Fantasy Soccer
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Jon Peters
Puritan Board Sophomore
I'm a fan (Go Gunners!). We even have a group here at my firm that goes to an Irish pub to watch the bigger games (Champions League usually).
I've never played fantasy sports before. What does one do?
I've never played fantasy sports before. What does one do?
Tripel
Puritan Board Senior
Jon,
It's pretty simple. Every player in the league is given a value and you (as the manager) are given a lump sum of "money". You spend your money however you wish to fill your roster. You are free to buy big stars like Fabregas, but it will cost you a lot of money and you might have to take lesser players in other positions.
Each week you choose your starting lineup from among your roster, and you accumulate points for goals, assists, clean sheets, etc.
You can put as little or as much time into it as you choose. Again, it's simple.
If you PM me with your email address, I'll send you the official invitation. Last year was the first time I did this, and I thought it was a lot of fun. I do it through the official EPL website.
It's pretty simple. Every player in the league is given a value and you (as the manager) are given a lump sum of "money". You spend your money however you wish to fill your roster. You are free to buy big stars like Fabregas, but it will cost you a lot of money and you might have to take lesser players in other positions.
Each week you choose your starting lineup from among your roster, and you accumulate points for goals, assists, clean sheets, etc.
You can put as little or as much time into it as you choose. Again, it's simple.
If you PM me with your email address, I'll send you the official invitation. Last year was the first time I did this, and I thought it was a lot of fun. I do it through the official EPL website.
Jon Peters
Puritan Board Sophomore
Sounds good. I'm going to send you a couple of other email addresses for some brothers who may also like to play if there's room.
Backwoods Presbyterian
Puritanboard Amanuensis
Count me in.
Tripel
Puritan Board Senior
I've created the league. It's called "The Puritanship".
There are two ways to join: One is to PM me with your email address, and I will send you an invitation. The second way is to go directly to the EPL website, create a team, and join my private league.
Here is the website:
Fantasy Premier League - a Fantasy Football Game for the Barclays Premier League
You will have to register a user account, then you create your team. You'll give your team a name, design your kit (optional), and then fill your roster. Once your team is created you can join my private league. At some point you will have to enter a code in order to join. The code is 1155191-224138.
There are two ways to join: One is to PM me with your email address, and I will send you an invitation. The second way is to go directly to the EPL website, create a team, and join my private league.
Here is the website:
Fantasy Premier League - a Fantasy Football Game for the Barclays Premier League
You will have to register a user account, then you create your team. You'll give your team a name, design your kit (optional), and then fill your roster. Once your team is created you can join my private league. At some point you will have to enter a code in order to join. The code is 1155191-224138.
Backwoods Presbyterian
Puritanboard Amanuensis
Joined
Backwoods Presbyterian
Puritanboard Amanuensis
I really miss having Fox Soccer Channel...
awretchsavedbygrace
Puritan Board Sophomore
I just joined. You guys are going down!!!!!!! 
Tripel
Puritan Board Senior
I just joined. You guys are going down!!!!!!!
Great! Glad to have you
-----Added 8/12/2009 at 08:30:04 EST-----
Last year was my first year to have Fox Soccer. Prior to that I had Setanta Sports, but I canceled it due to the high cost--$15 a month!!!
Setanta always seems to carry more Liverpool games (which is who I follow), but Fox Soccer has more all-around soccer coverage...and it's cheaper.
The past several years, Setanta and Fox have been splitting the Premiership coverage for the US. This year ESPN has joined the mix. I don't think the schedule is officially released, but they are supposed to be showing the Saturday morning 7:45 (ET) slot and the Monday afternoon (3:00 ET I think), both on ESPN2.
In case you're not aware, Setanta is in trouble, and they have lost all of their coverage in the UK (which ESPN has taken over). Setanta will still be airing games over here, but I bet this will be the last season. It will eventually be just Fox Soccer and ESPN taking over the full Premiership coverage. It's also rumored that ESPN will create it's own soccer station, perhaps replacing ESPN Classic.
...OK, probably more info than you wanted.
Backwoods Presbyterian
Puritanboard Amanuensis
Yeah I read the Times of London pretty regularly (mostly for Jeremy Clarkson's articles 
) and saw that Setanta was in trouble.
Where did you read that about ESPN? I must have missed it somehow. I really hope they get SkySportsNews on a cable tier here in the States. That is probably the biggest thing I miss about Fox Soccer Channel.
) and saw that Setanta was in trouble. Where did you read that about ESPN? I must have missed it somehow. I really hope they get SkySportsNews on a cable tier here in the States. That is probably the biggest thing I miss about Fox Soccer Channel.
Tripel
Puritan Board Senior
Yeah I read the Times of London pretty regularly (mostly for Jeremy Clarkson's articles
That's a great reason to read the Times. I'm a big Top Gear fan.
On EPL Talk.
ESPN Adds Premier League To Soccer Line Up | EPL Talk
It has not been confirmed by ESPN, because the details are still being finalized. This is from a reputable source, and a few other "insiders" have hinted that the deal will be announced by ESPN shortly. It's good news for us in the US.
Backwoods Presbyterian
Puritanboard Amanuensis
I really hope ESPN does not mess up and try and use in-house announcers and just pick up the "local" audio feed.
awretchsavedbygrace
Puritan Board Sophomore
Who is Jonathan Hunt? He copied my team name and translated it to spanish. The Reformed Baptist shall dominate! 
JonathanHunt
Puritan Board Senior
That was me Sir.
I didn't look at the other team names, but as a former Arsenal player was Julio Baptista, I reckoned 'Reformed Baptista' was amusing. Its only a half-translation!
Prepare to lose.
muhahahaha
I didn't look at the other team names, but as a former Arsenal player was Julio Baptista, I reckoned 'Reformed Baptista' was amusing. Its only a half-translation!
Prepare to lose.
muhahahaha
awretchsavedbygrace
Puritan Board Sophomore
Jonathan, I pray that you can taking losing lightly. My team and I will have no mercy upon your team. VIVA THE REFORMED BAPTIST! ( Players Pumping Their Fist).... Your going
-----Added 8/12/2009 at 05:25:51 EST-----
I just realized you are an elder. I guess ill take it easy on you.
Scottish Lass
Puritan Board Doctor
As much as I enjoy soccer, I know I can't dedicate the time necessary to join a league (I see how much time Tim's baseball league takes!), but an additional note for AT&T customers---you get ESPN 360 for free on the website. Free replays for about a week on your schedule.
Tripel
Puritan Board Senior
It doesn't have to take up a lot of your time, at least not the soccer leaguee. For the final 3 months of last year, I never even looked at my fantasy team...yet still won the league.
But I understand not needing to take on another commitment.
awretchsavedbygrace
Puritan Board Sophomore
I hope you girls are ready to lose. 
Im excited about the leauge.
Im excited about the leauge.
awretchsavedbygrace
Puritan Board Sophomore
Mhmmm. Any comments about the results today? Tomorrow I will be in the lead. :}
Rangerus
Puritan Board Junior
Jonathan, I pray that you can taking losing lightly. My team and I will have no mercy upon your team. VIVA THE REFORMED BAPTIST! ( Players Pumping Their Fist).... Your going
-----Added 8/12/2009 at 05:25:51 EST-----
I just realized you are an elder. I guess ill take it easy on you.
settle it on the field.
awretchsavedbygrace
Puritan Board Sophomore
Jonathan, I pray that you can taking losing lightly. My team and I will have no mercy upon your team. VIVA THE REFORMED BAPTIST! ( Players Pumping Their Fist).... Your going
-----Added 8/12/2009 at 05:25:51 EST-----
I just realized you are an elder. I guess ill take it easy on you.
settle it on the field.
Johnathan is in the lead after today's results. I told you ill take it easy on him.
JonathanHunt
Puritan Board Senior
LOL. I was very pleased that my Team (Arsenal) walked all over Everton with goals for two of my fantasy league players (who are in Arsenal) but the win was tempered slightly with the fact that Everton's goalkeeper, who conceded SIX, is also in my fantasy team. Ugh.
awretchsavedbygrace
Puritan Board Sophomore
Daniel, I have a question. As a matter of fact, if anyone knows the answer please share. Even if the players are benched, the numbers they produce still enter into the overall score of the team? By the way, Im in first place. 
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