Fantasy Football Team News

FF247 Site Team News GW26 Welcome to FF247 Site Team GW26 Our Gameweek 25 Result Despite a couple of clean sheets, and a few goals further forward we still attracted a red arrow, having had three greens in a row. Albeit a small one, which likely wouldn’t have happened had we not switched the armband off of Haaland. Fancy captaining a defender… madness! We have 0.5 in the bank and 2 free transfers to use ahead of DGW26. Let’s go see what was decided…. Our GW26 Transfer(s) The D of the GW is the big clue here. And we only have two Arsenal. So that was obviously going to change. The ideal is Saliba to partner Gabriel but funds are an issue. Fortunately Szoboszlai did us a solid with his red, and an excuse to raise said funds. A Wolves mid was suggested but which one and why seemed pertinent e...[Read More]

FF247 Site Team News GW25 Captain Sensible? Welcome to FF247 Site Team GW25 Another decent week. We’ll take those where we can get them. While our transfers were only half a success — budget new boy Hill delivered a clean sheet, but Bryan contributed a premium blank — it was the players we kept who did the real heavy lifting. None more so than Ekitike. Much to the annoyance of yours truly, the Frenchman gave Newcastle a painful reminder of what might have been. A brace and 13pts felt long overdue, and very gratefully received. Fellow forwards Bowen (8pts) and captain Haaland (10pts) chipped in nicely. Our decision not to follow the herd onto Fernandes wasn’t exactly vindicated, but crucially, it didn’t sink us either. Elsewhere, a DEFCON contribution from Szoboszlai (5pts), a goal from Sem...[Read More]

FF247 Site Team News GW24 One is the loneliest number… Welcome to FF247 Site Team News GW24 Another poor week for the Site Team with lot’s of players getting 1s and 2s, but thankfully everyone else had a terrible week so somehow we ended on a green arrow! 50 points which was above the 44 weekly average. We are still languishing around the 2 million odd rank, however. We only had 4 players return and a big thank you to them. Bowen with 12, Szoboszlai with 13, Semenyo with 8 and James with 6. Not setting the world alight but solid returns none the less. Our Gameweek 23 Result We have 0.3 in the bank and 2 free transfers to use ahead of GW24. Let’s go see what was decided…. Our GW24 Transfer(s) We wanted Bruno F in our midfield and wanted rid of Gordon. The only way we could do it...[Read More]

FF247 Site Team News GW23 In our defence, your honour… Welcome to FF247 Site Team GW23 Our Gameweek 22 Result Fair to say our defence pulled us out of a bit of a hole this week, providing 35 out of our 51 points. The ‘superstars’ in front of them did bugger all. In fact, Dorgu with 15 nearly matched their entire 16 on his own. Which would have been great. Only we’d stuffed him 2nd on our bench. Clearly we weren’t exactly expecting a goal, a clean sheet and 3 bonus points from him! Even without him we jumped about 400k this week. Probably would have been double that with him. We have 0.2 in the bank and 2 free transfers to use ahead of GW23. Let’s go see what was decided…. Our G23 Transfer(s) First suggestion up was a simple switch of Man City personnel. Pep seems content to build his lates...[Read More]

Digital Community Standards: The Rise of Social Connectivity in Modern Gaming Recent analytics show that the “social casino” segment alone is now worth roughly $10 billion, proving that players crave more than just a win—they want to be part of a community. Statistics from 2026 industry reports reveal that 62% of players are more likely to return to a site if it features active chat rooms or collaborative play options. For a long time, the digital casino experience felt cold and isolated. Today, however, a new generation of players—led by the 25–34 age group—views gaming as a social hobby similar to streaming a movie or playing a team-based video game. These users expect the same “social feedback” they get from Instagram or TikTok. By integrating live feeds, shared rewards and competitive ...[Read More]

