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Scout Report – Lewis Holtby

Tottenham made their first acquisition of the winter transfer window by snapping up Lewis Holtby from Schalke earlier today. The 22-year-old midfielder had previously agreed to join the north London outfit on a free transfer next July but the deal has been pushed through by Daniel Levy earlier than anticipated, for a fee reportedly in the region of £2m.

Only a week ago, Andre Villas-Boas was somewhat sceptical of acquiring Holtby this month but the Spurs boss was nevertheless quick to sing the player’s praises:

“Lewis is a player of tremendous potential, one that we are extremely happy to have here. (He is) a very, very creative player and can play in different positions – he’s been tremendously educated in his football and has lots of experience for such a young player. We have high expectations for him.”

The Statistics

Released by Borussia MGladbach as a youngster, Holtby moved to second-tier German outfit Alemannia Aachen and, after working his way up their youth system, made his debut in the 2007-08 campaign. The midfielder mustered just two first-team appearances in his first season but the following year, a return of eight goals and 10 assists over 31 games persuaded Schalke to shell out for his services prior to 2009-10.

After producing a pair of assists in nine games, Holtby was farmed out on loan to VFL Bochum in the second half of his debut campaign, returning a couple of goals and two assists in 14 appearances. The following season he was loaned out again and made his mark at FSV Mainz 05 with four goals and 10 assists from 30 matches. Having justified his worth in German’s top division, Holtby was installed as a first-team regular by his parent club the following campaign – six goals and a pair of assists last term was followed by four goals and seven assists in 19 appearances this year; a clear sign of both his eye for goal and creativity.

On the international front, Holtby has represented Germany from Under 19 to Under 21 level, scoring 18 goals from 38 appearances, and has also turned out at senior level on three occasions.

The Prospects

Holtby’s versatility makes it difficult to ascertain his likely starting position under Villas-Boas. One theory is that the transfer has been brought forward due to Sandro’s season-ending knee injury sustained earlier at QPR this month, with the German set to tuck in alongside Mousa Dembele in the double-pivot – a fair assumption, given that the likes of Tom Huddlestone has failed to make an impact, while Scott Parker has only just returned from a long-term Achilles problem. Certainly, while Holtby has impressed as a playmaker, he’s also more than capable of grafting in the middle of the park and affords Villas-Boas a definite option from a deeper berth.

Alternatively, 22 of Holtby’s 24 starts in all competitions for Schalke this season have been in the role in “the hole”. Given that the German side also utilise a 4-2-3-1 formation, the new boy would fit seamlessly behind a lone forward and lend his creative weight to a berth that has seen Gylfi Sigurdsson and Emmanuel Adebayor fail to flourish. Although Clint Dempsey is starting to return to form, the US international will be worried by Holtby’s arrival. Gareth Bale and Aaron Lennon are pretty much nailed-on out wide, leaving one position up for grabs in the attacking midfield three and with Adebayor also in the mix as a more withdrawn forward behind Defoe, Dempsey could be edged back onto the bench, despite some recent impressive displays.

In Fantasy terms, then, much is dependent on how each game views him. If Fantasy Premier League (FPL) looks upon Holtby as a central midfielder, a price of around 6.0 could be on the cards, while a cost of around 7.5 to 8.0 is likelier if they expect him to be utilised as an advanced playmaker. Ideally, then, the best scenario would be for Fantasy games to price him in accordance with deep-lying midfielders, only for Villas-Boas to field up further up the pitch – giving us a budget-friendly route into Tottenham’s midfield as the north London outfit step up their pursuit of a Champions League spot over the remainder of the season.

Further Reference

Lewis Holtby Wikipedia
Lewis Holtby Statistics
Lewis Holtby YouTube

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3,413 Comments Post a Comment
  1. LOL LINGARD SCORED
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    Hey guys, what time will they put the scout picks up?

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    1. The Gambler.
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      About 1pm

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      1. LOL LINGARD SCORED
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        Cheers 🙂

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  2. SuperOsçarBaby
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    chelsea should buy kaka! ....

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  3. DementedFlamingo
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    Clark or Davies?

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    1. McTown
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      davies i reckon for no good reason

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  4. Piggs Boson
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    If Tellitubby leaves, it will be interesting to see if Mancini buys a new striker.

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    1. Scroobius Mac
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      In the summer maybe. Still got 3 into 2 places as it is and only the League and Fa Cup to worry about.

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  5. MDK
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    How many people got Podolski on a short term punt for the DGW and are now holding him after this goal and three assists.

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    1. NABIL - FPL otai
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      tbh i'd keep him if not on WC. on form & peno duties. since i'm on WC, i haave no option but to ditch him.

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  6. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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    Anyone know if AU770$ for a 9 month old Nikon 17-55mm 2.8G IF ED DX a good buy? Looks brand new, seller says he wants to Transition to Full frame which is a reasonable argument. Lens looks almost brand new. Want to use it for my D7000.

    RRP for that lens is 1500?

    Buy it or find another ebayer?

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    1. DementedFlamingo
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      What do you mean he wants to transition to full frame? That would normally be regarding the body not the lens?

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      1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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        Yes its a DX lens, so hes getting rid of his DX Lens obviously wants to purchase a FX lens.

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        1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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          and presumably an FX body

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      2. bradbury1
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        yeh, he would need to upgrade the body to go full frame, seems very cheap

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        1. bradbury1
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          unless he has a fx body already

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        2. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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          Still has 3 month warranty so may as well go for it? THoughts?

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          1. DementedFlamingo
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            Depends if you really want that lens... or do you just like that price. Im actually more cannon kit so cant really comment on Nikon. I have a 50mm prime lens 1.8 for portaits.... but for everyday shots have a lens with a wider range. I think 17-75mm

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            1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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              I have a 35mm prime. Just looking for a quality Carry zoom lens. I was considering the Nikon 17-55 and the Sigma 17-50

              Brand new the Nikorr is 1400 odd dollars and the sigma is 700. Went on Ebay and found this absolute bargain and i just bought it 🙂

              What Camera have you got? I have a d7000

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              1. DementedFlamingo
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                Cannon 450D. Meeting my needs at mo

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  7. McTown
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    last question for the day, best mid for 6.8 guys? have my eyes on snod and his next 4 great fixtures

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    1. Siva Mohan
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      Pienaar

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      1. McTown
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        have fellanini though

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    2. Koflok
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      Pieenar if you don't have Fellaini

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      1. Koflok
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        then Pablo Hernandez for a punt and possible DGW

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      2. McTown
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        see above

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    3. dinamika
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      AJ

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      1. McTown
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        have fletcher so not keen on him, think i just keep snod this week then asses possible dgw options later on as will have 0.5 spare

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  8. Valar(Keith)
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    Are we 100% sure Sturridge is nailed on?

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    1. McTown
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      best to get suarez

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    2. tw
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      100% sure he's more nailed on that torres 😉

      and 99% sure he's nailed on in general

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    3. Acquafresca
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      Nailed on yes, but unsure about PT with Borini lurking.

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      1. Billy Gilmore
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        Borini isn't threatening anyone.

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        1. AnfieldCat87
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          Nailed on! We'll see what happens when Coutinho is ready but reckon Sturr, Suarez will play together for much of the rest of the season.

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  9. Koflok
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Finalized my WC team

    DDG
    Zaba - Dawson - Cameron
    Mata - Walcott - Michu - Bale
    RVP - Aguero - Sturridge

    Rudd | Guthrie - Davies - Pearce

    Plan for DGW:
    Get Suarez and Johnson in for Aguero and Zaba. No hits

    Reverse the transfer the week after for -4 and field:

    DDG
    Zaba - Dawson - Cameron - Pearce
    Mata - Walcott - Bale - Guthrie
    RVP - Aguero

    Rudd | Sturridge - Michu - Davies

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    1. Acquafresca
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Something will go wrong to change these plans. Bookmark it 😉

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      1. Koflok
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        Yeah probably. 😀

        Doesn't hurt to plan ahead especially though with a hectic DGW week coming up.

        But current squad should be okay, yes?

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    2. Scroobius Mac
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      DDG and Rudd is a no-goer.

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      1. Koflok
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        Yeah this is the most common I get from people. Got only 0.2m in the bank, can't do Federici unfortunately.

        I'll take my chances with him. Got a feeling he will be nailed on nowadays.

        And I'm a hard-headed hipster wanting to go the non-mainstream route. 😛

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        1. Scroobius Mac
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          11 years, 2 months ago

          Get Bunn then. I'm not anti DDG but he won't play every game with the champions league so you need a back-up.

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    3. Blue Lion
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Pretty Similar to mine.
      See below. Only thing I am concerned is Aguero, Giroud or Suarez from right now(will prevent-4).

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      1. Koflok
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        I know Aguero or Suarez + 4 was on my mind as well.

        I have been planing to take Aguero in for some weeks now, so I'll just follow my gut.

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        1. AnfieldCat87
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          11 years, 2 months ago

          Suarez is more nailed on though... Tevez and Dzeko threaten Agueros starting spot. besides Aguero mostly scores when City play well. Suarez scores no matter how bad Pool play. (LFC supporter)

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  10. Blue Lion
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Who'll score more?

    1)Aguero(qpr,LIV)

    2)Giroud(LIV,STO)

    3)Suarez(ars,mci) -4

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    1. tw
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      aguero

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    2. Acquafresca
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      Giroud.

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      1. Acquafresca
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        On form. Aguero just back from injury.

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    3. Sarnab
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      Aguero

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    4. Blue Lion
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      Haha...I knew both of you!
      Reasoning please.

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      1. Blue Lion
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        @TW & @Acqua

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        1. Acquafresca
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          above.

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          1. Blue Lion
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            Thanks.
            But It's getting harder for me to decide.
            Hope my decision will be the best one!
            Wish me Luck Acqua.
            Currently on 3(Suarez). 🙂

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    5. NABIL - FPL otai
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      Kun

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    6. Koflok
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      Sergio

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      1. Blue Lion
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        Thanks Kof.
        No offence bt I wish Kun'll start on bench tonight to make my decision easier. 😛

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        1. Koflok
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          Haha same here. If he does I'll stick with Suarez then.

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  11. Sarnab
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    RMWCT

    DDG Federici
    Cuellar Wilko Zabaleta Davies Clyne
    Mata Theo Michu Fellaini Guthrie
    RVP Kun Sturridge

    2.7 in the bank.. Would allow me to do Fella > Bale/Gerrard later.

    Hows it? Advices welcome.

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    1. Acquafresca
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      Nice. Good balanced team.

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      1. Sarnab
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        But no Bale

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        1. Acquafresca
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          Can't have em all...

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        2. Acquafresca
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          Get Bale this week?

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          1. Sarnab
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            No, m WCing this week

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            1. Acquafresca
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              Just get Bale over Fellaini? Thats the only option.

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  12. Hitman MHK
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    a) Fellaini + Aguero + Sturridge + Zabaleta
    GW 26: Zabaleta –> Enrique

    b) Bale + Fletcher + Sturridge + Zabaleta
    GW 26: Bale –> Gerrard

    Cheers 🙂
    Original plans are (A)

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    1. Oz lotto
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      B for me. only because you can get stevie in

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      1. Hitman MHK
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        Liverpool supporter eyy? 😉 Ahaha

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  13. tw
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    alreet i'm off to bed. good luck guys!

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    1. Acquafresca
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      Night TW.

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      Night TW.

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    3. roscola
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      Good luck TW

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    4. Hitman MHK
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      Thanks mate, you too! 🙂

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    5. Sarnab
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      Good Night TW

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    6. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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      See ya

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    7. Blue Lion
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      Please respond me above!

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    8. NABIL - FPL otai
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      night TW (are you Tiger Woods?)

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  14. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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    Ok hows this for DGW (potentially):

    Bunn

    Baines ENRIQUE DAVIES
    MICHU Walcott Bale Mata
    SUAREZ Rvp STURRIDGE

    Subs Federici, Marvauex, Wilson, Harte

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    1. Siva Mohan
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      8/10
      4/10 for next GW..

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      1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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        the whole week will cost me only -4 points. for 5 plays playing.

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      2. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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        Will do Studge>Ba and Enrique>Evans (-4)

        the next GW and play Marveux instead of Michu which would not be that bad.

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    2. Blue Lion
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      Exactly Mine. 10 on 10.

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      1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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        😀

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  15. Acquafresca
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    Roscola.. repost.

    Congrats on the win, gave you an 8pt head start 🙁

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

      Haha, cheers Acqua. But your form cannot be ignored right now - you can seemingly do no wrong 🙂

      There's so little to choose between our teams, which helps me, but if one of your differences (like Fellaini?) goes mental, you're in with a shot.

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    2. Blue Lion
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      All the best both of you!

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  16. Darth
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    Rafael to Cameron
    Bale to Fellaini
    Sturridge to Suarez

    Yay or nay?

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    1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Why are you getting rid of Studge for Suarez?

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    2. AnfieldCat87
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah?!! utterly mad imo

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  17. Gr3g
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Who's Simon Maggs with team FUBAR Returns?

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    1. Whazza
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Fubar 😀 they said that in saving private Ryan all the time!

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  18. MGMT
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    How's this for a defense for next 2-3 GWs: Rafael, Bertrand, Zab (Davies,Pearce)

    0.4 in the bank.. Im not sure about rafael

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    1. AnfieldCat87
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      go Azpi/Gibbs for Rafael.. More nailed on. and that way you can transfer your choice out for Enrique if LFC get a DGW

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  19. Home Run Baker
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    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Morning all.
    Upcoming CHE fixtures and likely strikers, bearing in mind Torres will pay the Europa games:

    30 Jan - Reading (PL) - Ba
    2 Feb - Newcastle (P) - Torres
    9 Feb - Wigan (PL) - Ba
    14 Feb - Sparta (Eur) - Torres
    16 Feb - Brentford (FACup) - Ba
    21 Feb - Sparta (Eur) - Torres
    24 Feb - Man City (PL) - Ba

    Next up, 4 PL games in March with Eur games TBD. It's hard to see the rotation working out any other way during Feb because Ba is cup-tied. Therefore he's likely to miss NEW after RDG but then play vs WG and MC.

    Anyone see it differently?

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    1. Oz lotto
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      yeah im concerned about Ba... hopefully that joker benitez gets the sack and a manager who knows how to recognise a match winner is appointed.

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      1. Home Run Baker
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        I share your concern. However the schedule is forcing Benitez hand. It's difficult to see Feb play out any other way regardless of manager, and barring injury of course. I guess one possibility would be Ba and Torres both okay vs NEW. Interestingly Torres goal v Brentford came from a Ba assist, so maybe Benitez paid attention? - seems a long shot.

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    2. Scroobius Mac
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      Sounds about right.

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    3. Siva Mohan
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      nice!

      I am ditching Ba today before or after deadline.. too much of rotation risk involved.. Mata for Chelsea's attacking cover should do imo..

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      1. Home Run Baker
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        Surely he will start tomorrow v RDG. Ditch him next GW.

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        1. Manu_FC
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          11 years, 2 months ago

          But against Newcastle Ba will definitely start, and will probably score. Its his old club.

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      2. Oz lotto
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        i think i'll keep him on vs reading... then ship him

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    4. Koflok
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      Sounds about right.

      But I think he'll get the odd 30 minute against his old club.

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  20. AnfieldCat87
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    O'Brien or Davies?

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    1. Home Run Baker
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Davies - SWA are better defensively IMO

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  21. Hitman MHK
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone completed their trades for their wildcard team yet?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Nope. WCers have until the deadline & lineups.

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      1. Hitman MHK
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        Don't we have to wake up at like 6am? :/

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 14 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Yes, I am up anyway. Will be working when the games are on. 🙁

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          1. Hitman MHK
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            11 years, 2 months ago

            Aww, that sucks! 🙁
            Always the early start?

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  22. EmreCan Hustle
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    who to bench between anichebe and lambert?
    have a feeling anichebe will score, but i lack constructive thinking!

