Johnson, A Idah, R. McAusland, T. Lawrence

Ben Davies out Andy Robertson in
McGinn de-captained.  Make Adam Idah captain.

It is a reflection of the weakness of the Gaels that I do actually have
some latitude to make changes today. I.e Connor Barron, Troy Parrot,
Brennan Johnson, Ross McAusland and Tom Lawrence could all in theory be swapped out.  Only there is not much to replace them with.  Really need
the conference league for this team !

Johnson is injured. Barron also not in the squad.
In go
Leon King (rangers) for Barron
Ben Davies (spurs) for Johnson
I will leave in Lawrence, McAusland and Parrot hoping for heroic
substitute appearances.

DF: Bradley, Scales, Robertson, Davies, King
MF: Ferguson, McGinn, McGregor,
FW: Parrot, Idah (C, 2x2), Lawrence, McAusland

Idah may play with Furihashi sent to Rennes. McGinn did get some
minutes Sunday so is presumably recovering from injury.

Rockers
DF.  Johnston (Celtic), Trusty, Blackman
MF.  Reyna, S. Eustaquio, Musah, A. Davies
FW:  J. David, R. Pepi, L. Bailey, S. Gimenez (C), Sheraldo Becker

DF. Johnston, Trusty, Blackman  (carter Vickers injured)
MF. Reyna, A. Davies, McKennie, Eustaquio
FW. David, Weah, Bailey, Pulisic, S. Gimenez (C)

Lille - Feyenoord certain to end 0-0

Johnston listed as not starting, but I will ignore that.  No sign of
Tillman.  Pepi supposedly starting, Davies injured.

NEW

DF  Johnston, Trusty, Blackman
MF  McKennie, Eustaquio, Musah, Reyna
FW  David, Pulisic (C), Pepi, S. Gimenez, Bailey

That was the final lineup except for Buchanan replacing Reyna.
And I have exactly ONE change I could make (Eustaquio)

No changes, Eustaquio is starting

Reyna out, TAjon Buchanan in.
David is a sub but I am leaving him in.

Waffles
DF: Debast, Foket, De Cuyper
MF: Tielemans, Vanaken De Bruyne, Engels
FW  Openda, De Ketelaere (C), M. Fofana, Mbangula, Bakayoko

DF: DeBast, De Cuyper, Theate
MF: Vanaken, De Bruyne, Engels, Raskin (rangers),  Tielemans
FW: De Ketelaere (C), Bakoyoko, Openda, Fofana,

DF: Meunier (lille), De Cuyper, Theate
MF: Vanaken, De Bruyne, Trossard, Tielemans, Duranville (Dortmund)
FW: De Ketelaere (C), Bakoyoko, Fofana, Mbangula, >>

Engels in for Duranville.

Theate and Fofana are the only opportunities for changes.  Lots of
tempting possibilities for the latter like Godts, Batshuayi, Mertens, Verschaeren, or even T. Hazard, to name just a few.  What to do, what to
do ?

Fofana not even on the bench for Lyon.
T. Hazard in as a nostalgic FS pick, for Fofana.
No better options than Theate that I can find.

DF Meunier, De Cuyper, THEATE
MF Vanaken, De Bruyne, Engels, Trossard, Tielemans
FW De Ketelaere, Bakayoko, Mbangula, T. HAZARD

Waka-Waka
DF: O. Diomande, Singo, Osayi Samuel, Ndicka, Ogbu
MF: Onyedika, Dele-Bashiru,
FW: Fuseini, I.Williams, Prince Adu, Diallo, Osimhen(c)

Wonderland
DF: Akanji, Posch, Trauner
MF: Xhaka, Sabitzer, Baumgartner, Schwab
FW: Amdouni, Ndoye, Embolo (c), Arnautović, Duah

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Futbolmetrix <futbolmetrix@yahoo.com> wrote:

On Wed, 29 Jan 2025 23:12:02 +0000, MH wrote:

On 2025-01-29 15:22, Futbolmetrix wrote:

On Tue, 28 Jan 2025 6:01:56 +0000, Futbolmetrix wrote:

This one for all the marbles. 18 simultaneous matches on Wednesday, then >>>> 18 more on Thursday. Maximum chaos.

