Europe 2017 Strategy
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"The Ripper" has stuck
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Did anyone else notice Mad Dog start yet another post with "when I finished 3rd a few years ago"
Been spending too much time with Terry Gridley
Been spending too much time with Terry Gridley
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He finished 3rd?
Shit well done Dan.
Shit well done Dan.
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I like it.CBN wrote:"The Ripper" has stuck
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Striker and mesmerised make a lot of sense imop.
I think there is obviously a massive element of luck involved in winning, however, the skill comes in putting yourself in a position where short term variance becomes a factor.
Just like in a poker tournament.
There is massive variance involved, any one can win or lose, however, over the long run, the skilful players puts themselves in a position where variance isn't so much of a factor.
Whilst striker thinks that I over estimate the luck factor I think that he underestimates how skilful he is.
Ant you say I contradict myself because I'm reasoning that you don't go for a Man U based team unless your right up there.
Because I say I'm suggesting how not to lose not how to win, this isn't the case, one can discuss how not to lose without suggesting how to win and without stating the winning strategy. As the fact is there are many winning strategys at this stage of the game, however, imop, a Man U based team isn't one of them.
The reverse implied odds of choosing a Man based team which are 2/1 to win are irrefutable and are a mathematical fact.
My argument is simply you would be better choosing for example a shalke based team at 16/1.
whilst shalke and your shalke based team will only go on to win 1 out of 16 times you play the game, the short term variance involved in the shorter games actually works in your favour and you will at least have a realistic if not small chance of going on and actually winning something.
Though, however small your chance of winning with the shalke team is, it is still a lot higher than persisting or going united if your are say 50-60 points of the teams in front of you who are also united based.
I only point out that the people who still persist with Man U based strategy which was I understand probably was the best starting strategy (I too have Man U based teams of my own) are imop wrong to do so.
I think the deluded people are the people who think that research, hard work, lateral thinking and taking risks etc does not yield results.
People build opinions of one another and mock yet post on a FF forum, this I don't understand, as let's be honest, we all spend our spare time playing FF hence the reason we post on here.
I think there is obviously a massive element of luck involved in winning, however, the skill comes in putting yourself in a position where short term variance becomes a factor.
Just like in a poker tournament.
There is massive variance involved, any one can win or lose, however, over the long run, the skilful players puts themselves in a position where variance isn't so much of a factor.
Whilst striker thinks that I over estimate the luck factor I think that he underestimates how skilful he is.
Ant you say I contradict myself because I'm reasoning that you don't go for a Man U based team unless your right up there.
Because I say I'm suggesting how not to lose not how to win, this isn't the case, one can discuss how not to lose without suggesting how to win and without stating the winning strategy. As the fact is there are many winning strategys at this stage of the game, however, imop, a Man U based team isn't one of them.
The reverse implied odds of choosing a Man based team which are 2/1 to win are irrefutable and are a mathematical fact.
My argument is simply you would be better choosing for example a shalke based team at 16/1.
whilst shalke and your shalke based team will only go on to win 1 out of 16 times you play the game, the short term variance involved in the shorter games actually works in your favour and you will at least have a realistic if not small chance of going on and actually winning something.
Though, however small your chance of winning with the shalke team is, it is still a lot higher than persisting or going united if your are say 50-60 points of the teams in front of you who are also united based.
I only point out that the people who still persist with Man U based strategy which was I understand probably was the best starting strategy (I too have Man U based teams of my own) are imop wrong to do so.
I think the deluded people are the people who think that research, hard work, lateral thinking and taking risks etc does not yield results.
People build opinions of one another and mock yet post on a FF forum, this I don't understand, as let's be honest, we all spend our spare time playing FF hence the reason we post on here.
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Re: Europe 2017 Strategy
You're a fish in dragon's clothing
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No you're wrong it's a fish in tiger skin.superiorpinkham wrote:You're a fish in dragon's clothing
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Ibra has just guaranteed himself two starts against Rostov!
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With so many transfers on offer - the winning strategy will involve catching the CL strikers at the right time when they score big.
Like Aubameyang tonight
Like Aubameyang tonight
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Can you give us the 2015 Grand National winner too?BLOCKHEAD wrote:With so many transfers on offer - the winning strategy will involve catching the CL strikers at the right time when they score big.
Like Aubameyang tonight
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Don't tell Ricky that.BLOCKHEAD wrote:With so many transfers on offer - the winning strategy will involve catching the CL strikers at the right time when they score big.
