Pre-Season

Fantasy Premier League – Player List Analysis – Budget Defenders

With the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) game now up and running, Fantasy managers are scouring the market for value as they piece together their pre-season squads. After running the rule over Goalkeepers, we now take our time to look at defenders – splitting our analysis over three separate articles, we begin with the budget options as we cast an eye over those under the 5.0 mark.

Having racked up a mere five clean sheets in 2012/13, it’s no surprise to see Villa centre-halves Ron Vlaar and Ciaran Clark come in at 4.5. Looking at the new acquisitions so far this summer, left-back Antonio Luna is the most appealing cheap option in Paul Lambert’s squad, though. Providing he can cement a regular role at left-back, the Spaniard should be afforded plenty license to forage down the flank if, as anticipated, Paul Lambert maintains a 4-3-3 formation.

Cardiff duo Matthew Connolly and Mark Hudson carried plenty goal threat last term. The centre-halves notched five and four goals respectively for Malky Mackay’s side and have been slapped with a 4.5 price tag, with the Bluebirds registering 18 clean sheets in their Championship-winning season. If they can replicate their attacking endeavours, they look decent alternatives to David Marshall (4.5) between the sticks.

Over at fellow promoted club Palace, only Damien Delaney is 4.5, thanks to his three goals and two assists in 2012/13. The rest of Ian Holloway’s current defenders are listed at a mere 4.0, with Jonathan Parr looking the most viable cut-price option – he provided four assists from left-back before sustaining an ankle injury last term and is hoping to be ready in time for the new campaign. Parr could afford us a cheap, fifth bench-warming defender and is less expensive than Julian Speroni (4.5) – the keeper option at Selhurst Park.

Holloway’s side also rotate with Hull, where former Man United youth prospect James Chester featured 44 times last term. At 4.0, he seems secure for starts, though Steve Bruce’s summer shopping spree, which has so far seen Curtis Davies and Maynor Figueroa arrive (both priced at 4.5) is a little worrying, bearing in mind Bruce plans to play three at the back again. If Chester, as expected, keeps his place, a potential rotation pairing with the likes of Parr looks eye-catching at 8.0 for the duo, though with clean sheets a concern, many may choose to pick up just one player from Palace or Hull as bench fodder material.

Providing he can remain injury-free, Antolin Alcaraz could play a major part in Everton’s season if Roberto Martinez moves to 3-4-3. While the Paraguayan’s 4.5 price is cheaper than any other Toffees regular, he may struggle for investment due to potential out of position prospects elsewhere in Martinez’s defence – Fantasy managers will be keeping an eye on the goalkeeper situation at Goodison, however, with Joel Robles similarly priced. There’s more potential in Fulham’s summer signing Fernando Amorebieta, though. The Spaniard has been handed a kinder price tag than the rest of Martin Jol’s regulars – he sets you back 4.5 and is expected to be installed alongside Brede Hangeland at the heart of the back-four, with the Cottagers boss looking for a little more assurance in possession at the back.

Both Javier Garrido and Michael Turner offer a cheap route into the Norwich backline, coming in at 4.5 apiece. Turner undoubtedly looks the most appealing of the pair – he scored three times in 26 appearances last season and with Chris Hughton bringing in Martin Olsson (also 4.5), Garrido looks to have real competition for the left-back slot. With home games against Everton, Southampton and Villa allied with a trip to Villa in the opening five, the Norwich defence looks a strong shout for investment, with Turner also cheaper than keeper John Ruddy (5.0).

Newcastle’s Steven Taylor may prove a cheap option at the back for Alan Pardew’s side. The centre-half has been priced lower than most of the Magpies’ defensive regulars but could face real competition for a starting berth from Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa – whoever wins the battle to partner Fabricio Coloccini in the heart of the back-four could be a budget-friendly acquisition at 4.5 and will, of course, offer a home/away partnership with Sunderland over the 38 Gameweeks. Newcastle need to improve considerably from last term, though, having conceded 68 goals – if they can even begin to approach the resilience that harvested 15 clean sheets in the 2011/12 campaign, there could be real value in the Magpies’ cut-price assets.

