LFT as LoL Director/Manager/Scout!
I didn't manage to find a project that worked for me last split. Still open to continuing in League if the right offer comes along. 8 years experience mostly at Div 1 ERL level
I'm open to offers in any division. Feel free to reach out in DM's
I hit 79Kg today which was my weight target! Last time I posted about my weight loss progress, people asked for pics, so here's a few of me in February 2020 vs me nearly exactly a year later ๐
Freaks 4U in the NLC summed up:
Caused big orgs to leave โ ๏ธ
Destroyed grassroots League โ ๏ธ
Ruined the broadcast โ ๏ธ
Lost ERL accreditation โ ๏ธ
Clueless administration โ ๏ธ
Caused orgs to lower funding โ ๏ธ
It will take some serious work to heal the damage.
Thank U, next.
With the new season fast approaching, we wanted to share with you some organizational changes that will happen in NLC. Starting in 2024, Freaks 4U Gaming will transition the NLC license over to , following Riot Games approval.
Just been officially told that I've passed my PhD, and that I'm officially Dr. Richard Froom! It's been an incredibly stressful journey, but I'm glad I got there in the end. Madness๐
Weighed in under 80kg for what is likely the first time in my adult life. I've lost 35kg in about half a year, which just feels mental. Time to put it all back on over Christmas ๐
Free agent UK manager LFT:
- Abundance of managerial experience.
- Extensive knowledge of national leagues.
- 4/4 ESL Qualifications since summer 2016.
- Consistent high placement at Insomnia including 1st place at I60.
- Strong individual man management.
Retweets appreciated!
I am honoured to have graduated from Bangor Universtiy with a doctorate in Chemistry. The last better part of a decade has been an amazing journey in which I have made many good friends along the way. On to the next chapter!
Free agent I guess? As part of my agreement wuth Resolve, I can't join an NLC org until the roster lock, but I can join an org in another ERL.
Probably too late to start a decent projdct for this split, so I'll likely sit out, but I am open to managing existing projects!
Being transphobic is a great way to run down your League career before it's even really began. No matter how good a player is, I'll never recruit a player with views as disgusting as what I've seen tonight.
This time last year,
@Verdant_gg
was relegated from the
@NLClol
second division. It was rock bottom for my Esports career, and if you ask anyone close to me, they'll tell you I nearly retired. One year on and Verdant are one win from EUMasters. Never give up doing what you love.
Seeing players complain that they wasted their time due to not qualifying for the ESL UK Prem makes me cringe. It's disrespectful to the staff, and team mates, that put time into you. There's no way that scrimming, and playing with them, did not help you develop. Pure ignorance.
@TheVanaramaNL
Mental decision. Hopefully Scunthorpe do the sporting thing. Score 1 goal, let Buxton score 2, then sit down for 89 minutes. Anything short of that will be a shambles.
My current deal with Enclave has expired, so I'll be exploring my options as a LoL manager for the next split.
-Managed UK prem teams for 5 splits
-EU Masters experience
-FoC Regular Season winner summer 2018
-Multiple top 3 at LAN
CV available on request. Retweets appreciated!
Tragidy. I had agreed terms to head up Resolves League of Legends Division for 2022, but the project was pulled at the 11th hour.
After both this, and the Barrage sale in Summer, I once again have found myself without a project late in the off-season.
League of Legends has been the foundation on which we built our organisation, but now is the time for us to re-assess and focus on other areas of the business.
We want to thank everyone who supported us over the years and we are very excited about the future of Resolve.
NLC Pre F4U:
Div 1: 12 teams - studio broadcast
Div 2: 46 teams - studio/remote broadcast
Div 3 and below: Over 50 teams - some remote broadcast
NLC Post F4U:
Div 1: 8 teams - remote broadcast
Div 2: 8-10 teams - literally no broadcast
Div 3 and below: ?????
Mismanaged decline.
After nearly 4 years since starting my PhD, I have submitted my thesis! 325 pages, 65K words, 5 drafts and one tired student later; I've got it done. Such a relief to get it in on time. Now I just need to pray they pass me ๐
I'm looking for a new head coach to lead our UKLC team in Spring 2021. If you're interested in working with
@Barrage
, and some up-and-coming, Feel free to drop me a DM!
Well as of 3pm tomorrow Barrage is no more. I loved my time here, and I feel very blessed to have worked with the staff and players in both the NLC and UKLC projects in the past 2 and a half years. I felt we were so close to something special, but I'm happy with what we achieved.
