On Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 4:51:30 PM UTC-5, Futbolmetrix wrote:
> Futbolmetrix 5 (Castori, Bruce, Michel, Ballardini 2)
> Alkamista 4 (Bruce 2, Koeman, Farke)
> MH 2 (Xisco, Farke)
> Werner 1 (Castori)

What? Nobody had Ole? (Not official yet, but it's happening once the paperwork is done and he can leave by "mutual agreement")

[PS: I fixed MH's score]

On Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 10:51:30 PM UTC+1, Futbolmetrix wrote:
> On Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 3:45:35 PM UTC-5, Werner Pichler wrote:
> > On Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 11:38:33 PM UTC+1, Futbolmetrix wrote:
> > > On Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 6:41:34 PM UTC-4, MH wrote:
> > > > On 2021-11-01 15:53, Futbolmetrix wrote:
> > > > > On Monday, November 1, 2021 at 5:11:38 PM UTC-4, Werner Pichler wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > >> Nobody had Nuno, huh.
> > > > >
> > > > > Yeah, Spurs somehow lucked out in the first 2-3 matches even though they were playing horribly, so we all thought Nuno was going to be OK.
> > > > >
> > > > > Anyway, I had missed that Michel (Getafe) got the boot on October 4.
> > > > >
> > > > > So standings are:
> > > > >
> > > > > Alkamista 3 (Bruce 2, Koeman)
> > > > > Futbolmetrix 3 (Castori, Bruce, Michel)
> > > > > Werner 1 (Castori)
> > > > > MH 1 (Xisco)
> > > > >
> > > > How are Kramer, Farke and Petkovic still hanging on?
> > >
> > > After leading Norwich to their first win of the season, Farke is gone. Point for MH.
> > And here I thought that you would gloat that - Preziosi or no Preziosi - Genoa have done
> > what they always do and sacked Ballardini.
> >
> I had missed that. Definitely grounds for gloating! And a 2-point return too. Updated standings:
>
> Futbolmetrix 5 (Castori, Bruce, Michel, Ballardini 2)
> Alkamista 4 (Bruce 2, Koeman, Farke)
> MH 2 (Xisco, Farke)
> Werner 1 (Castori)

Dardai's gone. 2 points for me.

Futbolmetrix 5 (Castori, Bruce, Michel, Ballardini 2)
Alkamista 4 (Bruce 2, Koeman, Farke)
Werner 3 (Castori, Dardai 2)
MH 2 (Xisco, Farke)

Andreazzoli and Arteta look very safe, and thanks to yesterday's last-minute win so does Glasner.
Only Jesse Marsch could still help me to a (joint) win.

Ciao,
Werner

On Monday, November 29, 2021 at 12:53:36 PM UTC+1, Werner Pichler wrote:
> On Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 10:51:30 PM UTC+1, Futbolmetrix wrote:
> > On Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 3:45:35 PM UTC-5, Werner Pichler wrote:
> > > On Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 11:38:33 PM UTC+1, Futbolmetrix wrote:
> > > > On Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 6:41:34 PM UTC-4, MH wrote:
> > > > > On 2021-11-01 15:53, Futbolmetrix wrote:
> > > > > > On Monday, November 1, 2021 at 5:11:38 PM UTC-4, Werner Pichler wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > >> Nobody had Nuno, huh.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Yeah, Spurs somehow lucked out in the first 2-3 matches even though they were playing horribly, so we all thought Nuno was going to be OK.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Anyway, I had missed that Michel (Getafe) got the boot on October 4.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > So standings are:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Alkamista 3 (Bruce 2, Koeman)
> > > > > > Futbolmetrix 3 (Castori, Bruce, Michel)
> > > > > > Werner 1 (Castori)
> > > > > > MH 1 (Xisco)
> > > > > >
> > > > > How are Kramer, Farke and Petkovic still hanging on?
> > > >
> > > > After leading Norwich to their first win of the season, Farke is gone. Point for MH.
> > > And here I thought that you would gloat that - Preziosi or no Preziosi - Genoa have done
> > > what they always do and sacked Ballardini.
> > >
> > I had missed that. Definitely grounds for gloating! And a 2-point return too. Updated standings:
> >
> > Futbolmetrix 5 (Castori, Bruce, Michel, Ballardini 2)
> > Alkamista 4 (Bruce 2, Koeman, Farke)
> > MH 2 (Xisco, Farke)
> > Werner 1 (Castori)
>
> Dardai's gone. 2 points for me.
> Futbolmetrix 5 (Castori, Bruce, Michel, Ballardini 2)
> Alkamista 4 (Bruce 2, Koeman, Farke)
> Werner 3 (Castori, Dardai 2)
> MH 2 (Xisco, Farke)
>
> Andreazzoli and Arteta look very safe, and thanks to yesterday's last-minute win so does Glasner.
> Only Jesse Marsch could still help me to a (joint) win.

