For me, Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7. Join Kelly Somers, Julien Laurens and Sam Bonfield ahead of each Gameweek as they invite special guests to discuss and digress about the world of Fantasy Premier League. Heading into the new campaign, Sam Bonfield has identified Newcastle United midfielder Allan Saint-Maximin (£6. 5m) subbed off through injury, Rodrigo could be leading the Leeds attack for a great run of fixtures. 02:40. Sam Bonfield . Georgiou had been working on Mr. 5 extensions for de novo assemblies, bioRxiv (2015) 020024 [doi:10. Sam Bonfield FPL Family. Sam Bonfield. But FPL expert Sam Bonfield says it is important not to lose sight of the bigger picture. Fantasy expert Sam Bonfield explains why you need the West Ham star in your team. The. The Chelsea striker rewarded his first start in Gameweek 6 against Cardiff City with two assists, but the backing of team-mate Eden Hazard (£10. Last season was all about "threemiums" but Fantasy expert Sam Bonfield thinks that will change this term. At under 5. Sam Bonfield ( @FPLFamily) One of the greatest joys of playing Fantasy is unearthing a low-owned player who then goes on to deliver points by the hatful. Since the original publication of the VCF and SAM formats, an explosion of software tools have been created to process these data files. Flexibility is often a key factor for Fantasy managers, and FPL expert Sam Bonfield is recommending a Wildcard squad that can switch between 3-4-3 and 4-3-3 formations. "He's likely to be playing up top for the rest of this season now that the transfer window has closed. FPL Gameweek 8 Ones to watch. Salah failed to score in both meetings with Chelsea last season and Fernandes has a tough-looking fixture at Wolverhampton Wanderers. 7m) could be a good option. Affiliation 1 Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, Cambridge, United Kingdom. Welcome to LiveFPL! Here you can follow your FPL points, overall rank and minileague tables with live bonus and autosubs, all exactly processed in real-time. The forward has returned in every Gameweek, with the exception of Gameweek 1. Coming up next; Most Watched All Videos. AD CC Audio description available. 4️⃣-3️⃣-3️⃣ incoming. Fantasy expert Sam Bonfield says in-form Man City trio are a must-have in Fantasy for those Free-HittingToday BCFtools is a full-featured program that consists of 21 commands and 38 plugins (single-purpose tools) with >230 documented command line switches and options. Sam Bonfield ()Callum Wilson (£7. Bukayo Saka (£8. Players like Watkins and James Maddison (£8. Sam has 1 job listed on their profile. Sam also writes regular content and is half of the YouTube channel FPLFamily FPL TEAM REVEAL: Sam Bonfield | Fantasy Premier League 23/24. Steven Gerrard's Aston Villa, on the other hand, haven't started well and are conceding for fun, so Gabriel Jesus (£8. AD CC Audio description available. Always great to pick out two. See: Why. Another great season - bring on 2023/24! Lee Bonfield. Players. 11, released in September 2020 [ 14 ]. If I was on the hunt for a new goalkeeper, Raya has a great run of fixtures. Managers should also be aware of the fixture congestion facing Man City. To facilitate this a library was produced out of the original SAMtools implementation,. AD CC Audio description available. Tsimikas was a gift for the first two weeks of the season as a guaranteed starter for Liverpool. Sponsored by Truthfinder. View Profile. With nice. FPL Update: Bernardo leads trio of GW5 differentials. Fantasy expert Sam Bonfield says winger can shine as a differential in an improving Newcastle sideSam Bonfield says Spurs star is back to his best and a viable replacement for Arsenal and Man City assets. Welcome to the FPL Pod. 01:54 Now Playing Video FPL Pod: Who's the better pick, Salah or Son? Coming up. James Richardson and Jules Breach are joined by Sam Bonfield and Lee Bonfield on this week’s episode of the FPL Show. AD CC Audio description available. Jugo's VP of Sports Partnerships, Lee Bonfield has shared his thoughts in a blog that dives into the insights and demands of gamer engagement. “Sam Bonfield (@FPLFamily) I went into this season with 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘀, 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗵 and 𝗦𝗼𝗻 If owning the three isn't doable without a number of points hits then there's potential to look at Jota, Greenwood (both £7. Video FPL Pod: Should you go without Alvarez? He's owned by 37% of managers but isn't delivering as expected. After The Globe published a story on Sept. “I'm 100 per cent looking for a plan to bring in Ronaldo ahead of Gameweek 4,” says Sam in the video below. 0m) with two fixtures. Fantasy Football Scout shared some FPL insight and tips with Mail+ this week. He has returned in each of his last three Premier League matches and is first. Free to play fantasy football game, set up your fantasy football team at the Official Premier League site. AD CC Audio description available. 75 of De Bruyne and the 5. Part 1: How to plan ahead for Double Gameweek 29 Bench Boost Part 2: Top targets ahead of a DGW29 Bench BoostWelcome to the FPL Pod. But, also be on the lookout for dedicated podcasts from Fantasy Football Scout too!Sam Bonfield : I currently think I'll use my Free Hit chip in the final Gameweek but that still might change depending on form and other transfers I make beforehand. However, don't overlook teams with a single match in Gameweek 29. Joao Cancelo (MCI) £7. Meanwhile Alexis Mac. 3m) and Haaland ahead of the DGW20. Sam is regular on the FPLShow and the Official FPL Podcast as well as multiple FFScout videos, including the weekly Q&A with Az on the FFScout YouTube channel. Lee Bonfield . The rotation in their first match of Gameweek 34 gave key men a break, meaning they will now be fresher heading into the final weeks of the season. Areola is my other goalkeeper and I'm happy to play him, despite only keeping one clean sheet this season. Fantasy expert Sam Bonfield predicts there could be some significant jumps for players in 2023/24Cock PJA, Bonfield JK, Chevreux B, Li H, SAM/BAM format v1. 0m, Salah is a difficult own right now. These 18 goal involvements are already more than the 17 he got last season. Squad structure (3m 51s) ‘Threemiums’ (7m 35s) Position. Sam is an experienced FPL pundit and one half of the popular YouTube channel the FPLFamily with husband Lee. 13. Sam Bonfield: Many managers will find Archer difficult to start, however if you have flags for other assets then you absolutely can play him this week. 5m, and says the Swiss. Sam Bonfield ( @FPLFamily ) I went into this season with 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘀, 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗵 and 𝗦𝗼𝗻 If owning the three isn't doable without a number of points hits then there's potential to look at Jota,. 00:38 Now Playing FPL Pod: Why Salah's no longer essential. Sam has 5 jobs listed on their profile. Targeting the teams with something to play for hopefully means that rotation hits your FPL team less. Sam Bonfield The unlimited transfer window is a really exciting time for FPL managers. In her 13 FPL seasons Sam has developed a keen eye for spotting differentials. 3K views, 890 likes, 75 loves, 21 comments, 3 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Fantasy Premier League: The big question is. 0m), and am considering going there, too. He has also registered six bonus points and three save points to total 27 points, 10 more than any other player in his position. 3m), Antonio Rudiger (£5. Sam Bonfield One of the greatest joys of playing Fantasy is unearthing a low-owned player who then goes on to deliver points by the hatful. Age 67 / Dec 1955. In her 13 FPL seasons Sam has developed a keen eye for spotting differentials. 70. 8m), Mason Mount (£7. Also in this. It also seems unthinkable not to have a Liverpool defender going into the season. FPL experts' Gameweek 17 squads: Sam Bonfield. Sam Bonfield ( @FPLFamily) As a Fernandes owner, I am really unsure what to do with him. His 47 points at home are joint-top across the game so far this season. Sam Bonfield If Wout Weghorst (£6. Absolute privilege to be asked to be on the ’s live stream for the first 20 price reveals for FPL 23/24. Sam’s education is listed on their profile. A really nice fixture. He has made only one Premier League start but Olivier Giroud (£7. Rodrigo (£6. 1m). . Sam Bonfield While I understand the desire to own De Bruyne and Fernandes for DGW37, Salah is in incredible form. 193 Followers, 614 Following, 2,097 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Sam Bonfield (@sambonfield) Welcome back to Instagram. Lee Bonfield ( @FPLFamily) Picking Manchester City midfielders can be a risky business due to "Pep Roulette", but Lee Bonfield believes he has found a secure and budget-friendly way to double up on the champions' prolific attack. Among the most common formats used in this field today are SAM and VCF , developed by the 1000 Genomes Project . After each Gameweek, two Fantasy Premier League experts will discuss all the major talking points. Sam Bonfield Rory Sponsler. He was unlucky not to return against Liverpool and he has already got an assist against Manchester United. In her 12 FPL seasons Sam has developed a keen eye for spotting differentials. Sam Bonfield Toney has registered 15 goals and three assists so far this season. 06. Nick Pope (NEW) £5. There are big fixture swings for teams such as Arsenal. However, I will be moving him on to Nunez after that. Auto Play. He has a good fixture and this could be his. With even the top teams conceding plenty of goals, we're going to need to look for attacking returns more often this season. FPL is back and so are the Off The Bench reviews, as experts Sam Bonfield and Andy Park dissect the opening Gameweek of the new season 👍👎. Sam Bonfield . Sam Bonfield says Crystal Palace star can score BIG against Luton in Gameweek 13. FPL Gameweek 6 Fixtures. I started 2023/24 with Chilwell, William Saliba (£5. Sam Bonfield and Andy Park are on hand to dissect what could go down as one of the lowest-scoring Gameweeks in FPL history 😬 The pair look at a dramatic evening in north London, premiums blanking and whether to invest or leave Man City assets. As well as a Sam Bonfield masterclass on the Bonus Point System (BPS),. “The seasons where I've had my best overall rank have been the ones where I've planned for the first five, six or even seven Gameweeks to make sure my transfers are kind of in my head and I've got a team that’s going to perform beyond Gameweek 1. 01:05 Now Playing Video FPL Pod: How many premiums to pick in 2023/24? Coming up next; Most Watched All Videos. 13. So I am seriously. Sam Bonfield. 1m Pope was the highest-scoring goalkeeper in Gameweek 6 registering 12 points. But [Son] is a viable alternative to having Harry Kane. Sam Bonfield is planning to change her strategy this season. . Hit the subscribe button to. Part 1: GW3 Lessons: Rodrigo has fixtures to keep thriving Part 2: FPL experts: The best budget. Join Kelly Somers, Julien Laurens and Sam Bonfield ahead of each Gameweek as they invite special guests to discuss and. 66 shots, 50 from inside the penalty area and 29 on target are all team leading totals, while his 26 big chances is more than double that of any of his team-mates. 8 per cent baffles me. I'll be looking to hold these three until the Brighton fixtures change in Gameweek 4. FPL experts' 2022/23 teams: Sam Bonfield. Sam Bonfield’s Post Sam Bonfield 1y Edited Report this post Thanks Sky Sports for having me on their new Fantasy Football Show yesterday on Sky Sports News. "Celebrate International Women's Day with Sam Bonfield, Jules Breach, Anita Jones, Olivia Buzaglo and Kelly Somers talking about their passion for FPLSam Bonfield . In the latest FPL Pod, Fantasy expert Sam Bonfield says even as Reece James (£5. Sam Bonfield ( @FPLFamily) The final Gameweek of the season can throw up many challenges for FPL managers. The future demands it!🌏 Click the. Auto Play. Sam BonfieldSam Bonfield . New design. Auto Play. 0 per cent. 8m) is sold by managers after his latest injury, his best Double Gameweek replacements may not be team-mates such as Marc Cucurella (£5. Join husband and wife duo Lee and Sam on our weekly live streams discussing all things Fantasy Premier League (FPL)! On Sunday nights (8:30pm GMT), we react to the FPL Gameweek and share our. Another season of FPL Family with Sam Bonfield comes to a close - and what a season it’s been! 📍56,000 Twitter Followers 📍4. -0. Ontario Construction Report staff writer. Gameweek 17 is edging closer, so Sam Bonfield and Andy Park are here to talk all things FPL before the Premier League restart 🔜 The pair dive into the first scheduled Double Gameweek of the season, how to budget effectively in your midfield and how best to setup your forward line. Legendary Managers. Clubs. * Goalkeeper planning (6m 30s)Sam Bonfield 1mo Report this post We’ve been really busy over on Fantasy Football Scout getting ready for the new season with updates and improvements to the home page and members area. . 03:38 Video. 01:09 Now Playing FPL Pod: 'I'm locked in on Darwin Nunez' Coming up next; Most Watched All Videos. Leeds United’s Rodrigo (£6. David Munday and Sam Bonfield appeared on their website to talk about the key talking points ahead of the new season. 5m) has now scored goals in five consecutive matches for the first time in his career. I have Watkins as my second forward and I am holding him for Gameweek 13, given Spurs have defensive weaknesses that both he and Moussa Diaby (£6. Ian Irving is joined by FPL Pod stalwarts Sam Bonfield and Julien Laurens as Premier League football comes to a halt for the international break The team dive into a successful Gameweek 12, Mohamed Salah hitting the 100-point mark and face a quiz on the season so far 🧠 LISTEN 👇 Salah centur…He was originally sentenced to 10 years in prison but has won an appeal to reduce the sentence by a year. Postecoglou's use of the wing-backs in a more central role should give Son both the space and service he needs to thrive. 03:38. The likes of Bukayo Saka (£8. The rearranged fixture for Pep Guardiola's side against Spurs in Double Gameweek 20 means they will potentially play twice a week throughout January, if they progress in both the EFL Cup and FA Cup. jkb@sanger. What the experts say. 89. 5m midfielder. Join Kelly Somers, Julien Laurens and Sam Bonfield ahead of each Gameweek as they invite special guests to discuss and digress about the world of Fantasy Premier League. Alexander-Arnold has created five chances in the last two matches, more than any other Liverpool player. Fantasy expert Sam Bonfield reveals what to do for Double Gameweek 29. Auto Play. For managers who have Alvarez alongside Haaland, start formulating a plan for Blank Gameweek 18 now. You can also understand which players may have the most effect on your rank. The Scout's panel of Fantasy Premier League experts discuss what to do with Marcus Rashford (£7. AFC Bournemouth's fit-again forward leads a line-up captained by Mohamed SalahFellow expert Sam Bonfield is in agreement, backing the Spaniard to shine playing as a centre-forward. 03:38. However, with Robertson back, his minutes will likely be severely limited and I'm looking to sell him shortly because that will free up a Liverpool spot to invest in Jota. Sam Bonfield . He has returned in six of his last seven league matches. I do have James Maddison (£8. Soucek got his first goal of the season and has a great run of fixtures. Salah averages 8. With player prices frozen during the World Cup this will be an opportunity for managers to focus on the players that they think are "must haves" rather than catching and avoiding the changes. ac. Pope was the highest-scoring goalkeeper in Gameweek 6 registering 12 points. Your Team. “Sam Bonfield (@FPLFamily) I love the £7. Coming up next; Most Watched All Videos. I'll likely go for Mohamed Salah (£12. 2m) and Issa Kabore (£4. After each Gameweek, two Fantasy Premier League experts will discuss all the major talking points and analyse the key decisions in Off the Bench. He heads in to Gameweek 28 on the back of a brace and averages 7. 2m) as one of the highest-scoring players in the Gameweek as Brighton look to bounce back from their semi-final FA Cup. Sam Bonfield Tripling up on Liverpool and Arsenal makes sense, especially for managers using their Free Hit chip. has lived in Pompano Beach, FL North Olmsted, OH Fort Lauderdale, FL Ft Lauderdale, FL Oakland Park, FL 440 134Th Ave, Davie, FL 33325 Deerfield Beach, FL. Sam Bonfield ( @FPLFamily) Dejan Kulusevski (£8. On Black Friday there are bargains to be had in Fantasy Premier League, with Xherdan Shaqiri (£7. 5m) and Marcus Rashford (£7. Sam Bonfield says Darwin Nunez may have a negative impact on Mohamed Salah's Fantasy appeal. Hit. The Scout's panel of experts reveal who they currently plan to pick in their 2021/22 Fantasy Premier League starting teams. Sam Bonfield ()Gameweek 3 looks like the perfect week to go for a differential captain. Who are Alva Bedolla’s colleagues? Some of Alva Bedolla’s colleagues are Breawna Lane. Sam Bonfield has shared her thoughts on a Free Hit team for Gameweek 8. In her 13 FPL seasons Sam has developed a keen eye for spotting differentials. A vocal Spurs supporter, Sam has a varied role she manages our partnerships as well as leading on the development of products. Hit the subscribe button to ensure you never miss an. related to Rory Sponsler, 57. 02:17. Sam Bonfield. 00:23. Join to view full profile. But so far it's. 03:38. 5m), Moura, Alli (both £6. However, after the blank in Gameweek 18, a move on a Man City defender such as Walker, as well as Foden to triple up on the reigning champions seems wise. 5m) as one such potential differential. 4m) and Ben Chilwell (£5. 6m YouTube Impressions 📍423k Podcast Listens 📍First. The Scout's panel of FPL experts look at the players who could outscore Haaland in Gameweek 10. Well done to Melissa Morley who will take up her place at Oxford University to read Biochemistry with 3A*s and an A grade. Sam Bonfield (@FPLFamily) My biggest regret during the unlimited transfer window was not keeping Bukayo Saka (£8. He was unlucky not to return against Liverpool and he has already got an assist against Manchester United. Lee and Sam Bonfield ( @FPLFamily) The family that plays together, stays together, even when they're a husband-and-wife team who support different clubs. Doubles for Man City. Nick Pope (NEW) £5. FPL experts' 2021/22 teams: Sam Bonfield. Another season of FPL Family with Sam Bonfield comes to a close - and what a season it’s been! 📍56,000 Twitter Followers 📍4. His 14 points against Leeds United on the back of returns against Arsenal in Gameweek 30 and. I would also back Harry Kane (£11. After his hat-trick against Crystal Palace, Haaland is flying for Man City, so I'll be going in with the big Norwegian. However, I am tempted to hand the armband to Harry Kane (£12. She picks out Shaqiri, who has gone down by £0. Sam has 1 job listed on their profile. But over half a million have already rushed to bring in Cristiano Ronaldo (£12. Dominic Calvert-Lewin is part of an Everton double-up as Sam from @FPLFamily reveals her GW1 line-up. See more. Pras (@Pras_FPL) I will go for Mac Allister, in the absence of Lallana. In the latest FPL Pod, Fantasy expert Sam Bonfield says even as Reece James (£5. Targeting the teams with something to play for hopefully means that rotation hits your FPL team less. 89. GW 6 begins with three 03:00 pm BST kick-offs on Saturday, with Manchester City's home clash against Nottingham Forest one of them. ⚽ IT'S BACK!! ⚽ Last season I created my inaugural LinkedIn Fantasy League and it was a HUGE success. Petr Danecek, James K Bonfield, Jennifer Liddle, John Marshall, Valeriu Ohan, Martin O Pollard, Andrew Whitwham, Thomas Keane, Shane A McCarthy, Robert M Davies,. Arsenal assets are being heavily sold but they could do well against a Chelsea side struggling at both ends of the pitch. Watch Live. Sam Bonfield discusses the star midfielders and reveals who she should would prioritise. FPL experts' 2022/23 teams: Sam Bonfield. Sam is an experienced FPL pundit and one half of the popular YouTube channel the FPLFamily with husband Lee. Official Fantasy Premier League 2023/24. 8m) is emerging as a force to be reckoned with in Fantasy Premier League, according to FPL expert Sam Bonfield. Total. I am pairing him with Watkins, who had a fantastic opening season in the Premier League. With the announcement that Man Utd and Crystal Palace will also play twice, I now also have Luke Shaw (£5. 01. One half of the FPL Family team with husband Lee, Sam has strung together four successive top 40k finishes in the last five years. LA CountyFantasy expert Sam Bonfield explains why she'd make the Liverpool striker her second FPL forward. Latest News. Auto Play. 0m) as well as Erling Haaland (£11. If managers can get there in a move or two then he should be the player to target. Sam Bonfield . LISTEN 👇 * Goalkeeper planning (6m 30s) * Essential…Sam Bonfield One of the greatest joys of playing Fantasy is unearthing a low-owned player who then goes on to deliver points by the hatful. 2m) in Double Gameweek 22. 0m). I will. Sam Bonfield’s Post. related to Rory Sponsler, 57. Fantastic to be back in the PLP Studios with Kelly Somers. Maddison’s 25 chances created this season is more than any other midfielder and Marco Silva’s side have conceded 32 attempts from set-pieces, which Maddison will take. FPL Pod: With Kelly Somers, Julien Laurens, Sam Bonfield. phone number (321) 246-3176 (954) 577-8828 view more. Fantasy expert Sam Bonfield reveals her son Max won her FPL Family mini-league. Your Team. 0m). Video 'Son can score 25 Premier League goals this season'. In. Neither Sam or Lee currently own Kevin De Bruyne (£11. But many of their assets are differentials. I am avoiding Burnley purely because with one of their fixtures against Newcastle United and Lyle Foster (£5. View Sam Bonfield’s profile on LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional community. 25 of Fernandes over the same period. I am never a fan of the defensive double-ups and this is especially true in the opening weeks of the season, where clean sheets can be at a premium - as we've seen. Stay informed and entertained with podcasts like The New York Times, Ideabrew Studios - Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Sam Bonfield - Fantasy Football Scout, Double Teamed with Cami and Niki, Stephanie Soo - Baking A Murder, Wondery - Against The Odds, Wellness with Ella, Film Companion - FC PopCorn, Russell Reynolds. The Scout's panel of Fantasy Premier League experts on whether they are planning to use the Triple Captain chip on the in-form Marcus Rashford (£7. Sam is an experienced FPL pundit and one half of the popular YouTube channel the FPLFamily with husband Lee. Trent Alexander-Arnold (£7. 5m) as one such potential differential. However, now could be a good time to Wildcard if you want to make changes to your team. Most managers will likely move March over to team-mate Mac Allister, but Brighton's Double Gameweek 36 is tricky. Find out who Fantasy expert Sam Bonfield is putting in and out of her team this week. Coming. AD CC Audio description available. 3m) is the standout captaincy pick. Sam Bonfield (FPL Family) Holly Shand (FPL Community) Tom Freeman (FFS user avfc82) Andy is the face of Let’s Talk FPL, one of the leading fantasy YouTube channels and has been a big part of the Scoutcast over a number of years. The Scout's panel of Fantasy Premier League experts offer their advice on who managers should hand their armband to in Blank Gameweek 32. Auto Play. Also among them are Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur . Sam Bonfield ()For Fantasy expert Sam Bonfield, the prospect of Brentford star Ivan Toney (£6. For a lot of FPL managers it will be possible to get close to a full team out this Gameweek, and therefore it will be OK to play through without a chip. Sam Bonfield Under Ange Postecoglou, Son Heung-min could see a revival. Auto Play. 5m). See full list on fantasyfootballcommunity. If you can get 10 or more players out in GW28 then I would hold the Free Hit. He has. 8m). Sam Bonfield I was already invested in Kane, Joao Cancelo (£7. 1m) will be back to goalscoring ways in Gameweek 13 and will be the top points scorer this week. Auto Play. Have enjoyed creating more engaging FPL video edits recently for Fantasy Football Scout, with Sam Bonfield providing the footage 🎥 These are used across socials and as Youtube. AD CC Audio description available. 9m) as he has been so consistent at Anfield this season. AD CC Audio description available. 0m). Worst: Selling Harry Kane for Erling Haaland ahead of Gameweek. Sam Bonfield ( @FPLFamily) Callum Wilson (£7. In her 13 FPL seasons Sam has developed a keen eye for spotting differentials. Soucek's ownership of just 2. “He’s the most highly-owned player in the game. Coming up. FPL expert Sam Bonfield believes Son's cheaper price tag could make him the go-to Spurs attacker. A top Fantasy manager reveals her line-up, which features three differential midfielders. 0. Samuel Bonfield. Sam Bonfield posted images on LinkedIn. 00:43 Now Playing FPL Pod: Plan. -0. 7m) this weekend given his away form so far this season, so I will be keeping tabs on David Moyes’ press conference. What the FPL experts say Sam Bonfield ()Right now it feels ideal to have a defence of Sven Botman (£4. Top10k. Auto Play. 📣 Network, I need your help! 📣 Sam Bonfield and I will be entering this year’s Football Content Awards (#FCAs)! If you like our #FPL Family stuff, or even…Sam Bonfield 3d One of my proudest achievements this season has been being asked to be the #fpl expert on every FPL Pod this season for The Premier League Not only was it a great honour to be.