Goals after the Wednesday matches:

Bungs    5: Elliott, Bellingham, Kane(x2), Watkins
Gaels    4: Idah 2 (x2)
Jogo     4: Ederson, Savio, Rodrygo 2
Flickers 3: Müller, Wirtz(x2)
Rockers  3: S. Gimenez, Pulisic(x2)

Ahem. Pepi. Even if you won't give me the David goal in spite of my
clear intentions.

I feel particularly benevolent, so you get both the David and the Pepi
goals.

Updated live standings:

TotGoals TotPoints
Rockers 31 71.5
Vikings 32 59
Waka-Waka 27 57.67
Jogo 29 53.33
Bungs 19 53
Flickers 23 40.58
Gaels 17 32.75
Waffles 17 27.75
Armata 14 18.33
Wonderland 10 10.08

Things not so tight, America definitely great again!

Lineups, with players left to play outside of the brackets

Armata
DF: [Dimarco, Gatti, Bellanova]
MF: [Barella, Jorginho 1] Lo. Pellegrini, Pisilli
FW: [Retegui(c), Chiesa,] El Shaarawy, Zaccagni, Immobile,

Bungs
DF: [Tomori] Maguire, Tavernier
MF: [C. Jones, Elliott 1, Bellingham 1, Foden, Gittens]
FW: [Watkins 1, Abraham, Kane (C) 1(x2)] Akpom

Akpom not starting, Namaso is.

Maguire also on the bench. Not sure who to put on
instead… let‘s try Sykes (RUSG)

DF: [Tomori] Sykes, Tavernier
MF: [C. Jones, Elliott 1, Bellingham 1, Foden, Gittens]
FW: [Watkins 1, Abraham, Kane (C) 1(x2)] Namaso


Ciao,
Werner

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On 29/01/2025 20.08, Jesper Lauridsen wrote:

Really betting on goals galore in Klagenfurt here.

What could go wrong.

Vikings
DF: Ryerson, Kristensen, Mads Bech
MF: Bøving, Nusa, Evjen, Bolin
FW: Håland (C), Harder, Y. Poulsen, Højlund, Botheim

Højlund or Høgh? Or Hauge? Who ever I pick won't score.

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On Thu, 30 Jan 2025 19:52:41 +0000, Werner Pichler wrote:

Updated live standings:

TotGoals TotPoints
Rockers 31 71.5
Vikings 32 59
Waka-Waka 27 57.67
Jogo 29 53.33
Bungs 19 53
Flickers 23 40.58
Gaels 17 32.75
Waffles 17 27.75
Armata 14 18.33
Wonderland 10 10.08

5 minutes in, where are the Waka goals?

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On Thu, 30 Jan 2025 20:18:15 +0000, Werner Pichler wrote:

On 30.01.2025 20:46, Jesper Lauridsen wrote:

On 29/01/2025 20.08, Jesper Lauridsen wrote:

Really betting on goals galore in Klagenfurt here.

What could go wrong.

Vikings
DF: Ryerson, Kristensen, Mads Bech
MF: Bøving, Nusa, Evjen, Bolin
FW: Håland (C), Harder, Y. Poulsen, Højlund, Botheim

Højlund or Høgh? Or Hauge? Who ever I pick won't score.

Very weak penalty from Botheim...

Non-Gulfer Waka goal by Bertrand Traore.

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On Thu, 30 Jan 2025 20:24:25 +0000, Futbolmetrix wrote:

On Thu, 30 Jan 2025 20:18:15 +0000, Werner Pichler wrote:

On 30.01.2025 20:46, Jesper Lauridsen wrote:

On 29/01/2025 20.08, Jesper Lauridsen wrote:

Really betting on goals galore in Klagenfurt here.

What could go wrong.

Vikings
DF: Ryerson, Kristensen, Mads Bech
MF: Bøving, Nusa, Evjen, Bolin
FW: Håland (C), Harder, Y. Poulsen, Højlund, Botheim

Højlund or Høgh? Or Hauge? Who ever I pick won't score.

Very weak penalty from Botheim...

Non-Gulfer Waka goal by Bertrand Traore.

