tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984669.post6182060744465667096..comments2024-02-09T08:02:58.200-05:00Comments on Fantasy Premier League Blog: The Week AheadNeal Thurmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07585543708520268866noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984669.post-17765321113339895472010-03-27T00:56:29.586-04:002010-03-27T00:56:29.586-04:00is howard injured?is howard injured?Radiopoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11077233127023296435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984669.post-47184289264345683752010-03-26T12:31:58.216-04:002010-03-26T12:31:58.216-04:00I scored 206.5 !! Thanks to arteta malouda drogs h...I scored 206.5 !! Thanks to arteta malouda drogs howard and tevezAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984669.post-23472412037799549952010-03-26T10:12:40.144-04:002010-03-26T10:12:40.144-04:00Pav doubt for sat match??Pav doubt for sat match??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984669.post-74108338647322301052010-03-26T10:00:00.195-04:002010-03-26T10:00:00.195-04:00@ Brad, what if I told you my Dad had seen Swindon...@ Brad, what if I told you my Dad had seen Swindon no less than 16 times this season and Saints 14 times...if that's not a fan of both teams then I don't know what is!!! You CAN be both you know! <br /><br />And also, with all due respect to Bill SImmons, since when did American's become great at being fans? They are good I know. But there's not enough passion in the US. It's just not tribal enough over here. I live in Philly, by all accounts, one of the most passionate sports fans in the whole of the US..they love their Flyers, Phillies and Eagles..but there's just something missing that you don't get here that you get in England/Europe/S.America. It's the one thing I really miss about home (other than family, friends, English Bacon etc,etc) I just can't take advice on being a fan from a bloke like Bill Simmons..not only is he a fair-weather fan (loves the Bruins but stopped following them for a while because he didn't like their management), he completely contradicts himself as he roots for the LA Clippers and he's from Greenwich, CT - where he claims he's a Celtics fan also!! Terrible.Ketznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984669.post-11423695302512119412010-03-26T09:51:13.453-04:002010-03-26T09:51:13.453-04:00I'm contemplating dropping drogba at 22.16 in ...I'm contemplating dropping drogba at 22.16 in a swap for fabregas<br /><br /><br />villa utd and spurs in next 4 of remaining 7 games..Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17968530863497471964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984669.post-51013528367603880112010-03-26T08:13:46.104-04:002010-03-26T08:13:46.104-04:00premier league question.
is david dunn going to st...premier league question.<br />is david dunn going to start. i dropped modric for him to barndoor wednesday. modric has a great matchup, but may get rotated. he is not as high of a fantasy producer as dunn is. the issue for me, is that i want a lot of tottenham players, but pav and bale are the only two choices that are 100%.greginhohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14205236554354845238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984669.post-50164167565686054872010-03-26T07:48:38.564-04:002010-03-26T07:48:38.564-04:00hey neal,
the MFLS.com is not a great game, it rea...hey neal,<br />the MFLS.com is not a great game, it really labors to keep up scores and makes mistakes. the soccernet fantasy mls site is up and running. it is the better of the two. it always starts right after the first game, like somebody at soccernet sees the game and runs to work to set it up, after having forgot about it. i set up a league, if any interested<br />strike it up<br />password crew<br />if any regular readers want to join feel free. this will be my first full year playing from brazl. i usually do well, so my league mates will be ready to dominate me. the link is<br /><br />http://mlsfantasy.soccernet.espn.go.com/app/start.jsp<br /><br />good luck allgreginhohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14205236554354845238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984669.post-25836254845872861122010-03-26T04:21:17.119-04:002010-03-26T04:21:17.119-04:00I'd consider Bill Simmons' article, "...I'd consider Bill Simmons' article, "Rules for being a true fan" which outlines the conditions under which it is acceptable to switch allegiances, to be the authoritative guidance here. http://proxy.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=simmons/020227<br /><br />Your situation seems to fall under rule 19.2 and is acceptable grounds for dropping DC United as your club. However, holding all your sports eggs in the Philly basket may not be so prudent. I suggest a bit of diversification in your fan portfolio since you have this out. <br /><br />However, as the Sports Guy points out, "you shouldn't practice "Sports Bigamy" in general. Sports teams are just like wives ... you can only have one wife, you can only have one sports team, and for the love of God, I will not argue about this." So, with all due respect to Ketz, his dad is a football philanderer. Not acceptable.Bradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06845301686714824077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984669.post-81287458859182801592010-03-26T04:12:13.680-04:002010-03-26T04:12:13.680-04:00Neal - Couldn't agree more about your comments...Neal - Couldn't agree more about your comments in the opening paragraph. Countless times this season I've seen my blog readers surpass my weekly scores by taking the advice I've offered, while I've failed to follow it myself. It is probably the only downside & can be frustrating, but also agree it would never trade the position!<br /><br />Great post - I agree with every one of your picks, all should have strong weeks.<br /><br />CheersAssistant Managerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04969590083093276952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984669.post-23907447357305175242010-03-26T03:17:44.609-04:002010-03-26T03:17:44.609-04:00Saul ...
