SG League Press Conference

1) Rex returns, but not in a Jesus like way because I am the Jesus figure here. How should we greet his return??

I quite like Rex.....as long as he or Lubes don't go out of their way to annoy each other then it's all gravy

2) In related news, 21 was sacked and thrown from office by Willy. Some say HK is the next in line for a brutal, bloodless coup. Where do you stand on this divisive issue?!

N21 never contributed at all so I'd say a decent decision....HK I'm willing to give a bit of time too

3) Welcome to pimp my team! I'm your host G. N. Rick-Whiteboy, here's my dope cap and my fly jacket! Let's take a look at this team and pimp it!*

*I've never watched Pimp My Ride so I have to assume this is how every episode starts.

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Jung-------------Benatia----------Varane-----------Alex Sandro

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---------------------Pogba-------------Vidal------------------------

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** Before Mex starts complaining about injured players not being included, teams will now be taken directly from the tactics page and left as such - Hopefully this will get a better representation of a team's capability to deal with injuries etc.


Never heard of the back up keeper but a fantastic side....probs the strongest midfield I've seen on any of the teams

4) Lubo has recently started a bid to become the new Crewe manager if HK should fall. The players have expressed anger that this nobody can simply waltz into the team. Has he done enough to deserve the chance at Crewe? Or has his dismantling of the Madrid team left him high and dry?

More chance of Tom Daly banging Sylvia Saint....he's broke Madrid so he should stay and fix it

5) Ha, the 5-a-side idea is still a bit stuck in the mud due to me forgetting about it/being too tired. But Lubo's Merger Cup looks set to actually happen soon! Who did you get, and will it make for a good merger??

I got Ludy so am very happy with that..might let him put one or two players into the team

I didnt break Madrid

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1) We've got 8 managers, and I think we all still want to work out a 2 tiered system. Any suggestions on how to make something like that work with groups of four??

I suggested groups of 4 but play 12 games (4 at a neutral venue). Keeps the season the right length. Two teams go up, winner of League 2, and 2nd/3rd have a play off (keeps it interesting). Bottom two of League 1 go down. Should mean no team is guaranteed to stick in one league for good because there's a good chance they'll get sucked into the relegation/promotion battle.

2) Juventus and United go into their game level on points, but Juve have been ravaged by injury. How can you see this clash of the titans going??

I'm going to win dammit! If it's the last thing I do.

3) Let's help out the flip flopper Rex...

---------------------Forster------------------
Azpilicueta---Pepe Kompany--Baines
----------------Iniesta---Matic---------------
-----Pedro----------Silva-------Hazard---
----------------------Suarez-------------------

Iniesta/Silva. Needs to decide on one of those two really. Forster's a decent keeper but could probably do better.

4) Willy looks set to be offered the Porto job. Does he deserve it?! Willy he take it?! Who knows! (Well, you do, hence why I'm asking you the question)

Yeah he should get it... Opens up Ronaldo for a move to United

5) So where do we go now with the Merger Cup??

Completely new draw? Do a two legged semi final before going into a two legged Semi Final + third place playoff.

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1) We've got 8 managers, and I think we all still want to work out a 2 tiered system. Any suggestions on how to make something like that work with groups of four??

not really, dont think it will work, if there's only 8 teams, 1 division would be better

2) Juventus and United go into their game level on points, but Juve have been ravaged by injury. How can you see this clash of the titans going??

ive been visited by the plague again, so Park will have the best chance he'll ever have to beat me in the SG league

3) Let's help out the flip flopper Rex...

---------------------Forster------------------
Azpilicueta---Pepe Kompany--Baines
----------------Iniesta---Matic---------------
-----Pedro----------Silva-------Hazard---
----------------------Suarez-------------------

Assumed team.

brilliant going forward, not enough solidity for me in midfield

4) Willy looks set to be offered the Porto job. Does he deserve it?! Willy he take it?! Who knows! (Well, you do, hence why I'm asking you the question)

its a more competitive squad than he has currently, but he wont have Ronaldo

5) So where do we go now with the Merger Cup??

ive gone past caring

1) We've got 8 managers, and I think we all still want to work out a 2 tiered system. Any suggestions on how to make something like that work with groups of four??

I dunno if we can really have the 2 tiers with groups of four...may have to keep it as it is unless we get some new members

2) Juventus and United go into their game level on points, but Juve have been ravaged by injury. How can you see this clash of the titans going??

