Season Review

Team of the Season – Michel Vorm

Often dependable, sometimes spectacular, Michel Vorm was undoubtedly one of the stars of Swansea’s superb season back in the top flight.

A £1.5m capture from Utrecht, the Dutch stopper was outstanding from his first showing in the 4-0 defeat at Man City in the opening Gameweek. While his defence received the runaround from debutant Sergio Aguero on that occasion, Vorm showed enough to hint at his potential – his 10 saves on the night was never bettered by any keeper all season.

As the Gameweeks rolled by, Vorm was to inspire the Swans’ defence to an extraordinary run of clean sheets at the Liberty Stadium that was to quickly establish him as one of the season’s most wanted Fantasy assets.

The Statistics

Vorm’s strong first campaign saw him rank only behind City’s Joe Hart in the overall Fantasy Premier League (FPL) keeper chart, as the Dutchman recorded 14 clean sheets to Hart’s 17. Trailing the City stopper by just eight points overall, Vorm’s value, with an initial 4.0 price compared to Hart’s 7.0, is undeniable.

While Hart slipped to a low of 6.8, Vorm’s price escalated week by week; by Gameweek 23 it peaked at 5.3. As the season closed, he was owned by a third of the FPL manager base – only Wayne Rooney, Robin Van Persie and Gareth Bale boasted more owners: an incredible feat for a relative unknown in his first season in England’s top-flight.

While the Swansea possession game and stable back four will take some credit for Vorm’s achievements, it’s worth emphasising just how much the keeper played his part. His 143 saves in the FPL was second only to Wolves’ Wayne Hennessey, a keeper who received plenty of shot-stopping practice in front of a fragile and shuffled rearguard.

Only Vorm’s bonus point haul disappoints: the fact that he mustered just three all season is surely symptomatic of an EA Player Performance Index that rarely acknowledges the contributions made by the men between the sticks.

The Prospects

Swansea’s player of the year in his first season, Michel Vorm has killed any speculation by declaring that his future lies at the Liberty. That will have disappointed the queue of suitors that was thought to include Arsenal, eyeing him up as a deputy to Wojciech Szczesny.

While that news is welcomed both in Wales and amongst Fantasy managers, sadly it seems inevitable that we have enjoyed the very best of Vorm in Fantasy terms. The Swansea defence, priced so keenly by the FPL this term, will surely be in line for significant price rises across the board, with Vorm subject to an increase of around 1.5 to put him firmly in the mid-price bracket.

That is likely to dent his potential next term, with the clamour for budget keepers the now-established strategy in the FPL. Even if Swansea can repeat their defensive feats of 2011/12, it remains to be seen if Vorm can attract interest with a price tag that will rank him alongside the likes of Brad Friedel and Tim Howard – excellent keepers who last season captured around just 5% of the FPL ownership in comparison.

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

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  1. Mílanista
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    How's this coming along

    Szczesny, Pletikosa
    Kadlec, Zhirkov, Mathijsen, K Papadopoulos, Alba
    Kallstrom, Young, Scweinsteiger, Shirokov, Mandzukic
    Robben, Lewandowski, Zlatan

    GW2 WC, nothing in bank

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    1. mikess
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I see exactly why u choose some players but id go one of Mathijsen and alba and spread cash a lil bit

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      1. Mílanista
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        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Do you think? 2 big hitters in midfield and 3 6-6.5m picks all capable of goals/assists.

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        1. mikess
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          • 13 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          I see value in alba after Italy. Not got a clue how that game will pan out. I agree your mids have potential

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    2. Sarnab
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      No spanish Mid/fwd ??

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      1. Mílanista
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        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Not until GW2

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        1. Sarnab
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          u think it will be tough against italy?

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          1. Mílanista
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            • 12 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            I do

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    3. Red20
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      I like it, exceot for youg tho, I think France will be solid enough.

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  2. IfYouTinkerYou'llHaveA…
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    http://www.oddschecker.com/football/internationals/euro-2012/top-goalscorer

    Gomez tipped by the bookies to be euro top goalscorer, but not in too many teams batted about on here? Bit expensive at 11m but might be worth it

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    1. IfYouTinkerYou'llHaveA…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      correction - 11.5!!

