This season PhysioRoom.com will be launching an All Star Fantasy Football League in recognition of their forthcoming union with The Telegraph, in which they will provide injury data analysis. The PhysioRoom All Star Fantasy Football League features a number of high profile entrants including Adam Richman from Man V. Food, head coach of San Diego Flash Warren Barton and comedian Mick Ferry.
The All Star Fantasy Football League also includes specially selected members of the public who will pitch their fantasy football skills against a panel of experts and stars. PhysioRoom.com will host and provide analysis and updates from the league week by week.
Get the lowdown on the PhysioRoom All Star Fantasy Football League entrants.
Adam Richman РMan V. Food
Well known as the presenter of Man V. Food, Adam Richman began his love affair with food early on and has sampled a wide diverse of culinary specialities. But, Adam is now keen to focus on some of his other achievements including his second passion in life, acting. After gaining a masterֳ degree in Fine Arts from Yale Universityֳ School of Drama, Adam travelled the United States acting in regional theatre, while at the same time working in nearly every level of the restaurant world.
In 2009 and 2010 he won the CableFax award for Best Host and was named one of Yahooֳ Ӎost Fascinating People in 2009.Ԝn
Adam has a passion for the British Premier League and although this is his first Fantasy Soccer team we expect him to do well; the weight of Brooklyn on his shoulders!
Warren Barton РHead Coach of San Diego Flash, MLS & TV pundit for Fox Soccer Channel
Born in Islington, London in 1969 Warren Barton is a former English football player who is highly respected within the game and is a well thought of pundit across the հondծ In June 1995 Warren Barton became the most expensive defender in English football when he moved to Newcastle United for ômillion. His classy, comfortable style on the ball earned him a reputation as a true footballing full-back.
In January 2010 Warren joined on as a partner and technical adviser for the newly re-established San Diego soccer club then later named as president and head coach of the club in March 2010. Barton now works for the Fox Soccer Channel as a TV pundit.
Mick Ferry РStand-Up Comedian
Mick Ferry is a stand-up comedian, writer, presenter, actor and a voiceover artiste and has quickly established himself as one of the most sought after comics on the British and International comedy circuit. Mick Ferry regularly performs at The Comedy Store in London and Manchester as well as headlining at comedy venues nationwide.
Mick Ferry has also recently starred in BBC Oneֳ Michael McIntyreֳ Comedy Roadshow and is a passionate supporter of Manchester Unitedֳ legend football player Bryan Robson.
Dan Le Batard РSportswriter, Radio Host & TV Reporter
Dan Le Batard is a Cuban-American newspaper sportswriter, radio host and TV reporter based out of Miami, Florida and is best known for his work for his hometown paper, the Miami Herald. Dan Le Batard is a frequent contributor to several ESPN programs and in 2011 began hosting the ESPN2 show Dan Le Batard is Highly Questionable.
Jack McIntosh РWorlds Strongest Man Participant
Born in England in 1988, Jack McIntosh will be taking part in this yearֳ World Strongest Man event in Las Vegas during September / October. ˊack McIntosh has been tipped for great success and is the pick of the group of young British strongmen who are currently progressing through the ranks. Jack finished second in the Ճlash of the Giantsՠcontest in July and as a 400kg deadlifter his future is looking very bright.
Paul Davies РUkepunk Band Member
Paul Davies plays the ukulele in Ukepunk and his smoky vocals and great banter keep audiences attentively tuned in. Ukepunk have only been playing together for 18 months and have definitely cornered a niche in the musical market. Paul Davies is backed up by a bassist and a percussionist and if you are looking for a gig with a difference then Ukepunk ticks all the right boxes.
Claire Stancliffe РWorld Cup Bronze Medallist 2008 & Deaflympian
With a BSc Hons in Sport and Physical Education Claire Stancliffe is an England and Great Britain deaf footballer as well as a World Cup bronze medallist in 2008.ʠIn 2009 Claire was nominated for the Local Sportswoman award and picked up the Disabled Sports Achiever award for her work in womenֳ football. Clarie Stancliffe plays for local team AFC Rushden and Diamond Ladies.
Katie Edwards РPlays Football for Allscott, WBA, England & Great Britain
Katie Edwards started playing football at just 11 years old for her local Girls Football Club and has progressed to playing football for Great Britain in the European Deaf Women Football Championship. Katie is currently in preparation for the Deaflympics for the GB squad which takes place in the summer of 2013 in Hungary, she is also signed for Allscott Ladies who last season won the Shropshire Womenֳ Challenge Cup Final.
Peter Lilley aka The JackalРFounder of PhysioRoom.com
Peter Lilley is the founder of PhysioRoom.com and creator of the PhysioRoom.com English Premier League Table; how can he lose? Pete spends most of his weekends in the Scottish forest plotting team strategy with his trusty Hungarian Vizsla, Roy Keane style. Follow Pete on Twitter via @PeterJLilley for exclusive useless updates.
Stuart Mills РPhysioRoom.com Brand Manager
Stuart Mills is the brand manager for PhysioRoom.com and is a regular sports injury expert on the Hawksbee and Jacobs show on Talksport and Primetimeֳ Sports Night Live on Sky. Stuart has also featured in stories providing in-put on sports injuries on BBC News, the Independent, the Mirror and Sky Sports News.
Ben Dinnery aka TinkermanРInjury Data Analyst
Ben Dinnery is an injury data analyst, borderline Twitter stalker and lover of all things Newcastle and food related! Ben also has a penchant for busting ones transfers within the first couple of months of a new FFL season but as he says, Չ֭ turning over a new leaf, these fingers are remaining firmly fixedʕ Be afraid, future All Star Champ.
Claire Knight
Evertonian, Claire Knight has her own contracting company Moggy Tech Ltd, where her work involves developing mobile apps. Claire used to play football when she was a post-graduate for the postgrad team and these days she is into boxing, kettle bells and running and has most recently started doing weights too.
Rob Farris
30 year old Rob Farris from Surrey is a Manchester United fan and works in the film industry in post-production. Rob has recently finished working on Քhe Wedding Videoլ which is out in cinemas this week and is now working on the new James Bond film Skyfall. Rob also plays for a Saturday league team and won his works FF league last year, without the PhysioRoom.com injury table he says he would have been lost!
Tim Smith
Tim Smith is the current FiT manager and co-founder of the FiT Allstar League, but is now competing in the alternative Allstars league at PhysioRoom.com. Make sure to check out his FiT Allstars video.
Also featured are Richard Heys and Rob Watson who form part of the PhysioRoom.com team. Mitch Agg and Neil Sherwin were also chosen because of their daily involvement in all things football related. All are experts in their respective fields.
Good luck to all the PhysioRoom.com All Star Fantasy Football League entrants!
Author: Ben Dinnery