Southampton’s raiding full-backs Nathaniel Clyne and Luke Shaw both look enticing at 4.5. The Saints conceded just nine times in the last 10 Gameweeks of 2012/13 and with the likes of Dejan Lovren and Victor Wanyama added to the ranks, confidence is high in their defensive potential – Clyne and Shaw should also offer attacking threat down the flanks in Mauricio Pochettino’s 4-2-3-1, with their pace and creativity in the final third key to their manager’s formation. For those eyeing up a Southampton/West Ham rotation plan, the Hammers’ James Collins also comes in at 4.5 – teaming him up with one of Clyne or Shaw will set you back 9.0, compared to a Ruddy/Jussi Jaaskelainen combination at 10.5. Both sides rotate over the entire 38 Gameweeks and would hand you (CAR, SUN, STO, WHM, EVE, CPL, SWA, MCI, FUL, AVL) over the opening 10 Gameweeks of the season.

For the Black Cats, new recruits Valentin Roberge and Modibo Diakite are also ones to consider in the budget bracket, though their prospects are somewhat hampered by a tricky first few months. With Arsenal, Liverpool, United, City, Chelsea and Tottenham all rolling up to the Stadium of Light by Gameweek 15, it’s difficult to justify any level of investment in Paolo Di Canio’s backline for the first few months, denting the prospect of a Tyne-Wear defensive partnership for just 9.0. Swansea’s fit-again Neil Taylor also comes in at 4.5. The left-back spent the vast majority of last term in the treatment room but, with Europa League duties and the Capital One Cup to defend, there’s the fear that Michael Laudrup will rotate Taylor with 5.0 priced Ben Davies from one game to the next, thus denting both players’ Fantasy potential over the upcoming campaign.

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  1. Legendary!
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Does anyone have the penalty takers for each team bookmarked?

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Try, set piece takers top of the page. Granville will probably update it as he finds out.

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  2. Joggers Nipple
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    10 years, 8 months ago

    Any thoughts on a hopefully injury free Wilshire? Maybe a cheap way into Arsenals mid?

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    1. ccc
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Not attacking enough imo

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      1. Joggers Nipple
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        True,

        but for me it could make
        a- Mata, Koren, Kac
        into
        b- Haz, Wilshire, Thomas

        already have Snod

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  3. Get up ya bum
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Flynn I wouldn't be confident with any of them. IIRC I went with Hazard in Metro

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I want Hazard too. I also want an extra £10mil to spend. 😉

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  4. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Ultimate Fpl..... When it is going to open ?

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  5. cylus11 ( Manager) - Russia…
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    10 years, 8 months ago

    My first draft

    Boruc, Manone
    Clyne, Turner, Mert, Mcshane, Coleman
    Bale, Haz, Nolan, Mirallas, Thomas
    Kone, Augero, Sturridge

    1. Is Manone the nailed on keeper
    2. Is Mc shane a nailed on player
    3. Should i get Snod for Nolan as he would be part of anything Norwitch do
    4. If Jovetic comes to City I will take out Augero for Lambert/ Lukaku

    Any thoughts on the same

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    1. Michu Picchu
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      not yet
      not yet
      Yes as Snod is equally effective home and away
      Yes

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    2. ccc
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      You have a lot invested in Everton, under new management. All looks logical to me. Well done.

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      1. cylus11 ( Manager) - Russia…
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Lets see if City gets a striker like Jovetic.

        If so i will go for this team

        Manone/ Foster, Boruc
        Mert, Zab, Clyne, Turner/ Collins, Coleman
        Bale, Haz, Nolan, Snod, Mirallas
        Kone, Sturridge, Lamb/ Lukaku/ J Rod

        Any thoughts on this team. Will it be good enough

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        1. ccc
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          looks a fair plan, wait about city's striker position.

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  6. ccc
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    My squad at the moment. I have another 1m to spend. Any advice?

    Mannone - Boruc
    Collins - Clyne - Turner (nor) - Ward - Chester
    Bale - Hazard - Nolan - Koren - Thomas
    RVP - Sturridge - Lambert

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    1. ccc
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I was considering upgrading Mannone, Nolan or Koren, but am interested in others as well.

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      1. Michu Picchu
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        unless you are rotating Nolan out on away games I would be avoiding him

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        1. ccc
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Hmm, I rather like Nolan, but Snodgrass appears a good pick as well, and a tad cheaper.

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        2. ccc
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          thanks, i am dropping Nolan for Snodgrass

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    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      CCC i like that alot.

      If you were willing to downgade one of Collins, Clyne or Turner to 4.0 then Koren becomes Snodgrass?

      To be honest not sure if thats an improvement, looks pretty good

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      1. cylus11 ( Manager) - Russia…
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        I am waiting to see Nolan do well.

        I would have Nolan and Snod both.

        If you can do that the team should look good

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      2. ccc
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Good point. I like Collins, I believe in the West Ham defense. I am willing to drop Turner, over Clyne I suppose. Cheers.