I'll stick with Neal on this one.......Saul ... <br />I'll stick with Neal on this one....<br /><br />Bendtner(10.99) for Saha(10.55) or Zamora(9.69)<br />If you're out of money and believe in Tott then you got Crouch(8.97) or Eidur (7.19)<br />If you think Bolton can pull an upset then Krasnic(8.15) will do good<br />Since you wanted Tevez, you probably think City will do okay, and this week I would go for S.Cruz(6.92) since when he started against Fulham he scored and they won, but when he didn't start against Everton they lost.<br /><br />I got Drog-Saha-Pav (dropped Bendtner for Pav and Rolladega for Saha, Drog I picked under 12)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984669.post-29306615020634376442010-03-26T02:10:22.268-04:002010-03-26T02:10:22.268-04:00Yeah Torres is a must have home to Sunderland.
My...Yeah Torres is a must have home to Sunderland. <br />My team as of now, pending injuries, is...<br /><br />Myhill<br />Bale/Jagielka/Bassong<br />Bullard/Bendtley/Modric/Bowyer(or THudd)<br />Torres/Bendtner/Pavlyuchenko<br /><br />I'm really bummed because I can't upgrade Bendtner to Tevez, wish I hadn't lost the discount for Pavlyuchenko. Bendtner's the only one I'm unhappy with since I've been reading he might miss the game but I'll decide tomorrow. Suggestions are greatly welcomed. ThanksSaulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11618772948974691414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984669.post-33658437348701156612010-03-25T22:13:19.307-04:002010-03-25T22:13:19.307-04:00The only thing stopping me from dropping Verm is I...The only thing stopping me from dropping Verm is I'm an Arsenal fanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984669.post-6802078952333568282010-03-25T22:11:14.347-04:002010-03-25T22:11:14.347-04:00Hi Neal
I'm just a bit surprised that you don&...Hi Neal<br />I'm just a bit surprised that you don't have Torres in your picksEasonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984669.post-33868019925118133392010-03-25T21:03:51.405-04:002010-03-25T21:03:51.405-04:00No worries Owen, I think I saw it the other day at...No worries Owen, I think I saw it the other day at Wal-Mart. <br /><br />:-)Mike Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984669.post-80700980563662230282010-03-25T20:18:50.490-04:002010-03-25T20:18:50.490-04:00-Gonna keep Verm during his 1 game absence. I'...-Gonna keep Verm during his 1 game absence. I'd most likely pick up someone who will probably miss a game as the person wouldn't be a SURE starter as the Verm. I'll take the 1 game hit.<br />- Jim, I'm going to send MLS an angry e-mail about no fantasy. I STILL haven't received my official MLS adidas match ball for placing 20th overall last year!!Owen_Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12325509029968100520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984669.post-59694709795422117932010-03-25T17:38:50.635-04:002010-03-25T17:38:50.635-04:00Neal- Major Fantasy League Soccer seems to be the ...Neal- Major Fantasy League Soccer seems to be the most popular destination for fans looking for an alternative now that the official league is gone. I haven't played their version in forever (It's been around since the beginning), but I've heard decent things. You can find it at http://www.mfls.com/Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08686482726865939344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984669.post-20223915840164064142010-03-25T17:14:18.583-04:002010-03-25T17:14:18.583-04:00Hey Neal, wonder if you could put your Gooner hat ...Hey Neal, wonder if you could put your Gooner hat on for a while and help me out.<br /><br />At the moment the only decision i have to make is a straight swap - Stevie G or Bentley. Just not sure that I can hope that Bentley plays well without feeling dirty. It would only be a short step to the ultimate horror of picking Adebaywhore!!<br /><br />Or does YFF rank as more important than real-life treachery?Jonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984669.post-7023644461481506472010-03-25T16:20:33.590-04:002010-03-25T16:20:33.590-04:00Hey Neal,
