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Very nice mate. I think I like option 1 the best, then option 3. 👍

Really enjoyed getting my campaign underway last night guys, I think this is going to be really fun! Thought I'd do a little write up of my first few games as the Flying Dutchmen in Orange! First up was a baptism of fire against the mighty Scotland (well, they're not really mighty, it's just that @Macca89 was controlling them 😆) Within the first 20 minutes I can see why Macca is so awesome at this game! He even threw his star player (and LEFT BACK!) Andy Robertson up front for good measure. The Oranje managed to stand firm for about 20 mins but then the Scots broke through with a lovely goal where McTominay (his only other good player!) flicked one up over Van Dijks head and volleyed it in. Then a second goal followed shortly after, some more lovely build up produced a chance just inside the box which was buried although I was a bit disappointed in my keeper. 2-0 at half time and Scotland probably had 70-30 possession (I warn anyone playing against Macca..... prepare to defend folks he has the ball a lot!!) In the second half Holland started to come back into the game a bit, probably because Scotland's 72 rated centre halves with 58 stamina were getting knackered by then! A rare chance was taken after Depay found some space down the left and cut in to make it 2-1. Then in the 90th, a Rodman like header from De Ligt from a near post corner clutched a point out of nowhere. (Macca probably had an 8 game accumulator riding on it staying 2-1, but it inevitably got let down 🤣). FT 2-2 Then for my second game the Netherlands met the not-so-long-ago formidable Spain, and my best bud @GazzaGarratt. For me this brought back memories of 1998 (some of you probably were in nappies or not even born 😩) when Lee and I were just 14 years old playing International Superstar Soccer on the PS1 every weekend, where we both really wanted to beat each other but we would never once let it wreck our great friendship ❤️ The game was a very cagey affair, lots of good defending going on and not too many clear cut chances. Lee had Thiago (who he claims is shite but was pulling some strings!) dictating the midfield but Spain lacked much threat up front with Morata their main striker(remember him Chelsea fans? No thought not) It remained 0-0 till mid way through the second half when Rodrigo (who apparently in the previous game was as weak as piss and couldn't out muscle anyone) ran on to a threw ball and brushed off Van Dijk like he was a rag doll to bury it and give Spain the lead. And that's how it finished, and the memories of 14 year old Martin running off home crying into his pillow saying "that fucking prick beat me again mum argghhh!" all came flooding back. FT 0-1 Then in my third game I played against the absolute beasts that are France, and serial penalty conceeder @Antpool84 😉 For god knows what reason, maybe I'd had 2 games with Holland now and I was a bit more used to their play style, I managed to race into a 4-0 lead by half time (no penalties though!), although this was a bit unfair and not a true reflection of the game. I managed to score a couple of nice goals, a cheeky chip over their weakest link Hugo Lloris being my favourite. In the second half, Ant came out all guns blazing and used his blistering pace of Mbappe, Coman and Griezmann against my cart horse centre back De Ligt! France will cause anyone problems with that pace I am sure. Ant then scored the goal of the game with Pogba, a powerful drive into the bottom corner from about 25 yards out. Another goal followed shortly after to make it 4-2 and it was really game on! With about 10 mins to go, after getting in behind with the pace yet again, a bit of shit housery was necessary from De Ligt who hacked the striker down right on the edge of the box and got a deserved red card. However the resulting free kick came to nothing. FT 4-2, a good entertaining game. It was then round 2 against Maccas Scotland, where I was hoping the home advantage of the Johan Cryuff arena might help me, but nope! To say I got bum raped in the first 20 mins of the return leg would be an understatement, just ask Lee he was watching on screen share! The Netherlands couldn't even get out of their own third with Scotland pressing really high up the pitch (I shouldn't have taken short goal kicks really 😬) and after some heavy pressure the keeper made a mistake and cleared the ball straight into a Scotland strikers path and he put it into the empty net for 1-0. It could have been 2 or 3 by half time but I managed to hang in there. The start of the 2nd half was a similar story with Ryan Fraser (their secret weapon, Macca says he's shite but don't believe him!) having a couple of chances but Netherlands still managed to stay in it. Just like in the first game, the stamina of the Wijnaldums and Bergwijns of this world started to show against the Scottish pub league defenders mid way through the second half, and Netherlands came back into the game. With a bit more time on the ball they played some better football and had a bit of possession, and an equaliser came. Netherlands then brought on their own secret weapon (thanks to the old R2 auto sub) and on came 6 foot 3 Luke De Jong to try and exploit the tiring Scotland defence. Lo and behold in the 88th minute a lofted cross into the box saw the super sub power in a header against the League 1 - 73 rated Wigan GK (I think?) David Marshall. Unbelievably the Netherlands held out to clutch the win and inflict the first defeat on pre tourney favorites Scotland. FT 2-1 Finally, before bed time, it was time for Spain VS Netherlands again (or as I am calling it "Lee VS Mart Round 2 this time it's personal"). Just like our infamous battles on championship manager 98/99 season, it was a highly intense affair! Similar to the first game really there weren't too many chances, but it was end to end and more like a basketball game! 0-0 at half time. but early in the second half Spain broke the deadlock after a lovely 40 yard driven through ball from the LB found that fast prick Rodrigo again who banged it into the top corner. Netherlands were shitting themselves at this point (I couldn't lose AGAIN to my great mate he beats me at everything except Mario Kart on SNES!), and lets be totally honest I had to rely on what seemed like a bit of FIFA script to get back into the game. Depay tried a little dribble on the edge of the box to make space for a shot but Ramos did a perfectly timed standing tackle.......however the ball bounced back off a couple of shins and fell perfectly into the strikers path and he finished it to make it 1-1. It looked like that was going to be that, but then with 10 mins to go Spain were really unlucky when a shot twatted back off the inside of post and fell to the defender. For the final 10 mins once again some dodgy FIFA momentum seemed to be sucking the ball towards De Geas goal, and the winner came when a shot was saved and the ball popped up to Wijnaldum who headed it home (you know one of them shitty rebound goals where you wanna throw your controller out the window, but I know Lee wouldn't do that cuz like our said we have a great friendship 🥰) FT 2-1 Look forward to playing some more games soon guys.

Sounds good I'm in

These are my current builds, all right foot. RB (rarely used) CB CDM CAM CF (rarely used) Pretty much repeating what others have said, I am happy to play anywhere and really enjoying playing with you guys on this. I enjoy CB as I am a defender in real life, but it can get bit boring there if we're winning and also CB is a very frustrating position if you have a bad game or 2, so it's good to mix it up and I've also enjoyed playing further forward. My CB I think is about 6"1 and 190lbs. I have maxed out the defending and pace stats, with the remainder of points going on short passing and agility. I think stamina at CB is not as important, I always seem to have plenty left. And shooting of course is pretty pointless, if/when I build up some more skill points I will probably whack them on the heading power/accuracy which may help when going up for corners (I know I know we always aim for Rodman but one day I might get one fall to me 😄) Interested in hearing other peoples attacking builds/stats as yous all seem small/quick/agile whereas my guy is a bit slow and Thomas Muller like! Also maybe we could try looking at different kind of partnerships, eg building a lighter smaller CB to go alongside a taller heavier one, or a big target man up top with a smaller quick guy a la Crouch and Defoe (for you guys old enough to remember them at Spurs and Portsmouth lol!)

Great ideas man like the sound of these! Being a defensive minded player I also like the idea of defensive play of the week (James bound to get it every week though with one of his two footed karate kicks! 😅 should call it the big tackle of the week!

Yes mate I have got it, look forward to racing with the FG crew 😊

Thanks guys think I sent a request in. I made myself as a defender (CB) as that's what i attempt to be in real life 🤣 but I assume that's not fixed forever and I can have a go up front one day 😊 Look forward to playing with yous soon

Hey bud, you finally guilted me in to buying this so I would love to join your club please. I've never played pro clubs before, but have experience of football games so hopefully I can get used to it fairly quick. Play up FG FC!

Looks a fun game! Have asked for this for my birthday which is next week look forward to playing with you

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Thanks mate will do 😊

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Hi guys. My first post in a while. I got animal crossing a couple of weeks ago and really enjoying it so far. I really lioe collecting stuff for the museum, it looks really cool once you start filling it up. Would be cool to add anyone on here so we can visit each others island, although mines a bit of a mess lol!

Totally agree. The football is fantastic. Way better than fifa but still don’t think pes will sell nearly as much as fifa. The 3 on 3 would be fun to play with you guys

For any WWE fans there are a couple of codes you can enter in rocket league for a couple of free items rlbirthday wwedads also enter “popcorn” for a limited edition trail thing

One player can’t always carry a team. Even the great messi couldn’t carry that sack of shite argie team. It’s not salahs fault that their defence was leakier than my bathroom tap and the keeper couldn’t catch a cold. I think Liverpool will be up there this season as they’ve made some good signings especially the GK.. For me generally speaking the goalscorer is the main man in most teams (you should know more than most that the hardest thing to do in football is stick the ball in the net). And yes mate you should have won more individual trophies when you were younger! 😘

I’d probably agree with daves order. Can’t agree with others saying salah wasn’t that good, he won golden boot and player of year award and Liverpool’s front 3 was some of the best football I’ve seen for a while. I reckon Bradley dack should be in there though don’t you agree @GazzaGarratt 😂

Cheers guys really enjoyed joining you last night was a good laugh. As for my hat trick or wins, pure fluke that won’t happen again for a long long time, more chance of Leicester winning the premier league again!

That’s cool dude, but FYI There was a free one I probably shoulda let you know 🙈 never mind hey https://fantasy.fifa.com/en/home

Sorry just seen this after I posted in the World Cup thread 🙈 I’ll make a team thanks @Stretch616 for creating He league

Hey bud thanks for running this. Only idea I can think of to reduce the admin burden on yourself would be to use the proper site (eg like the fantasy premier league one) as you can set up leagues and that tracks the scores of course. However what I did like about your one is that you could just leave it and not have to worry about transfers etc so there was a bit of tactics in picking players you thought would go far in the tourney. The “downside” of the proper site is that some people will regularly check it and make transfers etc and some will Just forget and or leave it, so you’d maybe have to set a gentlemen’s agreement and trust that no one can make any transfers?

Just consulted my wall chart and if my maths is correct I make it that there were 121 goals during the group stages. My guess of 115 was pretty close 😎⚽️

Too scared!! You play I’ll just watch 😱

Emre....weren’t he the Turkish guy who played for Newcastle in the 00’s 😂

Haha yes yes tony Mortimer is my cousin. He’s doing alright as far as I know, his house was on “through he keyhole” last year, it was pretty average to be fair!