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Fun/Games 2019 Vibe Premier League


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Like Torretto said...'doesnt matter if you win by an inch or a mile...winnings, winning!'

Unlucky @DutchTony mate. Atleast you managed to post compared to my last performance.

Great 1st round of games from everyone but i need to up my game against the big boys.

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Great match @Nucleus!

Having conceded 7 goals in 2 of my first 3 matches I’m actually fairly pleased to have only conceded 19 overall as I was bricking it at that point even though I had won 2 and drawn 1. The Albanians really came good for me though in front of goal so I can’t complain about those lads.

Well played @Titjes, @smoggy90 and @Woody 👍🏻

 

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Who was everyone’s player picks?

These were mine:-

English Defender:

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Had to go for the United youngster as his versatility stood out. Played him as a RWB

The Albanians:-

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Main man of the save! I actually played a Strikerless formation 😛 anybody else do the same?

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This lad got injured towards the end of the save and missed a month so that was essentially the difference between me beating @Foxy :( 

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This guy was my wildcard! Tried to sign the lad from Rangers but couldn’t get a work permit for him unfortunately. So had to play this guy as my BBM and he did ok I guess

 

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My picks were:

English Defender:

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Albanians:

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I really enjoyed the challenge. I went with this as my formation.

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I was going really well but then I hit a brick wall and lost the last 6 or 7 games and I was on the verge of getting the sack so I actually continued my save on and I managed to steady the ship and then I went on a little run again. I got to the semi of the FA Cup losing to Wolves and then we had another poor run of 3 defeats before I won the last 2 to end the season 9th equal on points with Arsenal who were 8th.

I have a few ideas as to where I went wrong but I take a lot from the fact that I don’t think I was far away from getting a decent score.

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5 minutes ago, 1759 said:

@Nucleus I managed to get the guy from Rangers. I had to appeal it and it was successful but I had 2 other players who I had to appeal but couldn’t get but I can’t remember who they were.

Yeah my appeal was unsuccessful...twice 😂

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Apologies @Foxy, I thought I’d congratulated you on your performance but I must have forgot 😛 anyway, keep up with those sorts of flukes and the VPL is yours to lose 😉

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No surprise my English defender was:

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These were my Albanians, few had dual Swiss nationality so that helped as got knocked back with work permits a few times, as you guys I tried the guy from rangers. 

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Played the cb up front as a target man with the other two as wingers and the hope they would provide from the flanks.   

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16 minutes ago, Nucleus said:

Apologies @Foxy, I thought I’d congratulated you on your performance but I must have forgot 😛 anyway, keep up with those sorts of flukes and the VPL is yours to lose 😉

I’m sure I can pull a few more “flukes” before this thing is done and scrap a top 4 place.

I went with Laird as my English defender.

My main Albanian was Roshi who did the majority of the work.

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14 minutes ago, Woody said:

Which leagues did you guys run?

I went China, Italy and Russia.

England, Germany, France & Spain for me.  Gives probably the biggest database so I went purely on that

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Italy, Spain and turkey. 

Thinking behind turkey was I thought been geographically closer it might throw up a few more players 🤷🏼‍♂️😂

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I did a little research about where there were some fairly decent Albanians. Seems like picking Scotland purely for the Rangers guy was foolish as he must be available just from loading England. 😂

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35 minutes ago, Woody said:

Which leagues did you guys run?

I went China, Italy and Russia.

England, Spain, USA

Got 2 of my Albanians from the MLS.

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30 minutes ago, DutchTony said:

England, Spain, USA

Got 2 of my Albanians from the MLS.

Never thought of US. I know a few play in Russia...but most players play in Greece but couldnt get those to appear.

All mine were attack based players but i always struggle in the prem but i did use a defensive tactic because of the goals conceded scenario and that cost me goals scored. I was lucky to beat you to be honest.

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1 hour ago, Woody said:

Never thought of US. I know a few play in Russia...but most players play in Greece but couldnt get those to appear.

