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Introducing The ICT Scout Index

Yesterday we launched the ICT Scout Index for our Members. This is immediately viewable via the dashboard on login, with top 10’s displayable for both the current Gameweek and the season as a whole. Obviously, right now, this is based on last season’s data.

Read on for more details on what the ICT Index brings to our Members’ offering…

What is the ICT Scout Index?

Basically this is a football index created specifically to assess a player in Fantasy terms. It uses the statistical data already available to Members to create a single score for three key areas – Influence, Creativity and Threat. These scores then combine to create a single ICT Scout Index score.

In basic terms the ICT index will help to make our statistics easier to digest. The individual index scores help to measure a player’s importance to their team and to a match (Influence), a player’s likelihood to earn assists (Creativity) and to score goals, or at least get in goalscoring situations (Threat).

Index scores will be generated on a gameweek basis and cumulatively over the season for all players. All the usual statistics are available, but Members now have an easy route to identify how players are performing across the key statistics – they can go straight in now and start analysing players based on last season’s data.

The index, like any football index, will require tweaking as we go. Even so, we feel that it’s a valuable addition for our Members and offers us plenty of material to discuss in a series of new weekly Members articles.

How Can I View the ICT Scout Index?

In addition to the Top 10 standings on the Members dashboard, the full index is available within the Fantasy Index tab for Player Stats. You can view the index by position or for all players.

By default this offers a cumulative view of the Index totals – however, Members can also slice the data by a given gameweek or a range of gameweeks and view average Index scores per appearance using the Advance Filter Options.

The Player Profiles (available by clicking on any player), also offer a complete Gameweek by Gameweek breakdown of a players’ Index score. Using this, you can analyse trends and assess how a player is developing in terms of Fantasy potential as the season progresses.

We will of course, use such breakdowns in our regular articles to help you identify those players in form according to their ICT Scout Index scores.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. bossa
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Moses and Rodallaga in the same team. Overkill or not????

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    1. GuusMourEss
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      I have both. Think they'll both get a lot of points from their first few games especially with Norwich although I think Grant Holt will also be on the scoring sheet for Norwich. Hoping it ends 5-4 🙂

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    2. Onwards
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Rodallega's not guaranteed to start the first game

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      1. GuusMourEss
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        Really?

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    3. Bod
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      I have both but swift exit planned for Rodallega after first few weeks for odemwigie to come in.

      Short term I think it's ok but long term it's probably overkill

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      1. Arselona
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        If you have Odem in your sights (like I) you also may wanna consider Shane Long, who I think will partner up Odem. At 6.0mil he may well be sharing Odem's goals this season. Just putting it out there.

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  2. thehodge
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Doorsa. Whats this league of yours?

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    1. 4vets
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      It's something black, pentagonal and to do with goats, I think.

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        • 13 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        I think the goats are a bonus.

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        1. thehodge
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 8 months ago

          Anyone care to share? 🙂

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          1. In Like Flynn.
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            • 13 Years
            12 years, 8 months ago

            H2H Hodge, but not mine I'm afraid.

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            1. thehodge
              • 14 Years
              12 years, 8 months ago

              Ok, do u have to pay?

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              1. In Like Flynn.
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                • 13 Years
                12 years, 8 months ago

                No mate, just not sure if places remain. see Gnu if he's still around.

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  3. Chelsenal
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    thoughts on formica from blackburn...will he start?

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    1. dierstraights
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      looks like he will be given a chance to impress

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    2. Onwards
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Definitely on the watchlist. Sorry, I realise this doesn't answer your question.

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    3. hillbillypete
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      better options? i think so

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  4. The Bale-out
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Now that RVP is fit I have to choose between him and Gervinho. Very tempted to have a punt on gervinho but that leaves me with carrol, holt gervinho. Seems like a weak front 3. Any thoughts?

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    1. SH1M1
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      fortune favours the brave (having said that I chose RVP over Gerv :P, safer option)

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    2. Bolivian Seaman
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      rvp eats up all the points unfortunately. i was tempted and i'm sure some weeks gervinho will get two goals - i just don't know when

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    3. The buck stops with me
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      No Zamora in your team. That will cost ya

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      1. The Bale-out
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        "No Zamora, that's a paddlin....." O)

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  5. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone seen Goose in the melee? We had a date to show him my thing of beauty, look like I've been stood up. 🙁

    His loss 😉

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    1. dogtanion
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      he was here about 20 minutes ago, sharing rmt's with another poster..looked to be enjoying himself too..

