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Staff Fantasy Football Club in University College Cork, established in 2001 ⚽. We will be embarking on our 25th season in August 2025 with around 150 managers. Who will win the Brendan Richardson Trophy? 🏆
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Issue 895 of OFF THE WOODWORK is out, with monthly champion Mark James on the cover. We summarise the season to date and ask if there should be a VAR time limit. Also, Semenyo, Palmer ❄️, Romero 😬, PL half-time table and the all-time top 100 footballers. #Season25 #FPL ⚽
February 8, 2026 at 7:31 PM
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Bruno Fernandes is the most popular captaincy choice by UCCFFC managers in GW25 (40%). #RedDevil #Season25 #FPL
February 7, 2026 at 9:43 AM
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Q1 = Y
Q10 = N
Q18 = N
Q27 = Y

#Season25 #FPL #50Shades
February 6, 2026 at 11:07 PM
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Our six monthly champions so far in the 2025/26 season. Four more opportunities! #Season25 #FPL
February 6, 2026 at 2:08 PM
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Well done to our January winner, Mark James 🎉. Mark is now a four-time monthly champion. His previous successes came in October 2016, March 2019 and October 2024. Who will triumph in February? #Season25 #FPL ⚽
February 6, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Is Mark James on the verge of adding a fourth monthly trophy to his mantelpiece? #Season25 #FPL
February 1, 2026 at 10:55 PM
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Issue 894 of OFF THE WOODWORK is out, with acrobatic Solanke on the cover. We look at some 25/26 stats, launch a new prediction competition and ask if Blatter is right about the 2026 World Cup. Also, Anthony Gordon, Jack Hall, Kai Havertz, Man City, Hugo Ekitiké and Florian Wirtz.
February 1, 2026 at 7:36 PM
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Good luck to all our managers for a massive GW24.

* Who will win the monthly title?
* Who will advance from the Cup of Champions groups?
* Who will make the knockout rounds of the UCCFFC Shield?

#Season25 #FPL ⚽
January 31, 2026 at 9:40 AM
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Issue 893 of OFF THE WOODWORK is out with Matheus Cunha on the cover 😭. We look back at Nottingham Forest's disastrous Thursday, query the meaning of football DNA and discuss LinkedIn managers. Also, Prince Harry, John Hartson, Liverpool, Dominik Szoboszlai and Estêvão. #Season25 #FPL ⚽
January 25, 2026 at 7:39 PM
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Issue 892 of OFF THE WOODWORK is out, with the victorious Red Devils on the cover! We update the Troy Parrott competition, discuss Wenger's offside idea and speculate about the next Man United manager. Also, Denise O'Sullivan ❤️, Xabi Alonso 🥹, Mary McAleese, DCL and Pep Guardiola. #Season25
January 18, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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Just 13 goals scored today in the seven Premier League matches 😐⚽. #Season25 #FPL
January 17, 2026 at 11:35 PM
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Issue 891 of OFF THE WOODWORK is out, with monthly champion Pat Quinn on the cover. We remember Robbie Fowler's perfect hat-trick and continue the Troy Parrott competition. Also, Man United, James Baker, Macclesfield, Jamie Vardy, Liam Rosenior, Marcus Rashford and Man City. #FPL
January 11, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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It has been a wonderful season so far🔥⚽. #Season25 #FPL
January 10, 2026 at 9:32 PM
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Congratulations 🎉 to our December monthly champion, Pat Quinn 🏆. This is Pat's second title, having previously won in August 2019. I hope the wait was worth it! #Season25 #FPL #MarchingOnTogether
January 8, 2026 at 2:24 PM
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DID YOU KNOW?

🔹98 different managers have won monthly leagues.
🔹Of these, 50 managers have won multiple (two or more) titles.
🔹48 managers have one monthly title to their names.

#Season25 #FPL
January 5, 2026 at 12:51 PM
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10 page Issue 890 of OFF THE WOODWORK is out. It starts and ends with Wolves 👏. We have a mid-season summary, a wonderful review of 'Saipan' by @jpquinn78.bsky.social and details of Round 2 in our Troy Parrott competition. Also, Enzo Maresca 👋, James Milner 🎂 and Junior Kroupi ⚽. #FPL
January 4, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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Congratulations 🎉 to our December monthly champion, the one and only, PAT QUINN. #MarchingOnTogether #Season25 #FPL
January 2, 2026 at 2:24 PM
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Who will win our fifth monthly title of #Season25? #FPL
December 31, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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Issue 889 of OFF THE WOODWORK is out! We wish you a happy FPL Christmas and explain our slight Yuletide disruption. We delve into the Cup of Champions, UCCFFC Shield and our Troy Parrott competition. Also, Haaland, Wolves 😬, Simons, Calvert-Lewin and Viduka. Enjoy! #Season25 🎄
December 21, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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36 managers advance to the next round of our Troy Parrott competition. Manchester City with the first goal in the 3 o'clock kick-offs. Totally unpredictable 😂. #Season25 #FPL
December 20, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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Thanks to the Cork Independent for the lovely article about the launch of 'Leading the Way' in City Hall last Thursday 🙏🥳.

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Women lead the way in new book launched in City Hall | Cork Independent
A new book celebrating the achievements of 12 inspirational women who made significant contributions to local government in Cork city was launched recently in Cork City Hall.
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December 17, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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📣 We have launched a new competition with 3 super prizes.

▪️'25 Years' Club Tankard.
▪️Framed commentary of Troy Parrott's winner v Hungary, from Mezzala Designs.
▪️'Emerald Exiles' by Barry Landy.

Good luck to all!

#Season25 #FPL
December 16, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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Thanks to Cormac McSweeney, JP quinn and all in the @uccstafffpl.bsky.social for my generous gift, marking 25 years at the helm of our successful @ucc.ie staff club. #Season25 #FPL ⚽.
December 15, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Issue 888 of OFF THE WOODWORK is out, with the Mighty Mackems on the cover. We compare Haaland's numbers to CR7, assess the Crystal Palace season and look at the race for the Brendan Richardson Trophy. Also Harry Kane, Jamie Vardy, Mo Salah, Mateus Fernandes and poor Tottenham!
December 14, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Issue 887 of OFF THE WOODWORK is out with a petulant Mo Salah on the cover! We have a big focus on the BoI UCCFFC Cup Final as James Baker is poised for victory. Also, we have a season summary, more about Mo, AFCON transfers explained, Brighton's late show and Palace's possession. #Season25 #FPL
December 7, 2025 at 7:15 PM