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    1. A.T
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Bench lambert

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      1. EmreCan Hustle
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        thanks mate, really needed reassurance on that!!

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  23. Manu_FC
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Quick help plzz

    Adam Johnson (swa,reading)

    OR

    Pienaar (wba,aston) [dont want fellani, dont have the money]

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    1. AnfieldCat87
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Johnson imo in great form of late..

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      1. Siva Mohan
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        he seems to be playing a def winger atm..

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    2. Siva Mohan
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Pie

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    3. A.T
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Aj

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      1. Manu_FC
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        And another help plz.. Sould I get in Zabaleta or Remy? Zabaleta is a possible goal threat but now Nastasic and Kompany both ruled out, chances of clean sheet is not so good..... I will keep Ramy on the bench and play him against norwich next wk.....

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        1. A.T
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          11 years, 2 months ago

          Your right about zab. I font fancy remy personally.

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    4. EmreCan Hustle
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      johnson!

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

    Morning fellas, this was my original WC plan.

    Mignolet / Nicholls
    Clyne / Rafael / Clichy / Davies / Pearce
    Mata / Fellaini / Walcott / Puncheon / Bale
    Aguero / Benteke / Van Persie

    Is it too light on Swans/Liverpool? Not sure I want a L'Pool player for the next 2 and not sure how to get Michu in.

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    1. Spencer
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Can you afford Benteke -> Sturridge?

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

        If I dropped Bale for Michu I could. Or scrimp on Clichy to Dawson?

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    2. Goonther
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      you finished 3 places higher then me last year haha well in

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    3. AnfieldCat87
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Remember it's not confirmed yet, and you have time to transfer in one or two before that time. also, I think your utterly mad to choose Aguero ahead of Suarez. Doesn't matter if Liverpool play poorly he scores anyway, just look at the FA cup game as an example. Also way more nailed on than Aguero. Safer option.

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    4. Mílanista
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Might work if you do Benteke to Pog (who can be played GW27), downgrade a defender and then do Punch to Michu

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  25. Spencer
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    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Morning guys,

    Thinking of saving my FT in preparation for the DGW/Blank Week.

    If Luiz doesn't play, I guess that Demel coming isn't too bad.

    Thoughts please?

    Jussi
    Davies – Luiz – Gibbs
    Mata – Fellaini – Michu - Walcott
    Ba – RVP – Sturridge

    Federici – Ramirez - Demel - Shaw

    Ta.

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

      Looks decent enough to me. Bank it I reckon.

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      1. A.T
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        +1

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    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      start fed for save points and potential rare CS.

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  26. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    pearce (CHE) or davies (sun) first sub? starting Cuellar with Zaba & Gibbs.

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    1. Siva Mohan
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Davies

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

      Davies

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    3. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Davies.

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    4. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Sammy Davies

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  27. Mílanista
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    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Could I get a quick RMT please

    Begovic
    Baines, Davies, Demel
    Bale, Mata, Walcott, Michu, Fellaini
    RVP(c), Aguero

    Bunn, Pog, Harte, Turner

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    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      all set. bale (vc)

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  28. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    BOUGHT IT!!!!

    AU770$ for a 9 month old Nikon 17-55mm 2.8G IF ED DX Still 3 month warranty left 😀 😀 Over 1500 RRP

    this with my D7000 will be awesome!!!

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    1. Home Run Baker
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Upgrade to Aguero with the cash saved 😉

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      1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        Lol.

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  29. yash.shah7197
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    When will the scout picks be posted?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Later, before deadline.

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  30. Killitzer
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Morning all

    Am thinking of replacing Gibbs as Arsenal don't seem to be able to keep a CS Who is the best £6.1m defender to replace him?

    Zab, Rafael, Jagielka, ??

    Current defence: Gibbs, Azp, Martin R, Mariappa, O'Brien

    Cheers!

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    1. Siva Mohan
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Zab

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    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      rafa/zab, & then enrique (GJ if you can) for DGW26.

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    3. A.T
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Zab

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      1. A.T
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        No prob rafa if Nasty isn't fit.

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