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Scout Report – Erik Lamela

Last Friday was a busy day at White Hart Lane. Having earlier announced the signing of defender Vlad Chiriches, Tottenham broke their transfer record for the third time this summer with the acquisition of Erik Lamela from AS Roma. The 21-year-old arrives in north London for a fee reported to be in the region of £30m, topping the £17m and £26m outlays on Paulinho and Roberto Soldado respectively.

Having seen a deal for Willian hijacked at the last minute by Chelsea, Andre Villas-Boas turned to the highly-rated Argentine as he splashed the cash ahead of Gareth Bale’s subsequent departure to Real Madrid. Speaking to the club’s official website upon completion of the deal, Lamela is keen to make his mark after a couple of seasons in Serie A:

“I’m really happy to be here. It’s a great move for me and I’m looking forward to doing my best for the team in every game. I like the English style of football, it’s very offensive and attacking and that’s how I want to play. I have to adapt to playing in the Premier League as quickly as I can.”

The History

A product of the River Plate youth academy, Lamela was offered a contract by Barcelona at the age of 12 but chose to reject the La Liga club and remain in his native country. Handed his debut back in June 2009, Lamela proceeded to play 36 league matches, producing four goals and six assists, but his club’s relegation from the Argentine top-flight saw the suitors circling.

Snapped up by Roma in the summer of 2011 for a bargain €12 million, Lamela’s first season in Italy was more of a settling-in period. From 29 appearances, he produced four goals and seven assists before stepping up considerably under the guidance of Zdenek Zeman last time out. Situated on the right of a front three, the left-footer racked up 15 goals and five assists over 33 league matches, with only four players – including former team-mate and Southampton new boy Pablo Osvaldo – scoring more Serie A goals in 2012/13.

On the international stage, Lamela has scored three goals in four appearances for Argentine U20s and has turned out for the senior side on three occasions.

The Prospects

Crucially for Villas-Boas, Lamela’s versatility affords him options in either a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 formation. As mentioned above, he was deployed as an inverted winger on the right of a three-man frontline in his final season in Italy to huge success and with the Spurs boss adding the likes of Paulinho and Etienne Capoue to his options in central midfield, Villas-Boas has already rolled out a 4-3-3 against Swansea and Arsenal.

The likes of Aaron Lennon and Andros Townsend will surely tumble down the pecking order in light of the Argentine’s arrival, with Lamela’s superb dribbling ability and creativity, allied with a penchant for cutting inside and letting fly from his favoured left foot, making him the hot favourite for a role on the right flank.

Alternatively, Lamela can just as easily be fielded in “the hole” behind a lone forward. While Paulinho impressed in the Gameweek 2 win over the Swans, the formation left Roberto Soldado stranded all too often up front, with Spurs lacking in creativity from central areas in both their last couple of league matches – a 4-2-3-1 formation is likely to solve such a problem and hand the Spaniard a little more support in attacking areas; boosting his appeal as he searches for his first league goal from open play.

While the number 10 role is Lamela’s preferred position, the subsequent signing of Christian Eriksen suggests the Dane has been acquired with this berth in mind but, of the pair, the Argentine’s greater adaptability may afford him more game time, with Eriksen likely to be more dependant on specific systems to flourish. Certainly, Gylfi Sigurdsson’s chances of remaining in the mix look slim – having been dropped for the last two matches, the Icelandic international may have to rely on cup appearances and game time off the bench in light of his manager’s summer spending spree.

Priced at 9.0 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) and 7.5 in the Sky Sports, Lamela is set to pick up plenty interest over the international break as Fantasy managers reconsider their midfields after a lacklustre start by many of the big-hitters. With Soldado now up to 9.7 in FPL, the Argentine offers a cheaper route into Villas-Boas’ side ahead of a superb schedule which has Spurs rated top of our fixture ticker over the next six Gameweeks – home clashes against Norwich, West Ham and Hull, in addition to trips to Cardiff and Villa afford the north London club the chance to quickly bounce back after yesterday’s disappointing derby defeat to Arsenal.

