The draw for the first round of the 2019/20 FFS Cup

FFS Cup January 24

Fantasy Football Scout Cup VIII – Semi Final Draw

We’re down to the last four managers in the Fantasy Football Scout Cup VIII, sponsored by Paddy Power. Ahead of the next round of matches – which takes place in Gameweek 23, over next Tuesday and Wednesday’s matches – we take a look at the quartet who still harbour hopes of taking home the silverware.

Cunny Funts remains the favourite as we had into the final straight. Ranked at 688 overall, he saw off the challenge of YestheSess! in the quarter-finals and was the highest scoring manager to progress, with 71 points accrued in Gameweek 22. He’s up against Tdubb05 (36,120th overall), who racked up a 62-55 win over sim716 to make his way into the final four.

The pair have just five identical players – Seamus Coleman, Eden Hazard, Yaya Toure, Emmanuel Adebayor and Luis Suarez and both have made two transfers so far this week. Only Cunny Funts still has his wildcard left to play, though.

The other tie sees Ajax, with a rank of 23,489 overall, up against Tal, who currently sits in 57,457 in the rankings. Ajax is in the better form of the two – he outscored ec3dm by 60 points to 52 points to progress, whilst Tal booked him place in the semi-finals with a narrow 47-45 win over 11 Men in Flight.

Both managers have already played their wildcards, though intriguingly have just three of the same players – Suarez, Hazard and Adnan Januzaj – suggesting this one looks wide open.

As mentioned previously, it’s not just bragging rights on offer here – the top three will be rewarded for their exploits.

Winner – £100 worth of free bets. £100 Amazon Voucher
Runner-up – £50 worth of free bets. £50 Amazon Voucher
3rd Place – £50 worth of free bets. £25 Amazon Voucher

If you want a full update on how the ties played out in the previous round, click here. Otherwise, click here. for the Semi-Final details.

As always, we wish our final four the best of luck as they brace themselves for battle!

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gsmiggle
10 years, 3 months ago
Hi everyone,

Please rate my wildcard team:

Boruc (Davis)
Mertesacker, Coleman, Vlaar, (Ward, Bruce)
Hazard, Yaya, Cabaye. Eriksen (Noone)
Suarez, Aguero, Sturridge.

I have 0.4 mill in the bank and I'm not too convinced on my cheap defenders. Should I downgrade Mert to Kol and upgrade Bruce?

Thanks
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1. The Blind Badger
  10 years, 3 months ago
  I would downgrade merte to someone other than an Arsenal defender. They have very tricky fixtures coming up and you can pick up Kos for cheap in 6 weeks.
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Elniñorules
10 years, 3 months ago
Hahaha would love it if the Salah deal breaking down caused Mata to stay now.
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1. Captain Shirokov
  10 years, 3 months ago
  Hehe
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2. UnderstandablyDistraught
  10 years, 3 months ago
  that would just chuckle me
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3. Back to Back Ballacks
  10 years, 3 months ago
  The Salah deal has broken down????????
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  1. Elniñorules
    10 years, 3 months ago
    Rodgers and Pool still going for Salah apparently.
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    1. Back to Back Ballacks
      10 years, 3 months ago
      Ok, thanks, thought it was all agreed/pending medical.
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      1. onionbarje
        10 years, 3 months ago
        it is all agreed, Jose has already said this. It is just the medical, which will take place in Switzerland and the work permit to be sorted out
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    2. onionbarje
      10 years, 3 months ago
      Chelsea vs Liverpool
      
      hmmmm i wonder who he will choose
      
      Chelsea obviously
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      1. Gaz Downright
        10 years, 3 months ago
        if he wants to actually play football he should chose Liverpool
        
        at Chelsea he will only become very good on sitting positions
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      2. Billy Gilmore
        10 years, 3 months ago
        If he wants to make anything of himself in his career then he should join Liverpool. Otherwise he'll just warm the bench.
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Captain Shirokov
10 years, 3 months ago
Anyone know about Jerome Thomas and when he's due back?
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1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
  10 years, 3 months ago
  I thought he was back already. Not a serious punt though is it?
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GREENDREAMS11
10 years, 3 months ago
I'm off, Later folks, no need for waking up before 11:30, Nice.
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1. Captain Shirokov
  10 years, 3 months ago
  9:00 here. 🙁
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Captain Shirokov
10 years, 3 months ago
Azpiliceuta or Cahill?

