Fantasy Football

Post by **polehawk** » August 4, 2008, 1:00 pm

Just don't pick the three that I got.

I don't think it matters if you pick same players as someone else. I let the computer pick most of my team.

Post by **souness** » August 6, 2008, 8:11 pm

hello ive enterd i think.i recognise names like bob and irish allan so think ok.
sean.

Post by **Gozzo** » August 9, 2008, 7:08 pm

The fantasy football FU league has 11 teams now. That should make it a lot of fun, with plenty of opportunities for some good old fashioned ragging.

Looking forward to kick-off..... and a bit of a laugh.

Post by **polehawk** » August 9, 2008, 10:27 pm

If you want a laugh, wait until you see my team. I had Ronaldo in my lineup but overheard (overread?) in the forum that he's out until October so dumped him and his 14M price tag.

Anyone know how long Mickey Rooney will be out? He's also in my lineup.

I'm surprised they haven't kicked me out of this league already.

Post by **beer monkey** » August 9, 2008, 10:54 pm

think i might make a slight adjustment to my line up...

Post by **BobHelm** » August 10, 2008, 10:44 am

Rooney is recovered I believe PH. Not sure if he will play today in the Charity Shield but should be up to the opening match in the league next week.
Yes if you look at a player in the FL & see the i by a players name has a red background then there is some additional information available on him. In the case of Ronaldo it says he has a foot injury & is expected back in October...

Post by **Zidane** » August 10, 2008, 1:30 pm

I see that Saha is out injured.....yet again !!

Not bad 60k per week for 10 games a season,if youre lucky !
Must use the same physio as Harry Kewell

Zidane

Post by **stattointhailand** » August 12, 2008, 10:52 pm

Sell him to Bournemouth ........ or get their physio up to Old Trafford ...... Somehow, whether by luck or skill they have got the origional "sick note" Darren Anderton fit, playing, and scoring goals.

Or maybe it's coz they signed him on a "pay when play" basis.

Post by **BobHelm** » August 13, 2008, 11:23 am

A good deal for Bournmouth, he might be getting on in years but there are hardly any miles on the clock!!!

Post by **Irish Alan** » August 13, 2008, 3:12 pm

stattointhailand wrote:Sell him to Bournemouth ........ or get their physio up to Old Trafford ...... Somehow, whether by luck or skill they have got the origional "sick note" Darren Anderton fit, playing, and scoring goals. Or maybe it's coz they signed him on a "pay when play" basis.

DARREN ANDERTON FIT???

He is not a physio... He is the messiah. I wonder did he utter words like, "Lazarus, I mean Anderton pick up thy bed and walk."

Post by **polehawk** » August 18, 2008, 8:31 pm

Week 1 of Fantasy Football was very interesting. My goal in joining the league is to learn more about the game and I'm off to a flying start. Watched most of the Arsenal, Chelsea, Man City and Man Utd games. Learning which players and teams have game and which fantasy owners do not. Mine. OK, my team is in last place but the other owners will never live it down if a Yank finishes ahead of any of them.

Post by **stattointhailand** » August 19, 2008, 11:12 am

Anyone wishing to see how Polehawks selections fair, can tune into any game on UBC at the weekend. You will be able to tell which players he has selected as they will all be wearing padding and crash helmets

Post by **polehawk** » August 19, 2008, 12:29 pm

Also, my players have red exclamation points (injured, won't be playing) under their names.

Post by **Brian Davis** » August 20, 2008, 11:31 am

[quote="polehawk"]Week 1 of Fantasy Football was very interesting. My goal in joining the league is to learn more about the game and I'm off to a flying start. Watched most of the Arsenal, Chelsea, Man City and Man Utd games. Learning which players and teams have game and which fantasy owners do not. Mine. OK, my team is in last place but the other owners will never live it down if a Yank finishes ahead of any of them.

[/quote]

Good for you giving it a go. I make the comparison of myself predicting American Football and I wouldn't have much of a clue. With my defence leaking goals, forwards ineffective, it was only Arteta and Downing that saved me from complete embarrassment. One might have expected Pompey to put up a better show at Chelsea, but were outplayed. Spurs fans would surely have hoped for something at Boro. And the Geordies surprised everyone by getting a point at United. But wasn't it quiet when Newcastle scored! Ha ha. Man U fans? not used to that.

Post by **beer monkey** » August 20, 2008, 10:29 pm

I see some club owner has sacked his manager after the first game..and installed a top flight geezer who 'says' he knows whats what.

Post by **stattointhailand** » August 20, 2008, 10:35 pm

And the Geordies surprised everyone by getting a point at United. But wasn't it quiet when Newcastle scored! Ha ha. Man U fans? not used to that

Didn't suprise me

Man U are often below par on week one (and two and three last year

) and Newcastle have in recent years usually had a good week one result ...... ITS THE REST OF THE SEASON I'M WORRIED ABOUT

Post by **Irish Alan** » August 21, 2008, 12:25 am

Given didn't let me down, okay conceded a goal but got 6 points for him. Have Sol Campbell in defense, scored 0...

Should have picked Glen Campbell. I'm dropping him this week as Portsmouth are playing Man. U... (Sorry Ralph.)

Post by **Brian Davis** » August 21, 2008, 8:26 am

[quote="Irish Alan"] Have Sol Campbell in defense, scored 0... him this week as Portsmouth are playing Man. U... (Sorry Ralph.)[/quote]

Snap!

Post by **stattointhailand** » August 21, 2008, 1:57 pm

I'm bringing Pompy defenders in this week BECAUSE they are playing against Man Utd "powder-puff" attack.

What is Wenger thinking about by signing Silvestre ....... it must be that he is feeling sorry for a fellow Frenchman ......... now he could really please the Man Utd fans by buying Saha as well

Post by **Galee** » August 21, 2008, 2:15 pm

stattointhailand wrote:I'm bringing Pompy defenders in this week BECAUSE they are playing against Man Utd "powder-puff" attack.

You could be right Statto. Zidanes not looking forward to this weekend. Reckons Pompey are a bogey side for Utd.

If Utd had trouble scoring against them over 120mins at Wembley, what are their chances of scoring at Fratton Park over 90 mins?

Could be another 0-0.