OT: Fantasy Premier League 2021/22
Had some great success on here last year, so once again, I seek participants to join my Fantasy Premier League League(s)! League starts Friday, so everyone must join by tomorrow.
2 options this year:
"Normal" League: You pick your team from all available players with a specified budget. 1 free transfer per week unless you want to take a hit. Most points at the end of the year wins.
To Join: Auto-Join link - https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/7fk59y
NEW "Draft" League: Functions similar to that of our NFL fantasy football. Draft is Thursday, Aug 12 at 9pm EST. Head-to-head league, transfers, waivers, no budget, etc. First time we're trying this, so it's a bit of an experiment! Please only join if you can do the draft live with us!
To Join: Visit https://draft.premierleague.com. Once you have logged in or registered click on 'Start' and then 'Join a league'. You can then enter the league code 223y6g to join the league.
These games are awesome for those looking to learn more about the PL and while there is a certain amount of skill/knowhow involved, my girlfriend won our league last year and it was her first time playing. She kicks ass though, so good luck.
August 11th, 2021 at 9:42 AM ^
Forgot to mention - no buy in for the time being. Maybe next year if we have enough interested players though.
August 11th, 2021 at 10:25 AM ^
Love me some Brentford Bees. On a lark saw them play at old Griffin Park and adopted them as my English football team. Now that they have been promoted to the EPL it reinforces my love of the promotion/relegation scheme.
August 11th, 2021 at 11:54 AM ^
Part of me wants to say something mean about Brentford, given our two user icons, but mostly I'm impressed that you were able to pick a lower division team and follow them through building a new stadium, the playoff heartbreak and eventually to EPL promotion. That had to have been an amazing ride.
August 11th, 2021 at 6:13 PM ^
I so want to see a game at Craven Cottage. And, of course, the new Brentford Community Stadium. I've had two trips to London canceled due to the pandemic and am now figuring next spring to get there. Besides Brentford, I've been to Millwall, Charlton Athletic and QPR so far.
August 11th, 2021 at 10:26 AM ^
Excellent. Good luck! I joined the normal version. Been playing with a small group of friends the past few years.
August 11th, 2021 at 10:52 AM ^
I never thought I would utter these words in my life: I am so excited for the upcoming EPL season! My wife started following it two years ago. I got hooked last year. It's been great fun learning about various clubs, their historical arc within the EPL, and the relegation system that add so much drama at the bottom end of the table. This system should absolutely be adopted by American sports. As a devout, passionate Wolves fan*, I'm very stoked about the games this weekend.
That being said, I feel very under-equipped to lead an EPL fantasy roster. Do you have more info on how weekly scoring works? I would definitely be the league punching bag, but it could be loads of fun.
*Devout and passionate as one can be after "selecting" Wolves for my fandom based purely on Wolverhampton's linguistic similarity to Wolverine. In a similar vein, my daughter declared herself a Brighton and Hove Albion fan based purely on their visually pleasing blue color scheme and very stylish shirt collars.
August 11th, 2021 at 10:59 AM ^
I totally feel everything you said. It really is such an entertaining league, and no hate on how you chose Wolves either! They're a super fun squad with a great coach and fanbase. We Americans have to pick a team somehow.
As far as rules & scoring, you can visit here for all rules & FAQs (for the normal league). Seems like a lot, but I promise you'll pick it up quick, especially if you watch the matches.
August 11th, 2021 at 11:52 AM ^
Awesome. Thanks for the info. That's a pretty creative scoring system. I absolutely love the notion of declaring a captain and reaping bonus points from their productivity.
I'm intrigued - will let you know if I can join by later today (if you still need more franchises!).
August 11th, 2021 at 12:35 PM ^
For sure! Always need more for the normal league.
Need 1 more player for the draft league to make it a nice even number (for the head-to-head).
August 11th, 2021 at 12:40 PM ^
It's the new college football.
August 11th, 2021 at 10:54 AM ^
EPL, is that a valve on my car's engine?
or a monitor used in the ICU?
August 11th, 2021 at 11:35 AM ^
AFC Richmond will be coming back strong. Go Greyhounds!!
August 11th, 2021 at 11:44 AM ^
All they do is draw.
Jamie Tart might get you some fantasy points but IDK how well his chemistry fits with the rest of the team -- they might not even pass to him.
Plus, their coach is a bloody Yank!
August 11th, 2021 at 12:10 PM ^
I took the plunge for the draft option. I think that we're going out to look for Perseids tonight, so I can't guarantee that I'll make *good* picks at 9PM tomorrow, but I should be able to join.
August 11th, 2021 at 12:11 PM ^
Awesome! Really excited to try it out. Hopefully we have some fun transfer requests
August 11th, 2021 at 12:36 PM ^
I forgot to ask the most obvious question. Will I get relegated to the Championship Fantasy League next year if I perform as poorly as predicted?
August 11th, 2021 at 1:15 PM ^
Perhaps I'll split the leagues into winner & losers leagues next year. Gotta earn your spot in the top league from now on.
August 12th, 2021 at 9:30 AM ^
Need one more player for the draft league to make it an even 10 (for head-to-head matchups)!
August 12th, 2021 at 6:15 PM ^
SHIVAKAMINI SOMAKANDARKRAM!!!!!!