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So what are peoples thoughts (if any) regarding this coming season or the season just gone?
Where did you go wrong? How will you improve? Why did a Chelsea block not win it for me? Why did the winning manager have all the same players as me whilst not necessarily at the same time. Shall I just have one team to pour all of my energies into and then lose or shall I have twenty teams again (as I have done for a couple of seasons) to spread my options and then lose.
Who are the players and teams to look out for and should I give credence to that tantalising idea of a points scoring holding midfielder?
Shall I go 352, 433 or 451? Are all the points now scored by forwards, attacking midfielders or people who play for Spurs? Why do I only have these players when they stop scoring? Why did I ever take Harry Kane out and why was Jesus my downfall rather than my saviour?
Will points be awarded for third and fourth key contributions scored on our local playing fields?
Will I still run out of transfers even if they are unlimited? :
Is this all to early? Does anybody care? Have I asked to many questions whilst offering no palpably useful information whatsoever?
My transfer finger is getting twitchy so I'm off for a quick flange.
I'm currently playing Fantasy NRL (Aussie Rugby League - and having a great time too), the thing I have done wrong in my first crack at this is exactly the same as I have done in TFF in the past (and touched on by the Matador above) .... players I transfer out because they will miss 2-3 games come back to haunt me. I think I would, on balance, have been better off not transferring players out who will only miss 2-3 games.
Having read a couple of write-ups on previous winners and top-10 finishers I also see they make their first transfers after a month or so .... by which time I've usually squandered 2 or 3. I really need to learn it's a marathon and not a sprint.
brencarr wrote:I'm currently playing Fantasy NRL (Aussie Rugby League - and having a great time too), the thing I have done wrong in my first crack at this is exactly the same as I have done in TFF in the past (and touched on by the Matador above) .... players I transfer out because they will miss 2-3 games come back to haunt me. I think I would, on balance, have been better off not transferring players out who will only miss 2-3 games.
Having read a couple of write-ups on previous winners and top-10 finishers I also see they make their first transfers after a month or so .... by which time I've usually squandered 2 or 3. I really need to learn it's a marathon and not a sprint.
They don't transfer players early because they have a good team (luck and/or judgement). That sets them up to use transfers better later when they also have points in the bag.
You can ride bandwagons and transfer well to move up but if someone ahead does similar with more points already and spare transfers then you are toast.
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Fa cup kick out filter for private leagues and champions league from group stage the only stand out differences?
The other points just seem a repeat of the current game? So not much is changing?
So thinking about the fa cup kick out, players playing the game to primarily win their works league etc if they opt out it then makes it easier to beat them overall as they will play the game without thinking about the cup but presumably in the overall league the cup points will count for opt out and in. Sounds good!
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CL being included would certainly have cause a few moans on here.
But good to have a seperate game on it as well as the new championship game.
From my point of veiw the only downside is I know I will over commit!
The fa cup thing holds no interest to me either, the point I was trying to make if I understood it correctly is that the main leaderboard will include fa cup points, but the members of leagues opting out will play the game differently strategically, therefore the main league will be advantageous to those of us that grab the extra cup points by planning.
Or I suppose it could also have the opposite effect of showing us that we waste to many transfers chasing cup points?
An opt in combined with an opt out double up league could be interesting and show how much difference it makes?
champions league from group stage is very welcome.
That was one of the things I suggested (and that it would improve entry numbers) in the review survey but I never expected it to happen after no CL at all this year
Having a look through the tff Twitter account replies, they posted an estimate of a mid July launch a couple of days ago. Pretty big slippage from them saying it would be
"End of June" a couple of weeks earlier.
Also says that Sanchez and Firminho likely to be TFF strikers next season.
Probably right but does it matter with multiple formations? Probably helps as you can squeeze in more cheap midfielders - was hard last year with must have attackers taking up their midfield spots.
Last season you could have had Sanchez (and Firminho) plus three forwards if that was your thing.
Tricky one how to categorise players whose teams use 433s or similar. Sanchez, Hazard and Mane to name but three play a lot further forward than, say, a Beckham or Kewell who were obviously midfielders.
Announced on their fb page as launching "mid-july" - but here's a sneak preview of new design, and note that sanchez and firmino are both listed as strikers.
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5 JULY 2017 • 12:00PM
If, like us, you've spent the majority of the summer counting down the days until the new football season, you've come to the right place.
We've received a huge amount of messages from you, our loyal Telegraph Fantasy Football managers, asking when the 2017/18 game will be live and what you can expect for the new season.
So, with that in mind, we've summarised the key things for you to look out for. We're sure you'll like what we have in store but of course if there's anything you think we've missed please get in touch with us via our official
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Telegraph Fantasy Football Championship 17/18
As well as the usual Premier League edition, we'll be launching a brand new version of Telegraph Fantasy Football for the Championship. Will you be selecting John Terry in your side? Is now the time for Fulham to secure promotion? ......
Champions League Group Stages
After a year on the sidelines, the Champions League fantasy game will be returning for the 2017/18 season and it's bigger and better than ever. This year you'll be able to pick your team for the Group Stages and add even more excitement to your Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Ronaldo, Messi, Lewandowski or Hazard - who will you pick?
Season Tickets
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In-game improvements
We're always looking to improve the look and feel of Telegraph Fantasy Football as well as tweaking the gameplay. For the 2017/18 season we've given the game a lick of paint. And, because we know it's not everybody's cup of tea, for the very first time you'll be able to view your Private League with or without FA Cup points included.
Anything else you'd like to see? Get in touch via our Facebook or Twitter pages.
What's staying the same?
Thank you to the thousands of you that filled out our end of season survey. The overwhelming response was to keep the game the way it is, so here's what's staying the same:
Your first team is free in both the Premier League and Championship editions
Scoring points will be the same, no need to download any new rule books
Transfers - 40 and max five per week. Use them wisely!
£50m budget and the same selection criteria (although the Sanchez striker v midfielder debate continues...)
No gimmicks; captains, transfer amnesties and fluctuating values - the TFF public voted and you won't see any of these in our game
Elite Leagues (with league and knock-out prizes) provide you with even more ways to win
Supporters Leagues - beat your fellow supporters and prove you're the top manager at your club
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Thank you to the thousands of you that filled out our end of season survey. The overwhelming response was to keep the game the way it is, so here's what's staying the same:
Your first team is free in both the Premier League and Championship editions Scoring points will be the same, no need to download any new rule books
Transfers - 40 and max five per week. Use them wisely!
£50m budget and the same selection criteria (although the Sanchez striker v midfielder debate continues...)
No gimmicks; captains, transfer amnesties and fluctuating values - the TFF public voted and you won't see any of these in our game
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So my suggestion for a bonus of five extra transfers if you captain someone in your special defensive midfielder slot if he plays in the league cup wasn't taken on board.
with big thanks to autocorrect there.