World Cup 2014

World Cup 2014 – FantasyiTeam – Matchday 4 Round Up

Tuesday night’s encounter between Belgium and USA brought the curtain down on a dramatic round of last 16 fixtures, with all eight group winners progressing to the quarter-finals of Brazil 2014. With another day to go before France and Germany get us underway at 5pm tomorrow, we’ve time to take stock and cast an eye over the FantasyiTeam game, as we analyse the top scoring Fantasy managers and players of the tournament so far:

A free-to-play Fantasy football app, FiT is available on a number of mobile devices, including iPhone, iPad, iPodTouch and Android. We’re supporting FiT throughout the summer and have an official Fantasy Football Scout League, with a £500 Amazon voucher available to the winner. There’s also the small matter of a £5k holiday available as the prize to the overall FiT World Cup winner.

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Stefano Van Meedows reclaims his place at the Scout League summit, having dropped to second position in our last round up. Drafting in Thomas Muller, Karim Benzema and Mathieu Valbuena with his three free trades in Matchday 4, Stefano also used the option to purchase a fourth (which costs 100 FiT Credits) to snap up Lionel Messi for Argentina’s narrow win over Switzerland. Now sitting on 351 points, he holds a six-point lead at the top and has set his team up in a 3-5-2 formation, with the armband currently sitting on Germany’s Muller for a showdown against Argentina.

Dimi Papamichael slips into second position on 345 points. He also made four trades last time around – indeed, his transfers were identical to Stefano’s as the pressure at the top builds. Dimi has doubled up on Holland, Germany, Argentina, Colombia and France and has also acquired Belgium’s Divock Origi – the youngster started up front in the win over USA, yet is classified as a midfielder in the FantasyiTeam game.

Sitting just one point further back is Dansen Low. He moves up from fourth to third after making four transfers in Matchday 4 –Juan Cuadrado, Robin van Persie, Romelu Lukaku and Ezequiel Lavezzi (listed as a midfielder but fielded up front in Sergio Aguero’s absence by Argentina) were all drafted in. Like Stefano, Dansen has already opted for Muller as captain ahead of Friday’s deadline.

Warren Grant climbs to fourth on 336 points. Another Fantasy manager who opted for four trades in the previous round, he drafted in Benzema, Mario Gotze, Messi and Eden Hazard – at present, he has three Colombians on board and has the armband on Messi for Argentina’s game against Belgium.

Peter Pickin completes the top five. Sitting a further seven points behind Warren, Peter has played the market better than any of his rivals and has boosted his team value from the initial £75.0m up to £79.8m – he’s already made one of his three free trades ahead of tomorrow’s deadline but with 1,135 FiT Credits in the bank, looks likely to make four transfers for the quarter-finals in his attempt to climb further up the leaderboard.

Top Scorers

After four rounds of fixtures, the midfielder still dominate. The top three places are taken up by players who ply their trade in the centre of the park, with Colombia’s James Rodriguez leading the way on 43 points. Starting at a price of £6.5m, the Monaco playmaker has now risen in price to £7.0m in FantasyiTeam, having scored at least once in all of his appearances thus far – with five goals and a pair of assists accrued, Rodriguez has had a hand in seven of his side’s 11 strikes so far and leads the race for the Golden Boot ahead of tomorrow’s clash against Brazil.

Germany’s Thomas Muller is tucked in behind on 38 points. Another consistent performer, the Bayern man has produced Fantasy returns in every appearance so far, though a goal and two assists over his last three has helped Rodriguez overtake him at the summit. With a clash against France up next tomorrow evening, Muller now sets you back £8.6m, from a starting price of £7.5m.

Arjen Robben sits in third spot after picking up an assist in Holland’s late win over Mexico. In a similar situation to Muller, the Dutchman served up his most explosive display in his first appearance of the tournament and has been solid, if unspectacular, ever since – a goal and two assists over his last three matches has still ensured Robben’s owners have been rewarded and with a game against Costa Rica on his agenda, his popularity is set to increase ahead of tomorrow’s deadline.

