Gw38 matchday The zarquon thread

Iused2likebusts

As some may be aware zarquon sadly passed away a few months ago after a battle with cancer. From another thread it became apparent that some may have missed this sad news. He was a great contributor on here for a number of years. This is only a game that we get a lot of enjoyment and heartbreak out of but let's remember someone that loved the game as much as we all do but unfortunately passed away way too young. If we leave posting our teams till after midnight next Saturday.

CSF

Chap got inside the top 100k ten years in a row. FSA legend and an all round top notch guy.

Scorpion Sting

Lovely gesture Busts. Let all of us do Zarquon proud by finishing the season off in style.

FutureGuy

I didn't know at all that he had passed away. So sorry to hear this.

I'm wondering if next year we could run a paid league where 1/2 of the proceeds go to a charity? Name it after Zarquon.

ScummyMan

I did not know this either, very sad news. Would 100% be up for a league in his name.

FHFC

FutureGuy wrote: »

I didn't know at all that he had passed away. So sorry to hear this.

I'm wondering if next year we could run a paid league where 1/2 of the proceeds go to a charity? Name it after Zarquon.

The Charity Cup we ran this year was in tribute to him. We started it before he passed away, after learning of his illness, but I'd suggest naming it after him going forward.

We donated all the proceeds (€660) to the Galway Hospice as nominated by Zarquon.

2nd Row Donkey

Saw the post in the other thread this morning. Puts things in perspective. Rip

Colking

Thanks Busts, didn't know he had passed. Very sad to hear.

Sooner or Later

I was going to use my following post to announce my retirement from the forum next week. In my own way I was planning to go out with a flourish, drop the microphone and exit stage left. In the spirit of the thread however it's probably much more appropriate to leave it here and dedicate it to Zarquon instead. Sometimes we need a reminder that what looks important to us is often quite trivial in the greater scheme of things.

For those of you who find things getting you down a little maybe have a read of Zarquon's post announcing his illness, which inspired FHFC to set up the Charity Champion's League in his honour.

[url] http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=100603165&postcount=95 [/url]

Hopefully the quiet dignity and courage with which he faced his inevitable fate will inspire you a little and help put things in perspective.
And if you are finding all of this a bit heavy then hopefully my few lines of nonsense will remind you that however seriously we all take this, it is just a game. I hope people don't find it inappropriate, it's just my way of saying goodbye.

Rest in peace Zarquon, worthy Premier League opponent, fellow Douglas Adams fan. You left us far too soon.

Sooner or Later

And now, the end is near
And so I face my final Gameweek
I’ve had the highs, the dreadful lows
Quite often in the very same week
Triple captain gone, my bench boost done
My AOA got me sweet FA
But Boards, much more than this
I did it my way

Bad player picks, I made a few
Payet on strike, not worth the trouble
Bony at Stoke, a total joke
Zaha’s three points in a double
Got trolled anew by Lukaku
Rage transferred out the very next day
For weeks I groaned, watching John Stones
But did it my way

One last morning, thank Scorpion Sting
Those price change pics, top class I reckoned
The lovely nun, vote number one
Shineon’s Mick gifs, they came close second
I laughed tee hee, at Mr P
For triple captaining PVA
I laughed real hard at Kev’s wild card
And did it my way

And so goodbye Clairewithani,
so long to busts, farewell ElTel
Iroced adieu, and Lemlin too
to CSF and swiper as well
FHFC no more I’ll see
And to Zarquon far too soon gone
Just one more day, then I’m away
To do it my way

I’ve seen them all from Suarez to Henri
From Spacecraft Experience to BUIB
Knocked out of cups by zombie teams
I’ve seen red arrows far more than greens
But I can proudly say
Boards FSA
I did it my way!