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  7. Saint & Reevesy
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Morning Chaps:

    Thoughts on this lot - play a 3/4/3 - RVP as a cpatain differntial 🙂

    My only concerns 1. Lacks city coverage. 2. Not sure if Collins is nailed on.

    Other than that seems ok?

    Boruc/Foster

    Clyne/Collins/Turner/Coleman/Taylor S

    Bale/Chamberlain/Hazard/Bellamy/Thomas

    Rodriguez/Sturridge/Van Persie

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    1. Matt -"ain't no p…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Not sure about the Ox. Snodgrass/Nolan/Mirallas could provide better options as they start on a regular basis and score more goals

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    2. Michu Picchu
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      that city side is a nightmare to sort out. Aguero is the only safe option and if you want RVP you cant have him. I'm going without City coverage initially.

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      1. Joggers Nipple
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        I do think Silva a fairly safe way into City, seems my choice is Walcott or Silva

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        1. Michu Picchu
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          he is safe in the fact he is nailed on, but the arrival of a striker will mean Aguero in the hole and Silva pushed out wide.

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    3. Michu Picchu
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      not sure about Bellamy

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    4. Fungus le BooYaMen
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Goalies fine & defence is great as far as cheap options go. One suggestion maybe Mannone for Foster, and use the additional 0.5 to upgrade Coleman to Nastasic (and keep tabs on how likely Nastasic is to be a starter...I can see a shed load of clean sheets for City to start the season)

      Forward line is looking excellent.

      Midfield needs some work imo......I'd swap Ox & Bellamy with Morrison & Snodgrass........definitely......

      You'd actually have an excellent team then that incorporates Bale and RVP....best I've seen IMO!

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  8. MattysFantasyFooty
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Who to replace for Evra?

    my defense

    Foster
    Evra Zabaleta Mertesacker Bassong (Collins)

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    1. Michu Picchu
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      just pick your fav Chelsea defender and wait for the DGW to be announced

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    2. Setting the Toney
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      You've spent too much on your defence, get a 4.0 for Evra and upgrade elsewhere

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    3. ccc
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Way too much on defense.

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  9. Hubert
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    RMT madness! 😆

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  10. Clintymints
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    So, Chester and Parr are the most viable 4.0 defs

    Is there 3rd option!? I'll most likely have three 4.0 defs and need that magic number 3 one

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    1. ccc
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      my 4.0 defenders are Ward and Chester

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    2. Michu Picchu
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      way better value in the 4.5 price bracket if you can stretch your budget. 3 x4.0 seems uber madness

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      1. Clintymints
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        It is but 2 half decent defs in the 5-6 range should do the trick at the back... and just rotate the cheapy 4.0 for fixtures every week should be fine

        Chester, Parr and Turner are the chaps at the minute and it's freeing up cash for all those lovely overpriced mids!

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      2. Joggers Nipple
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        My idea for defence is a 5.5, 4.5, 4.5, 4.0, 4.0

        Thats as cheap as i can go!

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        1. Clintymints
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          5.5 5.0 and 4.0 4.0 4.0!

          Might try and bump a 5.0/5.5 up to a 6.0 but not sure yet... It worked well last season having 2 ok defenders and rotating the 3rd position for fixtures

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          1. Joggers Nipple
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            I agree with you principal there AL.

            Say you have a Mertsaker play him each week

            two 4.5's like Collins, Turner or Clyne. 2 of these will be ok each week if planned well.

            two 4.0's who play every week and rotate, only some in when 4.5's have a really tough game.

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        2. Michu Picchu
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          okay yeah same as my setup except I went a 5.0 (Coleman), 4.5, 4.5, 4.5, 4

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          1. Joggers Nipple
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            Nice Micchu

            You get Coleman for 5 vs my Mert for 5.5
            You get an extra 4.5 vs my extra 4.0

            Pretty similar!

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    3. OShaughnessy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Until one of the cheapo defenders loses his spot / gets injured & then you'll find another non-rotation cheapo to replace him, wasting a transfer & once again cursing this terrible "promoted side defender rotation".

      Sorry for the rant... still experiencing PTSD from all my 4.0 RDG defenders.

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  11. ccc
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Which Cardiff defender are we guessing is more nailed on, McNaughton or Turner?

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    1. Clintymints
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Turner for 4.0 is being mentioned

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      1. ccc
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        thanks

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  12. Setting the Toney
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Why are so many people picking Coleman? Is it because Martinez will play 3-4-3 with Coleman as a wing-back?

