tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post5572820132825979500..comments2023-10-19T18:04:41.170+01:00Comments on Yahoo! Fantasy Football Blog - Your Assistant Manager: The Blog Cup - 3rd Round ResultsAssistant Managerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04969590083093276952noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-35581972803167483452009-12-23T21:26:18.348+00:002009-12-23T21:26:18.348+00:00I'm thinking of dropping Drogba (@10) and Deni...I'm thinking of dropping Drogba (@10) and Denilson for Klasnic and Zamora. I know it makes sense but every fibre of my being tells me I'm downgrading. I need some moral support (or advice) lads please!<br />-CJ SHIELDSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-8945475877641575382009-12-22T19:13:31.080+00:002009-12-22T19:13:31.080+00:00Guys, I have a "little" problem. I'v...Guys, I have a "little" problem. I've got 10 players selected and I love every and each one of them (some for the fix they have and some for doing a great job for me on last 4 or 5 weeks)...!!! <br />Now:<br /><br />Almunia<br />Verm,Huth,(8,54$)<br />Eagles(@6.2),Reid(10.8),Billy(7.9),MTay(15.7)<br />Drogs(10.6),Robinho(11.5),EdS(7.4)<br /><br />So far my only worry is "not having any ManU players" in my team. And the final DF spot. <br />Any suggestion would be welcomed...!!!!<br /><br />Good LuckFidannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-28483425162749746542009-12-22T18:32:32.268+00:002009-12-22T18:32:32.268+00:00That's the same worry for me too Saul. Given n...That's the same worry for me too Saul. Given now, with Mancini in charge, represents a reliable value imo...but, I have Almunia @7.88, so I'm VERY reluctant to make the call. <br /><br />@ Everyone - Yahoo finally put the Stoke-Fulham and Arsenal-Bolton match on this D/T gameweek. Sooo, good luck to all on them chosing to ride heavily on TG...!!!<br /><br />Cheers...!!!Fidannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-89115771098487509582009-12-22T18:27:03.576+00:002009-12-22T18:27:03.576+00:00Wow I had no idea I was in this competition and to...Wow I had no idea I was in this competition and to my surprice, I've advanced to the next round. Now I'm nervious as I feel under pressure to get the right team together, as before I didn't even have to worry about getting knocked out...aw well, I'll see how far I can get. Go "Lion's Gate"!!! <br />AM- Would you consider Shay Given now that Mancini's in charge at City? Thanks<br />(Honduran-Saul)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-65268407951896274112009-12-22T17:39:50.197+00:002009-12-22T17:39:50.197+00:00That was weird because I was watching the EPL high...That was weird because I was watching the EPL highlights last night(in the States) and saw that it was a clear assist by Benitez so I checked this morning and saw the assist. I didn't realize that we had been gypped from the beginning. <br /><br />I didn't get to watch the game live but watching the Man City highlights it was painful to watch how bad their defense is. Hopefully Mancini can sort the back out a bit. Remember when Lescott was a good fantasy player?gman26https://www.blogger.com/profile/18303464700298478304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-40344735567384434582009-12-22T16:17:57.821+00:002009-12-22T16:17:57.821+00:00Looking at the cutoff, I see a 'FC Green Wave&...Looking at the cutoff, I see a 'FC Green Wave'. Tulane alum? If so, Roll Wave Roll.gman26https://www.blogger.com/profile/18303464700298478304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-42652843656814481052009-12-22T13:40:14.414+00:002009-12-22T13:40:14.414+00:00Sweeeeeeet....what an escape from the jaws of defe...Sweeeeeeet....what an escape from the jaws of defeat! Cheers, AM!Doctor Teethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-91328599653670943652009-12-22T12:09:42.542+00:002009-12-22T12:09:42.542+00:00Wow, I'm still there. And I wasn't even cl...Wow, I'm still there. And I wasn't even close to get knocked out. I guess this week was terrible for most managers.Naningnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-64581068272562062912009-12-22T09:41:02.063+00:002009-12-22T09:41:02.063+00:00Ali - thanks for the comments.
There are 2 separ...Ali - thanks for the comments. <br /><br />There are 2 separate Cup Competitions. Please read the comment I have added to my post (under the results table). <br /><br />CheersAssistant Managerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04969590083093276952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-45271230502075167262009-12-22T09:33:41.875+00:002009-12-22T09:33:41.875+00:00Well Done Doc !
Very pleased for you.