Like Aubameyang tonight
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Roma heading out?
United must be about threes on to win this two bob cup.
United must be about threes on to win this two bob cup.
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Roma, Lyon on another planet and every other team would be a danger to United.CBN wrote:Roma heading out?
United must be about threes on to win this two bob cup.
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I recently joined a time travel club.CBN wrote:Can you give us the 2015 Grand National winner too?BLOCKHEAD wrote:With so many transfers on offer - the winning strategy will involve catching the CL strikers at the right time when they score big.
Like Aubameyang tonight
Seemingly I have won a prize in their latest raffle.
It's two tickets to the world cup final.
In 1966.
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Mega points tonight for anyone who backed the Leicester block with cleansheet, Schmeichel penalty save and Morgan goal
Could prove to be a great differential
Could prove to be a great differential
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A bit like those all conquering Benfica blocks?
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One of ahmeds 20 (23rd) looks like it went benfica juve the best he could manage.CBN wrote:A bit like those all conquering Benfica blocks?
Looks like the correct strategy as it stands if utd concede could off been juve block and rotate the strikers.
An obvious choice in hindsight but not many went this route put of by playing the 2nd week!
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Monaco through - the edge strategy could end up paying big time with Barca, Leicester and now Monaco all sealing unlikely progression.
Did Ricky follow through with his words?
Did Ricky follow through with his words?
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I don't think The Closet will be happy if Dzeko scores a couple
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These wxxnkers take fxxing liberties, giving Oblak Starman. THE SUN GIVING HIM THE POINTS and then taking them away to a player that's not even in the game. He was clearly man of the match puting in a WORLD CLASS PERFORMANCE. When are these fxing wxxnkers going to stop fxxing around..Who scored, the Sun I don't even care, they're both linked in making decisions anyway. RSOLES..
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Oblak was top drawer, made 6 saves and kept a clean sheet, deserves it.
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Think Jaycar is saying Oblak deserved starman,but it was awarded to Partey.mesmerised wrote:Oblak was top drawer, made 6 saves and kept a clean sheet, deserves it.
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Roll on Wimbledon...
Already got 4, 5 & 6 players elimninated. Potentially 2 or 3 more tonight if Roma get knocked out.
If only i'd had a clear defined strategy like, Ricky.
Yes, i am a big fat fish.
Already got 4, 5 & 6 players elimninated. Potentially 2 or 3 more tonight if Roma get knocked out.
If only i'd had a clear defined strategy like, Ricky.
Yes, i am a big fat fish.
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How will all the top teams respond if ManU gets knocked out tonight?
0-0 draw with UTD knocked out on penalties is the best outcome if they get knocked out.
It will be worse if you have used most of your transfers and UTD bows out.
Best outcome- Clean sheet with goals for Ibra and Mkky.
UTD blocks dodged a multiple bullets last week with roma,lyon, Monchengladback, Schalke all conceeding more goals and some more than 1. Will united blocks be in the same comfort zone at end of tonights games?
What about teams who swapped their blocks to Juve this week. Will it play out to their advantage?
What about the strikers? - Except for Lacazette , no one else made a big mark last week. Will we rue using the transfers for Higuian and Griezmann and not trusting Stindt, Dzeko, Guidetti, Aspas or Dolberg to do their job.
Lots of talking points for this evening and to plan the next 72 hours - after the draw and before close of transfer window for phase 2.
0-0 draw with UTD knocked out on penalties is the best outcome if they get knocked out.
It will be worse if you have used most of your transfers and UTD bows out.
Best outcome- Clean sheet with goals for Ibra and Mkky.
UTD blocks dodged a multiple bullets last week with roma,lyon, Monchengladback, Schalke all conceeding more goals and some more than 1. Will united blocks be in the same comfort zone at end of tonights games?
What about teams who swapped their blocks to Juve this week. Will it play out to their advantage?
What about the strikers? - Except for Lacazette , no one else made a big mark last week. Will we rue using the transfers for Higuian and Griezmann and not trusting Stindt, Dzeko, Guidetti, Aspas or Dolberg to do their job.
Lots of talking points for this evening and to plan the next 72 hours - after the draw and before close of transfer window for phase 2.
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0-0 draw Utd go through on away goals ,game won't be going to pens sryIksh wrote:How will all the top teams respond if ManU gets knocked out tonight?
