OFL ISO 2016/17
- mclaren74
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I have kept my paint dry so far but this weekend it's coming out and I am going to have make a few transfers.
- Britinus
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Save me trolling through everyone's team, anyone managed to bring in Sanchez with out transferring Aguero out and if so how did you manage it.
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I do not have Sanchez.....Britinus wrote:Save me trolling through everyone's team, anyone managed to bring in Sanchez with out transferring Aguero out and if so how did you manage it.
But I was top a few weeks ago, but nov I'm second to last...... what a ride.....
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I don't, but could do it by selling either Payet or Mahrez.Britinus wrote:Save me trolling through everyone's team, anyone managed to bring in Sanchez with out transferring Aguero out and if so how did you manage it.
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I assume you have money in the bank then otherwise surely you'd have to sell other players as well.bspittles wrote: I don't, but could do it by selling either Payet or Mahrez.
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I do, I like to keep transfers and a bit of cash for the knock out stages.Britinus wrote:I assume you have money in the bank then otherwise surely you'd have to sell other players as well.bspittles wrote: I don't, but could do it by selling either Payet or Mahrez.
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2 and 1/2 months later I'm 3rd.... the ride continuesMalrom wrote:I do not have Sanchez.....Britinus wrote:Save me trolling through everyone's team, anyone managed to bring in Sanchez with out transferring Aguero out and if so how did you manage it.
But I was top a few weeks ago, but nov I'm second to last...... what a ride.....
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It's been a tumultuous season so far. I think my team has occupied every league position so far except first. Probably the most open and competitive league ever at this stage, with Pretty much everyone still in contention.
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I might be wrong, but it feels like the average transfers burnt at this stage is a bit higher than in recent seasons. On that front, Coleridge, you are in good shape with the lowest no of transfers used in the top 10 (yep, I was bored at work...) Agree it's been close nip and tuck most of the season and would be good to have an exciting finish. Reigning champion Northern Monkey will need to keep fingers tightly crossed, though, having burnt 23 transfers...!
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Burnt a couple of transfers over the weekend with view to the pointless objective of having occupied every single league position. Simple things....
- reds363
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We've got an all-ISO Champions League match... reds v bal in the first knockout round. (Kickoff isn't until 1st April )
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I see on another OFL forum that the Classic version is to be discontinued at the end of this season. Mention of some email from Squawka explaining this. If so, it's a shame, and raises the question of where we could migrate to next (if anywhere)? The website remains substandard and the prize money too fragmented (imho), but it nevertheless remains enjoyable to play. Seems a bit shortsighted before they've even tried to revamp or advertise it. But I haven't seen the finances, of course.
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....just as I've got all 3 of my teams into the second round of the Champions League knockout...!
- Britinus
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I've one team left in Champs league. now down to 128 teams left in. 2nd in league and 3 knockout wins, and 3 more rounds to reach last 16. I'm worn out.
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end of run, lost 23-22 took a gamble using one of my last two transfers on Benteke fun while it lasted though.
- Northernmonkey
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Really sad to see this go
Well done Sowenna and Coleridge, looks like a two horse shoot-out for the ISO title.
Sorry my starting line up didn't work out so well. Bar a few season-long stayers like Courtois/Alderweireld/Siggy, other players I thought would be safe picks were anything but (Smalling/Mahrez/Bellerin/Payet who?!?), while the cheap gambles were sh*te from the off! (Ibe/Loftus-Cheek )
I wish i could say try again next year, so whoever wins if the energy is there to resurrect this in a different form count me in.
Well done Sowenna and Coleridge, looks like a two horse shoot-out for the ISO title.
Sorry my starting line up didn't work out so well. Bar a few season-long stayers like Courtois/Alderweireld/Siggy, other players I thought would be safe picks were anything but (Smalling/Mahrez/Bellerin/Payet who?!?), while the cheap gambles were sh*te from the off! (Ibe/Loftus-Cheek )
I wish i could say try again next year, so whoever wins if the energy is there to resurrect this in a different form count me in.
- bal
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Have visited the forum for the first time in months and am very sad about the pending demise of OFL. Although I was a TFFO man, like Vid my first intro to winning in fantasy footy was the Classic monthly prizes (in the months when vid didn't win. OFLhas the best format for keeping players interested for the whole season. Anyway one bright note; my ISO team has made the Champions League final. I'm not optimistic but at least I've won something
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Thanks Northernmonkey. Everything still up in the air going into the last day, especially as Sowenna still has two transfers in their back pocket.
Like yourself I would still be up for it next season whichever way the cards fall on Sunday.
Good luck in the premier league final bal.
Like yourself I would still be up for it next season whichever way the cards fall on Sunday.
Good luck in the premier league final bal.
- Britinus
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Well done Bal for coming 7th in the sprint.
Sorry we shan't be around next season.
Sorry we shan't be around next season.
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I'd be happy to take it on to another game if there is sufficient interest. My personal preference would be Sky, but happy to give anything a go if there is a general consensus for something else.
