2:15 pm
Ok guys , been along time since the last competition. So here is the new one and its a thinking & tactical comp! I want you to give me your ‘Best starting 11′ from anywhere in the world that you have seen play in the flesh or seen live on TV. So for example you cannot pick Pele if you are 20 years of age, because you might have heard good things or seen recorded clips. But you would have never of seen him play live! When you have named each player, i would like you to give me a little bit of info on that player and what he brings to your team(Nothing long,just a short description). I will then look at all the teams and a prize will go to the best team that i feel can take on my team. All the best to you aspiring managers!!!
DICHIO’S BEST ELEVEN
1. PETER SCHMEICHEL - the big Danish stopper was a very commanding presence
2. CAFU- the Brazilian with un-limited energy and great attacking force
3. PAULO MALDINI- fantastic full-back who could slot in at centre as well
4. PATRICK VIERA- dominant french midfielder who could play as well
5. FRANCO BARESI- legendary Italian who held the famous back-line in shape for years
6. MARCEL DESAILLY- powerful brute of a defender
7. CRISTIANO RONALDO- portuguese flyer with the quickest feet ever
8. PAUL GASCOIGNE- most naturally gifted english player of our generation
9. MARCO VAN BASTEN- great finisher who was my favourite player to wear the AC Milan shirt
10. DIEGO MARADONA- arguably the best player in the world
11. RUUD GULLIT- powerful Dutch forward who was as great in the air as he was on the ground
Hey Danny, since you mentioned tactics I will expand on my starting XI with the formation I would have them play:
————————-Cech—————————-
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Ferreria——-Puyol———Terry——–Roberto Carlos
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———————–Makalele—————————
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————————-Zidane——————Robben
C.Ronaldo————————————————–
———————————–Messi——————–
———————-Ronaldo——————————
Im only 19 so im limited somewhat
1)Oliver Khan-best keeper I’ve ever seen
always a treat to watch
2)cannavaro
3)sergio ramos
4)john terry
5)phillip lahm-looks like he has raccoon eyes, solid young player, who allowed munich to sell jansen to HSV
6)Cristiano Ronaldo-dont like him but cant deny his talent
7)ribery-ugliest dude in the bundesliga is argubly the most talented
8)Kaka-Skilled Brazilian is a treat to watch
9)zidane-despite his headbutt, he was a great player, unfortunate he had to go out like that
10)Klose-My favourite striker (sorry danny!) love the headers
11)messi-amazing player
as for the other three defenders i picked them because i like them
Matt
My best eleven
GK - Peter Schmeichel - Greatest keeper of my lifetime in not ever.
RB - Graham Alexander - Mister Consistent with an eye for goal.
LB - Paolo Maldini - Over 25yrs at Milan, won everyting you can at club level
CB - Tony Adams - What a goal scored vs Everton 1998 Arsenal’s youngest ever captain
CB - Fernando Hierro - Solid defender who could tackle and had a eye for goal. 102 goals for Real Madrid
RM - David Beckham - The best set peice taker of modern time.
LM - Diego Maradona - Won Serie A for Napoli and the World Cup with Argentina. Not a natural left midfielder but could play anywhere.
CM - Roy Keane - An excellant allround midfielder can tackle, score and would bring everyone down a peg
CM - Zinedine Zidane - What a way to finish your career a sending of in the World Cup final
CF - Gary Lineker - The best goalhanger England has ever produced.
CF - Danny Dichio - Made a tuesday night away game at Crystal Palace one of the best days ever. Will always be a PNE legend.
I will stick with players I have seen in the Flesh (my memory is shot so I may have missed a few) and they were the best at the level I saw them at.
1.Iker Casillas
2.Graham Alexander
3. Stuart Pearce
4. Steve Bruce
5. Carlos Puyol
6. Sean Gregan
7.David Beckham
8. Andres Iniesta
9.Danny Dichio
10. Fernando Torres
11. Ryan Giggs
Finest 11 I have ever witnessed on the pitch include…
1. Peter Schmeichel - greatest keeper to play in the premier league in my years of watching. Shot stopper extraordinaire!
2. Gary Neville - Solid, age-less, leader.
3. John Terry - Immovable object in the back.
4. Lucas Neil - I’ve always looked up to this aussie
5. Roberto Carlos - nuff said lol
6. Cristiano Ronaldo - I know he has the tendency to be a bit of a drama queen, but he is a magical player none the less!
7. Paul Scholes - Still showing it even though he’s getting up there in age.
8. Steven Gerrard - Magnificent player, leader, and person.
9. Aaron Lennon - Slow start to his career, but is a rising star in England and soon will be a top player in the world.
10. David Healy - Most prolific striker in Northern Ireland history. Speed, speed and more speed. (Not to mention a scoring touch)
11. Ronaldo - In his prime, he was the best.
GK – GIANLUIGI BUFFON - one of the best keepers in the world and maybe of all time
DF – FABIO CANNAVARO - great leadership, great defender, World Cup winner
DF – MATTIAS SAMMER - European Championship in ‘96, Ballon D’or and German Footballer of the year and a leader on and off the field
DF – MARCEL DESAILLY – Solid defender, leader, World Cup winner
DF – ROBERTO CARLOS – an under-rated defender, can also attack and would cause havoc against opponents down the wing
M – PAVEL NEDVED – attacking force down the left side, ability to pass or score
M – LOTHAR MATTHAUS – defensive midfielder, terrific passer, great position player with solid tackling, along with awards galour: World Cup, European Championship, Ballon D’or to name a few
M – ZINEDINE ZIDANE - Leadership, head butts, World Cup and goal scorer to control the midfield
W – CRISTIANO RONALDO - Ballon D’or winner, Champions League - some of the best footwork in the game today and would add flair to the midfield
F - RONALDO - 2 World Cup, 388 goals, 2 Ballon D’or awards - ’nuff said
F – DIEGO MARADONA – Able to score at will – even if it’s with his hands one of the greatest players of all time
Manager – FRANZ BECKENBAUER - He’s won World Cups and leagues as a player and as a manager, he knows how to get it done