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April 12th, 2013 | Rules & Strategy
With the number of fixture weeks dwindling down fantasy premier league managers are running out of time to make up that points difference that would see them crowned champions of their leagues. Well if you like so many are a little bit unsure what your next fantasy move should be why not ask our in house [...]
February Transfer Window Is Now Open- Unlimited Transfers
February 12th, 2013 | Rules & Strategy
The January transfer window may be long since closed but for the Irish Times Fantasy Premier League the February transfer window has swung open. Fantasy football managers will now have the opportunity to freshen up their fantasy squad with unlimited transfers now available until Sunday 17th February at 15:00. Having had the time to study the latest additions [...]
Our Transfer Window Is Now Open- Unlimited Transfers
September 7th, 2012 | Rules & Strategy
The closing of the summer transfer window has come and gone as has the excitement of all the hustle and bustle of deadline day deals, but for fantasy football managers the excitement is far from over, this week see’s the start of our first unlimited transfer week, which is great news for all those managers [...]
The Irish Times Fantasy Premier League: Guide to Selecting Midfielders – Part 2
August 16th, 2012 | Rules & Strategy
In this the second of our midfield strategy pieces we discuss the issue of doubling up on players from the same premier league team and problems that could be caused by Van Persie’s switch to Manchester United. We also talk you through the importance of finding value players for your fantasy premier league team and [...]
The Irish Times Fantasy Premier League: Guide to Selecting Strikers
August 15th, 2012 | Rules & Strategy
This is undoubtedly where many a league will be won or lost come the end of the season and the amount of options available to fantasy mangers are frightening. Looking at the stats from last season the importance of selecting the right forward line can not be understated as this us usually where the vast [...]
The Irish Times Fantasy Premier League: Guide to Selecting Midfielders – Part 1
August 15th, 2012 | Rules & Strategy
This is undoubtedly one of the most contentious positions on the pitch with anything up to five places to be filled depending on the formation you wish to play and this is where we suggest you start you planning if you haven’t already done so. With the forward line normally taking presidency due to the [...]
The Irish Times Fantasy Premier League: The Two Player Rule
August 15th, 2012 | Rules & Strategy
With the rules clearly stating that you can only have 2 players from any one premier league team there are a number of factors that need to be clearly considered . The most important one really only becomes an issue when you look at the top 6 teams from last season, let me explain why. [...]
The Irish Times Fantasy Premier League Transfer Policy
August 15th, 2012 | Rules & Strategy
With the launch of The Irish Times Fantasy Premier League, The Irish Times have come up with what we believe is the most interactive fantasy premier league game on the market. The standard transfers deadline is out the window, which, if you are one of those managers who occasionally forget to change their team this [...]
The Irish Times Fantasy Premier League: Guide To Selecting Your Defence
August 15th, 2012 | Rules & Strategy
With the launch of the The Irish Times Fantasy Premier League comes a new challenge to fantasy football managers, with the rules set to challenge managers to make the most of all teams in the premier league an emphasis on a strong defence seems to be vital as each defender is punished for every goal [...]
The Irish Times Fantasy Premier League: Picking your Goalkeeper, more important than you might think
August 14th, 2012 | Rules & Strategy
We have decided to start our strategy with your last line of defense and this is probably one of the only players in your side that you may only change once or twice throughout the season. Of course that’s not to say that it is not an important decision and one that should be taken [...]