In fourth spot, Lionel Messi is the top scoring forward in the FantasyiTeam game so far. Sitting on 31 points, the little Argentine is the only frontman to produce attacking returns in all four of the opening Matchdays, with an assist for Angel Di Maria’s winner over Switzerland adding to his four goals in the first three fixtures. If Alejandro Sabella’s side are to get the better of Switzerland, Messi – who has played a part in five of their seven goals – will be key to unlocking a backline that has conceded only once in open play so far. Unsurprisingly, given his consistency, the Barcelona man is the priciest striker around and is currently available for £11.4m.

Karim Benzema and Neymar are tucked in behind Messi on 29 and 28 points respectively. Both players been far less consistent over the tournament than the Argentine, however – Benzema served up three goals and a trio of assists in the first two games but has since drawn back-to-back blanks and has recently dropped in price from a high of £10.9m to £10.7m. Neymar, at £10.0m, has failed to produce points in two of his last three appearances, with braces in Matchday 1 and 3 keeping his tally ticking over.

Just behind Neymar is Colombia’s right winger Juan Cuadrado on 26 points. Having started at just £5.3m, he’s proven to be one of the bargains of the tournament for the South Americans and has delivered a goal or assist in each of his four starts – still very favourably priced at just £5.7m, the Fiorentina wide man’s consistency has made him a decent midfield double-up option along with team-mate Rodriguez .

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  1. Beavis
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    9 years, 9 months ago

    Slipped to 2nd. Heartbreak. 🙁

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    1. Arvin-ation
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      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      And Dansen Low's right behind you!

      Get your shit together Beavis.

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      1. Arvin-ation
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        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Missing a 😉

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    2. Van Dal
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      What does the winner get?

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      1. Beavis
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        500 quid Amazon voucher for the FFS ML winner and a 5k holiday for the overall winner.

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  2. Arvin-ation
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    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Germany against Argentina?

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    1. Holmes
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      Think so.

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    2. Arvin-ation
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      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Not having a go. Just pointing out a slight mistake. More than appreciative for all the effort you guys make to run this site. Change it and delete this post 🙂

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      1. Holmes
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        😳 sorry

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        1. Arvin-ation
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          ? 🙂

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  3. r0nh
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    Who would win a fight...

    Serena Williams or Didier Drogba?

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    1. VougieDipond
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      Serena Williams would just start pretending she is injured like she normally does when she is losing

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      1. r0nh
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        Drogba & Lehmann incident comes to mind 😆

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    2. Moin
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      Serena Williams but will be close..I think Bony will be able to defeat Williams

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      1. r0nh
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        Maybe Lukaku would put up a good fight too.

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  4. Sarnab
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    9 years, 9 months ago

    In McD

    If a striker fails (Messi and Robben being an exception) he gets 4 or max 5 points but if a middo fails he will surely get 6-7 atleast.

    But the downfall is if you go with 2 forwards and those not in your team scores then you will be fooked. Correct me if I'm wrong

    Atm I'm going with 3 forwards but can easily sway towards 2 strikers and 7 man midfield.

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    1. Holmes
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      Right but you have defence to save u incase forwards fail.
      Will that 7 man midfield consist of Cheapies too? Or only £5plus midfielders?

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      1. Sarnab
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        9 years, 9 months ago

        1 cheapie rest above 5 m

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  5. Count of Monte Hristo
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    9 years, 9 months ago

    Fox

    a) Sneijder + Valbuena

    or

    b) Oscar/Di Maria + Cuadrado/Wijnaldum

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    1. Arvin-ation
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      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Could you do Di Maria + Valbuena?

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    2. Camp No No
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      b with Wijnaldum.

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  6. Moin
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    9 years, 9 months ago

    Everyone going with Pogba or Valbuena?

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    1. Count of Monte Hristo
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      Currently on Valbuena

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      1. Arvin-ation
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        9 years, 9 months ago

        Same

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      2. Moin
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        both of you on Valbuena..interesting..Pogba maybe the differential..

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    2. Camp No No
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      Not against Germany.

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      1. Moin
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        it will be a close match..

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        1. VougieDipond
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          Valbuena has been a great buy for 5 no need to switch imo.

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          1. Moin
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            • 10 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            I'm thinking of going for Vlaar --> Blind and Valbuena --> Pogba

            Pogba is a differential..

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  7. Jackson123
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    9 years, 9 months ago

    FiT people: How does this look for the quarters?

    .................Lloris
    Mert Hummels Blind Duarte*(suspended, dead weight)
    Muller(c) JRod Valbuena Cuadrado
    ...........Messi Benzema

    Transfer 1: Benzema > Neymar after the France game.
    Transfer 2: Muller > Robben after the Germany game
    Transfer 3: Messi > RVP after the Argentina game.

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    1. Beavis
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      Pretty much what most will do I'm guessing mate, looks sensible.

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      1. Jackson123
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        9 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers, do you think its worth doing Messi > RVP to get points for both or using that transfer to sort out Duarte?

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        1. Jackson123
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          9 years, 9 months ago

          FYI my 4th transfer already used did Shaqiri > JRod

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  8. Beavis
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    9 years, 9 months ago

    Southampton have reportedly rejected a £20million bid from Liverpool for Dejan Lovren. #SaintsFC #LFC

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    1. VougieDipond
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      Southampton picking up more than half the Suarez money then

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  9. Dr Dream
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    9 years, 9 months ago

    Stupid Hummels, stupid Duarte, stupid auto subs. Down to 24 OR in Fox now...@no chance.

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    1. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Grrrr..Down to 7th in FFS and 7th in England as well....Hope your happy Hummels with your stupid flu.

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    2. Arvin-ation
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      Crap. Auto subs are done? ......Too scared to check OR.......Oh. Unless it helps with people's Duartes coming in. I already had Duarte on the pitch.

      You kidding? You think you've got no chance with a 24 OR. Peopl are still trying with a 50++ OR. I've jumped from 30 to a much higher rank in 1 round. More than doable IMO. Have a go Wakey 🙂
      Reply fail

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    3. Arvin-ation
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      I dropped rank as well 😕

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    4. In Like Flynn.
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      Nil desperandum Wakey. Still in with a great shout surely?

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  10. Cosmos
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    Any idea when FPL 14-15 will launch?

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  11. Arvin-ation
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    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Crap. Auto subs are done? ......Too scared to check OR.......Oh. Unless it helps with people's Duartes coming in. I already had Duarte on the pitch.

    You kidding? You think you've got no chance with a 24 OR. Peopl are still trying with a 50++ OR. I've jumped from 30 to a much higher rank in 1 round. More than doable IMO. Have a go Wakey 🙂

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    1. Arvin-ation
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      Reply fail

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    2. Dr Dream
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      Ooh...Which diff then...

      Six Orange men and use the WC
      Or
      One Orange man (Robben) and save the WC

      Most teams will have 3/4 Dutch...some even more..

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      1. Arvin-ation
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        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        What would your team be like without the WC and just Robben?

        I've got 4, Blind, Vlaar, Robben and RVP.

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        1. Dr Dream
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Well it would have to be bringing diffs in...Got a list of them Vertonghen looking good going forward...Schrrle up against a crappy looking Evra...ADM with the second highest shots on goal stats...Quite a few off the beaten track picks.

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          1. Arvin-ation
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            • 10 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Yeah Vertonghen looks great for an assist/goal.

            How about 5 Orange men + 1 punt(Vert/Schurrle/ADM). Think 6 is a bit excessive.

            Robben,RVP,2 defenders + 1 keeper or 3 defenders.

            Thoughts?

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  12. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Fox

    Cillessen

    Howedes // Luiz // Blind

    Rodriguez // Muller // Di Maria // Valbuena // Robben(c)

    Messi // Neymar

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    1. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      2 Strikers? Wow. First time I've seen this on FOX so far. Nice.

      Good luck! Nice Luiz punt as well. What's your OR?

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      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        With Muller and Robben listed as midfielders you effectively have more strikers anyway and it limits the striker options available.

        Only Benzema who i'm leaving out as RVP's fitness is questionable.

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        1. Count of Monte Hristo
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          386 OR so not that good

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        2. Arvin-ation
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          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Good point. Team looks great! Really hope it works for you.

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          1. Count of Monte Hristo
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            Thanks mate

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    2. Dr Dream
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      Fab.

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  13. The Hound
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    9 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone else playing playon? I'm struggling to make a deposit.

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  14. In Like Flynn.
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    9 years, 9 months ago

    Seems as if Sanchez is likely to be the only stumbling block to the Suarez deal, though I'm sure a couple of mil to his agent will smooth the way.

    http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/320957.html

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    1. The Pep Revolution
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Does this seem likely at all:

      Will happen in this order
      Negredo to Atletico

      Sanchez to City

      Suarez to Liverpool

      Just guessing going on rumours.

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      1. Beavis
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        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        I don't see any of those except Suarez to Barcelona.

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      2. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        That Suarez to Liverpool part is my favourite.

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        1. The Pep Revolution
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Sorry mean to be Suarez to Barca. I read that Sanchez to Liverpool is unlikely so its Arsenal or City being talked about. But City would have to sell Negredo first.

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          1. Camp No No
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            By the way, it was a lot of fun to play you last round in FFS World Cup. 😀

            #AlwaysHappyToWin

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            1. The Pep Revolution
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              Yeah it was good. I would wish you luck for the rest of the tournament but Belgium will sort you lot out 😉

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              1. Camp No No
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                😆 They truly won't.

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                1. The Pep Revolution
                  • 12 Years
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                  It will be close I'd say. You could be out ;-). Problem is now teams will be too similar so it will come down to a couple of differentials.

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          2. Camp No No
            • 10 Years
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            Oh, I meant also to say that of course I understood you meant Suarez to Barca, just had to pick on you about that mistake. 😉

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      3. Wilshere Knowledge
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        9 years, 9 months ago

        No to all 3.

        Negredo was a starter and was doing really well to start, on big wages.

        Man City have other priorities, are already struggling with FFP, and have Nasri and Silva as starters.

        Suarez is already at Liverpool.

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        1. The Pep Revolution
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          9 years, 9 months ago

          Sorry last one is meant to be Suarez to Barca. There is talk that Negredo might be leaving. As a City fan I dont want him to leave. He had a great season up to when he got injured. The summer break should help him and hopefully he will be back to his best this season.

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          1. Wilshere Knowledge
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            The Negredo rumours seem baseless. Suarez to Barca looks almost certain.

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            1. The Pep Revolution
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              9 years, 9 months ago

              I hope so. Sanchez to Arsenal then?

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              1. Wilshere Knowledge
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                It's a move that looks good for everyone (although a step down for Sanchez), but as ever with Arsenal, expecting a big move will always end in disappointment. I'm assuming for now that it is just paper talk.

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                1. Somalion
                  • 14 Years
                  9 years, 9 months ago

                  Smartest thing to do, he's very reluctant to move. I believe he said that if he HAD to leave it would be to Arsenal, not sure I'd like that level of reluctance in a player I'm signing.

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    2. r0nh
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Sanchez wont join them, as he knows they are a crap team without Suarez.

      Liverpool are basically Southampton now, more or less.

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        😆 So Sturridge is pants then RonH? 😉 I still rate the Sturridge/Sterling partnership. They will certainly miss Suarez, but no single player is the be-all-and-end-all of a team.

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        1. r0nh
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          OK, OK...

          Sturridge is good.

          For the 10 games a season he is fit.

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        2. Somalion
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          9 years, 9 months ago

          I agree ILF but I think people are not realising how massive a loss Suarez is going to be...

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          1. In Like Flynn.
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            • 13 Years
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            True, the additional Chumps League games could be the greatest drain on their energies imo Somalion. Several more good players needed to cover rotation for that if they are not to sink back outside the top 6.

