Moving Target

Moving Target – Dejan Lovren

Having plundered Rickie Lambert and Adam Lallana from Southampton earlier this summer, Brendan Rodgers returned to the St Mary’s club for the third time in order to acquire centre-half Dejan Lovren. The 25-year-old arrives at Anfield for a reported £20m and is Rodgers’ fifth signing of the close-season, with Lazar Markovic and Emre Can also making their way to Merseyside:

Discussing the move with the club’s official website, the Reds boss admitted the Croatian’s organisational skills will be crucial for the campaign ahead:

“This is a very important signing for us and I’m delighted it’s completed so Dejan can join up with us on our US tour. I think he’s a really commanding centre-half. I’ve said since we lost Jamie Carragher that we needed that leadership. He’s a player that gives us that. He’s very strong, very commanding, but he can play. I’ve been really impressed with him. I watched him at Lyon, he came into the Premier League with Southampton and I know their players thought he was a big driving force for them and kept them defensively solid. I think he’s a player that can still improve, still develop as he’s in his mid-20s. He’s someone I’m really looking forward to working with.”

The History

A product of the NK Karlovac youth system, Lovren was snapped up by Dinamo Zagreb back in 2004. The defender was handed his senior debut as a 16-year-old a couple of years later before being loaned out to Croatian club Inter Zaprešić – over a couple of seasons, he became a first-team regular and scored once in 50 league outings.

After returning to his parent club for the start of the 2008/09 campaign, Lovren racked up 36 appearances over the next season-and-a-half before being acquired by Lyon midway through the 2009-10 season for €8 million. Spending four years with the Ligue 1 outfit, the Croatian gradually established himself as a key figure at the back and registered two goals and a pair of assists over 72 appearances.

Signed by Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino last June, the centre-half turned out 31 times, scoring on a couple of occasions, with his displays proving fundamental to a run of 15 clean sheets over 2013/14.

On the international scene, Lovren has represented his country from Under-17 to Under-21 level on a total of 55 occasions, scoring six times. The centre-half has also notched twice in 21 appearances for the senior side and played all three group games in the recent World Cup.

The Prospects

Liverpool’s free-scoring side may have earned plenty of plaudits and Fantasy investment after racking up 101 goals in the season gone by, but a series of poor defensive displays ultimately proved their undoing. Rodgers’ side came within two points of the title in spite of a backline that conceded 50 times over 2013/14 – only 14 goals fewer than rivals City (37) and Chelsea (27) combined – and mustered a mere 10 clean sheets over the entire campaign.

Clearly, the Merseysiders need improving at the back if they are to maintain their momentum and Lovren’s acquisition certainly looks a step in the right direction. Having splashed the cash and cited the Croatian’s leadership skills, Rodgers sees the new boy as vital to his plans, and with starts looking guaranteed, it leaves Daniel Agger, Martin Skrtel and Mamadou Sakho vying for the remaining central defensive berth if, as expected, Liverpool operate with a four-man back-line again. Whilst Skrtel’s seven goals last term underline his capabilities in the opponents’ box, there’s every chance that Sakho could be set to partner the new boy, bearing in mind that Rodgers forked out £15m for the Frenchman’s services this time last year.

Priced at 5.5 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) and 6.3 in the Sky Sports game, Lovren is already the seventh most popular defender in the former game, with an ownership of 16% and rising. Granted, full-back pair Jon Flanagan and Jose Enrique are cheaper at 5.0 apiece and, if either can nail down a regular role this term, they could provide better value than the Croatian but for now, with Skrtel and 6.0 and both Agger and Sakho at 5.5, Lovren certainly seems the safest option for those willing to take a punt on Rodgers’ defence.

Having conceded 93 goals in two seasons under Rodgers, though, it’s fair to say Liverpool are hardly deserving of such lofty price-tags at the back. Bearing in mind that the likes of Mathieu Debuchy is similarly priced and offers a route into an Arsenal defence with 17 clean sheets last term, and Tottenham new boy Ben Davies, at 5.0, will be hoping to benefit from Pochettino’s installation at Spurs, there could well be better value found elsewhere.

