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September 21, 2004
EPL Fantasy League, Week 6: - ahem, results inside.
| # | Team | Manager | Gam | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deadly Calm | Big Calm | 70 | 412 |
| 2 | Crap City United | g s p m | 49 | 368 |
| 3 | Ardley Athletic | Squealy Neily | 41 | 352 |
| 4 | Arsenal's Back Four | Pete W | 42 | 351 |
| 5 | ATL Untitled | Tim Truxell | 44 | 349 |
| 6 | RED DRAGONS! | worldcup 2002 | 58 | 347 |
| 7 | Sauril's Wideboys | Mark D | 54 | 340 |
| 8 | BillSaysThisSCORES!! | Bill Lazar | 51 | 338 |
| 9 | FC Murcielago | skronk _ | 53 | 332 |
| 10 | Spacemen United | Jason Wilder | 51 | 324 |
| 11 | the pistolwhippets | Ufez Jones | 50 | 323 |
| 12 | phatcat footie | garfield on catnip | 52 | 319 |
| 13 | 40,000 Headmen | Fat Buddha | 41 | 318 |
| 14 | Terrapin Utd | R Scully | 50 | 318 |
| 15 | kwacky's kwitters | mr kwacky | 38 | 306 |
| 16 | sporting lisbian | john o'neill | 46 | 301 |
| 17 | Salmacis FC | Huw Morris | 41 | 299 |
| 18 | Bosiak Bashers | etrader 9 | 56 | 280 |
| 19 | last again | eckeric eckeric | 34 | 268 |
| 20 | Cutters Redux | mbd1 mbd1 | 52 | 266 |
| 21 | Blammos! | Star Unsuitable | 35 | 257 |
| 22 | Cream of Chicken | Ian Townsend | 35 | 251 |
| 23 | Bayern Mucus | Danny the Taupe | 40 | 248 |
| 24 | Mossy Unathletic | Me Mossy | 34 | 234 |
| 25 | Slow And Foamy | John Warwick | 25 | 218 |
| 26 | born to lose | J B | 52 | 217 |
| 27 | Cool Springs United | John Hill | 30 | 203 |
| 28 | Napsacks | lil nemo | 36 | 198 |
posted by BigCalm at 03:20 AM on September 21, 2004
I'm up to 33rd overall, and I've got the top points score in our league this week! Don't worry though, I've still got West Brom Players on my team - it's bound to go tits up sooner or later. Second highest points scorer this week was worldcup2002, but with everyone scoring similarly there hasn't been too much movement in the table. So, who's rushing out to buy Ruud then? (not me, I can't afford him)
posted by BigCalm at 03:23 AM on September 21, 2004
Firking snit.
posted by squealy at 07:20 AM on September 21, 2004
i've gotta stop with the early week transfers. 33rd is nice work, man.
posted by garfield at 09:48 AM on September 21, 2004
i've gotta stop with the early week transfers. 33rd is nice work, man.
posted by garfield at 09:50 AM on September 21, 2004
crap
posted by garfield at 09:50 AM on September 21, 2004
crap
posted by StarFucker at 10:19 AM on September 21, 2004
parc
posted by billsaysthis at 11:25 AM on September 21, 2004
BigC, what's your strategy to go top of the table from 33?
posted by billsaysthis at 11:27 AM on September 21, 2004
Good stuff, Calmy. I, unfortunately, have had to make an extra transfer this week due to unforeseen circumstances. But it should be a good move in the long term. Wow, only 5 (well, now it's 9) points between me and the top 3. I'm moving up this week! Top 3 or bust! btw, I kick ass.
posted by worldcup2002 at 11:55 AM on September 21, 2004
bastard, Big Calm. I'm a West Brom fan, and I don't have any of their players in my starting 11.
posted by salmacis at 12:13 PM on September 21, 2004
I think you accidentally typed "ck" instead of "ss" in that last sentence wc2002.
posted by squealy at 12:14 PM on September 21, 2004
Errr, what about Hoult salmacis?
posted by squealy at 12:17 PM on September 21, 2004
Squealy, you probably need a new towel to wipe up all that fearful sweat, as you watch my inexorable rise to the top. You'll be kissing my ass when I move into third place next weekend. Hoohoo!
posted by worldcup2002 at 05:07 PM on September 21, 2004
whoa whoa whoa. i want a turn at the top since most of last year and this year i have been IN the top 3 to 5 spots but never actually #1. and in most of the spofi pools i seem to tbe good for a jaunt in the top spot before fading to high to mid level mediocrity. so get in line.
posted by gspm at 06:48 AM on September 22, 2004
gspm, I don't think you have anything to worry about. At least for another week.
posted by worldcup2002 at 11:32 AM on September 22, 2004
gspm, the Chelsea of our Fantasy League...
posted by StarFucker at 11:40 AM on September 22, 2004
Hoult is no longer in my starting 11. I discovered that Green was almost the same price.
posted by salmacis at 12:39 PM on September 22, 2004
here we go, phatcats, here we go! (stomp stomp) (pre-weekend pep rally)
posted by garfield at 09:11 AM on September 24, 2004
Pistol-Pistol! Whippets-Whippets! Pistol-Pistol! Whippets-Whippets! Just continuing garfy's theme.
posted by Ufez Jones at 09:30 AM on September 24, 2004
SCORE, baby, just SCORE!!!
posted by billsaysthis at 11:53 AM on September 24, 2004
I'm moving into the top 3 this week. Go, RED DRAGONS, Go!
posted by worldcup2002 at 12:59 PM on September 24, 2004
And I agree w/ garfield, I'm just chuffed to see BigC in the top 50 leader table. Good on you. Now, let's all buck up our scores, and get more of us on that table too!
posted by worldcup2002 at 01:24 PM on September 24, 2004
I'm moving into the top 40!
posted by StarFucker at 02:29 PM on September 24, 2004
It's looking hopeful this week 7. 17 points for me, with only half the team playing so far. All the players immediately above me faring slightly worse than I, and those below me who can catch me are only doing a little bit better. Also, my Liverpool are trouncing the Canaries. 17 shots on goal to their 1 in 60 minutes. 2-0 and looking like more to come. Also playing without that plonker Kewell. Seems to have helped to start Baros with Cisse. They even had Warnock start in place for Kewell and are playing 3-5-2 (!) with Alonso and Hamann anchoring Riise (good) and Warnock, and Garcia running rampant behind the strikers. Baros has scored, and so has Garcia! Points Points Points!
posted by worldcup2002 at 10:27 AM on September 25, 2004
Now Cisse has scored. And none of us (I'm talking the top 10) has him on our teams! Ha! And I was wrong. I now have 31 points. Hoohoohoo.
posted by worldcup2002 at 10:33 AM on September 25, 2004
Wrong again. I have 28 pts. And what the ... Okocha isn't even on team list today. Bwahhhhhhhhhhhh.
posted by worldcup2002 at 11:33 AM on September 25, 2004
Fuck my luck. I finally decide to buy Okocha and the daft twat gets groin strain in training. Anyone know how long he's due out for?
posted by squealy at 01:48 PM on September 26, 2004
Had the same fate, squealy. I didn't see any mention in Physioroom.com. My guess is it will work itself out quickly. But I don't know anything about groin strains. btw, I didn't quite make top 3 this week but I'll be there by next week. Oh yes.
posted by worldcup2002 at 02:30 PM on September 26, 2004
You could be right, I can feel a bit of drastic squad restructuring coming on.
posted by squealy at 02:57 PM on September 26, 2004
add Pires to the 'star who didn't play' list. that's 2/3s of my high powered midfield
posted by garfield at 03:26 PM on September 26, 2004
Man, i suck!
posted by StarFucker at 09:14 AM on September 27, 2004
Hey, you leave that kind of trash talk to me! If you're going to insult yourself, what's left for the rest of us to do?
posted by worldcup2002 at 12:47 PM on September 27, 2004
btw, I rule. I am so moving into the Top 3 next week.
posted by worldcup2002 at 12:48 PM on September 27, 2004
I sold two players for this week. They both scored. oh well...
posted by sauril at 01:34 PM on September 27, 2004
And you better watch out worldcup! If I hadn't lost 4 points on my transfers last week we'd be tied.
posted by sauril at 01:35 PM on September 27, 2004
If I hadn't made the extra trade (for Okocha, who didn't play) because Gerrard got crocked, I'd be 8 pts ahead of you. HAH!
posted by worldcup2002 at 04:49 PM on September 27, 2004
btw, they haven't done all the substitutions for this gameweek yet. So I should be at least one more point to the good when that's done (once they sub Charlton in for Okocha). Woohoo.
posted by worldcup2002 at 04:53 PM on September 27, 2004
well, you got your extra point. but I got an extra 6! so there! :P Truth is though, we're all just playing in Big Calm's game now. he's still 40th overall!