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  15. Fifa las vegas
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone else think Belgium can beat Argentina?

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    1. r0nh
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      Could happen.

      Both teams are very average.

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    2. Arvin-ation
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      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Yeap.
      1-0 to Argentina, but hoping for a 2-1 to Argentina for Fantasy's sake

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      1. Arvin-ation
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        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Thought it was a can't 😳

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    3. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Now that's crazy talk.

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      1. Fifa las vegas
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        Is it though?

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    4. In Like Flynn.
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      Belgium 3-0 would be good.

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  16. Arvin-ation
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    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    ILF, you're not playing any of the WC fantasy games?

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      No mate, I was expecting to be away for a bit, but that didn't happen. Now likely to miss a couple of weeks or so late Autumn or Winter. I shall be so far ahead by then it won't matter. 😉

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  17. Dušan Citizen
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Currently 83th on Fox game,so is this good wildcard team,please? 🙂

    Cilessen (Navas)
    Lahm - FFernandez - Blind (Zapata,Duarte)
    Muller - Robben - JRodriguez - Oscar - Cuadrado
    Messi - RVP (Ruiz)

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    1. Arvin-ation
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      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I'd rather have Neymar than OScar.

      You should try to account for surprises iff you're on your WC.

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    2. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Not really. Too many Colombia...You have three of those plus Duarte Ruiz Navas. That's six possibly (likely) put out of your squad before next week. Unless of course you are convinced Colombia will beat Brazil.

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  18. Fifa las vegas
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Will janmaat start the next game?

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    1. Beavis
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Apparently he should return yes. Still a bit early to say for certain though.

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      1. Fifa las vegas
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        9 years, 9 months ago

        Martins Indi should though then?

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    2. Fifa las vegas
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      What's their likely defence? Thinking of getting 3 defenders, the keeper and Robben for mirror 🙂 it's the only game which I can see a cleanie. The others could well have some also, but this one is the only one on paper that looks like having one.

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      1. Beavis
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        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Cillessen, Janmaat, De Vrij, Vlaar, Martins Indi, Kuyt, Wijnaldum, Blind, Sneijder, Robben, Van Persie

        Likely XI. Other option is Martins Indi at LWB instead of Kuyt and somebody else in CB (Kongolo perhaps). Blind almost certainly in MF with De Jong out.

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        1. Fifa las vegas
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          9 years, 9 months ago

          Thanks, martins Indi it is 🙂

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  19. In Like Flynn.
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    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Back to kitchen duties. Have a fun afternoon slackers.

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  20. Toonzie
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    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Any thoughts on this lot?

    Cillessen - 1m - 1m
    Luiz - Zapata - Fernandez - Van Buyten - Blind - 1m - 1m
    Oscar - Valbuena - James Rod - Di Maria - KDB - 1m - 1m - 1m
    Neymar - Robben - Messi - 1m - 1m

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    1. NapalmDeath (Northern Chaos…
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      Standard.

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  21. Mo Mané Mo Problems
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    McD's:

    Cillessen
    Yepes, Zapata, Sahko (Fernandez, Blind, De Vrij)
    JRod, Cuadrado, Valbz, AdM, Mascherano
    Benzema, Messi (Robben)

    Don't fancy an exhausted, ill German team in 30 degrees against a well prepared confident French team with nothing to lose.

    Similarly, fancy Argentina to finally turn up in Brasilia against a Belgium team who have laboured to all their triumphs.

    Hate Brazil.

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    1. VougieDipond
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I've never been one to let hatred of players/teams get in the way of attempting to get a good fantasy score.

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  22. Dušan Citizen
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    9 years, 9 months ago

    Is Van Buyten nailed on?

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    1. ADucksBehind
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Yep

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  23. fdr
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    9 years, 9 months ago

    McD

    Muller or Benzema?

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    1. Fifa las vegas
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Muller

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  24. Samian
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    hey guys, I know it's a little early but i've got Fantasy Football fever again....what date does the new season normally start? Can only see a maintenance sign on the official website and am itching to get started!