Whilst there’s hope that Lovren’s arrival may just be the catalyst for a turnaround in defensive fortunes for the Mersysiders, trips to City and Spurs in the first three fixtures may convince many to steer clear initially. One look at the schedule from Gameweek 4, when Liverpool face four kind home matches (AVL, EVE, WBA, HUL) and trips to West Ham and QPR in the subsequent six, suggests that if Lovren’s installation makes the difference, we could start to reconsider Liverpool’s defence once again.

Further Reference

Dejan Lovren Wikipedia

Dejan Lovren Transfer Markt Page

Dejan Lovren You Tube 2013/14 Highlights

Dejan Lovren First Liverpool Interview

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

    Vlaar Morghulis 2.0

    Courtois, Myhill,
    Shaw, Pieters, Ward, Taylor, Ferdinand,
    Sanchez, Mata, Sterling, Shelvey, Albrighton,
    Rooney, Costa, Long.

    Criticise. 😉

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    1. TEKKERS FC
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Not bad unique picks (like that sterling pick *cough* ;))

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

        Yeah, that is my free midfield spot, could be the spot to pick the bandwagon after GW1.

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    2. Zep
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Sorry but that team looks like it has 5m ITB...

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

        But I just spend every penny of my money. 😥

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    3. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Courtois - rotation risk
      Myhill - doesn't play
      Shaw - fitness concerns, new team
      Pieters - threat from Muniesa
      Ward - can Pulis keep it up?
      Taylor - injury prone
      Ferdinand - lol
      Sanchez - new to league, unproven
      Mata - could be out wide
      Sterling - expensive, rotation risk, CL
      Shelvey - will play in the double pivot
      Albrighton - not nailed, new team
      Rooney - fat
      Costa - Chelsea striker curse
      Long - plays for Hull, EL

      Start again mate.

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      1. President John F. Keninnsie
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        😉

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

          I like my team somewhat more now. 😉

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          1. KOKAK
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Your team is good but not great.

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        2. KOKAK
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Do you have anything nice to say about any player?

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          1. President John F. Keninnsie
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            It was a joke...

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

              😆

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            2. KOKAK
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              I..CIE!

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      2. BeachBadger
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Please don't ever rate my team Innsie 😆

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        1. President John F. Keninnsie
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          😀

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  2. Venom Snake
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    A. Hazard and Bony
    B. Eriksen and Costa

    Cheers

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    1. TEKKERS FC
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Tough call slightly B

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    2. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Tough call slightly A

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      1. KOKAK
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Tough call slightly "Cheers"! 😀

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    3. Bob Sacamano
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      A

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  3. Couti & the Below5th
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Probable Starters 14/15: Update

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B03D_KnVF1fRNDd6M1h1cnkzbUE/edit?usp=sharing

    5 - looks like he played the whole match
    4 - most of the match
    3 - played a half
    2 - less than a half
    1 - less than ten minutes

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    1. Zep
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Great effort mate, thanks

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    2. Zep
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Is there any significance to the black lines under peoples names?

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      1. Couti & the Below5th
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Goals scored. Double underlined means two goals, thick underline means three or more

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  4. President John F. Keninnsie
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Morning DZ... Anyone else going with a Caulker/Ward rotation? 😎 You still joining me Zep?

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

      I just went for Ward and Ferdinand, 9.5 is the maximum I usually spend on a rotation.
      Have a look at my team at the top. 😎

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

      Im starting to like the idea.

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      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I just can't get myself to spend 5m on one of Harry's defenders.

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

          Just get Ferdinand for 4.5, then.

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        1. President John F. Keninnsie
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          😀

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

          I still haven't forgiven you for that WC flag debacle.

          *throws darts at Zep face on dartboard

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          1. President John F. Keninnsie
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Hmm... That happened to me too... What a coincidence...

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          2. Zep
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            How else was I meant to get Scotland to the WC? 😉

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    3. Zep
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Dude, I ain't ever budging from that one...

      He won't let us down...

