Paz on 2/9/2006 at 11:37
That's because Gallas/Cole were already in the player database, whereas Petrov/Tevez et al will have to be added separately (which probably involves a series of complicated discussions about how much they should cost, or something). They'll all be there before the next fixtures, I'm sure.
(I'll send you the code, Iggleupagus)
Shevers on 2/9/2006 at 13:58
Course, I was forgetting that there was international football instead this week :p
A bit of doublethink I guess, considering I was planning to go to the pub to watch Scotland...
Paz on 4/9/2006 at 12:18
Transfer Meltdown
Embattled manager P. Parrish has stunned the world of Fantasy Sports by replacing 11 of his lacklustre squad in a vigorous club clearout.
"I did what any desperate Premiership manager would do. I signed Nicholas Anelka," Parrish told us. He was also swift to deny accusations that the new signings were little more than mercenaries. "That is completely untrue. Boba Fett, Patrick Sarsfield and the A-team have often declared their desire to play in the Premiership," the Materazzi Boogie supremo said.
"I firmly believe they will give their all for the club in our time of need, as long as we continue to supply them with obscene amounts of gold and hookers. That's just a fact of the modern game."
Anelka was quick to confirm the faith placed in him by Parrish. Making a heartfelt statement, the striker enthused about his love for the team; "Ever since I was a little child, playing football on the cobbled streets of Lyon in my rags with nothing more than rats for comfort, I have wanted to play for ... sorry, where am I now?"
Fans have also expressed alarm at rumours suggesting The Materazzi Boogie are receiving undisclosed financial aid from a shadowy Papel Cartel, but Parrish played down these fears. "Our holy flock should not listen to the whispers of the Dark One. By the grace of God and our Lord Jesus we shall prevail," he said, glancing uneasily at his robed physio team.
Reports that the CocaSnickersInvestmentFinanceVodaNetBet (Sucking Sponsors To A Creamy Finish) Stadium is to be renamed "The Vaticana" remain unconfirmed.
(you can buy Petrov et al now)
Shevers on 4/9/2006 at 17:29
And me, I just went for Petrov.
Anything more and I'd feel unsettlingly like Harry Redknapp...
Shevers on 9/9/2006 at 23:24
Just saw the highlights of the Sheffield vs. Blackburn match. Not had so much fun watching a premiership 0-0 in a long time ;) That, my friends, is why Brad Freidel is my keeper.
On the other hand, the Shevers-Bellamy partnership up front that I spent all my budget on has scored a grand total of 0 goals in the premiership so far...
Paz on 12/9/2006 at 12:13
Shevchenko got one against Middlesbrough - not a great return, admittedly. But enough of that, it's time for:
"I'll take it!": The Terror at Twelve Yards Week Four.
A nation regrets not making Brad Friedel their captain.
TTLG Memorial League
# Team Manager Gameweek Total
1 Awesome Express David Cornish 48 196
2 TCB FC Paul Martin 51 176
3 Sly United Michael Fern 58 169
4 Citadel Benfica Goncalo Andrade 58 167
5 Strontium Dogma Danny Clein 36 167
6 Serious Business FC Robin Stoate 29 163
7 Portreath Wreckers Chris Watts 44 161
8 Useless Utd Paul Whitehead 48 151
9 Ards FC Memorial XI Matthew Morrison 41 147
10 The Materazzi Boogie Peter Parrish 43 146
11 Offworld Vole Will Marsh 22 134
12 The Suicides Jacob Lloyd 28 127
13 Brian's Tail Wags Peter Stacey 35 93
14 Fitter Happier F.C. Matt Stevo 55 55
Deadly Dave Cornish extends his lead to 20 points. It's tight in the chasing pack as a new contender pushes through to claim 2nd place. Iggles makes a bold start to escaping the drop, despite joining three weeks late. Changing my entire team does not appear to have massively improved my fortunes.
Will the big guns ever start seriously scoring? Can West Argentina live up to expectations? Isn't it about time Man Utd stopped winning?
FIND OUT, NEXT WEEK!
Shevers on 13/9/2006 at 21:41
Quote Posted by Paz
Isn't it about time Man Utd stopped winning?
Thomas Gravesen extends his apologies for not breaking any legs tonight. :tsktsk:
Paz on 20/9/2006 at 23:19
"Bung it in the envelope 'arry": The Panoramic Pompey in Pole Position Week Five.
To be honest, I'm just doing this so I can think of topical titles each time. Simple pleasures, you know. NOW, ON WITH THE SHOW!
TTLG Memorial League
# Team Manager Gameweek Total
1 Awesome Express David Cornish 51 243
2 Strontium Dogma Danny Clein 60 227
3 TCB FC Paul Martin 41 217
4 Serious Business FC Robin Stoate 49 212
5 Citadel Benfica Goncalo Andrade 45 208
6 Sly United Michael Fern 39 208
7 The Materazzi Boogie Peter Parrish 60 206
8 Portreath Wreckers Chris Watts 44 205
9 Useless Utd Paul Whitehead 47 198
10 Ards FC Memorial XI Matthew Morrison 39 186
11 Offworld Vole Will Marsh 32 166
12 The Suicides Jacob Lloyd 53 164
13 Brian's Tail Wags Peter Stacey 54 147
14 Fitter Happier F.C. Matt Stevo 45 100
Dave stubbornly refuses to leave the top, once again leaving me with nothing particularly interesting to say. How selfish! Therefore, I'm starting a rumour that his team is backed by the Triad and financed by the blood of tiny little Chinese babies. The dogmas of war have cried havoc and opened up what can just about be called a gap between 2nd and 3rd. Everyone else, down to about 9th, seems to have tightened up. IGGLES IS GAINING FAST. Kind of.
Here are the answers to last week's quiz:
Will the big guns ever start seriously scoring? - apparently not
Can West Argentina live up to expectations? - not really
Isn't it about time Man Utd stopped winning? - yes, it was
SD on 20/9/2006 at 23:45
Quote Posted by Paz
Here are the answers to last week's quiz:
Will the big guns ever start seriously scoring? - apparently not
Can West Argentina live up to expectations? - not really
Isn't it about time Man Utd stopped winning? - yes, it was
Also, you forgot the bonus question:
With Xabi Alonso's last club goal being a (
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejUGnA496Lc) 65-yard effort against Luton in the FA Cup, will he manage to score one from further out this season? - haha (
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-RlDju5N6A) oh yes
Shevers on 21/9/2006 at 15:51
A depressing fact since we now have to listen to every news report describing it as "a David Beckham" :rolleyes:
