With the inaugural Fantasy Football Scout Cup, sponsored by Paddy Power, about to reach it’s climax, here is the first of four questions and answers interviews with our semi-finalists. First up is the last remaining Australian in the competition (that’s obviously why I’m publishing the interview at this hour 😉 ), Barkerov…
Manager Name: Daniel Barker
Team Name: FC Barkerlona
Current FPL position: 18,629th overall
Previous FPL record: 2008/09 – 310th overall
Q: How would you best describe your fantasy management style?
A: It would be nice to have multiple choice here but the answer is probably a bit transfer craz, I like to have the in form cheapie with a good run of fixtures coming up.
Q: What has been you hardest tie during your Cup run?
A: Easily the most difficult draw was against marvellus, 46 all and through on overall points by 1. It cannot get much closer. To tell you the truth I think of how lucky I am every round since that win.
Q: Can you pat yourself on the back Big Sam style with any inspired management moves along the way?
A: Taking a 4pt hit to bring in Fabregas and Captaining him the week he scored 22 points. If it were not for that Id be out by now.
Q: Who has been your star player to this point?
A: Torres and Fabregas scored loads of points early on propelling me through the early rounds, although Fernando has been dropped recently due to injury.
Q: What do you make of your opponent donnellyc?
A: Injury ravaged but still dangerous, also He’s Irish which could be bad if I need some luck.
Q: Who do you particularly fear in their lineup?
A: Van Persie until very recently, Now I guess Ashley Young or Glen Johnson.
Q: Do you have any team selection dilemmas ahead of the semis?
A: Ashley Cole and Drogba are a bit of an inconvenience but almost all of the semi finalists have him so I am not sure what to do really. The transfer addiction could be telling there…
Q: Who would you choose to record your Cup final single should you make it through?
A: I might get marvellus and TorresMagic to do it and pay them handsomely, I owe these guys (for very different reasons) and they could use a bit of a break especially in FF
Q: What kind of attire will you deck your team out in for the Cup Final pre-match preamble?
A: Suit and Tie, lets face it this is huge like a wedding or a funeral if things go bad…
Cheers Barkerov and good luck.
Tomorrow (technically today) is the interview with his opponent, donnellyc.