posted by sauril at 01:47 PM on September 28, 2004
Lucky you, with Hreidarrson and Charlton's shutout. But you won't be so lucky this week.
posted by worldcup2002 at 02:10 PM on September 28, 2004
Ouch. Just took the points hit for a transfer to replace someone totally useless (I figure I'll more than make up the four points over a season, but it still will drop me a couple places in the table right now). Welcome to the top 5, wc2k2.
posted by trox at 02:37 PM on September 28, 2004
Hey, Calmy, where's this week's update?
posted by worldcup2002 at 05:55 PM on September 28, 2004
And thanks, trox. You can welcome me to the Top 3 next week.
posted by worldcup2002 at 05:55 PM on September 28, 2004
You can welcome me to the Top 3 next week. Big words. Did you trade Okocha for Rooney or something?
posted by billsaysthis at 09:06 PM on September 28, 2004
Nah. I can't afford extra trades. But buying Roonaldo sure is tempting, isn't it?
posted by worldcup2002 at 11:41 PM on September 28, 2004
| # | Team | Manager | Gam | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deadly Calm | Big Calm | 37 | 449 |
| 2 | Crap City United | g s p m | 38 | 406 |
| 3 | Ardley Athletic | Squealy Neily | 34 | 386 |
| 4 | Sauril's Wideboys | Mark D | 45 | 381 |
| 5 | RED DRAGONS! | worldcup 2002 | 37 | 380 |
| 6 | ATL Untitled | Tim Truxell | 29 | 378 |
| 7 | Arsenal's Back Four | Pete W | 25 | 376 |
| 8 | BillSaysThisSCORES!! | Bill Lazar | 38 | 376 |
| 9 | Spacemen United | Jason Wilder | 45 | 369 |
| 10 | FC Murcielago | skronk _ | 37 | 365 |
| 11 | 40,000 Headmen | Fat Buddha | 44 | 362 |
| 12 | the pistolwhippets | Ufez Jones | 43 | 354 |
| 13 | phatcat footie | garfield on catnip | 43 | 354 |
| 14 | Terrapin Utd | R Scully | 27 | 345 |
| 15 | Salmacis FC | Huw Morris | 36 | 335 |
| 16 | kwacky's kwitters | mr kwacky | 36 | 334 |
| 17 | sporting lisbian | john o'neill | 31 | 332 |
| 18 | Cutters Redux | mbd1 mbd1 | 49 | 315 |
| 19 | Bosiak Bashers | etrader 9 | 31 | 307 |
| 20 | Cream of Chicken | Ian Townsend | 53 | 300 |
| 21 | last again | eckeric eckeric | 22 | 290 |
| 22 | Blammos! | Star Unsuitable | 30 | 287 |
| 23 | Mossy Unathletic | Me Mossy | 43 | 277 |
| 24 | Slow And Foamy | J Warwick | 56 | 274 |
| 25 | Bayern Mucus | Danny the Taupe | 27 | 271 |
| 26 | Cool Springs United | John Hill | 43 | 246 |
| 27 | born to lose | J B | 28 | 245 |
| 28 | Napsacks | lil nemo | 28 | 226 |
posted by BigCalm at 04:54 AM on September 29, 2004
Interesting watching the sheep factor play it's part with regard to Rooney. 3,000 new owners in three hours. How I'll laugh when he's on the bench come Saturday. It could be a way to make some quick cash though.
posted by squealy at 05:49 AM on September 29, 2004
CAlmy, you must post on the Locker Room front page. Don't hide it here!
posted by worldcup2002 at 08:21 AM on September 29, 2004
be proud!
posted by garfield at 08:32 AM on September 29, 2004
And squealy, why would Rooney be on the bench? (asks the sheep) Aren't MU struggling offensively, somewhat? What am I missing?
posted by garfield at 08:36 AM on September 29, 2004
I always say, "get in on the ground floor of a sure thing." Actually, I incessantly say it.
posted by garfield at 08:38 AM on September 29, 2004
Rooney is still young and Fergie is likely to rotate him in and out, at least to start with - he'll probably play the big games but may get dropped for the less important games (mentioning no nam.. Birm... ahem). Having said that, he's a very very tempting buy at 10.1 mil. Very tempting. Mmmm, I can swap Reyes for Rooney and have 0.6mil in the bank, but I'll drop out of the top 50 if I do that (I've already used my transfer this week). What do I do?
posted by BigCalm at 09:50 AM on September 29, 2004
Ufez Jones 43 354 garfield on catnip 43 354 Sheesh, garfy and I are the Gemini of this league.
