Julian Dicks and Juninho stand out as classic Fantasy Premier League bargains

Julian Dicks and Juninho are remembered as two of the most iconic bargains in Fantasy Premier League history. In the early days of fantasy football, players built their squads by hand, writing out eleven names on paper and calling clubs to confirm picks. Parents often turned the activity into a summer‑holiday maths lesson for their kids. The joy of spotting a cheap player who could deliver points was unmatched, and Dicks, a free‑kick specialist defender, exemplified that thrill. Juninho, a midfielder with a knack for set‑pieces, offered similar value for a low price. Those manual drafts pre‑date today’s templates and the triple‑captain boost, yet the core excitement of finding a hidden gem remains the same.