I'm really starting to get frustraited with how the
@NLClol
are running the lower leagues. No clarification on dates for ages, and now they've made it so one team promotes to Div 2 in summer while the runner-up has to wait out the Wintee split to play one series for the 2nd spot?
British orgs that have left the NLC since going from Dreamhack to Freaks4U (not counting the Barrage and Bulldog mergers):
Fnatic
Resolve
London Esports
Enclave
NVision
A really sad state to see some big names leave. Hopefully spme new orgs can step-up to make the UK proud
Delighted to have signed with
@Verdant_gg
and make my role as LoL Director permanent for 2022! Everyone here has been hard at work to ensure the org has a strong showing in the
@NLClol
Division 2 this year, and will be in a position to promote at the end of summer
#ThriveByNature
In the first of many daily announcements leading up to our first NLC Division 2 match, we're ecstatic to announce that
@froomielol
has signed a multi-split deal with us.
We can finally get rid of the 'interim' that's been at the start of his title for months.
#ThriveByNature
Since the LVP UK roster lock deadline's passed, here's a list of free agent players from the UK and Ireland that did not find a team as a sub or starting player in the UK or elsewhere (as far as I know). Teams will no doubt be made for April's tournament.
In no particular order:
List of NLC/Old UK Scene TO's ranked:
1. UK Masters
2. Dreamhack
3. ESL
4. The NUEL/NSE
5. The Insmonia Admins
6. LVP
7. UK Scouting Ground /Proving Grounds
8.
@OfficerNaughtyy
's UK Inhouse
9. The Insomnia Admins smashed at 2:00am still trying to fit in one more Bo5
10. Freaks4U
@Zafarcakes
"My name is Bilal Zafar. I've been shot, and that bullet has taken me back in time. Now I'm lost in 2005, and all I can do is fight, search, and stay alive, because somehow I will find a way back to the double"
When Riot and Freaks4U shafted the NLC at the final hour, it was only a matter of time before the league fell into disarray.
The incoming shit storm will be purely down to terrible management of the region, and I'm sure we can expect more of the same with these people in charge
Whilst still contracted to
@Verdant_gg
until November 21st, I have been allowed to explore my options. I can start after the
@NLClol
Aurora Cup finishes.
I've been leading LoL projects for over 7 years, and I'm not ready to stop yet!
Open to offers from any region and division!
How can Riot expect the region to grow if they keep shooting it in the face? Yes viewership isn't fantastic, but with the amount of TO changes, format changes, drastic late decisions, how do people expect the league to grow? Who would want to invest in something so unstable?
Casual reminder that the NLC is a consistent performer at EUM, encompasses 8 countries where 27% of players on the challenger ladder is from the region. Whatever Riot decides to do tomorrow will be done out of a personal bias, and not based on the strength of the NLC.
The Off Season
September: Empty feeling after just finishing the split
October: Exploring options. Bored of having nothing to do
November: Coming up with the perfect plan for the split!
December: It's all gone to shit. You're fucked. It's doomed
January: Hope for the best :)
Anyone who says the
@NLClol
only has one or two good teams has never watched an NLC game in their lives. Such an underrated League that deserves more credit (and viewership).
Heading home after a fantastic media day with the new look
@Barrage
roster! I'd love to tag them all, but can't for obvious reasons ๐. Thanks to
@LVPuk
for making yesterday as easy as it was. Credit to
@BarrageSlimkins
and
@Mega__Toby
for putting in a massive shift this weekend!
Looks like we've finally completed our roster for Spring 2020! It was a rollercoaster of an off season, but I'm delighted with the end product. It looks like this UK split is going to be one of the most competitive for a long time, and I can't wait to see how it unfolds!
#UKLC
I'm looking for coaches with ERL/Div 2 experience to assist with
@Verdant_gg
's relegation tournament. Looking mainly for a coach with a speciality in strategic coaching. You'll be working with our head coach
@DanHoltCoach
and the team. Paid position. Please DM if interested!
Happy to announce I've been helping
@Verdant_gg
in their preperation for the
@NLClol
Calibration tournament!
I'll be Verdant's Interim League of Legends Director for Winter, but I'm still looking for offers for Spring 2022 and beyond!
Let's get that 2nd Div spot
#ThriveByNature
He's been with us for a while behind the scenes, but it's time to make it official!
@froomielol
is our Interim League of Legends Director for the NLC Calibatrion tournament!