Commiserations on the poor performance....Hey Neal,<br /><br />Commiserations on the poor performance. I did above average but still not quite good enough with 195.5. I was looking for around the 220 mark but got let down but AJ, BBBF, Hutton and Kalinic. Still, not too shabby.<br /><br />As for the Philly home opener, how much are tickets? It's at the Linc right? I may have to work that weekend but if I can get out of it I might drive over the Ben Franklin and have a look.<br /><br />In regards to your conundrum of which team to support here's an example of what you should do. My dear ol' Father supports both Swindon Town and Southampton. Same story as you..grew up in Swindon, lives in Southampton now (40 years +). He follows both teams avidly, and when it comes to playing each other he supports the team that really needs the win. So this season, Saints v Swindon he supports Swindon as they are close to promotion and Saints have pretty much blown their season. You could do this with Union and DC...simple!<br /><br />Anyway, for next week I'm thinking of loading up on Spurs. Bentley looked ace the other night, as did Bale of course. Don't think I can shell out the 10 for Gomes though so it's a given I'll go with Shay!Ketzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13832126428127414362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984669.post-6355475327185256822010-03-25T16:17:48.946-04:002010-03-25T16:17:48.946-04:00Totally agree on Jagielka Gavin. Barn door'd h...Totally agree on Jagielka Gavin. Barn door'd him earlier this week (not that I saved much cash). Also agree on Heitinga Joon. Many of us have him really cheap, but for those who don't, your point is strong. <br /><br />I'm still planning to hold THo as well. I love the fact that he has been left off this prestigious thread by one Blogger who has a grudge from last week. I have sent word to THo to drive that stake in deeper. (lol)<br /><br />With so many good forward choices, I would like to use my seldom seen 4-2-4 this week......or my even more rarely seen 3-3-4. I usually save that for special occasions.Mike Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984669.post-13652976147334824892010-03-25T16:15:57.203-04:002010-03-25T16:15:57.203-04:00bassong left yesterdays FA Cup match on crutches.....bassong left yesterdays FA Cup match on crutches..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984669.post-68527243627056668952010-03-25T15:52:48.258-04:002010-03-25T15:52:48.258-04:00@Joon I did exactly the same thing. Still kicking ...@Joon I did exactly the same thing. Still kicking myself. I could have easily had a 200 point week.<br /><br />Verm's only out for one game. At 6, you're not going to do much better for the rest of the season, I don't think.<br /><br />I was wondering where Jagielka was. He's also been in great form since coming back.Gavinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7984669.post-45618310186786751382010-03-25T14:36:14.707-04:002010-03-25T14:36:14.707-04:00neal, all i can say is ditto ditto for scoring 150...neal, all i can say is ditto ditto for scoring 150 and still feeling like i screwed the pooch. i didn't give all that much thought to unloading friedel for howard, but ... i had carew for the previous double-game week. and i sold him for benjani. gah.<br /><br />are you really going to hold on to verm through his suspension? not too many weeks left in the season. what about heitinga? he's been great, everton have been great, and he's still under 10.Joonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07825085755390339668noreply@blogger.com