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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Issue 917 of THE GOAL STANDARD is out, with a proud Damian Butler on the cover. We discuss monthly titles, summarise the season so far, present the Round of 64 Cup draw and continue our Meat Loaf competition. Also Man City's charges, Eric Cantona, Ronnie O'Reilly and Lamine Yamal. #Season26 #FPL.

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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Congratulations 🎉 to our September monthly champion, DAMIAN BUTLER 🏆. This is Damian's first monthly title and he is our 101st different winner from 235 competitions since August 2001. Who will be wearing the biggest grin at the end of October? #Season26 #FPL @officialfpl.bsky.social

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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Issue 916 of THE GOAL STANDARD is out, with brilliant Brentford on the cover. We congratulate Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli, assess the all-time best FPL players and launch our Meat Loaf competition. Also, Harry Kane, João Pedro's autosubs, Keith Andrews, Xabi Alonso, Jody Morris and Declan Rice.

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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

THE GOAL STANDARD Issue 915 is out with an irate Phil Foden on the cover. We have Steve Jackson,SC Delhi and AI's best-ever PL XI. We also ask how PL clubs can spend so much on transfers. Plus, former Liverpool players, Sergei Jakirovic, Roberto de Zerbi and our WhatsApp poll. #Season26

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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Congratulations 🎉 to Steve Jackson who is the winner of our ONE DAY IN AUGUST competition. Steve receives Ted Lasso official merchandise - mug, pin badge and key-ring. #Season26 #FPL #BELIEVE

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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Issue 914 of THE GOAL STANDARD is out, with monthly champ Donnacha Callanan on the cover 🏆. We have the BoI UCCFFC Cup 1st Rd draw and a summary of the season so far. Also, Ted Lasso, Lionel Messi, Mike Dean, Man City's new midfield, Jeremie Frimpong, Troy Parrott & Alex Iwobi.

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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Well done to Brian O'Halloran, our (joint) top GW1 Newcomer. Brian wins World Cup 2026 beer coasters and a UCCFFC tankard. Well played 👏. #Season26

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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Congratulations to DONNACHA CALLANAN, our August 2026 champion with a scorching 214 points 🔥. Donnacha also makes history; now in our 26th season, we have had 234 monthly leagues and he is the 100th different winner. A century of champions! Good luck to all in September 🏆.

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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Issue 913 of THE GOAL STANDARD is out now, with Chelsea's entertainers on the cover. We discuss the UCCFFC Cup, assess the wage bills in Europe's top five leagues and reveal the 'One Day in August' results. Also, Reiss Nelson, Spurs, Andrew Cole, João Pedro and Bruno Fernandes. #Season26

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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Remember, 3:00 p.m. on Friday is the deadline for our latest 3 prediction competitions. The 'One Day in August' winner will receive a trio of Ted Lasso prizes🔥. Get your entries in! #Season26

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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Issue 912 of THE GOAL STANDARD is out with the hungry tigers on the cover. We outline our season structure and prizes and announce 3 new prediction competitions. Also, Kevin Keegan, Newcastle squad, @ucc.ie launch and Kai Havertz. It's great to be back 😁. #Season26 #FPL

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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Havertz at 14:34. Will a selected player score earlier than him in GW1? #Season26 #FPL #FastestScorer

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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Great fun at @ucc.ie today, launching our 26th season in style. Good luck to all. #FPL @officialfpl.bsky.social

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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

If you can, please support this event by attending and/or donating. All proceeds go to @imnda.bsky.social. One of our managers, Tomás Tyner, is bravely battling MND with courage, grace and humour. See you on 25 July ⚽. @echolive.bsky.social @damianboylan.bsky.social @ucc.ie @ucclibrary.bsky.social

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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

July has arrived, so attention will soon turn to #FPL and our 26th season. Will the game launch the week after the World Cup final? We are already gathering super prizes for the season ahead. If you are a staff member at @ucc.ie you really should consider joining! #Season26

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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

We think that Brian Turner was delighted and relieved to win his first monthly league title. No longer the bridesmaid ... #Season25 #FPL @ucc.ie @officialfpl.bsky.social

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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

A whopping 20-page Issue 911 of OFF THE WOODWORK to wrap up Season 25. Thanks to everyone for playing and making it an immensely enjoyable season. We hope to do it all again, starting in August. Enjoy the summer ⛱️. #Season25 #FPL @officialfpl.bsky.social @ucc.ie

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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

A heartfelt letter from our Wooden Spoon winner 💖. #Season25 #FPL @officialfpl.bsky.social 😀

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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

⚽ 25 seasons. ⚽ 233 monthly leagues. ⚽ 99 different monthly champions. Will we have #100 next season?

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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Issue 910 of OFF THE WOODWORK is out, with the PL champions on the cover 🏆. We review the League Cup final, reveal competition winners, discuss Salah's social media outburst and look inside Arsenal's title win. Also, a 2014 memory, John McGinn, set pieces, and Pep's departure.

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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

As the curtain comes down on our 2025/26 fantasy football season, it is time to reflect on some of our highlights. Here are our monthly champions from August to December 🏆. #Season25 #FPL @officialfpl.bsky.social @ucc.ie

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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

It's RONAN CARBERY v DAMIAN BUTLER in the 2026 UCCFFC League Cup Final. Good luck to both managers 🏆. #Season25 #FPL. @ucc.ie

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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Issue 909 of OFF THE WOODWORK is out, with vibrant Villa on the cover. We launch the 'First & Final' competition, analyse the Como 'miracle' and recall Frank Lampard in 2014. Also, Dembélé, Fernandez, Graham, McCabe 😭, Manchester City and Chelsea's Alonso. #Season25 #FPL

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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Issue 908 of OFF THE WOODWORK is out, with an emotional Elliot Anderson on the cover. Reza Arkani gets in touch from 🇩🇪 and we discuss Premflix and football tourism. Also, a Liam Weeks hat-trick, red card for Dec Jordan, David Attenborough, Neil Nash, Frank Lampard and Steve Jackson. What a cast!

