Monthly Archives: September 2008

A $700 Billion Bailout Plan He is Not: Expensive Berbatov Opens His Account

Posted on September 30, 2008 by Ibracadabra

While the Bulgarian stock exchange has seen its value plummet a la the US stock market, Bulgaria’s greatest footballing export Dimitar Berbatov seems headed in the opposite direction. The expensive Manchester United striker opened his Champions League account today netting twice in … Continue reading →

Posted in $700 Billion Bailout Plan, Adebayor, Amr Zaki, Arsenal, Ashley Young, Dimitar Berbatov, Fantasy Premier League, http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008/kind#post, Manchester United, Robin van Persie, UEFA Champions League, Wayne Rooney | 10 Comments

Drink-Driving Carlton Cole Celebrates with Goal: Ashton Injury Re-aligns West Ham Stars

Posted on September 28, 2008 by Ibracadabra

A few player thoughts as the fantasy premier league pundits continue to offer our satisfaction guaranteed or your money back fantasy premier league tips and suggestions… While the US has not yet agreed on a $700B bailout plan, we warned … Continue reading →

Posted in Amr Zaki, Antonio Valencia, Armand Traore, Carlton Cole, Dean Ashton, Dean Ashton injury, Fantasy Premier League, fantasy premier league pundit, premier league picks, West Ham | 12 Comments

Gameweek 6 Fantasy Preview: Bailout Plan, Anyone?

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Ibracadabra

While economic pundits debate whether or not the US Congress should approve a $700B dollar bailout plan for what was (formerly) the world’s most powerful economy, fantasy soccer pundits around the globe debate soccer’s big bailout plan: Cristiano Ronaldo. Manchester … Continue reading →

Posted in Arsenal, Carling Cup, Cesc Fabregas, Chelsea, Cristiano Ronaldo, Defoe, Everton, Fantasy Premier League, fantasy soccer, Liverpool, Mikel Arteta, Newcastle, Portsmouth | 16 Comments

A Delightful Brazilian Not Named Robinho

Posted on September 25, 2008 by One-One-Eight

At 6.4, Denilson is an absolute heist. Like the Jules Rimet Cup. I think that the media may have this one right. The 20 year old is ready, willing, and able to play first team football at Arsenal. He put … Continue reading →

Posted in Arsenal, Arsene Wenger, Bolton, Brazilians, Cesc Fabregas, Denilson, Fantasy Premier League, Hull City, Premier League Pundit, Robinho, Samir Nasri, The Gunners | 2 Comments

Carling Couple of Thoughts with Cristiano

Posted on September 23, 2008 by Ibracadabra

Now, the fantasy slave is really back. Cristiano returned to the starting lineup today in third round Carling Cup action and scored a typical Cristiano-like goal, rising above two defenders in traffic and sending a powerful header into the back … Continue reading →

Posted in Adebayor, Arsenal, Carling Cup, Cesc Fabregas, Cristiano Ronaldo, Fantasy Premier League, Liverpool, Manchester United, Robin van Persie | 5 Comments

Ridiculous Rotation: Fantasy Fringe Players Get a Chance

Posted on September 22, 2008 by Ibracadabra

A few thoughts as fantasy managers get their heads around the unlikeliest of heroes Salomon Kalou and Ji-Sung Park coming through in the clutch at Stamford Bridge this past weekend. We know about Rafa’s dreaded rotation policy at Liverpool. But … Continue reading →

Posted in Arsenal, Chelsea, Deco, Gary Neville, Manchester United, Michael Ballack, Robin van Persie, Wes Brown | 2 Comments

Match Day Musings, Fantasy League Style

Posted on September 20, 2008 by Ibracadabra

A big day of footie for me, as I was able to take in three-of-four early matches this morning (a great combination of live video streaming & TV), my weekend pub team is holding a practice to kick it about … Continue reading →

Posted in Alfonso Alves, Carlton Cole, Gianfranco Zola, Jimmy Bullard, Liverpool, Michael Owen, Roy Keane, Steven Gerrard, Sunderland, West Ham | 4 Comments

Gameweek 5 Fantasy Preview: Market Uncertainty Grows

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Ibracadabra

As investors around the world frantically move their money into safer investments in the midst of a financial crisis, fantasy premier league managers all over the world are hunkering down and preparing for the biggest market event of the fantasy … Continue reading →

Posted in Chelsea, Cristiano Ronaldo, David Bentley, Fantasy Premier League, Fernando Torres, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Mikel Arteta, Robbie Keane, Steven Gerrard, Yakubu | 17 Comments

In Fine Kompany

Posted on September 17, 2008 by One-One-Eight

England under-21 starlet Michael Johnson signed a 5-year extension with Man City today. Two months ago, this would have been massive news for Mark Hughes’ club. Now, it causes some problems for fantasy managers who want in on the club’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Chelsea, Clint Dempsey, Elano, Jo, Manchester City, Mark Hughes, Robinho, Vincent Kompany | 1 Comment

Ballack Loves Porsches and Playing Time; Only Gets Porsches

Posted on September 17, 2008 by One-One-Eight

Michael Ballack came on for Deco in Chelsea’s 4-0 victory over Ligue 1 side Bordeaux on Tuesday. While the game was already decided at the hour mark, Ballack’s first appearance of the year should be a welcome sight to Chelsea … Continue reading →