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    1. Clintymints
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I think it's the price... if he gets minutes he could be ok.. He's like a cheap baines almost if he plays and for the price he seems like a bit of a bargain

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      1. Joggers Nipple
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        If Everton play 3-5-2 where do Mirralles, Pinaar, Coleman, Baines and Osman all fit in?

        Excuse my ignorance but looking for who could be given the wide place in a 5 man mid?

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        1. Clintymints
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Absolutely no idea what Martinez will be at but hopefully there will be something there for him... Distin for the same price could be a bet too but if coleman does play even as a mid or something it could be a nice little pick

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        2. Michu Picchu
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Mirrialles is the one everyone is going for. should be in the hole

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    2. Michu Picchu
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      yeah everyone is guessing Coleman will be OOP

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  13. cylus11 ( Manager) - Russia…
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Any one seen how good is Mcshane. Is he nailed on and would give decent points.

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    1. Clintymints
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      As an Irish chap who has suffered watching this fello play for the national squad... Just don't get him... bad things will happen

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  14. cylus11 ( Manager) - Russia…
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Taken off Augero from the team and I can get the team mentioned below

    Manone/ Foster, Boruc
    Mert, Zab, Clyne, Turner/ Collins, Coleman
    Bale, Haz, Nolan, Snod, Mirallas
    Kone, Sturridge, Lamb/ Lukaku/ J Rod

    Any thoughts on this team. Will it be good enough

    In this case all my 5 value mids would be playing every week. In that case I need to drop a forward which doesnt look viable option.

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    1. Michu Picchu
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      you will have benching issues for sure.

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    2. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Drop Jrod most weeks if you go for him.. He wont be a consistent option imo

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  15. joshandali13
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Midfield Madness:

    A.
    Bale Hazard Walcott Silva THOMAS
    Giroud Rodriguez ANELKA

    1.5m

    OR

    B.
    Bale Hazard Walcott Silva SNODGRASS
    Giroud Rodriguez GAYLE

    0m

    Which one would you pick? or perhaps neither?

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    1. ccc
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I do not suggest getting Silva, unless he has a great preseason. B looks safer, but A if Anelka is nailed on. We have to wait and see.

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      1. Matt -"ain't no p…
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        CCC, why do you suggest not getting Silva?

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        1. ccc
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          his last season was weak. too many good options right now. buying silva is sadly a punt this season. not worth it in my opinion, unless he has a good preseason.

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  16. Cak Juris
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Who are the FPL players that has potential for out of position for next season beside Everton player (Baines, Coleman, Mirallas & Pienaar) ??

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    1. Saniul
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Craig Bellamy, MID, 5.5
      Martin Olsson, DEF, 4.5
      Jack Wilshere, MID, 6.5
      Angel Rangel, DEF, 5.5
      Andre Schurrle, MID, 8.0

      These are the ones I know.

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      1. Cak Juris
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Ollson? as DMF?

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        1. Saniul
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Olsson can play as a left winger replacing Pilkington.

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  17. Al Pacino
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Any mods on here know when rate my team for members will be readied for the new season? Cheers

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    1. TokyoRed 東京赤
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Nice grav change...godfather.

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  18. Saniul
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone want to join a H2H league? Here is the code for the FFS H2H league: 16586-20029

    More people would be fun, so I want as many as possible to join.

    Cheers 🙂

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  19. Sob or lie?
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Okay peeps, how does this look

    Mannone / Boruc
    Mert / Clyne / Turner / Parr / Chester
    Haz / Bale / Walcott / Continho / Thomas
    Aguero / Aspas / Crouch

    No RVP. Manu have a difficult start to the season and with a new manager could be just too risky at 14M

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    1. Saniul
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I don't like your strikers, the midfield and back is pretty good.
      Maybe get in Sturridge instead of Aspas, and Lambert instead of Aguero, and Silva instead of Coutinho?

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      1. Sob or lie?
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        I did quite a bit of analysis on Silva v Continho and if Continho can replicate anything like his form in the last 10 games he blows Silva away. 7 points per game versus Silva 5.4 points per game.

        I agree with you on the front line, I am worried Sturridge will take a few games to get fit, I like Lambert but can't get him in with Aguero who is my only City and Aspas is a pure differential with Liverpools good schedule first 9 games.

