TFF World Cup 2018

[Matt70]

Thanks for the Info 10 teams for 2018/19

Already done 4 for the world cup and that will do.

Gone for Uruguay partial blocks . Apart from that Denmark/France Belgium/England look best for first 2 matches. Spain/Portugal for their last 2 matches. So Uruguay to Spain or Russia to Spain/Portugal seem best

[jimwinn]

Handy squad and possible line up summary

https://www.totalsportek.com/category/football/

(Kinda rubbish on closer inspection - was expecting stuff about the less fashionable / cheaper teams)

This could be more useful

https://sports.yahoo.com/yahoo-sports-2 ... ccounter=1

[get_on_my_cocker]

Christian Benteke not deemed good enough for the game even though he made the Belgium squad

Still plenty of time for him to be dropped - he's only made the preliminary 28-man squad.

[robot]

Going to set some sidegames/leagues up tomorrow.

So far Sam has got his two foot challenge going viewtopic.php?f=7&t=127639

I was going to do something relating to this and the other two threads on the tactics of weather to block change/ keep block and outfield change or just play normally,just for fun to see what performs best, or just do a block only league, difficulty may be that people will want to enter after the deadline to give the team the full chance in the real game, could allow this but will mean those with multiple teams of the same block will pick the best, but that's how it is anyway.

Goals league as there's a reasonable prize anyway.
Super 9 (only teams from the big 9 teams)
Tiny league (only players from the 23 lesser nations)
More cash leagues £25 fee ?

Anyone else wanting to run one of these say, or any thoughts on what people want would like.

[skiffer]

Starting with a RUSSIA block then rolling into Fra v Aus then Arg v Ice then Bel v Pan looks like a good plan.

[itslikebrandnew]

Personally i wouldn't trust Argentina to keep a clean sheet even against our local pub team

[skiffer]

Personally i wouldn't trust Argentina to keep a clean sheet even against our local pub team

But it’s Iceland, only a complete bunch of muppets could let them score ...

[skiffer]

I guessing most here will run multiple teams and run 5 player blocks to cover the options.

I am running a single team in a SL with mates.

I think the safer option is to start with a 5 man RUS back 5 then rotate 2 or 3 through the soft games.

As far as I can see the soft games are:

RUS v KSA
FRA v AUS - 3 trans
ARG v ISL - 2 trans (5)
BEL v PAN - 3 trans (8)
URU v KSA - 2 trans (10)
ESP v IRN - 5 trans (15)

then sit tight for
ESP v MAR
GER v KOR - 4 trans (19)

Leaving 7 for tinkering with strikes for games like:
ENG v PAN
BRA v CRC

Are there any other fixtures one may consider soft that are not mentioned above?

[Matt70]

For Soft Fixtures if looking at playing 2 matches per defender

Russia - 2 Games against KSA/Egypt but think Egypt might score but best for Switching to Spain/Portugal for 2nd and 3rd games (iran/Morocco)
Uruguay Same as Russia - But can only switch to Spain

France/Denmark first 2 games against Peru/Australia Seem soft as well
England/Belgium first 2 games against Tunisia/Panama but if starting X1 can only move to Colombia/Poland or Senegal

[skiffer]

I think you need to bag your points in the first two games as after that those who have already qualified may rotate and relax.

[robot]

The ideal is to not have relaxed or rested player in your team full stop so perfect scenaria is moving from a player that has 2 good games and is qualified to player about to have good 2nd and 3rd games that qualification isnt guarranteed.

[Matt70]

The 3rd round of games could be interesting if results go to plan. For example Germany easiest game against S Korea is 3rd match so more scope for rotation.

Whereas France V Denmark, England V Belgium more likely to be competitive and less scope for rotation, if they want to win the group

Also perhaps pile into either spain or Portugal if they lose the first game

[itslikebrandnew]

If you're looking for 2nd and 3rd games from the same team then you're looking at a team that lost their 1st game. I expect most to pile in on the loser of Spain / Portugal but there are a couple of other ones like Mexico and Switzerland that i find interesting. No doubt there will also be at least one upset in the first round of games to give us something to think about as well.

