Moving Target

Moving Target – Ryan Bertrand

Southampton manager Ronald Koeman made his third signing of the summer last Wednesday by acquiring Ryan Bertrand on a season-long loan from Chelsea. The 24-year-old follows Dusan Tadic and Graziano Pelle to St Mary’s, with the Saints reportedly given an option to make the deal permanent for £10m at the end of the upcoming campaign:

After completing the move, Bertrand admitted he turned down a number of options to sign up and insists the chance to ply his trade under Koeman was too good an opportunity to ignore:

“For me personally, this is another chance to play and a chance to join a fantastic club that’s moving in the right direction. With the set-up the club’s got, the manager it has coming in and the ethos it has, I thought this was a perfect match. The manager’s name speaks for itself, so to play under somebody like that will be good for me. His ethos and the way he plays matches my game. I had a lot of options and a lot of interest but, having met the people and spoken to the manager and seen what the club is about, in my mind this was the perfect decision. I’m looking to get games and to play regularly in the way and the formation that I like, and I’m sure that will benefit my game. I still think the best is yet to come from me.”

The History

A product of the Gillingham youth system, Bertrand was snapped up by Chelsea as a 15-year-old back in July 2005. With the likes of Ashley Cole and, more recently, Cesar Azpilicueta and summer signing Filipe Luis ahead of him in the pecking order, it’s clear that a move away suits all parties concerned – indeed, this is now the seventh time the Blues have farmed out the defender on loan.

Bertrand’s first spell away from the Bridge came at Bournemouth back in 2006/07, where he made five appearances for the first-team. The following year he was on the move again – first Oldham (21 appearances) then Norwich (18 appearances, two assists) afforded the left-back game time before he spent the next season on loan with the Canaries once again, where he was handed 38 starts.

In 2009/10, Bertrand was off to Reading, where he finished third in the voting for the club’s Player of the Season after 44 Championship outings produced one goal and three assists. The defender then spent the first half of the following campaign farmed out to Nottingham Forest, making 19 appearances and producing a single assist, before returning to Chelsea midway through the season. Managing just two goals and a pair of assists from 58 appearances over nine years for the Blues, Bertrand was also loaned out to Aston Villa midway through last season, where he started 16 league games for Paul Lambert’s side.

The 24-year-old has represented England from Under-17 to Under-21 level a total of 31 times, whilst he has also turned out for the senior international side twice making his debut back in August 2012.

The Prospects

After losing Luke Shaw to Man United earlier this summer, Koeman has been scouring the market for cover as he attempts to rebuild his decimated first-team squad. Youngster Matt Targett had started the three friendlies prior to Bertrand’s arrival but, as the Saints boss explained, he’s reluctant to put too much pressure on the teenager:

“I’m very happy to be able to bring Ryan in. He is a top player who will bring a lot of quality to the team. He has experience at the highest level and is an exciting, attacking player, which is what I like to see in my full-backs. I’ve been very impressed with how Matt Targett is doing in pre-season, but he is still young and developing, which I am sure he will continue to do over the coming seasons. Left-back is an important position in the team because it is quite specialised in terms of the attributes needed to play there, so it is nice to get this signing completed because it gives us some stability.”

Judging by his manager’s comments – and that likely £10m outlay come the end of the season – Bertrand, after years of frustration, looks poised to finally be handed the chance to nail down a regular role. His arrival all but ends Fantasy managers’ hopes for Targett, who, at a price of 4.0 in Fantasy Premier League, had the potential to offer us great value ahead of a very kind run of opening fixtures. Instead, the youngster is poised to remain as back-up for the position, as Bertrand – 5.0 in FPL and 5.1 in the Sky Sports game – gets the nod as Koeman’s first-choice option.

The mass exodus at St Mary’s is a real cause for concern, though. With Dejan Lovren also joining Shaw in departing the club, it remains to be seen whether Koeman can replicate the resilience that delivered 15 clean sheets in the previous campaign under Mauricio Pochettino – as rumours abound of a possible exit for defensive midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, many have their doubts over the Saints’ defensive prospects.

Nonetheless, it’s impossible to overlook Southampton’s kind opening fixtures. Over the first 12 Gameweeks, Koeman’s side face only two of last term’s top eight in a schedule that’s rated above any other club by our Season Ticker. Home games with West Brom, Newcastle, QP, Sunderland, Stoke and Leicester, supplemented by trips to the likes of West Ham, Swansea, Hull and Villa certainly suggest that Bertrand could be quick off the mark as he looks to finally prove himself as a top-level talent.

