Fixtures

Fixture Analysis – Rotation Pairs – Burnley and Hull

We roll out our fourth article focussing on rotation pairs for the campaign ahead this afternoon. Having looked at Stoke and Swansea, Newcastle and Sunderland and Crystal Palace and West Ham, we now cast an eye over what’s on offer from Hull City and promoted Burnley:

The Fixtures

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In a similar situation to our previous three examples, both sides alternate perfectly on a home and way basis over the entire season. Looking at the Premier League schedule, a Hull-Burnley partnership would hand you 16 favourable fixtures (STO, WHM, SUN, CPL, WHM, EVE, SOT, HUL, TOT, AVL, NEW, WBA, SOT, SWA, LEI, EVE) in the first 20 Gameweeks of the season, leading into the winter wildcard.

Although this leaves you four tricky home matches to navigate, the upside is that your away team offers a viable alternative each time. For example, Burnley face Chelsea, United and Liverpool in Gameweeks 1, 3 and 18 respectively – weeks where Hull travel to QPR, Villa and Sunderland. The Tigers’ only testing KC clash over that period is in Gameweek 6, when Man City pay visit – Burnley make their way to West Brom that weekend and offer a viable option.

Alternatively, Hull and Swansea rotate home/away in 18 of the first 20 Gameweeks. On the two occasions where your players are on the road, the schedule remains strong – in Gameweek 1, Hull travel to QPR, whilst in Gameweek 8, the Swans make their way to Stoke, ensuring this is a viable option for those determined to invest in the Tigers.

Burnley also rotate with Stoke and Villa for 30 of the 38 Gameweeks of the season. Partnering them with the Potters would have you 18 home matches in the first 20, though six visits from last term’s top four over this period somewhat dents their prospects. Villa and Burnley also rotate home/away in 18 of the opening 20 Gameweeks but with Paul Lambert’s side also entertaining three of last term’s top four during that period, many may choose to ignore this option.

The Defence

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Sean Dyche’s side arrive in the top-flight on the back of 18 clean sheets and 37 goals against in the Championship last term. The Clarets were more resilient in front of their own fans, producing 11 shut-outs in 23 matches and conceding on just 14 occasions – affording a degree of optimism that they may just provide Fantasy managers with a legitimate cut-price option upon their return to the Premier League.

With a goal and 12 assists to his name in the previous campaign, hopes are high that Kieran Trippier will hit the ground running. The former Man City youth academy graduate stands head and shoulders above any other Burnley backline option, with his dead-ball ability and delivery from the flank teeing up chances aplenty for team-mates. His attacking potential suggest that playing the fixtures and benching Trippier could be a real headache, though – some owners may opt to field him regardless of fixture, for fear of missing out on points hauls on the road or against bigger sides at Turf Moor.

There is a chance that Trippier could come in at a higher price than the rest of his defensive team-mates, though, given his exploits last time around. If such a scenario transpires, centre-half Jason Shackell (who netted twice) and keeper Tom Heaton, certainly offer a security of starts that may well appeal to those looking for a cut-price option to field for home games alone.

Hull City
Despite finishing just four points clear of the drop, Steve Bruce’s side were one of the most reliable around when it came to home matches. The Tigers kept out their opponents on eight occasions at the KC Stadium – only Arsenal, Chelsea and Man City managed more – and were relatively easy to predict, too; seven of those shut-outs arrived against the bottom 10. Hull’s exploits on the road highlight just why a rotation partner is required, though; Bruce’s troops mustered just two shut-outs away from home (both against bottom half opposition) and conceded on 32 occasions, the sixth worst away defence in the top-flight last time around.

Curtis Davies ended the previous campaign as Hull’s top scoring FPL player on 115 points – 25 more than any other backline option. With two goals, an assist and nine bonus points to his name, the centre-half missed just one league game all season and offers a security of starts greater than most at the back – whether in a 3-5-2 or four-man backline, his role in the heart of defence is unquestioned.

