Monthly Archives: February 2009

Funny Feeling Friday: Drogba

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Ibracadabra

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Posted in Chelsea, Didier Drogba, funny feeling friday | 6 Comments

EPL Gameweek 27 Fantasy Preview: I’m an Idiot

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Ibracadabra

Before we jump into our weekend preview and look at (I) the best match (II) the most fantasy footie friendly encounter (III) a prediction of Premier League stud and dud performers and (IV) a weekly best eleven, I want to … Continue reading →

Posted in bargain choices for fantasy EPL, epl gameweek 27 fantasy preview, my team is screwed, poor fantasy footie planning skills | 19 Comments

Yossi!

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Ibracadabra

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Posted in Benayoun is practically my cousin, Israel national team = Benayoun + 10, Israelis can finish, Yossi Benayoun | 2 Comments

What Time is It? Time for You to Get a Watch

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Ibracadabra

My buddy and fellow blogger One-One-Eight is always urging me to market the “Old Trafford Sir Alex” watch. The long running joke is that Ferguson tells the referee how many minutes to add at Old Trafford. The camera always catches him … Continue reading →

Posted in Arsenal, Arsenal pre-schoolers late for class, Arsene Wenger, Kolo Toure, Manchester United, sir alex ferguson, UEFA Champions League | Leave a comment

Arteta Out, Essien In? The Bison Who’s Stronger than (Mike) Tyson Returns

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Ibracadabra

Why do Chelsea studs Frank Lampard and John Terry look so jolly? Well, they must have just read The Joy Online - a clearly joyful local newspaper from Accra that is reporting Michael Essien’s imminent return to the Chelsea lineup. Good … Continue reading →

Posted in Arteta Out, Chelsea, Essien In?, Everton, Frank Lampard, John Terry, michael essien, Mikel Arteta, UEFA Champions League | 1 Comment

Bernard Mendy is Very Fast; Not Fast Enough to Start for Crap Hull City

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Ibracadabra

Despite speed that shows him absolutely toying with Roberto Carlos in the above clip, manager Phil Brown somehow doesn’t believe Bernard Mendy is worthy of a starting spot in Hull City’s lineup. The Tigers take on Tottenham Hotspur today at … Continue reading →

Posted in Bernard Mendy, cheap defenders for fantasy soccer, Hull City | 3 Comments

Arteta Out For Season

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Ibracadabra

Major bummer for Everton fans. Following in the footsteps of the friendliest footballer on earth (Yakubu), in-form influential playmaker Mikel Arteta is now also out for the season. The 26-year-old Spaniard faces several months on the sidelines after rupturing a cruciate … Continue reading →

Posted in Everton, Fantasy Premier League, Mikel Arteta, Ruptured Achilles for Yakubu, Yakubu | 13 Comments

No Bonus Points for Brilliance?

Posted on February 21, 2009 by Ibracadabra

Absolutely stunning. Like Nereida Gallardo stunning.

Posted in brilliant free kick, Cristiano Ronaldo, fantasy premier league bonus points, Nereida Gallardo deserves all three bonus points, Why do I even fu*king play fantasy footie? | 5 Comments

Nutmegged Rooney to Start against Blackburn

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Ibracadabra

It seems like it’s all Manchester United all the time on this blog lately… and rightly so – Sir Alex’s side are not only the class of Europe but also the class of the fantasy Premier League. Here’s a quick clip … Continue reading →

Posted in Better to be nutmegged than teabagged, Manchester United, Nike advertisement Rooney, Wayne Rooney nutmegged by local boy | 1 Comment

EPL Gameweek 26 Fantasy Preview: 2/3 Down, 1/3 to Go

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Ibracadabra

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