Wrong Williams brother on the scoresheet. To add insult to injury,
assisted by Inaki

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On Thu, 30 Jan 2025 20:29:10 +0000, Werner Pichler wrote:

On 30.01.2025 21:06, Futbolmetrix wrote:

On Thu, 30 Jan 2025 19:52:41 +0000, Werner Pichler wrote:

Updated live standings:

    TotGoals    TotPoints
Rockers       31    71.5
Vikings    32    59
Waka-Waka  27    57.67
Jogo       29    53.33
Bungs      19    53
Flickers   23    40.58
Gaels       17    32.75
Waffles    17    27.75
Armata     14    18.33
Wonderland 10    10.08

5 minutes in, where are the Waka goals?

wrong Williams

Now every Traore in the world is going to score, just to tease me.

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On Thu, 30 Jan 2025 20:52:46 +0000, Futbolmetrix wrote:

Half-time in all matches, not a single UtN goal. The Rockers are going
to win this. Maybe I should have considered a bribe from the Vikings?

Or the Bungs?

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On Thu, 30 Jan 2025 20:43:20 +0000, Futbolmetrix wrote:

On Thu, 30 Jan 2025 20:29:10 +0000, Werner Pichler wrote:

On 30.01.2025 21:06, Futbolmetrix wrote:

On Thu, 30 Jan 2025 19:52:41 +0000, Werner Pichler wrote:

Updated live standings:

    TotGoals    TotPoints
Rockers       31    71.5
Vikings    32    59
Waka-Waka  27    57.67
Jogo       29    53.33
Bungs      19    53
Flickers   23    40.58
Gaels       17    32.75
Waffles    17    27.75
Armata     14    18.33
Wonderland 10    10.08

5 minutes in, where are the Waka goals?

Half-time in all matches, not a single UtN goal. The Rockers are going
to win this. Maybe I should have considered a bribe from the Vikings?

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On Thu, 30 Jan 2025 21:00:43 +0000, Futbolmetrix wrote:

On Thu, 30 Jan 2025 20:52:46 +0000, Futbolmetrix wrote:

Half-time in all matches, not a single UtN goal. The Rockers are going
to win this. Maybe I should have considered a bribe from the Vikings?

Or the Bungs?

A flurry of goals in matches involving UtN players, but no UtN goals.
Players will soon start to be subbed out, the Rockers' first place is
now unassailable.

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On Thu, 30 Jan 2025 21:32:08 +0000, Werner Pichler wrote:

On 30.01.2025 22:00, Futbolmetrix wrote:

On Thu, 30 Jan 2025 20:52:46 +0000, Futbolmetrix wrote:

Half-time in all matches, not a single UtN goal. The Rockers are going
to win this. Maybe I should have considered a bribe from the Vikings?

Or the Bungs?

Two simultaneous left-out Bungs goals through Mainoo and Scarlett, oh
well.

Bolin (finally) with a UtN goal for the Vikings, who consolidate second
place. Not enough to hold on to Greenland, though

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On 2025-01-30 14:38, Futbolmetrix wrote:

On Thu, 30 Jan 2025 21:32:08 +0000, Werner Pichler wrote:

On 30.01.2025 22:00, Futbolmetrix wrote:

On Thu, 30 Jan 2025 20:52:46 +0000, Futbolmetrix wrote:

Half-time in all matches, not a single UtN goal. The Rockers are going >>>> to win this. Maybe I should have considered a bribe from the Vikings?

Or the Bungs?

Two simultaneous left-out Bungs goals through Mainoo and Scarlett, oh
well.

Bolin (finally) with a UtN goal for the Vikings, who consolidate second place. Not enough to hold on to Greenland, though

Sub Parrott with a late goal for the Gaels gets them up to 5 on the
matchday.

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On Thu, 30 Jan 2025 21:38:42 +0000, Futbolmetrix wrote:

On Thu, 30 Jan 2025 21:32:08 +0000, Werner Pichler wrote:

On 30.01.2025 22:00, Futbolmetrix wrote:

On Thu, 30 Jan 2025 20:52:46 +0000, Futbolmetrix wrote:

Half-time in all matches, not a single UtN goal. The Rockers are going >>>> to win this. Maybe I should have considered a bribe from the Vikings?

Or the Bungs?

Two simultaneous left-out Bungs goals through Mainoo and Scarlett, oh
well.