Between the posts, Allan McGregor has recovered from the kidney injury that curtailed his game time towards the end of 2013/14. Picking up save points in 13 of his 26 matches, the Scot also earned five bonus points, helping him to an average of 3.2 point per game – eclipsing Davies’ 3.1 ppg and underlining his potential. Having boosted his options out wide already, it remains to be seen whether Bruce will do away with a 3-5-2 formation altogether this season and opt for the security of a four-man backline – pre-season may tell us more but for now, looking beyond Davies and McGregor may be an unnecessary risk. James Chester may be an option if he can shrug off persistent hamstring problems but last term’s average of 2.3 ppg won’t convince many suitors.

The Attack

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The Lancashire outfit were relatively consistent in the final third of the pitch in last season’s promotion-winning campaign, notching 37 times at home and 35 on their travels. Championship Player of the Year for 2013/14, Danny Ings is the main contender for consideration up front. The striker racked up 21 goals and seven assists in just 40 appearances for Dyche’s side and with strike partner Sam Vokes (20 goals and five assists) expected to miss the first few months of the campaign with a knee injury sustained in March, Ings’ appeal has magnified as a potential cut-price option for our three-man frontlines.

Michael Kightly’s arrival on a permanent deal may afford us an option in midfield. The former Stoke man spent last season on loan with the Lancashire outfit and served up five goals and six assists from the flank – a security of starts looks on the cards as Dyche turns to his top-flight experience in the starting XI. Scott Arfield could be an under the radar option in the centre of the park. The Scot started 42 of the final 43 league matches last time around and served up eight goals and a trio of assists – only Ings and Vokes found the net on more occasions.

Hull
Bruce has moved quickly to strengthen his midfield options after seeing his side score just 38 times last term – the fourth worst offensive record in the Premier League. With 20 goals at home and 18 on their travels, it’s fair to say the Tigers desperately need improving as they prepare for action on the European and domestic fronts.

New boys Robert Snodgrass and Tom Ince immediately arrive on our radars after being snapped up from Norwich and Blackpool respectively. The Scot is likely to be handed the majority of set-pieces and corners and, having netted six times in each of his two seasons in the top-flight with the Canaries, has proven himself as a viable prospect in the past. Ince has yet to deliver in the top-flight and managed just a goal and assist over limited game time on loan at Palace in the latter part of 2013/14 – potentially, he could come in at a cheaper price than Snodgrass and may appeal to those shopping on a budget.

Up top, Nikica Jelavic and Shane Long both netted four times after joining up over the winter transfer window. Granted, that’s anything but prolific form but with the likes of playmaker Snodgrass serving up a better quality of goalscoring opportunity, the pair may yet come into contention if favourably priced. If, as expected, he’s handed penalties, Jelavic could well be the one to watch as Bruce attempts to improve upon last year’s 16th place finish.

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  1. Respect My Authoritah
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    Shame about Europa

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    1. Jafooli
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      As soon as it kicks in I'm going Hullless.

      Which GW does it start for them?

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      1. Respect My Authoritah
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        No idea. Usually after 6 weeks

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        1. Jafooli
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          Snodoo til GW5 and then pull the pin.

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    2. meerlight
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      Burnley and Sunderland rotate just as well, and no europa to worry about

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        will check that

        If Mannone is 5.0 that's an option

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        1. meerlight
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          If mannone starts.

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  2. Bambi
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    A little review of Tottenhams likely lineup as it stands with Poch leading the way:

    Lloris - No brainer
    Walker + Rose - Rose likely to benefit here like Shaw did for saints - Poch likes his attacking full backs so both are good shouts imo. Look out for Davies if he joins us - could be a real bargain and certainly one to watch
    Chirches + Vertonghen - Chriches = value

    Capoue + Sandro - Capoue moves the ball around very quickly and is very strang in the tackle - likely to be given license to bomb forward with sandro playing more defensive - Capoue likely to come in around 5.0M could make a bargain but its best to study spurs pre-season for further details

    Lamela + Eriksen + Chadli - Eriksen will likely be the most consistent performer though lamela and chadli could prove to be real bargains as well coming in around 6.5-7.0 and 5.5-6.5 respectively

    Adebayor/Soldado - Stay away as we are unsure who poch will choose

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    1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
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      You reckon Lamela will play? Not sure if nationality is a factor.

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    2. Long Juan Silva
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      Sandro on the move no?

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      1. Bambi
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        purely paper talk

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    3. Respect My Authoritah
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      Ew at Chadli. Baffled how he's playing at Premier League level, absolutely awful

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      1. Bambi
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        based on what? watching him a couple of times last season where every single spurs player (bar eriksen) were playing badly? There is a reason he was in the Belgium squad and regularly played for them. He is strong, quick, powerful, has a good shot, can cross, pick a pass.

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        1. Respect My Authoritah
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          I've seen him play about 15 times now and he's always been so poor. He has many good physical attributes but his passing/crossing quality as well as control and ball retention is so so bad

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          1. Camp No No
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            Saying he's awful is exaggeration, though, admit it.

            I'm not a fan either. He's not technically good enough AM to my taste. Can't understand what he's doing in Belgium squad.

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        2. Obi Wan Elokobi
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          He's awful was bad for Belgium as well

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        3. applebonkers
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          this is your opportunity bambi. massive consensus is he's terrible, automatic differential

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    4. The Missing Link
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      kaboul and vert the two at the back i reckon

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    5. Camp No No
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      Will Capoue not be sold?

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      1. Bambi
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        unlikely

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        1. Camp No No
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          Why so? In spring it seemed dead certain he'll leave, they were shopping him on discount.

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    6. Camp No No
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      Adebayor suffers from Malaria, and Soldado from being crap. I would avoid the whole Spurs attack purely for that reason, unless they buy a new striker. Or promote that Kane guy.

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    7. Root
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      Chirches + Chriches = Chiriches

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  3. Piggs Boson
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    Should be a super cheap goalkeeper pairing. It's an option if we need funds elsewhere...

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    1. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
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      Yea, McGregor served me well last year, 4.5 each (certainly Heaton)

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  4. Billy Gilmore
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    Oooh now we're getting fancy with the ticker images. I like it.

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    1. Jafooli
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      Oh so blue it's almost tempting....checks teams.... 😕

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  5. The Missing Link
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    This is my keeper rotation, 100%

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    1. Jafooli
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      0% CS's

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      1. The Missing Link
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        Thats what people said about Adrien and mannone...

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        1. Beavis
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          No it's not.

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          1. The Missing Link
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            These teams will get clean sheets, like it or not.

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            1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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              Hull have Europa

              This is a huge factor

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              1. The Missing Link
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                Mcgregor will be good in the beginning and I'll wildcard in the first 10 game weeks anyway 😀

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                1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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                  am trying not to do that

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  6. Bootsy: Snoddy's Reven…
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    Trippier would have to max out at 4.5m...they couldn't make him 5.0m

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    1. stilicho
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      Most of the newly promoted defenders were 4.5 last year, so 5 for Trippier wouldn't be a huge shock.

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        Oh dear, hope not!

        I would have thought bulk of Burnley and Leicester at 4.0 with some at 4.5....

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    2. Piggs Boson
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      Don't underestimate the trolling abilities of FPL.

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    3. applebonkers
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      yep, wouldn't touch a newly promoted def for over 4.5 regardless of attacking threat. i reckon he's about a 5 assist premier league player, that's 15 points, invest in a defence who get 4 extra clean sheets instead and you've covered that.
      defender attacking points are so hard to predict, maybe you have him as a 4th/5th defender who you bench a lot then bring in when they have a nice home game. to feel like doing that isn't a waste though he'd have to be under 5

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      1. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
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        Didn't Curtis Davies come in at 5.0 for Hull (admittedly he had signed that summer)

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        1. applebonkers
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          swear it was 4.5

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    1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
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      Based on this, he will not be featuring in my team.

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      1. applebonkers
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        agree. if hazard even popped up for a second on made in chelsea it would sadly be the same. cancerous shows

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  7. Piggs Boson
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    Created a new article to deal with the onslaught of posts when it's released in quarter of hour...

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    1. Jafooli
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      😯 :Sherlock: 😉

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      1. Piggs Boson
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        All the mods are gathering as well. Even Mark made an appearance.

        It's time 😉

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        1. The Missing Link
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          They are all here now!! 😀

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            1. The Missing Link
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              The mods are all trolling or its coming!! 😀

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            2. meerlight
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              Hope It's not, I'm in a meeting with my boss. Mind you, he plays too...

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        2. GreenWindmill
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          Say what? 😉

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          1. Fifa las vegas
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            😯 You winked! It's a sign, the end is near...

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            1. GreenWindmill
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              Sorry, I had something in my eye.

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              1. Fifa las vegas
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                😛

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        3. Jafooli
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          Well spotted GB. I think you could be right 😛

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    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      1 hour 45 minutes

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  8. Jafooli
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    Wilshere on the gear again. No wonder he's so slow.

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  9. Lanley Staurel
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    How is Tottenham at home deemed to be favourable?

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    1. Piggs Boson
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      Their away record mustn't be good.

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      1. SH1M1
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        It was one the best last season.

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    2. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
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      They're rubbish.

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    3. SW6
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      Also Stoke at home is the bluest of all, which seems odd

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      1. Camp No No
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        9 blanks away from home last season. That gives decent hope for cs.

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    4. Billy Gilmore
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      And Everton

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  10. In Like Flynn.
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    Thanks Paul, a really good pairing with swaps in GW 29 to Leicester/Soke and maybe Villa depending on which of those are in form then could be very tasty indeed.

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      GW29? 😯

      I like to plan ahead but......

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        Already have my plans in place for 2017-2018 😉

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        1. Camp No No
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          Nice. So who do you think will be nailed on in Nottingham defence that time?

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          1. In Like Flynn.
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            Haven't planned for the Championship FF yet. I'll let you know.

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            1. Camp No No
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              Your plans are faltering. Nottingham will be in Premier League 2017/2018.

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      2. In Like Flynn.
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        I really use these to plan for my limited transfer games, where you can't afford to mess about with wasted transfers.

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      3. Arvin-ation
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        Oh my 😆

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  11. Fray Bentos
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    really dont think i'll have any burnley players in my team this season. i know promoted teams have suprised in the past, but these guys are more likely to do a derby and be whipping boys

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    1. Respect My Authoritah
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      They have the best defence from the promoted teams by quite a distance

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      1. Billy Gilmore
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        So did Reading.

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        1. Respect My Authoritah
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          True, but they've also strengthened quite a bit. I'd certainly go for them ahead of QPR, not sure about Leicester, Schmichael might be a new hero

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      2. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        Indeed and promoted sides have the cheap defenders. It's just annoying that it's Hull they rotate with since Europa makes Hull a no go zone

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        1. Respect My Authoritah
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          They rotate very well with Stoke

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          1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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            but will Stoke have cheap enough defenders to rotate?

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            1. Respect My Authoritah
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              Probably not. Begovic/Heaton could be 9.5

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    2. T1P
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      I know generally the format your talking about will be FPL but I will definitely have at least Trippier and Ings in Ultimate where you need the extra players. Probably none in FPL though.

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  12. ihateramsey
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    I pretended to be sick and left work early to focus on fpl

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      it will be open in 12.5 hours

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    2. Kings of Lyon ★
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      Smart lad

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    3. In Like Flynn.
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      What's your work IHR?

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      1. ihateramsey
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        desk job. fpl is blocked

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      But it starts on Thursday

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      Clown

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    6. Think
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      I am sick after trying so many times.still no result ?

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  13. ihateramsey
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    are u refreshing while logged in or out?

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      I'm not refreshing. I'm sure someone will post when it opens.

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        but what if everyone thinks that and really no-one is refreshing?

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        1. Billy Gilmore
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          You can always rely on Daniel.

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      2. Billy Gilmore
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        It has to go down first, and that DEFINITELY will be posted on here.

