EPL Fantasy League Week 17 (December). The weather wiped out two games. Damien Duff wrecked his shoulder. BigCalm got 58 to beat the rest of us. I'm tired. (more inside)
posted by taupe to navel gazing at 08:33 PM - 22 comments
Yes, these postponements really hurt my points this week. I was hoping to get some serious points but now i am out in the Yahoo AND this league because of this crap... Did anyone watch the highly entertaining game between Leeds and Manchester City today? Leeds were seriously outplayed but MC just didn't seem to have their whole heart in it. In the end, i think a 1-1 draw was deserved by both sides, i am just pissed that i transferred Sibierski when i did...
posted by StarFucker at 01:33 AM on December 23, 2003
Yep, despite a good week, I think it's time to ring the changes before all the christmas games, with Jay Jay going off to the African nations too. It's a bit tight in this league, with only 34 points between 11th and 20th.
posted by BigCalm at 03:06 AM on December 23, 2003
I hate this bastard league, it gives me a migraine.
posted by Fat Buddha at 03:24 AM on December 23, 2003
I guess it could have been a lot worse. At least two of my subs made it off the bench and scored eight points between them. And a little bird just told me about a recent change in corner-taking responsibities at a team that scores a lot of their goals from set-pieces. Don't think I'm telling you bunch of losers though.
posted by squealy at 08:42 AM on December 23, 2003
That Dodd, who would have thunk it!
posted by Fat Buddha at 11:49 AM on December 23, 2003
BC, JJ got a one game reprieve from his national call up and will remain in England until Jan 10 or so...
posted by billsaysthis at 02:15 PM on December 23, 2003
I'm glad you have a migraine FB. It serves you right for spoiling my fun.
posted by squealy at 02:26 PM on December 23, 2003
A bit of a disappointing week for all it seems... As for McEveley, well, he was the cheapest player around. And I can't afford to replace him, even though his value has gone up since the start of the season.
posted by sauril at 03:59 PM on December 23, 2003
phew. my team didn't tank despite being out of the loop for almost two weeks. they didn't get better either so i'll consider that a small victory.
posted by gspm at 06:05 PM on December 23, 2003
Out of the loop?
posted by StarFucker at 02:43 AM on December 24, 2003
For those of you who have McEveley in your squad, don't forget to change the order of your subs, a couple of key players are injured today and aren't showing as such (yet) on the team sheet.
posted by kWaCkY at 04:29 AM on December 26, 2003
Go on, help these bloody Yanks out.
posted by Fat Buddha at 05:36 AM on December 26, 2003
Well, yours is a lost cause FB. I may as well help those with hope.
posted by kWaCkY at 03:32 PM on December 26, 2003
Hahah, it was assumed by some that I was a lost cause last year, but I wasn't, no-one ever is. We all have hope.
posted by Fat Buddha at 05:29 AM on December 27, 2003
I heard about your Stalingradesque fight back. Seeing as it's my first season, I'm aiming for survival. Europe would be a bouns and top spot my rightful position ;-)
posted by kWaCkY at 12:35 PM on December 27, 2003
SF, you must be really excited after Friday. Not only was Heskey relegated to the Sub List while Kewell was healthy enough to start but Kirkland broke a finger and will guarantee Dudek the starting spot for 3-4 weeks. Plus FSP got his first EPL goal, Owen and Baros are getting ready for a January return. Now if only GH will find a willing victim sucker to take Emile off his hands in the transfer window!
posted by billsaysthis at 01:13 PM on December 27, 2003
Yes, yes...i am quite happy... I am NOT happy however about dropping another place in both leagues!
posted by StarFucker at 01:37 PM on December 27, 2003
Murphy got two assists as well. That must cheer you up, seeing as you think he's so crap.
posted by squealy at 02:13 PM on December 27, 2003
Poor Fucker, the Fates give with one hand and take with the other.
posted by billsaysthis at 04:34 PM on December 27, 2003
What happened to Houllier? I thought he had some sense when FSP started Friday but sure enough he couldn't leave his favorite pet on the bench twice in a row.
posted by billsaysthis at 12:35 PM on December 28, 2003
He has no sense, when are you going to realize this?
posted by StarFucker at 11:19 PM on December 30, 2003
The "for-amateurs" table:
posted by taupe at 08:37 PM on December 22, 2003