Botha Posted July 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 My team is struggling with discipline problems. Considering I face you next in Liga play, this is exactly what I want to hear. We could see a lot of cards in our match, since my team is known for not pulling its punches. FC Franzharia has been struggling a lot lately They made it out of their round, which really surprised me. I think you have a pretty decent shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael McBride Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 They made it out of their round, which really surprised me. I think you have a pretty decent shot. Well, a 0-0 tie on the road and a 1-0 win at home will do that for you... maybe they're going all defensive on us? The Reds' freewheeling offense vs. a staunch Franzharia defense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Botha Posted July 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 I think Franzharia is struggling lately because they haven't been all that active. Just prior to the start of the season it almost looked like we were going to lose the team to inactivity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael McBride Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 I think Franzharia is struggling lately because they haven't been all that active. Just prior to the start of the season it almost looked like we were going to lose the team to inactivity. Well, the team they played in the first leg only had 3 chances in 2 games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steodonn Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Transvaal in the cup. Hard tie Bring it on Botha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Botha Posted July 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 Transvaal in the cup. Hard tie. Bring it on Botha Look at my upcoming schedule, my squad is going to be getting banged up quite a bit - which might benefit you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadian Empire Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 Well I have ALDM and then Duckies. So even if Duckies have a few red cards, after ALDM... not really sure about how that'll turn out. Interesting times ahead for Arcadia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steodonn Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 Look at my upcoming schedule, my squad is going to be getting banged up quite a bit - which might benefit you. I am counting on it and hoping my players form turns around abit after my next match Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machiabelly Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 I got a 19 year old forward with skill 5, but no special abilities yesterday. Since I had a 34 year old guy who was also at 5 bars, it was a pretty easy choice to sack the old guy and sign the young 'un. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadian Empire Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 Wow, when I saw the 5-1 scoreline I was in shock. I could not believe it at all! Wow. My dream of a 5 point buffer comes true! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cataduanes Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 My relegation zone troubles continue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadian Empire Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 I would say so yes, but remember - it won't take much for a bump in the rankings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael McBride Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 Tercera Shocker: Redemptio Reds 3 - S Team 0... wasn't the prediction S Team 4 - Redemptio 1 on this one? Yeah... Tercera is very very tight right now... only 3 points separate 2nd through 7th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steodonn Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 Top of Segunda if only temporarily If Spartak MK beat Estrellapuerto FC however .......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Botha Posted July 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 (edited) Well my season is now officially a write-off. Forget defending our title, we now face a dire battle to stay out of relegation as we begin a 6-game series against the Big 3 teams. I had been expecting I would be sitting at 5-0 at this point so that I could then weather out the Big 3 and at very worst still be around 5-6 once done with them - however things could get real ugly for us real fast. Picked up yet another injury on our fullback line, although not as critical as losing Hooiber a few matches ago. But with Bert van der Meer playing mediocre at best and struggling to maintain form, the once vaunted Springboks defense looks like a house of cards. This is our fourth longterm injury in our defensive zone since the last quarter of last season. Not sure why the sudden collapse. We lost one major player on our attack due to retirement and now we are a mess on the field? Don't get that. Edited July 31, 2009 by Botha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Botha Posted July 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 Interesting times ahead for Arcadia. Yup. Like the back-to-back match-up versus Transvaal in mid-August which occurs when I am out of town and away from any PC access. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DinendelDucky Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 Duckies are feeling great. Only a game and 2 points out of the top spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadian Empire Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Botha, I solved that by going to internet cafes during my holiday. Sure you can't get on a PC that way? Other than that - I believe your team the Springboks have had a case of Arcadia Syndrome. One little thing, for us the loss to you, and for you the loss of a player through retirement, and then you have a huge long period drop in form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PremierApex Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Despite a loss that was one for the books....ALDM Will be getting some new kicks and unis. This kit will be the final kit for the ever so changing theme of reds and white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Botha Posted August 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Botha, I solved that by going to internet cafes during my holiday. Sure you can't get on a PC that way? No, won't have time. But I re-checked the schedule and I think I should be okay for setting the rosters expect for a drop in form going into the second game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadian Empire Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Well, an attempt is better than none. I'm not sure what happened with ALDM there Premier, would you say it was unlucky or wrong tactics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Botha Posted August 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 That has to be ALDM's worst loss ever - except maybe in their first season they had something worse when they were a middle of the road squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PremierApex Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Well, an attempt is better than none.I'm not sure what happened with ALDM there Premier, would you say it was unlucky or wrong tactics? Well....my tactics were decent, but with the way ALDM plays-if someone gets hurt or especially red carded and we go down to 10men the 3-4-3 and the personnel on the field turn into the Hyde of the two faces... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadian Empire Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 I guess a few afternoons team character building won't do them any harm then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DinendelDucky Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 Week 7 in La liga Lutherville Press(LP)- Match of the Week Arcadia FC @ VolNation Volunteers Arcadia are coming off a huge victory against ALDM. Last week they put in five goals in the net against arguably the toughest defense in Primera. The five to one result was the most surprise drubbing of a top of the table club. Arcadia are finally starting to open a gap at the top of the table. This week is a true litmus test of their ability and deservedness as they are tested against the most decorated team in Liga history, VolNation. The Volunteers hope to climb up in the rankings this week and put themselves in control of their title run. VolNation is coming off a bye week that they desperately needed in order to recover following their close victory against ALDM. Look for the Volunteers to come out tying to prove that they are still relevant in the league. The home field advantage will propel the Volunteers to an early lead which they should be able to maintain through the end of the math. VolNation Volunteers 2 - 1 Arcadia FC Other Predictions: Atlético Luz Del Mar 2 - 0 Transvaal Springboks This is a matchup of two disappointing sides. Atlético are coming off two tough losses as they fall from grace. The 'Boks can't seem to stop their freefall after last year's dream season when they won the league. But now is a time of soul searching for both coaches and the players as they try to regain their footing. Look for Atlético to take advantage of Transvaal's poor form and take a first step back to competence. 1984 Duckies FC 3 - 1 Swamplandia Sinners The Sinners are coming off a surprising upset at home against Estrella which has helped them move out of the relegation zone, if only temporarily. The Duckies are having another dandy of a season as they move into a tie for the second spot (third on goal differential). Look for the Duckies to have a relatively easy time with the Sinners. Estrella Roja 2 - 1 Keville United FC This is the battle to get out of relegation. You never know quite what to expect from Roja. Some weeks they can come out with a squad that can compete with the best. Others (like last week) they barely look to be a Primera quality side. United has had one week of quality this season and hope to put together a second this week, however it will be a tough order on the road against Roja. Segunda Dun Carrig Bohs 4 - 1 PEI FC Dendarii FC 2 - 3 SiPS Estrellapuerto FC 2 - 0 Spartak MK FC Franzharia 1 - 5 A.M. Adepts FC Tercera S Team 3 - 1 Atlético Melloria Atlético Vinilandês 2 - 1 Redemptio Reds Compostela Artois 1 - 1 Boltonia Jianada United 2 - 4 El Entrego Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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