Gentlemen, the syndicate has agreed to invest in a £10 Last Man Standing entry. We'll need to submit a team to win their game of association football each week, so an orderly voting process is proposed. This article refers specifically to our Gameweek 1 selection, though discussion of wider long-term strategy is also encouraged.

Here's an overview of the fixtures for the first 6 gameweeks. I've subjectively highlighted potential selections (green for strong favourites, yellow for interesting alternatives) but the members are of course invited to challenge my proposals on the basis that I'm a dull-witted Everton fan.



Simply picking the shortest price favourite that's available to us each week is a viable strategy. This method would select Liverpool in week 1, Arsenal week 2, Spuds week 3, Man city week 4. However we'd then be facing the perils of backing Man Utd at home to Leicester or a similarly high-risk venture by week 5. I therefore propose that we consider either Bournemouth or Watford for week 1, with a view to "going big or going home". Each of these options is an odds-on favourite at home against a relegation contender, and if successful would place us in a strong position going forward.

However as previously stated, my history of succesful football gambling ventures could be easily printed in bold font on the back of a postage stamp so I shall now open the floor to alternative proposals.

DEADLINE FOR PICKS IS 23 HOURS FROM THE TIMESTAMP OF THIS POST.

You're gonna have to explain the wildcard at some point too. Never using it week 1 though so whatever

Going with Chelsea in week 4 would leave Man City available in week 5.

My suggestion for week 2 onwards would be for you to pick the 5 most likely available options to us, and have the poll include each of them both with and without the wildcard?

Also are we saying Partners who have entered individually can vote for now, but have to excuse themselves and pick their team ahead of this vote if they both get to the final 20 or so?

Went for with Bmouth for maximum gains

Spurs Arsenal United Chelsea Liverpool Man City

Doubt we're ever using a WC on Liverpool or City, so it may be better to offer another rogue selection or two with it.

Regarding partners who are entering LMS individually, this is a good point and I think we should probabaly refrain from voting beyond the first week. Keen to hear Mic_check's thoughts on this as it's his game.

I don't think it matters until you're in the last 30 or so

Well I voted for Watford but it's pretty tight

Levon, Levon likes his money.

The family business thrives.

Watford pick has been actioned

137 entries so a prize pool of €1360. Ought to be a formality tbh.

Here's a link to the webpage for the game. Pertinent info:

Team	Selected by
Liverpool	53
Tottenham	36
Bournemouth	21
Watford	19
Arsenal	3
Everton	2
Burnley	1
Leicester	1
Wolves	1

So if every game finishes a draw (or they lose) but one of Wolves/Leicester/Burnley win then that's it finished already?

If only one of Wol/Lei/Bur wins it's finished. If all 3 win then 3 people remain.

That's assuming nobody played its WC which keeps you alive if the selected team draws

I'd have expected more Plop picks tbh

And fewer Everton

gg

I just hope that all 10 watford pickers stuck to their guns in the main game as well

lol this was short and sweet

At least i'm still in after choosing Pool myself

LO didn't and he was the one who proposed it to us!

I picked bmouth so I should shut my whore mouth

Yeah I don’t feel great about that... I’ll get over it if I win though

gjge guys! Imagine picking Watford Week 1 smh