I will check in periodically over the summer to see if there are any thoughts, if not eternal ISO champion has a nice ring to it.
I will check in periodically over the summer to see if there are any thoughts, if not eternal ISO champion has a nice ring to it.
- bal
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7th at least gave me a small profit (I only entered two teams). I'm happy to play FISO in another comp next year. I'm not sure what comp to play next time out. I need one that gives some chance if winning prizes, allows Australian entrants and doesn't favour multiple entrants too much. Any thoughts?
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- Grumpy Old Man
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bal, can you access the sky game in Aus?
As for winning prizes, the game is free to play, so huge entries,(although only two teams per person) consequently hard to win prizes but they do offer private cash mini leagues, maybe we could have a private £5 or £10 iso mini league, obviously the more entries the better the prize.
As for winning prizes, the game is free to play, so huge entries,(although only two teams per person) consequently hard to win prizes but they do offer private cash mini leagues, maybe we could have a private £5 or £10 iso mini league, obviously the more entries the better the prize.
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Only issue with Sky is that you will hinder the teams of you say no changes until x point. You need to be on top of Sky to ensure you have a chance.
However, having us all start with the same team would work.
However, having us all start with the same team would work.
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- Grumpy Old Man
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Cheers for your thoughts Ashers.
I don't think the first weekend should be an issue with sky, providing we get initial line up right, with strong captains choices.
Where I like sky over the other options is the first match of the day deadline means it's less time consuming, also I have always found it far easier to finish top 100, compared to the telegraph, despite it having more than twice the entries, because of the two team limit.
I don't think the first weekend should be an issue with sky, providing we get initial line up right, with strong captains choices.
Where I like sky over the other options is the first match of the day deadline means it's less time consuming, also I have always found it far easier to finish top 100, compared to the telegraph, despite it having more than twice the entries, because of the two team limit.
- Northernmonkey
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I'd be up for the Sky game, though I've never played it. I'd also be up for a cheeky side-bet if people fancy.
I've gone right off TFF, and FPL wouldn't work for ISO. So Sky sounds like a winner. As ISO champ Coleridge I reckon you should probably get the deciding vote on this. It'd be good to decide early, just so people know where to go come Jul/Aug.
I've gone right off TFF, and FPL wouldn't work for ISO. So Sky sounds like a winner. As ISO champ Coleridge I reckon you should probably get the deciding vote on this. It'd be good to decide early, just so people know where to go come Jul/Aug.
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Thanks for the support Northernmonkey.
Maybe a cash mini league would potentially keep people interested.
I think all money paid into the league is redistributed as prizes and you can have 1st50%, 2nd 25%, 3rd 15%, 4th10%.
It wouldn't work out any more expensive than Ofl as the initial entry is free, but with this we would keep our money amongst ourselves.
Probably a moot point, but there are usually prizes for the best private cash mini leagues. I was fortunate enough to share in five grand (I think) when a Fiso league won a few years ago.
Maybe a cash mini league would potentially keep people interested.
I think all money paid into the league is redistributed as prizes and you can have 1st50%, 2nd 25%, 3rd 15%, 4th10%.
It wouldn't work out any more expensive than Ofl as the initial entry is free, but with this we would keep our money amongst ourselves.
Probably a moot point, but there are usually prizes for the best private cash mini leagues. I was fortunate enough to share in five grand (I think) when a Fiso league won a few years ago.
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The only problem i can see with the Sky game is that it is only for UK residents, so that would exclude me !
congratulations on winning Coleridge, you having Kane scuppered me in the final week, it was a close run in though !
congratulations on winning Coleridge, you having Kane scuppered me in the final week, it was a close run in though !
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Hi Sowenna. Thank you. Yes it was really close. I was ready to concede after the Wednesday results. I was sure you were going to use your last two transfers to cover Kane and to be fair, if you had, you would have smashed me.
Sorry I didn't know sky was unavailable outside UK. I'm pretty open to any game. Any idea what games are open to you ?
Sorry I didn't know sky was unavailable outside UK. I'm pretty open to any game. Any idea what games are open to you ?
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I think this is where there will be a problem, TFF and Sky are limited to UK residents only, and now with the demise of OFL classic, unless someone else knows better then there is only FPL where everyone can have the same team.
Also OFL the scoring was simple 3pts for a goal and clean sheet 2pts for assists with other games the scoring is complicated.
So as I see it, its the demise of my favourite game and nothing on the horizon to replace it.
Also OFL the scoring was simple 3pts for a goal and clean sheet 2pts for assists with other games the scoring is complicated.
So as I see it, its the demise of my favourite game and nothing on the horizon to replace it.
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- Grumpy Old Man
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I would have no problem with fpl, but as it's only one team per person, it maybe an issue for people who already play in leagues.
So we have two imperfect options in sky and fpl so far.
I will keep canvassing opinion over the summer and go from there. Please anyone with any thoughts chip in.
So we have two imperfect options in sky and fpl so far.
I will keep canvassing opinion over the summer and go from there. Please anyone with any thoughts chip in.
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