Swiper the fox

Sooner or Later wrote: »

And now, the end is near
And so I face my final Gameweek
I’ve had the highs, the dreadful lows
Quite often in the very same week
Triple captain gone, my bench boost done
My AOA got me sweet FA
But Boards, much more than this
I did it my way

Bad player picks, I made a few
Payet on strike, not worth the trouble
Bony at Stoke, a total joke
Zaha’s three points in a double
Got trolled anew by Lukaku
Rage transferred out the very next day
For weeks I groaned, watching John Stones
But did it my way

One last morning, thank Scorpion Sting
Those price change pics, top class I reckoned
The lovely nun, vote number one
Shineon’s Mick gifs, they came close second
I laughed tee hee, at Mr P
For triple captaining PVA
I laughed real hard at Kev’s wild card
And did it my way

And so goodbye Clairewithani,
so long to busts, farewell ElTel
Iroced adieu, and Lemlin too
to CSF and swiper as well
FHFC no more I’ll see
And to Zarquon far too soon gone
Just one more day, then I’m away
To do it my way

I’ve seen them all from Suarez to Henri
From Spacecraft Experience to BUIB
Knocked out of cups by zombie teams
I’ve seen red arrows far more than greens
But I can proudly say
Boards FSA
I did it my way!

That's brilliant pal, I'm sure Zarquon would appreciate the levity.
It's funny that on an anonymous forum so many people make an impression on you and you know they're good lads, there's so many forums where people act the bollix, I have posted much less this year because of various circumstances but I won't be retiring and hope to come back next year with gusto.
I'm slightly heartbroken about Zarquon because I had hoped things might go differently and he was a gentleman. ar dheis de go raibh a h-anam

Lemlin

Very sad news. I've been a bit AWOL this year but hope to get back to normal for next season. Have barely watched football this year.

Scorpion Sting

Lemlin wrote: »

Very sad news. I've been a bit AWOL this year but hope to get back to normal for next season. Have barely watched football this year.

I've missed your contributions anyway. It'd be great to see you back posting regularly.

Lemlin

Scorpion Sting wrote: »

I've missed your contributions anyway. It'd be great to see you back posting regularly.

New job has had me very busy but I'm not travelling as much now since last month so things should calm down.

Iused2likebusts

Will bump this as this is the thread we want to use. I'm off to bed soon so if anyone is up after midnight post their team up on this.

paulie21

Cech

Davies Yoshida Cook

Alli Lallana Sanchez (c) King

Jesus Sturridge Costa


Pope Albrighton Holgate Huth

manual_man

-4

Caballero
Berty Bellerin Alonso
Coutinho(C) Alli Eriksen Sanchez Sane
Jesus Costa

R.I.P. Zarquon

gammygils

(-4) as usual! BB active

DDG,
Bailly, Holding, Lovren, Redmond,
Alli, Coutinho (c), Pedro,
Costa, Gabbi, Jesus (vc)

Heaton, King, Redmond, Gibson

A -4 to boost my Bench Boost! Even though a shltload of my team
might not even play!!!!! :rolleyes:

R.I.P. Zarq

Thepoet85

Good luck to everyone tomorrow. I didn't get to know Zarqoun and feel the lesser for it. It's only a game and things like this put everything in perspective.

Rip

Cartman78

Final transfers done and one last hit taken....wouldn't have felt right without the hit :-)

Alli --> Coutinho
Cedric --> Matip

Willy

Matip Alonso Bavies

Sane Pedro Sanchez Coutinho (C)

Giroud Jesus Kane

Subs: Pickford King Holding Yoshida

Went with strong bench just in case....may yet captain Kane.

Good luck to all....and RIP Zarquon :-(

dsmythy

Jak
Bertrand Fuchs
Sanchez Sane Coutinho King Albrighton
Kane Costa Jesus

Pickford Bailly Mawson Benalouane

Hull conceded most penalties in the league. Spurs awarded second most in the league. I'll settle with two Jak penalty saves but not from Kane....

Predicted mad games. Leicester Bournemouth 3-3. Chelsea 6-0 thumping of Sunderland.


RIP

Paully D

Came into this thread to rant about how glad I am that the season is over, then saw the OP. Jesus, that puts things in perspective.

RIP Zarquon.

extra gravy

Caballero
Bavies Stephens Alonso
Hazard Sanchez Alli Sane Albrighton
Kane (c) Jesus

Hennessey Holding Gabby Bertrand

Still debating Coutinho in for someone. Is that the best first XI? Not convinced about benching Holding.

RIP Zarquon.

km79

I've a feeling I'm going to need a quiet day from coutinho ...........
RIP Zarquon
Knew he was very sick at start of season but don't know this sad news

ScummyMan

Picking defenders this week was like throwing darts at a board.

