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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 D1sable, the winner of the 2013/14 Fantasy Football Scout moderators and contributors league.

De Gea/Hamer
Filipe Luis, Chester, Moore, Cameron, Mariappa
Sterling, Ramsey, Albrighton, Sigurdsson, Mata
Rooney, Diego Costa, Dzeko

D1sable tells us he wants a Manchester United and a Chelsea defender but he is unsure about Luis Felipe’s game time and doesn’t trust Manchester United defenders to stay fit. Luke Shaw’s fitness is a particular concern.

He hasn’t gone for rotation at the back,  just selected defenders from defensive sides. While in midfield he really wants Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure but he has found he just decimates the team with his price. Toure could be brought in with a wildcard later.  He is also a reluctant owner of Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata, with Chelsea’s Cesc Fabregas waiting in the wings. Liverpool’s attack is another area he feels he is lacking and he is concerned that Diego Costa may not be the best route into Chelsea goals and assists.

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. Snevitz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Begovic, 4m
    Terry, Debuchy, Jones, Huth, Ward
    Hazard, Ramsey, Mata, Siggy, 4.5m
    Rooney, Dzeko, Austin

    I can downgrade Terry to £4m defender after two weeks if I need a cash injection anywhere else in the team. Play either 442 or 343 dependant on fixtures.

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    1. RabMac
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      I would stay clear of Terry as we don't know for sure who the back 4 will be. Also not liking Austin unless you intend on benching.

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

        Can't see them dropping the captain for the first few games but it is a bit of a minefield.
        The other option is 4m defender and Giroud/Jovetic - I spend my days swapping between them.

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        1. RabMac
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          I think Jovetic could score well if he plays but his place is in jeopardy as soon as Aguero is ready.

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

            Yeah that's why I'm not a big fan of putting him in - it's bad enough just having Dzeko.
            I'll see how the Charity Shield goes!

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

      Would you be happy playing Begovic every week, I am unsure about the double Stoke presence at the back. A 2 X 4.5 GK rotation option may be better, Krul & Foster or Krul and Monnone perhaps?

      I am still not sure on Debuchy, I have my reservations but think the rest of the Defence is solid and would be surprised if all 5 didn't start GW1 TBH.

      You could downgrade Haz to Fab and use the difference on your 4.5 Mid or Austin? If you need the additional 0.5 on top of that for say Remy or Pelle you could swap Dzeko for Jovetic too.

      A nice squad though.

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  2. ClaireT
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Someone said to take Debuchy out for Evans, as United have easier fixtures and a more disciplined manager. Alread have the required amount of United players with Mata, De Gea and Rooney. Don't really want to change DDG or Rooney, so what to people think out Debuchy and Mata to Evans and Ramsey ?

    Other issue in defence is playing time for Wisdom.

    Also, opinions on Pelle as my third striker as bit of diferential ?

    De Gea, Schmeichel
    Van Aaanholt, Debuchy, Cahill, Ward, Wisdom
    Mata, Eriksen, Sigurdsson, Sterling, Albrighton
    Diego Costa, Rooney, Pelle

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

      I wouldn't take Mata out, your MUN players are fine how they are.
      Difficult to tell with Pelle but once you get to that price range and under everyone is a gamble - at least he has good fixtures!

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      1. ClaireT
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Thank you, what do you think about having Debuchy in there ? Also, Wisdom, recommend changing him to a guaranteed player like Moore?

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

          I have Debuchy in my team above, but I do plan on benching him in weeks 2,4,6 and 7.
          His other 6 fixtures in the opening 10 weeks are really good, I'm aware most people don't spend as much as me on defence though so I think playing him every week is fine.
          Arsenal had the second highest number of cleansheets after Chelsea last year - not bad for a £5.5m defender.
          I have no idea about £4m defenders, seems to be a lottery at the moment.

