Lewes FC sends Hernán Sancho (I/10 Mf; 480k)
  to Lincoln City FC for 685k

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Just so everyone is clear....I am going to put on my glasses.

There is nothing random about PL. You may get second rate PL constructs in other MSWL United leagues, but we will not name names here. No, no. In MSWL United, there is a process. The is procedure. There are rules and regulations. When you win PL in MSWL United, you are not the recipient of the proverbail "lucky bounce," "luck of the draw," or "whimsey of OLMEC." You are, indeed, one of life's true winners.

In Week 1, the focus is all on the FA Cup.  Your PL draws all come out of Match 1.  Usually there is some effort to seek out the most competitive contests in that batch by selecting matches featuring interdivisional rivals, but inevitably there's a stinker or two that makes the cut.  But it is important to note that following Week 1, I make a note of each and every team, without exception, that was selected for a PL event.  That team gets a little hash mark scratch on the legal pad, not unlike a prisoner marking off yet one more day in confinement.  I will repeat that process each week.

So, in every week after the inaugural week of each season, I will start the PL selection process by listing every match on a sheet of legal paper. (We don't use illegal paper in this process...I told you it is all well-regulated.)  I will then make a notation by each and every team, without exception, indicating how many matches that team has been involved with this season. That quickly reveals matches that have teams with "not so many PL appearances" and from those matches, I pick the PL games. I tend to favor Cup competitions over league play, but a smattering of both is important. 

The goal is to try to keep the number of appearances throughout the season balanced among the teams, even the non-league clowns to some extent. The secondary goal is to pick games that are meaningful, meaning teams vying for a title or playoff position. Without checking the notes, it is standard to expect your team to appear in six or more PL polls throughout a season.

So, no random chance here, Mr. Allan Sellers!

Ha Rob, yes, that was a good one.

This post is all about Phil...

A big thank you to Phil for running the U1 Prediction League for us.  Remember to be nice to Phil.  He is "randomly" determining the prediction league matchups each week.  

Do not taunt Phil.  

😎

Olmec has evolved to the point of making (snarky) comments! I found this "gem" in the upcoming Plymouth - Crewe match!

Dorchester Town sends Fabiano Nardone (V/6 Df; 80k)
  to Swindon Town FC for 200k

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