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Rivaan Athwal
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Media Intern at Wolverhampton Wanderers
Sports Journalism Student at UoG
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Recently fired Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone built a strong resume during his 10-year stay.

#DenverNuggets #NBA
April 17, 2025 at 10:45 AM
8️⃣5️⃣ points from #FPL GW18.

Technically 77 when we take into account the -8 for the two extra transfers.

Szoboszlai didn’t work out because he didn’t start then got booked and is now suspended.

Triple Captain didn’t work well either but got me a green arrow.

OR: 105,428
December 28, 2024 at 2:36 PM
#FPL GW18 team selection:

Took a -8 this week alongside using my Triple Captain on Salah vs Leicester.

Saka ➡️ Sarr
Rogers ➡️ Szoboszlai
Evanilson ➡️ Isak

I know my rank isn’t bad at all but I kinda wanted to have some fun with it over the festive period.
December 26, 2024 at 11:02 AM
#FPL GW16 team selection:

Made two transfers this week, so I’ve taken another -4.

Mitoma ➡️ Enzo
João Pedro ➡️ Jackson

Moved away from the Brighton triple-up to a Chelsea triple-up.

I’ll be making a late call on captaincy again between Salah or Palmer.
December 13, 2024 at 6:46 PM
Totally forgot about #UCLFantasy MD6, but I’ve made two free transfers that definitely improve my side.

Akliouche ➡️ Tillman
Emre Can ➡️ Trent

Kane’s injury is a shame but I’ll just sub him out for Gittens before the deadline for tomorrow matches.
December 10, 2024 at 12:59 PM
5️⃣9️⃣ points from #FPL GW15

Somehow got another green arrow.

Pau’s clean sheet auto-subbing on was such a bonus along with Ait-Nouri’s assist.

I was 50/50 with Palmer or Saka as captain but fortunately I made the right choice there.

The forward line is a disappointment.

OR: 113,728
December 10, 2024 at 12:34 PM
After what's been a very long time, I've written something!

It's about Ollie Pope and the position he finds himself in again with uncertainty over whether he'll be in England's side next summer.

open.substack.com/pub/rivaanat...
Ollie Pope: England's most reliable vulnerability
Despite scoring 50s in both Tests vs New Zealand in the middle order, there's still uncertainty about his future when India arrive next summer.
open.substack.com
December 8, 2024 at 5:12 PM
#FPL GW15 team selection:

I’ve got one free transfer and swapped £6.0m forward for another:

Wissa ➡️ Evanilson

I’m hoping Wolves can string a few good performances together, especially from Cunha.

Definitely debated on starting Rogers or Evanilson but I think the Brazilian is more reliable.
December 6, 2024 at 6:41 PM
7️⃣0️⃣ points from #FPL GW14

Another small green arrow.

Trent’s two assists alongside Robinson’s after coming off the bench for Gabriel was great.

Salah just seems inevitable at this point, don’t see myself taking the captaincy off him.

Rogers’ 8pts is frustrating.

OR: 122,537
December 6, 2024 at 10:49 AM
Oh god it’s started already
December 5, 2024 at 11:12 AM
“Cricket statistician” is probably slightly too far but I’ll take it. 😂

And yeah, FPL probably has become an obsession this season. 😭

Thought it’d be much worse tbh.

#bskyroast
December 3, 2024 at 10:19 PM
This account turing into a semi-regular fantasy football account wasn’t expected but it’s actually nice to share the progress GW by GW.
December 3, 2024 at 3:02 PM
#FPL GW14 team selection:

Used my one free transfer for a big upgrade in my midfield:

Mbuemo ➡️ Saka

Was tempted to switch my captaincy from Salah to Palmer, but I think Salah is the slightly better option in case Chelsea decide to rotate against Southampton.
December 3, 2024 at 3:00 PM
8️⃣3️⃣ points from #FPL GW13

Two clean sheets, 3/4 midfielders returning and Salah and Palmer with multiple returns too.

Disappointed by the forwards but I can’t complain with 83 points and another green arrow.

OR: 143,172
December 1, 2024 at 9:09 PM
#FPL GW13 team selection:

My transfer for this week are:
Semenyo -> Mitoma
Isak -> João Pedro (-4)

The reason I’ve taken a -4 to get Pedro in is because I think he’s going to be a lot more impactful than Isak in the fixtures coming up.

Also my other transfer hits this season have worked out well.
November 29, 2024 at 12:58 PM
61 pts.

Should’ve captained Jamie Gittens, but we move.

#UCLFantasy
November 27, 2024 at 10:15 PM
46 pts…

What a terrible evening apart from Grimaldo.

Nice surprise to get the Griezmann goal off the bench and the clean sheet from Gimenez.

Kane, and to a lesser extent Gyökeres, disappointed with.

Hopefully Salah captaincy tomorrow changes my luck.

#UCLFantasy
November 26, 2024 at 10:30 PM
This isn’t fantasy football related, but the output those two produce for Leverkusen is insane.

Amazing to watch whenever you get the chance to.
I’ve never captained a defender ever in any fantasy football game, but I’m starting to think exceptions should be made for Grimaldo and Frimpong.

#UCLFantasy
November 26, 2024 at 9:41 PM
I’ve never captained a defender ever in any fantasy football game, but I’m starting to think exceptions should be made for Grimaldo and Frimpong.

#UCLFantasy
November 26, 2024 at 9:39 PM
C’mon, do something.

(I have Raya in goal so maybe a couple from Gyökeres will suffice.)

#UCLFantasy
November 26, 2024 at 8:50 PM
Being at a family get together and smiling at notifications of the UCL games is so dangerous.

I’ve just been hounded with questions on who’s making me smile and I can’t turn around and say “Alejandro Grimaldo.”

They now all think I’m keeping a secret from them. 😭
November 26, 2024 at 8:47 PM
HE’S SCOREDDDDDD
Griezmann doesn’t start… ffs.
Oh, #UCLFantasy has been going well too. 😅

First week was incredible with 145pts and 26th overall.

Since then I haven’t got over 70pts but still inside the top 40k ahead of MD5.
November 26, 2024 at 7:13 PM
Griezmann doesn’t start… ffs.
Oh, #UCLFantasy has been going well too. 😅

First week was incredible with 145pts and 26th overall.

Since then I haven’t got over 70pts but still inside the top 40k ahead of MD5.
November 26, 2024 at 5:58 PM
Oh, #UCLFantasy has been going well too. 😅

First week was incredible with 145pts and 26th overall.

Since then I haven’t got over 70pts but still inside the top 40k ahead of MD5.
November 26, 2024 at 3:31 PM
GW12 was another good one for me.

Didn’t lose or gain anything at all from Trent not playing thanks to Fulham getting beaten comfortably, thankfully I had Cunha. 😂

Current OR: 165,506 (753 pts)
#FPL
November 26, 2024 at 2:24 PM