Pickford (lol)
Bavies Bertrand Kompany
Sanchez Coutinho Pedro King
Kane(c) Jesus Costa

RIP Zarqoun, you'll be missed.

clairewithani

Cech
Monreal Stephens Alonso
King Coutinho Sanchez Sané
Kane (c) Benteke Jesus

Will hopefully win my league today. €150
Will donate winnings in Zarquon's honour if people would suggest where to. Didn't know him, don't remember him posting but if he is part of this family he is part of mine.
See Galway hospice mentioned...that will be place then.

Lemlin

Caballero
Yoshida Monreal Alonso
Hazard Son Alli Sane Sanchez
Vokes Jesus

Pickford, Vert, Anichebe, Stephens

Start the day at 33,928. Would be good to get into the top 30k but my run in the top 20k since 2010/11 ends...

Season - Position
2010/11 - 12,638
2011/12 - 324
2012/13 - 7,856
2013/14 - 1,557
2014/15 - 16,299
2015/16 - 6,760

KevIRL

clairewithani wrote: »

Cech
Monreal Stephens Alonso
King Coutinho Sanchez San?
Kane (c) Benteke Jesus

Will hopefully win my league today. ?150
Will donate winnings in Zarquon's honour if people would suggest where to. Didn't know him, don't remember him posting but if he is part of this family he is part of mine.

Galway hospice was his request for the charity tournament this year. Great idea to donate some winnings, will do similar.

alchemist33

clairewithani wrote: »

Cech
Monreal Stephens Alonso
King Coutinho Sanchez Sané
Kane (c) Benteke Jesus

Will hopefully win my league today. €150
Will donate winnings in Zarquon's honour if people would suggest where to. Didn't know him, don't remember him posting but if he is part of this family he is part of mine.
See Galway hospice mentioned...that will be place then.

Thats very good of you.


I've gone from a 88 point deficit before GW36 to an 8 point lead now, so second-guessing everything and havent made a transfer in the vain hope some last minute news will guide me. But if Kane and Sanchez do the biz I should be safe, and Man City conceding would be fantastic.

RIP zarquon, and good luck to all on the final day, and to anyone with real-life troubles.

Paully D

Lemlin wrote: »

Start the day at 33,928. Would be good to get into the top 30k but my run in the top 20k since 2010/11 ends...

Season - Position
2010/11 - 12,638
2011/12 - 324
2012/13 - 7,856
2013/14 - 1,557
2014/15 - 16,299
2015/16 - 6,760

I'm currently just inside the 90,000 mark and it looks like this will end up being my worst season by some distance since 2010/11 apart from the anomaly that was 2013/14 where I had a triple figure score (ranks of circa 12,000, 23,000 (x2), 6,000).

Is there anything in particular you put it down to? I can't really find a reason for my poor season. I've spent as much time at the game as I usually did, posted here regularly for half a season before taking a break from the site (but I did keep reading), have been on FF Scout. I just never really got going for some reason.

bantee

Sitting on 12.5k so a big score needed to break the 10k:
Cech
Alonso Yoshida Davies
Coutinho Sanchez King Alli
Kane(c) Jesus Llorente

Rip Zarquon

Thepoet85

My season depends on getting the scoring Liverpool midfielder right!!

I'm 4.5k or and 22 points behind in my money league. I've gotten in Coutinho and captained him. Best ever finish before was 15k so I hope I'll beat that regardless.

Going for the punt to win this money league.

Good luck all.

Rackstar

Have all our attack left, what happens if I use it and not all my midfield play?
Will defenders come in?

km79

Rackstar wrote: »

Have all our attack left, what happens if I use it and not all my midfield play?
Will defenders come in?

Yes

xerces

I need a 21pt gain on my rival to nab 1st on the final day, can it be done?...

De Gea (Jakupovic)
Alonso Yoshida Matip
Pedro King De Bruyne Sanchez
Kane(c) Jesus Gabbiadini

RIP Zarquon

clairewithani

xerces wrote: »

I need a 21pt gain on my rival to nab 1st on the final day, can it be done?...

