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Scout Report – Yassine El Ghanassy

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Having snapped up Ben Foster on a permanent deal earlier this month, Steve Clarke’s second move into the summer transfer market has brought Belgian midfielder Yassine El Ghanassy to the Hawthorns on a season-long loan. The 22-year-old arrives from Belgian outfit AA Gent with the Baggies afforded the option of making the deal permanent in the 2013/14 campaign…

A versatile player, El Ghanassy can play on either flank and also has the ability to be fielded up front – a factor which should be beneficial to his game time in the upcoming campaign and one that presents an intriguing option to Fantasy managers. The club’s sporting and technical director Dan Ashworth revealed El Ghanassy has been on the radar for a while now and was full of praise for the style of play that the new boy will bring to the Baggies:

“Yassine is a player we have watched develop for a couple of years. He has shown in Belgium his ability to put defenders on the back foot and create and score goals and he is on the fringes of the national team. He is an exciting, young player who we hope will grow into the league and prove a real asset. He offers us a different option and is the type of player I am sure our supporters will warm to and get right behind.”

The Statistics

El Ghanassy was picked up by La Louvière in his native country and made his way through their youth system before being handed a first-team debut in 2008 at the age of 18. He made just six league appearances for the club, though, before making his way to Gent. His first season in the Belgian top division consisted of a handful of games but the departure of Bryan Ruiz in the summer of 2009 allowed El Ghanassy to nail down a regular first-team role.

In his second full season for Gent, the youngster demonstrated the potential that saw the likes of Man City and AC Milan cast an eye over his possible acquisition, with 12 assists and six goals from 30 league appearances helping his side to the title. El Ghanassy is mainly renowned for his creativity and looking at the stats, it’s clear to see why – in total, he played 90 times for his former club, returning 10 goals and 22 assists before the Baggies came calling this summer.

The Prospects

West Brom were hardly prolific last time round – a total of 45 goals scored was worse than two of the relegated sides (Bolton and Blackburn) and indicative of their struggles going forward under Roy Hodgson. Bearing in mind that this is Clarke’s first stint in the managerial hotseat, the jury may be out on the Baggies potential for the season ahead, though the new boss has already hinted at a more attacking approach, particularly at the Hawthorns.

While this could prompt us to reassess the likes of Peter Odemwingie after the Nigerian’s poor previous campaign, Clarke has admitted he may take his time to integrate El Ghanassy into the first-team, suggesting it’s perhaps a better bet to hold fire for just now and assess the midfielder’s potential game time. At 5.5 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) and only 4.7 in the Sky Sports game, though, he looks an intriguing proposition and, if fielded up front, would offer us an out-of-position prospect too, given that both games classify El Ghanassy as a midfielder.

“He is an exciting prospect who will add something different to our squad. We believe he has got the raw talent to make an impact here. This is a big move for Yassine. We’ll have to be patient with him as he settles into a new country and gets to grips with the demands of the Premier League.”

Clarke’s opening couple of fixtures – home to Liverpool and away at Spurs – suggests he may keep with those players more accustomed to the rigours of the Premier League before unleashing El Ghanassy in a starting role. With home clashes against (EVE, RDG, QPR) in the following five Gameweeks, the young Belgian could well be one to watch if his manager affords him the game time his talent deserves.

Further Reference

Yassine El Ghanassy Wikipedia
El Ghanassy Statistics
El Ghanassy YouTube

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

    Evening all. Any comments for me on this for a team?

    De Gea | Jaask

    Cole | Lescott | Rangel | Hangerland | Cuellar

    Bale | YaYa | Ben Arfa | Lallana | Noble

    Torres | Ade | Lambert

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

      Nice team

      Rangel > Ridgewell

      Lambert > Graham

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

        Cheers Count. Will consider the Ridgewell move - do you know why there isn't much love for Lambert around here?

        Have you managed yet to come to terms with your 'RVP incident' last season...? 😉

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

          Haha I will never get over that. 1,533 finish softed the blow mind you.

          Lambert could be a hit in the PL but with Swansea's great set of fixtures and Graham having a solid first PL season he is the smart choice.

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  2. Fulgencio Obelmejias
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    does everyone think DDG nailed on all season? i feel fergie tends to rotate keepers around UCL games and with lindy he will be more than confident of doing this. on this basis i will go for rotating cheapies, prob 4.5/5.0!

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

      Yeah Fergie rates Lindegaard aswell so I wouldn't be too sure of DDG being fully nailed on.