All mine were attack based players but i always struggle in the prem but i did use a defensive tactic because of the goals conceded scenario and that cost me goals scored. I was lucky to beat you to be honest.

My plan failed miserably if I'm honest. The tactic i used is very very attacking but you need good players for it to work - as i found out. The key players are the two IFs and the AMC. As you can see above - my 3 Albanians that played in those positions were crap.

I also had the usual late goal conceded which denied me victory 3 games in a row.

All in all it was a rookie mistake and i should have played it safe rather than the all or nothing approach that i adopted.

I wont make that mistake again - hopefully 😆

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Just now, samhardy said:

Really happy that everyone seems to have enjoyed the challenge :) Next one up tomorrow.

Here's the fixtures

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Out of the frying pan into the fire 😳

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2 minutes ago, DutchTony said:

My plan failed miserably if I'm honest. The tactic i used is very very attacking but you need good players for it to work - as i found out. The key players are the two IFs and the AMC. As you can see above - my 3 Albanians that played in those positions were crap.

I also had the usual late goal conceded which denied me victory 3 games in a row.

All in all it was a rookie mistake and i should have played it safe rather than the all or nothing approach that i adopted.

I wont make that mistake again - hopefully 😆

Yeah I can relate. I’ve came from playing a career at PSG playing against farmers most of the time and tried to use a similar system here. Although I was forced into getting a WB as one of my Albanians I think it may have been a blessing as if I’d have managed to get all of my main attackers as Albanians I think I’d have been worse off. Live and learn I say and I am really enjoying it.😀

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Time for the next interview and after the first week of matches there was only one Fox for the job.

Hello Fuddled "Foxy" Fox, firstly congratulations on achieving the highest score of the first week. You must be delighted but a bit frustrated that it wasn't enough to take the win?

"I was pleased with my total but I always had a feeling that due to the “unique” way this tournament is run it might not be enough for an out and out victory. The bonus point was nice as I don’t think I managed a top score in any week last year."

I have heard that your new TV program "Gardening with the Gladiator" is due to hit screens in the summer. If you wouldn't mind telling the viewers what this will entail?

"I can’t say too much as Mr Spielberg doesn’t like too much information to get out about his projects. What I can say is it will be filmed live from Pulses and Cocktails in Cheltenham, I will obviously be in my usual Gladiator armour and a hell of a lot of bushes will get trimmed."

Who would you say are the best band to come out of Wales?

Thats a tough one.

I saw the Anglesey Anglers Club Barbershop Quartet last year at Chedworth Village Hall along with 20k others and they were amazing but they are much more of a “live” band and there high energy performances don’t translate well when recorded.

With that in mind I would have to say it is between Feeder and the Manics and the Manics just edge it.

Any encouraging words for @DutchTony who had what can only be described as a "nightmare" first week?

"Learn from the mistakes you made and keep plugging away because everyone has had nightmare weeks in these competitions."

You also saw Sam slip to a defeat. Would it be correct to assume you're smug about this?

"Spent 10 minutes staring intently at my DP and after that tell me whether I was “smug” or not."

@smoggy90 up next who was impressive in his opening week victory. Are you going to win?

"I have no idea as my crystal ball is in for a service."

What would you celebrate more: Winning the VPL or Big John Henderson beating Michael van Gerwen in Aberdeen in a few weeks?

"Maybe this will answer the question."

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Now finally, who has the shittest DP out of everyone in the VPL and is it true you were appalled by the members with the "square" ones?

"The standard of DP’s is pretty high this year mainly as I had a hand in creating 5 out of 8 of them. The two lads with the “square” ones are the worst as they looked horrible on the league table graphic. I will say Smoggys is worse than Dutch though as Dutch’s brings back memories of that crazy game at Anfield."

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2 minutes ago, samhardy said:

Feeder

Good shout that actually

3 minutes ago, samhardy said:

Manics just edge it.

Piss off :@ 

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