De Gea (Jakupovic)
Alonso Yoshida Matip
Pedro King De Bruyne Sanchez
Kane(c) Jesus Gabbiadini

RIP Zarquon

You look good to go to me but really can't say without knowing rival's team and presume he/she has most of your big hitters anyway.

Good luck anyway.

Hogey007

Team currently

Willy
Alonso- yoshida-bavies
Hazard-sanchez-king-Kdb
Costa-jesus-Kane (c)

Subs - pickford- t.carroll-stephens-holgate

1ft with 0 itb. I might use ft to bring coutinho in for Kdb or hazard if it becomes clear either isn't starting or might just bring in holding for Stephens and play holding instead of yoshida or bavies.

RIP zarquon. I was aware of his post at the start of the season but didn't know he had passed away until recently. Really does put this game we all obsess over into perspective!

clairewithani

See a few people playing Yoshida instead of Stephens. I have both but was leaning towards Stephens. Is Yoshida the better option?

Cantona's Collars

AOA.

...Hennessy...

Alonso....Monreal

Sanchez....Alli....Sane..Albrighton...Carroll

Costa...Kane(c)...Jesus.

Pickford..Davies..Ake...Cedric

RIP Zarquon.

ElTel

clairewithani wrote: »

See a few people playing Yoshida instead of Stephens. I have both but was leaning towards Stephens. Is Yoshida the better option?

Yosh more dangerous from corners.
Stephens better for the baps.
ML considerations aside it's a tough call.

Scorpion Sting

clairewithani wrote: »

See a few people playing Yoshida instead of Stephens. I have both but was leaning towards Stephens. Is Yoshida the better option?

Stephens is generally better for bonus points but that's when Southampton keep clean sheets so you'd play Yoshida as well. If choosing one over the other I'd probably choose Yoshida as he has a better goal threat I reckon and is more nailed on.

xerces

clairewithani wrote: »

You look good to go to me but really can't say without knowing rival's team and presume he/she has most of your big hitters anyway.

Good luck anyway.

Thank you. Believe it or not, Kane(c), Sanchez, De Bruyne, Pedro, Alonso, Yoshida and Gabbiadini are all potential differentials! I'm pretty sure he's gonna bring in Coutinho and captain him or Costa, so will be interesting....

clairewithani

xerces wrote: »

Thank you. Believe it or not, Kane(c), Sanchez, De Bruyne, Pedro, Alonso, Yoshida and Gabbiadini are all potential differentials! I'm pretty sure he's gonna bring in Coutinho and captain him or Costa, so will be interesting....

Amazed at anyone not having Kane or Sanchez. I have both and wouldn't part with either.

ScummyMan

Will be in Thurles today to see Tipp beat Cork, so will try my best to wait for Match of the Day tonight. Can't see myself holding off though :pac:

Officer999

clairewithani wrote: »

See a few people playing Yoshida instead of Stephens. I have both but was leaning towards Stephens. Is Yoshida the better option?

I have both and am starting both.

Also on a separate note, why the love for Vokes?

Mike Ehrmantraut

Gw 38 has come around again, putting my faith in this 11 to hopefully keep me in top 10k or maybe even push on for top 5k placing.

Cabalerro
Alonso Davies Holding
Sanchez Alli Coutinho King Siggy
Kane(c) Jesus

Pickford Lukaku Yoshida Holgate


RIP Zarquon

Scorpion Sting

Officer999 wrote: »

I have both and am starting both.

Also on a separate note, why the love for Vokes?

4 goals in his last 4 starts and West Ham at home who are missing Winston Reid.

dsmythy

xerces wrote: »

Thank you. Believe it or not, Kane(c), Sanchez, De Bruyne, Pedro, Alonso, Yoshida and Gabbiadini are all potential differentials! I'm pretty sure he's gonna bring in Coutinho and captain him or Costa, so will be interesting....

Who the hell has he got. Gap well within reach for you then.

alchemist33

Anyone think Matip and Coutinho will outscore Hazard and Pieters by 4??

alchemist33

alchemist33 wrote: »

Anyone think Matip and Coutinho will outscore Hazard and Pieters by 4??

I think they will. I fancy Southampton to score.

clairewithani

alchemist33 wrote: »

Anyone think Matip and Coutinho will outscore Hazard and Pieters by 4??

I do. I think Southampton will score too