Grab, Avoid or Bore Off! – Fantasy Premier League 2019-20
Guess who’s back, back again….
With the fpl season getting closer and closer to starting, it is of course time for Bore Off to also kickoff. I have gathered the three originals, as is tradition for each first edition of the new season. As always a new season brings new hope. Hopefully this article helps a little, but not too much.
Looking back through the first Bore Off from last season, I noticed that the Amigos had many things right. All 3 had Salah as the first person in their team sheet, they were all for the LFC double up in midfield with Mane, which would have worked out well for any manager who did. Cookie and Kop were talking about a back four and in Cookie’s case he was talking up a 5 back. Cookie was ahead of his time! Init had his eye on Milivojevic and Cookie said this “Mili is obviously great for a penalty every time Zaha falls over”. Kop talked about a possible golden boot for Auba and was hopeful that Allison would sign for LFC.
Hopefully they can replicate some of their good calls for this upcoming season, let’s see what they have to say.
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My Ashes crashed before it began with a shocking decision which my captain Warner didn’t review.
And with Anderson now seemingly out, how many changes are we allowed between games ?
I might be wrong, but I think each test might be a new game. If so, we’ll be allowed pick a new team. I suspect we all have Jimmy.
Sensational innings from Smith.
Everybody but Paddy picked Jimmy.
All of us picked Smith but credit to Panka who made him captain
If it is a separate game each time, it’s likely to wane once FPL starts or will someone keep score over the series?
Oh don’t you worry, I know someone who will be keeping score. Won’t you Init?
There will be no waning! If (as I also suspect) each one will be a new game then a new code will be posted and a cumulative league table created which I will update and post regularly throughout.
I’ll Hot Comment this chat later do we can all find the updates easily.
I just had a gut feeling Anderson was either not fully fit, or would not perform to his best, Thought about captaining Smith, but only made him vc, Hopeing Root C will get me some good points in this test
Ashes people, we have a home!
Cheers guys. Very much needed. Smith cappo was a good decision. Still dreaded that I have Harris lurking there. Couldn’t see the post toss Aussies team. Next time I’ll try to be vigilant.
When does the next round start or whatever that is?
These are the dates and times and i presume the deadline is just before the toss up, There is also a good chance Init will have to start a new league to join for every test!
Changes for fifth test. Smith up to 11.5, Broad up to 9.5. Root down to 9.5. Warner down to 9.5. Welcome back capt
Sorry Broad 9.0
Warner 9.0 also. Really messed up that post ! :wacko:
This is cricket as it should be!
Absolutely loving it..
Where have all the people gone?? 😛
Some fantasy cricket redemption for you Constantine! 😉
Haha. Long way to go Kop. Initt is watching..
You know it! Just lurking in 2nd for now :butcher:
Steve Smith. What a player.
Only England’s 2nd innings to go, the only changes during Australia’s 2nd innings was between Init, Kop and myself, where we have all been 2nd, 3rd or 4th at sometime! Game on 😉
Big target for the English players now. There’ll be good scores today. I am happy as I have 5 of their batsmen with VC on Root..
The Ashes fantasy game is live again Init!
https://www.dream11.com/cricket/leagues/england-vs-australia-tests/1121/15561
Cheers. I’ll make a league and a running spreadsheet to go with it tonight.
FF247 Ashes Test 2 is open for entries chaps.
It’s called the above, the code is;
1r0woem3z5reh_
I’ve put the Test 1 results on a spreadsheet and so will update that as we go through and keep a cumulative one on the go.
They’ve changed the prices of a number of players and changed some of their positions!!! :suicide:
Which ones Kop??
I can only see Head had moved to AR from BT which suits me.
Nathan Lyon has significantly risen in price.
Where is the best place to get the starting 11 for the Ashes, 2 hours 10 mins to go :-}
The live feed on cricinfo is always good https://www.espncricinfo.com/
Thank you Kop! I need a full 11 this test with 2nd.3rd and 4th being a little bit tight!
There’s some rain forecast at Lords today. Hopefully the toss takes place on time.
It’s raining heavily!
So I’m guessing the deadline simply passes and we are stuck with our best guess as to the line-ups?
I’d reckon so. Pick guaranteed starters! 😉
I wanted Starc to replace Pattison, but Hazelwood is also a favourite by many a knowledgeable folk, so i will probably go..
I got caught on a phone call and didn’t make my planned changes!! :dash:
Looks like they extended the deadline by 15mins.