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  25. Fifa las vegas
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    9 years, 9 months ago

    Thinking of ditching di Maria now that he's got his goal. If games continue as they are, Belgium won't let in many goals, giving him less chance. I'm thinking of getting in oscar. But if I knew William was likely to start, I might have a pint on him 😐 who do we expect to start for Brazil?

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    1. Fifa las vegas
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      (Once again, this is mirror)

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  26. ADucksBehind
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    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    I've based my team around these score predictions:

    France 1 - 1 Germany
    Brazil 1 - 2 Colombia
    Argentina 0 - 0 Belgium
    Netherlands 2 - 0 Costa Rica

    Where would yours differ?

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    1. Demí
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I think Brazil will beat Colombia

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    2. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Think Brazil will qualify, maybe in ET though. Argentina maybe 1-0. Agree on the other 2.

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    3. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      German 1-0 , hoping.
      Brazil win. But not exactly basing my tema around it.

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    4. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Too difficult predicting any score at this tournament. I'm just going with the most attacking players and hope that pays off.

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  27. Bambi
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    how is this looking?

    Cillissen
    Hummels Varane Zapata Fernandez De Vrij Van buyten
    JRod Mascherano Aguilar KDB Valbeuna
    Neymar Messi Robben

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    1. OShaughnessy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Like everyone else?

      Live a little... break free from the template!

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      1. Bambi
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        not many have aguilar?

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        1. Camp No No
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Everybody and his dog has Aguilar.

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          1. Camp No No
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            plus, if your differential consists completely of just one DM, your team is template.

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            1. Bambi
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              why are defensive mids less significant than any other player? its not as if they are not the most consistent postion?

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              1. Camp No No
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                Not sure why this is difficult, but:

                1. Just one player doesn't real differential make;

                2. choices of consistent, safe scorers don't make big differential, unlike choices of potentially explosive players. Say, if your only differential was to have Özil instead of JRod or Hulk instead of Neymar, now there you could call you at least get some differential. And still, it would be just one player in a game where you can have 23 man squad and make a lot of subs.

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      2. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        but it' s template for a reason.

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      3. OShaughnessy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Naw, it's fine... at this stage in the game what can you really do?

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  28. chanvoodoo
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Muller, Neymar, Benzema, Messi...what is the best 3?

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    1. Ten Season Wonder
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Ney, Messi, Muller

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    2. VougieDipond
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Robben

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  29. King Henrik
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Guys who shall I pick as a 4th defender

    Sackho
    Toby
    Zepes
    Zuniga

    Already doubled up on Dutch and have howedes ?
    Thanks

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    1. NapalmDeath (Northern Chaos…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Sakho

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    2. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Which game?

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      1. King Henrik
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Sun Dream Team ..
        Sorry

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        1. Camp No No
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          no idea then.

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    3. Fifa las vegas
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Toby

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      1. King Henrik
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Is Sakho nailed on ?

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    4. Ten Season Wonder
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Similar situation to me... I've gone Double Dutch & Mertesacker... with £3m left in the kitty.

      Thing with the Cartel is they will probably go out to Brazil, so they will be a wasted position.

      coin toss between Toby & Sakho for me...basically who do you fancy more to qualify Belgium or France?

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      1. King Henrik
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        I think both will be going home mate .. so can't decide between. Sakho or Toby .. Zuniga might b a good shout ..

        France vs Germany will go to penalties but I think there will be a score draw ..

        Are you gonna go for Belgium or France

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  30. Fifa las vegas
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Hehe, my mirror team (expecting most not to like it):
    Cillesen
    Blind, De Vrij, Marrins Indi
    Muller, Cuadrado, JRod, Valbuena
    Robben(c), Messi, Neymar.

    What'cha think!? 😛

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    1. King Henrik
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Wow u really do think Netherlands will keep a cleanie !!

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      1. Fifa las vegas
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        No I don't, but they've the best chance 🙂

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    2. NapalmDeath (Northern Chaos…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Vlaar > Indi

      Not sure if that's possible in the mirror game, tho.

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