Would rather Cahill but is he worth more?
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1. Elniñorules
  10 years, 3 months ago
  Azpi. Go cheap while you can.
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  1. Captain Shirokov
    10 years, 3 months ago
    Cheers.
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2. Mr. Bean
  10 years, 3 months ago
  seem they're both a risk of rotation with Cole/Ivanovic/Luiz. Terry seems only secure starter at the back for Chelsea
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3. ILOVEBAPS
  10 years, 3 months ago
  Azpi as they are both rotation risks. I also think Azpi has a pretty good chance at attack points.
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lifes a pitch
10 years, 3 months ago
Traore is 6 foot 9 inches tall...Mert is 6 foot 6 inches imagine trying to get the ball off them
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Captain Shirokov
10 years, 3 months ago
A: Bruce, R Bennett, Sturridge, Cahill

or

B: Kolarov, Olsson, Ade, Azpi

Could do with a bit of advice here. 😕
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1. lifes a pitch
  10 years, 3 months ago
  not sure about Bruce but A
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2. The Blind Badger
  10 years, 3 months ago
  I really only like the strikers in both those scenarios.
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3. Cowboy John
  10 years, 3 months ago
  B
  
  Not keen on Kolarov though - just seems like a transfer waiting to happen.
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  1. Captain Shirokov
    10 years, 3 months ago
    I've got decent cover in the form of Ward/Olsson in the event of any no-shows though. Worth a risk I think.
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    1. Cowboy John
      10 years, 3 months ago
      Yeah, I understand the lure of Kolarov.
      
      Was tempted last week myself but managed to resist. 🙂
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4. lifes a pitch
  10 years, 3 months ago
  i think seeing the rest of the team would help
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  1. Captain Shirokov
    10 years, 3 months ago
    Below
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★A-O-Chamberlain★ COYG …
10 years, 3 months ago
You think Wenger is telling the truth that there is nothing happening with Draxler? Pretty sure he said the same thing before we signed Cazorla
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1. onionbarje
  10 years, 3 months ago
  he won't say anything as he doesn't want to risk messing up the transfer, or let rivals know he wants Draxler and it turns into a bidding war. Same thing with Moyes and Mata.
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2. The Blind Badger
  10 years, 3 months ago
  Signs are looking good and I'm quietly confident about it
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  1. UnderstandablyDistraught
    10 years, 3 months ago
    Same
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Gaz Downright
10 years, 3 months ago
Now Man United have RVP, Rooney and Mata, but only 2 real positions to offer them. Unless he plays one of them on the wing...

This also pushes Fellaini and Kagawa further away from their preferred positions.

Sure Mata is a terrific player, but United need central defensive midfielders and defenders.
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1. Somalion
  10 years, 3 months ago
  Fellaini actually prefers the CM position. Could see them go for three attacking mids, LAM, CAM & RAM.
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  1. The Blind Badger
    10 years, 3 months ago
    Felliani has poor touch and passing. He is not good enough for United if they want to compete
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  2. onionbarje
    10 years, 3 months ago
    this Roo, Kags, Mata, Januzi all as CAMS
    
    Fellani prefers playing at CM or CDM
    
    Moyes was also at the Munich match, reportedly watching Bayern's Tony Kroos (CM) and he was seen sitting with his agent.
    
    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2545544/Moyes-heads-Germany-watch-Martinez-Mandzukic-Herrmann-Kruse-two-arent-playing.html
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  3. Gaz Downright
    10 years, 3 months ago
    4231 for United would be a defensive catastrophe waiting to happen imo. They've don't even have one - let alone two - defensive midfielders to the work it requires.
    