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    2. Bobby_Baggio
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      I think taking out mata is a very very bad shout! I think your team is alrite. ALthough no city coverage would worry me. Maybe take eriksen out for nasri/silva and downgrade schmichael to 4m GK that should get you nasri

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  3. Tinchy Sneijder
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    RMT:

    Behovic/Myhill
    F.Luis/Cahill/Evans/O'shea/Bruce
    Fabregas/MataRamsey/Siggy/Albrighton
    Jovetic/Bony/Rooney

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

      All looks good, maybe a different £4m keeper as Myhill could drop in price more easily due to his high ownership.

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  4. BT31 - WE ARE ALL TINKERMEN…
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Guzan
    Debuchy Cahill Evans Vlaar
    Sterling Barkley Ramsey
    Sturridge Rooney Giroud

    Krul Mutch Bruce Albrighton

    1st go, I think it looks pretty poor. Trying to go with 3 good strikers, usually would play midfield 4 and 1 bench and 3 defenders with other 2 rotating difficult fixtures.

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

      Sturridge uses up a lot of your budget that may be better spent on a Chelsea player due to early fixtures. Also Barkley is in for a tough run of games.

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  5. Holmes
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Team looks good. Just kick Albrighton out and you will be set.
    Concerns:
    * Having 4 defenders that arent sure starter is risky imo.
    * What if an expensive player start hitting ground? Your cash is well distributed and it will be tough to get them without major surgery.

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  6. RabMac
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Would appreciate a RMT on this lot

    De Gea Myhill

    Luis Debuchy Vertonghen Vlaar Wisdom

    Fabregas Mata Eriksen Snodgrass Albrighton

    Giroud Dzeko Rooney.

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    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Expensive defence imo. Playing Snodgrass every week don't sound good to me either.
      Other than that, good team 🙂

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    2. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      No Siggy over Snodgrass? I assume you have your reasons.
      Myhill's price could drop quickly due to high ownership.
      Overall pretty solid with good distribution of funds - slightly more in defence than most but nothing wrong with that!

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      1. RabMac
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers mate and that is a good point about Myhill.

        Went for Snodgrass as I think he will do well at Hull and has great opening fixtures. Also got an assist last night in Europe.

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  7. meule
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    What do you think about this team ? :

    Begovic Gilks
    Luis Evans Clyne Wisdom Moore
    Mata Sterling Ramsey Siggy Albrighton
    Rooney Dzeko Costa

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    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Nice! 🙂
      You can change Luis and Moore to Ward and Ferdinand.

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      1. meule
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        I'll think about it if moore isnt nailed on thanks

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  8. A.T
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    It looks a very strong team to me D1sable. I'm not sure I agree with your defensive strategy but who am I to argue with our current champion! 😀

    You're in my sights this season btw 😉

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  9. paatmaan
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Choose one out of:

    Fabregas, Costa or Hazard.

    Don't want to double up on CFC attack

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    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Costa

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    2. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Hazard

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    3. RabMac
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Hazard is the safe bet.

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

    Anyone care to comment on this lot?

    Bego
    Terry-P Jones-Mariappa
    Sanchez-Mata-Eriksen-Sigurdsson
    Costa-Rooney-Pelle

    Subs: Gilks, Hutton, Moore, Wanyama

    Decent balance with only Mariappa and Pelle making me a little uncertain.

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    1. A.T
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Looks strong with a nice Pelle punt thrown in.

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  11. The Ginga Ninja
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Krul/Foster
    Evans//Caulker/Ward/Cameron/N Taylor
    Mata/Sanchez/Hazard/Eriksen/Siggy
    Rooney/Jovetic/Zamora

    Is it worth it to change Sanchez Hazard Jovetic to Ramsey Silva Costa??

    And is the defence ok?

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    1. A.T
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Looks good to me apart from the Zamora pick.

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      1. The Ginga Ninja
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Well he'll be my 3rd sub always is there a better 4.5 striker or should I downgrade someone to make him Bojan?

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        1. A.T
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          IMO there's isn't any Fwds worth bothering with under 6

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          1. A.T
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 9 months ago

            You're playing 2 upfront though so I see the logic.

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  12. Fernando Torres
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    RMT please guys

    Begovic
    Evans Vertonghen Van Aanholt
    Siggy Mata Eriksen Ramsey
    Rooney(C) Costa (vc) Lukaku

    Subs: Hamer, Moore, Albrighton, Coloccini

    Any changes?

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    1. A.T
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Good to go. Strong team

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      1. Fernando Torres
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers mate

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  13. Steevo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Hi all - think I might've cracked the code. Thoughts really appreciated:

    Krul (Elliot)
    Luis Debuchy Jones (Wisdom Duff)
    Fab Mata Nasri Ramsey (Albrighton)
    Costa Rooney Bojan

    Cheers

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    1. NIGHTHIKER - I Kane, I Shaw…
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      It's a nice team, would give it 7.5/10
      - Not sure Luis will play
      - I think having a 5.5 fwd, 2 4.0 defs and a 4.0 gk is a bit light in certain departments (e.g covering Krul's unfavourable fixtures such as MCI GW1, and Wisdom and Duff risk not getting game time), especially considering you don't have Sanchez or Hazard, not sure about those 4 big midfielders butyou never know, it could pay off.

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  14. NIGHTHIKER - I Kane, I Shaw…
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Would value and RMT and suggestions on any changes:

    Foster (Krul)
    Evans Debuchy Wisdom (Hutton, N Taylor)
    Sanchez Mata Eriksen Siggurdsson (Albrighton)
    Rooney Costa Dzeko

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

      Cheers for the comments above- would probably also give this a 7.5-8/10.

      For me:
      - I prefer Ramsey + Fabregas + 4.5 defender over Sanchez + Eriksen + Hutton

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  15. Pringle
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    What do you think?

    Krul Elliot
    Luis Evans Ward Wisdom Duff
    Mata Fabregas Ramsey Siggy Albrighton
    Rooney Dzeko Costa

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    1. NIGHTHIKER - I Kane, I Shaw…
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Not 100% sure Luis will start, and I think Burnley will sign a new CB before the window closes.

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    2. Chrmani
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      That's pretty much my team - although I'm considering Lukaku for Costa in order to strengthen my back line (or in your case keepers as well 😉 ).

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  16. Gilles
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Hi D1sable.
    I have the same pb with Diego Costa atm. Not sure about his adaptation capabilities from the start. And I need someone effective from the beginning as I'm would love to upgrade him to RVP as soon as he's available...
    Other than that Albrighton and Cameron seem not nailed on yet.

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  17. OptimusBlack
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Can u rate my team out of 10 ..

    Begovic (Krul)

    Vert / Cahil / Evans / Ward / Wisdom

    FAB / Ramsey / Mata / Siggy / Marney

    Lukaku / Rooney / Austin

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

      6. Too much spent in defence and not enough in attack.

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      1. thetinkerman
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Agreed. 3-4-3 or 3-5-2 at the beginning but definitely not 4-3-3 or 4-4-2 IMO. 4-3-3 will become viable later in the season though I think.

        I don't like the GK combo and would prefer picking DDG, Lloris, or even Speroni with a 4m non-playing keeper. That will allow you to downgrade once defender while still covering Palace, Spurs, United and Chelsea defence, which I agree are the four best teams to cover in my opinion. Use any extra cash to upgrade Marney (to Puncheon?) if you want to play a 3-5-2,

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    2. A.T
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      8/10

      Swap wisdom for the more nailed on Moore

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  18. thetinkerman
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Yo folks, for the first time I'm posting an RMT! Let me know your thoughts. I'm not settled on my defence yet as it depends on who I feel is nailed-on and what budget is left after I am happy with my attack, which is my priority early on.

    My defence will probably include United (DDG, Evans or a new CB), Spurs, Palace (probably Ward) and Chelsea cover, plus two whichever 4m bench options are deemed to be nailed. I plan to play 3 at the back every week for the first few week. Here is my attack:

    Hazard Ramsey Mata Puncheon Siggy

    Rooney Costa Naismith

    Notes: I really want to fit Eriksen in somehow. I could do this by downgrading Costa to Dzeko and upgrading Puncheon, or by simply downgrading Mata or Hazard and free funds so that picking my defence is easier.

    I am planning a 3-5-2 with Naismith on the bench due to lack of inspiration in the striking options. I know my bench is really weak, but I like the fact that owning Rooney, Costa and three expensive mids gives me flexibility to quickly react and get in any player in the game within a couple of transfer. I will no doubt upgrade Naismith within the first 3-4 weeks once a viable option emerges from any money I get from downgrading the above mentioned big-hitters.

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Ivanovic you good luck, this Season! 😉

      Hazard not having a proper pre-Seson ...

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      1. thetinkerman
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah, I haven't been following pre-season too closely so will take a look some time next week once pre-season is finished. I would be happy to downgrade him for Eriksen and upgrade Naismith and pick my prefered players at the back.

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        1. thetinkerman
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          To elaborate, I like DDG, Vert, Cahill and Ward with 3 x 4m bench fodder but fear I won't be able to afford that.

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  19. Andrew
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Hey guys, please RMT

    DDG Myhill
    Luis Ward Collocini Wisdom Duff
    Fabregas Mata Ramsey Siggy Albrighton
    Rooney Costa Dzeko

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    1. Desperate_Dan
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Very strong mid and attack. Defence lets you down. Not a good rotation. Even in GW1 only have two strong fixtures?

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  20. RoysCallerAnne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Hello 🙂 First RMT in a year, so here goes

    DDG/ Hamer

    Ward Coloccini/ VanAanolt Pieters/ NTaylor

    Ramsey, Mata, Sterling, Eriksen, Siggurdsson

    Costa, Rooney, Bojan

    Rotating 3rd striker/ 5th midfielder for the first few weeks.

    Thanks 🙂

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    1. Eboue
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Similar to my own (namely Boj/Sig rotation). I like it ( 😉 ) it's well balanced and I'm assuming the defence rotates? Undecided on sterling myself but he looks promising.

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

        Thank you! Yeah defence rotates but the big worry is Ward as my "every week" defender.

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        1. Eboue
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          As long as tony stays at selhurst park I think palace will be strong defensively; I don't think it's too big a risk.

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Morning, mate. 🙂

      Nice team. Don't like Banjo(Can't hit a cow's arse) or Costa.

      Midfield sound.

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

        Morning Mister 🙂

        Thanks, yes I'm happy with the midfield. I had Sturridge in for ages but have plumped for Costa. Bojan is a risk admittedly. Thanks again!

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    3. A.T
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Very nice RCA

      Not sure about the Bojan/Siggy rotation but that's your call obviously.

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

        Cheers Timbo!

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    4. thetinkerman
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      As with D1sable, I don't like 2 rotating pairs for the back 4, especially. Also Bojan is the new Boselli. Don't say you weren't warned

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

        lol, thanks Tinkerman!

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  21. rofltbh
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Begovic (Speroni)
    Jones - Filipe Luis - B.Davies - Debuchy (Wisdom)
    Sanchez - Hazard - Eriksen - Sigurdsson (Albrighton)
    Lukaku - Rooney (Bojan)

    What do you think? I may swap Lukaku with Giroud due to not having a great first set of fixtures.

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    1. A.T
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Looks good to me

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  22. Desperate_Dan
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Two teams need help on which one is stronger
    A
    Foster Krul
    Jones Taylor BDavies Cameron. Targett
    Mata Ramsey Lamela. Fab. WardP
    Rooney. Giroud. Dzeko.

    Or
    B
    Foster. Krul
    Jones. FLuis. Davies. Clyne. Taylor
    Fab. Mata. Sterling. Lamela. Sig
    Rooney. Giroud. Bojan

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      You should probably just list the differences.

      But I thin k probably A is slightly better, at least initially.

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  23. Saosin
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    RMT would be appreciated

    Begovic - Gilks
    Luis - Evans - Davies - Chambers (short-term) - Dummet
    Mata - Ramsey - Fabregas - Lamela
    Rooney - Bojan - Costa

    Cheers 😀

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      You have a player missing.

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      1. Saosin
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Oh, that would be Albrighton!

