April
26

The Watchlist – Rafael Van der Vaart

Filed under: The Watchlist - Posted by: Mark

Having hoovered up 13 goals and nine assists from the Spurs midfield last season, Rafael Van der Vaart placed himself firmly in the heavy-hitter bracket. Spot-kicks and set-piece delivery, coupled with a goal threat that few, if any, midfielders can better, he delivers a package that warrants a hefty outlay. Predictably, however, the Dutchman has failed to maintain the consistency demanded of a player with an initial price tag of 10.0 this term.

Van der Vaart’s dairylea hamstrings are the concern. Once again his season has been blighted by twinges and twangs, with constant reoccurrences disrupting his pitch-time, along with more recent calf and ankle injuries. Subsequently, his campaign has been limited to 24 starts: a chain of 11 appearances being his best run of games. Harry Redknapp also appears to remain skeptical on Van der Vaart’s fitness, having subbed him off on 16 occasions so far this term.

Therein lies the problem. Van der Vaart would seem set to start both of Tottenham’s Gameweek 36 fixtures with relegation threatened Blackburn and Bolton, but is unlikely to record 90 minutes in both. Nonetheless, from his support role alongside the awkward talents of Emmanuel Adebayor, Van der Vaart is well capable of inflicting damage and fetching returns given an hour on the pitch.

Having delivered six double figure hauls already this season, including four in five Gameweeks in a chain of 53 points in October, Van der Vaart’s potential to explode is obvious. Few midfielders can rival that and, looking at the fixtures, in addition to Tottenham’s undoubted motivation to attack and score goals as they pursue a Champions League slot, everything falls into place.

With Fantasy Premier League (FPL) ownership of under 6%, the Dutchman also qualifies as an unlikely differential. Just the ticket for those looking to bridge a seemingly impossible mini-league deficit. If Tottenham do overcome their current malaise over their remaining matches, Van der Vaart could well prove to be the catalyst.

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  1. mouldy_uk
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    Bale IN - Valencia OUT
    Pinnear IN - McClean OUT

    Worth a 4 point hit?

    1. Chris_White
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      I think so, yes

    2. Ms.Red19 All-Ireland in the…
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      Yes I would think so, by right Mc Lean and Bale are possibly explosive bith both teams are so off form at the moment.

    3. patshaw
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      it depends on the rest of your team

  2. jimski
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    No hits yet, but tempted to get the abovementioned Mr VDV in for Sess for a 4pter. Logic being that after this week Sess is barely playable, and I feel VDV should get at least 4 points more than Sess from one extra game, shouldn't he?

    Thoughts...?

    1. Chris_White
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      Spot on, imo.

  3. Abominable Snowy84
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    Does anybody else think Mourinho was cocky before the pen shootout.
    Shook Bayerns managers hand before. He thought Real would win so he could run on the pitch like a clown when they won.

    1. Hate that rotation
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      He usually is cocky. To bad his cockiness didn't transfer to Ronaldo and kaka at the pen shoot out.

  4. zee303
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    Does this look like an acceptable team for the week? About to bring in Friedel and Dempsey.

    dgw players in caps

    FRIEDEL
    SENDEROS, SIMPSON, ENRIQUE
    Mclean, BALE (vc), DEMPSEY, Sigurdsson
    CISSE (c), rvp, Rooney

    Mingolet, Valecnia, Kompany, Evans,

  5. unoaime
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    Originally i was going to play Sigurdsson and bench RvP

    Now i'm thinking to wildcard Moses in, have him benched and play RvP meaning i won't need to do Sigurdsson > Moses GW37.

    I'd be perfect if i had enough money to do Cisse > Rooney GW37. Alas, i'd be like 2mil short.

    1. ChristIna
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      Don't you have Siggy + another cheap Mf(that you can swap for moses and bench this week? Say Mclean?)

      1. unoaime
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        I already got McClean out as soon as i activated my WC.

        Currently i've got

        Bale, Pienaar, vDV, Dempsey, Sigurdsson
        Cisse, Jelavic, RvP

        1. ChristIna
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          If that was my team and I had a WC I would pick one of Jelly/Pienaar. Let's say you go with the falvour of the month on here then it's Jelly. Downgrade Pienaar to Moses and bench this week. Ideal is not to require a trade the gw subsequent tot your WC.

          You need to have cash to do Cisse-->Rooney in gw 37.

  6. Willis
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    How legit is this article? http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2012/04/26/3060298/redknapp-set-for-england-as-tottenham-sound-out-swansea-boss

    Apparently, 'Arry will take the England job and Tottenham want Brendan Rodgers to take over the club.

    1. Goose
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      *reads http://www.goal.com, stops reading*

    2. Abominable Snowy84
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      Thought spurs wold of went for Klinnsman.

    3. unoaime
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      Not legit at all. Also, i want a manager that will bring some players with him. Caulker is already ours and Sigurdsson is no better than Kranjcar really - and he never plays.

      1. Scroobius Mac
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        Sigurdsson is a LOT better than Kranjcar.

        1. unoaime
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          He really isn't. Kranjcar was doing similar things at Portsmouth. Sigurdsson getting all these goals he's mostly down to Swansea being crap in the final third and their only option being pass to Sigurdsson and have him shoot.

          1. Scroobius Mac
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            Kranjcar for Portsmouth 9 in 83 - Sigurdsson for Swansea 7 in 14.

            Sigurdsson has produced finishes from positions that only the very top quality players in the league could AND his positioning is good - you see him arriving at the post for goals worked from the wings.

            1. unoaime
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              Kranjcars appearance record for Portsmouth is very skewiff, and don't forget when he went on a run of 8 goals for us in how many games was it?

              Sigurdsson has scored some great goals but he's shooting all the time, it's bound to come of eventually. In the shooting aspect, he's not too dissimilar to Nani really. He's made to look better aswell by the fact that all things considered, the players around him just aren't that great.

              1. Scroobius Mac
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                His shots to goals ratio is better than Nani's and on a par with RVP.

                I'm not even saying Kranjcar is a bad player but he's obviously not classed as anything much more than a squad player at this level and when the transfer window comes round he's linked with Villa and Sunderland et al. Sigurdsson is being linked with Man U and Arsenal.

                1. unoaime
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                  Kranjcar was linked to Arsenal the year before we got him.

                  And his goals/shots ratio is bound to better. After only 15 games it's far too early to consider him that good (even though i think he's great). He's not going to be scoring this well all the time.

                  1. DH1982
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                    Siggy is better than Kranjcar all day long.

        2. Goose
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          I wouldnt sat a LOT, but i think he is better and is only young and will improve. Kranjcar is a bit Adam Johnson like, looks decent when he comes or plays against crap teams in the FA Cup but hes not actually that great or very consistent, thus why he doesnt play regular.

      2. Merlinho
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        Good, we're very happy to keep him in Swansea.

  7. Daniel - I am one of You !!…
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    Chelsea fixtures:
    29 Sun 13:30 QPR H
    2 Wed 19:45 Newcastle United H
    5 Sat 17:15 Liverpool A FA
    8 Tue 20:00 Liverpool A PREM

    So that is 4 games in approximately 10days. having in mind the double I will do analyzes for the Chelsea defenders available.

