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Captain Sensible – Gameweek 15

We roll out another instalment of our new weekly article for Members this evening, offering an in-depth statistical analysis of the main captaincy contenders for the Gameweek ahead. Each of the top four supply us with a player apiece this time out as we crunch the numbers to determine whether there really is an alternative to a certain Uruguayan for the armband:

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  1. Vasty Deep
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Coleman for Glen Johnson, any reason why I shouldnt hit the transfer button?

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    1. Round and Round
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      This weeks fixtures is a pretty strong reason.

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    2. SpinyNorman [*_*]
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Because Coleman is great (and fixture proof)

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

      Free transfer, right? Go on.

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    4. Holden On
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Why not wait a week?

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      1. Vasty Deep
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        he rises in a few, and would be out of my budget. Free transfer, yes.

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  2. Elniñorules
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts please geezers? Will have to decide today.

    Mig
    Coleman JT Mert Gabbidon
    Ozil Pablo Ramsey Januzaj
    Agüero Suarez

    Bank 0.0
    1 FT

    Subs - Davis Rooney Kim Chester

    A) Save FT
    B) Roo > Luka this week
    (could then do Mert > Burner/Rat and Pablo > Hazaa for a hit next week)

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

      Januzaj/Kim to Bannan? Seems uninspiring but may be a handy transfer for this GW. I am in the same boat as you.

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      1. Elniñorules
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Good thought, the uninspiring bit turns me off. I'll sort Kim out on the WC, until then he's essential 😎

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

          I have the same problem, basically get Pozuelo/Bannan in for Janujaz or just accept that none of those players are likely to get much and save the FT which can help me get Howard + Lukaku next GW.

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    2. Holden On
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      A

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  3. Holden On
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    GJ > Jagielka

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

      I like it

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      1. Holden On
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Sorry. That was a reply fail to aqua frescos on the previous page

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

    2 FT with Rooney & Ravel suspended and Clyne & Vlaar being doubtful

    A: Rooney & Lallana ->> Lukaku & Shelvey
    B: Rooney & Vlaar ->> Lukaku & Evra
    C: Just Rooney ->> Lukaku

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    1. Holden On
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I have SAL but we tempted to keep Rooney if he was in my team. We're you planning on bringing in Lukaku next week anyways?

      How about a boring transfer of Clyne/Vlaar to another cheap def

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

        Umm..

        If nothing surprise, yes, I will bring Lukaku in next week anyway. So, I'm wondering if it would be better to buy now and pay cheaper than after Sunday. For Gw16, I'd be preferred Lukaku (FUL) more than Rooney (avl) too. Also, I have a choice to buy Rooney back anytime.

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

    An hour to the price changes.

    I would get Shelvey before the changes if I could be reasonably confident he would start GW15 and GW16. I still can't quite see how he will do it though, because he has an away Europa game in Switzerland sandwiched between the two and Swansea need a point to qualify - he's been used in all Europa games he's been available for (missed one for family reasons).

    If he manages to play all three he will have started 5 games in 14 days:
    01 Dec GW13
    04 Dec GW14
    09 Dec GW15
    12 Dec Europa
    15 Dec GW16

    He's got to miss at least one, surely. Which one will it be?

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

      Plus fatigue to the squad, can we expect good result from them? 😕

      I'm considering Shelvey too, but cannot deal with this uncertainty.

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    2. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      2p
      2p
      1p
      2p

      anyway.

      That guy doesnt deserve a long post like that Isacki

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

        Yeah, it's not like 58,600 people have transferred him in, including many regulars 😆

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    3. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Fool's gold imo. Typically the wingers do well for Swans. Pablo/Pozuelo over Jonjo methinks.

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      1. Holden On
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        +1 to the fools gold

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

        But Michu played in the hole and did far better than any of them.

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        1. Elniñorules
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Course, was comparing wingers to CMs. Bony-Michu returning soon I'm guessing.

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

            He played in the hole last game. More to the point, there's a decent chance he'll play striker this week as Vazquez, Bony and Michu are injured (Michu is back soonish, others later). Standout punt this week while Ravel is out.

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

              5.3 too. Tempting to ship the useless Amalfitano for him, but have the cash to sell Ravel.

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

      I think the best player to have from Swansea is De, coz Shelvey is shite, Pablo has the potential but is too injury prone. I dont think Pablo will start all 5.But the thing is Pablo can involve himself in a FPL gold way.

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  6. Ouch
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Hey guys need some wisdom.

    2ft 0.0 in the bank

    Migs, Boruc

    Mert, Terry, Dawson (Clyne and Turner)

    Hazard, Ramsey, Lallana, Oscar (Januzaj)

    Suarez, Remy, Aguero

    I am thinking of going oscar to Shelvey this week and then going Remy to rooney for when he comes back against Villa. thoughts?

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    1. Holden On
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I Don't buy the Shelvy hype, but like the Rooney move.

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  7. David silva
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Trade Oscar to Silva once he returns?

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

      can't afford it

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    2. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      yes, I'm wating for Silva too long 😐 when will he return

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

        nasri might be worth a shout?

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        1. OPTA FPL
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          I got him sometime in FPL, always failed...

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

            is my oscar to shelvey remy to rooney plan good or to much money on the forwards?

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  8. OPTA FPL
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Whittingham out for who?

    Ozil Hazard Ramsey Ravel ______ (9.2M)

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    1. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      😯 How can you afford that guy? Discount in Vietnam?

      Pity Silva isn't fit. Prolly Gerrard at the mo.

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      1. OPTA FPL
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Rooney Suarez Lolkaku up front with Terry, Dawson, Clnye + 2 cheap at the back

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

        Discount in Vietnam 😆

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    2. Round and Round
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Gerrard. Would wait and get Silva tho.

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      1. OPTA FPL
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        I'm consiering between Silva or Walcott
        Walcott is a better picl in FPL but it means triple Arsenal Mid, while I dont have any City player at all

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  9. SpinyNorman [*_*]
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    61.5% ownership now for Ramsey...

    Can anyone think of an ownership that's been higher in fpl history?

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    1. Round and Round
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      CR7. Gerrard/Lampard in their heyday.
      Henry?

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

      Dempsey?
      RVP?

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    3. CravenA
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Ronaldo

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    4. Brian (Not the Messiah)
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      no, I think he's taking the prize

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    5. CravenA
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Fabregas

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    6. A.
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I looked up ownership of the likes of Charlie Adam and Barry Ferguson back when they were brilliant picks, and they never got over 40% I don't think

      60% is ludicrous

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      1. Holden On
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        How did you look up ownership from past seasons?

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

    Not sure what to do with my 2FT's, any advice? £1.0m in the bank.

    Mignolet / Lewis
    Fonte / Terry / Coleman / Mertesacker / Chester
    Morrison / Özil / Ramsey / Hazard / Whittingham
    Agüero / Suárez / Remy

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

      kinda similar to mine ^

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  11. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    What time is the World Cup draw?

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

      Starts at 4pm

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

        GMT that is

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Cheers.

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  12. Twelve years a slave
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Transfers done -4

    Rooney to Lukaku
    Januzai to Hazard

    and 2.4m left to turn sess into Michu in two weeks

    Had to do them today , Hazard just going to keep on rising with those fixtures.
    Rooney did ok for me , but having him killed the midfield

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    1. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Rooney out will help my rank
      😀

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    2. Touré De Force
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      GL mate, won't be much between Rooney and Hazard for the rest of the season, but in an either or scenario Haz is probably the right option - there are better options at CF than in midfield as a general rule.

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      1. Twelve years a slave
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Have to think that Lukaku and Hazard beat Rooney and any mid under 6

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        1. Touré De Force
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Agreed and I'd be happy to captain either in a given gw but just can't trust United or Rooney atm

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        2. Lizard Lips
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          thoughts on rooney + de guzman > lukaku and nasri

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          1. Touré De Force
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            An improvement, but not massively so I'd say

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  13. Del Monte
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Any hits on this lot please DZ?

    Szczesny (Ruddy)

    B.Turner Williams K.Toure (Clyne) (Shaw)

    Oscar Yaya Ramsey Sessegnon (Morrison*)

    Suarez (C) Aguero Benteke

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    1. Del Monte
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      If Oscar is confirmed out tomorrow then I would look to shift but there really isn't many options.

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  14. Touré De Force
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    I sense a low scoring gw on the horizon

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    1. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      my team looks terrible this GW too though just got 97p midweek

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    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Congrats on leading the FPL Open & Elite 64. 🙂

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      1. Touré De Force
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks mate, thanks for running the comps. Both are cup competitions right?

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          1. Touré De Force
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            Good hopefully I can go deep in one!

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            1. TorresMagic™
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 6 months ago

              Luck of the draw. Good luck. 🙂

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

    Night lads

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  16. Big Col
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Any Thoughts on Sess game time for this week?

    A) will start
    B) come on as Sub
    C) benched all game

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    1. Del Monte
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      A

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    2. Round and Round
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      B

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    3. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      B

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

      I think that A is very likely but I would be surprised if B or C were to hapen, given his last 2 games performance.

