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People love chopping wood. In this activity one immediately sees results - Albert Einstein

TPC Update!

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Shabba

Bit lost with the Team Picker Cup this year? You’d be forgiven for thinking that this year hasn’t been the easiest when it comes to who’s playing, who’s not playing and whether anyone has won the damn thing yet. But don’t … Continue reading →

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TPC Game #1: R1 – Peter Jenkins V Michael Van Birgelen

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Shabba

So the Team Picker Cup is here? Already? Yes the signature competition has arrived with little aplomb and little notice, but as always plenty of hype. Will there be a new champion this year, continuing a trend since the very … Continue reading →

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EXCLUSIVE: TTFE Announce New Rule at Conference

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Shabba

A series of ground-breaking changes to the way that TTFE conducts its weekly games are being considered at a conference starting today. In the sports’s first ever ‘Joint Organisers’ Keep Evolving’ event designed to make sure the game stays relevant … Continue reading →

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What is the best way to take a penalty?

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Shabba

  As the seconds frittered away in the League Cup Final last Sunday and both the players of Liverpool and Manchester City looked to have nothing left in the tank, I rubbed my hands with glee welcoming the looming penalty shootout. There are … Continue reading →

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BREAKING NEWS: Shabba slams down his gloves

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Shabba

Reports have emerged that TTFE resident goalkeeper Joe Newbury has taken an indefinite sabbatical from goalkeeping starting today. The news broke early this afternoon when Newbury called an irregular press conference at Sophia Gardens. It was rumoured to be an … Continue reading →

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‘PUGH-TIFUL’ – TPC2015 Game #1 Report

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Shabba

James Pugh turned in a masterful performance in the opening match of the TTFE Team Picker Cup with a fine 10-3 victory over debutant Michael Van Birgelen. As the players gathered on the fence for the first time in 2015 … Continue reading →

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Betting odds for the Team Picker Cup… as it starts today

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Shabba

The bookies have spoken… and it seems that they feel the current champ is most likely to pick up the title once again. Joe Newbury was placed the favourite by a number of bookmakers with an average price of 3/1, … Continue reading →

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Just who is this Sun Tsu?

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Shabba

You may have figured that I’ve been mildly obsessing over a particular fellow by the name of Sun Tsu lately with all these strange, mysterious videos. And of course, you’d be right. But they all have a purpose as we … Continue reading →

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Was this a goal? – You’re The Ref #2

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Shabba

  It’s time for another edition of You’re The Ref, where we ask you to apply your footballing knowledge and become the ultimate bastion of justice on the pitch. This week we’ll be revisiting the woeful experience that was Cardiff … Continue reading →

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Who gets the £10 prize credit… State of Play 2014 Results Released

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Shabba

It may be a *little* late, but the results of the State of Play survey for 2014 have finally been released! Every year TTFE ask every player about how they feel about key issues which affect us, including where and … Continue reading →

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