11/23/24
November 03, 2003
EPL Fantasy League Week 11 (November) ends with a brace from Matt Holland (who none of us have), includes another brace from Henry (who a lot of us have) and a missed penalty by Alan Shearer (who I have, dammit), and sees corpse's 37 Push Ups take the week honors with 66. Fooker took the overall lead after Saturday, but Muzzy Izzet and Dean Kiely got it back for me. A really interesting Week 12 approaches. (more inside)
posted by taupe to navel gazing at 05:42 PM - 69 comments
Gaah! "November", not "October". Time to change the template.
posted by taupe at 06:00 PM on November 03, 2003
Oh, it's still a brilliant table, taupe. I will have you know my F'd Off Dragons have moved into 6th from 10th overall in one week. That name change is doing us good. We're like the Charlton of the fantasy league! "We've tried to model ourselves on Charlton, they way they have done things, the way they have stayed in this division, the players they have bought and the way the manager goes about his job." (Actually, Birmingham manager Steve Bruce said that.)
posted by worldcup2002 at 09:00 PM on November 03, 2003
Where's lilnemo and his yahoo update? He kinda left us in the lurch last week. (Never mind that my team dropped two more places to #10 last week. We're still stuck there this week, but I may get some points from Hreidarrson cracking his head today.)
posted by worldcup2002 at 09:03 PM on November 03, 2003
Yahoo Update on the 'morrow wc2k2. You have my word.
posted by lilnemo at 09:17 PM on November 03, 2003
The only problem with saying that you want to emulate Charlton is that every bloody team coming from the first division says it, manages to limp in the premiership for one or two seasons and then get relegated. Sadly, Birmingham City don't seem to be living up to this expectation of mine.
posted by BigCalm at 04:00 AM on November 04, 2003
I'm thinking of changing my team name to The Muppets.
posted by squealy at 06:22 AM on November 04, 2003
But I really am trying to emulate Charlton. Is that so wrong? Meanwhile, I'm wondering what other dumb-ass name I can give my team so we can move into the top three. Myassis Dragons? The Welcome Dragons? Hahahahaha.
posted by worldcup2002 at 09:58 AM on November 04, 2003
The problem with managers saying that they want to emulate Charlton, is that almost invariably they then proceed to get beaten by Charlton, and then are relegated the following season. Here's hoping eh? FB? Squealy?
posted by BigCalm at 10:54 AM on November 04, 2003
You know I'm kidding right? Guys? FB? Calmy? squealy? Muppets?
posted by worldcup2002 at 11:48 AM on November 04, 2003
I seem to be trying to emulate Claudio Ranieri. Not Chelsea, and certainly not Abramovich, just Ranieri. I'm unhappy if the furniture in my house is in the same place three days in a row. I'm superstitiously attributing this last off-week to stopping the continual change of lineup, captain, team name and strip that had accompanied the previous good form. I may buy Anelka back.
posted by taupe at 01:04 PM on November 04, 2003
Damn, two players on my starting side were injuried and I didn't notice. That sucked :) I did better when I was on vacation ;)
posted by scully at 02:13 PM on November 04, 2003
I'm a winner!
posted by corpse at 02:54 PM on November 04, 2003
Oh my! I'm drifting toward the relegation zone, and I can't seem to do much about it. Maybe I should change my team name to Leeds.
posted by trox at 09:07 AM on November 05, 2003
Man, we should have totally had a Champions League Fantasy League too! I watch the games and i keep thinking i am getting points!
posted by StarFucker at 09:28 AM on November 05, 2003
Hey! Has anyone gotten yahoo points for the Monday game? I'm waiting for Hreidarrson to get some points. I need them to get my #9 spot back from the Fooker. "Lowered Expectations ..."
posted by worldcup2002 at 11:05 AM on November 05, 2003
I had no one playing on Monday so....no.
posted by StarFucker at 11:30 AM on November 05, 2003
I wasn't asking you, Fooker. I'm glad you're not getting any more points this week. I need my #9 spot back! ;-)
posted by worldcup2002 at 01:20 PM on November 05, 2003
Fucker, did you watch ManUre-Rangers yesterday? I did, have to say that C. Ronaldo is really impressing me, though I felt he could have passed a little sooner on some of his longer runs. Great defense too--I don't think Timmy had one stop that even was even mildly difficult.
posted by billsaysthis at 01:35 PM on November 05, 2003
You asked, "anyone"... Am i not anyone? Yes bill, he impresses me too with his skills, speed... What keeps me from being impressed overall is his inability to stay on his feet. He falls over much too easily.
posted by StarFucker at 01:50 PM on November 05, 2003
Hermann should get ponts for being the most injured player ever. I have never seen such a chump; 5 stitches in a head wound and barely able to walk, he still carried on.
