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Monthly Archives: November 2008
Fernando Torres: The New Dean Ashton: EPL Gameweek 15 Fantasy Preview
Let’s jump right into our weekly preview. Here’s the legend – I. Best “real” matchup II. Best fantasy friendly matchup III. Studs & Duds and IV. A weekly best eleven I. Manchester United @ Manchester City: The silver medal this … Continue reading
Breaking News: Brilliant Butt Buddy Wins $100 from Soccer Pro
Congratulations to brilliant blog reader “Verbal97″ for winning the Champions League Prediction Contest, and a $100 gift certificate to Soccer Pro. Unless my maths are wrong, Verbal97 accurately predicted 11 of 16 midweek Champions League fixtures, just beating out the competition. … Continue reading
Seedorf to Arsenal and Straight into FPL Squads Worldwide?
Deco (9.0MM), somehow, is still owned by 11% of fantasy premier league managers. Unreal. That’s 192,658 players participating in the Premier League’s official fantasy league who are wasting their money. Could Clarence Seedorf be the ‘new’ Deco come January – … Continue reading
A New Butt Buddies Premier League Prediction Contest: Do you "Know the Score?"
Cesc Fabregas is Arsenal’s new Captain. But can he perform in a leadership role? Never Captain Nicky Butt readers are brilliant fantasy footie managers, but can you guys perform in the real world where results matter more than bonus points? We … Continue reading
Ronaldo Road Woes Continue
The pretty boy injured his knee, and Manchester United failed to win. Despite 8 goals in 5 homes matches this season, Ronaldo has failed to score in United’s 5 matches away from Old Trafford. What a wanker. United’s free flowing … Continue reading
Stretch Your Damn Thigh, Dimitar: EPL Gameweek 14 Fantasy Preview
Well, it looks like Nic Anelka owners may be in for another price rise after Bulgaria’s Berbatov picked up an international not-so-friendly thigh injury. Anelka (9.9MM) is in the form of his career and is already owned by 20% of … Continue reading
Butt Buddies Battle of Brilliance is Back: $100 Champions League Prediction Contest
Just in time for the busy holiday shopping season, we are launching two new “Butt Buddies Battle of Brilliance” soccer prediction contests, with the two winners each receiving a $100 gift certificate to online superstore SoccerPro. As always, the contests are … Continue reading
Tosser Gets Three Match Ban
Didier Drogba has been hit with a three match ban for violent conduct. Nicolas Anelka is in the best form of his career. Should Dimitar Berbatov be universally dropped for the sulking Frenchman, or has the Anelka train passed its … Continue reading