Or not, as Alka has him too.

Ciao,
Werner

On 2021-11-29 05:11, Werner Pichler wrote:
> On Monday, November 29, 2021 at 12:53:36 PM UTC+1, Werner Pichler wrote:
>> On Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 10:51:30 PM UTC+1, Futbolmetrix wrote:
>>> On Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 3:45:35 PM UTC-5, Werner Pichler wrote:
>>>> On Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 11:38:33 PM UTC+1, Futbolmetrix wrote:
>>>>> On Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 6:41:34 PM UTC-4, MH wrote:
>>>>>> On 2021-11-01 15:53, Futbolmetrix wrote:
>>>>>>> On Monday, November 1, 2021 at 5:11:38 PM UTC-4, Werner Pichler wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Nobody had Nuno, huh.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Yeah, Spurs somehow lucked out in the first 2-3 matches even though they were playing horribly, so we all thought Nuno was going to be OK.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Anyway, I had missed that Michel (Getafe) got the boot on October 4.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> So standings are:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Alkamista 3 (Bruce 2, Koeman)
>>>>>>> Futbolmetrix 3 (Castori, Bruce, Michel)
>>>>>>> Werner 1 (Castori)
>>>>>>> MH 1 (Xisco)
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> How are Kramer, Farke and Petkovic still hanging on?
>>>>>
>>>>> After leading Norwich to their first win of the season, Farke is gone. Point for MH.
>>>> And here I thought that you would gloat that - Preziosi or no Preziosi - Genoa have done
>>>> what they always do and sacked Ballardini.
>>>>
>>> I had missed that. Definitely grounds for gloating! And a 2-point return too. Updated standings:
>>>
>>> Futbolmetrix 5 (Castori, Bruce, Michel, Ballardini 2)
>>> Alkamista 4 (Bruce 2, Koeman, Farke)
>>> MH 2 (Xisco, Farke)
>>> Werner 1 (Castori)
>>
>> Dardai's gone. 2 points for me.
>> Futbolmetrix 5 (Castori, Bruce, Michel, Ballardini 2)
>> Alkamista 4 (Bruce 2, Koeman, Farke)
>> Werner 3 (Castori, Dardai 2)
>> MH 2 (Xisco, Farke)
>>
>> Andreazzoli and Arteta look very safe, and thanks to yesterday's last-minute win so does Glasner.
>> Only Jesse Marsch could still help me to a (joint) win.
>
> Or not, as Alka has him too.

I am surprised, in hindsight, that nobody suggested Benitez. he might
be in trouble if they don't start winning soon. Injuries to Calvert-
Lewin and Richarlison have certainly not helped.
>
> Ciao,
> Werner
>