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    4. Couti & the Below5th
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I'm toying with Ward/Rosenior/Simpson maybe

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      1. President John F. Keninnsie
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Wouldn't touch Rosenior personally, I think Elmo will be Hulls RB.

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        1. Couti & the Below5th
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          I think Rosenior will snatch that LB spot from Figueroa though

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          1. President John F. Keninnsie
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            They signed a new LB I believe.

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

      Prefer a chelsea defender rather than rotation. Points Gap between the top and average defenders are huge in the game

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      1. President John F. Keninnsie
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I have both 🙂

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

          Prefer 2 chelsea defenders I mean 😀

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          1. President John F. Keninnsie
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Ooooh fancy.

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    6. TEKKERS FC
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Hmm not myself...rather getting full backs to get me some assists, alot of people are underspending in the defence...think its wise to get atleast a couple of prems

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    7. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Is Dann a better option than Ward perhaps? Not sure how fullbacks fair under Pulis.

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      1. Zep
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Ward's amazing tackling stats kept him competitive in the BPS last year, plus some set pieces...

        Added to the fact that he will now get BPS points for dribbles and crosses, I think he'll easily outscore Dann overall for bonus...

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        1. KOKAK
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Wow, you are guys are really good. 😉

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

          Good info.

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      2. President John F. Keninnsie
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Ward is quite an attacking FB, I remember him occasionally taking corners and getting a few assists. He was also one of the top tacklers in the league last season which will help him with the BPS. I feel as though I need to reward my faith in him as I had him for all of last season when everyone was hopping on Gabbidon 😉

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        1. Zep
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Out of everyone, Ward was the player I owned for the longest time...

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          1. President John F. Keninnsie
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Same here...

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    8. Koflok
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Toyed with the idea but do you really want to bench Ward?
      Even if its away and QPR playing at home, I's still rather play ward.

      Ita Pullis affterall

      I would only bench a cpl defender when theyre up against top 7.
      WARD + Duff foe me

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      1. President John F. Keninnsie
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        But...those fixtures...

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

          I would play Ward vs new hul wba (3, 7, 9) and Duff vs (SUN WHM) when Ward is up against (eve, CHE)

          Can understand the tempation of QPR's first 3 home fixture tho

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          1. President John F. Keninnsie
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            I'm not convinced that Duff will be in their first XI by the end of the transfer window so watch out for that.

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

              True. If only someone is nailed on.

              Or we got extra 5m budget 😉

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    9. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      here here

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  5. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Best? thnx
    1--punch + dcosta or
    2--remy + giroud

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    1. TEKKERS FC
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      hmm, i dont have much faith in costa, so 2 for me

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

    Cost of defence guys? 36.5 here incl keepers

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    1. TEKKERS FC
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      36.5 here mate

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

        4 at the back? Im rotating between 3 and 4 depending on fixtures

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        1. TEKKERS FC
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          nah 3 at back not rotating get best possible players for the first 3 GWs

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    2. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      35.5

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    3. Saniul
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      6 4
      6 5 5 4.5 4.5

      So, that's 35 m. 😉

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

        Who the 4.5's?? 😉

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

          My team is at the top of the page. 😉
          Ferdinand and Taylor are my 4.5 players.

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

            At least iys not Vlaar 😀

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    4. It's only Carlton Cole…
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      40.5 - playing 4 and sometimes 5 at the back

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    5. BeachBadger
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      34.5 at the minute

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    6. chrrizzy
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      wow that's a lot I think

      mine is 31.5 incl keepers

      going to concentrate on mid/attack this year since there arent any good 4.5 mids/attackers whereas for defenders its a different story

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  7. fedolefan
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Am liking this. No idea who the 4.5s are going to be.

    Begovic 4.0
    Verminator 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.0
    Sterling Mata Yaya Siggy Albrighton
    Costa Rooney Dzeko

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

      Looks a lot better when you write 4.5 instead of Vlaar 😀

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

        🙂

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    2. Pepereina Pizza
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      2 sterling RMT's on one page?