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

        * would not
        sorry

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  17. OptimusBlack
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    reeepost

    A- Brady > Shelvey

    B- Oscar > Shelvey

    B ... Gonna do it Tomorrow and lose 0.1 M , A Gonna do it Now before Shelvey price rise

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  18. BigManBakar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Nolan to Hazard done! Welcome aboard haz 😀

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    1. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Nolan out always a good transfer

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

      Must be joking. Who the ---- would own Nolan?

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  19. No Luck
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    How likely is Sess to start this weekend?

    How does Nolan + Sess -> Hazard + Bannan (-8) sound?

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  20. Venom Snake
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Is it worth bringing lukaku in for Rooney this week, then bringing Rooney back next week for Giroud?
    I currently have 2FT and don't know wha to do with them!

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

      will have to do it myself just to get a team out lets just hope who ever we get scores pts

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

    Are there any Suarez owners who are not giving him the armband again?

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    1. Venom Snake
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      My captains armband is tattooed on Suarez' arm

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

        New RVP. Better in fact.

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  22. Ouch
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    just a random post but what is everyones tv at. Mine is 108.4.

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  23. Jasօn
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Q. Is anyone here gonna have the balls to captain anyone other than Suarez this weekend?

    I ask because I have aguero in my team and I rank half way down the table in my mini league...
    If Suarez blanks there could be a massive chance there to gain world ranking with most people captaining the Uruguayan.

    What are peoples thoughts? I'm trying to pluck up the courage myself!

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

      Tried that. Didn't work. But you're right - what's the point doing the same as everyone else if you're floundering in mid-table mediocrity?

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    2. Touré De Force
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah it's a high variance play, get that wrong a couple of times and the season is over though!

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    3. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I have had a fleeting thought to do the same thing, but Suarez is simply too dangerous not to captain!

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

    Sorry, Repost:

    Rooney&Sess OUT --> Lukaku&Hazard IN for -4?

    Migs
    Dawson, Gabbidon, Chester, Burner
    Özil, Ramsey, Gerrard, Sess
    Suarez, Aguero

    K.Davis; Clyne, Rooney, Ravel

    I would get Chelsea coverage, a 3rd playing FWD this GW and Lukaku has great fixtures afterwards. Would you do it?

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

      you have suarez aguero so id go for it

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

      n vendas o rooney...o manchester tem um bom calendário até ao final do ano e não pode perder mais ptos. Alem disso, Rooney faz tudo...qualquer golo em que o united esteja envolvido, rooney ou marca ou assiste.

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

        e pq não vender gerrard por hazard?

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

          Living legend vai ter que ficar na minha equipa, Acabei de o ir buscar. 😉

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

            aposto ctg que daqui a 2 ou 3 jornadas vais meter rooney novamente....vai acabar por não compensar, é o meu palpite 😉 Gl

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

        I'm aware of that but I also think there's a good chance of catching up without Rooney's pts.

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  25. nevercaptorres
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    who is a must have this wk haz or aguero??

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    1. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Özil

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

        have him

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        1. Elniñorules
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Kun then

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

        Wasn't really part of the question

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  26. Sz21
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Struggling with deciding what to do here..
    0.4m in account, 2 fts..

    Mignolet, Boruc
    Evra, McCauley, Coleman, Wilson, B Turner
    Walcott, Lallana, Morrison, Barkley, Townsend
    Aguero, Rooney, Suarez

    Townsend has to go- I think 1st priority...
    Shelvey a good buy or Redmond? Anybody else..?

    What would you do..?

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  27. Acquafresca
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Who is on pens for Crystal Palace?

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

      Chamakh? Bannan? Jedinak?

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

        I'd like to think Bannan. It's usually Murray but he's long injured

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  28. MrKeygenn
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    What changes would you make to this team ?
    http://gyazo.com/41d71bc363eface33d09592e88cb6e9e.png

    Was thinking of selling Ravel and bringing in Oviedo ?

    Any ideas how to make it stronger ?

    All help is appreciated !

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  29. Lizard Lips
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Rooney to Lukaku lets me do:

    Whittingham to Lampard or Guzman to Nasri next week.

    Worth it?

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  30. nevercaptorres
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    one last time think ill go b?

    mignolet
    coleman terry gabbidon mertesacker/clyne
    yaya ozil lallana/morrison williams
    suarez remy rooney

    a)lallana rooney/ haz lukaku
    b)lallana rooney/ jonjo aguero
    c)lallana williams/ jonjo whittingham

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    1. Najoman86
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      To be honest, I think I'd save the transfer... if you were gung-ho on making the change, then B

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

        wish i could can only field 10 and does not look good

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