On Monday, November 29, 2021 at 9:29:45 AM UTC-5, MH wrote:
> On 2021-11-29 05:11, Werner Pichler wrote:
> > On Monday, November 29, 2021 at 12:53:36 PM UTC+1, Werner Pichler wrote:
> >> On Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 10:51:30 PM UTC+1, Futbolmetrix wrote:
> >>> On Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 3:45:35 PM UTC-5, Werner Pichler wrote:
> >>>> On Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 11:38:33 PM UTC+1, Futbolmetrix wrote:
> >>>>> On Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 6:41:34 PM UTC-4, MH wrote:
> >>>>>> On 2021-11-01 15:53, Futbolmetrix wrote:
> >>>>>>> On Monday, November 1, 2021 at 5:11:38 PM UTC-4, Werner Pichler wrote:
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Nobody had Nuno, huh.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Yeah, Spurs somehow lucked out in the first 2-3 matches even though they were playing horribly, so we all thought Nuno was going to be OK.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Anyway, I had missed that Michel (Getafe) got the boot on October 4.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> So standings are:
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Alkamista 3 (Bruce 2, Koeman)
> >>>>>>> Futbolmetrix 3 (Castori, Bruce, Michel)
> >>>>>>> Werner 1 (Castori)
> >>>>>>> MH 1 (Xisco)
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>> How are Kramer, Farke and Petkovic still hanging on?
> >>>>>
> >>>>> After leading Norwich to their first win of the season, Farke is gone. Point for MH.
> >>>> And here I thought that you would gloat that - Preziosi or no Preziosi - Genoa have done
> >>>> what they always do and sacked Ballardini.
> >>>>
> >>> I had missed that. Definitely grounds for gloating! And a 2-point return too. Updated standings:
> >>>
> >>> Futbolmetrix 5 (Castori, Bruce, Michel, Ballardini 2)
> >>> Alkamista 4 (Bruce 2, Koeman, Farke)
> >>> MH 2 (Xisco, Farke)
> >>> Werner 1 (Castori)
> >>
> >> Dardai's gone. 2 points for me.
> >> Futbolmetrix 5 (Castori, Bruce, Michel, Ballardini 2)
> >> Alkamista 4 (Bruce 2, Koeman, Farke)
> >> Werner 3 (Castori, Dardai 2)
> >> MH 2 (Xisco, Farke)
> >>
> >> Andreazzoli and Arteta look very safe, and thanks to yesterday's last-minute win so does Glasner.
> >> Only Jesse Marsch could still help me to a (joint) win.
> >
> > Or not, as Alka has him too.
> I am surprised, in hindsight, that nobody suggested Benitez. he might
> be in trouble if they don't start winning soon. Injuries to Calvert-
> Lewin and Richarlison have certainly not helped.

I would be surprised if he got the sack. His grand total transfer budget this summer was 1.5M pounds, and as you say, his two best players have been injured.

On 2021-11-29, Werner Pichler <wpichler@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Dardai's gone. 2 points for me.

Why is Korkut still considered an option by clubs?

On Monday, November 29, 2021 at 1:11:02 PM UTC+1, Werner Pichler wrote:
> On Monday, November 29, 2021 at 12:53:36 PM UTC+1, Werner Pichler wrote:
> > On Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 10:51:30 PM UTC+1, Futbolmetrix wrote:
> > > On Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 3:45:35 PM UTC-5, Werner Pichler wrote:
> > > > On Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 11:38:33 PM UTC+1, Futbolmetrix wrote:
> > > > > On Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 6:41:34 PM UTC-4, MH wrote:
> > > > > > On 2021-11-01 15:53, Futbolmetrix wrote:
> > > > > > > On Monday, November 1, 2021 at 5:11:38 PM UTC-4, Werner Pichler wrote:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >> Nobody had Nuno, huh.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Yeah, Spurs somehow lucked out in the first 2-3 matches even though they were playing horribly, so we all thought Nuno was going to be OK.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Anyway, I had missed that Michel (Getafe) got the boot on October 4.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > So standings are:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Alkamista 3 (Bruce 2, Koeman)
> > > > > > > Futbolmetrix 3 (Castori, Bruce, Michel)
> > > > > > > Werner 1 (Castori)
> > > > > > > MH 1 (Xisco)
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > How are Kramer, Farke and Petkovic still hanging on?
> > > > >
> > > > > After leading Norwich to their first win of the season, Farke is gone. Point for MH.
> > > > And here I thought that you would gloat that - Preziosi or no Preziosi - Genoa have done
> > > > what they always do and sacked Ballardini.
> > > >
> > > I had missed that. Definitely grounds for gloating! And a 2-point return too. Updated standings:
> > >
> > > Futbolmetrix 5 (Castori, Bruce, Michel, Ballardini 2)
> > > Alkamista 4 (Bruce 2, Koeman, Farke)
> > > MH 2 (Xisco, Farke)
> > > Werner 1 (Castori)
> >
> > Dardai's gone. 2 points for me.
> > Futbolmetrix 5 (Castori, Bruce, Michel, Ballardini 2)
> > Alkamista 4 (Bruce 2, Koeman, Farke)
> > Werner 3 (Castori, Dardai 2)
> > MH 2 (Xisco, Farke)
> >
> > Andreazzoli and Arteta look very safe, and thanks to yesterday's last-minute win so does Glasner.
> > Only Jesse Marsch could still help me to a (joint) win.
>
> Or not, as Alka has him too.

