Back when the musician Prince was among us, he was renowned for making his way from playing in a big arena to go jam in some nightclub in front of a lucky, exclusive audience of late-night revellers.One time when he made his way on stage for such an early-hours set, he teased those who had made the rush across town, being as mindful as they were of the mythical status such post-concert gigs hadassumed.“You mean you’re actually going to hear what we’re playing tonight?! You’re not going to make up the notes in your mind?!” The upcoming weekend — and month — of football evokes a similar sense of giddy anticipation.Imagine how often you or a friend has said: “Imagine a Dublin or Mayo going down to Killarney for a championship game. The place would be packed. The buzz around town would be unreal.”Well, it’s no longer just something on paper or in your head. It’s actually happening. Fantasy football made real.A week after the … [Read more...] about The Super 8: Fantasy football made real
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Lolley in the Championship fantasy football team of the season
It’s not just the Premier League season which is set to end this weekend, with the fantasy football season drawing to a close with Sunday’s games the last action. Throughout the season fantasy managers have compared scores and worried about substitutions with Mohamed Salah looking set to be the top scorer in fantasy football. But what if the world of fantasy sports weren’t just restricted to the top division of English football? What if you could play across the 46 games of the Championship season with your friends too? The folks at the football blog Experimental 3-6-1 have run the numbers and figured out this season’s top fantasy scorers in the Football League and built each division’s best team. In goals, Middlesbrough shot-stopper Darren Randolph earns most points with 188, just ahead of Sheffield United’s Dean Henderson on 182. Henderson is one of four Blades to make the team, with Enda Stevens (187 points), Jack O’Connell (156) and John … [Read more...] about Lolley in the Championship fantasy football team of the season
Revealed: The top fantasy football scorers in the Championship
It’s not just the Premier League season which is set to end this weekend, with the Fantasy Football season drawing to a close with Sunday’s games the last action. Throughout the season fantasy managers have compared scores and worried about substitutions with Mohamed Salah looking set to be the top scorer in fantasy football. But what if the world of fantasy sports weren’t just restricted to the top division of English football? What if you could play across the 46 games of the Championship season with your friends too? Ben Mayhew at Experimental 3-6-1 has run the numbers, using the scoring system in the offical Premier League game of goals, assists, clean sheets and other statistic, and figured out this season’s top fantasy scorers in the Football League. As Mayhew explains: "The only element of the scoring which I haven’t been able to apply is the bonus points, as these include stuff like tackles and passes for which there isn’t data available … [Read more...] about Revealed: The top fantasy football scorers in the Championship
Fantasy football tips: Leicester, Tottenham, Everton and Brighton stars among those to bring in for Gameweek 34
Forward players appear the best bet for fantasy football managers ahead of Gameweek 34. The Gameweek begins when Leicester entertain Newcastle on Friday evening which means all FPL team selections have to be made by 7pm. Six Premier League games then take place on Saturday, before Manchester head to Crystal Palace and Liverpool host Chelsea on Sunday. Arsenal are away to Watford on Monday, before there's an extra game to think about on Tuesday when Brighton host Cardiff. We've looked at players worth considering for the Fantasy Premier League and Sky Sports Fantasy Football competitions - the latter you can change captain for each game day, which adds extra significance to each game day. Here are our five players to consider for Gameweek 34.Jamie Vardy Leicester's striker has been having a party in recent weeks with eight goals in his last eight Premier League games. Vardy has been a man in form under new Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers and scored twice in Saturday's 4-1 win at … [Read more...] about Fantasy football tips: Leicester, Tottenham, Everton and Brighton stars among those to bring in for Gameweek 34
Fantasy football tips: Liverpool, Leicester, Arsenal and Chelsea players among those to bring in for Gameweek 33
Attacking players again appear the way to go for Gameweek 33 and with the FA Cup semi-finals taking place there are just six Premier League games. It's getting to the stage of the season where differential options could play a crucial part in where managers finish in their respective leagues.We've looked at players worth considering for the Fantasy Premier League and Sky Sports Fantasy Football competitions - the latter you can change captain for each game day, which adds extra significance to each game day.The Gameweek begins with Liverpool's trip to Southampton on Friday, which means all FPL team selections have to be made by 7pm.On Saturday, Bournemouth entertain Burnley, relegated Huddersfield host Leicester and Newcastle are at home to Crystal Palace.There's one match on Sunday when Arsenal travel to Everton and one more on Monday when Chelsea host West Ham.Here are our five players to consider for Gameweek 33.Roberto FirminoThe Brazilian striker scored his 12th goal of the season … [Read more...] about Fantasy football tips: Liverpool, Leicester, Arsenal and Chelsea players among those to bring in for Gameweek 33