I kept waiting for the teams to be revealed. haha. S**t
The deadline has been pushed out again. I suspect they will keep pushing it out until the toss has happened.
Australia win the toss and bowl.
Interesting choice.
Plus no Starc again!
Cheers KOP> Team is set. all the best
Don’t worry Init, I’m sure you’ll be able to pick Starc at some stage during the series! :hippo:
I’ve taken one gamble!
4 on Smith as capo…
It would appear as though I’ve taken 2 gambles. One of which has already failed!!!!
2nd test captains and VC ‘s, I think there might be some very similar teams this round!
Padster have you seen our indentical scores? Just checked and we have the exact same team barring your Wade to my Lyon!
:drinks:
Yes i did notice, i took out Lyon even though he’s been bowling well and went for pace, now the only difference in our scores is the Lyon wicket, should bs a good battle
I’ve kept Warner as captain. Just stubborn I guess
Out for 3! And I’m going to keep him as C for the 3rd test as well. # stuubbornandstupid
Did have a wry smile when I saw him go!
I need Smith to fail tomorrow, and that’s highly unlikely!!
Khwaja still playing, Paine and Head yet to come.. they’re my differentials..Today shall be an important day for me.
2nd Test Results.
I’ll add to the cumulative table and report back in due course.
just saw this ashes chat. I live in india so i play alot of fantasy matches in dream 11 and luckily earn alot in it
My boys were pretty pathetic. A lot of work to do in the remaining tests!
And i won’t be leaving Lyon out for a poor choice batsmen!
Cumulative league table after Test 2 for you chaps.
Tie at the top, unbelievably, between Paddy and Constant. Init lurks menacingly in 3rd, Kop sulks in 4th, Mito looks to have lost interest in 5th and Otineo sits in the stands with his arm around Warner.
Nail biting stuff that. Thanks Initt for taking the pain to prepare this. An ML of our own. Really enjoying it. Never thought tests could be this “pacy” too.
No pain at all, I’m enjoying the series, both ours and the actual one. I’m following this more than the actual football at the moment so it could come as a shock when it all ends and then I have to look at my FPL team and realise it is in the gutter! When I’ve won this though it’ll all be worth it :aikido: :wink2:
That’s what I call over and under confidence in the same sentence :excited:
” Unbelievably” Pfff! Quick turnaround for the 3rd test Init! 2 days to go! https://www.dream11.com/cricket/leagues/england-vs-australia-tests/1121/15562
I meant ‘unbelievably’ in terms of the score actually being the exact same in a high scoring game which counts to 2 decimal places….
Maybe :popcorn:
Steven Smith has been ruled out of the 3rd test…
That’s bad for Australia. There strength seems halved already.
Good for the fantansy leahue though. A good captain choice would make a major difference now.
I can’t see how Australia can win the test without Smith. England have become massive favourites for the 3rd test.
Agreed on the capo choice though. It makes things quite interesting.
Yeah. Need to keep a strong check on who wins the toss and bats first. If Australia decides to bat, then having English bowlers shall be a good strategy. On the opposite, might receive a follow-on as well. Then the strategy reverses.
Nice work Jofra! :punish: :wacko:
My buddy David Warner and I are staying together. He’s gonna get a double century sometime (2022?)
You can’t leave him now after all you’ve been through together (13 and a half days in the stands
).
Probability says he has to get a decent knock soon but Broad seems to have his number.
FF247 Ashes Test 3 league is now open.
Code to join;
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I need to take a couple of risks to try and catch up. Unfortunately, taking risks didn’t pay off in the 2nd test!
I quite liked your Woakes as captain Kop! I think he’s not far off becoming a handy all-rounder, I think a bowler who can bat is good captain material, It’s just picking the right one!
I thought it was an inspired choice
Was it so much to ask Roy Burns Woakes Buttler to provide 50 runs between them? Game would be over now.
Our 3rd test C’s and VC’s, once it gets started!
Got Mito to join me. Just four more to convince now
Warner is in 4 out of the 6 teams, Kop and myself have the same team,just different captains and vices and are Warner free!
You’re fcked so Padster!
FFS!! I ended up on Otieno’s sinking ship.
He’s ticking along nicely at the moment……
That worked :bye:
Ouch that hurt !