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    2. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Not nailed on but still worth the money if you have a back up

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

        Not nailed on but that is why you need a 4.5mil sub not just a 4mil bench warmer. In reality he is the same value as Cech and 0.5mil less than Hart as both of them are nailed on.

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        1. Fulgencio Obelmejias
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          if cech and hart ere fit, they most likely play 38 games. i just cannot see this with DDG

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          1. Fulgencio Obelmejias
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            sorry, just basically agreed with you there!

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        2. CoolBeans
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          What about Cerny for QPR at 4.0? Will he start?

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  3. King Eric, in America
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Is there anywhere I can get some information on Chelsea's transfers?

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    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      http://www.waytoomanymfsnotenoughstrikers.com?

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      1. King Eric, in America
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        If they sign any strikers, it might cause the fragile and burgeoning confidence of that delicate flower called Torres to wilt and fade.

        And then the coach would have to be fired ...

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    2. King Eric, in America
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      nvm ... I just went back and read through nopli's last 27 posts on the topic.

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

      http://shed.chelseafc.com/

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      1. King Eric, in America
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks for your good-faith assistance, nopli. But I was just having a bit of fun with you.

        Cheers on Oscar.

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

          🙂 Cheers.

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  4. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Why do people post about their wifes team or their mate's team that they've taken over etc...?

    Ban them!!

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    1. 4vets
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      You want to ban my wife & my son??? Shame! 😉

      That said, those that do fake them should be hung, drawn & quartered.

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

        Someone has a father-in-law's team. Disgraceful! 😉

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        1. 4vets
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Heh... that would be taking the piss!

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        2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Shadduppayouface! 😉

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    2. King Nemanja
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      Ehm, why?

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      1. 4vets
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        It's cheating.

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        1. King Nemanja
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          So ban them from this forum, or have I misunderstood?

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          1. 4vets
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Ban them from fpl is how I understood WR's post.

            Of course, it's impossible to prove. As in my case, my wife & son do play the game.

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            1. King Nemanja
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 10 months ago

              Ok, I misunderstood.

              Yup, impossible to prove as you said.

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        2. Smarty Pants
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          according to the first FAQ on FPL, it's just not a fair play

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      2. King Eric, in America
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Without rules we're just bald animals ... that's why.

        😀

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        1. Smarty Pants
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          i'm not a bald animal

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    3. Smarty Pants
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Surely, you have a couple of wives and a couple of dozens of mates who play fantasy football, take over their teams

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

      I have a second team I toy with
      Beat me by a few points last year

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

      Eh? My Missus' team is controlled by myself but with the strict instruction that they must have a daft name. It does end up with some bizarre high scores but hardly cheating.

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  5. Lord Flashheart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Any more links to money leagues?

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    1. Fulgencio Obelmejias
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      i would not want to play money leagues against people on this forum, thats daft! stick to mates / workmates leagues!

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      1. Fulgencio Obelmejias
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        my workmates call me a FF geek and half dont want to play against me anymore, yet on here i would be lucky to finish top half!

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  6. Demel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Why is there no love for Dembele. An attacking player with OOP potential. If Dempsey moves the team might be set around him. Nailed on to start. Decent team. Cheap. Can score. Should score/assist more. Low ownership. Decent fixtures.

    I'm not saying that he is a standout better prospect than Tarrabt/Lallanna but nobody seems to rate him and what does Pianeer (apart from a good spell of form last year) have over Dembele?

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

      I have him in my team.

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    2. llamaZA
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I have Dembele, and I'm not telling any of my mates about it. I hope to have him as my gem for the year.

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    3. Round and Round
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      He is a modric type player. Assists the assist. Would you have modric? No. Pienaar can assist/score consistently. If Dempsey leaves why would Dembele play OOP? His position is CM and fulham have other players than can play Dempsey's role eg. Frei, Ruiz, Kasami, Rodallega. If you're gonna take a punt go for Frei and use the 1.5 elsewhere.

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    4. The Mousa is Loosa
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I'm stuck between Dembele and N'zog myself. Dembele is cheaper but Paul Lambert plays attacking football. The Zog could have a big year...

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    5. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      one reason, Dempsey
      until he goes there's no point

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  7. The Gambler.
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Hazard and Lampard

    or

    Hazard and Torres

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

      B by a mile

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      1. Fulgencio Obelmejias
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        ^^^^^^^

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    2. King Nemanja
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Torres

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

    Not seen Lucas play before. How does he compare to Oscar and Neymar?

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    1. 4vets
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      That confused me for a mo! No idea. I wasn't allowed to watch the match tonight 🙁

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

        Damn that woman 🙂

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

      In that game he didn't do much, Oscar looked the best player on the pitch IMO, looked very confident, Neymar is very talented, but kept throwing himself on the floor for no apparent reason

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  9. svgcr
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    How does this look? Too balanced?

    DDG Jaask

    Kaboul A.Cole (lescott gw3) hageland coloccini cuellar

    Bale Hazard Nzogbia Taarabt noble

    Tevez Torres (rooney gw2) Pog

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    1. Fulgencio Obelmejias
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      you got 4 mids that did not play/did not produce last season,risky. rest is fine!

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    2. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Pog will be this years mega fail along with Noble

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

        yeah I don't have huge hopes for either. But I intend to play bale hazard tevez and rooney every week and rotate pog nzogbia taarabt and noble in the remaining 3 spots

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  10. Captainslow
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Cisse 6 goals in 7... not tempting anyone?

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

      4 red cards not so tempting though.

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

        true

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

      Vaz had a nice run

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  11. COMH
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Siggy, Nasri or Yaya?

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    1. Fulgencio Obelmejias
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      oooh yaya more nailed, nasri-less mins, wait a couple of weeks to see if sig is nailed!

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

      if VDV leaves siggy. If not yaya

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    3. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Siggy is going to be the most expensive fail ever.. (Torres last year aside) Bale is only .5m more and nailed on. VdV obviously liked what he heard from AVB

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

        You don't think he will continue his Swansea form at Spurs? He is a really intelligent player and has such a knack for scoring. Great accuracy with his shooting also.

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

      Wait and see Count. Not Yaya... my heart says Siggy but so does everyone else's, I imagine.

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      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Call me heartless...

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        1. 4vets
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          I could call you worse 😉

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        2. llamaZA
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          what he said

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    5. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Yaya.

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  12. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Is Kelly likely to start for Fulham this season?

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  13. COMH
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    'Chelsea must pay £10m for Moses'

    Enough of this nonsense. Chelsea YOU DON'T NEED HIM!!!

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

      You could get a cracking CDM for round about that price. Tiote, M'Vila etc.

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      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Even at £1m why would they need him? Also it would be the worst move for him personally, hope his advisors are not just in it for the money... 🙄

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        1. Fulgencio Obelmejias
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          this^^^^

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    2. King Nemanja
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Yeah, don't understand why they want him so bad. He's a good player, but not good enough for Chelsea. But, that's just my opinion.

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

      Tell me about it. I guess RDM feels like upping our British contigent...

      Hulk and Azpilicueta, and we are sorted.

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

        Moses and Sturridge the British bench warmers. I know there are plenty games but you fear you would only see Moses in the Carling Cup. Look what happened to Lukaku last season. The poor lad must have been wondering what was going on.

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

          Yep. Moses and Marin as back-ups on the wings. Wonder what Sturridge will do if Hulk (or an additional winger/striker) does arrive. Wouldnt be bothered if he left personally, the kid has shown that he deserves to play regularly as a CF.

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

            As for Lukaku, he clearly lacked the pace of the BPL. Lets hope he adjusts properly over the next couple of years.

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

              Yeah he did look very bulky and immobile. Just assumed Chelsea would have been a bit more aware of that if you're shelling out £13 for an 18 year old. He really was frozen out the team which can kill a players confidence. He would need a good run of games to determine how suited he is to the PL. Physically he is perfect and maybe a run of games would sharpen him up.

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

                Yeah it was almost scary to see how "off pace" he was, remember I almost had to blink twice to believe this was the player I had seen nicking them in for Anderlecht and Belgium the year before. He has the abilities to become the next Drog - lets hope he blossoms this season.

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

            Yeah Sturridge was absolute class for Bolton and excelled in the central role. He is a bit of an ego and he needs to be the focal point to thrive and express himself. He needs a loan move if not a new club altogether.

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

              He really did, and deserves the chance. Problem is I dont see him as a regular starter for us in the nearest future - doesnt really suit our style of play - especially with the new arrivals coming in. A club like WBA could really use his talents.

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

                Great shout! I would sign him if he went to WBA.

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

                  Yep he could be a bargain at that sort of club - still think his price is a bit stiff, especially as FPL know he will play second string - at best. Maybe they know something we dont 😉

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  14. Nopli
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    See ya later guys with more transfer updates 🙂
    Night

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

      Night Nopli

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  15. Matt
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Ok guys

    1) If you're looking for a cheap defender Clyne is an absolute steal at 4.0, being a palace fan i know what he can do and i think he will be the surprise of the season even if southampton don't keep many CS as he has goalscoring potential (IMO he is a 2.5 cheaper Cashley).

    2) Is Jussi and Begovic a safe goalkeeper double?

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    1. Don Cortese
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Thanks mate, we're excited by him and I think in ff he'll be a steal at 4.0m as he'll get 30+ games.

      Good luck for the season and look after Aaron Martin!

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  16. Tim Canterbury
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    I LOVE the teams full of mediocre players China Mag was talking about on the previous page. Its a tactic I naturally lean towards. Check out the mrs's team

    Schwarzer Mignolet

    Kaboul Rafael Koscielny Hangeland Clichy

    BenArfa Pienaar Sinclair Walters McClean

    Suarez Cisse(NU) Adebayor

    so tempting to employ this strategy myself. So many decisions to make on deadline day!

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

      think you need some excitement in there though

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    2. Fulgencio Obelmejias
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      i would not rule any of those players out.

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  17. Captainslow
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Another Try

    Chezzer -- Friedel

    A Cole - Clichy - Coloccini - Barnett - Gorkss

    Hazard - Kagawa - Noble - Dembele - Song

    Kun - Torres - Graham

    0.5m bank

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

      I think Gorkss and Clichy are rotational risks
      Song is a bit defensive for my liking

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

        likes an assist though and has a bigger target in giroud.. Also he wanders from that DM to much, thats why we were so exposed last year at the back

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    2. 4vets
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Clichy & Coloccini could prove problematical. Torres to who?

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

        Still thinking about that move..

        re: clichy and coloccini will look at it 🙂

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

          just did coloccini to mccartney - WHU, NOR, REA rotate well esp for 1 place

          Lescott for clichy

          leaving 1 mil to play with

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  18. Screaming Midget
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Here's something to debate... price vs value.

    The FPL incorrectly stated that players were valued at a current amount. What FFS have also incorrectly said is value.

    We don't know their value until they have played a few games and we can work out their price vs performance. That helps us equate their value.

    As things stand for example. Ashley Cole is PRICED at 6.5 - his value IS NOT 6.5

    Discuss... 🙂

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    1. 4vets
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Value is also got from previous performances. That is what we are all going by. In some instances we have little info but it's still the same thing.

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

      Also, Adebayor is not worth 9.5 as a city player - as a Spurs player, yes, but not as a city player.

      I think you're right, and priced would be a better term, but they have assigned them a 'value' based on prior performance and expected future performance which may or may not be correct

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      1. Screaming Midget
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Like I say they have themselves a different value dropdown, so they themselves rank players on both.

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    3. Screaming Midget
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      So why do FPL have their own Value drop down box when you look on the transfer list? And it's different to their 'value' price?

      It's because even themselves agree that they are priced in - they're not valued in.

      Value doesn't always consist of a pounds and pence. In fact value consists moreso of figures - the figures don't relate to anything else, just their own unique figure.

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      1. Screaming Midget
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Reply to 4VETS

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      2. 4vets
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I assume the Value (form) item is based on points per £ over the last 5 games? I have no idea what Value (season) may indicate unless it is a season long version of the "form" value (seems logical).

        Value is more of an esoteric concept to me... having a cheapie may allow a better performing player elsewhere and that malarky.

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    4. BONZ
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Not a debate - worth discussing as its nit picking on choice of words?

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      1. Screaming Midget
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        No... that's the whole bloody point!

        If you don't understand the difference then you don't understand the difference between what a player is priced at and what his value is based on things such as price, fixtures, form, chance of starting etc.

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        1. Don Cortese
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          See comment from the Palace fan above regarding Clyne but fwiw I agree with you!

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

          The value of a given player will be different from person to person - as other commodities in World Markets.

          The point you make is valid as is they should state price, however they have also placed a quantitative value per player as the starting price based on the players qualities.

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    5. Smarty Pants
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Debate price vs. value?
      Karl Marx started the debate on this topic some time ago. It had consequences.

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  19. Captainslow
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    why so much love for siggy???

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    1. Screaming Midget
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Last season can imprint in a lot of people's minds.

      I don't value him as much now, due to his price and that he has more point scorers such as Bale and VDV.

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      1. 4vets
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        That's true, but a good player surrounded by better players will help that player shine? Messi springs to mind...

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        1. 4vets
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          *better players than before

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        2. Fulgencio Obelmejias
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          what about charlie adam?

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          1. 4vets
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Adam went to L'pool. Nuff said 😉

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            1. Fulgencio Obelmejias
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 10 months ago

              cheeky

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

              I like this 😀

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    2. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Where??

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      1. Fulgencio Obelmejias
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        RMT's i seen plenty.

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  20. Matt
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Is there any news on the FFS classic league?

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

      It's open

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

        Code?

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        1. Fulgencio Obelmejias
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          on home page i think?

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

            can't see it

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    2. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Strange, I joined yesterday but there is no code on the homepage. Granville posted it yesterday

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

        Hmm...if anyone knows it could you please tell me

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      2. Fulgencio Obelmejias
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        oh yeah, its now showing to be confirmed, strange.

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  21. Marco Del Wattsio
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    any one done a google docs defence and attack rotational spreadsheets? they were excellent last year!

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

      https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AhFqkaFEe92idHp4TDVyRVU5UE5rbGlPN3dSQW9GYUE#gid=44

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    2. Matt
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AhFqkaFEe92idFVNNDJKdndPckQ1cmJRcERDS0pCQUE#gid=1

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    3. Screaming Midget
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      They are way over complicated.

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

    Federici de Gea

    Cole A Lescott McCartney Fonte Gorkss

    Bale Hazard Noble Larsson Guthrie

    Torres Aguero Graham
    Torres to Rooney gw2

    Comments please

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

      Good wouldn't have Fonte but not that important

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    2. Matt
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      From what i've heard, Demel is a better choice than McCartney, and also don;t you think having the three promoted teams in your defence is a tad risky

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  23. AriseSirGiggsy
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Valencia + Richards / Clichy
    OR
    Kagawa + Lescott / Cole / Ivan

    ?

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

      Second one for sure because the first one is a list of rotational risks. Not sure about Kagawa but I rate him better than Valencia

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    2. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      B for me especially with the dgw

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    3. King Nemanja
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      B for me

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  24. Marco Del Wattsio
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    cheers guys. excellent work

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  25. The Mousa is Loosa
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    How does Dyer look to everyone this year?

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    1. Fulgencio Obelmejias
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      DIRE............................................sorry could not resist. about worth the price, should do ok.

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  26. simplysuarez
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    My team at this minute,

    Jaask

    Clichy Cole Hangeland

    Nolan Siggy Valencia Hazard Silva

    Bent Pog

    subs Begovic Shawx Koscielny Lambert

    Should I play Koscielny instead of any of my midfielders for opening day, siggy maybe???

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  27. Parm
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Portsmouth lost 4-0 to a Gibraltar XI, who put a 15 year old in goal for the last 15 minutes, and had two 16 year olds playing. Oh Dear.

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

      I wish I played 🙁

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

        Hand in a transfer request 😉

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

        I was an unused sub 😉

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      3. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Had a trial with them aswell did you?

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

        Want to join the expats, 'Head? 😉

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    2. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Had my greatest football moment in Gibraltar scoring for the RN v Gib side... Never got better 🙂

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  28. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Moses...

    Leave him in his basket.

    Chelsea do not need him, they will not play him in EPL, they will destroy his confidence

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    1. 4vets
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I want to disagree but totally agree. It would be a very bad career decision if he went there.

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      1. Fulgencio Obelmejias
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        yup, stay at wigan , get pelnty of FPL points v go chelsea and sit on bench!

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  29. Croco
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Anything I can improve with this conservative team?

    Fed, Vorm
    JT, Lescott, Williamson, Fonte, McCartney
    HBA, VDV, Hazard, Mcclean, Noble
    Pog, Kun, Torres

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

      Swap Vorm with Friedel.
      Williamson & McCartney out.
      HBA & VDV out

      Rest looks good.

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  30. Shipstontrev
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    I'm not a Chelsea fan, but I'm really going to miss Drogba this year, Scored some great goals and even at his highest price was usually worth it in FPL terms. Some of his falling over moments were hilarious too.

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      +42.

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

      Agree regardless of which Club you support- Drogba is a real EPL Legend.

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    3. 4vets
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      +1 Ships. Even though I hated the b@stard he was always good value for money. Goals, diving and theatricals. Here's hoping the new recruits can step up 🙂

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    4. Dave Bauer
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      + millions.

      Love Drogba. It's a shame (and his own fault) that he will be remembered more for the diving than being one of the all time great centre forwards.

      On his day, totally unplayable and ALWAYS showed up on the big stage, unlike plenty of other "superstars".

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    5. Smarty Pants
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      You can just watch Chinese championship, he'll probably look like a younger version of himself there.
      A big loss to the Premier League though, an outstanding player and a funny person.

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