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        1. Fungus le BooYaMen
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Think you're going too big in midfield and feel Aspas is too risky this early, not a fan of a crouch either.....Snodgrass for Coutinho, Sturridge for Aspas and upgrade Mert to Zabaleta/Johnson

          When it comes to having 10.5 for a midfielder & striker (crouch & Thomas) Id prob go for Morrison & a 4.5 non playing striker, play 3-5-2

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        2. OShaughnessy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Maybe check Silva from 2011 against Continho 2012...
          Perhaps a better comparison as Silva was oft playing injured last yr.
          Not saying it'll sway you one way or the other but, it'd be interested to see.

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    2. ccc
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      all looked good until I got to your front line, sorry, but ditch crouch. Coutinho is what, 9.0 same as Sturridge, so get Sturridge imo.

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  20. Deicide
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Help

    Boruc Marshall
    DL4 Coleman Parr Chester Turner (Ca)
    Bale Hazard Walcott Witthinhead (or whatever) Thomas
    Aguero VanW Sturridge

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  21. MattysFantasyFooty
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Who would be a good midfielder under 5 mil?

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    1. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      tbh, i'm not a huge fan of thomas @ 4.5 or Koren/Brady who will share a mediocre points total. Considering having Snoddy as my cheapest mid

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    2. Clintymints
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Diame or Thomas or something

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    3. Saniul
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Kacaniklic is my pick at 5.0 million.
      For 4.5, the only guys are Thomas and Williams.

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    4. ccc
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      garvan or koren

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  22. Valar(Keith)
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Those of you going with Jrod.. is he your cheapest attacker? as in.. is he your benchwarmer or are you playing him every week and keeping a 5 million mid as your benchwarmer? Wanted to rotate him with Nolan for home games but it seems like a bit too much on the bench

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    1. Matt -"ain't no p…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Playing him every week in a 3-5-2 formation with RVP

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        ah.. an RVP compromise then.. for the same money i've got Aguero and Sturridge and i'm rotating Nolan and Jrod at the moment. will change though

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        1. Matt -"ain't no p…
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Whats your team looking like then Shay? Rvp-less?

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          1. Valar(Keith)
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            Foster Boruc
            Coleman Turner/Clyne Collins/Chester
            Bale Hazard Mirallas Nolan Snodgrass
            Aguero Sturridge Jrod

            Nolan is a beast at home games and i expect Jrod to do better at home too so kinda gonna do an expensive rotation.. could work wonders though.. with injuries etc i prefer having non filler throughout my team

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        2. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          for the same money?

          RvP =14
          Aguero and Sturridge = 20

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          1. Valar(Keith)
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            Rvp + Jrod
            vs
            Aguero + Sturridge
            20 each

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            1. Matt -"ain't no p…
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 8 months ago

              Seriously considering the Aguero Sturridge option now. Rvp seems essential but that price is just ludricrous

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    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      at the minute I'm playing him every week, the price of having RvP and Aguero

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        you confident in Jrod though? Reverse OOP playing second fiddle to lambert? tbh though i think fpl have underpriced lambert as they are expecting his age to play a part in him tailing off this season(also in the market for a new striker) so Jrod could be gold.

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Not confident 100% but he has nice fixtures and is the best for that price. I have 0.5 banked, hoping I can draft Bent in.

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          1. Valar(Keith)
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            really hopin bent moves for the same reason.. not really liking the sub 7.5 forwards(or the sub 6.5 mids for that matter)

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    3. Al Pacino
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I chose Anelka over Jrod, just a thought

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Dont really see him startin much tbh. Plus due to his "big" name a lot of ppl will own him leading to massive sales if he starts of badly leading to price drops.

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        1. Clintymints
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Very good point but it's nice to have a familiar name on the team!

          There's not too much else for the price :s

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        2. Al Pacino
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          He's first team with no Lukaku anymore, but yeah 15.5% ownership jeez. Might change it now

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  23. Kit Walker
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts??!!

    Vorm / Marshall

    Merts / Nasty / Coleman / Ward / Chester

    Bale / Mirallas / Hazard / Kacaniklic / Thomas

    RVP / Van Wolks / Altodore

    Will play a 3 / 4 / 3 ever week (mostly)
    Not keen on Nasty would like to downgrade so Altodore can become Carroll down the track

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    1. Sob or lie?
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Nasty not guaranteed starter.
      Mirallas injury prone be careful.
      Van W and Altidore unknown quantities.

      Nice midfield.

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      1. ccc
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        agree with this

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    2. Saniul
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      1) You'll struggle with your keepers at the start of the season. Swansea & Cardiff both start with terrible fixtures.

