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Your favorite XI from your favorite club
Posted on 5/1/17 at 8:42 pm
Posted on 5/1/17 at 8:42 pm
Field a lineup of players — that you watched play, not club legends that retired before you became a fan — from your favorite club. If you have multiple favorite clubs, you can make multiple. Any legal formation. Go nuts with it.
I'll start with a Manchester United one. Remember, this is favorite players, not necessarily best.
GK: David De Gea
He's been one of the best goalkeepers on the planet for a while now, and he kinda singlehandedly kept United somewhat relevant in the post-SAF year. I love this man and will be incredibly sad when he finally moves to Real Madrid.
LB: Patrice Evra
I held out hope that United would bring him back at some point. One of the best to play the position.
CB: Nemanja Vidic
LINK
CB: Chris Smalling
Or is it Mike?
RB: Antonio Valencia
He's been my favorite Manchester United player for several seasons now. Dude is a machine down the right, and he whips in some perfect crosses. Kinda wish No. 7 would've stuck for you, Tony V.
CAM: Shinji Kagawa
They never gave you a fair shake, friend. #FreeKagawa
CM: Park Ji-Sung
THREE LUNGS FOREVERRRRRRR
CM: Paul Scholes
Gotta have somebody to break some clavicles. One of the all-time greats.
LW: Cristiano Ronaldo
The GOAT. Don't try to argue with me.
CF: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
My first favorite player. I wanted to be him so badly on the recreation soccer fields. His ability to score multiple goals right off the bench was just unfair.
RW: David Beckham
Becks probably isn't a natural fit in a 4-3-3 on the wing, but we'll make it work. I always had a soft spot for whatever team he was on after he left United — even the Galaxy.
ETA: Water and packing for work trips.
I'll start with a Manchester United one. Remember, this is favorite players, not necessarily best.
GK: David De Gea
He's been one of the best goalkeepers on the planet for a while now, and he kinda singlehandedly kept United somewhat relevant in the post-SAF year. I love this man and will be incredibly sad when he finally moves to Real Madrid.
LB: Patrice Evra
I held out hope that United would bring him back at some point. One of the best to play the position.
CB: Nemanja Vidic
LINK
CB: Chris Smalling
Or is it Mike?
RB: Antonio Valencia
He's been my favorite Manchester United player for several seasons now. Dude is a machine down the right, and he whips in some perfect crosses. Kinda wish No. 7 would've stuck for you, Tony V.
CAM: Shinji Kagawa
They never gave you a fair shake, friend. #FreeKagawa
CM: Park Ji-Sung
THREE LUNGS FOREVERRRRRRR
CM: Paul Scholes
Gotta have somebody to break some clavicles. One of the all-time greats.
LW: Cristiano Ronaldo
The GOAT. Don't try to argue with me.
CF: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
My first favorite player. I wanted to be him so badly on the recreation soccer fields. His ability to score multiple goals right off the bench was just unfair.
RW: David Beckham
Becks probably isn't a natural fit in a 4-3-3 on the wing, but we'll make it work. I always had a soft spot for whatever team he was on after he left United — even the Galaxy.
ETA: Water and packing for work trips.
This post was edited on 5/1/17 at 8:44 pm
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Posted on 5/1/17 at 8:49 pm to WarSlamEagle
quote:
Paul Scholes
Hate to admit it, but I like this guy.
DeGea is a want for sure, not so sure I´ll be excited about what is eventually paid for him, however.
Posted on 5/1/17 at 9:05 pm to WarSlamEagle
Tottenham
4-2-3-1
GK: Brad Friedel
Pure American bias on this one. Otherwise, it be Hugo.
LB: Danny Rose
The guy literally just plays soccer and that's it. Workhorse.
CB: Vedran Corluka
Don't even know why. Was on the team when I first started watching them.
CB: Michael Dawson
Was a shame when his legs gave out on him. Still enjoy watching him at Hull.
RB: Eric Dier
Forever in my heart for his valiant performance at The Battle of The Bridge
LW: Gareth Bale
Do I really need to explain this one?
CM: Luka Modric
Generational talent in the midfield. True joy to watch.
CM: Scott Parker (C)
Only player that can rock a tucked in shirt. Fact.
RW: Niko Krancjar
Part of that fun Spurs team from around 2010.
CAM: Rafael van der Vaart
Gets in solely for "shhh-ing" Arsenal fans.
CF: Peter Crouch
He's the sole reason I began watching Spurs in the first place. How can you not like this goofy goalscorer
4-2-3-1
GK: Brad Friedel
Pure American bias on this one. Otherwise, it be Hugo.
LB: Danny Rose
The guy literally just plays soccer and that's it. Workhorse.
CB: Vedran Corluka
Don't even know why. Was on the team when I first started watching them.
CB: Michael Dawson
Was a shame when his legs gave out on him. Still enjoy watching him at Hull.
RB: Eric Dier
Forever in my heart for his valiant performance at The Battle of The Bridge
LW: Gareth Bale
Do I really need to explain this one?
CM: Luka Modric
Generational talent in the midfield. True joy to watch.
CM: Scott Parker (C)
Only player that can rock a tucked in shirt. Fact.
RW: Niko Krancjar
Part of that fun Spurs team from around 2010.
CAM: Rafael van der Vaart
Gets in solely for "shhh-ing" Arsenal fans.
CF: Peter Crouch
He's the sole reason I began watching Spurs in the first place. How can you not like this goofy goalscorer
This post was edited on 5/1/17 at 9:06 pm
Posted on 5/1/17 at 9:42 pm to BlackCoffeeKid
Liverpool:
4-4-1-1
GK: Pepe Reina
He was excellent for a couple of seasons
RB: Jamie Carragher
A little out of position, but he played here early in his career. Legend..
RCB: Sami Hyypia
An absolute steal for £2.6mm.. a rock at the back.
LCB: Daniel Agger
One of my all time favorites
LB: John Arne Riise
An absolute cannon for a left leg... Ging!
LM: Phillipe Coutinho
The little magician
CM: Xabi Alonso
Mr. Smooth.. pulling the strings from deep..
CM: Javier Mascherano
The destroyer!!
RM: Steven Gerrard
Captain Fantastic... The Best There Is, The Best There Was, The Best There Ever Will Be!
SS: Luis Suarez
May not be the greatest Liverpool player, but the best player I ever saw play for Liverpool..
CF: Fernando Torres
El Nino! The Torres Bounce... what a song, what a player!
edit: It was hard to leave out Michael Owen, but I only really started watching a lot of matches during the Rafa era...
4-4-1-1
GK: Pepe Reina
He was excellent for a couple of seasons
RB: Jamie Carragher
A little out of position, but he played here early in his career. Legend..
RCB: Sami Hyypia
An absolute steal for £2.6mm.. a rock at the back.
LCB: Daniel Agger
One of my all time favorites
LB: John Arne Riise
An absolute cannon for a left leg... Ging!
LM: Phillipe Coutinho
The little magician
CM: Xabi Alonso
Mr. Smooth.. pulling the strings from deep..
CM: Javier Mascherano
The destroyer!!
RM: Steven Gerrard
Captain Fantastic... The Best There Is, The Best There Was, The Best There Ever Will Be!
SS: Luis Suarez
May not be the greatest Liverpool player, but the best player I ever saw play for Liverpool..
CF: Fernando Torres
El Nino! The Torres Bounce... what a song, what a player!
edit: It was hard to leave out Michael Owen, but I only really started watching a lot of matches during the Rafa era...
This post was edited on 5/1/17 at 9:45 pm
Posted on 5/1/17 at 9:45 pm to WarSlamEagle
Leeds
Paul Robinson
Gaetano Berardi
Lucas Radebe
Jonathan Woodgate
Ian Harte
Lee Bowyer
Lewis Cook
David Batty
Fabian Delph
Luciano Becchio
Alan Smith
Everton
Timmy
Seamus Coleman
David Weir
Ramiro Funes Mori
Leighton Baines
GERI
Thomas Gravesen
Tim Cahill
Kevin Mirallas
Jermaine Beckford
Romelu Lukaku
Thank you.
Paul Robinson
Gaetano Berardi
Lucas Radebe
Jonathan Woodgate
Ian Harte
Lee Bowyer
Lewis Cook
David Batty
Fabian Delph
Luciano Becchio
Alan Smith
Everton
Timmy
Seamus Coleman
David Weir
Ramiro Funes Mori
Leighton Baines
GERI
Thomas Gravesen
Tim Cahill
Kevin Mirallas
Jermaine Beckford
Romelu Lukaku
Thank you.