FF247 Site Team News GW22 Back in our box Welcome to FF247 Site Team GW22 Just when we thought things were looking up, we once more find ourselves on the wrong side of lady luck. We rolled our transfer and it looked like the smart decision, our 39pts (9 below average) tell a different story. Last week we were the beneficiaries of Thiaw’s 17pts, this week it felt a little moot as he duly delivered us a -1. Ouch. Keane was looking like he was on for another bumper score; an early goal got us all excited the red card that later followed not so much. Still those 5pts look colossal next to his black and white compatriot. Not a lot else to write home about. Dorgu picked up and assist for 5pts, Gabriel a rare clean sheet sans bonus points for 6pts and the same situation for captain Haaland. Our o...[Read More]

FPL fans track every match because each point depends on timing, planning, and bold calls. Champions League Fantasy brings in extra rules, so captain picks and subs matter twice as much. Since line-ups drop early and transfers reset round by round, engagement stays high from kickoff to deadline. The ways fans stay connected now stretch far beyond fantasy scores and player rankings. Watching matches while predicting outcomes Some FPL fans stay connected to matches because they enjoy testing predictions while watching the action unfold. Since line-ups are revealed before kickoff, fans use that timing to make smarter player choices and tactical swaps. This also supports betting, because strong picks often rely on up-to-date information. The connection between fantasy formats and predictions r...[Read More]

FF247 Site Team News GW17-21 Christmas Special Ho ho hell yeah, points!! Welcome to FF247 Site Team GW17 The next few weeks feel like a real chance for us to finally kick-start our season — a festive resurrection, if you will. We’re now lined up to play three chips across the next three gameweeks, and with a sprinkling of Christmas luck, we could head into the holidays looking far more like our former selves. Or at least less like a team that’s been on the naughty list since August. This week, Lady Luck came dressed as Santa and actually delivered, but let’s face it, now more than ever, this game is all about luck. Planning, watching matches, researching stats? Largely pointless. Dave from accounts is top of the league, has declared himself an FPL savant, and delivers a weekly carol dedica...[Read More]

A negative experience of transitioning from ‘kicking a ball around in the park’ to organised training can completely discourage a child from attending practice. What did the parents do wrong? Why, instead of joy, does the child receive constant criticism from the coach? The child begins to feel that the coach is picking on them. Why does this happen and how can you protect your child from unnecessary problems associated with the transition from incorrect home football training to training with a coach? Effective methods for learning to play football from scratch – in simple terms from a children’s football coach. Why are ‘zero’ children better for a coach than those who already know how to play football? Many parents teach their children to play football themselves. They prefer not t...[Read More]

Football is a game, but not everyone knows that there are many different types of football with anywhere from one to several thousand players.  Everyone on earth knows about this game, and most people on the planet have tried playing it at least once in their lives, or have watched at least one match live or on television. But not everyone has a clear idea of what football means to them personally. After reading this article, you may look at the game differently, feel the powerful energy that the most popular game in the world carries, and truly love football, just as millions of football fans around the world do. Ten interesting facts about football 1). The strongest shot in history was made by Lukas Podolski in a game for the German national team, with an incredible speed of 201 km/h. 2)...[Read More]

5 Ways To Keep Engaged When There’s No Match On A free weekend always sounds great. No deadlines, no rushed transfers, no constant refreshing for team news. You expect to relax, but when Saturday comes, something feels off. You suddenly have time and no idea what to do with it. For fantasy managers, an empty fixture list can feel strange. We get used to living by kick-off times and alerts, so when the routine disappears, the whole weekend moves at a different pace. Everything feels slower, almost too quiet. But a break like that does not need to be dull. It can be a helpful pause if you treat it that way, a moment to reset, explore something different, and enjoy football without the usual pressure. With that in mind, here are a few simple ideas to help you stay entertained when the schedul...[Read More]

Professor Wins Casino: Gaming with Intelligence If casinos had academic departments, Professor Wins Casino would be running the research lab. It’s built for players who like understanding what they’re doing—who want to know RTP percentages, volatility ranges, provider track records, and why one slot plays differently than another. But don’t let the intellectual branding fool you. This isn’t a casino that takes itself too seriously. It’s a place where knowledge enhances fun instead of replacing it. A Game Selection Built for Learners The slot library here is organized with player education in mind. Filters don’t just exist—they’re comprehensive. Volatility ratings. RTP ranges. Provider lists. Feature breakdowns. Game age and release dates. This is h...[Read More]