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13 April 2015 88 comments
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As most of you will know, popular community member Doosra has been ill for quite some time now. I went to visit him in hospital on Saturday and he asked me to write a short article to update everyone here on him and his status.

Seeing him on Saturday, I was pleasantly surprised at how well he was doing, he still has a long way to go but he is definitely over the worst and on the road to recovery. He told me about how bad things had been even recently, and without going into gory details it’s safe to say we are all lucky that he is on the mend.

He mainly wanted me to write this for two reasons, firstly to put people’s minds at rest. Whilst he is not yet able to come back on Fantasy Football Scout and is still in hospital, he is very much getting better. He said that he doesn’t want to make an appearance back on here until he felt ready, and that to bear in mind when he does that he may be using his phone and is at the moment slower than he used to be. He hopes to be back for next pre-season at the latest and is already planning how to improve his tables for next year.

Secondly he wanted to thank everyone for the support this community has shown. He was eager to pass on thanks for the gestures he knew about, Mark winning him the West Ham ball, Simon’s generous offer should he win Fantasy Premier League and all the get-well messages and poems, etc. Prior to visiting him on Saturday he didn’t know about the Mondogoal competition in his honour and he won’t mind me telling you that he was brought to tears when I told him about it on Saturday. Him and his wife both want me to pass on their most sincere gratitude for everything everyone here has done. They told me that all the positivity from here really has made a big difference to them throughout this difficult time.

I will continue to relay messages between the Doosras and here until he is ready to make an appearance himself, let’s hope that’s sooner rather than later.

PS – He said he had to listen to TalkSport for five days straight, was not impressed.

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  1. Moin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Great News! Pre-Season he will find all the DZers and the regulars! +42

  2. The Enlightener
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Thought I would share this, for what it's worth. Before I ever starting posting on here, which perhaps some of you wish never happened 🙂 , I used to be a lurker. I would come to the site for FPL tidbits of info, for injury news, etc. Inevitably, I would linger longer than expected, reading the posts and such. Getting dug in, if you will. From the start, Doosra stood out to me. There was something about him that basically led me to "choose" him as my favorite poster. Eventually, when I did begin to post on the site, I shared some great back and forth with him about wine and food, particularly of the French affiliations. There was also a contentious moment where I made a not-so-supportive comment about how Moyes wasn't the right fit for United and Doosra basically called all of my wisdom, or lack thereof, into question. I laugh about that now. Anyways, it is good to hear he is on the road to better days. I didn't go all out and put the 42 by my name and such because often times, due in part to the fact I'm an American and we often get railed on around here, I am not sure whether or not I'm really a "part of the community". I have been thinking about him a lot, however, and wondering about his condition. Just happy to hear the good! - - - Sorry for the long post

    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      hehe, everyones part of the community! Alas we do like to annoy the american contingent, but this place wouldnt be the same without everyone who frequents it.

      1. The Enlightener
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Well said. Thanks for that.

    2. beric
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      You're one of us

  3. Scotty B
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Who is best Gk to get in at the moment as I don't have one this week?
    Have Guzan/Given both with a blank!

    I could get a cheap one like Schmeichel or Speroni?
    Or get Courtois & Fabregas in for Guzan & Sanchez for a - 4?

    This would then leave me 1.0 itb for next DGW

  4. Parm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Lovely to hear this, hope you're back soon!

  5. Cousin Greg
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    It's good to hear that he is getting better. We seriously miss you on here Doosra. Get well soon !!
    And thanx for the update Beric.

  6. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Can't believe I am going to say this but I am not dreading preseason after all . Having a fully healthy Doosra more than makes up for 3 months without football .

  7. Tommyg
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Great news! Really pleased he's on the mend. Still using his tables! He's here in spirit.

  8. Mr. Grv
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Great news . Recover faster mate.

  9. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Amazing news, get better soon!

  10. RoysCallerAnne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Ah great news! Top scorer on the Pakistan team this week too. Good ol Doos 🙂

    1. beric
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      First transfers for like nine weeks, brought in Murray and Silva(c). Badass

  11. brianutd-why always we? 20
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Really great news, hope he continues to grow stronger. No rush, pre season is good just take it steady Doosra x

  12. Gloria Kanchelskis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Great news. Get well soon

  13. President John F. Keninnsie
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Awesome news! Can't wait to have him back 🙂

  14. 7shadesofsmoke
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Fantastic news! +42

  15. Jaffalicious! #SomosCubanos
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    This is amazing news! +42

    Beric, you have been doing a fantastic job of keeping all of us updated on Doosra's health! I'm sure I speak for everyone on here when I say that your efforts are very much appreciated.

    Hope to hear more good news from you soon!

  16. Epic Fail
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Brilliant stuff. Looks like things are looking up. Looking forward to seeing him back whenever that is.

  17. Reedy
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Hooray for Doosra! 🙂

  18. Simon March
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Great to hear he's on the mend. Looking forward to having you back on the board Doosra!

  19. Kane Toads
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    It's great news to hear that Doosra is on the mend.

    - from Peter,

    Perth, Western Australia.

  20. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Great news. Have a speedy recovery, Doos.

    And nice work, Beric. You've been helpful.

  21. C-Dawgg
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Great to read, glad to see he's over the worst. He's a top lad.

  22. Pompel
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    That's really good news, really happy to learn that he's recovering

  23. Daniel Exeter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Great news! Glad to hear he's on the mend!

  24. Doolittle
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Marvellous, after the truly horrific news from Absinthe it is great that Doosra is on the mend. Can't wait to see him back here, I'm sure he'll be delighted by the Coutinho bandwagon.

  25. tm245
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Great to hear this news. And thank you, Beric, for the thoughtfulness of your correspondences -- in this day and age when we all want our information instantly, I appreciate your willingness to be both measured and consistent with your updates.

  26. Nabs Kebabs
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    +42

  27. Mull
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Great news.

    I'd also have been brought to tears if my name had been associated with Mondogoal 😉

  28. Woy of the Wovers
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Let me add my best wishes to Doosra and his recovery. Great guy.

  29. Zasa
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    This is great news, thanks for all the updates Beric!
    Hope you're back soon Doosra, godspeed and I wish you all the best on your road to recovery.

    +42

  30. Saint Domingo
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Fantastic news,top man,looking forward to seeing Doos back on here.