Posted on 5/1/17 at 9:49 pm to BlackCoffeeKid
Chelsea | 4-2-3-1
GK: Petr Cech
LB: Ashley Cole
CB: John Terry
CB: David Luiz
RB: Dave
CM: Frank Lampard
CM: N'Golo Kante
LM: Eden Hazard
CAM: Joe Cole
RM: Juan Mata
ST: Didier Drogba
Honorable Mention:
Gianfranco Zola: I thought about putting Zola because he lit it up the first time I ever watched Chelsea play, but he was on the way out and I didn't see him play but a few.
Ricardo Carvalho: I was going to put him, but I just love Luiz.
Diego Costa: Once again, he had no chance to get in over Drogba, but man, do I love Diego Costa.
Willian: Guy just gives it all every single time he plays, and I love it.
Michael Essien: He would've been in there easily if it wasn't for my unhealthy obsession with N'Golo.
GK: Petr Cech
LB: Ashley Cole
CB: John Terry
CB: David Luiz
RB: Dave
CM: Frank Lampard
CM: N'Golo Kante
LM: Eden Hazard
CAM: Joe Cole
RM: Juan Mata
ST: Didier Drogba
Honorable Mention:
Gianfranco Zola: I thought about putting Zola because he lit it up the first time I ever watched Chelsea play, but he was on the way out and I didn't see him play but a few.
Ricardo Carvalho: I was going to put him, but I just love Luiz.
Diego Costa: Once again, he had no chance to get in over Drogba, but man, do I love Diego Costa.
Willian: Guy just gives it all every single time he plays, and I love it.
Michael Essien: He would've been in there easily if it wasn't for my unhealthy obsession with N'Golo.
Posted on 5/1/17 at 10:05 pm to jackwoods4
GK - Cech
RB - Sagna
CB - Koscienly
CB - Campbell
LB - Monreal
CM - Fabregas
CM - Cazorla
AM - Rosicky
AM - Sanchez
AM - Ozil
ST - Henry
RB - Sagna
CB - Koscienly
CB - Campbell
LB - Monreal
CM - Fabregas
CM - Cazorla
AM - Rosicky
AM - Sanchez
AM - Ozil
ST - Henry
Posted on 5/1/17 at 10:21 pm to WarSlamEagle
Bayern
GK: Neuer
The Wall & sweeper keeper (I never got to watch Oli Kahn, so really the only choice)
LB: David Alaba
Maybe my favorite import in the lineup (though there aren't many)...tremendous free kicker and gets up & down the wing in no time
CB: Jerome Boateng
Despite getting posterized in a big game or two, he's been extremely solid after growing pains in 2012-13
CB: Holger Badstuber
No coincidence he's one letter away from having "StuBear" in his last name...awful, awful luck with injuries but an extremely good teammate, evidenced by stuff like this LINK
RB: Philipp Lahm
Bayern legend...versatile, humble, let's his play do the talking...my favorite player
DM: Javi Martinez
Changed the way that 2012-13 team played...was the perfect compliment to........
DM: Bastian Schweinsteiger
Through successes and failures, he was the face of the club for a long time. Not much more needs to be said.
LW: Franck Ribery
Mainstay with the club for a decade...flops too much, gets angry too much but had a number of really good years in Munich
CAM: Thomas Müller
Goofy bastard, but always seems to be in the right place at the right time (at least before this season). His megaphone skills didn't hurt his resume in getting named to this squad LINK
RW: Arjen Robben
Like Ribs, the Flying Dutchman's done more than his fair share of flopping but people still can't stop him from going left. Scored the deciding goal in the 2013 CL Final.
ST: Mario Gomez
I never got tired of that stupid bow he would do after goals...and more importantly: Gomez Button
GK: Neuer
The Wall & sweeper keeper (I never got to watch Oli Kahn, so really the only choice)
LB: David Alaba
Maybe my favorite import in the lineup (though there aren't many)...tremendous free kicker and gets up & down the wing in no time
CB: Jerome Boateng
Despite getting posterized in a big game or two, he's been extremely solid after growing pains in 2012-13
CB: Holger Badstuber
No coincidence he's one letter away from having "StuBear" in his last name...awful, awful luck with injuries but an extremely good teammate, evidenced by stuff like this LINK
RB: Philipp Lahm
Bayern legend...versatile, humble, let's his play do the talking...my favorite player
DM: Javi Martinez
Changed the way that 2012-13 team played...was the perfect compliment to........