Paine in pain
Thanks England for ruining my planned weekend before it’s even begun. No kids this one so I was planning on Ashes for a full day a half tomorrow after football from 12pm onwards. I’ll be lucky if I see an hours play at this rate :rant:
I’m going to have a cheeky couple of quid at 100/1 for England to win! Stranger things have happened, just need England to get the remaining 4 wickets before lunch for a lead of about 330 and then England go all 1 day cricket on them, would be good to watch! 😉
I hope you did Padster, I reckon we can still do this! Two full days left and 180 overs to get 200 odd runs? With essentially a white ball team left who often got 300? Bring it on!
Haha! I was using the Hong Kong jockey club site as it’s illegal to use any other online bookies here, Once i’d translated it from Cantonese it was actually 100/1 for the draw, which i think is near impossible,England to win was about 5/1,so i left it, still think you have an entertaining day ahead if Stokes and Root can get a few more runs on the board! 😉
Probably was 100/1 after the 67 collapse. Very much on now.
Wow!
What an exciting game right now. Ben Stokes needs some strike.
Congratulations England….Take a bow Ben Stokes..
I think Init might get the revised table up a bit earlier this round Constantine :popcorn:
Haha. 2 matches still to go Paddy
I have no idea what you are talking about :whistle:
It’ll be up later. But for now…
He should have been Knighted on the spot. Can we change the day of the week to Stokesday.
***Ashes Cumulative Table Update Test 3***
Init has stopped lurking menacingly and powered to the top, fuelled mainly by his Stokes captaincy.
Paddy and Constant continue to spar evenly, with Paddy shading this one and taking 2nd overall.
Kop took some risks, by his own admission. They didn’t pay off. He crashed and burned in 6th but somehow retains his 4th spot overall. Which probably says more about 5th and 6th than it does him.
Mito has been consistent throughout. Consistently 5th.
Otieno finally showed up in Test 3 with a 2nd place finish. But it wasn’t enough to mask his dreadful first two innings and so he remains in 6th.
On a personal note that was probably the best Ashes day I’ve ever witnessed. And certainly the most remarkable innings I’ve ever seen from a batsman.
I’ll leave it on a quote from Cookie (the Sir Alastair one, not ours….)
“That is the most extraordinary innings ever, ever been played by an Englishman”.
We assume he means Stokes and not Init but who knows…
It really was something else! Shame I didn’t get tickets in the ballot. I only live a stone’s throw away!
I’d have given Mito’s left arm to have been there today.
Your VC’s points were not too shabby either Init!
FF247 Ashes Test 4
League is open, code is;
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Price changes are more noticeable this round, Smith and Stokes both now 11 credits, I was shocked when i got to my last selection and could not afford him!
Yes I saw that. Punishing! I’ve had to drop my mate. RIP Davie to get them both in
I noticed that too, no need for it really when it’s a 2 team comp.
England XI for fourth Test: Rory Burns, Joe Denly, Joe Root (c), Jason Roy, Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Jos Buttler, Craig Overton, Jofra Archer, Stuart Broad, Jack Leach.
Overton is an interesting pick.
We are missing a couple of entrants from the league too.
I can only assume they’ve picked him because he’s quicker than Woakes.
I haven’t entered yet. I need an even bigger gamble this time :no:
Woakes was being touted for getting a rest in this one but I thought Sam Curran would have been the natural replacement.
They’ve certainly weakened the batting but I think Woakes has only made something like 115 runs in the series.
That’s better than most of the batters!
The way I’m reading it is they have picked him to get Smith out, Smith was his 1st ever test wicket and i think he scored 33 runs against New Zealand, shows some promise, Full on Archer and Overton putting it around Smiths head i expect/hope
He’s not actually as fast as I thought. I was thinking of his brother Jamie!
Mito is late to the parade!
I’ve taken another gamble
Wasn’t Warner was it?!
Hooe it’s not Warner
Nope. Took him out this morning!!
Caotains and VC’s
You’re struggling with your ‘p’s’ today Oadster!
C’mon Gary!
I would still have captained Warner if Smith and Stokes weren’t so expensive !
Potentially no more play today!
Covers coming off
And back on :slaphead:
:rant:
Not having Smith as capo looks like it might backfire!
Lyon could come good in 4th innings or if England follow on
Kop, I was rather hoping most would shun Smith in the hopes of picking a differential to chase with. And then fall further behind as a result. Looks like a good ploy so far, but let’s see. As an England fan I want him out but I’m secretly cheering his every run!
Lyon could work but knowing your luck he’ll pull a hammy on his first run up…..
