October
03

Watchlist – Gaston Ramirez

Filed under: The Watchlist - Posted by: Jonty

Canned pies may not be the only famous export of Fray Bentos for long if Southampton’s Gaston Ramirez carries on impressing in the Premier League. Born in the aforementioned Uruguayan town 21 years ago, this highly-rated attacking midfielder was signed by the south coast club at the eleventh hour of the summer transfer window for a club record £12m from Bologna.

His Premier League debut was something of a baptism of fire, coming on as a substitute during Arsenal’s 6-1 mauling of Nigel Adkins’ promoted side, but Ramirez’s talents were already in evidence. Positioned just behind lone striker Rickie Lambert, the new boy created one of the Saints’ best chances in the game with a fine pass, which Lambert ended up skewing wide.

More was to come in his first start, in Gameweek 5’s home hammering of Aston Villa. Once again slotted in just behind Lambert, he gained an assist and a respectable EA Sports Index tally in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) game of 21; not quite enough for bonus points but an indication of his future Fantasy potential. Despite Southampton losing 3-1 to Everton in Gameweek 6 at Goodison last weekend, Ramirez continued to shine, playing the full 90 minutes and scoring his side’s only goal.

Throughout his fledgling career goals have been a hallmark of his play, scoring 12 in 58 appearances for Bologna during his two-year stint at the club, including eight in his final Serie A season. The indications are that he could even make double figures this term if Southampton continue to pursue their attacking style of play.

While among the priciest of Southampton midfielders at 6.0 in the FPL game, Ramirez still represents something of a bargain if he continues to play in “the hole”. He is currently the top midfielder for the Saints in terms of FPL points per game, with an average of 4.3. Priced at 5.5 in the Sky Sports game, the Uruguayan he is also proving profitable, notching 18 points after just two starts.

Intriguingly, Ramirez looks a strong differential across the Fantasy games – only 0.4% of FPL managers have currently acquired his services, while even less (0.3%) in the Sky Sports game have decided he’s worth a flutter. With a strong run of fixtures over the next six Gameweeks, (FUL, wha, TOT,wba, SWA, qpr) Lambert will no doubt pick up plenty of interest, affording Ramirez the chance to sneak under the radar and plunder the points until the bandwagon inevitably begins.

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1,875 Responses to “Watchlist – Gaston Ramirez”

  1. October 4 at 8:46 am

    joe90 says:

    RMT:
    Vorm (Jussi)
    Baines, Hangeland, Rangel (O’Brien) (Barnett)
    Fellaini, Yaya Toure, Kagawa, Michu, Hazard
    RVP, Lambert (Pog)

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    1. October 4 at 8:47 am

      Woy of the Wovers says:

      Meh!!

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      1. October 4 at 8:49 am

        Team Hayemaker says:

        Def a 3-5-2 team every week

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        1. October 4 at 8:56 am

          Woy of the Wovers says:

          Needs to shift Kagawa to someone more reliable IMO.

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    2. October 4 at 9:08 am

      sukrut23 says:

      can improve a lot.

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      1. October 4 at 9:38 pm

        shaggyrox says:

        Do you think gervinho will be starting this weeknd? What about Clyne as n option in defense?

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  2. October 4 at 8:47 am

    Martin says:

    Team for this Gameweek, Thoughts?

    Foster
    Walker Gibbs A.Cole
    Gervinho Michu Fellaini Hazzard
    Torres Petric Tevez

    Subs: Krul, Clyne, Noble Barnett

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    1. October 4 at 8:50 am

      Woy of the Wovers says:

      Is that Bo, Luke or Daisy in your midfield?

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    2. October 4 at 9:09 am

      sukrut23 says:

      Good to go.

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  3. October 4 at 8:49 am

    heco87 says:

    Any Spurs fans around? Interested in the prospects of Caulker … Have got £0.5m in the bank to upgrade Ian Harte and if he is likely to hold his spot when Naughton returns, he could be a good option. Thoughts?

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    1. October 4 at 8:50 am

      Pap Le Cissier says:

      Asked a mate the same thing the other night. He said great player but if youre looking for.cs out of spurs then youre being dafy. He reckons theyll be like Norwich last year

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    2. October 4 at 8:51 am

      roscola says:

      No clean sheets yet. Zero.