DM: Bastian Schweinsteiger
Through successes and failures, he was the face of the club for a long time. Not much more needs to be said.
LW: Franck Ribery
Mainstay with the club for a decade...flops too much, gets angry too much but had a number of really good years in Munich
CAM: Thomas Müller
Goofy bastard, but always seems to be in the right place at the right time (at least before this season). His megaphone skills didn't hurt his resume in getting named to this squad LINK
RW: Arjen Robben
Like Ribs, the Flying Dutchman's done more than his fair share of flopping but people still can't stop him from going left. Scored the deciding goal in the 2013 CL Final.
ST: Mario Gomez
I never got tired of that stupid bow he would do after goals...and more importantly: Gomez Button
This post was edited on 5/2/17 at 12:55 am
Posted on 5/1/17 at 10:39 pm to S
No Kewell?
For me, Fenerbahce Favorite XI
GK: Rustu
LB: Roberto Carlos
CB: Diego Lugnao
CB: Alpay
RB: Gokhan Gonul
DM: Marco Aurelio
ACM: Alex de Souza
LM: Haim Revivo
RM: Tuncay Sanli
Forward: Pierre van Hooijdonk
Forward: Moussa Sow
For me, Fenerbahce Favorite XI
GK: Rustu
LB: Roberto Carlos
CB: Diego Lugnao
CB: Alpay
RB: Gokhan Gonul
DM: Marco Aurelio
ACM: Alex de Souza
LM: Haim Revivo
RM: Tuncay Sanli
Forward: Pierre van Hooijdonk
Forward: Moussa Sow
Posted on 5/1/17 at 10:59 pm to Keys Open Doors
He was kinda a f9t on the way out. Don't despise him like some tho.
Posted on 5/2/17 at 6:46 am to WarSlamEagle
Cech
Azpi Luiz** Terry Cole
Essien Kante (back 4 would be irrelevant as much as these two would dominate)
Robben* Lamps Hazard
Drogba
Good luck.
*Can't stand him now though
**Replace him with Carvalho if we are talking best.
First player off the bench Claude M.
Azpi Luiz** Terry Cole
Essien Kante (back 4 would be irrelevant as much as these two would dominate)
Robben* Lamps Hazard
Drogba
Good luck.
*Can't stand him now though
**Replace him with Carvalho if we are talking best.
First player off the bench Claude M.
This post was edited on 5/2/17 at 6:55 am
Posted on 5/2/17 at 7:31 am to RandySavage
quote:
First player off the bench Claude M.
He would probably still be the best CDM at Swansea if he decided one day to come off the coach's bench to play again
Posted on 5/2/17 at 7:43 am to WarSlamEagle
GK:
Lehmann
Defenders:
Sagna
Campbell
Koscielny
Cole
Midfielders:
Pires
Viera
Cazorla
Attackers
Henry
Bergkamp
Ljungberg
Lehmann
Defenders:
Sagna
Campbell
Koscielny
Cole
Midfielders:
Pires
Viera
Cazorla
Attackers
Henry
Bergkamp
Ljungberg
Posted on 5/2/17 at 8:40 am to Alan Garner
Did any of you Arsenal baws like Lauren? He was a comrade.
Posted on 5/2/17 at 9:05 am to WarSlamEagle
GK: Peter Schmeichel
"The Great Dane" - An absolute beast
LB: Patrice Evra
Was so good for us for a number of years - a captain who embraced and embodied the club's history
CB: Nemanja Vidic
"He comes from Serbia, he'll fricking murder ya" - enough said
CB: Rio Ferdinand
Strong in defense, silky smooth on the ball
RB: Gary Neville
"Gary Neville is a red" - never the most athletically inclined but a captain and stalwart at RB for a lot of successful seasons
RM: Ronaldo
Was just too great not to love, frosted tips and all. Remember his debut like it was yesterday.
CM: Paul Scholes
"Paul Scholes...he scores goals" - my favorite player on any team in any sport - simply the best - All Hail The Ginger Prince
CM: Michael Carrick
"It's Carrick, you know, it's hard to believe it's not Scholes" - despite the initial bellyaching over his transfer, he will go down as one of the greats in United's midfield - glad to see him get his testimonial this summer
LM: Ryan Giggs
"Giggs will tear you apart...again" - just too many memorable moments watching him over the years
F: Wayne Rooney
Had a hard time with this one for a few reasons, but have to include him as one of my favorites.
