I have to say England not having a prayer and everyone in our media saying we'd do good to get out our group is so refreshing. This is the first tournament in my lifetime (except for those we failed to qualify) where there is no pressure on us to do good so I can sit back and watch all the other teams without any worry or expectation!
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Euro 2012 |OT| of England? You're having Olaff
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Did something similar happen with the French kit too? It's made by Nike now.
It's more complicated than that. From what I gather Adidas aimed to give their new line of jerseys the retro look, so they stylised them to resemble official jerseys from the 70s. The point is that in the 70s Poland was still under Soviet occupation and Soviets removed the crown from polish coat of arms (crowned white eagle), because they considered it "aristocratic" and "conservative". Needles to say, we didn't like our almost 1000-years old national symbol desecrated like that, especially that it reminded us of humiliation we suffered from the Soviet boot stomping on our necks.
And then came Adidas and just mindlessly copied the old jersey design, along with crown-less, communist eagle.
This could be fun. I'm in.
Nope, the French Federation went to Nike because of the money. Nike gave them 42.5 millions euros for that contract, more than 4 times what they were getting from Adidas.
Lindegaard is the second most popular keeper?! Are people not aware that he's the third choice for Denmark.
Anyways, I signed up. Have you created a league?
If it works like it did during the World Cup, different players cost different amounts. You can't just have top players. Lindegaard is probably minimum cost for GK.
PrematureQuiche
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I have created a league but I don't know how to hide the invite code in quote tags :/ can I PM someone the code and they do it or someone tell me how haha.
PrematureQuiche
Member
PrematureQuiche
Member
I assume it isn't hidden but oh well haha.
Battersea Power Station
Member
Any Google Calendar with the games schedule?
EDIT: here's one
https://www.google.com/calendar/[email protected]&ctz=Etc/GMT
EDIT: here's one
https://www.google.com/calendar/[email protected]&ctz=Etc/GMT
Heh, money talks. Shame, I like Adidas kits.
I had fun during the WC fantasy, I'm up for this one too.
How do I join your league?
Broder Salsa
Banned
This is well worth watching about ultras and hools in Ukraine. There's subtitles if you click that CC button.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eAlTVT_cM
2:45 and the response from that policeman... jebus, the police seems as shitty as the supporters.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eAlTVT_cM
2:45 and the response from that policeman... jebus, the police seems as shitty as the supporters.
Fantasy instructions
1. Sign up here - http://en.euro2012fantasy.uefa.com/
2. Pick your squad (the players selected % is a good assistant - check out who is getting picked)
3. Click leagues tab
4. Click join a league
5. Click private league
6. Click next
7. 121901-28627 is the classic ladder league
124143-29051 is the H2H league
8. Update your team before right before the tourney starts and regularly check to ensure you maximise points.
1. Sign up here - http://en.euro2012fantasy.uefa.com/
2. Pick your squad (the players selected % is a good assistant - check out who is getting picked)
3. Click leagues tab
4. Click join a league
5. Click private league
6. Click next
7. 121901-28627 is the classic ladder league
124143-29051 is the H2H league
8. Update your team before right before the tourney starts and regularly check to ensure you maximise points.
Thanks, joined the League. I don't follow who's playing well at the moment or who's actually playing or injured by the way. Don't expect too much.
Broder Salsa
Banned
Joined. Got quite a lot of extra cash though, so will probably have to do a few upgrades. Lets get that league info in the first post!
Broder Salsa
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Naaah man, it's the first team they play against.
Ah, that makes no sense to put that there.
Vivalaraza
Member
Thought he might get a few assists. I'm wrong. He's shite.
Frank the Great
Banned
sweet, joined the fantasy league.
Cheers. I just did a random squad selection at first and to my surprise I got EBJT! I'll probably have to swap the rest before kickoff.
I find that there are two ways to approach it: either you swap a lot of players in between rounds or you aim for stability. The former requires you to analyze each match, calculate transfer fees and in general spend time planning your next move. The latter on the other hand requires very little maintenance once you've selected the initial starting XI - you just have to predict group winners and select players from the 4-8 teams that make it through to the knock out stage. After the group stages have been completed you can update your lineup again.
The first approach can win you the league whereas the second approach will prevent you from total humiliation.
TheLucifer
Member
Heh, never been good at Fantasy Football. Here's my team (yeah I'm not sure about Coentrao. I guess I'll see how he'll play the first two games):
Already joined both GAF leagues.
Already joined both GAF leagues.
FootballFan
Member
Those shirts/countries make no sense. I have never played a fantasy league before as well, time to make a squad!
edit: I present the Certified Winners©
also; ihavenoideawhatimdoing.jpg
I suggest changing the keeper since Valdes will be on the bench and will only play if Casillas gets injured(which is pretty rare for goalkeepers)
My team isn't that great but I don't mind, its just a bit of fun.
youandmeboth.gif
FootballFan
Member
I don't know if there is avatar begging thread, but would someone be so kind to make me an avatar For Croatia@Euro2012.
Anything.....pic of the shirt would do, even the one from fantasy football graphics, or picture from Nike ad (Modric)
tnx
The avatar request thread is what you are looking for.
here
I would make one for you if I knew how though.
Willkiller
Banned
Trying to get in on the Classic league but it's giving me an error that the code is invalid :/
RoadHazard
Gold Member
We're gonna get so wrecked! (Sweden)
Mar Sverige bli finalist ! Or something like that...
The Incarnation
Member
Look at the Arsenal connection here, confirmed winners/whiners.
FootballFan
Member
Yep just like that.
Not sure how much gametime RvP will be getting, have read some stuff suggesting Huntelaar may favored. Doubt they'll be played but am happy to wait and seeLook at the Arsenal connection here, confirmed winners/whiners.
No it wouldnt, according the the rules you'll be able to change your whole team after the group phase. You'll also be able to pick more players from the same team after the group stage.
Btw: looking at some lineups all can i say is: beware of the german team! As of right now, it's far from certain that Gomez, Boateng, Mertesacker get to start (some would even say it's unlikely
). Don't forget that the current player pool doesnt necessarily represent the final Euro squads, so check / update your teams a few days before the start of the Euro.- Status