0-0 draw with UTD knocked out on penalties is the best outcome if they get knocked out.
It will be worse if you have used most of your transfers and UTD bows out.
Best outcome- Clean sheet with goals for Ibra and Mkky.
UTD blocks dodged a multiple bullets last week with roma,lyon, Monchengladback, Schalke all conceeding more goals and some more than 1. Will united blocks be in the same comfort zone at end of tonights games?
What about teams who swapped their blocks to Juve this week. Will it play out to their advantage?
What about the strikers? - Except for Lacazette , no one else made a big mark last week. Will we rue using the transfers for Higuian and Griezmann and not trusting Stindt, Dzeko, Guidetti, Aspas or Dolberg to do their job.
Lots of talking points for this evening and to plan the next 72 hours - after the draw and before close of transfer window for phase 2.
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Yes , of course . You are right .Nightowl wrote:0-0 draw Utd go through on away goals ,game won't be going to pens sryIksh wrote:How will all the top teams respond if ManU gets knocked out tonight?
0-0 draw with UTD knocked out on penalties is the best outcome if they get knocked out.
It will be worse if you have used most of your transfers and UTD bows out.
Best outcome- Clean sheet with goals for Ibra and Mkky.
UTD blocks dodged a multiple bullets last week with roma,lyon, Monchengladback, Schalke all conceeding more goals and some more than 1. Will united blocks be in the same comfort zone at end of tonights games?
What about teams who swapped their blocks to Juve this week. Will it play out to their advantage?
What about the strikers? - Except for Lacazette , no one else made a big mark last week. Will we rue using the transfers for Higuian and Griezmann and not trusting Stindt, Dzeko, Guidetti, Aspas or Dolberg to do their job.
Lots of talking points for this evening and to plan the next 72 hours - after the draw and before close of transfer window for phase 2.
I overlooked the away goal .
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When do phase 2 transfers have to be used for ? is it this Sunday like we had in phase 1 ?Iksh wrote:Yes , of course . You are right .Nightowl wrote:0-0 draw Utd go through on away goals ,game won't be going to pens sryIksh wrote:How will all the top teams respond if ManU gets knocked out tonight?
0-0 draw with UTD knocked out on penalties is the best outcome if they get knocked out.
It will be worse if you have used most of your transfers and UTD bows out.
Best outcome- Clean sheet with goals for Ibra and Mkky.
UTD blocks dodged a multiple bullets last week with roma,lyon, Monchengladback, Schalke all conceeding more goals and some more than 1. Will united blocks be in the same comfort zone at end of tonights games?
What about teams who swapped their blocks to Juve this week. Will it play out to their advantage?
What about the strikers? - Except for Lacazette , no one else made a big mark last week. Will we rue using the transfers for Higuian and Griezmann and not trusting Stindt, Dzeko, Guidetti, Aspas or Dolberg to do their job.
Lots of talking points for this evening and to plan the next 72 hours - after the draw and before close of transfer window for phase 2.
I overlooked the away goal .
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Almost certain it isplevna1963 wrote:When do phase 2 transfers have to be used for ? is it this Sunday like we had in phase 1 ?Iksh wrote:Yes , of course . You are right .Nightowl wrote:0-0 draw Utd go through on away goals ,game won't be going to pens sryIksh wrote:How will all the top teams respond if ManU gets knocked out tonight?
0-0 draw with UTD knocked out on penalties is the best outcome if they get knocked out.
It will be worse if you have used most of your transfers and UTD bows out.
Best outcome- Clean sheet with goals for Ibra and Mkky.
UTD blocks dodged a multiple bullets last week with roma,lyon, Monchengladback, Schalke all conceeding more goals and some more than 1. Will united blocks be in the same comfort zone at end of tonights games?
What about teams who swapped their blocks to Juve this week. Will it play out to their advantage?
What about the strikers? - Except for Lacazette , no one else made a big mark last week. Will we rue using the transfers for Higuian and Griezmann and not trusting Stindt, Dzeko, Guidetti, Aspas or Dolberg to do their job.
Lots of talking points for this evening and to plan the next 72 hours - after the draw and before close of transfer window for phase 2.
I overlooked the away goal .
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Re: Europe 2017 Strategy
I like to call it "The United Block Strategy"
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Who was it that insisted moving away from the United blocks was the way forward and the best stratergy
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