New: The GOALS Premiership (free, open-ended, www, mixed, modern, sports)

From: lindahl@pbm.com (Greg Lindahl)

Date: Thu, 28 Mar 2002 08:13:11 +0000

Name:		The GOALS Premiership
Costs:		free
URL:		http://www.gprem.com
Frequency:		one or two per week, August to May
Email:		ollie@sportingmem.co.uk
Type:		online fantasy football
Last-Update:		2002Mar24
Keywords: free, open-ended, www, mixed, modern, sports

Description:

The GOALS Premiership is a fantasy football league based on the English
Premiership. The first season began in August 2001, and at the time of
writing is nearing its conclusion. The fixtures occur on a weekly basis
(with occasional variations, as in real life), and there is a Cup
competition. The seasons begin in August and finish in May, leaving June
and July as a period where managers may be appointed, summer transfers
negotiated and friendlies arranged.

The GOALS Premiership operates on the superior ESMS freeware, and has its
own web site as listed above, which is the hub of all operations. Managers
are given comprehensive statistics and are encouraged to take an active
part in the simulation's 'media culture' - reactions to match scorelines,
confirmation or denial of transfer rumours, press releases on all
newsworthy aspects of club life etc.

The GOALS Premiership will accept anyone who wishes to become a manager,
of any level of experience. All that is asked is that managers are:
a) Dedicated
b) Online regularly
c) Willing to get involved in the community spirit a little

As the league closely models the real-life Premiership, there are just 20
clubs. You are advised to check the website or email the commissioner to
find out more about vacancies. If we are in the unfortunate position of
not being able to offer a vacancy, we will gladly keep a note of all
applicants and notify them when a position becomes available.

The simulation is entirely free.

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