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    2. Kostja
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      He would be the first name on my teamsheet, but the fact that he has Klose looking over his shoulder is a bit worrying. Not 100% sure who the coach will start.

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      1. pompeyfan
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        11 years, 10 months ago

        hasn't Klose been injured for a while and only just back? It is a risk but I would've thought that Gomez would start

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        1. Kostja
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          That is correct, and I think that may be the case. But Klose just fits so perfectly into that system and if Gomez does not produce in the first game I think he could be pulled early and lose his spot. I dont know, just need to hear something from the coach to be sure. I got the same mixed feelings about Hunterlaar and RVP. Need to monitor both situations, there could be less than obvious solutions there.

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      2. Red20
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Can't wait for the pre-tournament games, should make things a lot clearer.

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    3. Pratik
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      He has a relatively tough group too..

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  3. Fancy Feet
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    So which is the euro fantasy game to play this summer?

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    1. Mílanista
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Maccy D's

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    2. Sarnab
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      The one whose burger is quite tasty. 😉

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      1. Fancy Feet
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        what's the site

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        1. Mílanista
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          • 12 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Google it, our answer will make sense.

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          1. Jebiga
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            thnx

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  4. mikess
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    11 years, 10 months ago

    what you guys think of Yarmolenko for a one week punt?

    Golden boy, good goal ratios for chicken kiev n
    national team. Home nation advantage against a depleted swedish defence

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    1. Kostja
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Hes in my team, Ukraine probably will need to score if they wanna win that one.

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      1. SPorting
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        11 years, 10 months ago

        THIS is the sort of advice our Roy needs!

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    2. Optimus.
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      he has fantastic hair

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    3. Sarnab
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      is this guy on set pieces ??
      pens?

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      1. mikess
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        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        he just a no.2 all over. Anatoliy Tymoshchuk is the one with sexy blonde flowing locks who i think maybe on some set pieces

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      2. Kostja
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        not on pens, the pen taker is a mid Gusev. Dont know about other set pieces, but Yarmolenko is kind of OOP, basically a forward .

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        1. Sarnab
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          11 years, 10 months ago

          ohh

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  5. SPorting
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    11 years, 10 months ago

    after picking some names out of a hat and using my super Scrabble technique, i cobbled this lot together:

    Akinfeev, Pleitkosa
    Abate, Zhirkov, Kladec, M. Olsson, Papadopoulos
    Larsson, Yarmolenko, Srna, Ozil, Eriksen
    Benzema, Llorente, Robben

    not final by any means but a start nevertheless.

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    1. Sarnab
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      eriksen in a very difficult group.

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      1. SPorting
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        baptism of fire.

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      2. pompeyfan
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I quite like Eriksen as a pick as he will e central to everything Denmark do, and he is an absolutely amazing player!

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    2. Optimus.
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      like it apart from abate

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      1. Optimus.
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        and the blackburn def

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        1. SPorting
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          11 years, 10 months ago

          oh, didn't they do very well this season?

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          1. Optimus.
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            abate isnt an assured starter and ollson is a blackburnburn defender..not 1 of the sexy anorexic twins

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            1. Optimus.
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 10 months ago

              *jeze awful spelling..looks like i have a stammer or lisp

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      2. SPorting
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        i know but he's keeping the place warm until i can find a suitable (announced/fit) replacement.

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    3. Mílanista
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Abate won't start.

      Srna to FFS bandwagon Mandy

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      1. SPorting
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        saw that. helped convince me about Srna.

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        1. Mílanista
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          • 12 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Probably a sound decision 😀

          I have a bad feeling these generic teams are going to go the way of FPL GW1.

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          1. SPorting
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            and the GW21 WC....

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    4. roscola
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      A nice smattering of differentials there. The Llorente move is a nice one.

      I get the impression that Larsson may be less than nailed on, though I can't quite figure out why. I'm trying Kallstrom myself.

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    5. mikess
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Piszczek will get you more scrabble points then Abate

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      1. SPorting
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        TW gold mine!

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    6. Tuchap - Lurker
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      Akinfeev didnt play any of the qualifying games.

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      1. SPorting
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        11 years, 10 months ago

        fresh legs....noice!