posted by Fat Buddha at 02:27 PM on November 05, 2003
Is that all thats wrong with him?
posted by StarFucker at 02:31 PM on November 05, 2003
I'm changing my yahoo team name. Maybe it will work the same wonders as it has for my premierleague.com team.
posted by worldcup2002 at 02:37 PM on November 05, 2003
Blammos! is already taken...
posted by StarFucker at 02:38 PM on November 05, 2003
I'm thinking the Head Wound Hermanators.
posted by worldcup2002 at 03:31 PM on November 05, 2003
Just saw today's CL scores: disappointing that Arses won and kept their 2nd round hopes alive but did you guys see that Monaco score? Damn, I thought Deportivo were better than that, but then again what do I know about either team.
posted by billsaysthis at 03:56 PM on November 05, 2003
HOLY SHIT!! What the hell happened there? Deportivo IS a better team than that...good lord!
posted by StarFucker at 04:13 PM on November 05, 2003
It's so difficult to resist making more than one transfer a week when your team is shite. I'm distracting myself with this old cartoon thingy. This is me btw. Who is you?
posted by squealy at 04:38 PM on November 05, 2003
All of those toons are too negative, where's Mr. So-Excited I Could Schvitz From Waiting?
posted by billsaysthis at 07:24 PM on November 05, 2003
Interesting that no CL team has 12 points after four matches. Must be one of those "on any given day" kind of things.
posted by billsaysthis at 07:25 PM on November 05, 2003
Deportivo have been playing shit in all competitions for about 6 weeks. Nevertheless they play a style that I would like to see Blues adopt, with quick passes to feet. You never see them play a high ball.
posted by Fat Buddha at 02:39 AM on November 06, 2003
bill, there IS an over excited fan...
posted by StarFucker at 09:24 AM on November 06, 2003
I need to look more closely, though I'd suggest that page could use some thumbnails rather than having to click through so many.
posted by billsaysthis at 11:22 AM on November 06, 2003
Still no fookin' points for Hreidarrson. Maybe if lilnemo posted the yahoo table, then they'd go ahead and update it. I'm getting the feeling that I'm being robbed. yahoo is craptastic!
posted by worldcup2002 at 11:26 AM on November 06, 2003
Are you sure Hreidarsson even played?
posted by StarFucker at 02:05 AM on November 07, 2003
Wow. Was Clemence carrying a bat?
posted by worldcup2002 at 10:55 AM on November 07, 2003
It looked pretty innocuous to be fair. They both went up for a corner and the Hermanator headed Clem in the back of the head. It was just before half-time and he went off to get stiched up and came out for the second period with a huge bandage on his bonce. I think the commentator said he'd had seven stitches and Clem five. And they call footballers soft.
posted by squealy at 11:15 AM on November 07, 2003
I think you've just given me a new team name, squealy. Check it out on the yahoo.
posted by worldcup2002 at 11:45 AM on November 07, 2003
I can't access the Yahoo site. Let me guess - The Hermanators?
posted by squealy at 11:52 AM on November 07, 2003
Clemence wasn't such a big girls blouse about it though, he just carried on, no fuss, no oversized bandage.
posted by Fat Buddha at 12:59 PM on November 07, 2003
The Bandaged Bonces. btw, fellas, on another sporting note, this is absolutely brilliant: TROJAN GAMES. Check out video highlights of events such as Judo, Weightlifting and Precision Vaulting. I'm surprised the Brits among us haven't pointed this one out. Absolutely marvelous.
posted by worldcup2002 at 12:16 AM on November 08, 2003
WC: that site was posted to Mefi, if not here. Very funny stuff though.
posted by billsaysthis at 01:48 PM on November 08, 2003
What's MeFi? Hahahahaha. btw, my Charlton Emulators have now moved up to 4th overall, top for November. I know we have tomorrow and Monday left to play, but hey, take the sweetness where you may. Also, where's that lilnemo and his beautiful yahoo league table?
posted by worldcup2002 at 02:43 PM on November 08, 2003
I actually saw the Charlton v. Fulham (or, as I prefer to say just for the laughs, Addicks v. Cottagers) match on FSW this morning. Fulham never had it together, especially Boa Morte, though Charlton was hardly better in the first 65 or 70 minutes. Cottagers' win two weeks ago at ManUre is now seeming more and more like Cal's recent win over USC, just one of those days even the best teams have. And even though Addicks beat LFC earlier this season, they will not finish near the top without some improvement.
posted by billsaysthis at 04:41 PM on November 08, 2003
Bill, the premiership isn't as good as it likes to think it is, Charlton have an excellent chance of finishing in the top 6.
posted by Fat Buddha at 06:14 PM on November 08, 2003
LOL, FB. But then again, who is?
