Season 129 - Are you ready?

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I am rarely one who complains about fixtures. The fixture list tomorrow definitely would be some kind of record.

2 competitive matches within a bit more than 3 hours? No problem. It does happen occasionally.

But then also jam another 2 association matches with opponent of 50%+ better in between? This is taking the Mickey to a new high level...

And sometimes when we have things back against the wall, and with some good tactics and loads of luck, results could be surprisingly pleasant.

With a seemingly insurmountable 55% team quality disadvantage, my team manages to get TWO 1-1 draws in the latest asso match-up. And quite possibly an unimaginable win if not with DMC being sent off via a 2nd yellow in the second half of 2nd leg - promoted to final and association will stay in platinum yet again after another good fight. Both are not wins, but they are definitely more than wins in terms of achievements as underdogs.

Never thought it was possible, but I did it twice in a row with a 55%+ team. Hence, the theory of margins within 60% for a result surely is true.

Those who are constantly complaining about 20, 30 & even 40% quality disadvantage in asso draws should really go back to the drawing board and see what could be improved on tactics and team building instead. (Solution to get a result by ourselves is possible , but not by complaining to ask for change in engine to suit us)