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      2. pompeyfan
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        think he was injured

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        1. Tuchap - Lurker
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          For every game? :S

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          1. pompeyfan
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            haha, possibly. He has had more than 1 serious knee injury. Pretty sure he is first choice though, he was one of the golden boys of Russian football

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        2. Tuchap - Lurker
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Think friendlies may clear this one up.

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  6. Kazza_
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    11 years, 10 months ago

    hi guys - im sorr but can some explain the mcD euro competition subistution rules.....

    is that u can pick out of ur 15 squad whoever has the highest points just b4 last match kicks off.....

    so u can see easily who to give captains arm band?

    it is not very clear on website rules

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    1. Mílanista
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Don't be silly 😀

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      1. Kazza_
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        seriously - isnt that wat below means?

        Manager substitutions
        After all matches on a single day have finished and before the next matches start, you can:

        1.Replace any player who wasn't sent off, with one from your bench whose team is yet to play.
        2.Change your captain if he wasn't sent off, with a player from your squad whose team is yet to play.
        Players who are substituted out will score 0 points, the captain bonus will be lost from your original captain if a new captain is selected. Substitutions and captain changes can't be cancelled once confirmed.

        An unlimited number of manager substitutions can be made, however, it is not possible to make manager substitutions after games on the last day of the Matchday, as all fixtures will have been completed.

        If a manager substitution or captain change is made then no automatic substitutions will take place on your team that Matchday.

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    2. roscola
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      It's a kind of twist or stick decision after each day of games. The first "gameweek" has games on 8th, 9th, 10th & 11th.

      After the two games on the 8th, you can bench player(s) who didn't do so well for one who hasn't played yet in the hope that they will score more. Likewise, you can change your captain for one who hasn't played yet. Decision will be hardest when your captain has scored, say, 1 goal, and you have someone yet to play who *could* score more. Twist or stick.

      What you can't do is look at the whole team after they've played and retrospectively pick the best scorers.

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      1. Kazza_
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        11 years, 10 months ago

        yes thats what i thought so by the end of the 10th u will know whether to go with someone who has points on the board or someone who cud score on the 11th.......

        i quite like this rule better than FPL rules

        thanks roscola!

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        1. Kazza_
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          so trick is to put ur heavy hitters on the bench so u can swap captain if need b

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          1. roscola
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            • 12 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            A player doesn't need to start on the bench to be the new captain. You can change captain to anyone who hasn't played yet. You should have a strategy for captain for each day, although you may decide to stick before the end.

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        2. roscola
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          • 12 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Exactly. So note that this has a big impact on team selection. For example, you shouldn't get two keepers who play on the same days, if possible because you won't be able to switch them.

          Also, these rules mean that having one expensive kickass player plus one cheap non-player isn't a very good strategy (as it can be in FPL). Better to have two mid-priced players who play on different days so you have two chances at points.

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          1. Kazza_
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            thanks roscola now i have a strategy...........will prob stoill get beaten by some inactive guys

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    3. Riddler
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Cynically, I think it's an excellent way to get players back on to the (McDonalds sponsored) website multiple time per day…

      Will make for some interesting gambles though!

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  7. blue cheese
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Yarmolenko or Källström ?
    Not decided when to WC. Thanks.

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    1. Kostja
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Dont know if Id want either if not wildcarding after the first Gameweek. Take Larsson instead I think he will have a better chance scoring against stronger sides.

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    2. Holy See
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Yarmandaleg.

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      1. Menly
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Love the grav

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  8. Menly
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Somebody has probably already posted this but...

    http://www.ligue1.com/ligue1/article/player-of-year-hazard-chooses-manchester.htm

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    1. Mílanista
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Alright Menly

      Yeah it's been posted. He's going to Wigan, swap deal with Moses

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      1. Menly
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Poor Martinez thats a terrible swap! 😀

        And Allo 😉

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    2. Red20
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Please be red!

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  9. Link
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Righto - think I'm done with the tinkering. What you chaps reckon?

    Szeczney - Given

    Hummels - Maggio - Kadlec - Debuchy - Ollson

    Ozil - Fabregas - Shirokov - Srna - Andrews

    Benzema - Robben - Lewandowski

    I know Cesc is risky and Andrews is pony...