Leipzig have released Marsch from his contract.

Alkamista 6 (Bruce 2, Koeman, Farke, Marsch 2)
Futbolmetrix 5 (Castori, Bruce, Michel, Ballardini 2)
Werner 5 (Castori, Dardai 2, Marsch 2)
MH 2 (Xisco, Farke)

Ciao,
Werner

On Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 12:10:53 PM UTC-5, Werner Pichler wrote:

> Leipzig have released Marsch from his contract.
>
> Alkamista 6 (Bruce 2, Koeman, Farke, Marsch 2)
> Futbolmetrix 5 (Castori, Bruce, Michel, Ballardini 2)
> Werner 5 (Castori, Dardai 2, Marsch 2)
> MH 2 (Xisco, Farke)

RSSCSC sucks

On 2021-12-05 14:49, Futbolmetrix wrote:
> On Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 12:10:53 PM UTC-5, Werner Pichler wrote:
>
>> Leipzig have released Marsch from his contract.
>>
>> Alkamista 6 (Bruce 2, Koeman, Farke, Marsch 2)
>> Futbolmetrix 5 (Castori, Bruce, Michel, Ballardini 2)
>> Werner 5 (Castori, Dardai 2, Marsch 2)
>> MH 2 (Xisco, Farke)
>
> RSSCSC sucks
>
Puel finally gone, which can't be a surprise to anyone. I basically
tossed a coin between him and Petkovic for my last pick in this
competition. And of course I got it wrong.

On Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 10:49:08 PM UTC+1, Futbolmetrix wrote:
> On Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 12:10:53 PM UTC-5, Werner Pichler wrote:
>
> > Leipzig have released Marsch from his contract.
> >
> > Alkamista 6 (Bruce 2, Koeman, Farke, Marsch 2)
> > Futbolmetrix 5 (Castori, Bruce, Michel, Ballardini 2)
> > Werner 5 (Castori, Dardai 2, Marsch 2)
> > MH 2 (Xisco, Farke)
>
> RSSCSC sucks

Daniele's anti-weauxfing sorcery knows no bounds.
Monaco relieve Niko Kovač of his duties 24 hours before the deadline.

Alkamista 6 (Bruce 2, Koeman, Farke, Marsch 2)
Futbolmetrix 6 (Castori, Bruce, Michel, Ballardini 2, Kovač)
Werner 5 (Castori, Dardai 2, Marsch 2)
MH 2 (Xisco, Farke)

Ciao,
Werner

On Friday, December 31, 2021 at 3:51:41 AM UTC+2, Werner Pichler wrote:
> On Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 10:49:08 PM UTC+1, Futbolmetrix wrote:
> > On Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 12:10:53 PM UTC-5, Werner Pichler wrote:
> >
> > > Leipzig have released Marsch from his contract.
> > >
> > > Alkamista 6 (Bruce 2, Koeman, Farke, Marsch 2)
> > > Futbolmetrix 5 (Castori, Bruce, Michel, Ballardini 2)
> > > Werner 5 (Castori, Dardai 2, Marsch 2)
> > > MH 2 (Xisco, Farke)
> >
> > RSSCSC sucks
> Daniele's anti-weauxfing sorcery knows no bounds.
> Monaco relieve Niko Kovač of his duties 24 hours before the deadline..
> Alkamista 6 (Bruce 2, Koeman, Farke, Marsch 2)
> Futbolmetrix 6 (Castori, Bruce, Michel, Ballardini 2, Kovač)
> Werner 5 (Castori, Dardai 2, Marsch 2)
> MH 2 (Xisco, Farke)

Yay! RSSCSC rulezzz! (we should announce the tie-breaking rules next year. I vote for the player who guessed most different managers)

