Sun Dream Team -
http://www.dreamteamfc.comSun Dream Team FISO Forum FAQWritten and maintained by Zarch. Please see point 14 for any comments/suggestions/improvements.1. Structure of the Sun FISO Forum with Explanations1.1 Main Forum
1.2 Sun Mini-Leagues & Side Games
1.3 Sun Teams (e.g. Rate My Team - RMT)
1.4 Sun SPL Dream Team
1.5 Sun Weekend Dream Team2. Search Before Posting3. Previous Player Scores and Statistics4. Liaisons with the Sun Management5. Links to other "must use" parts of FISO5.1 The Ten Commandments of Fantasy Football
5.2 Fantasy Football Terminology
5.3 Team News (incl. INJURIES)
5.4 Specialist Club Knowledge
5.5 General Football Talk6. Getting the ratings the night before the Sun newspaper comes out7. Links to uncategorised previously "sticky" items8. Sharing of Mini-League & Side-Game Prizes9. Need a Spreadsheet for your Own Works League?10. Appropriate use of the Reply & Quote Buttons11. Basic Fact Finding & Research12. Spell Checking in your Browser13. Answers to Common Questions14. Updates and Suggestions for the FAQ##############################################################################################
1. Structure of the Sun Dream Team FISO Forum1.1 Main ForumContains threads and chat relating to all matters regarding Sun Dream Team that don't fall into any other more specific category.
1.2 Sun Mini-Leagues & Side GamesSub-forum used to discuss Mini-Leagues and member run side games.
1.3 Sun Teams (e.g. Rate My Team - RMT)Sub-forum used to Rate My Team (RMT). Post your team here with your opinions on it, then let the rest of the forum tear it to pieces. Don't just post 11 players, it would be helpful if you posted your reasons/thoughts as to why you've chosen who you have. See "11. Basic Fact Finding & Research" for help on doing your research.
1.4 Sun SPL Dream TeamSub-forum used to discuss the Scottish Suns version of Dream Team.
1.5 Sun Weekend Dream TeamSub-forum used to discuss all aspects of the Suns Weekend Dream Team game.
2. Search Before PostingTo ensure the forums don't become cluttered with the same questions over and over again. Please use the "Search" function of the site to see if someone has already answered your question. If you see a thread that already refers to say the player you are interested in; ie Darren Bent, but your question is not inside, ask the question on the end of the existing thread. Please don't start another Darren Bent thread. Same goes for any subject really.
The Search facility can be found in two places.
a) It is ALWAYS at the bottom of any forum list. So scroll down to the bottom of the forum and you'll see it amongst a list of other options.
"CMS | View new posts since last visit | View Latest: 1 Day 7 Days 14 Days | FAQ |
Search | Memberlist | Usergroups"
This will allow you to choose which part of the site you wish to search
b) Once inside a forum, if you scroll down to the bottom you will see the following box "Search for:"
This will perform a search just within the forum you are currently in.
3. Previous Player Scores and StatisticsIf you need to know how many points Frank Lampard got in 06/07 or how many Clean Sheets Bolton kept in 07/08, then we have the thread for you. It contains player scores going right back to 1998 along with a whole host of useful Sun related data.
Zarch's SDT Complete Player Stats & Scoring (1998 to 2009)zarch-s-sdt-complete-player-stats-scoring-1998-to-2009-t60516.htmlBefore the work to create the above summarised stats began, there were other older stats threads that might still be of interest and relevance, they can be found here:
The Complete Zarch Stats Collection & Other Useful linksthe-complete-zarch-stats-collection-other-useful-links-t50515.htmlAlso, if you need to know what rating a particular player got on a certain weekend, then here's a cracking thread maintained by Jules.
Links to all the Ratings Threads for the 2009/10 Seasonlinks-to-all-the-ratings-threads-for-the-2009-10-season-t64137.htmlLinks to all the Ratings Threads for the 2010/11 Seasonpost1680271.html#p16802714. Liaisons with the Sun ManagementHere are links to conversations and meetings between FISO and Sun Dream Team Management.
Interview with Mick Robins - Fantasy Games Chief at The Sun
interview-with-mick-robins-fantasy-games-chief-at-the-sun-t36872.htmlFISO Trip to Dream Team's HQ in London (July 2009)
fiso-trip-to-dream-team-s-hq-in-london-t60251.html5. Links to other "must use" parts of FISO5.1 The Ten Commandments of Fantasy FootballConsider by most as the top ten bits of advice when composing your fantasy football teams:
the-10-commandments-t2.html5.2 Fantasy Football TerminologySeen an acronym that you don't understand, then look here:
fantasy-sports-terminology-t2484.html5.3 Team News (incl. INJURIES)Covers everything from injury reports, weekend team news, fixture changes and pre-season schedules. Possibly the most useful forum on FISO:
epl-team-news-injuries-f3.html5.4 Specialist Club KnowledgeNeed to know who is going to be Bolton's left back this season, then ask the question here:
epl-club-news-f4.html5.5 General Football TalkAgain, if you fancy predicted Wigan's starting XI, then here's another place to look
football-talk-f29.htmlSeriously, make sure you have a good look around the FISO forum, there's a bigger world out there than just Sun Dream Team.
