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S.117 Champions League - Preview (29/08/2014 01:57)

 

 

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New Feature - Flair or Flop?

The ML community was surprised by the news of the new trait for players - Ball Control. I went to ask some of the top managers what do they think:

Q: What do you think of this new feature?

A: "I'm almost completely pro-BC..the only opposition i've had against it that I rely a lot on flair and I do feel a bit sad that that is losing some of its potency" (ensatusafia, Vagabonds FC's manager. S.115 CL Champions)

"It's hard to say, no one knows" (Roggbif, Blest's manager. CL holders, 3 times chapions, 8 times finalists)

 

Q: How do you think it will affect the game?

A: "I'm convinced it will mean that individual players will be gaining more than before, which puts my already in danger record even more so. In the short term, I think High Society is right in that some offensive play will be a bit less sustained. Longer term I think that Q may go down a tiny bit, and that players will take maybe a bit longer to develop. It is a step towards a more textured/less Q inflated game, but honestly I don't think it will do much. If i go back to training youths, maybe they will be sold at 22-23 instead of 20-21. For the most part though it remains to be seen." (ensatusafia)

"How important will it be? Vital? Part of? It's hard to say, it's so unsure right now, probably know some more after some league games" (Roggbif)

 

Q: What do you have to say about the rumours about the value drop of players because of this new feature?

A: "To me, from this history, I think player values dropping are a good thing. The market often drove prices ridiculously high on some players at points in ML history, and despite selling "cheap," I was definitely amongst those that benefited greatly from this. I am not sure what others will think, but the way you phrased it at least makes me think people are worried about it.(ensatusafia)

"It's obvious that the Q will drop, but hey, Q isn't everything, maybe the best managers will be even better. I don't think the value will drop. Quality players are after all... quality players, and if you have players with amazing stats, the price will be high no mather what, it's not unrealistic that the players with very high ball control will raise in price...(Roggbif)


Q: About the CL: Which group do you think is the toughest? Who do you think is gonna win? How well your league teams will do this season?

A: "I took a glance a few days ago and noted in my department forums that upon a quick skim, group 1 looked like it might be the most formidable. I think the US has performed notably for several seasons now and were due a bit of a CL stumble. Now, with that said, I am picking Brad G Strikers to win because it seems like its only a matter of time before he finds a way to do it." (ensatusafia)

"Group A looks insane strong, happy to get out of that group alive. On the other hand, group 6 is some of the weakest CL groups in history. My favourite... Lions of Darkness. If you don't include last season, or my team, last time it was a Norwegian winner... was a Supercup win in season 100... I'm pretty sure the Norwegian won't follow up last seasons double(Roggbif)

 

ensatusafia added"I would love to see the north american gainer competition pick up. I think that would greatly start to strengthen both the American and Canadian leagues and create more of a competitive atmosphere and community outside of the two Divisions."

 

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