posted by Ufez Jones at 10:23 AM on September 29, 2004
BigCalm, thanks. I'm an infant when it comes to managerial tendencies in the EPL. right, ufez? neck 'n neck. this is the first week in several I'm not gonna get penalized for transfers. I bought Rooney for an even 10.0. ground floor, baby.
posted by garfield at 10:44 AM on September 29, 2004
Err, which one is Roonaldo? And who the hell is Shrek?!
posted by StarFucker at 11:34 AM on September 29, 2004
posted by worldcup2002 at 01:07 PM on September 29, 2004
I am amused by the fact that ManU now have Roonaldo and Ronaldo. Maybe this summer they can pick up the other two.
posted by billsaysthis at 01:27 PM on September 29, 2004
He's more like Shrek... And i guess you all didn't know i was joking. Thanks for the info though!
posted by StarFucker at 02:21 PM on September 29, 2004
Baaaa! I decided to spend 4 points for a quick profit. It's the capitalist way.
posted by squealy at 06:13 PM on September 29, 2004
*Holds tightly on to points, and prays Rooney is benched this week*
posted by worldcup2002 at 06:37 PM on September 29, 2004
Oh, and the fact that Hasselbaink is apparently injured and won't feature at the weekend. You can't blame a sheep for trying.
posted by squealy at 06:59 PM on September 29, 2004
I've had a good think about it and I've decided that I'm going to steer clear of Rooney for the moment. His goalscoring last year was nothing special and it remains to be seen just how often he'll play.
posted by salmacis at 01:06 PM on September 30, 2004
I've had a good think about it and I've decided that I'm going to steer clear of Rooney for the moment. Heh heh... This just seems so funny.
posted by StarFucker at 02:30 PM on September 30, 2004
I'm just trying to earn a bit of money to buy a defender who plays in a team more consistently defensively sound than Upson. Rooney's performance in the FFL transfer market has been disappointing so far though: 19,236 transfers in and only a rise of £0.2m in value. Damn those crazy algorithms.
posted by squealy at 06:20 PM on September 30, 2004
Just made 5 transfers. Cost me 16 points. But you are all in trouble now!
posted by StarFucker at 09:54 AM on October 01, 2004
Sure.
posted by worldcup2002 at 01:35 PM on October 01, 2004
Here We Go, PhatCats. Here We Go! (STOMP STOMP) Baaaaaaa
posted by garfield at 05:23 PM on October 01, 2004
yeah squealy, I think that's the only weakness of this game - the player valuations are a bit too static. Mind you 19,000 transfers in out of around 330,000 players? That's only about 6%.
posted by salmacis at 09:19 AM on October 02, 2004
This week's going to be close.
posted by worldcup2002 at 11:21 AM on October 02, 2004
This week's going to be shite. Okocha has hobbled off injured again.
posted by squealy at 12:23 PM on October 02, 2004
You wouldn't fucking credit it would you? Okocha hobbles off injured. Hitzlsperger only plays 15 minutes, and my first sub Gera has just assisted and scored and won't even get off the bench for my FFL team. I'm off to the pub to get mullered.
posted by squealy at 12:54 PM on October 02, 2004
ahem, 9th for the time being (Terry and Lampard to come tomorrow). Thank god I resisted the temptation to swap Reyes with Rooney.
posted by BigCalm at 02:08 PM on October 02, 2004
Well, Mr Charlton over at Norwich scored today, racking up 7 points. He was my first sub, and won't be used. Unless Garcia doesn't start tomorrow, which is unlikely. I'm third, but hanging on by my fingernails, with four more games to play. And I only have Garcia to add more points. You better score a hattrick, Luis! btw, Calmy is 9th on the Leaderboard! Brilliant!
posted by worldcup2002 at 02:09 PM on October 02, 2004
ha, looks like Calmy beat me to it. Jolly good show, old man.
posted by worldcup2002 at 02:11 PM on October 02, 2004
I find it sick that BigCalm is over 500 well before I even reach 400... Why did Pires not play again?
posted by salmacis at 03:36 AM on October 03, 2004
Because Reyes is the new Pires. Gera is the new Best. But try telling your ginger twat of a manager that.
posted by squealy at 07:20 AM on October 03, 2004
posted by squealy at 08:48 AM on October 03, 2004
HA! Great pic!
posted by StarFucker at 08:41 AM on October 04, 2004
Gera's class. But I wouldn't trust him to get the points over a season. We're just not going to score enough goals.
posted by salmacis at 01:07 PM on October 05, 2004