      I am coming round to the idea that AVB isn’t on crack but I’d want to see them keep a single clean sheet before I invest in their defence.

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      1. October 4 at 8:54 am

        heco87 says:

        Yeah maybe, same could be said for City though and those sort of stats are just waiting to be broken. Seems Caulker is a good threat from set pieces too.

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        1. October 4 at 8:58 am

          Pap Le Cissier says:

          Just seems like to much of a risk for me, dont even fancy spurs to keep a cs v Villa this week.

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        2. October 4 at 9:07 am

          roscola says:

          I would say the same about City. Which is why I don’t have any of their expensive 2-point-per-week defenders

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    3. October 4 at 8:58 am

      Malcolm Tucker for England Manager says:

      If rumours of a falling out between AVB and BAE are right i can see the spuds back four being settled as walker, gallas, caulker and vert as it is working well

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  4. October 4 at 8:49 am

    Pap Le Cissier says:

    After last night my mind is made up, play Tevez and give him.the armband…

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    1. October 4 at 8:50 am

      Team Hayemaker says:

      Just the first part for me.

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      1. October 4 at 8:52 am

        Pap Le Cissier says:

        Feeling a bit gutsey this gw! Still cant decide on the crouch and morrison saga!

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    2. October 4 at 9:53 am

      obpiero says:

      same here, tevez always does the job

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  5. October 4 at 8:50 am

    Woy of the Wovers says:

    Would Tevez -> Lambert be considered madness by most sensible people?

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    1. October 4 at 8:50 am

      Team Hayemaker says:

      Not that bad to be fair.

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    2. October 4 at 8:51 am

      Sporting ABG says:

      yes.

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      1. October 4 at 8:53 am

        Woy of the Wovers says:

        So the next question would be:

        Do that make it an inspirational one – ie correct but defying logic?

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        1. October 4 at 8:56 am

          Malcolm Tucker for England Manager says:

          More lucky if it works. As every fpl transfer ultimately is, but you can use data to make decisions more likely to be lucky. I would keep Tevez myself (so i am)

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          1. October 4 at 9:08 am

            Woy of the Wovers says:

            What’s likely to sway it is that it is a saved transfer so another to use for next week. After that it is a simple Tevez v Lambert battle and if I were putting evens money on it then I would have a pile of cash on the little Neanderthal.

            So Tevez stays and I can no consider him among the armband contenders.

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        2. October 4 at 9:03 am

          Pap Le Cissier says:

          Still think its a whole can of crazy

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    3. October 4 at 8:53 am

      Pap Le Cissier says:

      This week, DEFINATELY MADNESS!

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    4. October 4 at 8:57 am

      Sparky6670 says:

      Mad unless it’s to free cash for a desperate move elsewhere? May be reading too much into it but rested in midweek gives me more confidence of a start

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  6. October 4 at 8:52 am

    robdag says:

    Apologies, lost on last page:

    So here’s my woefully under performing team (Last two weeks I have had below average points):

    Jaas, Davis
    Baines, Demel, McAuley, Rafael, Rangel
    HBA, Routledge, Hazard, Michu, Guthrie
    Berb, RPV, Tevez

    I think the people that need to come out first are Guthrie, Routledge and Davis.

    Was thinking Routledge –> Sterling would be the best transfer option this week.

    thoughts much appreciated.

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    1. October 4 at 9:01 am

      Pap Le Cissier says:

      Id be tempted to.wait gor.a.better indication whether he or dyer will start this weekend if possible. If im reading right, you could potentially do routledge to dyer? Sterling is just overrated fpl wise i reckon, especially if you look at mf who have scored more points for the same value or less.

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      1. October 4 at 9:07 am

        boffster says:

        What about Rout. to Sidwell. Nice fixtures.

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        1. October 4 at 9:11 am

          Pap Le Cissier says:

          Is sidwell nailed on? I thought he was a rotation risk? But yes, a viable.option if not. Teres plently in that bracket. Once my pressing transfers are done im going guthrie to puncheon

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          1. October 4 at 9:30 am

            boffster says:

            as long as Diarra’s knee is stuffed Sidwell should have a place. At least a month if not more.

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      2. October 4 at 9:09 am

        Woy of the Wovers says:

        At that price, you have very few and their points are very likely to be subject to early season volatility so I would not read too much into the scores of cheap midfielders at this stage.

        Personally, I think Sterling could be great value.

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        1. October 4 at 9:15 am

          Pap Le Cissier says:

          Good point, just after reading stats from.last season about southampton, puncheon was the main supplier for the team last year

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    2. October 4 at 9:02 am

      Woy of the Wovers says:

      I think you might want to rebalance your team. If you have RVP up front then I think you can easily cope with two of the cheaper strikers while your midfield needs improving. you are also weak on Everton/Spurs/Arsenal.

      Saving the transfer will give you more options for next week. This week you can easily put out 3-4-3 (if there is any week to put out 3 players for an out-of-form Swansea it is this one) and then see about transfers next week.

      For the record, Routledge to Sterling might be OK for this week but wouldn’t Guthrie be a better player to get rid of this week?

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      1. October 4 at 9:22 am

        robdag says:

        Agreed. Getting RVP really threw the balance of my team out.

        Now that Tevez is not going to be playing 90 mins week in week out, I’ll downgrade him to improve the midfield.

        I may well save the transfer and then downgrade Tevez next week in able to upgrade one of the midfielders.

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    3. October 4 at 9:13 am

      Simon1983 says:

      Swansea at home to Reading though and Liverpool home to stoke, i’d be tempted to stick and not play that transfer right now. Routledge like Michu has had a below average three weeks but a game against Reading should tell us whether Michu/Routledge are worth keeping medium term. Plus Stoke don’t tend to ship too many goals as a rule apart from the occasional 5-0.

      The last 3 games vs Liverpool results have gone 4-0, 2-0, 0-0 (last season). I’d expect Liverpool to edge the game and they’ll be reasonably high on confidence but i think Stoke will be very difficult to breakdown as usual. They’ve conceeded 4 goals in 3 away games this season whereas Reading have let in 5 goals from 2 matches, so on that Maths Reading are more likely to ship the goals. All logic can fly out of the window though if the Norwich game sends the reds supanova but they’ll probs need a quick goal if it’s to be a ‘four niler’ like 3 seasons ago.

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      1. October 4 at 9:15 am

        Malcolm Tucker for England Manager says:

        But i would doubt Rout starting. Dyer and hernandez likely to be the Main wingers

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        1. October 4 at 9:18 am

          Pap Le Cissier says:

          My point exactly, but agree with his logic. Wait and see if Laudrup gives anything away tomorrow

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        2. October 4 at 9:30 am

          Simon1983 says:

          Forgot to factor that!

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  7. October 4 at 9:03 am

    The Kuqi Monster says:

    do we think gervinho will nail down a spot in the starting 11? fancy him or santi for arsenal’s nice run of fixtures and gervinho is 1.9m cheaper…

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    1. October 4 at 9:05 am

      Pap Le Cissier says:

      For the time being yes. Although Wenger gave an interview yesterday in the sun (i think) and confirmed Girouds confidence is shot after missing 3 good chances in 3 seperate games. So he said he will still play him against the “lesser oposition” to try and get him scoring again.

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    2. October 4 at 9:06 am

      Mozart_s Balls says:

      I’m considering Santi -> Gervinho myself…getting a bit annoyed that Santi does so much work that doesn’t translate to fantasy points. And 1.9 is a lot of money…

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      1. October 4 at 9:11 am

        Woy of the Wovers says:

        Is Gervinho classified as a midfielder!! I missed that.

        May need to look closely at my current midfield. Noble -> Gervinho coupled with a downgrade among the forwards might be a smart move next week.

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  8. October 4 at 9:03 am

    Pap Le Cissier says:

    @sporting, still here mate? Could use a final confirmation on my transfer plan this week

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  9. October 4 at 9:06 am

    greggles says:

    People tell me to save my transfer for this week, but I am really undecided. Plus, who do I bench?

    Jaask
    Baines/McAuley/Demel/Gorkss/Davies
    Nolan/Cazorla/Michu/HBA/Fellaini
    RVP/Lambert/Tevez

    What do you think? Probably Tevez (c) given that he didn’t play last night?

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    1. October 4 at 9:14 am

      boffster says:

      Maybe, but I had to get rid of him. With a face only a mother could love he needs to be a point scoring monster to stay in this monster’s team.

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    2. October 4 at 9:14 am

      Woy of the Wovers says:

      You’d need to come up with a decent transfer option for this week. The only obvious ones I can see this week would involve pulling apart a decent enough squad.

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      1. October 4 at 9:15 am

        greggles says:

        I know, that is the conundrum. The only concerns are missing the Bale/Suarez bandwagons (although I remain unconvinced by Suarez). Saving 2 for next week would give me good options. Thanks for the advice. You’ve made my decision for me. Now for who to bench…

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        1. October 4 at 9:20 am

          Malcolm Tucker for England Manager says:

          Save the transfer and plan an exit strategy for Michu either next week or week after.

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    3. October 4 at 9:18 am

      Simon1983 says:

      Tough to know, Mancini could just be resting Tevez. I was watching them/him at the Cottage last weekend and Tevez looked dangerous without scoring (hence he was awarded 2 bonus points). Mancini pointed out that he’d played 120 minutes in the league cup last midweek so there was a thought he’d be on the bench for the game, but Mancini played him then subbed him on 67 mins. Maybe last night he actually decided to properly rest him for saturday. I’d be interested to know as well as he’s in my team!

      I too have a transfer but also lots of home games so will probably save it for a reshuffle if Michu doesn’t get some points on the board

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      1. October 4 at 9:41 am

        SackWenger says:

        To me Tevez starts on Saturday and with no international fixtures for him, I see whoever partners him coming off before him. So he will be my captain this weekend.

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  10. October 4 at 9:09 am

    boffster says:

    RMT please.
    Just played wildcard. Team was going well for fist few weeks but felt adrift and in need of surgery.
    I’ve shipped out Hazzard and Michu, cashing in on the price rises as much as anything else.
    And I fancy Bale over Hazzard over the next few weeks.
    I am concerned that I have too much invested at the back/goal.

    Foster (Mignolet)
    Cashley, Baines, Jenkinson (Clark, Demel)
    Bale, Pienaar, B. Arfa, Gervinho (Sidwell)
    Torres, Suarez (Fletcher)

    Cheers :-)

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    1. October 4 at 9:11 am

      boffster says:

      and 1.5 in the bank

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      1. October 4 at 9:17 am

        Pap Le Cissier says:

        Looks good, although not long now till Sanga is back. What about using the cash to upgrade HBA to Silva/Cazorla?

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        1. October 4 at 9:23 am

          boffster says:

          Nice thought. Could do HBA to Cazorla.
          Would need rid of Gervinho then……

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          1. October 4 at 9:28 am

            Pap Le Cissier says:

            Ah! Well, as a toon fan, i think HBA is in for a bit of quiet run in this new 4-4-2 formation we are playing (4-3-3 last year) and aftwr Silcas performance last weekend, im expecting him to tear sunderland a new one. Soooo…….

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  11. October 4 at 9:09 am

    mr messi says:

    Still no auto subs. This is now laughable.

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    1. October 4 at 9:22 am

      Serenity Now says:

      Rankings changed ages ago for some reason, not sure how they changed before the points update.

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    2. October 4 at 9:32 am

      Waldaz says:

      We’ll be stuck in gameweek 6 forevah.

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  12. October 4 at 9:13 am

    Casterly Rock Rovers says:

    Getting closer to my WC deadline now…

    Foster, Begovic
    Baines, Demel, Clyne, Davies, Nelsen
    Bale, Silva, Mata, Cazorla, Michu
    Aguero, Berbatov, Lambert

    It’s a bit weak at the back, but I don’t see where the value is coming from in expensive defenders this year. I’d take a Chelsea one, but their next fixtures are awful. Basically waiting a few weeks to see which defense emerges as reliable from the big teams.

    Front eight just seems crazy that you can afford that kind of thing really. Each of the big teams covered except United – simply because I don’t know who to take from the team that won’t be subject to rotation. Doubled up on City because they have SUN, @WBA, SWA, @WHU, TOT, AVL in the next few.

    Berbatov is injured, I know, but I can field 7 of that 8 this week, and I’ll want him in right away for next week, so I may as well not waste a FT, right?

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    1. October 4 at 9:20 am

      Count Of Monte Hristo - Heisenberg 1 Gus Fring 0 says:

      Yeah apart from Baines who you have there isn’t alot of value for money at the back. Rafael/Gibbs are good in addition to Baines but I don’t think the cheapies is such a bad idea. Gives you plenty rotation to pick the best 2 from 4 each week.

      Mignolet has been a beast for me. I prefer him to Foster slightly although he is a solid option too.

      Front 8 is insane. How about HBA + Gervinho instead of Cazorla + Michu? Maybe not for the next couple of weeks but longer term.

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      1. October 4 at 9:26 am

        Casterly Rock Rovers says:

        For Gervinho 13 shots in total, 3 on target, 3 goals. That’s a similar level to a player like Walters, and I’m not even sure he’ll keep his spot with Walcott and Giroud going for that central spot too.I’d much rather have Cazorla who I think still has the highest chances created of ANY midfielder, and passes the eye test.

        Ben Arfa is the same, I don’t really see a lot of value there and regardless Michu is a good short-term pick with his next few fixtures. After those I’d be turning my attention to someone like Pienaar or Nolan probably.

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    2. October 4 at 9:21 am

      sidd5678 says:

      Awesome team. Keep the FT and see what needs to be done later, How much in the bank ???

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    3. October 4 at 9:22 am

      Simon1983 says:

      Ashley Cole for attacking intent is possibly worth it, though might be worth having a look at Stoke/Sunderland/West Brom for defenders as clean sheets for home games much more of a possibility. I have Kompany and i’m thinking that he might need to go. This weekends results should tell us alot

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      1. October 4 at 9:28 am

        Casterly Rock Rovers says:

        Stoke and West Brom are covered in my keepers. I like them, but I’m not sure I ever want to be doubling down on their defences with a keeper+defender combo.

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    4. October 4 at 9:26 am

      Hubert says:

      Looks good aside from who to bench each week… Perhaps downgrade a mid and invest the difference into defense?

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      1. October 4 at 9:29 am

        Casterly Rock Rovers says:

        Thing is with only City being doubled in the front 8 I have a wide range of teams, and with a wide range of teams there’s always *someone* who has a poor fixture. It’s pretty much going to be between Berbatov/Lambert/Michu anyway, and all of those seem to perform much better at home.

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  13. October 4 at 9:16 am

    skooldaze says:

    Maybe a column on the auto subs from FFS? Surely they have contacts that can enlighten us as there seems to be a comment every page on the situation

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    1. October 4 at 9:17 am

      Malcolm Tucker for England Manager says:

      Best In The Wooooooorld

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    2. October 4 at 9:17 am

      mr messi says:

      It would be nice to know what the hell is going on.

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      1. October 4 at 9:23 am

        Mark says:

        All I know is this – ISM are waiting on confirmed data from the Press Association from the weekend matches. Until they have this, they cannot complete the points allocation and draw a line under it and until they do that, they cannot process auto subs.

        It all stems from the issues PA faced with interrupted services with sources like BBC, Sky and of course, the Premier League at the weekend. The delay with auto-subs is a knock-on. ISM are just waiting to be absolutely certain that all the scores are correct according to PA data.

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        1. October 4 at 9:24 am

          John Terry's Dog (nee. frankie_fryer) says:

          good answer mark, if you want you can tell them that my 2 one pointers did happen, that maybe speed things up

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        2. October 4 at 9:26 am

          skooldaze says:

          Good answer Mark.

          Sure it will make an appearance as a Granville’s gripe ;)

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          1. October 4 at 9:35 am

            Cool J says:

            This means we are close to a new post. Great news

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        3. October 4 at 9:33 am

          HelloSidney says:

          I knew it was about that but seriosuly, how long does it take, it’s been 5 days now since the live updating went pear-shaped… I could have watched all the matches myself in that time and did the points myself.

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          1. October 4 at 9:35 am

            skooldaze says:

            I only have a 1 pointer coming from the bench. Seriously my team is performing at this stage the worse in about 9 seasons.

            I fear its going to be a potential 12 point hitter this week!

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  14. October 4 at 9:22 am

    John Terry's Dog (nee. frankie_fryer) says:

    I completely ignored week 2 of fantasy champions league like i promised, hope that is a lesson to you FCL bosses. You wont be making those mistakes again in a hurry.
    oh and i hope you are paying attention FPL, the same could happen to you at any time

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  15. October 4 at 9:27 am

    Simon1983 says:

    Here’s my team – any advice on how i could improve it? Not convinced by Kompany currently and also be doubt over Tevez’ team selection. Not sure about Suarez (dives too much), and also over the Michu/Hazard midfield options. Tempted to see how things go this weekend as easy’ish fixtures?

    Foster (Rudd)
    Reid, Kompany, Baines (Tate, Briggs)
    Michu, Hazard, Duff, Pienaar, Toure
    Tevez, Torres, (Pogrebniak)

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    1. October 4 at 9:30 am

      sidd5678 says:

      POg, torres, Komp get rid of them one by one asap…………

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  16. October 4 at 9:28 am

    villian-ty says:

    time to rid fletcher for lambert?
    correct?

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    1. October 4 at 9:39 am

      pjomara says:

      After this week Sunderland have:
      NEW, sto, AST, eve, ful, WBA, QPR, nor
      That’s as good a set of fixtures you could hope for.

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  17. October 4 at 9:29 am

    Zizou says:

    on wildcard at moment

    have begovic jussi in goals

    in defence i have ivanovic baines and demel,

    need 2 more defenders for 4m each to partner them

    any suggestions?

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    1. October 4 at 9:32 am

      sidd5678 says:

      Clyne,davies

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    2. October 4 at 9:35 am

      Pap Le Cissier says:

      Not who will get you more than a max of 2 points per week. Qhy not open to 4.5? Many more options with better returns. Only one i would consider for 4m is davies at swanse (but could be a rotation risk) and clyne from southampton, although very lomited source of cs points

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  18. October 4 at 9:32 am

    Cool J says:

    http://sports.williamhill.com/.....corer.html

    Goal scoring odds if anyone is interested

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    1. October 4 at 9:53 am

      Cool J says:

      Looks like no one. Ok suit yourselves

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  19. October 4 at 9:34 am

    goonerbyron says:

    RMT for this week please guys.. Is it worth making a transfer or should I leave my team alone??

    Foster (Begovic)
    Baines Cole Hughes (Demel) (Cuellar)
    Bale (c) Michu Nolan Pienaar (Guthrie)
    RVP (vc) Tevez Podolski

    Cheers for any advice!

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    1. October 4 at 9:37 am

      Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:

      Leave it. 2 FT’s always handy in the international beak.

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      1. October 4 at 9:38 am

        ChristIna says:

        Still keeping Carlito?

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  20. October 4 at 9:36 am

    Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:

    Did Santi assist any of the three goals last night? Can someone tell me who assisted the goals?

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    1. October 4 at 9:37 am

      goonerbyron says:

      Giroud, Gervinho, Arteta

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  21. October 4 at 9:39 am

    Tommytour - Show us what you Gotze says:

    If Berba is classed as fit by Jol, would you go for him over Lambert?

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    1. October 4 at 9:41 am

      ChristIna says:

      Tough one that. I think so.

      So why am i considering Lambert then?

      :???:

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      1. October 4 at 9:44 am

        Tommytour - Show us what you Gotze says:

        It’s risky though with him just coming back from injury, allows me to go Ramirez also which tempts me.

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  22. October 4 at 9:40 am

    teddy says:

    All I want for Christmas is for my autosubs to be processed.

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  23. October 4 at 9:42 am

    Ace Ventura says:

    Ben Arfa / Fellaini / Michu / Hazard / Kacaniklic

    Berbatov / RVP / Tevez

    1FT

    1) Stick this week?
    2) Tevez to Suarez? (feel like im chasing and i l’pool don’t play well against Stoke)
    3) Tevez to Torres? (will be a 4pt hit as i need to DG elsewhere)
    4) Barfa to Gervinho
    5) Kacaniklic to Sterling

    • 2 replies
     
    1. October 4 at 9:44 am

      sidd5678 says:

      STick

      • 0 replies
       
    2. October 4 at 9:46 am

      Knowsley Harrier says:

      Got / Got / Got / Got / Pienaar
      Got / Got / Got

      Similar situation my friend, I’m sticking to save transfer. Tevez never played in Champ League so good chance he’ll start, and Stoke very tight at the back.

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  24. October 4 at 9:44 am

    GreenWindmill says:

    NEW POST

    http://www.fantasyfootballscou.....he-rescue/

    (And this isn’t one of the joke links!)