F: Eric Cantona
Eric the King - his goal in the '96 FA Cup Final solidified my fandom - the cornerstone to Fergie's early success
"The Great Dane" - An absolute beast
LB: Patrice Evra
Was so good for us for a number of years - a captain who embraced and embodied the club's history
CB: Nemanja Vidic
"He comes from Serbia, he'll fricking murder ya" - enough said
CB: Rio Ferdinand
Strong in defense, silky smooth on the ball
RB: Gary Neville
"Gary Neville is a red" - never the most athletically inclined but a captain and stalwart at RB for a lot of successful seasons
RM: Ronaldo
Was just too great not to love, frosted tips and all. Remember his debut like it was yesterday.
CM: Paul Scholes
"Paul Scholes...he scores goals" - my favorite player on any team in any sport - simply the best - All Hail The Ginger Prince
CM: Michael Carrick
"It's Carrick, you know, it's hard to believe it's not Scholes" - despite the initial bellyaching over his transfer, he will go down as one of the greats in United's midfield - glad to see him get his testimonial this summer
LM: Ryan Giggs
"Giggs will tear you apart...again" - just too many memorable moments watching him over the years
F: Wayne Rooney
Had a hard time with this one for a few reasons, but have to include him as one of my favorites.
F: Eric Cantona
Eric the King - his goal in the '96 FA Cup Final solidified my fandom - the cornerstone to Fergie's early success
Posted on 5/2/17 at 9:12 am to WarSlamEagle
3-5-2 Liverpool
GK - Pepe Reina
CB - Sami Hyypia
CB - Jamie Carragher
CB - Daniel Agger
CM - Xabi Alonso
CM - Steven Gerrard
CM - Philippe Coutinho
LW - Luis Suarez
ST - Michael Owen
ST - Fernando Torres
RW - Dirk Kuyt
GK - Pepe Reina
CB - Sami Hyypia
CB - Jamie Carragher
CB - Daniel Agger
CM - Xabi Alonso
CM - Steven Gerrard
CM - Philippe Coutinho
LW - Luis Suarez
ST - Michael Owen
ST - Fernando Torres
RW - Dirk Kuyt
Posted on 5/2/17 at 10:14 am to Anfield Road
Swansea (a very recent XI)
4-1-3-2
GK: Fabianski - not many options here and he has simply been the best one of late
LB: Ben Davies
CB: Ashley Williams - never should have sold him
CB: Alfie Mawson - already one of my favorites. Hope he's on the team for years
RB: Angel Rangel - great servant over the years but looks like his days might be done
CDM: Leon Britton (C) - the man is still making the side tick these days. LEGEND
LW: Scott Sinclair - left too soon
CAM: Gylfi - the greatest player to ever wear the shirt
RW: Pablo Hernandez - aka PablGOAT to S
Fwd: Michu - shame his ankle failed him
Fwd: Wilfried Bony -
Come on, Wilfried Bony
Score some goals for Swansea
We'll go wild, wild, wild
Wild, wild, wild
4-1-3-2
GK: Fabianski - not many options here and he has simply been the best one of late
LB: Ben Davies
CB: Ashley Williams - never should have sold him
CB: Alfie Mawson - already one of my favorites. Hope he's on the team for years
RB: Angel Rangel - great servant over the years but looks like his days might be done
CDM: Leon Britton (C) - the man is still making the side tick these days. LEGEND
LW: Scott Sinclair - left too soon
CAM: Gylfi - the greatest player to ever wear the shirt
RW: Pablo Hernandez - aka PablGOAT to S
Fwd: Michu - shame his ankle failed him
Fwd: Wilfried Bony -
Come on, Wilfried Bony
Score some goals for Swansea
We'll go wild, wild, wild
Wild, wild, wild
Posted on 5/2/17 at 10:16 am to S
I liked Lauren a lot, just enjoyed the Cole and Sagna a bit more.
Posted on 5/2/17 at 10:21 am to etm512
Posted on 5/2/17 at 10:27 am to Anfield Road
Liverpool
------------------Pepe Reina
--------Agger - Hyppia - Carragher
- Macca---Xabi---Mascherano-John Barnes
-----------------Steven Gerrard
--------------Dalglish-----Suarez
------------------Pepe Reina
--------Agger - Hyppia - Carragher
- Macca---Xabi---Mascherano-John Barnes
-----------------Steven Gerrard
--------------Dalglish-----Suarez
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