      Must have scored against FC Madagascar, or what?

      I think the trick to getting a FFS differential this season will be: pick from the teams who played the least recent preseason matches

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  8. Twelve years a slave
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Strange to see so many choosing Sanchez

    1) no pre season , not even trained with new teammates
    2) never played in premier league
    3) likely to be eased in slowly
    4) manage already Said his world cup players will need more time
    5) fixtures are not the best
    6) expensive

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    1. TEKKERS FC
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      hmm guess people liked what they saw in the WC...

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

      It's the fear of value explosion. Good GW1 and he may top 11.0 before you know it.

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

        More chance of going down though as if he doesn't produce people will jump ship like hazard last year

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

      Unless he plays up front in the community shield im not getting him early

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

      Just the quality of hard-hitting midfielders in the league.
      Hazard, Sanchez and Mata and an inconsistent Silva are way above the rest in terms of quality. And yeah Ozil too, but he isn't available.

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

        You left out lamela

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        1. Twelve years a slave
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Much more likely to fall in price as will have high ownership. Very much a wait and see option

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

            He's on 2% currently and not owned by radical casuals who will take him out if he fails once. Best player for Spurs preseason and shoots more than Mirallas. I'll take my chances

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    5. Messi & fabregas
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I agree with all of the above

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  9. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    A. Hazard + Eriksen
    or
    B. Cesc + Mata

    ?

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

      Just put Mata in and then build your team.

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    2. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      a

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  10. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    So no one has the balls to do a "tosey" early on.

    😎

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    1. Zep
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Which cheap teams are triple-up-worthy though...?

      Certainly not Stoke with their shite away form...

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      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        What's cheap? I'm talking 5m each.

        Triple = Keeper + 2 defenders.

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  11. Matamatician
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Put in Best to worst order (for the upcoming season) acc to you
    Sagna Debuchy Chambers Lovren

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    1. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      debuchy, sagna, lovren chamb

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

        Sagna at City? 😀

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

      DL.................................S..................................................C

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    3. Gloria Kanchelskis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Sagna, Lovren, Debuchy and Chambers

      Debuchy and Chambers competing for the same spot in Arsenal defence

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  12. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    good evening all
    any opinions appreciated on team, any changes suggested? thnx

    mannone
    bdavies - jagielka - ward
    haz - ramsey - mata - eriksen
    rooney - giroud - remy
    ---------------------------
    krul - cameron - bruce - tiote

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    1. Twelve years a slave
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I like it
      Good thing about Ramsay is hes had no world cup to worry about and should be fresh and keen
      Remy you will probably change before season starts anywy

      Bench is the downside imo. Bruce in particular. Try targett of southampton instead

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      1. Twelve years a slave
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Davies of tottenham a better pick than jagielka though , especially with new bonus system

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        1. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          yes, i got both bdavies and jags.
          was in doubt if maybe go w/ Debuchy or Lovren instead of jags, but Jags last yr b4 he got injued was a bonus freak.
          Debuchy is superb talent imo, but has those yellow n red card potential
          Lovren is efficient but pool defence is a ?

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      2. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        cheers. u reckon Bruce might not be nailed and Targett is?

        also what do u think of going w/ DCosta + Punch instead of Remy + Giroud>?

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        1. Twelve years a slave
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Dont think bruce nailed at all

          The two options you give come down to personal choice really, nobody can say for sure which is best

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          1. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            u have any conviction as to how good Punch can be this yr? he has those streaks which are great. but headcase.
            haz and willian could be stellar at puting costa on goal site

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  13. President John F. Keninnsie
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts on Austin? He's been in my team for a while now, his involvement in QPRs goals last season was really impressive. Do we think Remy staying (if he stays) will impact him positively or negatively?

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    1. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      No one? Okay I'll keep him to myself...

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    2. Saniul
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I had Austin, but dropped him when the Remy move didn't happen.

      I never like the idea of buying a second striker of a mediocre team. Won't be on pens (probably), and will always be the first played to be subbed out when they are trying to grind out results.

