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NT & U21 Season 44

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From: Mr JJ
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Date: 11/20/2018 08:29:44
Bournemouth Drunkers
II.1
Overall Posts Rated:
6363
U21 Sakartvelo 84 - 91 U21 England (48443)

Third win in the first close match we had so far in the group! After 3 balanced quarters we took a small margin in the 4th, that led us to the victory. It was a good and important win, also considering the difference in the attitude of the game (TIE vs CRUNCH).

The most postive thing is that our players are still growing well, thanks to the great work the GM are doing, indeed our rating are greater match after match. All the players brought something good, with 4 players in double digit and a good contribution from the bench. We had some players around 20 points (Loughran 20p, Barral 18p+12r) and it is needed a mention to our starting PG that almost had a triple double with 8p-10as-11r.

Our group is split with 4 undefeated teams and 4 teams with 0 wins. In the next round we will face the competitive Greece, we will need a win to remain in the upper side of the group!

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Date: 11/20/2018 09:49:19
Durham Wasps
II.2
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Sunderland Boilermakers
I didn't actually notice the crunch. Well played. Squad looks decent.

Senior NT lost to extra effort again. We're in that group of countries who if they want to qualify and do well in the next stage need to hold on to their enthusiasm which leaves us vulnerable to those just a bit below us who only have the ambition of winning a couple of games a season.

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Date: 11/20/2018 15:12:53
Tide of Fire
III.4
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Yup

We lost by 1, struggling for shape on a few key players. We’ve lost some significant stats on some older ones too. Bit of bad luck.

From: Mr JJ
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Date: 11/27/2018 03:35:58
Bournemouth Drunkers
II.1
Overall Posts Rated:
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England U21 82 - 90 Hellas U21 (48444)

First loss of the season and without any doubt it was an heavy one for our future in this group.
We faced the second consecutive CRUNCH and this time it was an harder battle than last match. We stayed in the game for the entire match and we had the ball for the lead with 34seconds to play but unfortunately we missed it.

Thinking about it maybe it could be predictable a crunch from Greece because it was their last chance, but I didn't want to give away all our enth. What did you do instead?

However looking at our ratings I can honestly say that we are still getting better and I am sure we still have a chance in this group!






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297071.13 in reply to 297071.12
Date: 11/27/2018 09:07:09
Durham Wasps
II.2
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Second Team:
Sunderland Boilermakers
I would be against a crunch in that match. You'd have been putting in too much to gain something in one game when you have three left. So I think you did the right thing. Personally I'd have been more likely to TIE it than crunch.

I would not have expected Greece to crunch either. I've had a little contact with the u21 in the past and given that they're a bigger country in BB than us I'm surprised they felt the need. Not sure it helps their season though.

I think also you played quite well last night. Your squad is very good in u21 terms. Things look good despite the loss.

From: Mr JJ
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297071.15 in reply to 297071.14
Date: 12/11/2018 03:33:28
Bournemouth Drunkers
II.1
Overall Posts Rated:
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Slovenija U21 68 - 49 England U21 (48453)

I feel so sorry about yesterday match. We went through with great enthusiasm and after the 1st quarter (13-4) I really thought we can bring this game home but then our perfect defense become a big black hole...

I probably misjudged our offense, but our outside lineup has grown a lot since the start of the season, instead our big men haven't done the same and also our best inside player has had 6 of game shape for most of the time.

Lesson learned, I am alrealdy preparing the best 20y for next season

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Date: 12/11/2018 08:17:09
Tide of Fire
III.4
Overall Posts Rated:
352352
Thanks mate!

From: LA-Vecx

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297071.17 in reply to 297071.15
Date: 12/11/2018 08:18:12
Tide of Fire
III.4
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Unlucky JJ, good job this season!

From: Mr JJ

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Date: 12/12/2018 07:50:58
Bournemouth Drunkers
II.1
Overall Posts Rated:
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I hoped to achieve better results :/

Last edited by Mr JJ at 12/12/2018 07:51:26

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