      2) Good defence, though I personally prefer one good defender, and four rotating ones.

      3) Kacaniklic, Thomas, Altidore. Too many bench fodder-type guys. I know you're keen to have RVP, but that ruins your front 8. Get Sturridge, and you can upgrade Thomas --> Snodgrass, and Alidore --> Carroll/Lambert.

      Cheers.

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  24. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Hello DZers.

    Assuming no DGW would you rather Hazard or Theo?

    As it stands I'm set on having RvP AND Aguero as i think they'll both score 20+ this season so I have to chose one or the other.

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    1. Saniul
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I'd spend 0.5 more, and go Cazorla.

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    2. TokyoRed 東京赤
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I think Theo but it is very tight between the two.

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    3. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      What's your team look like with both of them up top?

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Boruc/Davis
        Collins, Turnerx2 Ramage, Chester
        Bale, Hazard, Snodders, Koren, Thomas
        RvP, Aguero, JRod

        Not pretty sadly, 0.5 banked which I hope will go on JRod to Bent

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    4. Sob or lie?
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Theo clearly better than Haz. Hazard last year 6.6pts per game, Wally 7.8pts per game. As long as you think Walcott is going to play he is clearly a better choice.

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    5. Al Pacino
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Hazard looks to have a DGW first week, so i would go for him. Plus Chelsea fixtures look decent. Try get both if you can though.

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  25. RichRover
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    My 3rd striker with 7.5 to spend A: Lambert. B: Dzeko?

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    1. Clintymints
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Lambo

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    2. RichRover
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      ...forgot to say please.

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    3. Twelve years a slave
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      C The Wolf
      D kone

      A ok
      B no

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    4. TokyoRed 東京赤
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Lambert all day long

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  26. Clintymints
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    This ain't too bad

    http://i.imgur.com/HG9iP3P.png

    Throw Kompany in for kicks

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  27. Jay Jay Okocha
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    1st post!

    In a vacuum:

    A) Collins + Walcott + Lambert

    or...

    B) Mertesacker + Ben Arfa + Benteke

    ???

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    1. Setting the Toney
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      A easily

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    2. Fungus le BooYaMen
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      A by miles

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    3. TokyoRed 東京赤
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      A and welcome!

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  28. SENTI CAZORLA
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    how does this look?

    Cech Boruc

    Zaba Toure Clyne Ward McNaughton

    Hazard Coutinho Walcott Mirallas Thomas

    Lambert Aguero RvW

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    1. Clintymints
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Weather you like it or not you need bale 🙁

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      1. SENTI CAZORLA
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        I hope he goes to Madrid...it will be a hell lot easier then!

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        1. Clintymints
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          I know right solves a lot of problems but It doesn't look like it at the minute 🙁

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  29. Twelve years a slave
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Arsenal starting to annoy me (again)

    If Higuain was coming he would of signed already
    Suarez a non starter but lets people think they are trying to buy someone.

    Meanwhile they will sit idly by and allow Fabregas and Fellani to go to utd.

    Expect some weaker african/french players to arrive soon

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  30. Saniul
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    A) Berbatov + J Rodriguez.
    B) Ruiz + Lambert.

    Choose one 🙂

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    1. Twelve years a slave
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      What a terrible choice

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      1. Saniul
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Trying a team with both Bale and RVP, Trigger.
        Not entirely convinced, but no harm in trying 🙂

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    2. Setting the Toney
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      A

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      1. Twelve years a slave
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Why not go for the cardiff striker at 5.5 then you can have one other decent one

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        1. Twelve years a slave
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Trouble wth berbs is the fixtures

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          1. Twelve years a slave
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            how much you have to spend for 2 strikers?

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            1. Saniul
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 8 months ago

              12.5

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              1. Twelve years a slave
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 8 months ago

                The wolf for 7
                great 3 fixtures and potential upside
                and cornelius 5.5

                but you can save money elsewhere and upgrade cornelius to kone or someone

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                1. Saniul
                  • 11 Years
                  10 years, 8 months ago

                  Oh, thanks 🙂

                  Anyway, could you join the FFS H2H league? Code --> 16586-20029

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          2. Saniul
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            But I feel Berbatov is more likely to score against United, than Cornelius against Norwich. 😀

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            1. Twelve years a slave
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 8 months ago

              berb very streaky though , good chance you will have to sell him after week one, as everyone sells to buy the weeks kneejerk

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              1. Saniul
                • 11 Years
                10 years, 8 months ago

                True, that. I had terrible luck with Berbs last year.

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