Hans_IndiaWell Done Doc !<br />Very pleased for you.<br /><br />Hans_IndiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-52153160017137110192009-12-22T09:23:56.748+00:002009-12-22T09:23:56.748+00:00AM,
First let me start off by saying your blog ha...AM,<br /><br />First let me start off by saying your blog has helped me a lot as far choosing the right players are concerned.I've not only become more competitive in my own league but have managed to do awesome overall as well. Cheers to you<br /><br />Secondly, i got 59.5 points for the week shouldnt i qualify for the next round?Ali8305https://www.blogger.com/profile/07072066656070985989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-62708590941388921372009-12-22T09:04:58.532+00:002009-12-22T09:04:58.532+00:00Please see the updated results table above - Benit...Please see the updated results table above - Benitez's assist has raised the cut-off to 50.5...just enough for you to sneak through Teeth!Assistant Managerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04969590083093276952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-69709357356333408642009-12-22T08:38:05.160+00:002009-12-22T08:38:05.160+00:00http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=716735&...http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=716735&sec=england&cc=4716<br /><br />Robinho will play! New manager, New ideas. RSC must be worry over his playing time now, will he?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-77682013995769489582009-12-22T07:52:53.583+00:002009-12-22T07:52:53.583+00:00Yes, The Blog Cup & The AM Challenge are 2 sep...Yes, The Blog Cup & The AM Challenge are 2 separate competitions. The Blog Cup was only for he first 3 Blog Leagues. I started The AM Challenge later, for all 6 Blog Leagues.<br /><br />I'm going to need to re-calculate the scores today as Yahoo made some point adjustments last night over Benitez's assist. Keep checking back.Assistant Managerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04969590083093276952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-38851088762410923312009-12-22T06:05:36.727+00:002009-12-22T06:05:36.727+00:00actually is the am cup and the blog cup two differ...actually is the am cup and the blog cup two different things? i apologise. i made it through the first round of the am cup. keep up the good workAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-65409199651155480442009-12-22T06:02:15.545+00:002009-12-22T06:02:15.545+00:00hi, i made it through to the 2nd round. and i don&...hi, i made it through to the 2nd round. and i don't see my team on this list. and i got 65 points this round. i'm in group - YFF4 Assistant Blog 09/10<br /> team name - liverpoolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-60341658800626553032009-12-22T03:52:01.008+00:002009-12-22T03:52:01.008+00:00sorry mate,but im a lil bit confuse regarding the ...sorry mate,but im a lil bit confuse regarding the cup.which one is the knockout cup??means that once u r out,u cant get into it again..thanxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-20004291110741233312009-12-22T02:26:11.608+00:002009-12-22T02:26:11.608+00:00@Anon 2:18: Some of the other stats must've be...@Anon 2:18: Some of the other stats must've been corrected as well. A few weeks ago I lost a point because Dempsey and BFAR each had his tally reduced 0.5 during a similar readjustment. It's annoying when you lose points, but you have to give Yahoo credit for trying to be accurate. Strictly speaking, the fault here lies with Opta, their stats provider.Bradleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-80544599955500649952009-12-22T02:18:34.832+00:002009-12-22T02:18:34.832+00:00Yeah and I lost 1/2 (half) a point. How does this ...Yeah and I lost 1/2 (half) a point. How does this happen?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-56266518817877277502009-12-22T00:20:49.137+00:002009-12-22T00:20:49.137+00:00Looks like some scores has been updated...might ne...Looks like some scores has been updated...might need to update the list. For me, I think Chucho got awarded his assist...so I am up to 48.5. just short...<br /><br />MunsonedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-88381367640443557852009-12-21T23:01:09.944+00:002009-12-21T23:01:09.944+00:00STOP THE PRESSES!!!
AM - I think you need to reca...STOP THE PRESSES!!!<br /><br />AM - I think you need to recalculate the results...YFF DID just credit me with an assist for Chucho and so I know have 50.5 points and would just make the cut-off. That of course assumes that the cut-off point does not move upward due to other teams having Chucho as well.<br /><br />WOOOOAAAAHHH - what intrigue....Doctor Teethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-36921926220260138772009-12-21T22:58:56.041+00:002009-12-21T22:58:56.041+00:00Auf wiederseden, meinen kameraden...I should not c...Auf wiederseden, meinen kameraden...I should not complain given my side's shocking performance from this past weekend but it pains me a bit that I (presumably) would have made it through to the next round if Cristian Benitez had correctly been credited with an assist in the Everton game. And here I was already preparing my acceptance speech for next Spring.<br /><br />Fret not...sic transit gloria.Doctor Teethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-76981375104488290452009-12-21T22:53:09.834+00:002009-12-21T22:53:09.834+00:00I'm glad i made it to the next round with 83 p...I'm glad i made it to the next round with 83 points. But having KPB(scoring 13,5) and dropping him for N'Zogbia(who made a big snowman today) is a bit disappointing.The Greeknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-47145909801606357562009-12-21T22:49:23.445+00:002009-12-21T22:49:23.445+00:00@Ajani: Sorry, it doesn't work that way. We...@Ajani: Sorry, it doesn't work that way. We're just screwed. At whatever date the FA reschedules the match for, Wigan and Bolton will have a double-game week that everyone can participate in as usual. It's just like a player in your line-up unexpectedly being benched, except this time all XXII didn't play.<br /><br />4 more points from the correction for Chucho's assist, and I move up 152 places. I even avoid setting a new personal worst score, which really emphasizes how badly I did 2 weeks ago. This week I had 2 players in a postponed match, and I still came out with a higher score.Bradleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030086474399228114.post-68444447267729800912009-12-21T22:26:00.124+00:002009-12-21T22:26:00.124+00:00Wigan vs Bolton match postponed...., how about our...Wigan vs Bolton match postponed...., how about our Kirkland & Yayga points,if got? Hope Yahoo still remember to add back those in future.<br /><br />Rgds.<br />AjaniAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com