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The Rate My Team Discussion

With so many of you seeking advice on their teams before August 16, we thought it would prudent to run a daily community article to provide a dedicated focus for “Rate My Team” (RMT) requests.

Each day ahead of the new season, we’ll select one of the Fantasy Football Scout team and post up their own RMT request to open up discussion and encourage others to post their own. We’ll turn the comments over to you to provide a useful place for those seeking advice and highlight some of the key decisions under deliberation.

Please nudge those posting RMTs in other articles to visit this daily RMT article. Also, when posting requests, please remember to be courteous to those who take the time to help out. Equally, if you’re an experienced Fantasy manager with some views on initial line-ups, take time out to dip in and contribute – the Fantasy Football Scout team will be doing their upmost to offer their feedback as the discussion develops throughout the day.

Next up is Demi who is looking for feedback on this team:

De Gea/Hamer

Mariappa, Wisdom, Davies, Debuchy, Terry

Mata, Sigurdsson, Eriksen, Hazard, Albrighton

Diego Costa, Rooney, Diouf

Demi says he is pretty set on having David De Gea and a non-playing keeper, and it’s one of the few positions that have remained constant in all his drafts. Juan Mata, Gylfi Sigurdsson, Christian Eriksen and Eden Hazard have all featured strongly in most of his thoughts too, but, apparently, he could be persuaded to start the season with Cesc Fabregas and use the extra cash to upgrade his defence. Speaking of which, John Terry is the one certainty in Demi’s rearguard: the others are more doubtful. Demi is currently undecided as to whether to keep an Arsenal defender in his side, with Debuchy his current preferred selection.

Up front, Wayne Rooney is locked in, but Demi has been really struggling for inspiration on the other two forward spots. Diego Costa seems as good as any option for the first three or four games; he’s not keen on Olivier Giroud or Edin Dzeko with their respective fixtures. Would he be better off downgrading Costa and instead focusing on solidifying his defence?

Feel free to get stuck in with your feedback. We look forward to scanning your RMTs throughout the day on this article.

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  1. Overlordleo
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts on this? Pretty happy with the front 8, but more worried about the defense. Still not sure if Henderson is worth it or if I should go for someone else.

    Begovic-4
    Varthongen-Clyne-Caulker-Wisdom-Coloccini
    Mata-Lamela-SAnchez-Henderson-siggy
    Bojan-Rooney-Sturridge

    0,5 mil in the bank to save for transfers.

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    1. Mr Blue
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I like it.. A suggestion to consider could be Cesc and Ramsey instead of Sanchez and Lamela. Coinflip imo so just putting it out there 😀

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      1. Overlordleo
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        I though about downgrading Sanchez to Ramsey, but not having Sanchez seems to be a way to big risk imo. I also believe that Lamela is going to do excellent this year.

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    2. Ev2515
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      could always downgrade vert to davies then upgrade coloccini to cahil otherwise team is good I'm not so convinced over henderson

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      1. Mr Blue
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        He is ,5 short of doint those transfers tho?

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        1. Overlordleo
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Yep, also would like to save the 0,5 mil for the first gameweek if anything happens.

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        2. Ev2515
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          for some reason i thought vert was 6.5 can always get luis or azpi

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    3. pehmeehemuli
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I really like your midfield! Henderson is risky choice, though he really get opportunities (horrible finisher at least last season) to score and gives couple of assists. Could be last seasons Ramsey if turn his opportunities to goals! I'm also considering him before sterling which I have atm. Maybe double Liverpool is too risky, turn Sturridge to cheaper one and then you have money to increase Bojan too.

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      1. Overlordleo
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        I am really hoping that Henderson will take his chances, I recall reading that their manager said something along the lines that Henderson will score 10 or more goals this season since he has improved his finishing or something.

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  2. Ev2515
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    RMT

    Green (mannone)

    Marrippa Luis Evans (Reid, Duff)

    Mirallas Ramsey Hazard Mata (sigurdsson)

    Rooney Bojan Jovetic

    0.5m in the bank

    Not sure if keepers are too weak?
    Any replacements for jovetic he is in good form and Aguero might miss start of season because of World cup
    I will look at swapping mirallas to Eriksen after 1GW can't pick him now as i am loyal west ham fan and don't want to be hoping he scores.

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    1. Mr Blue
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Most of it looks good, but I dont like your keepers tbh.
      IMO, just start with Eriksen and be happy if he scores.. put your feelings aside

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      1. Ev2515
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        has anyone got any ideas over other keepers?

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    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Planning transfers for GW2 isn't a great tactic as other issues arise.
      Unless Mirallas outscores Eriksen by 4 or more then you are just treading water.
      Even free transfers have a cost of 4 points when you look at what options you are shutting down.
      Not sure on the GK rotation.
      Decent team otherwise.

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  3. pelzi80
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Because I'm happy - llalaala - I think.

    Krul - Mannone
    Evans - Terry - Cameron - Ferdinand - Chester
    Mata - Fabregas - Sanchez , Siggy - Albrighton
    Rooney - Costa - Nugent

    Don't like the fact that a Leicester player have to play each if I go 3-4-3 , so maybe i will trade one of Albrighton or Nugent for another cheapie....will look at the first few games to decide.

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

      I like it. Nugent is a nice addition although fixtures are an issue.

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    2. DIXON
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I like Bojan and Austin over Nugent due to fixtures

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  4. steryder2002
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    RMT please,

    Foster (Krul)
    Luis, Ben Davies, Debuchy (Wisdom, van Aanholt)
    Mata, Fab, Eriksen, Siggy (Albrighton)
    Rooney, Costa, Jovetic

    0.5 in the bank. Any suggestions?

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

      Quite template so good.
      Keep it for your GW2 transfer.

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      1. steryder2002
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Who would you be tempted to transfer in GW2? Any recommended changes so that its not so template/or any possible improvements?

        Much appreciated

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  5. BigManBakar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    RMT/10

    Begovic (Gilks)
    Evans Ward Chester/Moore/Hutton
    Siggy Ramsey Mata Hazard (Wanyama)
    Rooney Dzeko Costa

    Thanks 😀

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    1. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      9

      Should get some big points!

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

        Woah...Cheers 🙂

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  6. martinsson
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    What do you think ?

    Great ?

    Krul/Mannone
    Debuchy - Jones - Bruce
    Mata - Hazard- siggy - erikssen- mirallas
    Rooney - Aguero

    Sub: Dumett- Targett- Bent

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    1. pehmeehemuli
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Everton has horrible starting fixtures and Mirallas is not even secured starter, first dump him. City has also quite hard start and is Aguero in 100% fit? Aguero to Costa and Hazard to Özil or Sanchez. Rest looks good, maybe increasing Krul to De Gea and changing Jones to 5.0 defender could also be worth of thinking.

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

        Thx

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  7. OptimusBlack
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    my team my Current team has : Evans / Mata /Rooney / Cahil / FAB and Costa

    3 of Manu and 3 of Chelsea is that good ???

    What do about that ??

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

      Plenty will have 5 or 6.

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  8. Ashjrobbo
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Mannone
    Cameron/Cahill/Debuchy
    Arnautovic/Ramsey/Hazard/Eriksen/Sigurdsson
    Rooney/Dzeko

    Krul Wickham/Mariappa/Wisdom

    Thoughts since pre season? Is Dzeko still nailed on after Jovetic's performances?

    I have 1.5m left by the way.

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

      Dzeko seems to be the more nailed on given Jovetic is more like Aguero.
      Pretty solid team.

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      1. Ashjrobbo
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks man. Debating switching up Ramsey for Sanchez but figure if I keep the 1.5 spare I can upgrade pretty quickly. I saw Sanchez at the Emirates last week and he is nowhere near fit yet.

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  9. Play-a-making.
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    RMT please
    Krul
    Evans-Wilson-Kompany
    Mata-Matic-Fab-Nasri
    Roo(c)-Costa-Dzeko
    Elliot-Vlaar-Prowse-Bruce
    0.5 in bank
    Thanks

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

      No Matic

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

        Nasri not guaranteed to start. Kompany > Zabs if you want a City defender.

