Daniel J. Kushner
@danieljkushner.bsky.social
I'm a writer. This is quickly turning into a space for world football, namely #FPL and of course #LFC. Perhaps some random posts on music and personal creative projects. #YNWA
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...
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 …
talksport.com
March 1, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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...
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...
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".
www.nme.com
March 1, 2025 at 5:42 AM
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...
Whoa...Dyche is done. Are you still considering Everton with the Assistant Manager chip? What if his replacement is Mourinho? #fplbrain talksport.com/football/246...
Dyche sacked as Everton manager hours before FA Cup tie as player put in charge
Sean Dyche has been sacked as Everton manager following just under two years in charge. The 53-year-old becomes the sixth Premier League manager to leave their role this season. Dyche leaves Goodis…
talksport.com
January 9, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Whoa...Dyche is done. Are you still considering Everton with the Assistant Manager chip? What if his replacement is Mourinho? #fplbrain talksport.com/football/246...
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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January 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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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Just give Salah next year’s Ballon d'Or already 👑
December 29, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Just give Salah next year’s Ballon d'Or already 👑
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
December 23, 2024 at 4:26 PM
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
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.
December 23, 2024 at 4:06 PM
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.
So far this gameweek: 4 points in reality, and likely 29 points in total sitting on my bench. #FPLtragedies
December 21, 2024 at 5:05 PM
So far this gameweek: 4 points in reality, and likely 29 points in total sitting on my bench. #FPLtragedies
And now Aina scores on my bench. The Boost would've been great. It's just one of those gameweeks. At least my team value should benefit. #FPLbrain
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December 21, 2024 at 3:48 PM
And now Aina scores on my bench. The Boost would've been great. It's just one of those gameweeks. At least my team value should benefit. #FPLbrain
And now I'm hoping Cunha is suspended after all. What a rollercoaster #FPL can be.
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December 21, 2024 at 2:00 PM
And now I'm hoping Cunha is suspended after all. What a rollercoaster #FPL can be.
These #FPL projections give me hope that my approach in the next several gameweeks has merit.
#FPL Top 9 projected players in each position for the next 6 GWs, using ensemble of 5 different projection models.
Top 4 players are:
GK: Raya, Alisson, Sanchez, Leno
DF: TAA, Gabriel, Saliba, van Dijk
MD: Salah, Palmer, Saka, B.Fernandes
FW: Haaland, Isak, N.Jackson, Wood
Top 4 players are:
GK: Raya, Alisson, Sanchez, Leno
DF: TAA, Gabriel, Saliba, van Dijk
MD: Salah, Palmer, Saka, B.Fernandes
FW: Haaland, Isak, N.Jackson, Wood
December 18, 2024 at 7:24 PM
These #FPL projections give me hope that my approach in the next several gameweeks has merit.
This will never get old, for so many reasons: youtu.be/g1az2QCJpHE?... #YNWA
Rory Jennings gets SHUT DOWN by Stuntpegg! 🔥 😲
YouTube video by The Overlap
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December 16, 2024 at 11:34 PM
This will never get old, for so many reasons: youtu.be/g1az2QCJpHE?... #YNWA
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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December 14, 2024 at 7:35 PM
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
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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December 14, 2024 at 6:12 PM
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?
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.
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December 14, 2024 at 2:54 PM
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.
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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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December 14, 2024 at 2:40 PM
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
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)
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(Inspired by @fpljoe.bsky.social)
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December 13, 2024 at 11:18 AM
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)
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(Inspired by @fpljoe.bsky.social)
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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:
a man says " the hard is what makes it great " in a movie scene
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media.tenor.com
December 12, 2024 at 3:54 PM
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:
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.
December 11, 2024 at 3:04 PM
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.
Hey there FPL folks, am I crazy for considering a triple up on Chelsea attack?
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media.tenor.com
December 11, 2024 at 11:51 AM
Hey there FPL folks, am I crazy for considering a triple up on Chelsea attack?
It's undoubtedly one of the greatest, arguably the greatest Christmas song to emerge from modern pop culture. This clip from Shane McGowan's memorial service always makes me weepy. When they start dancing...aspirations: Leave a legacy that inspires people to dance. youtu.be/6s8lvnSmISc?...
'Fairytale of New York' played at Shane MacGowan's funeral
YouTube video by RTÉ News
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December 9, 2024 at 2:00 AM
It's undoubtedly one of the greatest, arguably the greatest Christmas song to emerge from modern pop culture. This clip from Shane McGowan's memorial service always makes me weepy. When they start dancing...aspirations: Leave a legacy that inspires people to dance. youtu.be/6s8lvnSmISc?...