#ThriveByNature
GET IN THERE! Back in Division 2 at the first time of asking! I couldn't be more proud of the staff and players for the effort they put into this split. Even with a packed schedule, random rule changes and many tough opponents, the team managed to get the job done! Happy days ๐ฅณ
@fearlessidzine
My girlfriend sent a birthday card to Parky in hope that he and the players would sign it for me. She had the card sent back to her with about 20 signatures. One he'll of a surprise for me!
He's a real class act for the fans, and has done his best to successfully win us all over
Reflecting on Munster RG leaving the NLC, I think it's important to highlight that even the most lucrative of opportunities are wasted on those who mismanage. It's sad to see a big sports brand back an org, and then leave so quickly, due to one mans recklessness and incompetence.
GG
@NVisionEsports_
! We are the
@NLClol
Fall Cup Open champions! A first League of Legends trophy for
@Barrage
since it's inception, and I'm proud to have been involved with it. It was an absolute pleasure working with the players even if our time together was brief๐
#Battalion
๐
After extensive talks with Diabolus Esports, we came to the mutual decision that it would be best for both parties to part ways. After next week I will become a free agent manager. I wish them the best of luck, and it was a pleasure to work with them, the staff and the players.
GG
@FNATIC
. Damn close game to say the least. A bit RNG'd with the drags, but a damn good effort from the Barrage lads against a strong Fnatic team. A lot to get excited about, and I'm glad people got a glimpse of what will be a good side.
#NLC
#Battalion
๐
Not many people would have heard of
@EnclaveGamingUK
2 years ago, but tonight they make their European debut. I feel like a proud parent!
Please support them as they fight to get through the EUM play-in stage, starting tonight at 6:00pm GMT!
#TheEnclave
#TeamUK
#PhilOut
Combine two leagues. UK had 2 group spots, Nordic had 1 group spot and 1 play-in. How on Earth does it make any sense that the NLC now has 1 group spot and 1 play-in? This is a league with 12 teams remember. An absolute joke
My
@UKEL2019
team power rankings:
1. Clique
2. Viperio
3. Bulldogs
4. Radiant
5. Lions Creed
6. Nuclear Storm Gaming
7. Absolved
8. Mythos
Looking forward to watching tonight and seeing what new talent the UK has!
Just wanted to say thank you for the overwhelming support I've recieved over my move to
@Barrage
. I've had a lot of messages saying "congratulations", and "best of luck". Hopefully we can do something special here in 2019! ๐
#Battalion
#LVPuk
Completed the off-season today, and I couldn't be more relieved. It was a very stressful off-season, but I'm happy with the teams we've made for both
@NLClol
and
#UKLC
, and the staff we've recruited to help lead them to glory! Lookout soon for the announcements!
#Battalion
๐
WELCOME TO THE SEMIFINAL๐ฅ
After a crazy third game,
@Verdant_gg
completes the clean 3-0 sweep against
@RuddyCorp
โ๏ธ
They will face
@NORDEsports
next Tuesday in a fight for the last grand final spot๐ช
A bit late to the party, but I was finally able to collect my SteelSeries package! A massive thank you to
@SteelSeries
for the amazing products, and to
@Barrage
for sorting it out!
#Battalion
๐
#ForGlory
๐ฑ
Insomnia 64 LoL Open top 8 predictions:
1. Enclave
2. Darkspawn
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3. NoEGO
4. Phil Gaming
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5. Ticks Demented Cousin
6. The Plan Lads
7. WANTEDs
8. Spoiler Alert
If Enclave don't win, it'll be the most embarrassing in their history.
On my way home
#I62
. Had a great weekend with the
@DiabolusEsports
team, and seeing everyone there was great! Sorry if I didn't get the chance to say goodbye to any of you. See you at the next one!
I'm very proud of a 3rd place regular season finish. It shows
@Barrage
are heading in the right direction after a tough 2019.
However, Week 7 simply wasn't anywhere near good enough If we want to stand any chance in the play-offs then we need to get back to our best ASAP.
Massive deal for the org to secure a sponsorship with
@SteelSeries
! Barrage as an org has always worked on minimul resources during my time here, so to have the backing the org finally deserves will make us a lot stronger going forward. Fantastic sponsorship!
#Battalion
#ForGlory
Earlier this year Verdant broke the record for the fastest game in NLC history. Today the lads broke the record for the fastest BO5 series in NLC history.
Both against Ruddy ๐คซ
#ThriveByNature
๐
The 3-0 is complete and
@Verdant_gg
is ready for semisโ๏ธ
They'll face
@JLINGZesports
in what could be an extremely competitive match on November 6. We can't wait๐ช