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  10. Klopp's Kids
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    A) Pelle, Debuchy
    B) Dzeko, 4.5

    If B which 4.5 defender?

    Rest of my defence is: Begovic, Filipe Luis, Evans, Wisdom, Duff

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

      B with cameron

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      1. Klopp's Kids
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Think I'm going to start with a 100% nailed on 4.5 defender for the first two weeks then go with Cameron 🙂

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

    Guys, can you please help other users asking for advice especially if you want a RMT done.
    Looks better on your profile & helps lift the workload.
    Also saying thanks when receiving advice goes a long way.

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    1. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      ^This x 1m

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  12. pehmeehemuli
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    What do you think about Schurrle? Mourinho said something that he is not going to start? I think that he is best option from Chelsea midfield if he can start.

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

      Salah is good too

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    2. Ashjrobbo
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Maureen really likes Hazard and Willian for their work rates. Got a feeling they'll start over Schurrle. Especially if he starts Fabregas and Costa as, despite Costa having a great work rate, he can't always track back and José likes his counter attack.

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  13. martinsson
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Best defender at 5.0 ?
    BDavies ?

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    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I have Pieters

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    2. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Depends if you're going to rotate them. I think Caulker is a good choice if QPR aren't too leaky this year.

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

        I'm not going to rotate them

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        1. Klopp's Kids
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Well I'd say Caulker to begin with. His attacking potential isn't dependent on the rest of the backline. It's hard to say which 5.0 defender will be best because it's hard to predict which teams will be the most solid at the back.

          Ward, Davies, Pieters, Caulker are the top choices.

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          1. Bojan Kurbalija
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            don't forget Trippier the assist master

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  14. Cocky Spaniel Alves
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Ok, here's another go:

    Begovic - Gilks
    Filipe Luis - Vermaelen (if he moves) - Mariappa - Moore - Wisdom
    Sanchez - Mata - Eriksen - Sigurdsson - Wanyama
    Rooney - Costa - Dzeko

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    1. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Be careful with Mariappa. Otherwise solid team!

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

        same

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      2. Cocky Spaniel Alves
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks. I've read here lately that he should be safe but sure there is an element of risk involved.

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  15. Klopp's Kids
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    That extra 0.5M from Vermaelen going to Utd will be nice. I doubt he'll start right away though.

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    1. Cocky Spaniel Alves
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Yep, although I think he might even start if he moves in the next few days.

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      1. Ashjrobbo
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        I don't think we'll sell him to united if we do sell him.

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  16. no1baj
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Hope all you teams are taking shape!

    Can i get a RMT?

    Guzan
    Lovren / Debuchy / Jagielka
    Sigurdsson / Sanchez / Mata / Silva
    Ings / RVP / Remy

    Bench: Foster / Rosenior / Shakell / Rodwell

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    1. fantasyfootballmaniac
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Loads to say here.. Rvp won't be starting.. Go for Rooney.. Silva is good value but does not always give points.. Erikson may be? And Everton have tough fixtures.. I personally won't have their defender

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      1. no1baj
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Why don't you think rvp will start?

        I have 1m in bank so may upgrade silva to hazard.

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        1. fantasyfootballmaniac
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          The manager said he won't start the first game

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    2. pehmeehemuli
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Remy will sure score some goals, but is it enough? Also Ings is quite risky choice. Take money from your backline (Lovren and Jagielka) and increase Ings or Remy. Everton has very hard starting fixtures and their defensive firepower is on the wings and I simply dont trust to Liverpool defence. RVP to Rooney is also a worth of consideration, of course Rooney selected much much more so RVP could make a difference...

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  17. fantasyfootballmaniac
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Can anyone explain why people are doubling up on Chelsea and united? I mean where is the need for Rooney Costa Mata and hazard to be on the same team? What am I missing

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    1. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      take a look at the fixture list

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      1. fantasyfootballmaniac
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        That helps!

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    2. pelzi80
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      The fixtures maybe? Compared to Lpool and Arsenal i.e.

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      1. fantasyfootballmaniac
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        And then there are United and chelsea defenders too.. 6 players from two teams.. Does it not sound ridiculous

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        1. Gazpilicueta
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          The thing is, some things are bigger than team coverage, ok great, if u have a top player from every team, but in the first 8 gameweeks chelsea and ManU are going to absolutely SKYROCKET, All I know is, I wanna get the most out of it

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

      I'm tripling on Utd and doubling on Chelsea 😉

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  18. Klopp's Kids
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Any thoughts?

    Begovic
    Filipe Luis Evans Taylor
    Sigurdsson Mata Eriksen Ramsey
    Sturridge Dzeko Rooney

    Subs: Gilks, Wisdom, Duff, Albrighton

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

      Very very good, well balanced team 🙂

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  19. road2ruin
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    I'd appreciate any comments on the following:

    Mannone - Krul

    van Aanholt - Simpson - Davies - Vermaelen - Cresswell

    Ramsey - Mata - Cabella - Sánchez - Sigurdsson

    Austin - Pellè - Rooney

    Just one thing, Vermaelen is in on the basis of a move to Man United, if that doesn't appear then he'll go!!

    I have £0.5m left in the bank.

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    1. Gazpilicueta
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I think your line up is a little sub par, when I read the names I thought, hmmm I wonder how much of his budget he has spent.

      Rooney is great, but Austin AND Pelle? I think you will struggle to get a big points haul up top.

      Midfield is strong, maybe too strong, funds needed elsewhere?

      Defence, Im not a professional FPL player but I think it needs some work....

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

      Upgrade attack !

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    3. thegreathoudini
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Needs a lot of work. Take one of Sanchez and Ramsey and use the money elsewhere.

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  20. Gazpilicueta
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Would love some comments if you guys get a moment, what do you think looks strong? what looks weak? What I'm really looking for is specific feedback, if you think a player is below par, who would you replace him with, and why?

    Foster, Krul

    Aspilicueta, Cameron, Oshea, Bruce, Wisdom

    Mata, Hazard, Sterling, Siggy, Al Ahmadi

    Rooney, Costa, Lukaku

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    1. LetsDoWellWBFC
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Get Fab for Haz, downgrade Costa to a cheap striker ( Austin ) and Azpi to Terry

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      1. Gazpilicueta
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        and why?

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        1. LetsDoWellWBFC
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          You could have the extra funds to go for a premium 5th mf. You could upgrade Al Ahmadi

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      2. Klopp's Kids
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        I wouldn't do that lol

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        1. Gazpilicueta
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          would love some specific feedback guys.....

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        2. LetsDoWellWBFC
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          You criticise, but yet you have no better option

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          1. Gazpilicueta
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            who?

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            1. LetsDoWellWBFC
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              AA7

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

      Drop Lukaku and Al Ahmadi. Lukaku fixtures are terrible to begin with.

      Maybe look at Bojan/ Jelly and upgrade a midfielder.

      Not sure on how nailed on Cameron, Bruce and Wisdom are.

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      1. LetsDoWellWBFC
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Hey mate. Would you take a look at my team below. It would be much appreciated

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

          Done

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

      For me replace Lukaku with either Dzeko or Jovetic. City and Everton both have tough opening schedules, but in tough games who do you expect to score more goals, City or Everton?

      I also have my doubts over Mata. Not that he's not a good player and in some sort of form, but I think within Utd there are better options or for the first few weeks at least other teams have nice premium mid options too - consider Spurs and Arsenal.

      Everything else looking good imo.

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  21. thegreathoudini
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Quick RMT?

    De Gea / Myhill
    Cahill / Bruce? / Ward / Davies / Debuchy
    Young? / Sigurdsson / Ramsey / Yaya Touré / Fábregas
    Rooney / Jovetic? / Bojan

    Not sure on how nailed on Bruce, Young and Jovetic are. Is it worth changing these 3?