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    1. blue cheese
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Debuchy will start ? Doosra was saying Réveillère will play RB. And not too sure about Fàbregas' game time.

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      1. Link
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Pretty sure Debuchy will start - impressed in every game he's played - grabbing 3 assists (I think)

        Will have to wait and see I guess - am sure we'll get a better understanding once the friendlies start

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        1. blue cheese
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Yep

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    2. Optimus.
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      i like the andrews pick for 😎

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      1. Optimus.
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        i mean for :2points guaranteed:

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    3. rohan
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      Andrews >> Duff If you can ??

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      1. Optimus.
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        no

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        1. rohan
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Why not???

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          1. Optimus.
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            ireland wont get assist..1 clean sheet maybe

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            1. rohan
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 10 months ago

              Ah so no Ireland at all then?? Fair point

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              1. Christina.
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 10 months ago

                Keep Given

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                1. Optimus.
                  • 13 Years
                  11 years, 10 months ago

                  yeah given or def not bad shout for 1 clean sheet maybe

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                2. rohan
                  • 12 Years
                  11 years, 10 months ago

                  Yup have him and Cech

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              2. Optimus.
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 10 months ago

                id have a def or andrews for 4.0 for recovered balls points

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                1. rohan
                  • 12 Years
                  11 years, 10 months ago

                  Surely Gibson is a better punt then?? Does'nt he play CM?? And with his long distance shooting, you never know

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              3. Red20
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 10 months ago

                No I'm keeping clear of Ireland.

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    4. mikess
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      as a team to last group states some v good picks. Depends when u fancy wcing

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      1. Link
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        No idea - will see how GW1 goes I guess!

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    5. mikess
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Čech Given
      Zhirkov K. Papadopoulos Piszczek M. Olsson M.Kadlec/Debuchy
      Sneijder Shirokov Özil Yarmolenko Srna
      Lewandowski Llorente Robben

      Tweaked again, getting there. Need to work on a rough plan for gw2 with wc

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      1. Link
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Looks good for gw2 wc defo

        Although I know nothing about Piszczek, Yarmolenko or Papa besides what country they play for!

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  10. Ragin Cajun
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Morning guys. Can someone please enlighten me on the formation rules for Euro 2012 fantasy or is it the same as FPL? Its my first time playing and I have read the rules many times but it is silent on formation rules.

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    1. SPorting
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      you can also play 2-5-3, which is nice

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    2. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Min 2 defenders at back.

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      1. Ragin Cajun
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks

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  11. rohan
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    11 years, 10 months ago

    Thoughts..???

    Cech Given..

    Pranjic M.Kadlec Alba Strinic M'olsson

    Gibson Shirokov Ozil Iniesta Sneijder

    Robben Lewandowski (C) Ibra..

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    1. blue cheese
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Like it - a lot actually.
      P.S: Not heard of Strinic tbh

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      1. rohan
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Neither have I Nitin 😀 Got him in as he is cheap as chips

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        1. blue cheese
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Haha! Cheers.
          I got 10/15 common 🙂

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      2. big oak
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        as if u heard of shirokov 😉

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        1. blue cheese
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          I have actually.
          Had him in UCL fantasy

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          1. big oak
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            loool name ddnt mean shit to me
            great it seems u know some shit
            good luck in the tournament 🙂

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    2. mikess
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      not sure Pranjic & Strinic will start

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      1. FORCA INTER
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        pranjic-no chanse

        strinic-maybe

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        1. rohan
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Cheers Forca... and Mikess.. Need to look for A replacement then

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  12. Red20
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    11 years, 10 months ago

    "Vorm showed enough to hint at his potential – his 10 saves on the night was never bettered by any keeper all season" - Kenny made 11 saves in the final gameweek..

    It should have been 12!

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    1. Optimus.
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      1 more could have made it 13 and another to make it 14

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      1. Red20
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Well the one in particular I was talking about was the goal in the first half. If he had just stayed on his feet it simply would have hit him in the face, istead he went all flappy. Should as opposed to could. I wish!

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    2. sotothemightygreek
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      Stockdale made 12 against Chelsea I think.