It’s worth keeping an eye on Koeman’s summer shopping spree, though – if he fails to replace Lovren, the likes of Maya Yoshida (4.5) and Jos Hooiveld (4.0) could offer cheaper alternatives, though whether their presence at the back would translate to clean sheets is another matter altogether.

Further Reference

Ryan Bertrand Wikipedia

Ryan Bertrand Transfer Markt Page

Ryan Bertrand You Tube Highlights

Ryan Bertrand First Southampton Interview

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  1. Walrus Eggs
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    Any good 5.0 options other than Caulker, Davies, and Huth?

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    1. Blue Lion
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      Ward.Dann,Chirches,Clyne.

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      1. Walrus Eggs
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        Is Chiriches more nailed on than Davies?

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        1. Blue Lion
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          Hard to say atm.But ya Chirches should start.

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        2. RabMac
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          Davies will play left back and Vlad will play CB. Not sure whether or not Vlad will play though as I have not been following their pre-season but will watch them tomorrow against Celtic.

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        3. Niemi
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          No. He is more likely to be sold, and he definitely isn't likely to start. Coming from a spurs fan. Vertonghen and Kaboul is the preferred CB paring, if Kaboul can stay fit.

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    2. Super John McGinn-
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      Ward

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    3. VougieDipond
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      Clyne

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    4. Wings Fan
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      I prefer Pieters to Huth

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      1. Walrus Eggs
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        Somehow, I'd completely forgotten about Pieters. He does seem nailed on, unlike the other 5.0 options.

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    5. The Generalator
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      Verm ?

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  2. MountainBeach
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    Vlaar or Ferdinand?

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    1. VougieDipond
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      neither

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      1. MountainBeach
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        Any better 4.5 choices then

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    2. Reeker
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      Ferdinand

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    3. Wings Fan
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      Chlamydia or Syphilis?

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      1. Andy1
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        Syphilis every time....

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    4. RabMac
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      Depends if Vlaar moves to Spurs.

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  3. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
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    Haven't don one in a while, *and then it gets dumped at the bottom of the page 😉

    DDG, (Gilks)
    Cahill, K Walker, Ward, Colocini, Simpson
    Fab, Mata, Ramsey, Arnautovic, Siggy
    Rooney, Dzeko, (Jutkiewicz)

    Jutkiewicz should be nailed on as a 5.0 forward BTW.

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    1. VougieDipond
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      9 years, 8 months ago

      I couldn't bring myself to waste a striker space on a cheap player. Always seem to end up trying to find the funds to upgrade a few weeks down the line to the guy scoring all the points

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    2. Blue Lion
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      9 years, 8 months ago

      Punt on Walker eh? ..Nice..
      Like the look of your team.

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    3. The Generalator
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      9 years, 8 months ago

      Looking at the start of last year you need 4 stong mids if you play 5.
      3 will not get you the points

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    4. Reeker
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      9 years, 8 months ago

      Do you really honestly think that Walker is worth 1.0 more than B. Davies? 1.0 goes a long way at this stage.

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      1. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
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        9 years, 8 months ago

        Just worried about Bavies' playing time. And Walker is brutally good on the attack. I think he'll be one of the top scoring defenders this year. Still.......

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        1. Reeker
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          9 years, 8 months ago

          Personally I think Ben Davies will play most games but I suppose there is that risk. I do like the team though... just I couldn't see myself spending 6.0 on Walker

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  4. Mcgugan
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    9 years, 8 months ago

    2 4.5m keepers who rotate well? I've got De Gea at the moment, but want 3 United outfielders if possible.

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  5. S.Kuqi
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    9 years, 8 months ago

    Which one is more essential for first 4 gws?

    A) Chelsea def

    B) ManU def

    C) Both

    Siggy or Arnie for first 4 gws?

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    1. The Generalator
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      9 years, 8 months ago

      defo not B!

      A

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      1. S.Kuqi
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        Whatabout Siggy vs Arnie?

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    2. Blue Lion
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      D) Neither.

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      1. Blue Lion
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        And Siggy.

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      2. S.Kuqi
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        Your defence atm?

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        1. Blue Lion
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          Caulker,Ward,Huth,Naylor,4.0

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  6. Ball Breaker
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    9 years, 8 months ago

    Using the Build My team Tool 315.2 is the best i can come with over the first 6 GW and 100m spent. I doubt i will go with this team but heres the best the stats can give you. Can anyone build a better one?

    DDG - Myhill

    Terry - Bertrand - Ward - Davies - Wisdom

    Hazard - Mata - Snodgrass - Sidwell- Johnson

    Rooney - Sturridge - Austin

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    1. The Generalator
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      9 years, 8 months ago

      interesting. I think Snoddy will get the points ! May try and put him back in mine. But I like Siggy also

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    2. Blue Lion
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      Johnson?? Seriously?