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    1. A.T
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Swap Bruce for Moore. He's the most likely 4.0 at the mo.

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

      Bruce has a chance of being rotated and with Europa traditionally being poison for smaller clubs, I'm steering clear of Hull anyway.

      Young is a high-risk, high-reward punt. It sounds like he has caught van Gaal's eye and may well start GW1 but after that ... who knows? Not completely mad to start with him, especially given what he allows you to do but go in with your eyes open.

      Jovetic should play some part in the opening games, and that's all you can really say. Aguero will be back before long and that's probably his biggest threat, not Dzeko. I'd look elsewhere, personally.

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

        Cheers much appreciated.

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  22. LetsDoWellWBFC
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Krul Foster
    Terry Wisdom Cameron Chester Mariappa
    Sterling Fabregas Ramsey Siggy Mata
    Rooney Dzeko Austin

    What do you guys thinks?

    Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

    Thanks guys 🙂

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

      I like it.
      Not sure on Terry if hes going to be rotated with Ivanovic. I know Mourinho likes him, but he isn't getting any younger.
      Cameron not 100% going to start each game.
      Be careful of Mariappa, if CP sign a new left back he'll lose his starting place.
      Midfield is brilliant, my cup of tea.
      Dzeko being the only worry in the front line, will he get rotated with Jovetic?

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      1. LetsDoWellWBFC
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Ok so I think I need to change the defence and Dzeko as my midfield is fine. Any suggestions on who I can get for Terry, Cameron, Mariappa, and Dzeko.

        Much appreciated for the reply also man.

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  23. Rakz86
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Hello peeps, first time posting RMT, I've been going through a hundred permutations for my team and this is the latest.

    Krul, Mannone/Pantillimon

    Evans, Luis, Davies, Moore, Duff

    Ramsey, Yaya, Siggy, Snodgrass, Erikssen

    Rooney, Costa, Bojan

    My main issue was I had to sacrifice Shaw for Evans to fit the budget..or lose Snodgrass but the fixtures seem decent for Hull the first five gw's. Please let me know what you think.

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    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Not pushed on Snoddy myself but it could work out with those fixtures!

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      1. Rakz86
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks

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    2. LetsDoWellWBFC
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Scrap Mannone and Pant and get Foster. You can thank me later

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      1. Rakz86
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        You think west brim can keep clean sheets better with their defensive injuries woes?

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  24. Owd Big 'Ed
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    De Gea, Gilks
    Luis, Pieters, Ward, van Aanholt, Taylor
    Mata, Hazard, Ramsey, Sigurdsson, Marney
    Bojan, Rooney, Costa

    Any glaring errors?

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

      Pretty template so not major issues.

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    2. LetsDoWellWBFC
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Why van aanholt?

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  25. Bojan Kurbalija
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    A) Ivanovic/ Lovren / Jones / van Aanholt / Trippier

    B) Luiz / Kompany / Jones / Trippler / Caulker

    No love for Walcott this year?

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

      Once injury free I'm sure there will be much love... Not yet tho

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

      Injury

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    3. Honeybadger
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      He is injured, at least do a little research by yourself...

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      1. Bojan Kurbalija
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        yeah I know but no one is talking about him, no one is planing to put him on the team, and he should be fit for the start, so I don't like your attitude dear sir

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        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Walcott won't be fit for another 5/6 weeks.

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        2. Honeybadger
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Sorry mate, just tired of all the gravless asking stupid questions...

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  26. LetsDoWellWBFC
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Why all of a sudden am I seeing Costa in every team? Have I missed something.

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    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      He's a good pick, only reason I don't have him is I prefer the value in midfield and I have Rooney

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    2. Bojan Kurbalija
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I don't like him at all, and I don't like A. Sanchez...I got a felling that this thing with Costa will be somethnig like Bony last year...

