Fantasy Football 2010/11 is here, so let's start the countdown to kick-off with a recap of the basics to help you build a winning team.
What is Fantasy Football?
Really, you don't know? Well, OK, if you insist. It's a game that allows you to pick a fictional team made up of real players, who then score you points based on what they do on the pitch in actual Premier League games. The aim, it should be painfully clear, is to score as many points as possible.
How do my players score points?
The Yahoo! Eurosport game has a relatively sophisticated scoring system that we will explore in more detail in a later post. Basically, you get credit for positive things like scoring a goal or keeping a clean sheet. You lose points for things like yellow and red cards or if your team concedes a hatful of goals. The rules are here.
So, players who are good in real life are good in Fantasy Football?
That's the idea. Last season's top points scorers were Didier Drogba, Frank Lampard and Wayne Rooney, logically enough. But the correlation does not always work - defenders who like to get forward are especially valuable in Fantasy as they get credit for attacking points. Gareth Bale is listed as a defender so gets points for clean sheets, but often plays in midfield and takes set-pieces, making him a points machine.
What's to stop me picking the whole Chelsea team?
In theory, nothing. In practice, you probably won't be able to afford it. The crux of the game is this: you have a budget limited to £100 million. Drogba and Lampard's values hover around the £20m mark, so you have to give up a large chunk of your budget to get them. It is up to you whether you decide to buy three superstars and a load of chumps, or spread your money more evenly.
How many players do I pick?
Eleven. There are no subs in this game. If the players you select do not play, tough. So it is important to keep an eye on injuries and suspensions because if your players are affected you will definitely lose points.
Are there any other restrictions?
No. You can have as many players as you want from a single team - the entire Blackpool XI is yours if you want it (no cost worries there). And if you are in a league, there is no rule against more than one team having each player.
Can I change my team?
Absolutely. There are unlimited transfers - just make sure you have them registered by noon each Saturday. But it's not in your interest to chop and change too much.
Why not?
Because players' values fluctuate according to their performance and popularity. If you sign a player for £5m who then scores a hatful of goals, his value could rise to £10m. If you sell him you will only get the £5m you paid, but if you want to buy him back again you'll have to shell out the £10m market price. So you're better off hanging on to him at his cheaper value.
Can I play against my friends?
Of course, that's the point. It's all about boasting really. It is easy to set up a league and invite your mates, then watch in horror as the bloke who knows nothing about football cleans up.
Source From: Yahoo EuroSport
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