    Have you got a source to the Fellaini claim btw?
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    1. onionbarje
      10 years, 3 months ago
      Moyes has previously said he sees Fellani as a defensive midfielder. I think he said it when he originally signed him
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      1. Gaz Downright
        10 years, 3 months ago
        sure, but that's ancient scripture by now - it was when he played him as CAM last season we all saw what Fellaini could really do
        
        people assume that because he's so big that he's a good midfield enforcer, and overlook his amazing presence in the box and finishing skills
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        onionbarje
        10 years, 3 months ago
        thats a good point, but if Fellani thinks he is a better defensive midfielder we have to assume he is right, because who knows him better than himself, maybe we just need to give him time to settle.
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        Gaz Downright
        10 years, 3 months ago
        I certainly wouldn't assume that a filthy rich twenty something would be able to make that assessment 🙂
        
        Sure he knows what he *wants*, but that doesn't mean he knows what's best
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    2. onionbarje
      10 years, 3 months ago
      old but .... http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11671/8298821/evertons-marouane-fellaini-would-prefer-to-play-as-a-defensive-midfielder
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      1. Gaz Downright
        10 years, 3 months ago
        fair enough... I'm not sure a UCL title challenger would like to go there with Fellaini though...
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2. jaguar shark
  10 years, 3 months ago
  More than anything, they need a creative playmaker. That's what Mata offers them. He may bump a lot of players out of position. Maybe even Rooney. But that's what United need right now.
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  1. The Blind Badger
    10 years, 3 months ago
    They need a deep playmaker. A modric, arteta type player.
    
    A very important and underated position.
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    1. jaguar shark
      10 years, 3 months ago
      That's where Fellaini is supposed to play...
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3. GTS
  10 years, 3 months ago
  +1 Yes Mata is a big signing for the club and might help the club to get inside the top 4 finish but that's not the signing that United needs and making other signings in the past, Kagawa most esp., irrelevant.
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4. Elniñorules
  10 years, 3 months ago
  4-2-3-1 on the cards possibly. Kagawa back in the mix occupying one of the AM positions.
  
  ------------RVP-------
  Kagawa-Roo-Mata
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  1. JK - Cønt ⭐
    10 years, 3 months ago
    That spot alongside Rooney and Mata is between Kagawa and Januzaj
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    1. Captain Shirokov
      10 years, 3 months ago
      Suddenly United look good attack-wise again.
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      10 years, 3 months ago
      If Moyes plans to play inverted wingers, then its between Mata and Januzaj for the right & Kagawa and Young for the left.
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        10 years, 3 months ago
        Young inverted winger, i don't think that will work.
        
        But TonyV wouldn't really work either, as he only has a right foot
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        Elniñorules
        10 years, 3 months ago
        Maybe even Welbz
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        onionbarje
        10 years, 3 months ago
        better idea there, considering he can do everything but finish, that could work
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  2. The Blind Badger
    10 years, 3 months ago
    I can't see Kagawa being effective in that position. He will continue to live life on the Moyes Fringe
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    1. Elniñorules
      10 years, 3 months ago
      Would be more central than completely deserted on the wing I suppose. Let's see, still only speculating of course.
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  3. Gaz Downright
    10 years, 3 months ago
    Doubt they have the CDMs for this...
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    1. onionbarje
      10 years, 3 months ago
      Moyes was at the Bayern match, reportedly watching Bayern's Tony Kroos (CM) and he was seen sitting with his agent.
      
      http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2545544/Moyes-heads-Germany-watch-Martinez-Mandzukic-Herrmann-Kruse-two-arent-playing.html
      
      ok Carrick is injured for around a month, but we have Fellani on his way back and Fletcher, plus it seems like Moyes isn't done spending yet
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    2. Elniñorules
      10 years, 3 months ago
      Doubt they have CDMs for any formation tbh.
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      1. Gaz Downright
        10 years, 3 months ago
        fair enough, but it would be more solid with a 433 with Rooney in midfield, or the old 4411 (but this one would see Mata on the wing, miles from the goal, so not likely)
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  4. GTS
    10 years, 3 months ago
    Kagawa behind vP and Roo in the left.
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    1. Elniñorules
      10 years, 3 months ago
      No way Jose
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      1. GTS
        10 years, 3 months ago
        why so?
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    2. onionbarje
      10 years, 3 months ago
      Mata on the right i assume. That's what should happen, but will Moyes trust Kagawa?
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      1. Gaz Downright
        10 years, 3 months ago
        you prefer Kagawa to Januzaj?
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        10 years, 3 months ago
        In the central CAM spot i would go for Kagawa, for the LAM/RAM i would prefer Januzaj
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Captain Shirokov
10 years, 3 months ago
(I know I've been spamming on this page but this is my last post for the night, I'll read any replies that this gets tomorrow)

Really liking the look of this WC team atm:
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Mannone - Adrian

Kos - Azpi - Kolarov - Ward - Olsson

Hazard - Yaya - Cazorla - AJ - Pozuelo

Suarez - Aguero - Adebayor
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It's got a nice balance to it with room for punts such as Cazorla, AJ and Kolarov. I plan to downgrade Caz to Rambo when he's back and upgrade AJ to Lallana/Cabaye.

Well then, what does the DZ think?
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1. JK - Cønt ⭐
  10 years, 3 months ago
  Looks good, you have decent cover for Kolarov. My plan is to bring him in for Kos for Arsenal's tricky run as it should coincide neatly with DGW. Can you spare 0.1 for Noone over Poz? Think is.AJ will have a DGW, my plan is to downgrade Ramsey or Cabaye to him for it.
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  1. Captain Shirokov
    10 years, 3 months ago
    Afraid not, this is just my limit re: money.
    
    I'm really liking this.
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2. ILOVEBAPS
  10 years, 3 months ago
  One of the best I've seen. I really like it Captain. Nice balance with a few punts… yeah I said punts.
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  1. Captain Shirokov
    10 years, 3 months ago
    Cheers mate. You one yours?
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    1. ILOVEBAPS
      10 years, 3 months ago
      Have made a few versions but I just can't decide on my mids or 3rd forward spot.
      
      Team as it is now…
      
      Marshall
      Williams, Parr, Mertesacker
      Cabaye, Gerrard, Johnson, Hazard
      Agüero, Lukaku, Suárez
      
      (Davis, Coleman, RavMo, Burner)
      0FT & £3.6itb.
      
      What to change on my WC?!
      I'll post a version shortly.
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3. Back to Back Ballacks
  10 years, 3 months ago
  Don't get out of bed with a horn, you might bump into your mother in the landing!
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  1. Captain Shirokov
    10 years, 3 months ago
    My room's downstairs 😉
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  2. ILOVEBAPS
    10 years, 3 months ago
    I did that today!! 😉 Except it was my flatmate who I didn't think was home.
    
    It was a tuba.
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    1. Back to Back Ballacks
      10 years, 3 months ago
      a tuba?
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      1. ILOVEBAPS
        10 years, 3 months ago
        The size of one anyway 😉
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        Back to Back Ballacks
        10 years, 3 months ago
        Ohh a tuba!
        
        Who's the flatmate? female?
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        ILOVEBAPS
        10 years, 3 months ago
        Yeah. Unfortunately was hit real hard with the ugly stick. 🙁 Nice girl but geez...
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        Back to Back Ballacks
        10 years, 3 months ago
        😆
        
        Turn off the lights and make her tap out goddamnit!!!!!!
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        ILOVEBAPS
        10 years, 3 months ago
        Unfortunately it still wouldn't be dark enough.
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JK - Cønt ⭐
10 years, 3 months ago
got 0.3 leeway in my ideal wc team so

1) do we think Ozil will drop tonight? Ideally I want to wait until Tuesday and see if Mata starts

2) Cabaye, Mata and Yaya. Rise by 0.3 between them before then?