Further Reference

Erik Lamela Wikipedia

Erik Lamela Transfer Markt Page

Erik Lamela You Tube 2012/13 Highlights

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  1. Twelve years a slave
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    Will be Rooney be fit for Palace.? It only a cut on the head , whats going on?

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    1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
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      I never understood that....Zabaleta gets cuts in games allllll the time...gets stitched up, and then continues match as usual. But somehow Rooneys cut puts him out for 2 weeks??? What was he doing? shaving with sabers??

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    2. tm245
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      Moyes tried to stir the troops with a Fergie on Beckham hate crime imitation -- went too far so he blamed Phil Jones.

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    3. Gaz Downright
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      You are aware that teams fake/exaggerate all kinds of injuries for players to escape national friendlies mid-season?

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      1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
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        yes of course...but you would think it would be faked after the Liverpool game. Whole different game if Rooney played honestly...don't even know if Pool would have won still

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    4. dino412
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      10 stitches should be healed by then. Unless its smack dab in the middle of his forehead.

      Could he wear a Cech-like helmet in game?

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  2. Elniñorules
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    CF

    Heading over to Fifa now

    Team RVP vs Team Rooney

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  3. wood is good
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    ive just watched the pool ,united game . was loving how pis**d persie spent the game looking. all the liverpool players trying to wind him up and it working a treat!

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    1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
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      yep, he's always been one to get frustrated quickly

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  4. Elniñorules
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    You know something RVP owners.

    With Umlaut, Cajole, Wales and Groute upping their game, you know we have found our permanent captain choice bar top 4 fixtures away.

    Feeeeeeeeeooooooooooooooooooooooo

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  5. Twelve years a slave
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    10 years, 6 months ago

    Englands game with Ukraine vital for qualification

    Would Rooney and Sturridge both exagerate injuries to avoid playing,or allow their managers to do it?

    If so then they a disgrace to the country , it not some micky mouse friendly

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    1. Test Eagles
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      I believe it would be the manager ... most players are trying to get on the teamsheet and perform so they can head off to the World Cup!

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  6. dino412
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    10 years, 6 months ago

    My Lines in question ... debating goin 4-3-3 or 3-4-3 (forwards are Benteke-RVP-Soldado)

    Coleman-Ivan-Collins (Whittaker or Chester)
    Coutinho-Silva-Brady(Colback, Tonev)

    Have 1.5 in bank.

    Upgrade DEF or MIDS?

    Pick one please!:
    a.) Collins for Vidic
    b.) Whitttaker for Mertsacker
    c.) Whittaker for Koscielny
    d.) Tonev for Pablo Hernandez
    e.) Tonev or Colback for Ward-Prowse

    or other suggestions .... thnsks!

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    1. UnitednationsXI
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      none sorry

      colback toney barely start for their teams

      collins >> koscielny
      colback >> kim

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  7. Gaz Downright
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    10 years, 6 months ago

    Players I'm looking to get in for Siggy:

    Grampard
    Eriksen
    Lamela
    Poulinho
    BenArfa
    Michu
    Silva

    Any strong opinions on these?

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    1. Elniñorules
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      10 years, 6 months ago

      Super Frank

      That is all

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    2. Cak Juris
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      10 years, 6 months ago

      Lamela and Lampard, Both of goal scorer potential instead of assist creator.

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    3. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
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      Grampard and Lamela...obviously Lamela is wait and see. Silva is good, but he's 9.4 now and I think that .4 justttt makes him a little bit more expensive than the points he will bring (purely speculation lol)

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    4. Heels_Over_Head
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      Michu or PHernandez

      couple of hard fixtures in the next 3, but at home, then sched eases up for a long while

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      1. dino412
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        michu

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    5. Test Eagles
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      Siggy ... you were a brave man Gaz!