Bolin (finally) with a UtN goal for the Vikings, who consolidate second place. Not enough to hold on to Greenland, though

Late drama with a goal by Captain Osimhen (initially given to some
random Turkish player), should be enough to leapfron the Vikings and
secure second place. And a Parrott goal gives the Gaels a share of first
place for the round, and marginally lowers the Rockers' bonus -- but not
enough to take them out of first place.

Official results to follow.

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On Thu, 30 Jan 2025 22:05:28 +0000, Futbolmetrix wrote:

On Thu, 30 Jan 2025 21:38:42 +0000, Futbolmetrix wrote:

On Thu, 30 Jan 2025 21:32:08 +0000, Werner Pichler wrote:

On 30.01.2025 22:00, Futbolmetrix wrote:

On Thu, 30 Jan 2025 20:52:46 +0000, Futbolmetrix wrote:

Half-time in all matches, not a single UtN goal. The Rockers are going >>>>> to win this. Maybe I should have considered a bribe from the Vikings? >>>>

Or the Bungs?

Two simultaneous left-out Bungs goals through Mainoo and Scarlett, oh
well.

Bolin (finally) with a UtN goal for the Vikings, who consolidate second
place. Not enough to hold on to Greenland, though

Late drama with a goal by Captain Osimhen (initially given to some
random Turkish player), should be enough to leapfron the Vikings and
secure second place. And a Parrott goal gives the Gaels a share of first place for the round, and marginally lowers the Rockers' bonus -- but not enough to take them out of first place.

Official results to follow.

If my calculations are correct, the final table is:

TotGoals TotPoints
Rockers 31 68.84
Waka-Waka 29 64.17
Vikings 33 60.5
Jogo 29 52.33
Bungs 19 50.34
Gaels 18 41.09
Flickers 23 39.58
Waffles 17 27.25
Armata 14 17.83
Wonderland 10 10.08


Aaargh, that was close!

Congratulations to the Rockers, we all bow to the greatness of America

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MH <MHnospam@ucalgary.ca> wrote:

On 2025-01-29 12:56, MH wrote:

On 2025-01-29 09:51, MH wrote:

Gaels
DF: Taylor, Scales, Bradley, B. Davies
MF: A Gray, L. Ferguson, C. McGregor. Barron
FW: T. Parrot, B. Johnson( C), A Idah, R. McAuslandDON

Don't have a lot to go on, and I have appointments that will likely
make tinkering impossible once the lineups are know.

DF: Robertson, Scales, B. Davies  (possible subs if I find out about
injuries - Tierney, Ralston, Bradley)
MF:  C. McGregor J. McGinn, L. Ferguson, C. Barron   (Gray, )
FW:  T. Parrot (C), B. Johnson, A. Idah, R. McAusland, T. Lawrence

I am foolish enough to believe UEFA sites predicted lineups to some
extent.

DF: Bradley, Scales, B. Davies
MF: L. Ferguson, McGinn (C), C. McGregor, C. Barron
FW: T. Parrot, B. Johnson, A Idah, R. McAusland, T. Lawrence

Ben Davies out Andy Robertson in
McGinn de-captained.  Make Adam Idah captain.

It is a reflection of the weakness of the Gaels that I do actually have
some latitude to make changes today. I.e Connor Barron, Troy Parrot,
Brennan Johnson, Ross McAusland and Tom Lawrence could all in theory be swapped out. Only there is not much to replace them with. Really need
the conference league for this team !

Obviously! :)

Ciao,
Werner

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Official results to follow.

If my calculations are correct, the final table is:

    TotGoals    TotPoints
Rockers      31    68.84
Waka-Waka 29    64.17
Vikings   33    60.5
Jogo      29    52.33
Bungs     19    50.34
Gaels      18    41.09
Flickers  23    39.58
Waffles   17    27.25
Armata    14    17.83
Wonderland 10    10.08

Aaargh, that was close!

Congratulations to the Rockers, we all bow to the greatness of America

Without the not very rational double points on the final round, I
suspect the Rockers would have been 4th, or 3rd at best. So a bit
lucky, really. Gimenez, David, and Pulisic all pulled their weight for
sure.

Waffles very disappointing. Gaels again beneficiaries of the doubling
of points, but at least they had moroe goals than the waffles, Armata,
and Wonderland. And I think I did get goals from each of Scotland
(McGinn, McManus, Forrest ?), Wales (Lawrence), N. Ireland (Parrot;
McAusland) and Ireland (Idah, Kenny).