    • 1 reply
     
    1. October 4 at 9:47 am

      Berbilly Gilmore - Nuevo Gerente del Betis says:

      :D

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  25. October 4 at 9:45 am

    Sporting ABG says:

    here we go, patched up team for the third week in a row:

    Foster (Fed)
    Baines, Rangel, Clyne (Hange, Demel)
    Cazorla, Nolan, Pienaar, Hazard (Kaca)
    RvP, Graham, Tevez

    1FT and 0.6m

    with an international break full of surprises and a wildcard in my pocket, it’s probably my last week with this motley crew.

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    1. October 4 at 9:46 am

      GreenWindmill says:

      Slap it on the new post Sporting, there’s a good fella…

      • 1 reply
       
      1. October 4 at 9:47 am

        Sporting ABG says:

        nah, not THAT bothered mate.

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        1. October 4 at 9:52 am

          GreenWindmill says:

          Ha, fair enough. I guess if you’re wildcarding you’re looking for a 1 week punt then? Maybe a WBA striker in for Graham? (Can’t be bothered to do the sums to check it works)

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  26. October 4 at 9:45 am

    Optimus says:

    finding it hard to move kagawa out of my team for bale even though it should be a sure thing..kagawa in the hole behind both roo/rvp could be fruitful if they play the same formation they did during the week

    how do ye think utd will line up this w/e?

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    1. October 4 at 10:04 am

      Mr. Paul With the ICE-CREAM says:

      dont do it
      this is my line up
      – –rvp-kag
      roon-clev/ando-nani
      ——-carrick——-
      back 4
      lindu

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Goalkeepers

Player Club Factors
No Change Hart MCI B, Vs
Up Cech CHE B, Vs
Up Robles WIG C, Vs, £
No Change Lloris TOT C, Vs
No Change Foster WBA C, Vs
No Change Vorm SWA C, Vs
No Change Mignolet SUN B, Vs
No Change De Gea MUN A
Up Boruc SOT B, Vs, £
No Change Jääskeläinen WHM A
No Change Begovic STO C
No Change Howard EVE A

Defenders

Player Club Factors
No Change Kompany MCI B, Vs, Rest
No Change Vertonghen TOT A, Vs, Rest
Up Luiz CHE A, Vs, Rest
No Change Baines EVE A
Up Boyce WIG C, Vs, OoP
Down Bassong NOR B, Vs
Up McAuley WBA C, Vs
Down Johnson LIV B
Up Jones MUN A
No Change Sagna ARS B
Up Huth STO C
No Change Cuéllar SUN B, Vs, £
No Change Rangel SWA C, Vs
Up Clyne SOT B, Vs, £

Midfielders

Player Club Factors
Up Bale TOT A, Vs
No Change Mata CHE C, Vs, Rest
Up Walcott ARS C, OoP
Up Hazard CHE B, Vs, Rest, Inj
Up Maloney WIG B, Vs, £
No Change Y Touré MCI B, Vs
No Change Silva MCI B, Vs, Inj
No Change Fellaini EVE C
No Change Coutinho LIV B
Up Morrison WBA C, Vs
Down Cazorla ARS C
No Change Snodgrass NOR B
Up Kagawa MUN B, Rest
Up Walters STO B
Down Lallana SOT C, Vs
Down Sissoko NEW C

Forwards

Player Club Factors
Up Tevez MCI A, Vs, Rest
Up Koné WIG B, Vs, £
Down van Persie MUN A, Vs
Up Sturridge LIV B
Up Lukaku WBA B, Vs, Rest
Up Benteke AVL A
Down Aguero MCI B, Vs, Inj
Up Rodriguez SOT A, Vs, £
Up Defoe TOT B, Vs, Rest
Down Lambert SOT C, Vs
Down Rooney MUN C
Up Carroll WHM A, VsX
Up Ba CHE C, Vs, Rest
Down Berbatov FUL C
Up Cissé NEW B
Down Remy QPR B

Selection Factors

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Vs Favourable Fixtures
VsX Unfavourable Fixtures
Rest Rotation Risk
Inj Injured/Returning from Injury
OoP Out of Position
£ Potential Bargain
Sus Suspended/Near Suspension

“I love to attack and I love to go up front...It is a little more difficult than when you are playing centre-back. If you play the way that I want to play, I think my influence is better as a left-back. For the team, it is best that I play as a centre-back. I like to bring the ball out. You need to move the game quickly, and that is one of my qualities as well.”

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