Big thumbs and a small keyboard on my ohone Init!
It really is Smith Vs England!
Double century on the cards i think!
Oh yeah. He looks like he could bat until Christmas!
That was a Starc batting fest which we didn’t expect and we certainly didn’t want !
Told you he could bat a bit Kop! :mosking:
:worthy:
Thanks
Not heard from Constant in a bit….. :popcorn:
Kop, Lyon finally got a wicket! :popcorn:
Stokes captain fail :fuck:
FF247 Ashes Test 5
League is now open;
1r0woy86d9jyz_
Updated cumulative table will be posted tonight.
I’ll repost the price changes Dow here because I made a pigs ear of the first attempt!
Smith now 11.5 up from 11
Broad now 9.0 up from 8.5
Warner down to 9.0
Root down to 9.5
No surprise that Smith has risen again to 11.5 credits, Stokes still 11, Root has dropped to 9.5!
Cumulative League Table and Test 4 results;
1.Init
Played a blinder with the Smith captaincy, to be fair to him. Obviously anticipated a raft of Stokes ones and simply defended. Defence being the best form of attack, in typical Smith fashion.
2. Paddy
Fell into the Stokes trap but recovered a bit by covering the bowling attack. All of it. Needs a miracle left field captain pick to catch Init in the overall. No test has been won by more than about 80 so far and the deficit stands at 200.
3. Panka (Constant). Got done by the same Stokes trap. Went a bit left-field elsewhere too in a vein attempt to play catch up. And got burnt
4. Lyons (Kop). Certainly went left-field in full on catch up mode. And lost his mind in doing so. His namesake didn’t deliver and leaves him floundering around in 4th.
5. Ddillo (Otieno) A second consecutive 2nd place should be applauded but doesn’t mask the first two tests unfortunately as Otieno now sits 5th. Paying for earlier mistakes or else he could have been in contention.
6. Mito. :no:
Somehow missed the 4th Test and is now in 6th as opposed to his usual 5th.
I think you might as well get your new title ready Init, Ashes and WCC double winner 2019, I don’t think any amount of differentials can close that gap, Still a battle for 2nd place though! 😉
Great comeback Initt. I knew that was going to happen. Couldn’t change my team before the deadline and Stokes cappo failed. I was always planning to make Smith as my captain but, that’s just an excuse now i think. SIGH. Anyways, awesome game this. I’d always be ready for any Cricket fantasy in future as well.
I just hope this Mitch is crap with the bat! :laugh2:
Teams for the 5th Test. Obviously the Aussie’s need to lose 1 player from this.
We know which one of the twelve England want them to lose
I’ll give you the money myself if he’s not in there :wink2: #familyfortunes
Teams
Gutted I’ll only be able to follow day 1!!
Shit or bust for me! If i was playing safe i would have had the same combo as Kop!
This Mitch is even better than the last one :jumpy: #everyoneneedsaMitch :locomotive:
Unfortunately I had no internet most of today so I missed the Mitch switch. A bitch of a glitch !
FFS. Missed the deadline. :dash:
Such a shame Smith is out :laugh2:
That was one hellofa catch
Test 5 results are in. Final full league table with a synopsis will be posted later on or tomorrow.
Final League Table.
1. Init
Smashed home his advantage as expected with another romp in Test 5. Won 4 of the 5 after a ropey Test 1. Gets to keep the urn to cap a wonderful summer of cricket for him after his WC victory. Anything England can’t quite manage….
2. Kop
Kept plugging away and got his 2nd spot eventually. Got done by having to go chasing early doors with Lyon. His discovery of VPN has a lot to answer for!
3. Paddy
Lost out on 2nd by valiantly chasing 1st with a ridiculously left field captain pick in 5. But he knew that was coming, and at least tried his luck.
4. Otieno
Came 4th because 5th and 6th gave up. His love affair with Warner cost him dearly but at least he was consistently faithful.
5. Constant
‘Missed’ the deadline in 5 but we rather suspect that a poor showing in 4 killed his spirit. Had been hugely competitive up until that point.
6. Mito
Gave up after 3. A sad end for a former fantasy cricket legend.
Thanks all for participating, it was hugely enjoyable. Just need to go see if we can extend the Username characters now :aikido: :bop:
Congratulations Initt. Good job mate.