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      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        😆 lol

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      2. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        His Goose is cooked...

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        1. 4vets
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 8 months ago

          Burnt, probably. Wan't to share it with us? 😉

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  6. Dumbo
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Hey guys

    Just want a second opinion got pre season jitters…

    Given Kenny

    R Johnson. Alcaraz Bardsley Hughes Enrique

    Silva downing n’zogbia sessagnon Moses

    Rooney carroll Zamora

    Might swap Enrique for someone until he secures a place

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    1. The buck stops with me
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      A wigan defender you are mad. Sess at anfield wont get a kick

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    2. McDog
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Your defence is a bit soft you could do with Kompany in there. I assume your getting a Chelsea attacker next week ?

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  7. bossa
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Lescott Kompany Brown Orr Simpson??

    or

    Kompany Brown Hughes Dunne Simpson?

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  8. Onwards
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    I'm off to bed and due to stag do commitments I probably won't get a chance to tinker with my team again before kick off. Any chance of some positive reassurance?

    Al-Habsi (Given)
    Lescott Alex RJohnson (R Taylor De Laet)
    Silva Nani N'Zogbia Ramsey Moses
    Carroll Drogba (DJ Campbell)

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    1. McDog
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      I wouldnt have Alex he'll probably be rotated alot. Good team all roungd though

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    2. Johnny Unitas
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Very nice.

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    3. Alex Hunter
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      my front 7 identical except i have taarabt instead of ramses.

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    4. Onwards
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Cheers people. Alex is a short term option and will hopefully turn into Baines (with Nani possibly metamorphosing into Benayoun, as daft as that sounds).
      Good night nad good luck!

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  9. 5times
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Alright gang, opinions needed. Should I start Orr-(h) Bolton or Warnock-(a) Fulham for wk1? Who's more likely to keep a cleanie?

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    1. Alex Hunter
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      home team, but i think neither will so it doesn't matter really.

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    2. cheezymouse
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      ae both as well, and am starting Orr...

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      1. 5times
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks for your thoughts chaps!

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  10. SMOOTH
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    how come no one is thinking about berba. chica is out for a few weeks. berba should start this week

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    1. JPeg
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Rotation Welbeck. Chica back soon. Short term punt at best.

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    2. Bolivian Seaman
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      wellbeck could play

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    3. Bod
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Fixtures, welbeck, Rooney, Nani, players from other teams all good reasons

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  11. JPeg
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone have a sky league for me to join?

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  12. Wolffdale
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    shawcross jarvis or/ givet etherrington... thoughts?

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    1. Bolivian Seaman
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      first, i think wolves will do better this season and fletcher is good in the air, they are going to play 4-4-2

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  13. Barry
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    RMT Please
    Repost got lost on last page
    Given Begovic
    Jose Riise Kompany Hanley Bramble
    Taarabt Moses Nzogbia Sess Malouda
    Rooney Bent Holt
    1 mill in the bank

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    1. McDog
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      I like it. Not sure about Riise he's a bit dear. Also Hnley will hardly play will he ?

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      1. Barry
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        Yeh jus put in Gabbidon for Hanley.
        I think Riise could be a great fantasy player and Fulham have a good defence.

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    2. Arselona
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      I'm taking a gamble with Riise too - hope it pays off!!

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      1. Get up ya bum
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        Feels good to have the cracken back in my fpl team 🙂

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  14. hillbillypete
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Not done one RMT, pleased with myself

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    1. Bolivian Seaman
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      me neither - i'd just disagree with other people's opinions anyway lol

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      1. FearTheTurtle
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        +1 mine hasn't changed much last couple weeks.

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  15. mvtaylor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Fantasy Teams:

    EPL
    Sun
    Sky
    Metro x5
    Mail x5
    Mirror (Free - No Transfers)

    Utterly spent...

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    1. dierstraights
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      telegraph??

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      1. mvtaylor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        Give me £6.

        I'll happy put myself through this hell for free, I won't pay one penny to do it!

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  16. dierstraights
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    has there been any further news on suarez's chances of starting this weekend?

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  17. The buck stops with me
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Will aureilo play this weekend or will?

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    1. 4vets
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Will will play, manager willing.