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On Thu, 30 Jan 2025 23:00:25 +0000, MH wrote:

Congratulations to the Rockers, we all bow to the greatness of America

Without the not very rational double points on the final round, I
suspect the Rockers would have been 4th, or 3rd at best. So a bit
lucky, really. Gimenez, David, and Pulisic all pulled their weight for
sure.

Yes, doubling the final round points is a bit extreme, maybe we should
make the bonus smaller. For what it's worth, the Wakas would have won
with a final round multiplier smaller than about 1.35, anything larger
than that and it would have been the Rockers.

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On Tue, 28 Jan 2025 6:01:56 +0000, Futbolmetrix wrote:

MD7 results and standings:

Bungs 5
DF: Tomori, Sykes, Tavernier
MF: C. Jones, Elliott 1, Bellingham 1, Foden, Gittens
FW: Watkins 1, Abraham, Kane (C) 1(x2), Namaso

Gaels 5
DF: Bradley, Scales, Robertson, B. Davies, King
MF: C. McGregor J. McGinn, L. Ferguson
FW: T. Parrot 1, A. Idah (c) 2 (x2), R. McAusland, T. Lawrence

Rockers 5
DF. Johnston, Trusty, Blackman
MF. McKennie, Eustaquio, Musah, Buchanan
FW. David 1, Bailey, Pepi 1, S. Gimenez 1, Pulisic (c) 1(x2)


Jogo 4
DF: Gabriel Magalhães, Gabriel Paulista, Rodinei, Vanderson
MF: Gabriel Sara, Éderson (Atalanta) 1
FW: Sávio1, Pepê, Rodrygo 2, Raphinha (C), Gabriel Martinelli

Flickers 3
DF: Tah, Can, Rüdiger
MF: Wirtz (C) 1(x2), Musiala, Sané, Gündoğan, Kühn
FW: Undav, Leweling, Müller 1, Adeyemi

Waka-Waka 3
DF: O. Diomande, Baba Rahman, Ndicka
MF: Onyedika 1, Dele-Bashiru, M. Diomande, Partey
FW: Dessers, I.Williams, Prince Adu, Nuamah, Osimhen(c) 1(x2)

Vikings 2
DF: Ryerson, Kristensen, Mads Bech
MF: Bøving, Nusa, Evjen, Bolin 1
FW: Håland (C), Harder 1, Y. Poulsen, Højlund, Botheim

Armata 1
DF: Dimarco, Gatti, Bellanova
MF: Barella, Lo. Pellegrini, Jorginho 1, Pisilli
FW: Retegui(c), Zaccagni, Immobile, Chiesa, El Shaarawy

Waffles 1
DF: Meunier, De Cuyper, Theate
MF: Vanaken, De Bruyne, Trossard, Tielemans, Engels
FW: De Ketelaere (C), J. Bakayoko 1, T. Hazard, Mbangula

Wonderland 0
DF: Akanji, Wüthrich, Trauner
MF: Xhaka, Sabitzer, Baumgartner, Rieder, Laimer, Schwab
FW: Ndoye, Embolo (c), Arnautović

(Gernot Trauner got two own goals: should the Wonderland be on -2? OK,
sorry, I couldn't resist)


MD7 points:

Bungs 5 + 6.67 = 11.67
Gaels 5 + 6.67 = 11.67
Rockers 5 + 6.67 = 11.67
Jogo 4 + 3 = 7
Flickers 3 + 1.5 = 4.5
Waka 3 + 1.5 = 4.5
Vikings 2 + 0 = 2
Armata 1 + 0 = 1
Waffles 1 + 0 = 1
Wonderland 0 + 0 = 0



And the final standings, as anticipated:

TotGoals TotPoints
Rockers 31 68.84
Waka-Waka 29 64.17
Vikings 33 60.5
Jogo 29 52.33
Bungs 19 50.34
Gaels 18 41.09
Flickers 23 39.58
Waffles 17 27.25
Armata 14 17.83
Wonderland 10 10.08


MD7 Best lineups:

Armata 4
DF:
MF: Jorginho (x2), Pobega
FW:

Bungs 14
DF:
MF: Rogers 3 (x2), Nwaneri, Elliott, Bellingham. Mainoo, [Moore]
FW: Kane, Watkins, Scarlett, Ajayi