And I really had missed the deadline. Was out on work tour for the whole week. Was fighting for 2nd place. Anyways, hopw we’ll have more of cricket comps in future. Would love to win one
Well done init! Thoroughly enjoyed the fantasy cricket, not sure i would have got anywhere near you if i had played the obvious captain choice, but it was fun trying with differentials! so next up is the New Zealand tour in November, not sure the times are going to suit all though, late night starts for you lot back home and early mornings for me here, but i’m sure we could give it a bash!
Is Sterling a must or can Bilva be a nice alternative?
Can we trust KdB will stay fit this season or should we give him some time to prove his fitness?
Is anyone going with 3 up top? I’m thinking of either 1 premium and one budget or 1 premium and two fodder.
Will probably come up with more questions later but that’s all I’ve got for now hahah. Starting to get into the swing of things now!
One for the Everton boys but what do you make of your assets? A lot of love for Pickford, Digne and Siggy but are they a wait and see?
I think Sterling is a must and less risk from rotation.
KDB looks like he is fit and raring to go but I’m gonna wait on him until gw3.
1 premium up front if you’re having one – which I’m not.
I don’t think you need to wait and see on the Everton boys as they’re tried and trusted.
Siggy will always steadily get points and Digne would have been amongst the pool defenders in points if he’d had a full season.
Pickford will also get points but I’m gonna go for Pope and Heaton rotation
+1 on all of that
MD, what was Aston Villas defense good last year? Thinking of going with the same two.
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The only thing I find tiring is if someone comments and says needs Sterling, needs Salah, needs TAA or Robbo or needs Kane etc. We can’t have them all. There’s always alternatives.
KDB has had big injuries he seems to be fully back. Had no problems through pre season. Could be a great option.
As for Everton they will be missing Gueye and Zouma which will be a big loss defensively. It does not make them bad options but will be interesting to see how they react. New striker Kean’s Price will be interesting
Yes indeed Kean’s price will be interesting. However I suspect it may be 7.5ish on a par with WH, Wolves, Bou.
Cheers lads. I was thinking along the same lines. I’d say Sterling will be in my team but might wait on KdB. I’m a little worried on Digne, Coleman and Pickford just because of what Smash says Gueye and Zouma are gone so they may struggle.
Anyone seen the Sane news? Apparently he’s off to Bayern, that would hugely affect the City options, would even Mahrez be an option again?
Unless they sign Oyarzabal. Even if they don’t I’d be worried that Bernardo gets pushed out wide.
First choice front three is BSilva, Aguero and Sterling I think. Mahrez will get more GT
You think it makes Bilva a better pick?
I don’t see much love for West Ham players. Their fixtures aren’t bad and these new signings Fornals and Haller look good plus Lanzini is back and he’s always been a fantasy favourite. Any reason why they aren’t being picked?
They play for West Ham!
I agree with Kop
WHOOOOOOO?
Hahaha fair enough
Matt
I have Fornals. Part of a three-way rotation thingy which might annoy the life out of me but just might also be genius.
Probably the former!
I was just looking at him and Lanzini in a 451 formation but I don’t know if I’ll actually go with it. It just seems to rigid to me and there is no room for rotation
3-way rotation? No no no
You’ll do some serious damage to your health there!
Chance would be a fine thing!
I’ve thought about Diop for that run from GW2. But he’s not made the cut, yet.
Has anyone found a decent 6 million midfielder yet?
Lampard has found one *wink*
Yarmolenko?
Barkley or Pereyra Smash!
I currently have Barkley and Doucoure.
Trossard looks interesting?
Barkley? McGinn?
Yeah that’s the problem
Pereyra, Barkley, Iwobi, JWP et al.
Pereyra’s first four fixtures include Hammers and Brighton at home, and Newcastle away. You’d hope he’d be value at £6m for those matches, by which time you will have identified the low priced starlet that we all want and can make the transfer for GW5.
Yeah think that’s currently the best bet. No pre season games yet though
True. He returned to training today and looked good. He scored 2 against Brighton last time….
Barkley or Mr Villa aka Grealish..
I’ve stalled at 6.5 (Perez). Lower seems riskier.
Dwight McNeil
£4.5m GK issues!
Pope or Hart who is #1?
Or is Ryan and Button the only option?
I only have £8.5m to spend, thus one £4.5m and a £4m backup :/
Ryan and Button by far the safest at this point.
Pope if he plays against Parma.
Heaton?
or yeah Ryan. I mean, Brighton can’t be worse than last year, right?….