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      1. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
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        11 years, 10 months ago

        +1

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  13. mikess
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    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Bloody phone and reply fails

    Čech Given
    Zhirkov K. Papadopoulos Piszczek M. Olsson
    M.Kadlec/Debuchy
    Sneijder Shirokov Özil Yarmolenko Srna
    Lewandowski Llorente Robben

    Tweaked again, getting there. Need to work on a
    rough plan for gw2 with wc

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    1. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      i like it balanced

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      1. mikess
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        • 13 Years
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        cheers tho i am wondering if it shud be so balanced with a pending wc

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    2. big oak
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      can do better
      and denmark are a disciplined team dnt expect them to go more than 2 goals down to holland so with schneider and robben in it that would be overinvestement int he dutch squad

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      1. mikess
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        • 13 Years
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        not many other games as obvious as that one tho. Gotta take a punt and go for it

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  14. big oak
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    what time is roy gonna name his squad today?

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    1. Bubbles
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I think it's supposed to be 1 o'clock.

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      1. Red20
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Looking forward to it! Esp the strikers.

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        1. big oak
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          caroll rooney welbeck and a 4th surpise package (holt graham zamora defoe sturridge...)

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  15. rohan
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Best defender for 6.0?? Evra???

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    1. mikess
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Russian imo or an Italian Stalion

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      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Hey...leave my team name alone!

        *Italian $tallions

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    2. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Zhirkov imo.

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    3. blue cheese
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Zhirkov / Bonucci

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    4. rohan
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Cheers guys

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        1. Kostja
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          I see you are byas, but any chance you are getting Keane in for GW 1 :D?

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          1. Optimus.
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            no chance 😀

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        2. rohan
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          You dont like me alot do you?? 😀

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          1. Optimus.
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            ah ha that was a nod of appreciation mate

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            1. rohan
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 10 months ago

              Yeah, and the hand distracts me 🙂

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              1. Optimus.
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 10 months ago

                lol never noticed that until now

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            2. Kostja
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 10 months ago

              Good so hell only be my differential 😀

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    5. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Zhirkov

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    6. Sarnab
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      6 or under 6?

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      1. rohan
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        6 AND UNDER 🙂

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  16. ★FC Borecelona★
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Strangest GIF I have ever seen 😀
    http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dat-ass.gif

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    1. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      very strange.the wallpaper screams make over to me

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      1. ★FC Borecelona★
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Is that the only thing you noticed? 😉

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    1. rohan
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I really like this player.. Hope he signs for Chelsea.. Unlikely to happen though

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      1. Willis.
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        LOL.

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    2. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      if im honest i never heard of him untill a week ago..my fave player in mortal kombat

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    3. big oak
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      he reminds me of rosicky before joining arsenal

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  18. Chris_White
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone got any tips on the best beaches in the Barcelona area?

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    1. Sarnab
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      why wat for? 😀

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      1. Chris_White
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I am there now... 🙂

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        1. Freshy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          find this one
          clicky my name

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    1. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      oh no sorry beach you meant

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    2. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      why am i not surprised... 😉

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      1. Optimus.
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5s9UkmVugo

        me all over 😉

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  19. pjomara
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    FPL player stats are available at the URL:
    http://fantasy.premierleague.com/web/api/elements/1/
    for each of the 677 players up to:
    http://fantasy.premierleague.com/web/api/elements/677/

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  20. Sarri-ball
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Best Fantasy game for Euro 2012?

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    1. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Click on my name.

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    2. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      click below if your fond of a virus

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      1. Optimus.
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        *above even 😉

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        1. Optimus.
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          yes i am a virus before someone states the obvious

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          1. Optimus.
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            who me?

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            1. Optimus.
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 10 months ago

              yes you

              *spam alert

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              1. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
                • 11 Years
                11 years, 10 months ago

                :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

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  21. Gaz Downright
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Obviously Hazard is just pulling everybody's leg.

    He's got a temp flat in Manchester Street while looking for something more permanent closer to Enfield.

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    1. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      He will defo come to Man City.

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    2. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      ah enfield..a hateful site to see on the train..guessing your irish gaz?

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  22. Tommytour
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Why are so many going for Robben over RVP/Hunterlaar when Robben is reverse OOP? Is it to save money and because he is guaranteed to start?