      IMHO:

      Lamela - risk but potentially explosive
      Ben Arfa - as above
      Silva - safe and will grind the points away all season
      Michu - not quite so sold on him this year ... will be playing second fiddle a lot more
      Lampard - could be the quiet achiever of the season but obvious rotation risk

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        10 years, 6 months ago

        Thought he would feature while the Bale saga was coming, and then came a tidal wave of number 10s (even Paulinho for crying out loud). Paying the price.

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    6. Gaz Downright
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      10 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers. You narrow it down quite well.

      Grampard to be rested much by Jose?

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      1. tm245
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        10 years, 6 months ago

        If it starts to happen you can make a switch, but for now value for money he is top for me. I'd actually rate HBA second. My Rooney gamble is off to a sputtering start so I'm rueful I didn't get HBA instead.

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  8. theBoose
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    10 years, 6 months ago

    lampard or ivanovic...?

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    1. wood is good
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      both for me. im sure that helps you!

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  9. Test Eagles
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    Eric Lamela is very rockabilly with that hair-do ... can see him in a denim jacket twirling a double bass in a punk band!

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      1. Test Eagles
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        Yes I'm sorry ... switching genres ... you've not heard of "New-age Rockabilly Punk" then gaz??

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      2. Test Eagles
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        It's probably more the denim-hunters isn't it - classic 🙂

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        1. UnderstandablyDistraught
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          I'd like to hear him punk duel a banjo

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    1. tm245
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      Caption: Where do you get your product? I'm feeling a bit mussed.

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  10. tm245
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    10 years, 6 months ago

    Just feel that Federer and Nadal are so much more likable than Murray. Stop bitching about your string tension and take the beating like a man. Tonight we are all Uzbekis...

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    2. Gaz Downright
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        II V I progression

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  12. FishFingers
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    10 years, 6 months ago

    Are the six week / year predictions updated regularly? Still showing Bale in the lists so wondering if the other players figures have been updated also?

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    1. tm245
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      10 years, 6 months ago

      I asked last page and word is Mark thinks they'll be updated tomorrow.

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      1. FishFingers
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        Oh cool, sorry missed your post.

        Sounds good. Do you know if the current players are updated or still old figures?

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        1. tm245
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          Not sure but I'd guess a bit old.

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          1. FishFingers
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            Thanks a bunch TM

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    2. PussyGalore
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      10 years, 6 months ago

      Whats this you speak of?

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        Member talk.

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  13. It's Carrick, you know…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    repost
    Question: Price rise limit +0.3 per week or can + 0.4 + 0.5.
    I worry about Giroud price

    Question: and hit 4 point for Giroud > Lambert before price rise +0.2 ok or not ok

    Thank you

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    1. Billy Ketsu
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      10 years, 6 months ago

      0.3 in one gameweek is the maximum. I have no idea what the rest of your post means. Do you want to sell or buy Giroud?

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      1. It's Carrick, you know…
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        sorry Lambert > Giroud

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  14. Cak Juris
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    10 years, 6 months ago

    By neglecting clean sheet returns, Could you name Top 5 Defender that has potential for attacking returns for this season?
    For Me:
    # Vertonghen
    # Ivanovic
    # Baines
    # Vidic
    # Huth

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    1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
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      Zabaleta
      Vertonghen
      Baines
      Coleman
      Johnson

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    2. beric
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      coleman, walker and luiz should be up there

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    3. SC not pearls before swine
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      Baines, Coleman, Zabaleta, Walker and Ivanovic.

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  15. beric
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    airports are so boring. why did i get here so early, anyway, who do you thinks more 'nailed on' frank or oscar?

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    1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
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      toss up really

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  16. wagner is king
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    Whats you think the top 5 scoring mids will be .??

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    1. beric
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      theo, michu, lamela, santi and hazard

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      1. Infinite Sheldon
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        Really, Hazard?

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        1. beric
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          yeah by the end of the season

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    2. SC not pearls before swine
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      Theo, Silva, Santi, Hazard and Mata

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    3. asquishypotato
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      N mention of Ozil so far, which surprises me. For me it has to be Walcott, Ozil, Hazard, Silva, Coutinho (only because I expect he will destroy smaller teams)

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      1. wood is good
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        ozil, wally, silva, michu ,lamps

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    4. FLAMINI LAMBORGHINI
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      theo, michu, lampard, silva, nani

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  17. joshandali13
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    10 years, 6 months ago

    Currently chasing price rises (only missed out Studge's 9.1 - 9.2 s far)

    Looking to end with this team:

    Boruc, Mignolet
    Vidic, Mertesacker, Coleman, Yanga-Mbiwa, Chester
    Walcott, Lamela, Lampard, Brady, Ward-Prowse
    Soldado, Benteke, Giroud

    A bit reluctant on Soldado as I've actually cashed him in (gonna 'lose' 0.1m if I get him back).
    Ideas in midfield are very much welcomed.
    Yanga-Mbiwa and Chester are back ups if 4 at the back trend looks to last.

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    1. PussyGalore
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Vidic to Ferdinand, Yanga to Sakho/Nastasic

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      1. asquishypotato
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        Ferdinand nailed on after his poor Liverpool showing. Vidic is captain is he not, and the for probably won't be dropped ?

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    2. wood is good
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      10 years, 6 months ago

      sturidge for soldado? i think he'll score a fair few more over the season. looks absolutely unstopable atm, whereas soldado looks distinctly average.
      i'm as stuck for mids as you.

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    3. joshandali13
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      Cheers for the responses.

      Ah yea, I only have a vague idea on Vidic vs Ferdinand situation atm. Thinking of switching Mert with Walker, what say you?

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  18. Infinite Sheldon
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    When will Kompany return? Does anyone have any idea?

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  19. HurriKane
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    HBA or Pablo Hernandez ??

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      Phern

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    2. dino412
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      10 years, 6 months ago

      Pablo is what I am contemplating now. He could have a huge season.

      HBA will be hurt soon.

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  20. Twelve years a slave
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    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Hows this one

    Mingolet 4.0

    Evra Walker Coleman Collins Chester

    Walcott Ben Arfa Snodgrass Brady Kim

    Van Persie and two of Benteke Sturridge soldado Giroud

    I like this best of ones i have done so far . Evra should be very attacking under Moyes , Walker gets forward plenty like Coleman and the others fairly nailed on solid centrebacks
    Midfield revolves around Walcott Ben arfa good fixtures , and Snod will come good , the Hull and Cardiff mid rotate well
    Van Persie for the captaincy and two from the rest

    If van persie fails GW 4 then will just remove for one of the other top strikers before his price falls,

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    1. Heels_Over_Head
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      10 years, 6 months ago

      good 💡

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    2. Scoredelario
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      • 13 Years
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      Like it. Watched Norwich v Southampton though and Snodgrass was appalling. Maybe coming back to fitness.

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    3. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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      No Chelsea or City

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      1. Anjar
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        Probably due to force RVP into the team 😀

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    4. the cromulent one
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      10 years, 6 months ago

      Your earlier one was refreshing in that it had 2 rotating 4.5 keepers. I still think that is the way to go over the whole season. Mignolet will not get a clean sheet each week, and the penalty save and bonus points make it look like he is head shoulders above everyone else. He may finish first in goalie fpl points, but I do not believe that he will be best value.

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    5. Camzy
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      10 years, 6 months ago

      Looks good! Walker I think is overpriced a bit at 6.0 though. Would go Enrique or Mertesacker instead.

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      1. Anjar
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Mertesacker more appropriate because there already had Mignolet

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  21. Scoredelario
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    10 years, 6 months ago

    I think people are underestimating the importance of captaincy points when they talk of avoiding RVP at the expense of premium mids. In the near future (except walcott) I don't think many premium mids will be standout captain choices. Is it worth paying 9mil+ on someone you'll never captain?

    I'm not so sure - I'd rather maximize my potential of having the best captain option every week. From experience I know a good/ bad captain can make/ break your week. Similarly if RVP fires at home v a small side (as he so often does) and you don't have him, prepare for a slide down the rankings.