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      1. McDog
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        🙂

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      2. The buck stops with me
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        I meant Kelly

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      3. Get up ya bum
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        Will he?

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        1. 4vets
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 8 months ago

          Goodwillie will.

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          1. McDog
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 8 months ago

            Williamson

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            1. Get up ya bum
              • 14 Years
              12 years, 8 months ago

              William's son?

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    2. Bod
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      I guess that's meant to end "or will Enrique?"

      If so aurelio.

      For the record I don't get why so many people are Picking Enrique, liverpools fixtures aren't exactly outstanding and the best fixture of which for a cleany he won't play. There are better options out there.

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      1. Arselona
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        So you reckon he won't be a nailed starter for the season?
        cos Liverpool DF options are thin tbh.

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        1. Bod
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 8 months ago

          No, I'd just rather get him in during a run of good fixtures

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      2. cheezymouse
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        Guessing its prob because people think they can get a cheapish defender in a team that should keep a reasonable # of clean sheets. I think a lot of people are assuming the position is his and are forgetting about Aurelio (as you rightly point out).

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    3. Bod
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Oh you meant Kelly, nevermind...

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  18. Arselona
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Bardsley worth the extra 0.5 from Bramble?

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  19. Ini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    hey I've been away for the past couple days. Has there been any news on the status of RvP or Suarez?

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      1. Ini
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks...

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    1. 4vets
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      There's a new thing in town called "Google".

      I think it might be time for bed 🙂

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    2. Arselona
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      RvP looks good to go...
      Suarez still has prospects of bench duty..

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  20. bossa
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    RJohnson will become a big bonus magnet, yes or no????

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    1. The buck stops with me
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Might collect a few paperclips

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  21. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Apparently the Jadson deal has been done for £12m...

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    1. mvtaylor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Oh my god why won't he just buy a pissing defender.

      It's not even funny any more.

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      1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        +1. It must be some running joke

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      2. Bolivian Seaman
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 8 months ago

        squillaci was such a failure

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    2. Bolivian Seaman
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      arsenal bought someone? wow

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  22. Get up ya bum
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Word to the wise. Those of you that have accepted an early wildcard is your fate may want to reconsider whether enrique is money well spent

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    1. Demí
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Hey Champ, you seen the latest tweet about RVP. Has that changed your stance on Arsenal players or doing Rooney > RVP in GW 4

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  23. 4vets
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Night all.

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    1. Demí
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Night lurker .. 😉

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    2. In Like Flynn.
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      • 13 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Cheers. 🙂

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  24. Geezer
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Given (Ruddy)
    Hughes Kompany Alcaraz (Gabbidon) (Enrique)
    Nani Silva Moses Taarabt (N`Zogbia)
    Drogba Rodallega Carroll

    Please RMT

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    1. The buck stops with me
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Wigan defender good man yourself.
      Wigan striker even better

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  25. QOTSA
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Ba or Holt?

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  26. Fran
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Can someone explain this fully and could this ever happen here? Looks like Spanish football is on striker 😆

    http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/11082011/58/la-liga-footballers-vote-strike-spain.html

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    1. FearTheTurtle
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Just happened in the NFL but that's over. The NBA strike just started though, nothing more stupid than a bunch of millionaires and billionaires fighting over money.

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  27. Spoiler
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    i guess thats RVP straight back into my team

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    1. Jönny
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Yep, since I last logged on (it's friday morning here in Oz) Baines no longer has a game this week and Van Persie does. Just when I was starting to settle on my team....

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  28. Bod
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    As long as I play my wc later than last year I'll be happy

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  29. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Moses up to 2.6% already...

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  30. Dumbo
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Rooney downing

    Or

    Drogba nani

    No Chelsea cover ...

    Who offers Chelsea best point scorer?!?!

    Drogba malouda or Torres

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    1. Spoiler
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      dont fancy drogba really long term

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    2. The buck stops with me
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      If everybody knows so much on here?
      Why dont they just tell us the results and we can win a fortune eh!

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    3. applebonkers
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      for security i think the first option. should the latter pair start every game though i'd always go for them.
      again for the drogba, malouda and torres conundrum i think malouda simply because he's probably more secure than the other 2.

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    4. moment
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Speaking as a Chelsea fan, I'm mystified by who to pick. Drogba is the obvious short term pick but who knows after that. Have gone for Lampard.

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