If yes to both I may have to go Chester over Vlaar to save some cash. Am basically looking at who can cover Evans v Arsenal, Liverpool and his blank.
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1. Captain Shirokov
  10 years, 3 months ago
  1. Think he might
  
  2. Maybe, not sure.
  
  Thoughts above?
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  1. JK - Cønt ⭐
    10 years, 3 months ago
    replied.
    
    you think I should sell Ozil to a punt now, then just get Mata on wc on Tuesday? Or take the drop?
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    1. Captain Shirokov
      10 years, 3 months ago
      I love Caz as a short term option, but I may be biased after last week.
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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        10 years, 3 months ago
        Caz is better at home, and seems too sideways for what will basically be a hit as I'm selling Negredo for sure.
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2. TorresMagic™
  10 years, 3 months ago
  1) Yes
  2) Maybe
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3. ILOVEBAPS
  10 years, 3 months ago
  1. Yes.
  2. Possible, not probable.
  
  Don't get Chester. Walking wounded. Bruce?
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  1. JK - Cønt ⭐
    10 years, 3 months ago
    sorry, meant Bruce, not Chester
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Optimus.
10 years, 3 months ago
Turnip
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Chu Young Ping Pong
10 years, 3 months ago
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2512607/Candice-Swanepoel-shows-impeccable-body-skimpy-swimwear-poses-St-Barts-Victorias-Secret-photo-shoot.html
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1. Optimus.
  10 years, 3 months ago
  I turned away in disgust
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2. ILOVEBAPS
  10 years, 3 months ago
  Nice. Needs more bappage but what a stunner!
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rozzo
10 years, 3 months ago
Will wait and see on how well Mata does before diving straight in. Yes he is proven class but so was Veron lol

If he goes on a run of scoring points he will become an option but who is to say he will, picking him ahead of the likes of Hazard and Toure before he has kicked a ball is silly i reckon.
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1. Back to Back Ballacks
  10 years, 3 months ago
  incorrect
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2. JK - Cønt ⭐
  10 years, 3 months ago
  who said anything about picking him ahead of Hazard and/or Toure? all 3 FTW
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3. The Blind Badger
  10 years, 3 months ago
  I can't compare him to Veron, but I'm am going to wait on mata until he and United's form has a turn around.
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UnitednationsXI
10 years, 3 months ago
I bought mert at 5.5 so can sell him for 6....is it worth saving 0.4m to use somewhere else on my WC by getting koscielny?
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1. The Blind Badger
  10 years, 3 months ago
  I would simply due to arsenals poor fixtures coming up.
  
  I think its time to sell all Arsenal def coverage and re invest in ~6 weeks.
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2. ILOVEBAPS
  10 years, 3 months ago
  I wouldn't sell. He is one of the best defenders in the league and is in form. Provides attacking threat and unlike Kosc isn't a card magnet. At 5.5 he is great value.
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JK - Cønt ⭐
10 years, 3 months ago
ok lads quick question before i head to bed

Ozil

a) take the drop and wait for lineups on Tuesday before i decide who to get

b) sell now for a non-Arsenal punt (and who on? Willian is tempting me)
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1. Gaz Downright
  10 years, 3 months ago
  either one if these are decent moves, trust your gut
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  1. JK - Cønt ⭐
    10 years, 3 months ago
    Think I'll just take the drop
    
    With doubts on Silva as well losing 0.1 is meaningless with so many games to be played still. Been burnt a bit by early transfers this season
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    1. ILOVEBAPS
      10 years, 3 months ago
      I took him out for AJ. BOOM!
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Wild Rover
10 years, 3 months ago
Ozil falling tonight if you believe Fiso. They claim to me more accurate than TFPL after 'cracking the code' with fallers, and backed it up at the the time, with TFPL predicting falls for both Ramsey and Rooney with Fiso saying no fall.Fiso were right....