    This is why I think Sturridge, RVP, Walcott and maybe Soldado (if spurs become more fluid) is a great core for the near future. It leaves you with a premium fixture captain most weeks.

    The rest of the team simply have to grind away, hopefully representing good value as a sum. You'll never captain them so an occassional blank will do no harm. A LOT of defenders look set to represent value at all price ranges, and several mids below 6 look set to be reasonable, if not world beaters.

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    1. PussyGalore
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      10 years, 6 months ago

      Exactly. I'd rather 2 RVPS + Brady than 2 Soldados + Lamela per say

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      1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
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        what about 2 Bentekes and a Walcott? or 2 Sturridges and an Oscar?

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      2. Scoredelario
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        I actually wish I'd paid more attention to the importance of captaincy in recent seasons. After captain fails dropped me from 1k to 5k last year (allowing a friend to class back 60 points!) I am determined not to repeat the mistake of thinking only in terms of 'value' at the expense of 'worth'

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    2. wood is good
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      while i understand your point, and mentioned it myself earlier, i think that all three of my strikers are as premium a captin choice as rvp( benteke , sturidige , giroud.). benteke and sturidge dont care about fixtures, and giroud plays for arsenal who will be well up there for goals scored this season (and is going to be getting ridiculous service from that midfield now ozil's involved)
      the main bit i suppose is rvp's ownership worries me. thats all.

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      1. Scoredelario
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        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        If they were all in your team for whatever reason, you'd captain RVP more often though I'm sure. I'm saying it is worth paying a premium for that reason.

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    3. Heels_Over_Head
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      10 years, 6 months ago

      Has the game changed that much?

      Goals & assists are still the main source of points.

      Yes, premium midfielders did get bailed out by getting bonus points in games in which they had neither goals nor assists in the past, and did get a lot of bonus points when they did score; but having midfielders that score 10 or more goals with 5 or more assists for the season still has to come at some kind of premium I would think.

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      1. Scoredelario
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        No but until they hit form you won't be captaining players. Just so happens more mids fit that description right now.

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    4. SC not pearls before swine
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      Maybe, but I believe that in any given week, Benteke/Giroud/Soldado/Sturridge are better choices than RVP for the armband. If you have RVP, you almost feel obligated to captain him, at least I did last year, and it cost me massive points for overlooking Bale/Suarez. I'm going without him because a) I'll have a much deeper team b) I think I'll be more flexible with my captain choice. Which of course has the potential for tears but there's nothing quite like nailing a captaincy pick. I think it will be very easy to ride RVP into the top 10k, but I think there's more upside going without.

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      1. Scoredelario
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        • 13 Years
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        No I'll only captain him when his fixture is good. Sturridge is my other main man. Captained him the last two weeks including v manu. Would have even with rvp in my team due to bad fix

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        1. SC not pearls before swine
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          But like you said to Wood is Good, if you have RVP "you'll captain him more often I'm sure." When he has really tough fixtures, like playing Chelsea and Liverpool, you might be able to overlook him, but overall you'll probably captain him close to 75% of the time, which I think is too much. And much less than that, you're not having 2 RVPs, you're having 1.5 RVPs and Brady.

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          1. Scoredelario
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            If they had similar fixtures I'd captain RVP. If RVP is away and Sturridge is home, bothv mid table teams, I'd captain sturridge.

            Just so happens in gws 4,6,8,10, rvp has the best fixture of all the options mentioned.

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            1. Scoredelario
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              Glad to have the debate anyway 😀

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        2. wood is good
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          i was trying to say what scoutcast did but didnt articulate it as well

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  22. HurriKane
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    doubling up on walcott n giroud great fixtures comming 🙂

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  23. HurriKane
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    best 5 m midfeilder ??

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      Redmond?

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  24. TorresMagic™
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    Morning DZers 🙂

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    1. Test Eagles
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      Good day to you TM ... how's your dead zone this morning?