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      3. ihateramsey
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        itll be too late for the prestige of having the lowest ID in ffs

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          Just registering today will get you a low ID!!

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    2. Fifa las vegas
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      Mother of god, who cares about the stupid id! It'll open when it's open. Not as if you won't get a place!

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        😯

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      2. meerlight
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        Who isn't getting a place? Is it limited? Best get in early...

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      3. Long Juan Silva
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        😆

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    3. In Like Flynn.
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      Same as GB just said.

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    4. iCon
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      This is all a bit ridiculous! You're not gonna get No.1; nobody will give a toss if you get no.8 so why bother wasting all that time?

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        dat single digit ID tho

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      2. The Missing Link
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        If someone clicks on my name I dont want them to see a fpl link to my team, I want them to see a single digit 😉

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  14. Van Dal
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    Still haven't received a facebook message reply from Martix Axford and he hasnt accepted me as a friend.

    This can only mean one thing - he is extremely trying to get the site live for today!!

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    1. iCon
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      Martix - think you may be stalking the wrong bloke!

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      1. Van Dal
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        Martin*

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      2. meerlight
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        You gave up on your new gavatar. I thought it looked pretty cool.

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        1. iCon
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          Was just trialing it for when it becomes official!

          (it's very difficult to type with one's fingers crossed)

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  15. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    I have to say this

    As much as I love stuff like Comparison Tool, RMT and tables, the Season Ticker alone makes paying for membership worth it

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    1. stilicho
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      Amen to that.

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      1. Jafooli
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        Another mod in town 😯

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        1. Billy Gilmore
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          :mrgreen:

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    2. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
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      Agree

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    3. In Like Flynn.
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      This. It's the only thing I've used for a couple of years + the members articles of course.

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    4. Piggs Boson
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      So true.

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    5. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      Don't agree on that! 😀

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  16. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
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    /F5

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    1. The Missing Link
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      If you have time to post on here you not taking it seriously enough 😉

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  17. Heydudes13
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    Wiz, Tony Moon gonna feature much for you this season?

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  18. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Has anyone considered just playing an Adrian/Speroni/Mannone every week?

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    1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      yes

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        which one?

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        1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Speroni. CPL should be even tighter than last year

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      2. GRIMANDI [formerly boring M…
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Long term it will probably be my tactic. But to start i will more than likely go with two nailed on starters [Speroni & Schmichel] then downgrade which ever one i have less confidence in. But price will dictate if it is viable or not

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    2. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Could be an option. I really do think ill just go de Gea and a dross £4m though.

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I did some research on DDG

        He averages about 125 points a season. Not that great for 5.5/6.0

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    3. The Missing Link
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      No ways

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    4. SW6
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Yes 1 GK for me this season. Could be one of those 3 or DDG/Courtois/Begovic if they're priced right

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        exactly, rotation has rarely gone well for me defensively. 1 keeper for me

        The amount of points from defenders I left on my bench last season

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        1. SW6
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          I definitely won't be spending more than 9.5 on my GKs, hopefully only 9m.

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          1. JK - Cønt ⭐
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            agreed

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  19. Yome
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    You guys still have time to printscreen your last season points and league results as the game has not been updated yet.

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    1. Bootsy: Snoddy's Reven…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I don't want to see Kun in my team ever again!

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      1. Yome
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Aguero 1 pointer on GW38 🙂

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    2. Think
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Go on....This is going to be my first season.what rank should i expect for first time ?

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      1. The Gambler.
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        300k if you follow on here

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      2. Yome
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        As a newbie 😉 try to aim around 100K

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      3. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Anything outside top 10k and/or winning your money league(s) should be a disappointment.

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    3. meerlight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Has it all ina spreadsheet d'unt I.

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      1. Yome
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Well organized Sir 😉

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        1. Think
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Ok going for 100k will post here if achieve that

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  20. Think
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Who will keep more cs ?
    Arsenal
    Chelsea
    Manchester City
    Manchester United
    Everton

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    1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      chelsea

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    2. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      In order:

      Chelsea Citeh United Arse Everton

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    3. Fifa las vegas
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Chelski, United, City, arse, Everton

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  21. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    More mods than a Jam concert.