Well do ya feel lucky?
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1. JK - Cønt ⭐
  10 years, 3 months ago
  see above
  
  I believe he will drop, it's just whether to absorb it or not
  
  Don't realy like to make a transfer now with all these cup games still to play
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2. TorresMagic™
  10 years, 3 months ago
  Ozil @ 10.0
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JK - Cønt ⭐
10 years, 3 months ago
Kos - essential on wc? 2 tough fixtures coming, but might be worth riding them out ready for those 4 plum ties, then shipping to a DGW defender ahead of that nasty run
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1. Wild Rover
  10 years, 3 months ago
  If I was on WC I would get him for sure, I may even downgrade Baines (as part of other moves) to make it happen
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  1. JK - Cønt ⭐
    10 years, 3 months ago
    I think that's the best plan. Get him, maybe try and cover off those 2 fixtures with the cheapies, then you have that run of 4. Then you sell for a City defender for DGW and buy back after that run ends
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TorresMagic™
10 years, 3 months ago
Price Changes

No risers.

Fallers : Whittingham & Özil
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1. onionbarje
  10 years, 3 months ago
  are we going back to Fiso now, it looks like they are back on track.
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  1. TorresMagic™
    10 years, 3 months ago
    They have been for 2 weeks.
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    1. Wild Rover
      10 years, 3 months ago
      The first time they announced that they 'were back' they failed miserably, but got it right the following week. I wouldn't trust either 100%
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      1. TorresMagic™
        10 years, 3 months ago
        They had a bad day that day. I used both & make up my mind from there. Certainly got both fallers whereas TFPL had neither I think.
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2. Wild Rover
  10 years, 3 months ago
  Fiso win again on fallers.. Pity they are so random
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  1. TorresMagic™
    10 years, 3 months ago
    If they get Negredo right then they may be the way to go.
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    1. The Enlightener
      10 years, 3 months ago
      Really think the Fantasy Prem site should take care of displaying some kind of table for risers and fallers. It seems much too cloudy a subject.
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      1. TorresMagic™
        10 years, 3 months ago
        Prices changes are supposed to be secret. We have an advantage over those with no idea.
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        The Enlightener
        10 years, 3 months ago
        Well, I see sufficient complaints about it on here. Tell you the truth, I think I do better at the game when I don't pay attention to price rises. I have been caught up this season trying to stay ahead of price rises, etc, and I'm having a worse season than usual. Basically, chasing value too much can lead you down dark alleyways.
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        The Enlightener
        10 years, 3 months ago
        In other words, not sure how much of an advantage it really is.
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        TorresMagic™
        10 years, 3 months ago
        Team value is a big advantage. Knowing when your players are dropping is massive also.
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        The Enlightener
        10 years, 3 months ago
        I just know when I didn't let it influence me much in the past, I had greater success. Of course, there could be any number of variables in there. Just think it can be dangerous if you over analyze things in that department, as I feel I have done this season. Team value takes care of itself if you are picking good enough players along the way.
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        TorresMagic™
        10 years, 3 months ago
        Guess you haven't picked the right players this season then. Getting Yaya and Ramsey early probably would change your mind.
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        TorresMagic™
        10 years, 3 months ago
        They complain when the price prediction sites get it wrong.
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        The Enlightener
        10 years, 3 months ago
        Basically. If a guy is doing well, he will rise. If not, he will fall. That's all I really need to know.
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        TorresMagic™
        10 years, 3 months ago
        Explains Williamson going up after scoring an own goal.
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        The Enlightener
        10 years, 3 months ago
        I can't explain all things fantasy related. There are more than 3 million people playing, and not everyone plays it the same. People do a lot of odd things.
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JK - Cønt ⭐
10 years, 3 months ago
My word

I'm actually considering benching Ozil

FOR KI

think it's time I went to bed 😆
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1. Wild Rover
  10 years, 3 months ago
  The only thing wrong with that move is keeping Ozil
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  1. JK - Cønt ⭐
    10 years, 3 months ago
    it seems pointless to sell for a hit right before wc when I have a playable mid
    
    Negredo out is my FT, for either Bony, Benteke or Eto'o
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2. The Shadow
  10 years, 3 months ago
  How deep did Ki play against ManU? If he keeps playing a deep role I doubt I'm keeping Ki.
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brish
10 years, 3 months ago
Decided to hack out a wildcard tonight as I always leave it too late and panic, any help greatly appreciated!

Mannone (boruc)

Kosc, Bardsley, Kolarov (Coleman,Dawson)

Yaya, hazard, lallana, A J, (januzaj)

Suarez, Rodriguez, ade

I've got alot of good cover IMO but is it at the expense of top class first teamers? Only have 0.1m in the bank after this.....
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1. ILOVEBAPS
  10 years, 3 months ago
  For a non Aguerro side it's pretty good. I would downgrade your defence thoughPossibly Bards and Dawson > Ward and Bruce. Use the extra cash to upgrade either J.Rod to Tekkers/Luka/Remy etc… or AJ to Cabaye/Eriksen in a couple of weeks.
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Elniñorules
10 years, 3 months ago
I'm seriously considering getting rid of Januzaj next week on the WC.

Fans I know IRL and on RedCafe both reckon he won't get much playing time when RVP and Rooney are fit. Competition to shrug off from Welbeck, Kagawa and Young.

With the blanks coming, I reckon we need a bit more predictability when it comes to the budget mids.
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1. Wild Rover
  10 years, 3 months ago
  I have him but have no wc left. I have no intention of losing him for 'when' RVP and Rooney will be be back.
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Wild Rover
10 years, 3 months ago
Anyone seen Acquafresca yet?
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1. TorresMagic™
  10 years, 3 months ago
  http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/profiles/alex22/
  
  19 hours ago.
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  1. Wild Rover
    10 years, 3 months ago
    Can't be the same person, no mention of Mata 0% chance of going to Man U 🙂
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    1. TorresMagic™
      10 years, 3 months ago
      Go back a few pages.
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      1. Wild Rover
        10 years, 3 months ago
        Not that bothered Night all 🙂
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        TorresMagic™
        10 years, 3 months ago
        Night WR
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lifes a pitch
10 years, 3 months ago
did anyone see arsenal coventry game tonite? how did Ozil and Giroud perform?
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1. TorresMagic™
  10 years, 3 months ago
  Ozil was ok, got a assist. Giroud was a 10 minute sub, scored a goal.
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  1. lifes a pitch
    10 years, 3 months ago
    thanks....sounds promising, clutching at straws with these two now
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2. Chu Young Ping Pong
  10 years, 3 months ago
  Ozil: shit as usual. One of the most overrated players I've ever seen.
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  1. lifes a pitch
    10 years, 3 months ago
    thats what ive thought of him all seasons. jumped on the banwagon to nowhere/disappointment nevertheless
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    1. Chu Young Ping Pong
      10 years, 3 months ago
      jumped on it as well and I'm regretting it. Never getting him again.
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  2. ILOVEBAPS
    10 years, 3 months ago
    Cue hatrick this GW.
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3. The Enlightener
  10 years, 3 months ago
  Ozil came out the gates pretty strong. Could've had more than 1 assist if teammates were better finishers. What he does that many people might be overlooking is set up a lot of Arsenal's attacking moves in general. He gets the ball rolling, so to speak and is craftier than most.
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Turtlepower
10 years, 3 months ago
Would to play(1 only) and bench order out of:
A) Coleman (if fit) away vs Liverpool
B) Vlaar home vs West Brom
C) Ward home vs Hull

Other defenders are Mert and Ivan.
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1. TorresMagic™
  10 years, 3 months ago
  ACB
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  1. lifes a pitch
    10 years, 3 months ago
    agree with this
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    1. Turtlepower
      10 years, 3 months ago
      Thanks for replies, will go with this then! Am surprised C over B here, thought Vlaar would be better.
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      1. TorresMagic™
        10 years, 3 months ago
        Villa better away from home.
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        Turtlepower
        10 years, 3 months ago
        Oh yeah! Strange one! Noted, thank you!
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2. ILOVEBAPS
  10 years, 3 months ago
  CAB
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  1. TorresMagic™
    10 years, 3 months ago
    CS wise yes, never bench Coleman though.
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    1. ILOVEBAPS
      10 years, 3 months ago
      Kinda like Baines huh? 🙂
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      1. Turtlepower
        10 years, 3 months ago
        Thanks for replies!
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ILOVEBAPS
10 years, 3 months ago
Best keeper combo for the remainder??

