The Motor Forum

Rodge · Last edited by Rodge on Tue Aug 18, 2009 9:24 pm; edited 1 time in total

It's a couple of weeks before kickoff of the new season and The Motor Forum league is back up and running again.

It's open to anyone and the code to join up is 472290-97237

Last years champion (James) is already in so we need some challengers.

Go to http://fantasy.premierleague.com and sign up. It's free and the only prize is bragging rights.

Matt could you sticky this for a few weeks so people can get involved? Thanks.
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BeN · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 12:36 pm Post subject:

Ah...

Seeing that I will have plenty of free time I will be joining.

Er, do we have to register again or can we continue from last season?
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Andy C · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 12:54 pm Post subject:

I've just done my team.

You can carry on from last year Ben.

Dr. Hfuhruhurr · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 12:56 pm Post subject:

Tricky as we don't know who's playing where yet ...

Rodge · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 12:58 pm Post subject:

You can edit your team up till the deadline just before the first game.
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BeN · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 12:59 pm Post subject:

Ok, have joined.

I also take part in the other game, the score prediction one. Anyone fancy having a go? I could set up a league too for that if anybody's interested.
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Dr. Hfuhruhurr · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 12:59 pm Post subject:

But don't they carry on signing players after the season starts? Isn't the transfer deadline the end of August?

BeN · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 1:01 pm Post subject:

Yes Nick. So they'll just be added to the game.

I reckon the busiest time for fantasy football will be the week immediately after the end of August.
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needmorepower · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 1:36 pm Post subject:

Ahem... yes. Go me go me etc etc.

Hadn't realised it automatically entered me for this League when I signed up again this year.
Still, bring on the challenge as I shall enjoy putting my powers of utter spawny guesswork to the test again!

See you on the field!

PS - Andy, may I say what a splendidly coloured kit you have!!
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Nelson · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 4:27 pm Post subject:

I'm in

Just entered a team and joined the Motor league.

Bring it on boys.

My team in ''Stand to Support V.S''
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cbeaks1 · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 5:01 pm Post subject:

I'm in too. Rossy's Giants.

Matt · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 11:16 pm Post subject:

Predictably, E36 United have been bought by a French millionaire and are now known as 306 United

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Gooner · Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 11:25 pm Post subject:

I'm in. I was leading for ages last season but soemhow it all went wrong. And I am talking about my fantasy team not the real team I support before you guys point that out!
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Matt · Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 11:40 am Post subject:

Ah, what a lovely pair...

Both are £36 at Sports World.
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needmorepower · Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:33 pm Post subject:

BeN · Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 4:41 pm Post subject:

Oh it's on....

Although Arsenal do look a bit lightweight with all the sales. We desperately need a new centre midfielder to replace both Flamini and Gilberto.

Another striker would be good too.

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Matt · Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 6:21 pm Post subject:

Stop panicking!

Flamini had one good season, Gilberto was old. Wenger's signed 2 midfielders and one's finally joined us now he has his work permit, so we've lost two in midfield and gained 3.
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BeN · Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 4:38 am Post subject:

Eh?

I assume you mean Carlos Vela, who plays up front, though he could also drop back into midfield.

Samir Nasri I think is more of a replacement for Hleb on the flank.

The other signings are Aaron Ramsey, who's probably too young to be thrown into the first team immediately, and Amaury Bischoff, who is currently injured.
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Matt · Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 10:12 am Post subject:

I forgot about Hleb, he was that crap. Vela is more attacking midfield, I can't see Wenger using him as striker.
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BeN · Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 10:50 am Post subject:

Yeah, but how would he fit into the team?

I assume if Vela is playing, Fabregas might have to drop back a little to do a bit of defensive duties.
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It doesn't matter.

I am in the lead though and that does matter.

BeN · Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 6:45 pm Post subject:

Just like how Arsenal is top of the table before the season starts.

(You're not in the lead by the way Mike. It always puts your own team on top, as we haven't actually started yet.

