World Cup Fantasy League (Spoilers Ahoy!)

bambooneedle · Post by **bambooneedle** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 4:36 am

I think Australia will finally be over the 'we can really do it. we're as good as anyone, really!' traditional inferiority complex from now on. This is going to do wonders for the code locally. DOWN with Italy!

invisible Pole · Post by **invisible Pole** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 5:11 am

Shit, I've just read two Spanish players from my FF team will be sat on the bench.

WSS gets a good chance to widen the gap.

Who Shot Sam? · Post by **Who Shot Sam?** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 5:53 am

Not really, as most others have chosen Henry as well.

They will be rioting in Paris - again - if France crash out today.

mood swung · Post by **mood swung** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 7:22 am

By the way, did any of the Yanks (or those from south of the Mason-Dixon Line - i.e. moody) see Stephen Colbert's show last night?

Yep. And because I'm a nice, kind, caring kind of person, I waded thru 20 pages of Landon-Donovan-Sucks-And-Singlehandedly-Cost-Us-The-Game garbage to bring it to you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFQ9mQ9OT9Y

Colbert called the team "pussies" last night.

Who Shot Sam? · Post by **Who Shot Sam?** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 7:24 am

What a trooper! Nice. Thankee!

Mechanical Grace · Post by **Mechanical Grace** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 8:35 am

Classic Colbert. I liked the first line about 'tearing them a new one... WITHOUT using our hands.'

So Henry's benched, is that what you're sayin? How does one find these things out? As of this morning everything I read indicated he was still 'probable'. Also, I don't get why we get unlimited transfers for the remaining rounds... makes no sense. I mean, I get that some of your current players may get knocked out, but it seems like there should be a better system than just opening it up entirely.

But who am I to say-- I may as well have sat this round out, I got so few points!

Who Shot Sam? · Post by **Who Shot Sam?** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 8:42 am

No, I have not heard that Henry will be on the bench. In fact, I am almost certain he will play. Spain has decided to bench a few starters, but France must go all-out to score goals.

Mechanical Grace · Post by **Mechanical Grace** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 8:49 am

Okay good, that's more what I thought-- I misunderstood what you wrote above.

verbal gymnastics · Post by **verbal gymnastics** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 9:10 am

This round I have seen Casillas, Nuno Valente, Christiano Ronaldo, Tenorio and Puyol all rested!

Henry and Gallas had better start tonight - especially as I have Henry as my captain.

verbal gymnastics · Post by **verbal gymnastics** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 9:13 am

My non-weekend internet use has meant that I've picked my next round team already without Gallas and Henry. I bet France hit form tonight and Henry goes on to score a hat trick next round with Gallas scoring and keeping a clean sheet!

Mechanical Grace · Post by **Mechanical Grace** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 10:00 am

Mike Boom wrote:

That was priceless, I meant to say. Here's a current one, though I couldn't find great pix to demonstrate:

Juanito

Nick Stokes

Who Shot Sam? · Post by **Who Shot Sam?** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 11:00 am

Six more points from Sheva. Now for Henry to go nuts against Togo and round off a nice Phase 3.

mood swung · Post by **mood swung** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 11:33 am

the letter "S" (ignore Brandi Chastain, she will not hurt you)

Claudio Reyna

sorry to see him go.

Mike Boom · Post by **Mike Boom** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 12:33 pm

Claudio Reyna

Nosferatu

Who Shot Sam? · Post by **Who Shot Sam?** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 12:33 pm

Good old Claudio. Always seemed like a decent guy, though I'm not sure he was ever the most vocal captain and injuries always kept him from showing his best I think. Time for new blood, both players and manager.

Who Shot Sam? · Post by **Who Shot Sam?** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 3:02 pm

France missing several golden opportunities to score against Togo.

mood swung · Post by **mood swung** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 3:25 pm

go, verba!

Who Shot Sam? · Post by **Who Shot Sam?** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 3:28 pm

On-ree scores, so France 2-0 up now.

Mechanical Grace · Post by **Mechanical Grace** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 4:49 pm

Alrighty. I've made my transfers, for better or worse...

Boy With A Problem · Post by **Boy With A Problem** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 5:25 pm

Nice to see a "Yank" at the top of the table.

Who Shot Sam? · Post by **Who Shot Sam?** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 8:28 pm

Will probably last a day.

Ukraine-Switzerland and Spain-France the biggest head-scratchers of the first knockout round IMO. Ukraine hasn't been especially impressive, but they do have Sheva. Switzerland defend well, but haven't been setting the tournament on fire. Spain always seem to fuck up at the World Cup and despite the recent euphoria, you get the sense that they could revert to form now that they're out of that incredibly easy group. France have yet to impress, but they created a lot of opportunities today and should have scored 4-5 goals. Hmmm..

PS - Senderos apparently suffered a shoulder injury and may not play the next match, so I guess it's the Ukrainians for me

so lacklustre · Post by **so lacklustre** » Sat Jun 24, 2006 4:01 am

The tedious but necessary group stages are over with, the real stuff starts now. Goalless draws penalties, tears. Haven't been statto enough in monitoring the ff, so I'm down with the """"yank"""" also rans and girls. Hope to improve but statto Sam has a good lead. I predict a German v Brazil final.

mood swung · Post by **mood swung** » Sat Jun 24, 2006 8:19 am

OH HELL, YES! 111!

My delight is tempered by the sorrow I feel at all the little red i's.

Mechanical Grace · Post by **Mechanical Grace** » Sat Jun 24, 2006 8:38 am

so lacklustre wrote: I predict a German v Brazil final.

I've been thinking that as well. Though as a Yank also-ran and a girl, I surely think it for less valid reasons. I predict SLL's head to continue to be up his own ass.

bambooneedle · Post by **bambooneedle** » Sat Jun 24, 2006 9:02 am

It's going to be Argentina and Australia. DOWN with Italy.