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      1. Ball Breaker
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Adam Johnson scored big for short period of last season. A very dangerous man when he's on form. There are other options around midfield. Siggy Shelvey Arnie etc.

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        1. The Generalator
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          9 years, 8 months ago

          I stuck with Johnson and he lost me my league !!!!!!
          one good period that was it

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    3. VougieDipond
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      compare Siggy circa 2011 v Snoddy last year.

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    4. TorresMagic™
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      9 years, 8 months ago

      You can beat 315 easily.
      You might be sharing more than needed with a team.

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  7. Enzo the Baker
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    RMT, anyone ?

    Krul
    Davies Cameron vanAanholt
    Hazard Ramsey Mata Sterling
    Rooney Dzeko Lukaku

    Subs : Eliot Wanyama N.Taylor 4.0

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    1. Blue Lion
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      Uber defense..But mids and strikers are good. So might work out in your favor.

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      1. Enzo the Baker
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        Cheers, BL

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    2. The Generalator
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      Lukaku - not sure. Gunners and Chelsk in the first 3 games !

      Bony maybe or Giroud if nail (he will be)

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      1. Enzo the Baker
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        Definitely considering Bony, yeah. Giroud I'm not so sure, think Arsenal might not go crazy against Palace at home and then Everton away.

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      2. Bøss ⭐
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        9 years, 8 months ago

        lukaku has a good track record against the top teams, I fancy him to score against Chelsea as well.

        After that his fixtures are pretty good, I'll probably be getting him from the start (a lot of people won't due to his price and opening fixtures so will be a good differential)

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  8. Super John McGinn-
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    Seen a few Stoke fans on twitter saying they'll be disappointed if Cameron leaves, any speculation on his future?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      Lotta speculation.

      ALL of it complete crap.

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      1. Super John McGinn-
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        Glad to hear it

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    2. theloveburglar
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      he'll stay they need a back up to bardsley

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      1. Da Funk
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        We have Wilkinson as back up at right back (just signed a new contract) so many of us think if he's not first choice and if Hughes doesn't want to play him in the CDM role, he'll want to leave, even though we'd want to keep him. 9 clubs interested apparently.

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  9. Bubz
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    A) Dzeko & Eriksen

    B) Costa & Siggy

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      A), by the proverbial.

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      1. Bubz
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        Hmm, you're the only person to go A 😆

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    2. Blue Lion
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      B

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    3. Walrus Eggs
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      B

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    4. ChelseaKTBFF
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      Id go with B simply because Jovetic scored a brace and was MOTM last friendly

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    5. theloveburglar
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      b

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    6. VougieDipond
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      I have all of them. I would go B

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    7. The Generalator
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      I had same problem!

      but B I went for

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  10. Honeybadger
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    Swansea lineup anyone?

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      1. Honeybadger
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        Awesome, ty, strong XI

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  11. hullden123
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    Anyone got any recommendations on a 5.0m striker??

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    1. Villan
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      Possibly Bent, a punt though I'd personally stay away from Villa. And I'm a Villa fan....

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      1. Fifa las vegas
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        😀

        That wouldn't fill us with confidence! 🙂

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      2. hullden123
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        I have Harry Kane at the moment but Bent is an option, especially with Benteke and Kozak injured!

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        1. Villan
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          Still Villa though....Not a great attacking team since Lambert decided to park the bus. Personally I'd never put such a small amount of money in a striker.

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          1. hullden123
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            I guess, I've now managed to free another mil so any 6.0m strikers?:)

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    2. VougieDipond
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      upgrade to a better one.

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  12. Andy1
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    What are people's view on this team?

    Krul foster
    Jones Cahill Davies van aanholt wisdom
    Fabregas silva mata siggy albrighton
    Rooney lukaku giroud

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  13. MountainBeach
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    A) Sturridge and Mata
    B) Rooney and Hazard

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    1. Fifa las vegas
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      That's really, really tough. I'd go with A

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    2. The Generalator
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      B

      I think Sturridge will suffer this year

      But try work mata in somehow 🙂 x

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      1. MountainBeach
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        9 years, 8 months ago

        Would Rooney and Mata not be too much Utd coverage?

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  14. VougieDipond
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    9 years, 8 months ago

    If you own Sanchez and Rooney/RVP are you happy to captain Sanchez over the man Utd pair?

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    1. VougieDipond
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      in GW1

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    2. The Generalator
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      of course! you paid 10.5m for him

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    3. Blue Lion
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      Don't. Palace might be a tough nut to crack.

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      1. VougieDipond
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        I am not an owner im just trying to keep convincing myself to keep it that way

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    4. MountainBeach
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      If he plays up front

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  15. Fifa las vegas
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    If you had a gun to you're head, which 5 mill defender would you pick?

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    1. Villan
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      Ward

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    2. VougieDipond
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      Stoke defender if Cameron is not an option

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      1. Fifa las vegas
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        Huth or Pieters?

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        1. VougieDipond
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          I would take Pieters, Huth has the odd disaster in him

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          1. Villan
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            This as well, I'm looking at having both Ward and Pieters possibly

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    3. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
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      I would kick him in the balls and steal his gun.

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      1. Fifa las vegas
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        🙂

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      2. Blue Lion
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        And then point the gun and ask him to choose a 4.0 defender.

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    4. Blue Lion
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      What kind of Psycho would point a gun at your head and ask to choose a 5.0 defender for FPL?

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      1. Fifa las vegas
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        😕

        I was hoping people wouldn't take it so literally......

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        1. Blue Lion
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          Just kidding. Answer is in my name.

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    5. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      Clyne or Pieters.

      *click*

      Clyne.

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      1. Blue Lion
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        😀

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    6. TorresMagic™
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      your*

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      1. Blue Lion
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        Sigh.

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  16. Honeybadger
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    Anyone watxhing swans game?

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    1. Fifa las vegas
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      There's a friendly tonight? 😯

      How'd I miss that!

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      1. Honeybadger
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        Ye n they are losing

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        1. Blue Lion
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          The lineup i gave you was not for the friendly.

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          1. Honeybadger
            • 9 Years
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            Oh, I thought friendly

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  17. Villan
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    9 years, 8 months ago

    What do people think of a Siggy and Arnie rotation?

    Evilfuk made a good point how this would cost the same as Erikson and a 4.5 and rotates really well

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    1. Bubz
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      9 years, 8 months ago

      If you like benching points then go for it

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    2. VougieDipond
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      you would end up benching good point hauls

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    3. Tatty Bojangles
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      Siggy and Bojan might work better.

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      1. Villan
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        Bojan has an awful record though and I don't fancy investing in a benched striker spot

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    4. Villan
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      THis is what I said.....he argued that their home games together would outscore Erickson's full season....just thought I'd see what others think

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      1. Evil Greg
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        I'm certain they will combined outscore Eriksen, I'm happy to have a good attacking first sub every week.

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        1. Villan
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          You've really got me thinking!! You make a really good point that I hadn't considered. Cheers for the input!

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          1. Evil Greg
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            No worries. This rarely happens because they're hasn't been two perfect rotating potential bargains with pedigree for a long, long time, perhaps never. People will catch on! 🙂

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    5. Blue Lion
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      Good luck predicting attacking points.

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      1. Evil Greg
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        Not gonna, just gonna play the one at home.

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  18. Wild Rover
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    A typical A or B response..

    B
    B
    B
    B
    A all day (Doosra)
    B
    B
    B
    B
    😀

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      😛 😉

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    2. Blue Lion
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      😆

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  19. amol
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    A.)Davies Sanchez Austin
    Or
    B.)Huth Sterling Jovetic

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    1. Blue Lion
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      B

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  20. Evil Greg
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    -----------------Speroni------------------------
    ------Davies Cameron Mariappa---------
    Odemwingie Sánchez Fábregas Mata
    -------Jovetic Rooney Dzeko--------------
    --Gilks--Yoshida--Sigurdsson--Taylor--

    Feel free to laugh, I'm unconcerned.

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    1. Fifa las vegas
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      Jovetic and dzeko! 😯

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    2. Andy1
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      Ok except for jovetic and dzeko

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      1. Evil Greg
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        I figured one can be chopped at a later date, rather than spending hits rearranging.

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    3. Villan
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      You could downgrade Sanchez to improve your bench or Cameron (as not nailed) or the Jovetic/Dzeko combo?

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      1. Villan
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        To Ramsey possibly?

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  21. Fifa las vegas
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    Jovetic is turning into a bit of a bandwagon round here! And I'm getting dragged in.... 😀

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    1. Bubz
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      Will end in tears

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      1. Fifa las vegas
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        Mmmmmm, I'm afraid of that. But Pelle could too 🙁 and who else do I get? Bojan? Don't think so......

        Not sold on bony either, and can't afford dzeko.

