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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

“I’m halfway listening to what she thinks she knows/ We’re like children dressing in our parents’ clothes, saying/ ‘Nobody knows me, nobody knows me/ No one knows my name’” — Aaron Weiss of MewithoutYou, in the song “A Glass Can Only Spills What it contains”

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

I gotta say, I'm McDonalds...I'm lovin' it (credit to comedian Pete Holmes for that cheesy gem). This is my second year playing FPL, and the parity between PL teams, new chip, and general unpredictability have been perfect for FPLers who love planning and needing out.

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Very helpful graphic. Thanks, Oscar!

Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

What is with today's FA Cup ties and the striker madness. Bad luck and the FPL fates strike again. I hope Mateta will be ok.

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Really hope Mateta is OK. By all accounts it was a reckless, unacceptable action and obvious red card for the Millwall keeper (even if it wasn't done with ill will). Wishing the best for Mateta in his recovery, which is hopefully quick and smooth for him and CP. talksport.com/football/297...

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Mateta rushed to hospital on oxygen after shocking Millwall challenge

Jean-Philippe Mateta was rushed to hospital after a shocking challenge from Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts. The Crystal Palace striker took a boot to the head in a moment of madness from Roberts …

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

An angle on the evolving art v. AI debate I hadn't considered: Maybe AI's simulation of creative results isn't the most troubling, but AI owners' ability to use the technology to infringe on artists' intellectual and creative property instead. I've got research to do. www.nme.com/news/music/q...

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Queen's Brian May claims “nobody will be able to afford to make music” if “monstrously arrogant” tech companies continue under UK government's AI copyright rules

Brian May states that planned changes in UK copyright law involving AI will result in nobody who can "afford to make music from here on in".

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

Bracing myself for a rough week in FPL. If tomorrow's Liverpool-United match gets postponed due to weather, I'll be down three players with only Greaves available on my bench (Timber and Rogers suspended). Oh well. At least it would mean another double gameweek for my triple on Liverpool. #FPLbrain

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Can't wait for the new episode! Long-form FPL conversations are so refreshing in light of the constant barrage of necessary but formulaically structured FPL content from most creators. Thanks for the all work you do, Ross!

Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

I did start Aina in GW19 for the clean sheet. When the fixtures are decent I'm going to have a difficult time psychologically keeping him on the bench.

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FPL Pricey @fplpricey.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

Just give Salah next year’s Ballon d'Or already 👑

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Transferring Isak out in GW14 has been an unmitigated disaster. Time to come to terms with and stop the bleeding. I brought the Sensational Swede back ahead of GW18, replacing Saka with Man U's Bruno for a -4 to afford it. #FPLbrain

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Back in my hometown yesterday with my brother-in-law to root on the only sports team that can temporarily pry me away from my obsession with The Beautifully Game. My Buffalo Bills. A win. -10°C weather. Our new stadium, modeled after Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, is in construction at top right.

Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Yeah, I don't think I'll be waiting on Arteta week to week like I did for Gabriel.

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

So far this gameweek: 4 points in reality, and likely 29 points in total sitting on my bench. #FPLtragedies

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

I've got Rogers, home to Man City, as my first sub, and I feel pretty good about it. Who's your first sub, Joe?

Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Last week for Flekken in my team. It's been real, Mark, it's been real. #FPLbrain

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

To be fair, this game has been embarrassing for both keepers.

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Sheesh, this #TOTMUN game in the Carabao Cup quarterfinal is trainwreck. Not even the fun kind.

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Triple Arsenal DEF. I like your style.

Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

These #FPL projections give me hope that my approach in the next several gameweeks has merit.

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

It's true. There's no love lost between me and United, but in particular, I associate Rashford with an "old guard" of players there whom I don't much respect. But I don't really have much to base it on, other than my opinion on what's reported and my natural anti-United bias.

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

That is an incredibly fair-minded way to look at it. Here I was being judgemental, but you're totally right.

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

But he didn't succeed at this challenge. Time to cut his losses and run, he thinks? He seems to think he's not being petty and small.

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

A well-balanced team and no Wolves headache to speak of -- a very good place to be. What's next: Solanke replacement?

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

If you have a threemium midfield and a big at the back approach going into GW17, what are some routes to getting Isak by GW21?

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

I don't usually like an early transfer, but I couldn't get rid of Ait-Nouri fast enough today, just to avoid price fluctuations. #FPLbrain

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

New #PGMOL rule idea: Keeper goes to their knees with the ball, a 10-second clock begins. If they still have the ball as time expires, yellow card for time-wasting. A la NBA shot clock and MLB pitch clock. More fair, more exciting. My fellow Americans @alwayscheatingfpl.bsky.social, you back me?

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you. One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 2/20

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Trent will have to wait until next gameweek. I'm a little nervous about it, since I had planned to get him back for GW15, that is before Storm Darragh. Now it's wait and see. #FPLonthebrain

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

The first time I saw her live, I drove 10 hours on a solo road trip from Buffalo to Milwaukee's Pabst Theater. This album easily makes my personal all-time Top 5 records list.

Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you. One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. (Inspired by @fpljoe.bsky.social) 1/20

Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Brilliant shout. One of those bands whose sound and overall mystique seem to transcend time.

Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Here are some borrowed words of inspiration for any FPL managers feeling like the new Assistant Manager chip makes things too hard, too complicated or too convoluted:

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

I really like that it borrows from the EFL Fantasy game, letting you back an entire PL team for points. The cost to one's overall budget, the three-week fixture swing, ability to use transfers to switch managers, and that they count toward your max 3 assets per team -- major planning implications.

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Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Ok #FPL community, how do we feel about the Mystery Chip Reveal? "Assistant Manager Chip": it feels like they borrowed a solid idea from this year's EFL Fantasy game, essentially allowing you to get points from an entire EPL squad. I'm into it.

Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

It's such a bonus that in addition to enjoying your videos for @ffscoutfpl.bsky.social, I'm really digging your musical tastes as well. I know it's not from the same album, but when I think of Belle & Sebastian, my mind immediately goes to "Sukie in the Graveyard." Not sure why, exactly.

Daniel J. Kushner @danieljkushner.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

I went back and found the clip, he just vaguely cited an article he had read about FSG and how they tend to manage their players. So yeah, there's nothing to it. Unsubstantiated. Sorry I even brought it up.