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

    De Gea
    Vlaar, Davies (Spurs), Terry
    Eriksen, Sanchez, Tadic, Fabregas
    Rooney, Giroud, Riviere

    Bench:
    Wisdom, Bruce, Tiote, Gilks.

    I'm not overly sold on Riviere and Giroud at the moment. I've got an extra 1.0 to spend. Thinking about maybe even playing a 3-5-2, upgrading Tiote to a Snodgrass, Siggy, Henderson, Barkley or someone and getting a cheaper forward maybe Bojan from Stoke. Any feedback would be great. Thanks.

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  25. philc
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    At the moment have

    Krul / Foster

    Filipe Luis / Evans / B Davies / Bartley / Duff

    Fabregas / Sanchez / Eriksen / Mata / Wanyama

    Rooney / Costa / Zamora

    Zamora pick I think is weak though, worth downgrading Eriksen to Siggy or Sanchez to Ramsey and using the free cash to upgrade?

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  26. AL01
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    RMT

    Howard (Myhill)
    Debuchy - Sagna - Azpil - (Jagielka - Bruce)
    Sterling - Mata - DeJong - Eriksen - (ElAhmadi)
    Rooney (C) - Bojan - Diego Costa

    Thanks

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    1. thegreathoudini
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      You need Sanchez/Ramsay & Cesc/Hazard
      Sagna not first choice
      Sell Jags, Everton fixtures not brilliant.

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  27. thetinkerman
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    @D1sable:

    I'm not personally a fan of rotating defenders and having 4 rotating for 2 spots has never worked as far as I can remember, especially from the start. On the other hand, your attack is very strong as a result and you could be onto something my ignoring the trend to invest in 3 strikers and not investing so much in defence.

    I think having none of Fab/Hazard and ignoring Eriksen/Lamela could be costly, but you've obviously gone with Sterling instead.

    Overall a good team, although I think the back 3 may bring frustration, particularly if Luis is eased into the team (which I suspect will happen)

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

      It's the biggest headache I'm having at the moment, was debating it with my mate last night. He advocated just having 3 decent(ish) defenders and letting them get on with it. Maybe one 4.5 in reserve. So far I have gone down the route of having one heavy hitter (evans) and two pairs rotating, but the more I think about it the less value it seems to have.

      Think will be easier after GW5(I think) and just being able to get an Everton full back in and knowing who the big teams are playing in defense. At the moment very few in United & Chelsea are nailed on, and the rest (Tot, Ev, Liv, Ars, & MC) haven't got the easiest run of fixtures....

      Oh decisions decisions....

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  28. PB1990
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    RMT Please:

    Mannone/Krul

    Jones,Baines,Luis,Wisdom,Chester

    Ramsey, Sterling, Fabregas, Mata, Albrighton

    Rooney, Jovetic, Bojan

    I can downgrade any of the midfielders to siggurdson for a cash injection (too ad RVP if needed) or downgrade baines for a 5.5 defender for cash.

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Way too light up front for my liking. Only Rooney is a pretty much guaranteed source of goals and armband captaincy. I'd probably want to upgrade Jovetic to someone safer at least. And Siggy is a decent option to help with that.

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      1. PB1990
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks for the reply. Who would you suggest I downgrade? Fabregas for sigurdson and then bring in diego costa?

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        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          That's exactly the move I would make. I don't believe in 'cover' as such, but this way you've still got an attacker from Chelsea but also another option for the armband.

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  29. thegreathoudini
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Team set for GW1 Rating out of 10? Any suggested changes?

    De Gea
    Cahill / Davies / Debuchy
    Fábregas / Young / Ramsey / Yaya Touré (vc)
    Bojan / Jovetic / Rooney (c)

    Elliot / Sigurdsson / Ward / Moore

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  30. Bobby_Baggio
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    OK what do we think guys - out of 10

    DDG
    Baines, Luis, Ward
    Rambo, Silva, Mata, Siggy
    Fletcher, Roopig, Costa

    Wanyama, wisdom, bruce

    0.5m in the bank so could upgrade fletcher to 6m or upgrade bruce to 4.5m def?

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