Flickers 4
DF:
MF: Wirtz, Bischof
FW: Müller (x2)


Gaels 5
DF:
MF:
FW: Idah 2(x2), Parrott


Jogo 7
DF:
MF: Marlon, Éderson
FW: Rodrygo 2 (x2), Sávio

Rockers 5
DF:
MF:
FW: S. Gimenez (x2), Pulisic, David, Pepi


Vikings 13
DF: Bjørkan, Augustinsson
MF: Haraldsson, Ali, Byskov Andreasen, Bolin
FW: Sahraoui, Harder, Daghim, Óskarsson 2 (x2)


Waffles/Windmills 10
DF:
MF: Raskin, Fitz-Jim, Mijnans 2 (x2)
FW: Danjuma, J. Bakayoko, Gakpo, Rots

Waffles only: 3 (Raskin, Bakayoko(x2))

Waka-Waka 10
DF: Diao
MF: Onyedika, Tella, Kanga
FW: Guirassy 2 (x2), B. Traoré. A. Traoré

Gulfers only: 5 (Onyedika(x2), Tella, Kanga


Wonderland 0
DF:
MF:
FW:


Final season efficiency scores:

TotGoals TotBestGoals TotEffGoals
Rockers 31 37 0.838
Armata 14 28 0.500
Gaels 18 39 0.462
Jogo 29 68 0.426
Flickers 23 60 0.383
Vikings 33 109 0.303
Waka-Waka 29 101 0.287
Bungs 19 69 0.275
Wonderland 10 37 0.270
Waffles 17 87 0.195

Well played to the Rockers, very efficient! Shocking that the Armata
could only muster 28 goals. Or maybe not so shocking.

Thanks to all for playing, see you again for UtN 2025-2026!

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On 2025-01-31 15:58, Futbolmetrix wrote:

On Tue, 28 Jan 2025 6:01:56 +0000, Futbolmetrix wrote:

MD7 results and standings:

Bungs  5
DF: Tomori, Sykes, Tavernier
MF: C. Jones, Elliott 1, Bellingham 1, Foden, Gittens
FW: Watkins 1, Abraham, Kane (C) 1(x2), Namaso

Gaels  5
DF: Bradley, Scales, Robertson, B. Davies, King
MF:  C. McGregor J. McGinn, L. Ferguson
FW:  T. Parrot 1, A. Idah (c) 2 (x2), R. McAusland, T. Lawrence

Rockers  5
DF. Johnston, Trusty, Blackman
MF. McKennie, Eustaquio, Musah, Buchanan
FW. David 1, Bailey, Pepi 1, S. Gimenez 1, Pulisic (c) 1(x2)

Jogo   4
DF: Gabriel Magalhães, Gabriel Paulista, Rodinei, Vanderson
MF: Gabriel Sara, Éderson (Atalanta) 1
FW: Sávio1, Pepê, Rodrygo 2, Raphinha (C), Gabriel Martinelli

Flickers 3
DF: Tah, Can, Rüdiger
MF: Wirtz (C) 1(x2), Musiala, Sané, Gündoğan, Kühn
FW: Undav, Leweling, Müller 1, Adeyemi

Waka-Waka 3
DF: O. Diomande, Baba Rahman, Ndicka
MF: Onyedika 1, Dele-Bashiru, M. Diomande, Partey
FW: Dessers, I.Williams, Prince Adu, Nuamah, Osimhen(c) 1(x2)

Vikings 2
DF: Ryerson, Kristensen, Mads Bech
MF: Bøving, Nusa, Evjen, Bolin 1
FW: Håland (C), Harder 1, Y. Poulsen, Højlund, Botheim

Armata 1
DF: Dimarco, Gatti, Bellanova
MF: Barella, Lo. Pellegrini, Jorginho 1, Pisilli
FW: Retegui(c), Zaccagni, Immobile, Chiesa, El Shaarawy

Waffles 1
DF: Meunier, De Cuyper, Theate
MF: Vanaken, De Bruyne, Trossard, Tielemans, Engels
FW: De Ketelaere (C), J. Bakayoko 1, T. Hazard, Mbangula

Wonderland 0
DF: Akanji, Wüthrich, Trauner
MF: Xhaka, Sabitzer, Baumgartner, Rieder, Laimer, Schwab
FW: Ndoye, Embolo (c), Arnautović