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      1. President John F. Keninnsie
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        You make some good points there.

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      2. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Auustin is on pens and Redknapp was looking for a striker to play with Austin, not instead of.

        Against teams like Hull, Villa, Sunderland etc why wouldn't you play Remy and Austin together. That's a pretty tough matchup for most defences outside the top 7 to have to deal with.

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  14. Matamatician
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Will Yoshida start for Southampton?

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

      Right now the question is if Southampton will have 11 players come GW1

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      1. Twelve years a slave
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        When i looked at southampton transfer page was suprised how many players they do have. Still a big squad.
        Some of those young players could well step up, season may not be as bleak as some predicting

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

          Am all for it. Need the 4.0m players anyway. Isn't looking good for them right now. Spurs are in for Jrod and Schneiderlin

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        2. KOKAK
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          One word, "relegated"!

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  15. PAIRIDAEZAN
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    HELP!

    Begovic, Mannone
    Hooiveld, Wisdom, Davies, Shaw, Duff
    Tadic, Arnautovic, Ramsey, Nasri, Fabregas
    Rooney, Sturridge, Bent

    OR

    Begovic, Mannone
    Hooiveld, Wisdom, Chamber (WHU), Ferdinand, Cameron
    Yaya Toure, Hazard, Sanchez, Mata, Lamela
    Bony, Bent, Remy

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    1. Twelve years a slave
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Option two is an interesting 352

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

        Option 2 is my dream. Option 1 is what I have.

        I could even go to the Newcastle keepers and pick up an extra 1m...

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        1. money face bandwagon
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          go pursue ur dream then 😀

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  16. hazza44
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Why combo to get more points?

    A.) Hazard & Bony/Pelle

    Or

    B.)Erikson & Costa

    Thanks guys

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

      A, IMO

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  17. Stevecat
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    A) Cahill. Wickham. RVP

    Or

    B) Shaw. Giroud. Costa

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  18. Zep
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/profiles/queons/

    How many leagues do you have mate? 😀

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    1. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      😀

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    2. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      😆

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    3. Blue Lion
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      3. 😀

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

    Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.

    Krul

    Shaw Vlaar Caulker

    Siggy Sanchez Fabregas Eriksen

    Dzeko Rooney(C) Costa

    Myhill Cameron Albrighton Bruce

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  20. Saniul
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    van Gaal on Rooney:

    "Rooney can play at 10 and nine. He said to me he can also play seven and 11. But I like him more at nine or 10. I will not make the mistake of playing him wide."

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    1. Zep
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Rooney will be the top points scorer this year...

      I feel he can and will be more explosive than RVP, even without the penalties...

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

        Well, a couple of misses, and LVG might take pens off RVP. 😉

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      2. Saniul
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        But no, Walcott will be the top points scorer, even after missing the first four weeks. 😉

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        1. Blue Lion
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          But he will be injured again after Christmas!

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    2. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      So, just out of interest, in this world of the rejuvenated Wayne Rooney, where is RVP supposed to be playing then?

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

        Two up front

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      2. QPR expects... glory!
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Alongside him. They will go two up front

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        1. Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Exactly.

          So RVP gonna fire blanks then and Rooney scoring all the goals is it?

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

            No but they will get an equal amount of opportunities to score goals and get assists. Rooney however is much cheaper.

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    3. MITHRRANDIRR
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      but he's not getting captaincy.not sure how will that affect him.

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

      And yet nothing on him playing as a CM. Interesting.

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

    X. Ward + RVP + Jelavic/Long
    or
    Y. Mariappa + Rooney + Giroud

    ?

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    1. Gunner HitIT
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Y.

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  22. Gunner HitIT
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Guys Please RMT its a 1st time:

    DeGea/Myhill,
    Cahill/Ward/Wisdom/Target/Upson,
    Sanchez/Hazard/Mata/Shelvey/Albrigton,
    Dzeko/Rooney/Giroud

    Appreciate any thoughts to improve?

