Season 117 - Are you ready?

[EastsiderSG]

Same Loopi guy that pushed me out of the cup, dropped me from first to second....
I have a feeling that we will meet again in the final.

He must be strong and active. Are you guys evenly matched? Whats the quality diff, how are his white skills?

[Nebu]

He must be strong and active. Are you guys evenly matched? Whats the quality diff, how are his white skills?

The first time we meet was the first CL match of the season, I was reasonably stronger, he put up a good fight but I won 3-1. Next I saw him as my Cup opponent, I didn't bother to look for any improvement, I lost 0-2 in my home. Suprised, I went to check his quality he had risen higher to 113%, and am still 107%. His defenders had grown close to 200% in their key defensive attributes, second leg ended 3-2 in his favour, with his defender as MOTM, second leg CL ended 2-1 in his favour, with same defender as MOTM. Clearly, his defence is my problem. They are so strong, all my goals came from normal game play, like a through pass from the midfield and a tap from the striker - many of which were caught by his goalie. I mean set pieces does not hurt him a bit and they dont commit fouls - I have two good free kick takers, they couldn't get 1 free kick opportunity. I can imagine his defence bonus is very high.

O yes, he is active, he attended all our games.

[EastsiderSG]

The first time we meet was the first CL match of the season, I was reasonably stronger, he put up a good fight but I won 3-1. Next I saw him as my Cup opponent, I didn't bother to look for any improvement, I lost 0-2 in my home. Suprised, I went to check his quality he had risen higher to 113%, and am still 107%. His defenders had grown close to 200% in their key defensive attributes, second leg ended 3-2 in his favour, with his defender as MOTM, second leg CL ended 2-1 in his favour, with same defender as MOTM. Clearly, his defence is my problem. They are so strong, all my goals came from normal game play, like a through pass from the midfield and a tap from the striker - many of which were caught by his goalie. I mean set pieces does not hurt him a bit and they dont commit fouls - I have two good free kick takers, they couldn't get 1 free kick opportunity. I can imagine his defence bonus is very high.

O yes, he is active, he attended all our games.

Ouch. But ya, you probably shook him up when he lost to you in CL. Better to scout opponents more often. I scout alot of players very often even those in other groups of CL and i always go in to check their attackers whites. Weird though, most people focus training on attack not defence. Even i scouted him, i might have missed it as i really only look at attack unless the quality stands out. Smart player though! Good thing he was in the same group, no need to see him till finals, you can prepare!

[Nebu]

Ouch. But ya, you probably shook him up when he lost to you in CL. Better to scout opponents more often. I scout alot of players very often even those in other groups of CL and i always go in to check their attackers whites. Weird though, most people focus training on attack not defence. Even i scouted him, i might have missed it as i really only look at attack unless the quality stands out. Smart player though! Good thing he was in the same group, no need to see him till finals, you can prepare!

Exactly my thoughts, the 3-1 defeat he suffered on the third day of the season may have prompted him to improve his squad. His game philosophy is like Morinho, he packs like two buses and waits for the counter.
And I usually look at what other teams are doing, especially those teams with players on the leaderboard, but at times its like the more you look the less you see. Besides some managers never change their formation all season and they have trophies- I wonder how they do that!?

[EastsiderSG]

Exactly my thoughts, the 3-1 defeat he suffered on the third day of the season may have prompted him to improve his squad. His game philosophy is like Morinho, he packs like two buses and waits for the counter.
And I usually look at what other teams are doing, especially those teams with players on the leaderboard, but at times its like the more you look the less you see. Besides some managers never change their formation all season and they have trophies- I wonder how they do that!?

I wouldnt give Mourinho that much credit. So disappointed with the way Man Utd was handled. My opinion, sorry to Mourinho fans if he has any. Do you have a 2nd account? Should try setting up one and dont touch it for a season after all transfers, subs and tactical setups. You will be surprised at the results. I dont get it either but i run an account like that and it averages 1 trophy per season. Mostly league trophies as expected. But whenever it fails to win the league, its like the game gives it either cup or cl.