    Cech - nailed on for the both game looks like back in form he is the safest investment IMO.
    Ivanovic - suspended for the first game and the CL finals that means he'll play the FA final and the New game = no good
    Cashley - will surely play in the final but having in mind that Bertrand played and had decent game against Arseanal away, I see him resting for the QPR game = no good
    Cahill - had solid Chelsea campaign but he is injured and will probably be saved for the CL final cause our options for CB are limited. So him again is not an option.
    Terry - He won't play the UCL final and having in mind that rib injury he might not play in the QPR game too unless RDM is forced to do it. I think even Fereira could be played at CB as I see it so he is not nailed on as others think.
    Bosingwa - cheeky punt he will play the first game for sure but Ivan back for the second game scares me a little bit for his starting role. He will play the UCL final for sure so he could start the first game and also the second if Ivan moves to central meaning Terry rested. So if u don't have enough cash I would advise to go with him. Also he needs to gel for the UCL final and he needs gaming time.
    Luiz - well he is back from injury. Call me wrong but I see him as the most nailed on CB for the double I don't know why, but I believe RDM will give him chance to improve before the final. Cahill out, Terry one game and Ivan for the second. I think I might go with him as my Chelsea representative. He is decent goal threat too and had hell of a finish of the season last year. He is capable on 15pts in one game too.

    Hope it helps take your pick.
    Cheers,

    1. ChristIna
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      So basically...Cech Mate.

      :roll:

      1. Daniel - I am one of You !!…
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        Safe Cech, differential Luiz, not enough cash Bosingwa

      2. Lovely Jubbly Lions
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        ^this

    2. Abominable Snowy84
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      Good post but i shall steer clear of Chelsea. Well done against Barca.

    3. Scroobius Mac
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      Luiz is back?

    4. Elniñorules - Join t…
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      Good effort, Dan.

      BTW Luiz isn't back. In fact, the latest is that his injury seems more serious than expected. Also I think Terry starts every game as long as he is 75% fit. We don't have the luxury of other fit natural CBs.

  8. ludi
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    I have both Cahill and BAE, what do I do? Currently I am tempted to gamble on Cahill playing and field him anyway. Even if he just plays the second match he has a better chance of getting some points than Evans against City, dont you think? Gives me a defence of Bogdan - Vermaelen - Caulker - Cahill/Evans. Not very strong I guess.

    Any transfers involved would mean additional hits.

    1. The Mousa is Loosa
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      I have the same issue. Already took a -4 point hit. Not sure if taking another one to ship BAE is worth it...

  9. Aatish
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    Anyone getting Jelavic in for Rooney or RVP ?

    1. Hate that rotation
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      I can't bear to sell rvp. Will do Rooney to jelavic.

      1. Chris_White
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        You getting him straight in back for 37, or?

        1. Hate that rotation
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          Jelavic has wolves in gw37. I'm sure/hope jelavic can match Rooney in gw37. I would rather use my transfers to bring a Moses/Nani/Ox

          1. Chris_White
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            Just hope Moyes cares enough about the league position to not use Anichebe or Straq, then...

            1. Hate that rotation
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              That's true. Hopefully finishing above Liverpool in the league will be enough motivation for moyes to play jelavic till the end.

      2. Aatish
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        Me too probably ..

      3. DH1982
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        i am also doing this.

    2. ludi
      • Reputation Level: Scout

      Got him in for RVP.

    3. THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID
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      • Fantasy Football Scout Member

      For RvP, getting him back next week though.

      1. Aatish
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        Once I transfer out I don't want to get anyone back ..

        1. ludi
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          Dont think you need to. Everton have Wolves after and you can reevaluate everything for the last gameweek.

    4. DonTheSpecialOne
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      I did Rooney -> Tevez (c) last round. Thank god for the last minute assist before he got subbed. Tevez out for Jelavic this gw (using WC). I would do Rooney -> Jela, and then try to bring him back for Swansea. Rvp your third striker?

      1. Aatish
        • Reputation Level: Scout

        Rooney RVP and Cisse

    5. jinswick
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      Yep, did Rooney -> Jelly a couple of days ago. Plan at the moment is Cisse -> Rooney next week.

      1. DonTheSpecialOne
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        If his third striker is Rvp, Cisse -> Rooney is the obvious choice coming up. Jelavic against Wolves, Rvp has Norwich and Rooney Swansea. Sounds like a cracker to me

        1. jinswick
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          That's exactly what i'll have unless I get key injuries elsewhere. Should be a BONANZA!!

          1. DonTheSpecialOne
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            Mos def

    6. seanie3
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      I'm selling rvp for jelavic then in gw37 getting him back for Cisse who has City

  10. DonTheSpecialOne
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    This late double gameweek is such a gw that will shake things up. I've been leading my mini league for almost 15 gws, now i'm 17 pts behind the leader. He has done 1 transfer, and the only thing make sense to me is Walcott -> Ben Arfa/Cabaye. I've used my WC this round. Currently looking at 8 dgw vs. my rivals 5 or 6. I 98 % that he will pick Cisse for captain, and 2% that he will go for Dempsey. Jelavic (c) a good choice to shake things up? He aint got Jela in his team, and no Spurs coverage besides Friedel. So Bale/ Jelavic, who should i pick?

    1. Abominable Snowy84
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      Jelly.

      1. DonTheSpecialOne
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        Vdv is a good option, but dont know if i trust 'arry, spurs or even vdv due to injuries?

  11. Utterly Fabregasted
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    front 8:

    sess, siggy, valencia, mata, dempsey,
    cisse, rvp, roonpig

    one FT
    i'm thinking...

    sess >>VDV
    rooney>> jelovic
    maybe... valencia>>piennar

    any thoughts appreciated

    1. Cannon
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      I'd do sess > vdv, and if wanted a scond, i'd do valencia > pienaar

      Sess hasn't looked like scoring nearly enough.
      Rooney and Valencia could be useful for GW37, but prob try ship one of them...

    2. waltres
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      I've gone Sess>>VDV. Not that that means much! but hes looked the best of a pretty lackluster field in the last couple of games.

  12. Cannon
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    Hey all,

    As it stands i'm playing:

    Siggy - Demps - Pienaar - VDV
    Suarez - Cisse - RVP.

    Good enough or find room for Jelavic for a hit??

    Thanks.

    1. Aatish
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      Suarez might not start the second game because of the FA cup final so you can get Jelavic for him if you want and Jelavic faces Wolves in gw37 ..

    2. Riddler
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      • Fantasy Football Scout Member

      Liverpool had 30 shots against WBA - THIRTY - and couldn't score. Kenny can call it unlucky all he wants, but i'd call it either not very good (Carroll) or way out of form (Suarez).

      Ergo, Suarez > Jellyfish imo

  13. Giggs Boson
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    • Fantasy Football Scout Member

    Only 180 people for VDV(C) at the moment. Good news, good news 8)

    1. jinswick
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      (Raising hand) "I'm one of them!"

    2. Hate that rotation
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      Whenever I have a captain who is a minority choice, it makes me wonder how can so many scouts be wrong? Usually the top two choices tend to be the best choice. However this week could be one of those weeks where the scouts get it wrong.

  14. THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID
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    • Fantasy Football Scout Member

    New post

  15. El Chinito
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    • Fantasy Football Scout Member

    I can either drop Sess or Valencia to get VDV.... I'm thinking Sess because if I drop Valencia I may want him back, but at the same time Sess should score against Bolton... tough

  16. filobiz
    • Reputation Level: Scout

    been following this site pretty closely all season, it's a great site and you're all great people but now i am turning my back on you all and breaking out of the FFS-mould. I AM BUYING GERRARD AND MAKING HIM CAPTAIN! ....is this mad? good on ya folks. enjoy the last few weeks.

    1. Hay Number 2
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      You say that you are turning your back on us then you ask us if it's a good move.....I can sense a hesitance in your typing.

      And yes you are mad......but I have a feeling you wll be back on here rubbing it in our faces if it comes off ;) (But it wont)

    2. Riddler
      • Reputation Level: Scout
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member

      I like your approach but unfortunately, this is actual madness. Stevie-me has had one good game all season (vs Everton) and L'pool don't play through him the way they used to.