    A. Mata to Silva/nasri
    b. Shelvey or siggy?

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    1. KOKAK
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      A. Mata
      B. Siggy

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      1. Gunner HitIT
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks

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        1. Gunner HitIT
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Could you rate my team out of 10 ?

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    2. Bolivian Seaman
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Remember defenders get minus points, the difference between a cleansheet and conceding a lot isn't 4 points its around 6

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      1. Gunner HitIT
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        There arent too many 4.5/4 def around with no rotation risk

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        1. Bolivian Seaman
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Agree, nearer the deadline there will be a few more I think

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      2. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        But, realistically, if a def keeps a clean sheet he'll still be lucky to get more than 6, won't he.

        And the reality is that no matter how good a team your expensive defender plays on, most weeks than not they will concede at least once.

        You also won't captain a defender, except maybe once a season in extreme circumstances, so better off investing your main cash in positions that have potential for huge points returns?

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        1. Gunner HitIT
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          True its better to hit it running with a Good forward and midfield lineup and have a good goalie

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

    Sorry to ask guys anyone know if any apps to pick my team rather than use site on phone? Using Android any tips would be welcome

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    1. Blue Lion
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Fantasy Football Buddy and Fantasy Football Manager are good.

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  24. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Speroni+Ward+Delaney

    Tempting.

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    1. Blue Lion
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Soeroni + Ward for me.

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      1. Blue Lion
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        *p

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    2. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      As much as I trust in TP...3 defence is overkill..

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      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Not if it gives you 5 CS in first 7 games.

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        1. Moin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          haha true

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    3. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      That + b.Davies +c.davies + ferdinand is my back line 🙂 . Palace defense is unbelievably cheap

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      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Playing the CP boys only at home?

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  25. Blue Lion
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Jump on the Rooney- Sturridge GW 1 wagon!! Chug..Chug..

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    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      good bandwagon to jump on...

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

      I still don't have faith in Studge. What's wrong withme?

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      1. Blue Lion
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        No harm trying him for atleast 1 GW Jafa. Best option for GW 1

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

        Nothing Jafa. Liverpool have two very difficult fixtures after the first game.

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  26. Koflok
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Bruce (STO, avl, new, CPL)
    Dummet (CPL, avl, HUL, swa)

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    1. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      How do they play Villa in the same week? Don't think either of those will start btw.

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

        No they don't. Just looking at someone to alternate with Stoke.

        Yeah don't think they'll play too tbh. I'm getting desperate with defensive rotation.

        Mind as well just go Luis Jones Davies and save myself from all the headache.

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  27. PAIRIDAEZAN
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Please rate this team out of 10.

    Kurl, Elliot
    Hooiveld, Wisdom, Chambers (WHU), Ferdinand, Cameron
    Yaya Toure, Hazard, Sanchez, Arnautovic, Tadic
    Bony, Rooney, Jelavic

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

      Bench headache for front 8. Downgrade one of Jelly/Tadic/Arnie and upgrade a defender.
      Unless you have a clear plan on the rotation, but not a fan.

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    2. Gunner HitIT
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      7 def looks weak, plus not convnced wth jelavic.
      Mid looks good

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    3. Mr Blue
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Too unbalanced IMHO. That expensive frontline really gives u a s-itty defence m8. Hooiveld might not even start, maybe not Wisdom either.. Have no idea if Chambers is a starter, but I dont think so?
      Maybe u could downgrade at least Tadic to Siggy and upgrade your defence a bit?

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    4. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      That defence will give you nightmares.

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

    Morning Folks,

    Question…which set appeals to you more:

    1. Sanchez, De Jong (New), Fletcher, Debuchy ….(3-5-2 squad formation)
    2. Ramsey, Giroud, Davis (Sot), Azpi ….(3-4-3 squad formation)

    Also, factor in that I have the usual suspects in most of the other positions…I'm just curious about the combinations and which one is thought (guess-timated) to be better. Cheers...

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    1. Gunner HitIT
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      1 looks better

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  29. MITHRRANDIRR
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Luke Shaw has been told he's not fit enough to train with first team.Has been told to train alone.

    Just listened this on talksport.

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