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    1. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Yep

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    2. Scroobius Mac
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Robben is on pens also I think?

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      1. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        If Kuyt starts, he will be on PKs.

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  23. beslowbowler
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Hey all,

    I'm going to run a Euro 2012 Sweepstake at work but don't just want to give the prizes to 1st, 2nd and 3rd as most people will lose interest pretty quickly if their teams have no chance. I usually run these with prizes for 1st and 2nd, 1st red card, 1st own goal, but would be really interested in hearing other ideas.

    Cheers

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    1. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      you could have 1st mullet?

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    2. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Can you tell me more about this?

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      1. SPorting
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        this should explain it:

        http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mullet_(haircut)

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        1. Optimus.
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          😆

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      2. O Fenomeno
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Business in the front, party in the back.

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    3. beslowbowler
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Thanks for all the help guys. Some really useful stuff there...

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      1. olicreasey
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        consider giving a prize to the team which scores the quickest goal (ie: 1 minute after kick off).
        it can be won by any team, but won't be decided until the final round, and is easy to judge. ideal for keeping people interested.

        or team who field the most players over the tournament/get the most red+yellow cards.

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  24. mufc802
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    which combo?

    Sneijder & Llorente

    Iniesta & Robben

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    1. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      2nd for safety 1st for flair

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    2. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      1st
      Although Robben could be on PKs if Kuyt is not playing

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      1. Optimus.
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        you and whos army??

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  25. Sarri-ball
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Just had quick look Mcdonalds fantasy site never had chance 2 read proper so 2 quick questions.

    Is it same as fantasy 11 players play and 4 subs or can you change everyday so get points for all 15 players.

    Also way i read from other comments get a wildcard in group stages then unlimted swaps when get into knockout stages

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  26. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Joe Cole has scored quite a few decisive goals for Lille. He even scored a hattrick in January. I hope he get's into the England squad. He'll certainly be a better pick than Downing!

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    1. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      uncalled for..downing would have got assists if our strikers could take their chances

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      1. Mílanista
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Strikers like Carroll who's also going?

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    2. Scroobius Mac
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Looks like Downing is in. Not sure about Cole yet.

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    3. O Fenomeno
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      😆

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    4. Willis.
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Anyone is better than no-goal-no-assist-Downing.

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  27. The Rock
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Looks like everyone wants Adam Johnson in the squad but does he really deserve a spot? I don't think so..

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    1. The Light Knight
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Who wants Adam Johnson? When did he last play for City?

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    2. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Englands best impact sub though...

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    3. O Fenomeno
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      He definitely doesn't deserve a spot.

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  28. heco87
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    First draft for Euro 2012 - thoughts?

    Tzvoras, Szczesny

    Kadlec, Piszczek, Olsson, Zhirkov, Papadopoulos

    Andrews, Ozil, Kallstrom, Sneijder, Mandzukic

    Gomez, Robben, Llorente

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    1. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      same as everyone of the others so 7/10 for me

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    2. Holy See
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Doubling on The Greeks eh? I've gone Yarmalenko instead of Kallstrom, rest is quite similar to mine so I like it 😉

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    3. mufc802
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I don't get why you would get 2 keepers who play the same day? Why not Szczęsny and Given so you can swap if Poland don't get a CS you only spend 0.5 more and double the chance of a CS.

      Also is Kadlec a goal threat because I've seen him in a lot of teams and he does cost 5.5 so not exactly a bargain.

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      1. heco87
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah, I agree with keepers - would take Isaksson but have no SWE spots left ... maybe I'll have a look at it.

        I heard Kadlec takes pens / FKs but I agree he's pricey for what he is. Czechs could easily not score in tournament.

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      2. blue cheese
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Kadlec is on penos

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    4. Frazek
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Two GK's in the same GpA. I'm bin one for Given/Isaksson.

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  29. blue cheese
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Biggest surprises so far then: The Ox, Downing, Defoe in; Rio, Micah out. Still waiting for confirmation on Zamora and Ruddy
    - according to the Mirror

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    1. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      surprise mania

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    2. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Glen Johnson it is then...

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      1. blue cheese
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Seems so

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    3. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Please don't be true

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    4. Willis.
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I'm not surprised at Richards out. He's been mediocre all season.

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