On Saturday, January 1, 2022 at 9:32:42 AM UTC+1, Futbolmetrix wrote:
> On Friday, December 31, 2021 at 3:51:41 AM UTC+2, Werner Pichler wrote:
> > On Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 10:49:08 PM UTC+1, Futbolmetrix wrote:
> > > On Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 12:10:53 PM UTC-5, Werner Pichler wrote:
> > >
> > > > Leipzig have released Marsch from his contract.
> > > >
> > > > Alkamista 6 (Bruce 2, Koeman, Farke, Marsch 2)
> > > > Futbolmetrix 5 (Castori, Bruce, Michel, Ballardini 2)
> > > > Werner 5 (Castori, Dardai 2, Marsch 2)
> > > > MH 2 (Xisco, Farke)
> > >
> > > RSSCSC sucks
> > Daniele's anti-weauxfing sorcery knows no bounds.
> > Monaco relieve Niko Kovač of his duties 24 hours before the deadline.
> > Alkamista 6 (Bruce 2, Koeman, Farke, Marsch 2)
> > Futbolmetrix 6 (Castori, Bruce, Michel, Ballardini 2, Kovač)
> > Werner 5 (Castori, Dardai 2, Marsch 2)
> > MH 2 (Xisco, Farke)
>
> Yay! RSSCSC rulezzz! (we should announce the tie-breaking rules next year.. I vote for the player who guessed most different managers)

Don't get cocky! Monaco *officially* confirmed the sacking only today, 20 hours after the deadline...

Ciao,
Werner

On 2021-11-29 07:36, Al Kamista wrote:
> On Monday, November 29, 2021 at 9:29:45 AM UTC-5, MH wrote:

>>>> MH 2 (Xisco, Farke)
>>>>
>>>> Andreazzoli and Arteta look very safe, and thanks to yesterday's last-minute win so does Glasner.
>>>> Only Jesse Marsch could still help me to a (joint) win.
>>>
>>> Or not, as Alka has him too.
>> I am surprised, in hindsight, that nobody suggested Benitez. he might
>> be in trouble if they don't start winning soon. Injuries to Calvert-
>> Lewin and Richarlison have certainly not helped.
>
> I would be surprised if he got the sack. His grand total transfer budget this summer was 1.5M pounds, and as you say, his two best players have been injured.

And Rafa is gone as well. Not sure why they sold Digne, replacing him
with an untried LB. I can understand Paterson, who has looked pretty
good for Scotland and Rangers when given the chance, since Coleman,
perhaps the best bargain in EPL history, has never been quite the same
since the horrific injury, and is also getting long in the tooth.

Everton's squad is not that bad, but they have certainly had lots of key
injuries this year. Could easily get dragged into the relegation fight
now (it is not like they have not been close before in the last 20
years). They need Richarlison and Calvert-Lewin to stay healthy, and
Doucouré to give what he is capable of every game, as well as others
like Allan, Mina, Gray and Townsend to pull up their socks.

On 2021-10-04 11:08, MH wrote:
> On 2021-10-03 20:53, Futbolmetrix wrote:
>> On Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 4:27:53 PM UTC-4, MH wrote:
>>> On 2021-09-15 09:27, Al Kamista wrote:
>>>> Same rules as last two seasons:
>>>>
>>>> You get 10 probability points which you can allocate to any active
>>>> head coach in one of Europe's big 5 leagues (ENG, ESP, GER, ITA,
>>>> FRA). Goal is to have the most points by December 31st 2021, based
>>>> on fired coaches.
>>>> Only three rules:
>>>> 1) The coach has to be active at a club in one of the Big 5 leagues
>>>> when you submit your entry (duh)
>>>> 2) You can allocate a maximum of 3 points to a coach (to ensure a
>>>> minimum of 4 coaches per entry)
>>>> 3) No limit on number of coaches (i.e. you can nominate up top 10 if
>>>> you like)
>>>>
>>>> Deadline: Saturday September 18
>>>>
>>> Frank Kramer 1

Still there, surprisingly
>>> Arteta 1
>>> Dyche 1

Just fired

>>> Xisco 1

Fired

>>> Sampaoli 1

Still there
>>> Reis 1

Still there
>>> Weinzierl 1

Still there

>>> Leitl 1

Still there
>>> Farke 1

Fired

>>> Petkovic 1

fired

Only 4 right over the whole season. Not very good.