Fantasy Premier League

No, not the blog.  But perhaps the Premiership.  Well, if not new management at least new sponsorship.  As the rash of foreign ownership of clubs continues apace, it's only appropriate that this "news" comes across the wires: Shares of Barclays PLC rose more than 4 percent Friday after...More

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So, it would appear that there is some disagreement on whether we should continue with the Friday post in its current form.  Never let it be said that we don't read the comments of our readers and adjust accordingly.  I'd like to hear more on the topic of what everyone...More

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Who'd have guessed? Newcastle - who can't seem to score OR keep their players healthy - scores 3 and beats a scorching hot Reading team who seems incapable of losing to anyone outside of the Top 4.  I guess that's why they play the games instead of relying on "pundits"...More

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Looks like Yahoo! has gone ahead and awarded Baines the goal from yesterday's game even though it was ruled and own goal from Spector.  Good news for those with Baines and/or Spector.  Bad news for those of us competing with those with Baines and/or Spector.Jon, I think you've just found...More

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Time to resurect another old blog "mannersim", the Cone of Silence.  As we wrote way back when:"Originally a device from the Get Smart tv show (RIP, Don Adams), now a term to use to let everyone know that you do not want to hear the results (or any details, for...More

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"Meanwhile, Zokora will start a three-game ban this weekend which will culminate in the Carling Cup quarter-final clash with Southend."   -- Is there any greater honor in fantasy football than being bestowed a moniker by this-here blog?  BFAY.  K2.  FBFDB (that's former blog...More

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... at least for the Arsenal match.  Evidently a muscle strain suffered on the last goal kick at Bolton.  ...More

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Newcastle will be without injured midfielder Kieron Dyer for Wednesday's Premiership visit of Reading and fear he could miss several games.The 27-year-old suffered a nasty thigh injury when he collided with advertising hoardings during the 1-0 league win over Portsmouth on November 26.--So much for my strategy of picking up...More

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In clear violation of the rules (which I hold dear), is Geremi the best value for money in midfield this week even though he's playing at right back?With Ballack cheaper but more likely to kill you with his discipline than reward you with a goal, and Arsenal facing two road...More

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Arsenal talisman Thierry Henry has admitted that he will be ruled out of action for at least a month with his sciatic nerve problem. -- Anyone (everyone?) get K2 on the barn door before he went up in price?  Is Arsenal still good value for money?  What about this week -- 2...More

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