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      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        ...You mean 16 goals in 34 apps for a lower-half of the table side? 😉

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        1. LetsDoWellWBFC
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          I agree with your statement. I thought Bony was decent for Swansea standard. Anyhow, any ideas on other strikers that I can for Dzeko if he is rotated

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        2. Bojan Kurbalija
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          my bad, I just saw the stats of W Bony, why the fu*k did I thought that he scored 7 goals

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      2. LetsDoWellWBFC
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Bony was decent last year. Personally I think Costa will do worse this season than Bony last season

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  27. Klopp's Kids
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Beauty of having Sturridge. Downgrading to Costa if necessary is easy.

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  28. Irish Madridista ⭐
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    How's this set up?

    Speroni - Given

    Evans - Caulker - Mariappa - Shackell - Chester

    Mata - Cesc - Ramsey - Sterling - Lamela

    Rooney - Jovetic - 4.5

    0.5 itb for Jovetic ➡ Dzeko / Bony etc if needed.

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    1. LetsDoWellWBFC
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Great team ( probably because it js similar to mine and I am Irish also 🙂

      The only question I have is Lamela. Why him?

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      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Looks good pre-season, known to have massive potential, selfish player, suits Poch's style of play, cheap 🙂

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  29. The Woyzeck Warriors
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Getting closer to my line-up. Here is my first public draft team (and probably my tenth personal draft). Please RMT

    Begovic/Mannone (Pant)
    Debuchy/Vertonghen/Caulker/Ward/Coloccini
    Tadic/Hazard(v)/Arnautovic/Mata/Albrigthon
    Rooney (c)/Giroud/Jelavic

    Bank: 2m

    Some thoughts:
    - assuming secure starts for Giroud and Hazard despite their WC endeavors. Any views on their game security?- I am a fan of the 3-way rotation strategy with 2 big hitters due to the lack of a cheap defenders with secure starts. Prefer the Crystal Palace, Newcastle and QPR combo. Invested more heavily for high game security which is necessary with the strategy. I am not comfortable running the UBER strategy.
    - would prefer to have a 9m GK pair, but dont like to double up on NEW at the back so gone for Bego.
    - bargains on the watchlist: Eriksen, Henderson (the next Ramsey?), Pelle, Sanchez (if OOP), Bony and Aguero.
    - would love to start with Aguero on top as the big hitter differential but I think this strategy is too risky for GW1. Any views on starting with Aguero GW1?

    Looking forward to hear your thoughts.

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

      Don't see issues with Hazard & Giroud early on. Walcott coming back will affect Giroud more.
      Would wait for Aguero. Tough fixtures also being a factor.

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    2. A.T
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Aguero unlikely to be ready gw 1. Possibly haz too.

      I think you've spent too much on defence there. Too much value on your bench every week. Jelavic coukd do with upgrading. Hope that helps.

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      1. The Woyzeck Warriors
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks a lot for the swift comments. Much appreciated.

        What would be your preferred cheap defenders for NEW/QPR/CPY with secured starts?

        I could save 1m on the 3 way rotation pair by selecting Mariappa and Simpson but not sure if they will start.

        Assuming the above changes I am thinking two alternatives to improve the squad:

        (1)
        Begovic/Mannone (Pant)
        Debuchy/Vertonghen/Simpson/Mariappa/Coloccini
        Tadic/Hazard(v)/Henderson/Mata/Siggy
        Rooney(c)/Giroud/Bojan

        Bank 2.5

        This is not an upgrade up front (Bojan for Jovatic) but and improvement of midfield, which offers good rotation with siggy (who will play 50% of the time in 3-5-2 instead of Albrighton on the bench in 3-4-3)

        Or

        (2)
        Begovic/Mannone (Pant)
        Debuchy/Vertonghen/Simpson/Mariappa/Coloccini
        Tadic/Hazard(v)/Arnautovic/Mata/Albrigthon
        Rooney(c)/Giroud/Dzeko

        Bank 0.5

        Playing 3-4-3.

        Which alternative would you prefer? Any advice is welcome again.

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  30. WTfarmer27
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Pretty simple question from me... Best sub striker for 4.5 million? Thanks for your help!

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