6. Getting the ratings the night before the Sun newspaper comes outIn most cases, its possible to get the ratings that will be in tomorrows paper the night before using this link: (usually around 11pm)
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sp ... 290410.ece7. Links to uncategorised previously "sticky" itemsThe Ton's 08/09 Season Summarymy-dt-summary-t46746.htmlFeedback Comments to Sun Dream Teamfeedback-comments-to-sun-dreamteam-t26637.htmlThe Sun DreamTeam Useful Linksthe-sun-dreamteam-useful-links-t36.html8. Sharing of Mini-League & Side-Game PrizesPlease read the following FISO statement before creating or joining any Mini-League or side game where prizes are to be shared:
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=272939. Need a Spreadsheet for your Own Works League?Forum user "andi_jones" has created a superb spreadsheet to run your own works league on for a couple of seasons now. It is easy to use and highly automated, here's the link:
09/10 Mini-League Spreadsheet09-10-mini-league-spreadsheet-t61485.html10. Appropriate use of the Reply & Quote ButtonsIf you want to add a comment to the thread without referencing any previous comment, just use reply.
If you want to quote a previous conversation to precede your reply, then hit the quote. BUT, you don't have to leave all the previous mail trail in your quote. You can remove any of the text between the opening QUOTE and the final /QUOTE commands (in [square brackets]. This means you can only quote the actual part of the conversation you want to, rather that it all. Once you've done editing, use the preview button to see how your post looks, before hitting submit to commit the post. Its a powerful feature, but dead easy to use and master with a little practice. Proper use of the quote button can cut down thread lengths in an instant. Go on, have a play!
11. Basic Fact Finding & ResearchIf you need to find out about a certain player, a certain club or some result from a game in the past. Its recommended you try these methods first:
Official Club Site (use google, ie "Liverpool Football Club")
Soccerbase:
http://www.soccerbase.com/ESPN Soccernet:
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_PageNews Now:
http://www.newsnow.co.uk/h/Sport/Footba ... ier+LeaguePhysio Room:
http://www.physioroom.com/news/english_ ... _table.phpA combination of those should give you plenty of information on most players and clubs, both domestic or international.
So before you post your RMT and declare "I don't know much about Roger Johnson, but he looks cheap someone said he was good", take a look at the recommended resources above.
12. Spell Checking in your BrowserHere's one for our foreign visitors. If you install either of the following, you will get spell checking within your browser. The Firefox add-in is instant (errors are underlined in red), whereas the IE version needs you to perform a spell check.
Firefox:
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/3366Internet Explorer:
http://www.iespell.com/download.php13. Answers to Commonly Asked QuestionsQ. Wes Brown is injured, when is he back?A. Not a Sun specific topic, so look at section 5.3 Team News (incl. INJURIES)
Q. Who is going to be Chelsea's right back this season?A. Again, not Sun specific, so check out section's 5.4 Specialist Club Knowledge and 5.5 General Football Talk
Q. Who are Blackburn playing in Pre-Season this year and how have they been getting on?A. Another non-specific Sun question, so find the answer elsewhere on FISO. Look at section 5.3 Team News (incl. INJURIES). There's a thread in that sub-forum specifically for premiership teams pre-season fixtures and results.
Q. How can I get opinions on my Dream Team line-up?A. Use the "Rate My Team (RMT)" sub-forum.(section 1.3)
Post you full XI with values and your reasons for picking each player and other forum members will give you their thoughts.
Q. How do I find out how many points Nicolas Anelka got in the 2007/2008 season?A. Look at section 3 of the FAQ. It includes links to all manner of Sun based statistical information.
Q. What dates do this season's African Cup of Nations take place between?A. Check out the following thread:
Sun Dream Team Season Diary 2009/2010 (Transfer Windows etc)
sun-dream-team-season-diary-2009-2010-transfer-windows-etc-t60862.htmlQ. I'm thinking of joining a Mini-League, what should I know around prizes before I enter?A. Look at the thread in point 8. Sharing of Mini-League & Side-Game Prizes before entering ANY mini-league or side game.
Q. I run my own works league, but need a spreadsheet to run it on.A. Look no further than point 9. Need a Spreadsheet for your Own Works League?
Q. How do I find out how many points Wayne Rooney got on the opening weekend of the season?A. Look at section 3 of the FAQ. It includes a link to Jules excellent "Ratings Thread for the 2009/10 Season"
14. Updates and Suggestions for the FAQPlease submit suggestions of what you'd like to see in this FAQ in the thread entitled "Sun Dream Team Forum FAQ (suggestions/comments) as this FAQ thread is locked.
Sun Dream Team Forum FAQ (Comments/Suggestions/Additions)sun-dream-team-forum-faq-comments-suggestions-additions-t62454.htmlI'd especially like to hear from new FISO members as to what other help/advice they'd like to see upon stumbling into the Sun sub-forum.
But anyone can put their comments reagrding the FAQ on that thread.