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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Congratulations 🎉 to Steve Jackson on his success in our OVER/UNDER competition. Steve won three prizes from Cadiz CF - baseball hat, pen and key-ring. Well played 👏. #Season25 #FPL

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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Issue 907 of OFF THE WOODWORK is out, with Neal Fleming on the cover. We have Catherine Zeta-Jones, a season summary and a 2007 Croke Park memory. Also, Scott Parker, Michael Jackson, Erik Ibsen, Martin O'Neill 🌳 and Viktor Gyökeres. Enjoy! #Season25 #FPL

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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

FAMOUS FIVE! The following managers advance to Round 3 of our OVER/UNDER competition. *Steve Jackson *Emmanuelle Schön *Neil Nash *Seán Moynihan *Joe Shanahan #Season25 #FPL

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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

11 goals tonight in the League of Ireland Premier Division. UNDER is the correct answer to Q. 5. #Season25 #FPL

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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Q. 4 in our prediction competition is neither OVER nor UNDER! It all comes down to the League of Ireland matches! #Season25 #FPL

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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

*Europa League = 4 goals (i.e. neither OVER nor UNDER). *Conference League = 5 goals (i.e. OVER is correct answer). #Season25 #FPL

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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Congratulations 🎉 to our April champion, Neal Fleming 🏆. This is Neal's second monthly title; his previous success came 10 years ago, in May 2016. Well played 👏. Who will be triumphant in May? #Season25 #FPL

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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Issue 906 of OFF THE WOODWORK is out, with a happy Callum Wilson on the cover. We have Round 2 of OVER/UNDER, 10 damning Liam Rosenior stats and we remember a controversial 2007 referendum. Also, Ao Tanaka, Wolves, Arsenal, Chelsea and a successful Evertonian. #Season25 #FPL

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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Morgan Gibbs-White has been a star player for Neal Fleming who is closing in on his first monthly title since 2016. #Season25 #FPL

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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Prizes announced for our OVER/UNDER competition. A trio of goodies from @cadizcf.com - baseball hat, key-ring and pen. Good luck to the managers in Round Two. #Season25 #FPL

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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

An Evertonian with a trophy! Congratulations 🎉 to @ajq.ie (Andrew Quinlan) who was presented with the UCCFFC Shield today at @ucc.ie. The prize is in safe hands for the next 12 months. Well played, Andrew 👏. #Season25 #FPL

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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

32 goals scored with two matches remaining. It looks good for the OVER managers ... especially with Burnley likely to score a bucket-load tonight! #Season25

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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Following last night's 0-0 draw, our OVER/UNDER competition is on a knife-edge. 29 goals scored in 10 matches. What will it be at the end of GW33 (13 matches)? #Season25 #FPL

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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Issue 905 of OFF THE WOODWORK is out, with Erling Haaland on the cover 😭. We assess Arne Slot's future and discuss the historic appointment of Marie-Louise Eta. Plus, a 2006 interview with @aodhquinlivan.bsky.social, Hugo Ekitiké, Jack Charlton, Arsenal's recent losses and OVER/UNDER. #Season25

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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

🔥 DGW33 🔥 Last 64, UCCFFC League Cup 🔥 Over or Under competition #BringItOn #Season25 #FPL

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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

More success for Diarmuid Collins! As the winner of the 'Czech, Mate' competition, he received: * 'Who got the assist?' tote bag. * 'Juve' by Herbie Sykes. * Official Juventus FC scarf. Congratulations 🎉. #Season25 #FPL

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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Issue 904 of OFF THE WOODWORK is out with Bournemouth's Alex Scott on the cover. We recall Frank Worthington & Tommy Smith, praise the resilience of Harry Maguire & remember the Cork City FC 2017 double. Also, the 2026 World Cup, comparisons with '76, left footers, Kroupi & Keane.

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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Issue 903 of OFF THE WOODWORK is out, with Roberto De Zerbi on the cover. We assess the challenges he faces on pages 3 and 4. We recall our previous Managers of the Season and Alan Ahern provides a blast from the past. Also, James Tarkowski, Sweden, Virgil van Dijk and Roy Hodgson. #Season25

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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Issue 902 of OFF THE WOODWORK is out, with monthly champion, Diarmuid Collins, on the cover. We assess the Golden Boot race, summarise the season to date and discuss Mo Salah's Liverpool exit. Also, Czech Mate, Bill Shankly and traffic cones. Enjoy! #Season25 #FPL

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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Eight monthly leagues completed in #Season25. Just two more opportunities to win one of our snazzy trophies 🔥. #FPL

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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Congratulations to Diarmuid Collins who is now a four-time UCCFFC monthly winner 🎉. Who will be victorious in our 232nd monthly league in April? #Season25 #FPL

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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Issue 901 of OFF THE WOODWORK is out, with Everton's brilliant Beto on the cover. Luke O'Reilly is the Last Manager Standing, Casemiro is set for a great Man Utd send-off and we launch our 'Czech, Mate' competition. Also, Iraola, Danish spuds, Man City cup joy and ball respect.

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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

We have a Bounty Match in the First Round of the UCCFFC League Cup as Michael Stanisic tries to de-throne Euan O'Mathúna. #Season25 #FPL

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UCC Staff FPL @uccstafffpl.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

📯 We will be announcing a super new competition in Sunday's newsletter (Issue 901) 📯 The prizes are: a 'Who got the assist?' tote bag, 'Juve' by Herbie Sykes and an official Juventus FC scarf. #Season25 #FPL.

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