posted by billsaysthis at 07:54 PM on November 08, 2003
FB: After the disgrace today at Anfield, I am inclined to agree.
posted by billsaysthis at 12:24 PM on November 09, 2003
I watched that game on the box and thought Liverpool were a bit unlucky. I also watched Chelsea treat Newcastle the way a cat treats a half dead mouse. Impressive and scary.
posted by Fat Buddha at 03:10 PM on November 09, 2003
An analysis of the Deportivo Debacle
posted by Fat Buddha at 03:20 PM on November 09, 2003
We didn't get the Chelsea match, though from the score it probably would have been entertaining. But by disgrace I wasn't (only) referring to the Reds' play but to the two penalty kicks that supposedly world class referee didn't call. Especially the tackle on FSP.
posted by billsaysthis at 03:25 PM on November 09, 2003
What about this disgrace (or heartbreaker): "Murphy created a gilt-edged chance for Heskey in injury time, but the striker fell and managed only a faint connection, the ball slipping wide and and United were home and dry." I thought I'd post that before SF got to it. ;-) btw, my Charlton Emulators are truly living up to their name. I switched the name on a lark after we moved into #6 last week (just like Charlton). Now, we're #4, just like Charlton! This calls for a quote: "We're not getting carried away as it's not too long ago we were fourth-bottom. But it is very pleasing, especially with injuries meaning the team has changed so much. We've got a week off and this is the time to enjoy this. And we will enjoy it. It's fantastic but we know there's a long way to go." (actually, Charlton's Alan Curbishley said that.)
posted by worldcup2002 at 03:37 PM on November 09, 2003
Hey Brits, i bought some kippers this weekend in a can, what are they?
posted by StarFucker at 11:12 PM on November 09, 2003
They're kippers, see? And they come in a can. Stupid yanks...*muttermutter* :-)
posted by salmacis at 05:23 AM on November 10, 2003
It's becoming more and more clear that I haven't got the first fucking clue about football. Also that I'm a Jonah on goalkeepers. Not one clean sheet in 12 fucking weeks. I must sell Taylor to save my beloved Blues before all is lost.
posted by squealy at 08:42 AM on November 10, 2003
So will someone tell me what kippers are before i eat them? I'm a big fan of sardines, and these kippers were right there next to them, figured i would like them as well.
posted by StarFucker at 09:36 AM on November 10, 2003
As I said earlier they're smoked herrings. Now go eat them up like a good boy.
posted by squealy at 10:11 AM on November 10, 2003
Smoked herrings ay? Well, i'll let you know what i think of them.
posted by StarFucker at 11:13 AM on November 10, 2003
SpoFi: Score one for the kipper.
posted by worldcup2002 at 11:25 AM on November 10, 2003
That's awful wc2002. I've never had a kipper meself, they always looked a bit manky to me. Still, FB has built himself up into a fine figure of a man eating them, so they can't be all bad.
posted by squealy at 11:27 AM on November 10, 2003
Eh, wot? Manky? OK, you've got to explain that one. BrummyFilter: Manky, but not all that bad. Bostin, mate!
posted by worldcup2002 at 11:34 AM on November 10, 2003
Oh, I am utterly crushed. My Bandaged Bonces have dropped to 11th in the yahoo league. Horrible, horrible weekend, what with the Pool beaten by Man U. Bwaaaaaaaah. The only thing that can save the Bonces is hattricks today from Brett Emerton and Gary Naysmith. Hahahaha.
posted by worldcup2002 at 11:47 AM on November 10, 2003
Soon i will be on top of both leagues!
posted by StarFucker at 11:51 AM on November 10, 2003
Starfucker, kippers are a great and underated delicacy, lots of bones so you need big thick slices of crusty bread to help them down. The bread must be white and must be liberally spread with butter, not some chemical substitute. They are nothing like sardines. I would hesitate before having them out of a can, but I am bit snobby like that. Whatever you do, don't get stitched up like a kipper.
posted by Fat Buddha at 12:55 PM on November 10, 2003
Where do you get sardines that aren't in a can?
posted by StarFucker at 01:49 PM on November 10, 2003
The island of Sardinia is composed entirely of sardines. It's manky, mate.
posted by worldcup2002 at 02:28 PM on November 10, 2003
British Accents 116 Old McHenry Rd Long Grove, IL 60047 847 913 0855 Try those buggers, Starfucker, old chap. I claim Squealy's crap goalie mantle. I introduced Martyn into my team last week and he has conceded 2 in the first 12 minutes against the previously impotent Blackburn. That's not quite as inspired as dropping Crespo for Shearer though, as I did last week in the Yahoo league.
posted by Fat Buddha at 03:06 PM on November 10, 2003
Radzinski has scored. Game on!
posted by worldcup2002 at 03:09 PM on November 10, 2003
Right to it then: