August
29

West Ham shattered their club transfer record with the capture of Wolves’ winger Matt Jarvis, shelling out a reported £10.75 million on an uncapped player who suffered the bitter taste of relegation last season. Even so, Hammers boss Sam Allardyce was glowing from the prospect of plucking the flying winger from Molineux, heaping praise on the former Gillingham man and building the winger as a key attacking player for what could be another Premier League survival fight for Jarvis…

Certainly from an attacking sense he [Jarvis] is one of the best final-third crossers in the Premier League and his stats were very good at Wolverhampton Wanderers. He delivers at the business end of the field and creates a lot of chances. He is a player who can give opposition defences an awful lot of trouble and we are hoping he will produce that for us.

The Statistics

Allardyce loves a stat and, sure enough, Jarvis showed up well last season: only Bolton’s Martin Petrov attempting and succeeding with more crosses amongst the league’s midfielders, reinforcing Big Sam’s argument that he is getting a reliable supply from the flanks for his millions. Of course, the trick is to convert them – it has to be said that even with Steven Fletcher, a player who commanded a fee of £14 million from Sunderland last week, Wolves struggled to exploit Jarvis’ toil and tricky. Allardyce will be looking to the likes of Carlton Cole and Kevin Nolan, to cash in on the anticipated flood of chances from the fleet-footed winger.

Jarvis can produce himself. His returns last season were strong enough to warrant Fantasy attention, with eight goals and six assists in 37 starts, showing a marked improvement from his output in 2010/11 – four goals and eight assists.

Allardyce will likely expect and need more from Jarvis, particularly with the hefty price tag around his neck. He was given an instant debut at Swansea last weekend and troubled the Welsh side in the first half enough to suggest that he has the appetite to build on those numbers with Wolves.

The Prospects

In Fantasy terms, Jarvis’ prospects are dented by a price tag of 6.0 in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) – identical to that of Kevin Nolan, whereas in the Sky Sports game there is just a 0.1 difference in Jarvis’ favour. In both cases then, when our attention turns to West Ham’s midfield assets, it’s likely to be Nolan who attracts investment due to his raw goal potential, or even the cheaper Mark Noble with spot-kicks and set-pieces in his locker.

At this moment in time, the Hammers have an array of fixtures on the horizon which present Allardyce with the opportunity to build a platform for survival. With a 1-0 win over a disappointing Villa earned on the opening day, the Hammers take on Fulham at Upton Park this weekend and have Sunderland and Southampton at home to follow. Away trips to Norwich and QPR also provide potential, so interest in the West Ham squad could well peak in the coming weeks.

Jarvis will doubtless be a key figure should the Hammers flourish and exploit their kind match-ups, although it will likely be Nolan who, at least initially, tempts investment. Fantasy managers will need to see evidence that Jarvis is not only being given the opportunities to beat his man and deliver crosses, but also that West Ham are able to convert the opportunities he provides. A scattering of goal attempts would also be desirable if we are to consider Big Sam’s acquisition over the grizzled goal-getting power of Nolan.

Further Reference

Matt Jarvis Wikipedia

Matt Jarvis YouTube

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1,805 Responses to “Moving Target – Matt Jarvis”

  1. August 29 at 5:32 pm

    pjomara says:

    Best use of £19million for 1 mid and 1 striker?
    1. Bale + Ade
    2. Dyer/Kaca + RVP
    3. HBA + Suarez
    or pick another combo

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    1. August 29 at 5:33 pm

      Jonah Takalua says:

      Jarvis + Jelavic

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      1. August 29 at 5:39 pm

        som3awy says:

        No…

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    2. August 29 at 5:34 pm

      Spike says:

      2 imo with Dyer

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    3. August 29 at 5:35 pm

      MJ6987 (Atalanta) says:

      In theory 1 is great but the AVB factor means that I would say 2 with Dyer

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    4. August 29 at 5:36 pm

      $hahriyar says:

      2 anytime.

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  2. August 29 at 5:33 pm

    Herr Vets - Die Rothosen says:

    Oh the quality of advice given here… I look at it and take it all in but will favour those that link their team or those that have given good advice in the past, if not linked. If you finished outside of the top 100k last year I am dubious. Yup, that means I disregard a hell of a lot of talk here :)

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    1. August 29 at 5:36 pm

      King Eric - I don't know ... And neither do you. says:

      I do think this ‘rank’ thing is well over-stressed, though. Much of the game is luck. Advice should be considered based on many factors – and you might include rank here.

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      1. August 29 at 5:38 pm

        MJ6987 (Atalanta) says:

        Rubbish. Rank is not down to luck, well not getting into top 10k – higher than that needs an element of luck but 10k versus 400k is certainly not luck. :-)

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        1. August 29 at 5:42 pm

          Billy Gilmore - Nuevo Gerente del Betis says:

          There’s always some luck involved.

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        2. August 29 at 5:42 pm

          The Pink Panzer strikes again says:

          It can be down to luck. But probably isnt.

          That’s the way getting a slight advantage on multiple statistical iterations works.

          Hey, and you all thought this was a game about football!

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        3. August 29 at 5:47 pm

          King Eric - I don't know ... And neither do you. says:

          ‘Much of the game is down to luck’

          You read it wrong. I’m right.

          Good, informed players can stack the probabilities their way … but there are far too many variables that are unknown to chalk rank entirely to skill.

          Players getting sick, red cards (Torres last year?), waterlogged pitches, etc., etc.

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          1. August 29 at 5:55 pm

            Infinite Sheldon-engineers, the Oompa Loompas of science. says:

            +1. How could one predict Aguero’s or Rooney’s injury? The people who had Tevez have benefitted hugely from an injury.

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    2. August 29 at 5:36 pm

      Infinite Sheldon-engineers, the Oompa Loompas of science. says:

      +1 and for the record, I finished 19k last season but that was my only season so it may have just been luck.

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    3. August 29 at 5:36 pm

      Brian (Not the messiah) says:

      haha, its true, love the posters with strong opinions but previous ranks of 400k odd

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    4. August 29 at 5:36 pm

      MJ6987 (Atalanta) says:

      I have finished top 500 then top 9k last two seasons and will finish top 10k again this year. But my team is not linked (you can see it on FFS UEFA – Atalanta if you really want to!) but my advice is generally sound.

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      1. August 29 at 5:38 pm

        Herr Vets - Die Rothosen says:

        Why not link it?

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        1. August 29 at 5:40 pm

          MJ6987 (Atalanta) says:

          You have really got a thing about linking teams haven’t you!! lol

          Protection against rivals!

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          1. August 29 at 5:40 pm

            Herr Vets - Die Rothosen says:

            ? You rivals can see your team anyway!

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            1. August 29 at 5:41 pm

              Herr Vets - Die Rothosen says:

              *your

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            2. August 29 at 5:46 pm

              Mull says:

              He doesn’t want his rivals knowing he uses the site.

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              1. August 29 at 5:49 pm

                Herr Vets - Die Rothosen says:

                I understand that Mull, but it makes no real difference in the end, unless you really don’t think you can neat your rivals.

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          2. August 29 at 5:43 pm

            Billy Gilmore - Nuevo Gerente del Betis says:

            :?

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    5. August 29 at 5:36 pm

      RoysCallerAnne says:

      Snob :wink:

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      1. August 29 at 5:38 pm

        Herr Vets - Die Rothosen says:

        Too bloody right!

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    6. August 29 at 5:36 pm

      afcblegend says:

      phew just made the cut ;) still wouldn’t take my advice though!

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    7. August 29 at 5:38 pm

      Wild Rover says:

      Somebody said top 50K is the minimum you should expect using this site…… there are probably 250K people using this site.. :roll:

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      1. August 29 at 5:40 pm

        Brian (Not the messiah) says:

        where do you get that number from?

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        1. August 29 at 5:41 pm

          Wild Rover says:

          There were over 200K before it was linked to FPL site, I may be underestimating

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      2. August 29 at 5:40 pm

        Herr Vets - Die Rothosen says:

        As said, I’ll take in everyone’s advice but just discard it unless they have a “record” (nor criminal!) of some sort. It just seems sensible to me when there are so many newcomers now.

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        1. August 29 at 5:41 pm

          Wild Rover says:

          The rolly wasn’t for you but the poster I refer to.. :)

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          1. August 29 at 5:44 pm

            Herr Vets - Die Rothosen says:

            I didn’t take it that way anyway WR :)

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      3. August 29 at 5:42 pm

        Infinite Sheldon-engineers, the Oompa Loompas of science. says:

        What has how many people use this site got to do with anything?

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        1. August 29 at 5:43 pm

          Wild Rover says:

          Do the maths…

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          1. August 29 at 5:45 pm

            Infinite Sheldon-engineers, the Oompa Loompas of science. says:

            I’m confused. Are you talking about the maximum rank someone can have before you disregard their opinion or something else?

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            1. August 29 at 5:47 pm

              Wild Rover says:

              No I’m saying that how can being on this site mean you should get a top 50k rank if 250k people use the site? See my op above

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              1. August 29 at 5:52 pm

                Infinite Sheldon-engineers, the Oompa Loompas of science. says:

                I don’t know if you’re referring to my post but I never meant that using this site should automatically get you a place in the top 50k, I meant I only really value people’s advice if they finish in the top 50k.

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                1. August 29 at 5:54 pm

                  Wild Rover says:

                  I wasn’t, somebody actually said it

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                  1. August 29 at 5:58 pm

                    Infinite Sheldon-engineers, the Oompa Loompas of science. says:

                    Fair enough. I mentioned 50k on the last page so I thought you might be taking a jab at me. :)

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    8. August 29 at 5:40 pm

      BoomBoomShacktheroom says:

      A lot of advice given is Do-do even my own is wrong. You have to be lucky to get good advice and give good advice in this game.

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      1. August 29 at 5:42 pm

        Herr Vets - Die Rothosen says:

        Aye, can’t disagree with that. There are some I favour though :)

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        1. August 29 at 5:44 pm

          BoomBoomShacktheroom says:

          Don’t take mine, never seems to end well for me.

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    9. August 29 at 5:41 pm

      ChristIna says:

      :grin:

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    10. August 29 at 5:43 pm

      colonel shoe says:

      are we allowed to talk to you evem? ;-)

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      1. August 29 at 5:45 pm

        Herr Vets - Die Rothosen says:

        Not if you can’t spell “even” ;)

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    11. August 29 at 5:45 pm

      beric says:

      My team isn’t linked as I am promoting something for a friend, I finished outside the top 100k last year, my team is:

      http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/57/history/

      I guess you won’t listen to my advice then :(

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      1. August 29 at 5:47 pm

        Herr Vets - Die Rothosen says:

        As said, I read it all and those that offer good advice I will listen to no matter their previous ranks. I think you know you are listened to :)

        Now who talked me into N’Zogs? ;)

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    12. August 29 at 5:52 pm

      1mills says:

      Suppose sometimes it depends on how serious you have taken the game before.

      It was only really last season that I bothered checking my team after selecting at the beginning of the season, as most of my mates played other dream team games instead.

      Finished 56,546, which after some massive mistakes early doors I was happy enough with.

      Finished 9,825 in 06/07 somehow with a dead team.

      The other seasons I came as expected, in the 09/10 and 10/11 I think I made changes from early April onwards after realising I had a chance in a few mini leagues.

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      1. August 29 at 6:10 pm

        Seamy - Park Colts FC says:

        I am the exact same here. I have only took this game semi-seriously once before. I do however believe I tend to come out with some sound advice.

        In a way I do the same thing as Vets when I do receive advice (check their link) and if the have a horrible history I take it with a pinch of salt, instead of completely disregarding it

        However if it is falling on deaf ears there may be little point in me expressing my opinion. And I may as well just revert to stalking the site without making any kind of contribution whatsoever

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    13. August 29 at 5:55 pm

      Silly Sausage says:

      Last 2 years (both under 500k not great) I’ve left my team for weeks/months being busy with other stuff but this is the first season I’ve used this website and currently 51k, will make sure I don’t neglect my team this time round. I listen to advice but generally don’t look at peoples ranks, go on stats to make final decisions…

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      1. August 29 at 6:25 pm

        Feanor says:

        My average rank in the past four years where I paid attention to this site was 8,530.

        The first two seasons when I didn’t know about FFS were pretty tough, because I couldn’t find anywhere online to talk about the FPL in any real depth.

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    14. August 29 at 7:20 pm

      Roberto Sedinho says:

      100%true

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      1. August 29 at 7:36 pm

        Roberto Sedinho says:

        3rd complete season and 1st one played using this FFS and I finised 209 overall and 1st France last year and as said before better to check profil story before taking advices.

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  3. August 29 at 5:33 pm

    Dogba says:

    What are you guys’ thoughts on Lescott? City buys Nastasic. And Kolo actually made an apperance last game.

    I’m thinking if he plays 90 minutes next game, no reason to cut him loose ASAP?

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    1. August 29 at 5:33 pm

      Jonah Takalua says:

      kolo wont play again

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      1. August 29 at 5:36 pm

        Dogba says:

        I don’t see WHY Kolo would play either, Lescott’s better and Kompany + Lescott worked pretty good last year.

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    2. August 29 at 5:36 pm

      Billy Gilmore - Nuevo Gerente del Betis says:

      Nastasic is 19 so is not a threat yet, more a player for the future. Kolo was useless against Liverpool and I would expect Lescott to dome back in. You may want to get rid of him at some point though as he’s risky.

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      1. August 29 at 5:43 pm

        UNITED FORCE says:

        Nastasic plays for Serbia, and he is pretty much good ;)

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    3. August 29 at 5:38 pm

      RoysCallerAnne says:

      Lescott is safe for the foreseeable imo.

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      1. August 29 at 6:23 pm

        Feanor says:

        I plan on dumping him if I WC on Saturday. Not worth 6.5m… unless he gets 12 points against QPR.

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  4. August 29 at 5:34 pm

    MJ6987 (Atalanta) says:

    With Arsenal losing RVP and Song (on top of other losses in recent years), 4th place must be the most open that it has been for years…

    Arsenal
    Tottenham
    Newcastle
    Liverpool
    Everton

    I think that any of the above could conceivably do it. With their settled team I think Newcastle have a great chance but they need to be fairly lucky with injuries as their squad depth is not great. Same for Everton.

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    1. August 29 at 5:35 pm

      gedda says:

      I think you can throw Chelsea in to that mix and say places 3 & 4 are up for grabs.

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      1. August 29 at 5:38 pm

        URINDANGER - Wildcard time says:

        Pffft, Chelsea are looking stronger than United this season for God’s sake.

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      2. August 29 at 5:41 pm

        Steel Arm - Drogba "Unstoppable, Unforgettable... Irreplaceable." says:

        Chelsea are seriously challenging for the title this year

        Underestimating them :(

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      3. August 29 at 5:41 pm

        afcblegend says:

        I think Chelsea with their signings have definitely closed the gap on Manchester so I’d be very surprised if they were outside the top 3. If you look purely at the size of their midfield the squad depth is very very good. Was saying this before the season started so isn’t based on their great start!

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    2. August 29 at 5:37 pm

      King Eric - I don't know ... And neither do you. says:

      Tot vs. Ars, imo.

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      1. August 29 at 5:49 pm

        Neville Neville Land says:

        +1

        Year after year Arsenal are tipped to drop out of the top 4 but have possibly only once been under any threat at the end of the season.

        Spurs have the squad to challenge but remains to be seen how they perform under AVB. Hard to see past Arsenal for me.

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  5. August 29 at 5:35 pm

    duffnasty says:

    no real concerns for me this week so looking to use my free transfer to get rid of ciaran clark before he goes down in price tonight or tomorrow. its a toss up right now between figueroa and cuellar. lots of love for cuellar here but i fancy swans to score this week. figueroa playing in midfield this season so oop and home to stoke looks the better pick and i might need him with gibbs(liv), demel(FUL) and hangeland(whm) slated to start for me which isn’t horrible, maybe drop gibbs for figs as i can’t see arsenal keeping a third cleanie in a row. i already have maloney but not playing him this week and i feel i need some sunderland cover for the future so do i just pick up cuellar now and be done with it?

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    1. August 29 at 5:36 pm

      URINDANGER - Wildcard time says:

      I think a Wigan defender is a nice purchase to make for the short medium term. Figueroa is a good shout. I like Alcaraz also.

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      1. August 29 at 5:43 pm

        TheSportsGuy - you say cabay I say hello says:

        despite the fact he cant play next game?

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    2. August 29 at 5:44 pm

      Jonty says:

      I can see Fig being moved back to central defence. Alcaraz is suspended I think (may need to check re carling cup game) and Beausejour usually plays left wing back. Boyce as right wing back is more assured of a midfield role.

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    3. August 29 at 5:47 pm

      Minty says:

      It was pointed out on here yesterday that with Beusejour back Figueroa is a risk, plus with Alcaraz suspended he will play in the back 3. On that basis Boyce is a better prospect

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      1. August 29 at 5:47 pm

        Minty says:

        What jonty said basically – think i’m running about half hour behind!!

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      2. August 29 at 5:52 pm

        duffnasty says:

        cant afford boyce so maybe cuellar is the man for the job but will probably bench him this weekend. i’d save the transfer so i have 2 next week but don’t want to lose any team value just yet so clark needs to go now. any other 4.5 defenders worth a look this week?

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  6. August 29 at 5:36 pm

    $hahriyar says:

    Ok then mid dilemma, done the WC.

    Should I get Hazard in now at 9.9 before he inevitably rises another .2 mil by GW4 or get Lennon/Pienaar in
    and have a mid of Lennon/Pienaar, Toure, Michu and Nolan.

    Or get in him now and play the mid of Maloney, Toure, Michu and Nolan.

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    1. August 29 at 5:39 pm

      URINDANGER - Wildcard time says:

      If you have a Wigan player, he should be starting in GW3.

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    2. August 29 at 5:39 pm

      Dogba says:

      Isn’t Hazard rise slowing down? Is it impossible that when casuals see him getting 0 points they’ll transfer him out and he’ll drop? Also a lot of people WCed this week, could be carrying him for the price rises and transferring him out before GW3 starts. I’m waiting until saturday at least.

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      1. August 29 at 5:42 pm

        $hahriyar says:

        He has good games immediately after week 3. I don’t see ppl bringing him in just for the rises unless they wanna stick with him after that as I’m doing.

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  7. August 29 at 5:38 pm

    Acquafresca;; Manager of Panathinaikos -ο Παναθηναϊκος με κέρδισε says:

    King Eric, Brian, et al.

    If you had both RVP and Tevez who would you (C) ?

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    1. August 29 at 5:39 pm

      RoysCallerAnne says:

      I have both and I’m still completely undecided.
      Favouring RVP slightly because of nailed-on PKs.

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      1. August 29 at 5:50 pm

        Frankie says:

        Who said, or who has seen, that RVP taking penalty kick for United?

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    2. August 29 at 5:39 pm

      seanrior says:

      tevez

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      1. August 29 at 5:39 pm

        URINDANGER - Wildcard time says:

        +1

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      2. August 29 at 5:44 pm

        Steel Arm - Drogba "Unstoppable, Unforgettable... Irreplaceable." says:

        + loads

        City gonna crush QPR

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    3. August 29 at 5:40 pm

      Billy Gilmore - Nuevo Gerente del Betis says:

      They’re both great options. I’m going Tevez at this stage, but you could always flip a coin if you can’t decide.

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    4. August 29 at 5:40 pm

      ChristIna says:

      So I’m not good enough?

      :roll:

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      1. August 29 at 5:41 pm

        The Light Knight " I don't have tactics, I have Tic Tacs and that's how I stay fresh" says:

        Not good enough to make his top 2 but you do qualify for “et al”

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        1. August 29 at 5:45 pm

          Sold 4 Captains in 7 Years says:

          lol..

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      2. August 29 at 5:41 pm

        beric says:

        +1 :(

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      3. August 29 at 5:42 pm

        Acquafresca;; Manager of Panathinaikos -ο Παναθηναϊκος με κέρδισε says:

        Thought you’d gone.. what’s your take tina? (think i asked you last night?)

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        1. August 29 at 5:43 pm

          ChristIna says:

          Carlito.

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      4. August 29 at 5:42 pm

        King Eric - I don't know ... And neither do you. says:

        I’d imagine it’s because we speak quite frequently in the Deadzone.

        Don’t be so needy ;)

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    5. August 29 at 5:41 pm

      Brian (Not the messiah) says:

      I’d look at the betting odds ;)

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          1. August 29 at 5:44 pm

            Brian (Not the messiah) says:

            lol, equal odds! I’d go Home fixture then…

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            1. August 29 at 5:46 pm

              Acquafresca;; Manager of Panathinaikos -ο Παναθηναϊκος με κέρδισε says:

              But RVP on pens/fks/set pieces?

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              1. August 29 at 5:46 pm

                Brian (Not the messiah) says:

                seems like you’ve made up your own mind ;)

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      1. August 29 at 5:42 pm

        Brian (Not the messiah) says:

        on second thoughts, Tevez is at home. RVP away…

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    6. August 29 at 5:42 pm

      King Eric - I don't know ... And neither do you. says:

      A 50/50 call, which is obviously why you ask. Tevez at home … but I reckon the intangible of being the new guy, the new anticipated guy, the new anticipated guy with his biggest competition out for two months, gives RVP the strong desire to pump ‘em in.

      If I had both, I’d (C) RVP. As it is, I’m going Tevez.

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      1. August 29 at 5:42 pm

        Acquafresca;; Manager of Panathinaikos -ο Παναθηναϊκος με κέρδισε says:

        Saying that I completely agree. And I’m assuming you don’t own Robin?

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        1. August 29 at 5:51 pm

          King Eric - I don't know ... And neither do you. says:

          Nope. Using a wait-and-see as I don’t have the money yet. I’ll wait to see him as being ‘essential’ as last year before stumping up the 13.5.

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    7. August 29 at 5:43 pm

      BoomBoomShacktheroom says:

      Tevez but only just… Still having to properly think about it

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    8. August 29 at 5:44 pm

      $hahriyar says:

      Tevez, treated me well last week :) . The least I could do is give him the armband again.

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      1. August 29 at 6:21 pm

        Over LAN and C:\ Watson Mata Michu Bebe? says:

        Anyone think the ongoing QPR GK situation might make whoever is in nets for this weekend play a blinder?

        Only so much a keeper can do if the defence is generally a bit suspect bit may play a part!

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        1. August 29 at 6:27 pm

          Feanor says:

          Tevez this week, RVP next week.

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  8. August 29 at 5:39 pm

    colonel shoe says:

    i feel like im going to have to get rid of vdv come friday……..worth switching to bale? or just avoid this avb sponsored mess

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    1. August 29 at 5:47 pm

      afcblegend says:

      I think VDV is on his way out as long as Spurs get their own targets. Probably a decision best made come Friday evening / Saturday morning, and you can chill until then!

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    2. August 29 at 5:56 pm

      Ramboros says:

      AVB likes a bit of mobility from his midfielders. Therefore I think he’ll use Siggy rather than VdV. Rotation risk anyway. Take into consideration that Adebayor and Dembele should be ready to play. That’s definately a step up from Defoe and Livermore, and it should make Bale and Siggy/VdV look like better prospects.

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  9. August 29 at 5:40 pm

    LeBron says:

    Hi guys!

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    1. August 29 at 5:41 pm

      beric says:

      Hi Lebron!

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      1. August 29 at 5:45 pm

        LeBron says:

        How are you mate?

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        1. August 29 at 5:45 pm

          beric says:

          I’m good thanks, yourself?

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          1. August 29 at 5:48 pm

            LeBron says:

            Not bad ;) Have a keeper mess that need to sort out at some point when I won’t have any pressing transfers. Want a Foster/Begovic combo. Have Green and Davis myself. I guees looking at the fixtures priority would be getting Foster in for Green, correct?

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            1. August 29 at 5:49 pm

              beric says:

              Yeah I think so

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              1. August 29 at 5:51 pm

                LeBron says:

                Cheers

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  10. August 29 at 5:40 pm

    klegend says:

    Afternoon Gents,

    is it worth a -4 to bring in a Swansea defender?

    Should I take siggurdson out for Hazard now?

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    1. August 29 at 5:47 pm

      TheSportsGuy - you say cabay I say hello says:

      no
      no. VDV might be out with siggy nailed on and starting to click.

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    2. August 29 at 5:49 pm

      Steel Arm - Drogba "Unstoppable, Unforgettable... Irreplaceable." says:

      No hits for def unless serious goal threat

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      1. August 29 at 5:51 pm

        klegend says:

        but i see swansea can get 4 clean sheets in next 6 games?

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    1. August 29 at 5:46 pm

      $hahriyar says:

      I’m shocked that Utd didn’t put in a desperate last minute bid for him very poor from them.

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      1. August 29 at 6:31 pm

        Feanor says:

        Don’t worry, they have Scholes, Carrick, and Cleverly who will dominate midfield for years to come.

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  11. August 29 at 5:44 pm

    itstimmehc - 50 Shades of Graham says:

    Gutted for Green – Signs for QPR, and then 2 games into the season, QPR buy Cesar to replace him :/

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    1. August 29 at 5:46 pm

      The Light Knight " I don't have tactics, I have Tic Tacs and that's how I stay fresh" says:

      It’s his fault for being rubbish unfortunately…. but then again who didn’t know he was rubbish before Sparky signed him (except for Doos)

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    2. August 29 at 5:50 pm

      QPR expects...Taarabt to shine says:

      I’m not, I’ll be fecking delighted if that acquisition is completed :)

      Of all the GK’s we were linked to in summer – and there were many – Green was the one I least wanted to get!!

      Always was they type of GK whose mistakes would turn wins into draws and turn draws into defeats leaving his team fighting to stave off relegation each year….

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      1. August 29 at 11:38 pm

        Gatsby says:

        Serves Green right. Refusing to sign a new improved contract at west ham to move to QPR, now he’s 2nd best. He went for the money, and can rot as a reserve :)

        Julio Cesar is a great signing for QPR.

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  12. August 29 at 5:46 pm

    itstimmehc - 50 Shades of Graham says:

    New post ;)

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  13. August 29 at 5:46 pm

    Nitin Nagaraja says:

    What did I miss?

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      1. August 29 at 5:48 pm

        Nitin Nagaraja says:

        Cheers, Acqua :)

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    1. August 29 at 5:51 pm

      beric says:

      Yaya’s points ;)

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      1. August 29 at 5:52 pm

        Nitin Nagaraja says:

        Smart ass.

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  14. August 29 at 5:47 pm

    Don Draper - When God closes a door, he opens a dress, and Cisse scores! says:

    Cheekiest of punts, but I think I’ll go with Dzeko this week. I’ll transfer him out next week probably for Fletcher (when I see how he goes). Dzeko played both games vs QPR last year, the first as a starter, the second as a sub. He scored 1 and had 1 assist in the first match vs QPR, and in the second…we all remember his scoring in the last game of the season vs QPR. Surely Mancini must consider how a strikers history against another team/defence. Right?

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      1. August 29 at 5:56 pm

        Don Draper - When God closes a door, he opens a dress, and Cisse scores! says:

        I’m on a WC spree, only risking 1 transfer.

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  15. August 29 at 5:48 pm

    Aatish says:

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  16. August 29 at 5:52 pm

    Ishaan-Do join my FPL leagues 70210-32772 and 70210-32818. says:

    DeGea+Cuellar or Krul+Ridgewell.

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  17. August 29 at 5:53 pm

    The Shuffling says:

    How soon do you think Cesar will start playing for QPR? Still too soon this week?

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  18. August 29 at 5:55 pm

    UNITED FORCE says:

    Maybe its a waist of WC, maybe not, time will tell

    Just help me if you want with team to choose. i have two ideas:

    1.
    howard, henderson
    cuellar, demel, collocini, hughes, rangel
    bale, hazard, pienaar, michu, kacaniklic
    RVP, torres, tevez

    2.
    foster, begovic
    demel, rangel, collocini, zabaleta, clyne
    hazard, pienaar, ben arfa, michu, kacaniklic
    rvp, adebayor, tevez
    0.5 in the bank

    thanks for listening me, sorry for borring you

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  19. August 29 at 6:05 pm

    rystar00 says:

    Chaps,

    Which option is better for this GW and long term – your wise opinions are gratefully received!

    Foster (Begovich)

    Baines, Rangel, Demel, (Cuellar, Clyne)

    Michu, KAGAWA, YAYA, Kacaniklic (Hazard)

    Tevez (c), RVP, Petric

    or

    Foster (Begovich)

    Baines, Rangel, Demel, (Cuellar, Clyne)

    Michu, BALE, HBA, Kacaniklic (Hazard)

    Tevez (c), RVP, Petric

    Thanks!

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  20. August 29 at 6:18 pm

    Seamy - Park Colts FC says:

    Beric, just had a quick look at your team. Incredible scoring considering you have neither Michu or Hazard

    Fair Play :-)

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  21. August 29 at 9:02 pm

    conew says:

    What do you think of this arrangement?
    Schwarzer Cerny
    Jenkinson Cuellar Rangel Clyne Demel
    Kagawa Hazard Yaya Toure Michu Kacaniklic
    Adebayor RVP Tevez

    Is the defense is not too weak? on the other hand in the PL hard on certain CS

    Any changes you propose?

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