A World Champion with strong Galway connections was crowned on Sunday (March 23rd) as Michael Coone beat over 8 million opponents to be crowned Fantasy Premier League champion.
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His decision to promote Liverpool’s Sadio Mane as captain reaped dividends as the Senegalese player struck two goals in their 2-0 win over Crystal Palace.
It turned a nine-point deficit for Teddy Bears United into a five-point victory and earns Michael multiple prizes including two VIP Premier League trips next season.
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Michael’s dad hails from Mullagh and his mother is from Tommy Larkins; and they both currently live in Portumna.
He chatted to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly about his victory, the competition and his family.