(Gernot Trauner got two own goals: should the Wonderland be on -2?  OK, sorry, I couldn't resist)

MD7 points:

Bungs     5   + 6.67  = 11.67
Gaels     5   + 6.67  = 11.67
Rockers   5   + 6.67  = 11.67
Jogo      4   + 3     =  7
Flickers  3   + 1.5   =  4.5
Waka      3   + 1.5   =  4.5
Vikings   2   + 0     =  2
Armata    1   + 0     =  1
Waffles   1   + 0     =  1
Wonderland 0  + 0     =  0

And the final standings, as anticipated:

    TotGoals    TotPoints
Rockers        31       68.84
Waka-Waka   29       64.17
Vikings     33       60.5
Jogo        29       52.33
Bungs       19       50.34
Gaels        18        41.09
Flickers    23       39.58
Waffles     17       27.25
Armata      14       17.83
Wonderland  10       10.08

I assume those goals include the doubled ones for captains.
What do the goals look like without that (i.e. did some teams take much
more advantage of captains than others?)

MD7 Best lineups:

Armata  4
DF:
MF: Jorginho (x2), Pobega
FW:

Must be one scorer missing if it is really 4

Bungs  14
DF:
MF: Rogers 3 (x2), Nwaneri, Elliott, Bellingham. Mainoo, [Moore]
FW: Kane, Watkins, Scarlett, Ajayi

Flickers  4
DF:
MF: Wirtz, Bischof
FW: Müller (x2)

Gaels  5
DF:
MF:
FW: Idah 2(x2), Parrott

Jogo  7
DF:
MF: Marlon, Éderson
FW: Rodrygo 2 (x2), Sávio

Rockers   5
DF:
MF:
FW: S. Gimenez (x2), Pulisic, David, Pepi

Vikings  13
DF: Bjørkan, Augustinsson
MF: Haraldsson, Ali, Byskov Andreasen, Bolin
FW: Sahraoui, Harder, Daghim, Óskarsson 2 (x2)

Waffles/Windmills  10
DF:
MF: Raskin, Fitz-Jim, Mijnans 2 (x2)
FW: Danjuma, J. Bakayoko, Gakpo, Rots

Waffles only: 3 (Raskin, Bakayoko(x2))

Waka-Waka  10
DF: Diao
MF: Onyedika, Tella, Kanga
FW: Guirassy 2 (x2), B. Traoré. A. Traoré

Gulfers only: 5 (Onyedika(x2), Tella, Kanga

Should Osimhen not be in here ?

Wonderland  0
DF:
MF:
FW:

Final season efficiency scores:

    TotGoals    TotBestGoals    TotEffGoals
Rockers    31    37    0.838
Armata  14    28    0.500
Gaels    18    39    0.462
Jogo    29    68    0.426
Flickers 23    60    0.383
Vikings  33    109    0.303
Waka-Waka 29    101    0.287
Bungs      19    69    0.275
Wonderland 10    37    0.270
Waffles    17    87    0.195

Well played to the Rockers, very efficient! Shocking that the Armata
could only muster 28 goals. Or maybe not so shocking.

Thanks to all for playing, see you again for UtN 2025-2026!

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On Fri, 31 Jan 2025 23:55:44 +0000, MH wrote:

Armata  4
DF:
MF: Jorginho (x2), Pobega
FW:

Must be one scorer missing if it is really 4

No, it's 3. It was correct in the spreadsheet and calculations of the
overall efficiency score, a typo here.

Waka-Waka  10
DF: Diao
MF: Onyedika, Tella, Kanga
FW: Guirassy 2 (x2), B. Traoré. A. Traoré

Gulfers only: 5 (Onyedika(x2), Tella, Kanga

Should Osimhen not be in here ?

He should. So 11 best goals for the Waka, 6 for the Gulfers.

