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My FABULOUS FANTASY⚽ pl success story

BY RONALD ODHIAMBO

They say greatness takes time. I guess I'm the exception! ''How arrogant!'' one may ask but after the success I’ve had ,/.keeping in mind it’s my first Fantasy Premier League season, I think I have every right. You’ll understand after I tell you my story. A successful one.

Okay, so it’s not like it was a miracle/unexpected. I've been watching football for years especially the English Premier League, so I am expected to know allot about it and easily be good at Fantasy Premier League. So yes. (That makes my story less epic).I did at least fulfill what some could say is the prophesy. This game not only requires skill, but you also need luck and a good role model.

But let me finish my part before I turn the spotlight away from me. I assembled a powerful squad and was succeeding, but then the worst thing possible happened. I forgot my account password.(The equivalent of forgetting to save a 200-word document). I could have cried, listened to Adele, ate ice cream and slept all day but I didn’t. I started afresh and this time with help of FPL Harry started the ultimate comeback. 9th, 6th ,5th and finally top four. Keep in mind I missed the first two weeks and they didn’t (which is around 100 points) ,yet I’m still competing and even better than them. Globally I’m top 70000 which is insane for my debut season.

So, hopefully this allows me to use such a strong statement. You might think this is just a nerdy game story, but it is also a life lesson. I felt hopeless but didn’t give up. Create success out of your failures.