2 fantastic teams packed with superstars both sides have great goal scorers 0-0

3) Let's help out the flip flopper Rex...

---------------------Forster------------------
Azpilicueta---Pepe Kompany--Baines
----------------Iniesta---Matic---------------
-----Pedro----------Silva-------Hazard---
----------------------Suarez-------------------

Assumed team.

Keeps is good as back up but may need better for 1st choice....Pepe Im not struck on and needs some muscle in midfield other than just Matic..fantastic front four but useless without the ball

4) Willy looks set to be offered the Porto job. Does he deserve it?! Willy he take it?! Who knows! (Well, you do, hence why I'm asking you the question)

He wont take it and leave Ronaldo behind....

5) So where do we go now with the Merger Cup??
sack it off maybe? finish the season and have it as our world cup?

1) We've got 8 managers, and I think we all still want to work out a 2 tiered system. Any suggestions on how to make something like that work with groups of four??

1 League would be better surely, unless play each other once then split into two leagues like a mini SPL lol

2) Juventus and United go into their game level on points, but Juve have been ravaged by injury. How can you see this clash of the titans going??

Nothing to do with FC Twente

3) Let's help out the flip flopper Rex...

---------------------Forster------------------
Azpilicueta---Pepe Kompany--Baines
----------------Iniesta---Matic---------------
-----Pedro----------Silva-------Hazard---
----------------------Suarez-------------------

Decent

4) Willy looks set to be offered the Porto job. Does he deserve it?! Willy he take it?! Who knows! (Well, you do, hence why I'm asking you the question)

Willy is a slut and will go where the money is

5) So where do we go now with the Merger Cup??
sack it off maybe? finish the season and have it as our world cup?

Please yerself, not a fan of merger cups anyway

1) Ludy said he'd step in and do results for us... Is this the typical unreliable Ludy we've been led to believe he is? Or has TUL turned a new leaf??

Typical Unreliable other-runners... Hopefully it should all get back to normal once Ludy's back from holiday and more free to take on results again.

2) Our esteemed leader Willy fanned the flames of argument by arguing LSTD's league beats our lovely little, locally grown, farm assured league to the ground. How should we punish Willy and his heretical views.

We should ensure he never gets his grubby hands on Ronaldo.

3) Analyse.

____________________Mignolet_________________
Coleman______Barzagli______Chiellini_______Alaba
_____________De Rossi_______Kroos_____________
Bale_________________Rooney_________Griezmann
___________________van Persie_________________

For me, the weak link is Mignolet, and considering the keepers still available this is the area to look at upgrading next.

4) What's the best way to deal with games that are against the vacant teams, should we just give the managers a by-week, were no tactics are needed and a 3-0 victory is rewarded??

I basically put my suggestion in the question

5) Money's tight in the league, and there are still a fair few players out there who can really improve a team. Have you any major targets or tips for other managers to aim for?? Any yourself?

At the moment, I think the best bit of advice would be to save up for the releases from the vacant teams. Or try your luck at investing in youth before releasing for more money before the big guns are open to offers at the EOS

1) Ludy said he'd step in and do results for us... Is this the typical unreliable Ludy we've been led to believe he is? Or has TUL turned a new leaf??

Ludy has always been reliable a true great of SG

2) Our esteemed leader Willy fanned the flames of argument by arguing LSTD's league beats our lovely little, locally grown, farm assured league to the ground. How should we punish Willy and his heretical views.

burn him at the stake

3) Analyse.

____________________Mignolet_________________
Coleman______Barzagli______Chiellini_______Alaba
_____________De Rossi_______Kroos_____________
Bale_________________Rooney_________Griezmann
___________________van Persie_________________

superb side, Mig needs upgrading and not sure how Barzagli and Chiellini will cope in a back 4 when they are so used to playing in a back 5, particularly with such attacking fullbacks, they could be left exposed

4) What's the best way to deal with games that are against the vacant teams, should we just give the managers a by-week, were no tactics are needed and a 3-0 victory is rewarded??

i suppose that is the only real option, sadly

5) Money's tight in the league, and there are still a fair few players out there who can really improve a team. Have you any major targets or tips for other managers to aim for?? Any yourself?

ive still got a few targets in mind