A) Adrian/Mannone
B) Davis/Boruc
C) Mannone/Marshall
D) other cheaps?
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1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
  10 years, 3 months ago
  If Adrian is nailed on...A
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2. The Hound
  10 years, 3 months ago
  I've got b), c, looks OK also, a) looks minging tho.
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  1. ILOVEBAPS
    10 years, 3 months ago
    Minging is good right?
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    1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
      10 years, 3 months ago
      Not where I'm from! I think West Ham will improve now that Demel and Reid are back.
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      1. ILOVEBAPS
        10 years, 3 months ago
        I think so too. Considering keeping Ravel on my WC as I foresee an upturn in their fortunes with Carrol and Nolan back together.
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        FortunesAlwaysHiding
        10 years, 3 months ago
        I'm not sure about Ravel. Something's not right with him at the minute...as ever.
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3. Turtlepower
  10 years, 3 months ago
  Am going with B, feel that Southampton defense is good and best value. Free up funds to use further up the pitch.
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jonnybhoy
10 years, 3 months ago
Guys putting on an accumulator for tomorrow and was wondering if there was any championship experts which could give their opinion on a reading win away to Ipswich?
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tm245
10 years, 3 months ago
Evening. Loaded up on defense for my WC but Mata is really turning my head now. Wondering if shipping Coleman as I have Baines might be worth it, or if Navas to Mata is a clearer move.

Boruc Davis
Baines Coleman Kolarov Gabiddon Hudson
Hazard Navas Wilshere Janujaz Gnabry
Suarez Aguero Sturridge
FT, 1.5m, which was supposed to be for an upgrade to Ramsey or Eriksen

Assuming the weekend goes okay, no transfer this week, then

A -- Coleman and Wilshere to Demel (or another rotator) and Mata?
B -- Navas to Mata, save other FT?

Thanks in advance.
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1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
  10 years, 3 months ago
  Just do B.
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2. ILOVEBAPS
  10 years, 3 months ago
  I'd definitely ship one of your Eve defenders. Perhaps after GW 24.
  Keep an eye on Mata this GW to see what's what but B looks good at some point.
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3. tm245
  10 years, 3 months ago
  Cheers. Navas has been a nice respite from the headache of owning Silva so far, but will look to move him in advance of gw28 anyway. Everton have a roller coaster of fixtures for the next six, and with the blanks in gw28, might be nice to have a few elite players. B might be the way to go.
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The Enlightener
10 years, 3 months ago
Here's my prediction for Aguero in the next two Prem games. 1 goal overall. Maybe an assist too.
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1. Elniñorules
  10 years, 3 months ago
  Ha, you're just asking for it.
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  1. The Enlightener
    10 years, 3 months ago
    Bring it on!
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    1. The Enlightener
      10 years, 3 months ago
      I am waiting to pick him up for a couple of gameweeks, so that explains that post. Just having a little fun with it. I honestly don't think he's gonna go crazy, though, otherwise I would've picked him right up, like so many other people did.
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BenjaniMwaruwari
10 years, 3 months ago
Thoughts on this wc team mates?

Adrian, Mannone
Evans, Ivanovic, Kosc, Gabbidon, Yoshida
Cabaye, Cazorla, Hazard, AJ, Parker
Sturridge, Suarez, Aguero
1,7 itb
Where would you splash the extra cash?
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1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
  10 years, 3 months ago
  Downgrade Ivanovic to Azpi and upgrade Yoshida and Parker.
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  1. BenjaniMwaruwari
    10 years, 3 months ago
    Already 1.5 in the bank, think I need that extra 0.7 from Iva>Azpi aswell?
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