[jimwinn]

Russian blocks here too

There are a few sites with probable line ups but seeing the teams before the transfer amnesty is the only way to go (captain obvious)

[skiffer]

They will win that first game otherwise it’s hard labour in Siberia. Putin wouldn’t tolerate the embarrassment.

Imagine the pressure on the team.

[Matt70]

Hope Salah is fit for the finals. But if he is not guess the odds for Uruguay an Russia Clean sheets go up

[bluelionman]

What a shame Telegraph Towers still don't let you pay for team credits or entries into private money leagues via Pay Pal / Neteller etc.
Would be most handy imo not having to type in card details over and over every time for all the various games, season tickets and separate leagues I wish to join/buy into.

[Maldini]

Have noticed that the forgotten man, Jamie Carragher, has picked a team should anyone have the time or inclination to run an Egg Cup style game...

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/fantasy-spo ... n=DM766768

[itslikebrandnew]

Have noticed that the forgotten man, Jamie Carragher, has picked a team should anyone have the time or inclination to run an Egg Cup style game...

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/fantasy-spo ... n=DM766768

He'll be in spitting distance of the winner

[robot]

Combo game for anyone interested

viewtopic.php?f=7&t=127659

[jjmatadormc]

What a shame Telegraph Towers still don't let you pay for team credits or entries into private money leagues via Pay Pal / Neteller etc.
Would be most handy imo not having to type in card details over and over every time for all the various games, season tickets and separate leagues I wish to join/buy into.

Yeah that's an absolute nuisance.

[Matt70]

Fyodor Smolov is showing as being in 0% of teams. Don't think this is correct somehow with him being Russia's main striker. Bit of a glitch. Usually it would say 0% but no % sign against him

[DAREEL]

Russian blocks here too

There are a few sites with probable line ups but seeing the teams before the transfer amnesty is the only way to go (captain obvious)

Russia block is worrying me after losing to Fekin Austria tonight

[Matt70]

They might get a CS against Saudi but cannot guarantee it. Checked SA 2018 friendly games. They scored against Ukraine, Algeria, Greece , and Italy. Only did not score against Belgium. So CS is not forgone conclusion

[skiffer]

I think a Russian block is a fair start because they are a soft opposition and as the first game you can be sure all your pick starts.

If you could always start with a Saudi block, I bet some will who run multiple teams. That could upset things.

[jjmatadormc]

I think it will be 'over-owned' in the sense that a disproportionate number of players will have the Russia block so if you don't pick them and they do concede you've made a great start.

[LAMPS27]

I think it will be 'over-owned' in the sense that a disproportionate number of players will have the Russia block so if you don't pick them and they do concede you've made a great start.

Conversely if you don't go for this block and Russia keep a clean sheet you're already on the back foot.

Also this block ensures you will at least have 5 starters. Something that can't be ensured if gambling on another block.

[LAMPS27]

Looking at the fixtures with so many games its surprising how few obvious chains of blocks there are.

Think i'll wait for the launch before putting to much thought into it.

I wouldnt put to much emphasis on appearences as many other factors are in play in the big scheme of things.(like picking the right players!)

Any clearer at this stage Robot?

So far sticking to the dreaded RUS block to start so; Russia/Russia/portugal/spain/spain/germany/Brazil?/Poland?

Means matches against;

Saudi Arabia
Egypt (half fit Salah?)
Mororcco
Iran
Morocco (What will Spains lineup be here? Maybe need to look into the Yellow card rule for potential suspensions in k/o round)
South Korea
Serbia/Japan

An option is to use the spare 6 outfield transfers for that second Spain game in case they make changes if already qualified from their match day 2 team. Then the MID/STR 6 stays the same with any spare tfr left over after the second Spain game used to swap out non starters in game 3 of your MIDS/STR.

Still much to ponder.

[skiffer]

Pretty risky to not be onboard for Belgium v Panama, it’s not just clean sheets, wing backs you score attacking pints too.

That match looks the biggest payday to me, plus France v Aus.

[jazzyb69]

attacking pints

That'll be Stella then.