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From: Park

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231396.42 in reply to 231396.41
Date: 1/11/2013 7:11:17 AM
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I'd have a sly fiver on Ashington, they've got enough of a cushion in the league to play weakened teams in a couple of games and they seem to have managed game shape and enthusiasm well so far.


I pushed the boat out a bit in terms of minutes and enthusiasm last week so I need the draw to be as kind as possible. Bringing in a player or two would be nice, but doubt I can afford to improve on any of my starting 5 with the cash I have. Last season I brought in a monster C, but he ended up being benched more most of the final anyway and turned out to be an unnecessary waste of £600k.

I really, really promised myself I'd save some money this season too.

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231396.43 in reply to 231396.42
Date: 1/11/2013 7:56:02 AM
Durham Wasps
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Its difficult to predict anything in the Cup, since a lot comes down to who wants it. Tatatallfella went close last season and have to be the team to beat again.

I'm just happy to still be in the tournament. This is the furthest I've been, and to make the last 16 is a real boost, though admittedly the draw has been mostly kind to me. The cheque for winning each week is making the bank manager happy, even if the fans don't always appreciate us resting players for League games.

I'd like to add something to what Mikramus said about this being All Star Week. The additional problem is the inherent risk in resting your starters in Saturday's League game, assuming you need them for two Cup games. Of course half of us are only going to have one Cup game, most likely leaving our starters with fewer minutes than we'd want.

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231396.44 in reply to 231396.43
Date: 1/11/2013 8:49:52 AM
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You can still schedule a scrimmage for Thursday if you get knocked out on Tuesday, I think.

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231396.45 in reply to 231396.44
Date: 1/11/2013 8:56:01 AM
Durham Wasps
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I've just checked that, and you're right. Thanks. Its good to be aware of that, just in case.

If anyone else is wondering, you have until noon Wednesday, server time.

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231396.46 in reply to 231396.41
Date: 1/11/2013 9:20:24 AM
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*was* sitting on a bit of cash - I bought another English big earlier this week. They ain't cheap.

Unless I can shift Shelden for a decent sum at the end of next week, my cards are played.

So, I pick whichever team cheats, sorry, hires a monster for the final. Although it should be noted that even against a monster in last season's final that my guys stayed right in the game until foul trouble in the 4th quarter (caused by said monster, admittedly) left me out of bigs and uncompetitive for the last eight minutes or so.

If I do shift Shelden for what I paid for him, and get to the final, then maybe I have a few options.

At the end of the day though, my top priority is getting home advantage in the playoffs. A third tournament win will have to play second fiddle to my league ambitions.

From: Park

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231396.48 in reply to 231396.47
Date: 1/11/2013 12:12:09 PM
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I wouldn't underestimate any of the EBBL teams still in it, even little Mikitos really. Doubt anyone except Tata has the confidence to take a decent shot at Tigers in the league yet so the Cup is the best bet for most of us.

Not to mention that it only takes 500k or so of tactical investment to elicit tales of woe like this beaut:

So, I pick whichever team cheats, sorry, hires a monster for the final. Although it should be noted that even against a monster in last season's final that my guys stayed right in the game until foul trouble in the 4th quarter (caused by said monster, admittedly) left me out of bigs and uncompetitive for the last eight minutes or so.


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231396.50 in reply to 231396.49
Date: 1/11/2013 1:48:40 PM
Tide of Fire
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Come on Los Mikitositus!

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231396.51 in reply to 231396.50
Date: 1/11/2013 2:56:36 PM
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thanks for the support guys :)

I am going the whole way to the final and beat the might Fella!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

just kidding

the tournament isnt important for me, will try to get 2 more wins from the next 3 league games and than I should be in a good position to avoid the drop this season, more I didnt expect or want to happen...

good luck to all the remaining teams

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