howard_the_duck Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 ^i don't think yahoo does that... Quote Link to comment
redshirt Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 ^i don't think yahoo does that...yahoo is transfer all you want with a salary cap. Quote Link to comment
duchessXI Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 (edited) ^i don't think yahoo does that... yahoo doesnt do that yes. it doesnt mean that allowing your team to remain the same would be best but keeping the same team everyime is not good as players have their ups and downs, and this also promotes dark horses in the game, allowing you to choose which player you think would do best without the majority having it. after week, the person who has the succesful dark horse reigns. people tend to choose their best XI and leave it for a month which actually defeats the purpose of fantasy. there has to be variability in the game as it is in football. in other words, you have to be Rafa. :thumbsupsmiley: cheers! see you in the cyber pitch. Howard: tips? well after years of experience, the secret to winning is tuning in to the TV, internet 24/7, seeing whos on form, who has boardroom problems, fan problems, INJURY PROBLEMS (is stress on injury because this is the pit where most players fail to grab as much points because they found out that 1-2 players for 0 points after the week due to a simple knock during training. also, whether a player is troubled due to assault or what not. im sure some of us know this, its just like playing FIfa 08 manager mode but this is much more extensive because this is real life and you mix players around from different teams rather than focus on one team. be a hooligan for all the teams in the EPL if you want to win it. :thumbsupsmiley: You dont want to put all your eggs on one basket, its too risky. (noobs tend to do this; putting on their whole favorite team when they see theyre playing against sunderland or wigan) rather, See whos on form rather than choosing star players who may get you consistent points but not as high as ones who might a get a hatrick or getting a goalie against an attacking football team which in the end he did all his best to keep a cleansheet. (imagine Friedel against the top 4) now thats bingo. again, fantasy football is a game of risk, and you cant win if you wont take your chances. well i might have forgotten some bits, but this is the gist of what i have learned during my fantasy football experience. any one out there could kindly add to help out howard here. cheers pre. Edited May 29, 2008 by duchessXI Quote Link to comment
duchessXI Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 just to quickly add. some more tips. as much as possible keep your starting XI as attacking as possible. meaning get those WBs who whip crosses in everytime they get their hands on the ball. strikers who are selfish, dead ball specialists, etc etc. aim for assists and goals as this is what ultimately rack up your points. *successful crosses*Shot on targets Quote Link to comment
redshirt Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 just to quickly add. some more tips. as much as possible keep your starting XI as attacking as possible. meaning get those WBs who whip crosses in everytime they get their hands on the ball. strikers who are selfish, dead ball specialists, etc etc. aim for assists and goals as this is what ultimately rack up your points. *successful crosses*Shot on targetsWHAT? Yahoo gives scores for shot on target??? Quote Link to comment
howard_the_duck Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 7 points for a goal, 3 points for a shot on target = 10 points! i left my team for like half a season it improved dramatically after a crappy first half... but not enough to catch up with the top half percentile Quote Link to comment
redshirt Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 7 points for a goal, 3 points for a shot on target = 10 points! i left my team for like half a season it improved dramatically after a crappy first half... but not enough to catch up with the top half percentileNow that is whack! No wonder drogba had more points than rooney. Im staying away from yahoo! sports Quote Link to comment
duchessXI Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 WHAT? Yahoo gives scores for shot on target??? of course. it makes sense because if points just sticks to goals, that would mean lesser points, there should be credit for those defenders who use their aerial ability to make the goalie work. or midfielders who goes for the longe range strike. imagine watching a game, and for each SOT your players gets, you react to "YES!". and again if its just down to goals, what if a players gets a fluke goal deflection, and the opposing tireless player who get 10 SOTs get no credit. waste of talent. there must be amends to other player,s and after all this is what makes the game even more exciting. Quote Link to comment
howard_the_duck Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 mas mahal pa yata si rooney kay drogba sa y!sports Quote Link to comment
duchessXI Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 mas mahal pa yata si rooney kay drogba sa y!sports rooney in yahoo! is one of the most expensive strikers on the list, but compare his stats with santa cruzs, i believe its not almost half of santa cruz if im not mistaken. again, fantasy is all about dark horses and gambles, probability, if everyone picks rooney, wheres the excitement in that? Quote Link to comment
redshirt Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 of course. it makes sense because if points just sticks to goals, that would mean lesser points, there should be credit for those defenders who use their aerial ability to make the goalie work. or midfielders who goes for the longe range strike. imagine watching a game, and for each SOT your players gets, you react to "YES!". and again if its just down to goals, what if a players gets a fluke goal deflection, and the opposing tireless player who get 10 SOTs get no credit. waste of talent. there must be amends to other player,s and after all this is what makes the game even more exciting.Yes but it's quite irrelevant to fantasy football. Anyways I cant say much since I can't understand it. Im sticking to the goal/assist/clean sheets/saves type of scoring. Quote Link to comment
duchessXI Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Yes but it's quite irrelevant to fantasy football. Anyways I cant say much since I can't understand it. Im sticking to the goal/assist/clean sheets/saves type of scoring. no problem, suit yourself bro. it all boils down to who enjoys the most anyway. hehe so for now, lets keep an eye on the transfer window, and hope august comes tom. :thumbsupsmiley: Quote Link to comment
redshirt Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 no problem, suit yourself bro. it all boils down to who enjoys the most anyway. hehe so for now, lets keep an eye on the transfer window, and hope august comes tom. :thumbsupsmiley:got that right brother. No wonder I suck in Yahoo sports but in fantasy EPL im like in the upper percentile... I basically have the same team... Quote Link to comment
duchessXI Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 got that right brother. No wonder I suck in Yahoo sports but in fantasy EPL im like in the upper percentile... I basically have the same team... yes yahoo! is a bit complex when it comes to points (if you were able to compare both sites), they even have decimals in there. they give credit to all 4 positions (def, mid, forward, and GK). redshirt: you have the same team all season? no changes? what was your 15 players then? Quote Link to comment
redshirt Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 yes yahoo! is a bit complex when it comes to points (if you were able to compare both sites), they even have decimals in there. they give credit to all 4 positions (def, mid, forward, and GK). redshirt: you have the same team all season? no changes? what was your 15 players then?No I did not have the same team I did some transfers but a lot of mainstays. James from start to end (used when shmiekel got loaned)Shmiekel from 2nd week to loanedC. RonaldoFabregasTorresTevezA. ColeEvraCarrgaherGallasForsell Others were usually traded in and out Quote Link to comment
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