Offensive Defenders

sterlingice · 06-22-2003, 04:15 AM

I'm considering looking for a defender who has both solid defending and solid playmaking. I'm hoping it will help bolster my midfield a little more but is that flawed? Does anyone play an offensive middle defender? Does it add to midfield? attack? Nothing at all?

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Havok · 06-22-2003, 04:45 AM

Why in gods name would you need Midfield help

You train midfielders and already have a good midfield.

Its not a bad idea for a team that runs a 4-4-2 or a 5-4-1 because they might need a midfield boost.

Playing your central defender offensive in a 3-5-2 is gonna weaken your central defense. And when you get you Divison IV next season your gonna be up against Excellent and Formidable strikers, your gonna need all the central defense you can get

lytic · 06-22-2003, 04:49 AM

Look at my friendly games... then look at my dynasty for his stats.

sterlingice · 06-22-2003, 05:08 AM

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Originally posted by lytic
Look at my friendly games... then look at my dynasty for his stats.

Hm... you have Danhoff there and combines with a *** extra, a **~ or *** and a ** at offensive for a passable. He probably gives you a full level there, it seems. Then again, you paid a lot for him- that's the kind of cash I can't find anywhere. I knew I had read someone was playing an offensive defender somewhere and it must have been your thread, lytic. I don't have an original bone in my body but I'm good at seeing what works for others

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Poli · 06-22-2003, 07:39 AM

In the run and shoot, there are no such thing as defenders. We have "not so close to the fronters". Both of my "central defenders" are good at scoring, one passable, the other solid. Both are solid defenders as well.

I sometimes play them offensive, depending on how desperate I am. Read, I'm playing them offensive for the match against the Superstars.

I'm also shooting a 253 at them.

Coffee Warlord · 06-22-2003, 10:07 AM

I prefer to call them 'score less than other-ers'.

damnMikeBrown · 06-22-2003, 10:34 AM

Ardent, I'm sure you were throwing the scoring level in there just for effect. You know, I'm sure, that offensive defenders only rely on defending, playmaking & some stamina. I just thought I'd clarify for somebody who didn't know. Scoring has absolutely nothing to do with any defenders, no matter how you play them.

lytic · 06-22-2003, 04:04 PM

I paid a premium price for him, you can find someone like him for less. When I just need a guy, I don't mind paying a little bit extra for him... He was also 19 which makes him worth more. If you get an older guy I'm sure you could get one for half the amount.

with a 5-4-1, you *NEED* an offensive defender.

06-22-2003, 04:45 AM	#2
Havok College Starter Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Florida	Why in gods name would you need Midfield help You train midfielders and already have a good midfield. Its not a bad idea for a team that runs a 4-4-2 or a 5-4-1 because they might need a midfield boost. Playing your central defender offensive in a 3-5-2 is gonna weaken your central defense. And when you get you Divison IV next season your gonna be up against Excellent and Formidable strikers, your gonna need all the central defense you can get __________________ Maniacal Misfitz - We're better than you and we know it!

06-22-2003, 04:49 AM	#3
lytic College Benchwarmer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: back in Nebraska (for a couple years)	Look at my friendly games... then look at my dynasty for his stats. __________________ Hattrick stuff: SouthPark Cows' General Manager (Est Season 16) U20 South Korea Trainer (Season 19-22) Hattrick Moderator (since Season 22) Evil Gargs' Hater (since Season 18) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-- My Pro Soccer Story

06-22-2003, 07:39 AM	#5
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	In the run and shoot, there are no such thing as defenders. We have "not so close to the fronters". Both of my "central defenders" are good at scoring, one passable, the other solid. Both are solid defenders as well. I sometimes play them offensive, depending on how desperate I am. Read, I'm playing them offensive for the match against the Superstars. I'm also shooting a 253 at them. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

06-22-2003, 04:04 PM	#8
lytic College Benchwarmer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: back in Nebraska (for a couple years)	I paid a premium price for him, you can find someone like him for less. When I just need a guy, I don't mind paying a little bit extra for him... He was also 19 which makes him worth more. If you get an older guy I'm sure you could get one for half the amount. with a 5-4-1, you NEED an offensive defender. __________________ Hattrick stuff: SouthPark Cows' General Manager (Est Season 16) U20 South Korea Trainer (Season 19-22) Hattrick Moderator (since Season 22) Evil Gargs' Hater (since Season 18) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-- My Pro Soccer Story

06-22-2003, 10:07 AM	#6
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	I prefer to call them 'score less than other-ers'.

06-22-2003, 10:34 AM	#7
damnMikeBrown College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cincinnati, OH	Ardent, I'm sure you were throwing the scoring level in there just for effect. You know, I'm sure, that offensive defenders only rely on defending, playmaking & some stamina. I just thought I'd clarify for somebody who didn't know. Scoring has absolutely nothing to do with any defenders, no matter how you play them.

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