Pandaazuma 1,310 Posted August 10, 2014 I doubt there will be much interest here but one never knows. The English football season kicks off next weekend and I am playing the Premier Fantasy Football game. It's free and well-designed...and of course we can have a friends league. I played it last year for the first time and really enjoyed it because it doesn't require much time to maintain - you only have one transfer per week so you can't spend ages fiddling around with your team. If we get three or four people, I'll set up a dedicated league, so please let me know if you are up for it either in this thread or by PM. You can register here: http://fantasy.premierleague.com/ Make sure you read the rules...they're pretty simple/standard but there are a couple of things you may not have seen before (like 'wildcards' and double points for captains). Also, be careful to register for the free game, not the pay one! Cheers, Simon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronnie 221 Posted August 10, 2014 I've played this fantasy league for the last 3 seasons, so you can sign me up for your league. You can actually have more than one transfer per week, it just costs you 4 points for each extra one. There are 2 wildcards for multiple free transfers. Good luck with your league Simon ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 47,369 Posted August 10, 2014 I don't play it because English Football is rigged. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ganzohnesushi 548 Posted August 10, 2014 It was English football a long time ago. Currently the Premier League exists of more foreigners than ever before. If I had to select a team no Englishman would be part of it. Most English players are rubbish. Ganzohnesushi 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torquato 1,075 Posted August 10, 2014 It was English football a long time ago. Currently the Premier League exists of more foreigners than ever before. When Owen Hargreaves came in as substitute in the 74th minute of the Championsleage game Bayern Munich vs FC Arsenal in the round of 16 in 2004/2005 he was the only English player on the pitch. However, he was playing for the German team not the English! A football trivium I find worth being remembered. Game data can be found here: http://fussballdaten.de/championsleague/2005/endrunde/achtelfinale/bmuenchen-arsenal/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 6,403 Posted August 11, 2014 If I had to select a team no Englishman would be part of it.And that's a good enough reason for not playing? At least you seem to know some of them, which I don't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ganzohnesushi 548 Posted August 11, 2014 (edited) If I had to select a team no Englishman would be part of it.And that's a good enough reason for not playing?At least you seem to know some of them, which I don't. Well, I just looked at Team England which participated in the last WC in Brazil. Not a single player convinced me. And if these were the best the others must be even worse... On the other hand I'm not really familiar with all the foreigners (except the German World Cup winners Schürrle, Podolski, Mertesacker and Özil) in EPL. Ganzohnesushi Edit: Completely forgot to mention Andre Schürrle Edited August 11, 2014 by Ganzohnesushi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ganzohnesushi 548 Posted August 11, 2014 (edited) OK, I'll give it a try. I'm in. You can sign me up for your league, Simon. As expected my team is full of foreigners... Ganzohnesushi Edited August 11, 2014 by Ganzohnesushi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shumitto 419 Posted August 12, 2014 It was English football a long time ago. Currently the Premier League exists of more foreigners than ever before. When Owen Hargreaves came (...) By the way, he was born in Canada. With regards to foreigners in European Leagues I think the ship has sailed. Even in the National Teams, where only 'locals' are allowed, there is plenty of diversity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harumataikai 4 Posted August 12, 2014 I am a newbie in English football, but I created my team and will join your league. I do not know a lot of players so my team is full of French players and former French championship players... Harumataikai Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pandaazuma 1,310 Posted August 13, 2014 Thanks, everyone. Well it looks like we have four so that's enough to set up a league. To join, click on 'leagues' and then 'join a league'. Our league name is 'Sumo Lads' and the code is 1407614-428450 Anyone else can join at anytime, obviously. Best of luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pandaazuma 1,310 Posted August 15, 2014 One more day so will bump this up. The league is available now (see previous post). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achiyama 1,272 Posted August 24, 2014 I joined the league as well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jejima 1,498 Posted August 26, 2014 sorry, just got back from holiday, so missed this.... otherwise, I would have played. Next year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pandaazuma 1,310 Posted August 26, 2014 Thanks, Achiyama! Jezz: yeah it is on every year. You can still join this year but you'll have a little catching up to do. It's only been two weeks though...not so many points garnered as yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achiyama 1,272 Posted August 28, 2014 I also missed 2 weeks and just joined, but there are so many matches to be played, so at the end I don't think it will matter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jejima 1,498 Posted August 29, 2014 okay, now entered... Go Balotelli! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pandaazuma 1,310 Posted April 7, 2015 Coming to the end of the season and it looks like it's between me and Ronnie. Hope we get more players and better competition next season! I'll send the info round when registration starts again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronnie 221 Posted May 25, 2015 Congratulations on winning the fantasy footy Simon. Sorry for fading away at the end (Bye, bye...) but next season will be different!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pandaazuma 1,310 Posted May 25, 2015 Thanks, Ronnie! The best panda won!! I will try to get more sumo lads involved next time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_golem 213 Posted June 4, 2015 Sign me up to for next year! This season was a bit of a stinker for me only ended up rank 200k or so but last season I managed to scrape by the top 10k. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronnie 221 Posted July 17, 2015 The site is now open for squad selection for season 2015/16. Some attractive new scoring options available too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pandaazuma 1,310 Posted July 18, 2015 Thanks, Ronnie. Too busy right now but will remind everyone after the basho is over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_golem 213 Posted July 26, 2015 Already signed up for this season! What's the sumo forum mini league code? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pandaazuma 1,310 Posted July 26, 2015 I will be sorting this out tonight or tomorrow. Watch this space. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
