Issue 924 of THE GOAL STANDARD is out! Nearly 2,200 words on 8 pages with a focus on Man Utd - aside from Busby and Ferguson who has been a successful manager at OT? We highlight the UCCFFC Cup & launch our Christmas Box comp. Also, Seán Moynihan, high-scoring draws & Nicolas Jackson.

Another day, another competition winner - congratulations to Tyndall's Seán Moynihan 🎉. Thanks to Velo Coffee Roasters for the continued support. We expect to imminently announce the 'Sack Race' competition winner 😂. #Season26 #FPL #Sage #Carrick @ucc.ie

Issue 923 of THE GOAL STANDARD is out, with our newest champion, Sam Donnelly, on the cover. We highlight our run of first-time winners, summarise the season to date and discuss diving. Also, Como, Premier League Barrys and Man Utd's records. #Season26 #FPL

🎉 Congratulations to Sam Donnelly, our October 2026 winner 🏆. Sam is our 102nd. different champion from 236 monthly leagues since we began in August 2001. Who will be celebrating success in November? #Season26 #FPL

Nothing to worry Sam Donnelly at Tyneside tonight and he will be crowned our October 2026 champion tomorrow 🏆. #Season26 #FPL

Issue 922 of THE GOAL STANDARD is out, with a playful Morgan Rogers on the cover. We congratulate Harry Kane on his Ballon d'Or 🏆, discuss FPL leaks and launch our 'Football & Coffee' comp ⚽☕ . Also, Nicolas Jackson, Richarlison, Fabian Hürzeler and Kai Havertz 👑 🇩🇪. #FPL

📯 MASSIVE GW9. 📍Final matches in October league. 📍Round of 16, BoI UCCFFC Cup. 📍 'Football & Coffee' prediction competition. 🕚 Deadline is 11:00. #Season26 #FPL

Issue 921 of THE GOAL STANDARD is out, with Nicolas Jackson on the cover. We discuss the Sack Race (Carrick or Sage?) and Tony Pulis has lots to say on team-bonding trips. Also, Harry Kane's versatility, Burnley, Aston Villa, Chelsea's discipline and Liverpool's low possession.

A cracking Issue 920 of THE GOAL STANDARD is out, with the sensational Seagulls on the cover. We examine the worrying report from the Independent Football Regulator, rank the PL's super-subs and talk about our prediction comps. Also, Tarkowski, Arsenal, Brighton's goals and Wirtz. #Season26 #FPL

Who will be next ...? #Season26 #FPL

The GW7 deadline is at 11:00. Don't miss out! As well as continuing with our league action, we also have the Round of 64 in the Bank of Ireland UCCFFC Cup. Good luck to all. #Season26 #FPL

Great to meet Tomás Tyner today and hand over some World Cup 2026 prizes on behalf of the UCC Staff Fantasy Football Club. #Season26 #FPL @ucc.ie @officialfpl.bsky.social

Issue 919 of THE GOAL STANDARD is out! Man City make the cover after a big Anfield win. We salute Pat Quinn & have fab snaps of Cormac McSweeney, Mark Wright and JP Quinn. Cristiano Ronaldo struggles to accept his decline & Mikel Arteta is weird. Also, Parrott, Gyökeres & Ilett. #Season26 #FPL

🟣 When will the first goal be scored in this afternoon's blockbuster between Liverpool and Manchester City? 🟣 Who will win these three super prizes (Messi gym bag, club tankard, 'Killing Maradona' book)? 🟣 Good luck to all ⚽. #Season26 #FPL

Issue 918 of THE GOAL STANDARD is out! Unsurprisingly, Manchester City and the independent commission report feature heavily. Also, Sir Alex and his famous Ibrox hat-trick. Plus, FPL return, Rio Ngumoha, City's departures, Elliot Anderson and Pascal Gross. #Season26 #FPL

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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 🏆.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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