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        I am at work & will soon be finished. 🙂

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    2. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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      Hi

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  25. the cromulent one
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    10 years, 6 months ago

    I'm on a WC. Basically want to rebalance my team to beef up my defence and focus on scoring midfielders.

    Toying with this defence:
    Collins Coleman Sahko Nastasic Vidic

    Too punty? Sahko and Coleman rotate home/away perfectly, as do Nastasic and Vidic. I want to focus on central defenders as much as possible. (Already have Coleman).
    I know there are question marks over Nastasic and Sahko's game time, and maybe even Vidic's once the champions league starts, but overall, the odd rest should be well covered by the other defenders.

    Yay/Nay?

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    1. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      go for dawson instead of sakho great fixtures plus extra 0.5 es

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    2. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      if ur worried abt roation im of the opinion that villas boas will use chirches mainly in europa league n start club captain dawson in pl

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      1. the cromulent one
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        I dunno. Dawson is under threat from Kaboul, too. What's more Dawson was doubly at fault for Arsenal's goal on Sunday. Played Walcott onside and then got beat to the near post by Giroud. Not one of his finer moments, I'm sure.

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    3. The Gravless Sheik of Dream…
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Nay for Nast and Vidic

      Zab and Evra more nailed on more attacking and just as good at getting bps

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      1. the cromulent one
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        FBs tend to only get bonus points when they have attacking returns. Statistics ahow that CBs earn more than 0.6 bonus more than FBs as a result of a clean sheet.
        In any case, I don't want to chase defenders' attacking returns, that always seems to end in tears.

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    4. jimmybob
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      If you're spending big on defenders, you'd want them to play week in week out I'd say. Having a Man U, City or Liverpool defender on the bench could lead to a fair few wasted points.

      I'm stuck on the backline for Man U too. Neither Vidic or Ferdy could go a season without injuries imo, I'd be getting Evans in if they pick up any significant injury.

      Don't think it's too punty, but no one can be sure who will be in the City back line when Kompany comes back. Nasty would be favourite I'd say, as a Lescott owner I need to act quick. Same with Sahko.

      Agree scoring mids are a must. Easier said than done of course.

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  26. JWade
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Just saw the tweet on Hazard... anyone have any more info on the Achilles injury?

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    1. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      what happened to him ??

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        1. HurriKane
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          do u think he'll recover in time for gw 4 have him in myteam

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          1. TorresMagic™
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            • 14 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            Wait & see. More news will come out but it's a terrible injury to have. Could also be an excuse to not play.

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  27. Tomlette Greggs
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    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Gents, can Ozil's price go up this round, since's he's had about 66,000 transfers in already?

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      All these transfer count for nothing. He can't drop in price & the same goes for rising. 8 days then transfers count.

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  28. wood is good
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    moses? anyone for moses?
    will he start most games? could be great value.
    just interested in peoples thoughts on the man

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    1. wood is good
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      come on now people. someone for moses.

      VOTE MOSES

      (or just give me more midfield options)

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    2. Scoredelario
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Need to confirm he's a regular starter first methinks

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      1. wood is good
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        yeah i know your right really. i just cant work my team out and the only other option at that range is pablo, but im thinking about michu, and dont want double swans.

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  29. Scoredelario
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Oh Enrique didn't rise. Another day to resist temptation. Or maybe I should just do kolo -> enrique for a hit?

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  30. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    How about this beauty?

    Mignolet / Etheridge
    Rio Walker Coleman Chester B Turner
    Walcott Lampard Brady Wittingam Hernandez
    RvP Sturridge Benteke

    Not bad eh?

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    1. Anjar
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I prefer Giroud than Benteke

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    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      It's pretty good yeah! I like the balance and your picks.

      Although I'm very biased towards Giroud since he's been so good for me lately, has great fixtures and now has Ozil to feed him.

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    3. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers both. It will be between Danny Boy and Olivier at the 11th hour since Christian B isn't leaving my team 🙂

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