Wonderland  0
DF:
MF:
FW:


Final season efficiency scores:

    TotGoals    TotBestGoals    TotEffGoals
Rockers    31    37    0.838
Armata  14    28    0.500
Gaels    18    39    0.462
Jogo    29    68    0.426
Flickers 23    60    0.383
Vikings  33    109    0.303
Waka-Waka 29    101    0.287
Bungs      19    69    0.275
Wonderland 10    37    0.270
Waffles    17    87    0.195

Updated efficiency score table:

TotGoals    TotBestGoals    TotEffGoals
Rockers    31    37    0.838
Armata  14    28    0.500
Gaels    18    39    0.462
Jogo    29    68    0.426
Flickers 23    60    0.383
Vikings  33    109    0.303
Waka-Waka 29    103    0.282
Bungs      19    69    0.275
Wonderland 10    37    0.270
Waffles    17    87    0.195

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This one for all the marbles. 18 simultaneous matches on Wednesday, then
18 more on Thursday. Maximum chaos.

MD7 default lineups the ones that finished MD6:

Armata
DF: Dimarco, Gatti, Zappacosta, Cambiaso
MF: Barella, Pisilli, Lo. Pellegrini
FW: Retegui(c), Zaccagni, Orsolini, Immobile, Chiesa

Bungs
DF: Tomori, Alexander-Arnold, Tavernier
MF: C. Jones, Bellingham, Foden, Gittens
FW: Watkins, Abraham, Kane (C), Akpom, Namaso

Flickers
DF: Tah, Schlotterbeck , Rüdiger
MF: Wirtz (C), Nmecha, Kühn, Musiala, Goretzka, Sané
FW: Undav, Leweling, Gnabry

Gaels
DF: Taylor, Scales, Bradley, B. Davies
MF: A Gray, L. Ferguson, C. McGregor. Barron
FW: T. Parrot, B. Johnson( C), A Idah, R. McAusland

Jogo
DF: Gabriel Magalhães, Gabriel Paulista, Rodinei, Vanderson
MF: Gabriel Sara, Éderson (Atalanta)
FW: Sávio, Pepê, Endrick, Raphinha (C), Gabriel Martinelli

Rockers
DF. Johnston (Celtic), Trusty, Blackman
MF. Reyna, S. Eustaquio, Musah, A. Davies
FW: J. David, R. Pepi, L. Bailey, S. Gimenez (C), Sheraldo Becker

Vikings
DF: Kristensen, Odin Bjørtuft, Niklas Hult
MF: Bøving, P. Berg, Evjen, Hugo Larsson
FW: Håland (C), Gyökeres, Botheim, Høgh, Højlund

Waffles
DF: Debast, Foket, De Cuyper
MF: Tielemans, Vanaken De Bruyne, Engels
FW Openda, De Ketelaere (C), M. Fofana, Mbangula, Bakayoko

Waka-Waka
DF: O. Diomande, Singo, Osayi Samuel, Ndicka, Ogbu
MF: Onyedika, Dele-Bashiru,
FW: Fuseini, I.Williams, Prince Adu, Diallo, Osimhen(c)

Wonderland
DF: Akanji, Posch, Trauner
MF: Xhaka, Sabitzer, Baumgartner, Schwab
FW: Amdouni, Ndoye, Embolo (c), Arnautović, Duah

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On Tue, 28 Jan 2025 6:01:56 +0000, Futbolmetrix wrote:

This one for all the marbles. 18 simultaneous matches on Wednesday, then
18 more on Thursday. Maximum chaos.

MD7 default lineups the ones that finished MD6:

Armata
DF: Dimarco, Gatti, Zappacosta, Cambiaso
MF: Barella, Pisilli, Lo. Pellegrini
FW: Retegui(c), Zaccagni, Orsolini, Immobile, Chiesa

Preliminary Armata:

DF: Darmian, Gatti, Zappacosta, Cambiaso
MF: Frattesi, Lo. Pellegrini, Locatelli
FW: Retegui(c), Zaccagni, Immobile, Chiesa, El Shaarawy


Lots of tinkering expected

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Waka-Waka
DF: O. Diomande, Singo, Osayi Samuel, Ndicka, Ogbu
MF: Onyedika, Dele-Bashiru,
FW: Fuseini, I.Williams, Prince Adu, Diallo, Osimhen(c)

Preliminary Waka:

DF: O. Diomande, Osayi Samuel, Ndicka
MF: Onyedika, Dele-Bashiru, M. Diomande, Partey
FW: Lookman, I.Williams, Prince Adu, Diallo, Osimhen(c)


Lots of tinkering expected here too. Maybe I'll temporarily annex Guinea
and bring Guirassy in...

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