Scout Notes

Scout Scribbles – Johnson Concern for Liverpool

Glen Johnson’s ankle injury may be worse than first feared. Eden Hazard skips training for Belgium with an Achilles complaint. Jozy Altidore is passed fit after a recent hamstring problem, Rafael could be set to return soon for United, while Luis Suarez may have to make do with a role on the flank this season for Liverpool.

Johnson Ankle Worry

Liverpool issued an official injury update on Glen Johnson yesterday after the right-back pulled out of England duties. The Reds defender was subbed off towards the end of Sunday’s win over United with an ankle problem and the club revealed:

“After being examined by the club’s medical staff at Melwood, Johnson is required to rest his ankle this week. A further review will then take place to check stability and decide on further management. Therefore, Liverpool have not put a timeframe on Johnson’s return to fitness at this stage.”

The Scout Says: A spell on the sidelines for Johnson would undoubtedly be a bitter blow for Brendan Rodgers. The full-back has been an integral part of the defence that has registered three back-to-back clean sheets so far and with a kind upcoming schedule on the horizon, was set for increased investment. Fantasy managers could be afforded a real bargain, though – Andre Wisdom comes in at just 4.4 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) and looks the obvious candidate to benefit if Johnson is indeed ruled out for any length of time. Martin Kelly, also at 4.4, is the other option available to Rodgers.

Hazard Concern for Belgium

Reports in The Mail suggest Eden Hazard has been forced out of training with Belgium due to an Achilles problem. The Chelsea winger has allegedly told his national team’s doctors he has been suffering with the problem for “two to three weeks” and has been ordered to rest ahead of Friday’s showdown with Scotland.

The Scout Says: With Belgium in a strong position to qualify for next year’s World Cup, it’s highly unlikely they will risk the wide man over the next week if the injury is any real worry. Certainly, any potential absence would have a major effect on Fantasy line-ups – while Jose Mourinho has a multitude of attacking midfielders to choose from, Hazard is the most popular midfielder in the FPL game and currently resides in over 24%. An injury update from the Belgium squad will be keenly awaited as his owners hope for a positive prognosis with 10 days still to go before domestic action resumes.

Altidore Hamstring Relief

Sunderland’s Jozy Altidore has been given the all-clear to resume training with the US national squad. The forward missed out on last Saturday’s defeat at Crystal Palace due to a hamstring injury and was expected to be sidelined for at least a couple of weeks but an MRI scan has shown there is no serious damage ahead of games against Costa Rica and Mexico.

The Scout Says: This will be welcome news for Paolo Di Canio after the weekend loss against the Eagles. Having sold Stephane Sessegnon to West Brom, the Black Cats’ boss awaits news on Connor Wickham, who has withdrawn from England Under 21 duty, and with Steven Fletcher lacking fitness and new loan signing Fabio Borini also short of sharpness, Sunderland will be more reliant than ever on Altidore ahead of a run of games which sees them entertain Arsenal, Liverpool and United over the next four Gameweeks.

Rafael on the Mend

United’s Rafael has conveniently handed Fantasy managers a heads-up via his Instagram account by revealing he is set to return to training next week after missing the start of the season due to a hamstring injury.

The Scout Says: David Moyes will be relieved by the Brazilian’s speedy recovery after seeing Phil Jones forced off against Liverpool with an ankle injury. The former Blackburn man has deputised at right-back in the Brazilian’s absence but has since withdrawn from England duties with the problem – a possible return for Rafael would bring him firmly back onto Fantasy radars ahead of a run which see the champions face four home games (CPL, WBA, SOT, STO) and a trip to Sunderland in the next six.

Suarez Set for Wide Role

Reports in this morning’s Times suggest Luis Suarez will be shifted to the flank upon his return to action for Liverpool later this month. The Uruguayan is due back in time for the Gameweek 6 trip to Sunderland and with Brendan Rodgers bringing in Victor Moses on loan, Philippe Coutinho could be set for a move to “the hole” behind Daniel Sturridge as the Reds boss rolls out a 4-2-3-1:

The Scout Says: Sturridge’s form certainly has been worthy of the lone forward role. The former Chelsea man has not only notched in each of the first three Gameweeks, he has now found the net 10 times in the eight games Suarez has been suspended for – a clear indication of his goal-getting abilities. Such a scenario would not only cement Sturridge’s appeal for Fantasy managers, it would also re-ignite Coutinho’s potential – the Brazilian has failed to produce any returns in the opening three Gameweeks and has resultantly been sold on by over 106,000 FPL managers. Sturridge missed training for England yesterday with the thigh problem that had bothered him prior to the United match but his absence is thought to be precautionary.

Parr Boost for Palace

Crystal Palace left-back Jonathan Parr stepped up his recovery from an ankle ligament injury by turning out for the Eagles’ second-string side yesterday. The Norwegian, along with Paddy McCarthy, started the 2-1 defeat to Cardiff U21s before making way at the break in his first match since being sidelined towards the end of last season.

The Scout Says: Parr was a key player for Ian Holloway’s side last term and turned out 38 times in their promotion-winning campaign. His absence has afforded Dean Moxey the chance to deputise in the back-four but, once fully-fit, it’s likely that the Norway international will regain his starting berth – handing Fantasy managers another budget option, with a 4.0 price tag in the FPL game.

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  1. Top 210 Club
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Can't believe what I'm reading on here this afternoon? How can people try and justify swopping Benteke for Soldado? It's absolute madness! Beneteke for chances he creates himself and price wise is a far better value pick than Soldado!!!

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    1. Wings Fan
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I want to play a 3-3-4 formation 🙁

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    2. SPorting
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I think people are hoping that Soldado will get some better service now.

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    3. isacki: full casual
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Benteke is playing Newcastle next too.

      Let them sell him, it's in your interest

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    4. Top 210 Club
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Don't get me wrong, Soldado is a class, CLASS finisher. But, and I say this with all due respect, unless it's delivered on a silver platter or from the penalty spot. He aint gonna do much for you...

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      1. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        For some reason a few folk refuse to believe how good he is...I still chuckle at the stick i got last year for my front the (which i kept all season)....Benteke/Lukaku/Mirallas.....Worst on was from somebody who said (in caps)....MY GOD IS THAT YOUR STRIKERS....

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        1. Top 210 Club
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          lol, you show'd them 😉
          Yeah stick with your gut and your principals, it's the way to go.

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

    Looking to get rid of Silva for Lamela next week. Silva's been pretty good though up until the 45 minute blank last game. Anyone wanna convince me for or against? it seems a bit silly to be trading out the currently 3rd best midfielder in the comp..

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    1. Tim Cahill
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      You answered your own question.

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    2. Top 210 Club
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Wouldn't ditch him after 1 average gw surely?! Was his chance to come off as Navas went off early week before. Still convinced Silva, Coutinho, Walcott, Hazard gonna finish in top 5 mids this season. With 5th spot still up for grabs lol

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

        Hmm was just trying to make room for him
        My team:
        Mignolet Davies
        Zabaleta Coleman, Collins, Chester, Turner
        Walcott, Ozil, Silva, Brady, Ravel
        Sturridge, Lukaku, Soldado

        2.3mil

        Who or how do i get Lamela in there?

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        1. Top 210 Club
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Walcott --> as you have Ozil now. Up too ya 🙂

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

            I guess thats the only way, cant get them all can ya.. Thanks for your input guys.

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  3. FORCA INTER
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    10 years, 6 months ago

    very proud at my 3 strikers

    Giroud,Sturridge,Soldado

    my pre-season annalise was spot on and i am delighted that i dont need to making transfers or even worse using WC

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    1. SPorting
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      For all his goals, I'm still not sold on Giroud. Happy enough with Studge, Solly and Lambo to keep it flexible.

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      1. FORCA INTER
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        i am very much sold , playing for atacking team and he will always chip in with something

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      2. Get up ya bum
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        How's tricks chump?

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        1. SPorting
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Fair to middling.

          No WC or big transfers for me.

          How's tricks champ?

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          1. Get up ya bum
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            alright mate. Decent start for once. Wildcard played as per usual 😛

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      3. LewanGOALski
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Giroud will be even better now with Ozil behind him.
        He really improved his finishing.

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    2. The Chosen One...
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Benteke > Soldado

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      1. isacki: full casual
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Fixture proof.

        Think benteke > giroud as well. On penalties. Scores outside London.

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        1. FORCA INTER
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          giroud is on penalties as well

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          1. isacki: full casual
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            Source

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            1. FORCA INTER
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 6 months ago

              arteta is injureed , and giroud take a last one against fener so i say that he is nailed on for pens at this moment

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          2. LewanGOALski
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            saying that he is on penos is a bit too much, but there is a big chance that he actually is, as he took one against Fenerbache

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            1. isacki: full casual
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 6 months ago

              Yep, describing him as Arsenal's penalty taker is just wrong. When he scored the pen against Fenerbahce the first choice penalty taker Arteta and second choice Podolski both weren't on the pitch. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23691545

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    3. LewanGOALski
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      same front-line and very happy with 😀
      if there would be one more spot, you add Benteke to it, and that is stunning!

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      1. FORCA INTER
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        i dont rate benteke

        would rather have Lukaku or Lambert maybe

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        1. LewanGOALski
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Benteke is a beast.
          And he has penos and is fixture proof.

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    4. Crouch Potato!
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Aguero and Benteke lead Solado in terms of points scored.

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      1. FORCA INTER
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        so? his fixures couldn't be any better and with erikssen and lamela he will fire goals like crazy

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        1. Crouch Potato!
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Erikssen and Lamela are PL rookies, Benteke scores for fun regardess of his midfield, Man Citys midfield will provide Aguero plenty of chances. Benteke created havoc against Arsenal, Soldado did bugger all.

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    5. BMox81
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I think you're just scared to use your WC because you mucked it up last year.

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      1. FORCA INTER
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        scared? most of people using WC to have team like mine...

        and so far i onaly made 2 transfers

        Haz out as sgw cover

        and Toure out cause injureed

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    6. Manani
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      do you still have ur lampard??

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      1. FORCA INTER
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        yes i do , and he is staying

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    7. getfunky
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      yup same, its nice seeing my team value rise without the need for a WC.. my only concenr which remains hte same is whether sturridge can stay fit, so far so good.

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  4. Smurf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    How does this WC team look. I am taking the tactic of playing 4-3-3.

    Mignolet
    Vidic / Terry / Walker / Coleman
    Walcott / Lamela / Lampard
    Soldado / Sturridge / Giroud

    £4.0 GK / Brady / Redmond / Chester

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    1. Michael Jordan - call me MJ
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      If you look at the bottom I've created an incredibly similar team

      Benteke Silva Zabaleta Mertesacker instead of Terry Walker Lamela Sturridge

      Think this formation could well be the way forward

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

        Yes. Very similar. I like your team too (obviously). Think it could well be they way to go.

        My only issue is that Brady/Redmond seem like a great rotating pair with good fixtures. It seems a shame they will be benched each week.

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    2. Jaseonius
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Sexy

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    3. Rui
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      That team makes me regret not using my WC!

      Two changes I would consider: Walker --> Zabaleta & Soldado --> Tekkers. Either way though it's a great team.

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

        Thanks.

        They are both good suggestions and will be good picks but i'm just not excited by Zabs/Benteke. I have seen allot of teams with those two but at present I prefer my Spurs pairings,

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  5. Wings Fan
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Clyne should be back for GW4 right?

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

      Hope so, he's in my WC team. Would be ncie if he drops in price again

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    2. LewanGOALski
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      hopefully. I kept faith in him.

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  6. goneill79
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    When the time comes to really take the **** out of Man U join your fellow supporters and sing...

    'you've got David Moyes,you've got David Moyes,ha ha ha ha,ha ha ha ha'.

    I'd swap a kidney to watch these ****ers fall.

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    1. SPorting
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Swap a kidney?

      For another one?

      Where's the sacrifice in that?

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    2. Jaseonius
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Clown

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

        You, not Moyes.

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    3. Woeisme
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Did you write that yourself?

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  7. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    so if I am not mistaken, Spurs line-up should be like this now, right ?

    ---------------------- Lloris -----------------------
    Walker - Vert - Dawson/Kaboul - Rose
    ------------- Capoue - Paulinho -------------
    Lamela --------- Eriksen ---------- Chadli
    -------------------- Soldado ---------------------

    ofc, with Vert sometimes playing as a LB and Dembele trying to get one of 2 CDMs spots.
    Shame I can't see much playing time for Townsend then. He was very impressive last season on loan and this season he has already shown that he has a good potential in him.

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    1. Wings Fan
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Capoue out for about a month

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      1. LewanGOALski
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        yeah, yeah, of course. Dembele should play in there now. But I rate Capoue later as a first choice.

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  8. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone noticed that the Spurs/Real partnership has lead to Bale joining Real and Ozil going to Arsenal. Doesn't seem a very equal partnership....

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

      Apparently Levy called Madrid asking them not to sell Özil to Spurs.

      Impressive tekkers, after dragging out the signing of bale for so long

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      1. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah I read that, funny quite how much power Levy thinks he has.

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    2. It’s A Joke
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      You're not one of those silly Spurs fans who signed that pathetic petition, are you?

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      1. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        No don't support them, hadn't heard of a petition to be honest.

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  9. danishdynamite
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Any Arsenal fans who reckon Jenkinson is set for a run in the team?

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  10. isacki: full casual
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone know the Scout Picks scores for the last 3 GWs? Counting captain as winner of the captain's poll.

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    1. FORCA INTER
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      lower than my OR score

      scout picks sucks very often

      i still laught at that poor Couthino over Sturridge pick from gw1

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      1. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Really, you still laugh at that? 😯

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        1. FORCA INTER
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          yeah , cause only stupid persons would say that ,,winger'' will outscore forward

          specialy if they ever watched him in Inter

          Couthino just isnt fpl player material (unless he moves in the hole)

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      2. Caine & Co.
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        What is or score

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      3. isacki: full casual
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks for those three numbers you calculated

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  11. Michael Jordan - call me MJ
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Migs 4.0
    Zabaleta Coleman Mert Vidic 4.0
    Walcott Lampard Silva 5.0 5.0
    Benteke Giroud Sturridge

    One of the strongest wildcard teams I've come up with.

    Any suggestions for improvement?

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    1. It’s A Joke
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I think your midfield having two 5.0 is poor but i guess you're a believe in a big defence. I'm not.

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      1. Michael Jordan - call me MJ
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        I understand your point.

        Definite room for downgrading a defender and bringing in a player like Hernandez

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      2. Caine & Co.
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Obviously hes not playing them. Thats like saying two 4.0 in defence is poor

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        1. It’s A Joke
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          It is poor. The bench is still important. 1x 5.0 or under is enough.

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    2. IL Fantasista
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      you sure you'll be playing 4-3-3?

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    3. IL Fantasista
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      If you're going for RVP-less team you need to boost up your mids a bit.

      I have Walcott Lamps HBA Brady 4.5. You should do better.

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  12. Disco Stu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    How nailed on is Oscar(Or any other Chelsea Midfileder for that matter), and is there a better option. (Have Theo, Silva, Coutinho and Barkley)?

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    1. Get up ya bum
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      It's becoming apparent that Oscar is Mou's preferred #10. Obviously that midfield will be rotated heavily throughout the season though

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    2. It’s A Joke
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      There are no 'nailed on' Chelsea midfielders, that's why no one is really going for 'em. Too risky.

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  13. FF Dirtbag
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    I dont know what to do any more... seems I have lost all FPL knowledge. What should i do with this?

    Migs Lewis
    Coleman Collins Murner Chester Brayford
    Walcott Silva Nolan Mirallas R.Morrison
    Lambert RVP Benteke

    Doing awfully points wise, don't know how to drag it back, really need some suggestions.

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    1. fantasykid
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      It's no time to panic, after all, this game ain't a sprint pal, it's a marathon. Have a stragety and stick to it. It's a nice front line you got and am not quite sold on Mirallas tbh. Team doesn't look bad either. Patience is where it's at. Keep the faith

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    2. It’s A Joke
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      You made the mistake of getting too many crap defenders who may not even play. However, the rest of the team could come good. Maybe R. Morrison to Redmond and Nolan to Moses. After next week change RVP & Lambert to Soldado & Sturridge/Giroud.

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  14. Gungho_Joe
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Fellaini or Lampard?

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    1. LewanGOALski
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Lamps by a mile

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    2. fantasykid
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Lampard

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    3. Andrew
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Lamps all day long

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      1. Gungho_Joe
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        This is tempting me to go for Felli 😀

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    4. danishdynamite
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Lamps for now, but I reckon Fellaini will do very well at Utd

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      1. Gungho_Joe
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        I agree, it's just whether to take a gamble and get in there early.

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  15. tomsef
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Vidic or terry? Doesnt have a manu or chelsea cover.

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    1. fantasykid
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Terry

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    2. LewanGOALski
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I will be brining one of them very soon and I am sold on Vidic for now

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    3. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Vidic.

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    4. Get up ya bum
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Both look very good. I have both

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    5. danishdynamite
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Vidic. I have Zaba though, and am considering ditching him and going for Vidic and Terry

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  16. fantasykid
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    @ TW, Hey mate, Is Luton Town taken? If not, can i have it please?

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      All yours.

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  17. Scottys Army
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    I think ozil will help santi's points returns as santi's preferred position is left wing and i think ozi arriving gives santi better goal potential.

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  18. aussiegooner
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Just did some research, and in case anyone is interested, here is what I found:

    Sturridge scored 10 goals in 14 games for Pool.

    He scored more than 1 goal twice; once a hat-trick against Fulham, and 2 goals against Toon but in a totally dominant team performance (6-0).

    He scored 4 goals when Suarez was playing and this was in 4 games. Therefore, he scored multiple goals only when Suarez wasn't playing. Here is more detail on the games he scored when Sua was also playing:

    5-0 agains Norwich (Sua scored 3)
    2-2 against Citay
    5-0 against Swansea (Sua 1)
    2-2 against Chelsea (Sua 1)

    He played CF in each of those games. Just wanted to give some insight into how he plays when Sua is also playing. He does still score, but is yet to score more than 1. Also, he scored in both competitive games and very high-scoring games where the opponents stood no chance.

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      4 games is a small sample size and I'll take a goal a game.

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

        Well it's all I had to go by. I'm not saying don't sign Stuz at all. I'm very much considering him. It's more a make-of-these-stats-what-you-will kind of post.

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    2. applebonkers
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      suarez gets a lot of hattricks v norwich but that wasn't one of them

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

        Oops, yes, my bad. I thought I corrected it after writing that and realizing I was getting the games mixed up.

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  19. Sánchez
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    What I find funny is, Soldado started at 9.5 and has 18 pts is up front and is on pens after 3 games and has gone to 9.7. But he is for the axe.

    Walcott who also started 9.5 and is a midfielder without set pieces has 14 and hasnt built value yet is essential.

    And Soldado has better fixtures in the immediate weeks to come I would say.

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

      currently have both

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

      I kind of like that Soldado is up for the axe. To me, it shows that people are watching the games and judging by his real-life performances, rather than just his points.

      I admit that it's not worth dropping him just yet, but it does show greater insight IMO.

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

        whats wrong with his performances? from what i've sseen he's starved of service, something which hopefully or could change with the lieks of eriksen & lamela arriving

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

          Either he needs to adapt to English football (and the tighter, stronger defences), involve himself more or indeed benefit from superior service. You could be right, but, at the moment, I don't rate him highly as a striker at all. I may be biased, and he has only played 3 games, but that's just my view.

          I'm not saying ditch, but nor would I say bring him in.

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

        Think then

        Off form, 6pts per game.

        What will he be like on form?

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

          I don't think you can rely on him getting pens whenever he is off form.

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

            His form will pick up though.
            He is a fast track bully type.
            His fixtures are set for him to hit form.
            And Eriksen will add some creativity for that.

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            1. branub
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 6 months ago

              ur comparing a midfield to a forward.. there are much lots of good forwards atm and there aint any decent midfield that could arguably be better then Walcott

              His form will pick - haven happened
              his fixtures are set for him to hit form - haven happened

              we don't even know how Eriksen will perform yet

              and there is a lot to say in Sturridge and Giroud seeing them score 3 (non PK) goals. its just a matter of choice/insight of the game

              btw I am a soldado owner

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    3. Get up ya bum
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      eh?

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    4. Somalion
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I'm not going to say Soldado isn't worth it because I think Lamela offers very good value. Eriksen will be good for Soldado, Lamela is not an assister so will more than likely actually take points.

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    5. Crouch Potato!
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      He will find no games easy, he had better adapt to being marked tight and kicked plenty.

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    6. Efan Ekoku Pops
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I'm holding firm with Soldado - surely his points potential will only improve with the arrival of the new players.

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    7. Lorenzo
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I don't know why would people ditch Soldado. I have both of them and I'm keeping both of them. But people on WC are trying to justify getting RVP or Benteke over Soldado, hence all the you should get rid of Soldado jibber-jabber.

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    8. rm9
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      There are other options in front, but not in the middle.

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    9. Mowgli
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      It kind of makes sense to me. It's all about alternatives.

      Soldado is competiting against Sturridge, Benteke, Giroud and RVP for only three spots. So it's conceivable that people are thinking of axing him, no?

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

      9.5 or less options at striker:

      Giroud, Sturridge, Benteke, Soldado, Negredo

      9.5 or less options at midfield:

      Walcott, Silva, Oscar

      It's about options, not players

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

    im doubling up on giroud and walcott great fixtures coming up 🙂

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  21. Epic Fail
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    How do you think the Real Madrid front line is going to line-up with both Bale and Ronaldo in it?

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    1. Get up ya bum
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      egotistically

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    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      ––– Benzema
      CR7 – Isco – Bale

      Shirley?

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      1. LewanGOALski
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        that Ozil eyes - love it! 😀

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    3. LewanGOALski
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      CR7 ---- Isco ----- Bale
      -------- Benzema --------

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    4. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      ---Modric---Alonso/Khedira---
      Ronaldo--Isco------Bale-----
      ----------------Benz--------

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    5. FORCA INTER
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      ---------Modric----Alonso-----

      Bale--------Isco---------Ronaldo

      -------------Benzema------

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    6. IL Fantasista
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Ronaldo, Benzema, Bale

      No brainer.

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    7. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      So some think he will be on the left, some on the right...

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    8. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Bale---Isco----Ronaldo
      --------Benzema---------

      Sometimes maybe Bale behind the striker roaming and Di Maria on the right.

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    9. chambers
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Benzema
      Bale Ronaldo DiMaria
      Alonso Khedira
      is my guess

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  22. Professor Abel X
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Migs Mannone
    Toure Lescott Brayford Yanga Turner(norwich)
    Silva Coutinho Mirallas Walcott Wanyama
    Soldado Giroud Dzeko

    Plenty of problems in this team, but reluctant to WC.

    How does Toure, Dzeko - Vidic, Bent for -4 sound?

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    1. IL Fantasista
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      would rather go for:

      Mirallas-->Brady
      Dzeko-->Bentekkers

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      1. Professor Abel X
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        I like this, but i would be concerned about not being able to field 3 at the back

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        1. IL Fantasista
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          you might. take your chances with lescott, yanga and turner for this week.

          Better to zero points than -2. Taking hits for defenders isn't USUALLY very good.

          You can always transfer someone from your def out the next GW.

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          1. IL Fantasista
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            plus, you wouldn't be annoyed at an eventual Benteke's blank since you have yanga

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  23. Andrew
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    How do you do the Ozil eyes emot?

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    1. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      😯

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      1. Granville
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        eight - O

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        1. Andrew
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          😯

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        2. Andrew
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Thanks

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    2. Somalion
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Just type in : Ozil : without the spaces like this 😯

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      1. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        😆

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

        😀

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      3. Billy Gilmore
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        😆

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  24. Granville
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Haven't fully decided whether to chop Miralles for a hit. Chelsea isn't a great fixture for him, or maybe he's been waiting for the time when nobody expects him to score. Is he even a certain starter?

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    1. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I wouldn't take a hit, wouldn't give him more than another game or two either though.

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      1. Granville
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        It's also to fund a move for Vidic.

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        1. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          That may change things...

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          1. Granville
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            I probably wont do anything since I'm looking at an 8 pointer. I know it'll be difficult to make it pay off over the very short term but it sets up my team how I'd like it for the next few weeks.

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        2. Woy of the Wovers
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          So it's really a hit for a defender.

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    2. Somalion
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Delofeloulofelu is pushing for his place, deserves it too.

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    3. Get up ya bum
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      hey granny. Should start imo. Who would ya bring in?

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      1. Granville
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Thinking of downgrading for Redmond. It's mainly a budget consideration although I really do think Redmond will prove himself when his fixtures improve.

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        1. Get up ya bum
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          I agree on Redmond. Hard to justify the hit though

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    4. Professor Abel X
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I wish Mirallas was my only real problem! Not sure how much my opinion counts to you, but I wouldn't be taking a hit to get rid unless you have a great replacement?

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    5. Efan Ekoku Pops
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I'm rolling the dice one more week then taking it from there. Hopefully Martinez is thinking along the same lines!

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    6. Crouch Potato!
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I believe Chelsea will be the toughest nut to crack this season. Probably a player worth shifting, however he could hit form later on, and be cheaper to pick up.

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    7. FORCA INTER
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      dont be fool granny

      i have spere FT and saving it and keeping mirallas

      he will came good , specialy with Lukaku

      they are belgian mates after all

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      1. Granville
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        I've never seen Miralles pass to anyone.

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        1. FORCA INTER
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          the only player i would get instaed of Mirallas is Michu

          think Lamp,Wally Silva are gonna be season keepers

          Mirallas will pass to Lukaku for sure

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      2. Crouch Potato!
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Lukaku will just put away the chances that Missirallas can't!

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  25. Stand Free
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Do we only get half of a players price rise? So a player must at least rise by 0.2 for us to make 0.1. So is making money from a wildcard over the next week and a half not very hard to do?

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  26. Scottys Army
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Isacki

    Do you think santi could prove to be a good differential ?

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    1. isacki: full casual
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Nah I think his points have been reduced by the arrival of Ozil. Now there's two playmakers so Caz won't be the dominant through ball merchant. Can't see his goal threat going up either. Ozil might nick some of that!

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      1. Scottys Army
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        ok mate cheers

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  27. Wings Fan
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Right, seeing as Soldado vs Benteke/Giroud/Sturridge is driving me mad, whereas in midfield I'm not too fussed. Does it make sense to go from:

    Giroud, Walcott, Spurs Mid > Soldado, Walcott, Ozil ?

    This would give me:

    Mignolet - 4.0

    Coleman - Vidic - Koscielny - Clyne - Collins

    Walcott - Ozil - Ben Arfa - Brady - Redmond

    Sturridge - Soldado - Benteke

    Clyne/Collins and Brady/Redmond rotate nicely and give me the option of 3-4-3 or 4-3-3.

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    1. Professor Abel X
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I think I would rather have Giroud, can see him banging in the goals this season.

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  28. Somalion
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Benteke vs Lukaku

    Lukaku now most likely nailed on up top for Everton, a better team than Villa. Currently at 7.4. Possible Tekkers replacement? (As crazy as it sounds)

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    1. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Nah, not on penalties and not as good IMO.

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      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Ah a fair point Granny.

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    2. Wheato182
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Lukaku can't play against Chelsea so go with the beast at the min, I'm considering Benteke > Lukaku after though.

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      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        It is something to watch certainly.

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    3. FACUPARSE
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Benteke is 100% nailed on and a much better player.

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      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Benteke is better.

        Lukaku is in the better team.

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

          Hardly. Villa could well easily finish above them this season.

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    4. Red5
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Benteke is a fair price, Lukaku is a bargain. Given I'm unlikely to ever captain either of them, I'd go for Lukaku every time.

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  29. Wheato182
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    We still thinking Clyne will get his place back anytime soon?

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    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      If he doesn't get it back after the international break, then I don't think he will get it back at all.

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  30. Home Run Baker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Afternoon all. Just got back from holiday. Mayhem in the FPL world!
    Need LIV defence. Who's the best defender to buy?
    Thanks.

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    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Migs or Enrique.

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    2. It’s A Joke
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Is Quinn at Hull likely to get more playing time now he's approaching fitness?

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    3. Billy Gilmore
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Agger for now. Perhaps Sakho in a few weeks.

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    4. Blue Lion
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Enrique

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    5. Jebiga
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Mignolet

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