      Plus he's not nailed-on. If there's one thing GW27 ( C - Aguero, VC Silva - neither of them played a minute) taught me, it's make sure your C/VC are nailed-on!

  17. Brett Dennen
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    Worth doing Evans -> ShawX for a 4 point hit? Already took one, so it'll be -8p total. Cant afford Huth or che/tot defs unless i get yet another hit. Or should I stick with my current defence - Santon, Bardsley, Verm ?

    1. ILOVEBAPS
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      Not worth it for a hit. Also isn't Shawx on thin ice?!

    2. super zlatan
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      Not for a hit

  18. super zlatan
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    Team for gw36

    Krul
    Simp. Verm. Baines
    Demps. Bale. Siggy. Valencia
    Rvp. Jellyman. Cisse

    Migs. McCLean. Caulk. Evans

    This team is for a 4 point hit. Look ok?

    1. ILOVEBAPS
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      Looks great. Well done sir!

    2. Riddler
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      • Fantasy Football Scout Member

      Baines is injured - play Caulker. Who you sticking the (c) on?

    3. DJFootball
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      Isn't Baines out for the season though??

  19. waltres
    • Reputation Level: Scout

    Hey,
    This week I have;

    Vorm (Al H)
    Walker Heitinga Verm (Evans Kompany)
    Dempsey HBA Siggy VDV (Valencia)
    Cisse Jelly Aguero

    I am considering getting RvP back in for Aguero after shipping him last week. What do you guys think? I've already used my free to get VdV in for Sess and not sure its worth the hit. All opinions gratefully recieved.

    Thanks!

    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • Reputation Level: Scout

      Stay as is methinks, I believe Aguerro will do some damage at home to a MU defence that let 4 goals sail by last wk. Also RVP still has massive question marks hanging over his form... plus the handicap of not having Walcott now!

      Save the free.

      1. waltres
        • Reputation Level: Scout

        Thanks! Just needed someone to reassure me- I am just on top of my mini league, so don't want to let it slip!

  20. beric
    • Reputation Level: Scout

    What are people who already have Adebayor doing?

    I dunno whether to swap him or RVP for Jelavic

  21. DHWizzo
    • Reputation Level: Scout

    Krul (Vorm)
    Agger McCauley Caulker (Komps Evans)
    Bale Demps Siggy Valencia (McClean)
    RVP Cisse (c) Tevez

    Tevez to Jelavic all but done. Will have bags of cash then (6.8).

    Is it worth bringing in another DGW defender (-4pt) and shipping out McCauley/Caulker? What of these rumours Kaboul is fit? Could do bring Walker in. Terry maybe?

  22. leman2k12
    • Reputation Level: Scout

    Hey

    current team:
    KRUL vorm
    evans SIMPSON lichaj SENDEROS kompany
    walcott siggy valencia DEMPSEY mclean
    rvp CISSE tevez

    wildcard available and thinking of going with:
    FRIEDEL (BOGDAN)
    SIMPSON HIBBERT HUTH (evans verm)
    siggy VDV DEMPSEY BENARFA PIENAAR
    CISSE JELAVIC (rooney)

    1. should i go rvp->rooney? considering gw 37+38..
    2. who to captain???
    3. anything else?

    Thanks!

  23. Title20
    • Reputation Level: Scout

    RMT

    Vorm, hilario
    Turner, Evans, BAE, Taylor, Williamson
    Valencia, siggy, bale, HBA, sess
    Tevez, cisse, rvp

    Jelavic or ade?
    Sess out for who?
    Worth another -4 for BAE out for a new defender?

    1. Cosgri
      • Reputation Level: Scout

      Jelavic
      Duff
      No

  24. SAINTS
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    I have BAE and Miyaichi. I was going to do Rooney to Jelly and McClean to Bale. Is it worth taking out Miyaichi instead?

    I'm thinking yes.

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