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    1. applebonkers
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      mark sent the helicopter to pick some up. some were delayed as they abused the free champagne

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Hic! Wassshhhhatt?

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  22. Sarnab
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Man Utd FC ‏@ManUtdFC_Fan 53s
    Reckon van Gaal will go easy on RvP in opening weeks of season. May give Rooney with Mata behind a chance to show him what they can do #MUFC

    Is this a possibility ? 😯

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    1. Obi Wan Elokobi
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      No he said his captain will always play when it's possible to for him to play and RVP likely to become captain.

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      1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        if RVP isn't match fit though then he isn't match fit. he will not be able to rinse robin like he did at the WC otherwise he will not last a season

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        1. Obi Wan Elokobi
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          He'll be fine just won't play as many friendlies as the rest of them.

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          1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            right. he has just been given 3 weeks off to recover from 5 games...

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      2. Long Juan Silva
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Rooney should be captain

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        1. Sarnab
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Rooney or RVP it should be. No one else comes in my mind

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    2. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      why so surprised?

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      1. Sarnab
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I thought I'd put RVP first in my team..

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    3. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      RVP has just been given 3 weeks off.

      It's possible.

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    4. Fifa las vegas
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      😯 best stick with DdG, Shaw and Mata in that case! Everyone could get trolled by Rvp 🙂

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      1. Hanso Lo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I think Rooney has a good shout to take up the role for the first few games before RVP comes back in…just guessing obviously.

        Could help boost those points and gain some value (maybe .1) before the switch…?

        Also depends on value elsewhere…

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  23. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Mod count please. Raise your hands:

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    1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      O/

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    2. The Missing Link
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Either fpl is starting or Forca is coming back!!

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      1. applebonkers
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        lol

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      2. roscola
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Hah!

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        1. Jafooli
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          another mod spotted.....

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    3. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      AB, Roscola, Mark, Stilicho, Flynn, Windmill...

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      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        As you pointed out Watson, that's unusually high.....

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  24. jdoyle
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    My boss took the day off work. Wonder if he's F5-ing somewhere.

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    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      😆

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    2. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Pretty revolting if so.

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      1. Hanso Lo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Sounds dodgy that!

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  25. Siva Mohan
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Amy Lewis @SkySportsAmy
    Sources: Southampton have offered Jay Rodriguez a new 5 year contract. He has two years left on his current deal. #saintsfc #ssn

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    1. The Gambler.
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      please sign it!

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      1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I think Rodriguez has to do it.

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    2. Fifa las vegas
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Will be in my team when back from injury.

      Speaking of which, how long is he injured for? 😐

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      1. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        About 5 years.

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        1. Fifa las vegas
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          😯

          Really though, how long?

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          1. Siva Mohan
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Jun 23, 2014 - Jay Rodriguez says the prospect of facing former club Burnley in December is helping his motivation to return from injury as quickly as possible.

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    3. applebonkers
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      seems an increasingly standard procedure this to show faith and add motivation to rehab process (obviously helps if it's a player you know you want to keep)

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    4. Billy Gilmore
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      A 5-year deal for someone recovering from an ACL.....

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  26. The Gambler.
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    new season needs new grav..............might just wait till Reus signs LOL

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    1. Long Juan Silva
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      No new grav so, shame 🙁

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      1. A Defender's Nightmare
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        ^ This.

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    2. Fifa las vegas
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      *vidal 😎

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  27. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Baps out yet?

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    1. Long Juan Silva
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Charlie Adam 3 baps

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      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        standard

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      2. applebonkers
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        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        eagles 2
        dunne, kyrgiakos, barry ferguson and rooney shared the 1

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  28. SouthCoastSaint
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Caution encouraged when selecting Trippier.

    Had him in my fantasy championship team and he served it well, but Danny fox and frazer Richardson did well assist wise in Saints promotion year and this did not necessarily transfer into good FPL seasons

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    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Oh danny fox, danny fox. He gets knocked down but he gets up again

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