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Rodge · Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 10:08 am Post subject:

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Jasper · Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 10:37 pm Post subject:

I'm in too. Shit STILL HAVE MY NAME BLOWN UP IN BIG LETTERS>
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Rodge · Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 9:26 am Post subject:

Deadline is 16th August at 11:30am so anyone else who wants in has a few days left.
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Giant · Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 8:58 pm Post subject:

Just done mine, awesome attack, good defence, no cash left for midfielders!

BeN · Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 8:42 am Post subject:

Rodge · Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 12:22 pm Post subject:

Mike, your team strip is very appropriate. I'm wondering though if you should have called them Cornish Pasties instead of Pirates. After all, they're going to get a pasting this season..
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BeN · Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 12:27 pm Post subject:

My defensive line of Sol Campbell, Phil Neville, Joseph Yobo and Phil Jagielka all combined to ship in a total of seven goals between them.

That's not going to be any good...
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Dr. Hfuhruhurr · Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 2:25 pm Post subject:

BeN · Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 2:29 pm Post subject:

Dr. Hfuhruhurr · Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 2:40 pm Post subject:

I remain to be convinced. He's certainly a good player, but I think he blows hot and cold, and (like his predecessor) squanders far too many good chances.

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Am I being panned already? I cannot look as net nanny at work has it filtered.

I know nothing about Footie but thought it would be good for a laugh to join in!

BeN · Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 3:17 pm Post subject:

BeN · Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 8:48 am Post subject:

Arsenal have signed Mikael Silvestre from Manchester United.

Must say I am surprised. I wouldn't think Fergie and Wenger would actually allow players to go to the other side, since they aren't exactly the best of friends.
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Matt · Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 10:29 am Post subject:

There's more respect there these days, than hatred.

Pleased we have someone with championship-winning experience, because the knowledge he can impart to the youngsters will be worth his signing alone.
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BeN · Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 12:15 pm Post subject:

I was thinking more of something sinister, like Silvestre revealing Fergie's secrets to Arsenal.

I dunno. I'm kinda cynical that way. Even when I play Football Manager I never allow players to join my biggest rivals, unless the player is really a useless piece of tosh.
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Rodge · Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 8:26 am Post subject:

So, after a few games it's looking like this:

P Team GW Total

1 Wensleydale FC 56 154
2 giants GIANTS 62 149
3 306 United 39 134
4 Cornish Pirates 58 133
5 Montse's New Watch 45 123
6 Stand to support V.S 47 123
7 Rossy's Giants 48 119
8 Goonermotor 39 110
9 Andy LFC 33 100
10 Hurlecot FC 32 99
11 VanMan's Guess 25 84
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BeN · Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 6:22 pm Post subject:

Damn! Second from last!

I'm pathetic...
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And who said I was going to get a pastying, eh Rodge! Ha!

scamper · Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 5:16 pm Post subject:

Giant · Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 7:36 pm Post subject:

Bit of a gap appearing at the top as the top two break away....

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Giant · Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 7:40 pm Post subject:

We have a new leader...

I'm glad I'm doing so well in this league, in the other one I'm in with the same team I'm mid-table

Jasper · Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2008 7:37 am Post subject:

1 giants GIANTS 38 229
2 Wensleydale FC 35 227
3 Montse's New Watch 35 207
4 306 United 38 206
5 Goonermotor 57 202
6 Cornish Pirates 21 188
7 Stand to support V.S 43 184
8 Rossy's Giants 18 172
9 VanMan's Guess 58 168
10 Hurlecot FC 32 164
11 Andy LFC 28 149

And Ben's still not last, well done.
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BeN · Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2008 7:59 am Post subject:

Dammit. I thought I had a good team.

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And I know nothing about Football.

Dr. Hfuhruhurr · Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2008 2:48 pm Post subject:

Have you seen that a Nigerian consortium is offering to buy Newcastle. Presumably Esteemed Friend Mr. Mike Ashley just has to send them his bank details and an initial payment of 200,000 pounds to expedite the transfer ...

BeN · Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 2:39 pm Post subject:

I got the most points this weekend, but that still leave me second bottom...
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