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        1. Bubz
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          Sounds like you need to free up some funds elsewhere to spend on your attack if you ask me

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          1. Fifa las vegas
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            DdG, Myhill
            Clyne, Pieters(or Huth), Debuchy, azpil(or Luis), Moore
            Hazard, Fabregas, Mata, Siggy, Albrighton
            Rooney, Pelle, Giroud.

            Well? 🙂

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            1. Bubz
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              Easy, you've spent way too much in defence. (in my opinion)

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              1. Fifa las vegas
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                What would you suggest? 🙂

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    2. Michaelangelo
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      the jovetic bandwagon has actually made me ditch Dzeko and avoid both

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      1. Fifa las vegas
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        Could be wise...

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

          No no no, there's no wisdom in my choices. Both to grab a brace!

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    3. centreback13
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Did Pelle to Jovetic today. Really liking him in pre season! Besides, he always seem to score against Liverpool...

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  22. tricpic
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Spheroid or Boruc?
    (To rotate with Green)

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    1. leiestrom
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Speroni all day every day.

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

      Speroni I mean (predictive nonsense)

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

      The old auto correct eh . 😉

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  23. bdwhite91
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Best 9.0 mid to bring in with Hazard and Rooney? I guess you could throw in some 8.5's like Sterling or Nasri but I think there's better value in the 9's

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    1. Andy1
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Silva
      Mata
      Ramsey
      Fabregas

      Take your pick!

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      1. Evil Greg
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Safest: Ramsey then Mata.

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

      Mata

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

      Mata

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

      Mata for me

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

      Mata

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    6. bdwhite91
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Cheers all, I currently have Mata. United fixtures hard to ignore. I'll keep my eye on Fabregas though. Just don't trust Ramsey as of now.

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      1. bdwhite91
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Silva is my favorite player, I just think Mata is more attacking and they have better fixtures 🙁

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        1. Andy1
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Me too.

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  24. ronmadpirlo
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    B) Davies
    C) Davies

    Need help, can't decide. Was sure on B but now rumours of rotation are clouding things...

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    1. bdwhite91
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I'd stick with the safe picks from the start and adjust as things become more clear. I've gone with Vertonghen over Terry or Cahill because of this. Curtis for me

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

        Think I might have to, reason I want a Spurs defender is the Pochetinno effect, but guess it might take time for Spurs defence to become solid.

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        1. bdwhite91
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Possibly, but I'm content with Vertonghen from the start. Has a nice run. Vertonghen and Shaw for me. I'll do a double twist in week 3 if it turns out poorly

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

            Vertonghen and Walker both interest me, expensive though.

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            1. bdwhite91
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              Think they have a fair price. You can always pick up a Chelsea or United defender if things don't work out. I'm taking the chance. I'll be in tears if Terry scores a brace first match though lol

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

      Davies imo

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

      Huh?
      B ..

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      1. bdwhite91
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        He means Ben or Curtis

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

          Ya i got it.Hence the B.

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          1. bdwhite91
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Oh silly me. I guess I was stupid to take your huh into consideration. Sorry I had the intention to be helpful.

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  25. bdwhite91
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Do you guys really think Lampard will go to City on loan? Does that mean a chance of Villa and Xavi too? lol 😀

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

      He could but I don't see why. He would not really fit in the squad, maybe he could be used as a super sub but that's it, and for Lampard well it wouldn't tarnish his reputation to Chelsea because he will always be a Chelsea legend and the fans will always love him but it would seem a bit weird for him to go to Chelsea's main title rivals and try to help them win games

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

        super weird if he scores versus Chelsea

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      2. bdwhite91
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah, I like him but it's just odd to me. Has to be a super sub, or bring him on late in the game for set pieces.

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

    Gut Nacht!

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      No e?

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

    Bournmouth 2 Swansea 0. Ship Out Siggy

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    1. bdwhite91
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      pre season

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  28. gford33
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    can anyone tell me when fourth round qualifying dates are for champions league?(i believe this is the round arsenal enter it lol)

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

      19-20 & 26-27 August.

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

    Is it time to take crystal palace seriously as a defensive unit?
    Im sure many have been put off palace defenders by their move into the
    Medium price bracket.
    5m does seem steep, however with Pulis in charge are they worth the
    Money?

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

      Yes

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  30. Hazard for Ballon D'or
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Rmt please

    De gea. Gilks
    Can aanholt. Coloccini. Cahill. Simpson. B Davies
    Silva. Hazard. Lamela. Sterling. Shelvey
    Rooney. Jovetic. Bojan

    0.5m left I'm aware that I can upgrade shelvey to siggy but inlike shelvey a lot so I'd rather spend the 0.5 elsewhere

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