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Versus – Mata, Hazard, Sterling and Ramsey

There may be under a week left under the 2014/15 season gets underway but for many Fantasy managers, the midfield dilemma is yet to be resolved. In the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) game, in particular, the player price list has handed us numerous options to consider for our five-man midfields, with ten players coming in at 9.0 or over:

In this, our latest article for members, we take a look at four of the main contenders – Eden Hazard, Aaron Ramsey, Juan Mata and Raheem Sterling – currently on Fantasy radars.

Sterling has netted in two of his last four appearances and, after notching nine times last term, is backed by many to step up for Liverpool after Luis Suarez’ departure. Ramsey’s 10 goals and nine assists in just 23 appearances last season has catapulted the Welshman into the premium bracket at 9.0, with his strike in yesterday’s Community Shield handing us a timely reminder of his talents. Mata (9.0) has been one of Louis van Gaal’s star performers in the role in “the hole” in a new 3-4-1-2 formation, whilst the 10.0-priced Hazard, despite only returning to pre-season action last week, sits in 22% of squads ahead of fixtures against promoted pair Burnley and Leicester in his first two fixtures.

Casting an eye back to last season, then, we delve into the data and compare their respective displays. First up, we assess each player’s creativity and distribution.

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  1. President John F. Keninnsie
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    9 years, 9 months ago

    Would I still be allowed on here if I didn't start GW1 with Caulker? 😥

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    1. BigManBakar
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      Sure, but the memories of Caulkerinnsie will remain in our hearts-forever 🙂

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      1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
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        who?

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        1. BigManBakar
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          wasn't that his name earlier? I remember for sure that IM was Irish Caulkerista 😉

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          1. President John F. Keninnsie
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            9 years, 9 months ago

            Stevinnsie Caulker 😉

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            1. BigManBakar
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              😀

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    2. Geordienufc1
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      I'll take the blame for persuading you otherwise 😛

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    3. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
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      😆

      make the sensible choice 😉

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  2. BigManBakar
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    9 years, 9 months ago

    Which option would you opt for?

    A) Terry + Begovic + Henderson + Siggy

    B) Ward + Begovic + Eriksen + Davis

    C) Ward + Krul + Sterling + Davis

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    1. 11bigboy11
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      A. Close call though

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    2. Francescoli
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      A

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    3. Geordienufc1
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      Not a fan of having both siggy and hendo yet I'm still drawn to A.

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  3. hagop
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    9 years, 9 months ago

    Hi guys. Can you predict Liverpool defence?

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    1. roscola
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      Slow, Leaky/over-priced, Error-prone, Child

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      1. hagop
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        🙂

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      2. TEKKERS FC
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        Good call ros

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      3. Camp No No
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        9 years, 9 months ago

        You mean they leave Sakho on bench?

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        1. roscola
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          😀

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    2. goneill79
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      Manquillo Skrtel Lovren Johnson

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      1. Gregor
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        This.

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      2. roscola
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        9 years, 9 months ago

        That's what I said 😉

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      3. Billy Gilmore
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        9 years, 9 months ago

        ^This

        Why Skrtel is still starting is beyond me...

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        1. roscola
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          9 years, 9 months ago

          You think Manquillo is a GW1 starter, Billy? He just seems so inexperienced. Only made 6 appearances for Athletico and no other top-flight experience. You don't think he'll be eased in gradually over Flanagan?

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          1. Billy Gilmore
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            9 years, 9 months ago

            I would, but Flanagan is injured. Could see Enrique at LB though.

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            1. roscola
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              9 years, 9 months ago

              Ah, didn't know that

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  4. Gazpilicueta
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    9 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone know how nailed Hutton is? As a rotator for pva

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    1. Gazpilicueta
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      Anyone?

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      1. TEKKERS FC
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        9 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah pretty nailed gazza has had the majority of time in the rb position in pre season. Lock

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    2. roscola
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      Current thinking is that he is nailed on. But do remember that the best rotation in the world still gets you no points if the teams don't keep clean sheets against anyone.

      Villa are being fast-tracked to relegation, they only narrowly avoided it last year, and they aren't strengthening this year.

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      1. HVT
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        9 years, 9 months ago

        Good point, would Moore be any better ?
        Tho wisdom/Hutton combo looks decent.

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        1. roscola
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          I guess you get what you pay for with the 4m guys. You'll be lucky to get 2 points out of any of them IMO

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    3. Camp No No
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      Question: why would we be interested of Hutton?

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  5. markleslieZA
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    9 years, 9 months ago

    Hi All, Please RMT:

    Mannone/ Pantilimon
    Coloccini/ Chester/ N.Taylor/ Hutton/ Hooiveld
    Fabregas/ Ramsey/ Mata/ Sterling/ Henderson
    Rooney/ Sturridge/ Bojan

    GK both from Sunderland, so will never have a blank GW. Tactically, going cheap on defence (5 defenders which I can rotate throughout the season), and looking for points in attack this season. Too much Liverpool? Looking to Sturridge-> Aguero when he's fit.

    Tear it up...

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    1. A.T
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      Please post your RMT here

      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2014/08/11/rate-3/

      Thanks

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  6. goneill79
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    9 years, 9 months ago

    Got 8.5 for my 3rd forward,was thinking Giroud but on an Arsenal forum they think Sanogo will get the nod.

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    1. New Ghost
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      nah OG will start, great value at that price

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      1. goneill79
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        9 years, 9 months ago

        Why so sure? Didn't Wenger start him v Bayern last season

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        1. TEKKERS FC
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          OG will start the season

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    2. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
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      its very much up in the air... i wouldnt touch either

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    3. Francescoli
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      yeah i would like to go with giroud but going with dzeko as it is safer right now

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    4. TEKKERS FC
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      Start Jovetic, then if fails swing to dzeko/bony with the .5 in the bank solved

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      1. goneill79
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        9 years, 9 months ago

        Prefer Bony to the rest at that price,great fixtures but does he want out?

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    5. XhakaCan
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      Wouldn't be surprised if Sanogo started on Saturday

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  7. CapFive
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    9 years, 9 months ago

    Any good upfront keepers for 5.0? Or is 5.5 the limit?

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    1. Francescoli
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      upfront keepers? like centre forwards?

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    2. kalmoffit
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      Begovic, Adrian or Speroni.

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      1. Gazpilicueta
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        9 years, 9 months ago

        He means nailed strikers

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  8. Mini League Fatigue
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    9 years, 9 months ago

    Felt like a good team a week ago, no i have my doubts...thoughts?

    Krul, Manone
    B Davies, Shaw, Cameron, N Taylor, Wisdom
    De Jong, Sanchez, Fabregas, Siggy, Young
    Rooney, Jovetic, Costa

    Thanks

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    1. A.T
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      Please post your RMT here

      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2014/08/11/rate-3/

      Thanks

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  9. Pooodle
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    9 years, 9 months ago

    Giroud, Siggy, 4.0m def

    OR

    Bojan, Erikssen, Ward?

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    1. XhakaCan
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      Bojan, Erikssen, Ward

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  10. Francescoli
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    9 years, 9 months ago

    question du jour:

    imagine if this was groundhog day and we just RMTed, talked about our teams on end, and match-day just never came....how long until we all had the exact same team?

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    1. Pasqualinho
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      We'd have to wait for Doosra to quit.

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    2. Jonny Bananas
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      your team would re-set to the previous team every morning....

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  11. saata
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    @TFF:

    Inspired by your hottopic, I gave a team with Rooney, Costa and Sturridge a go..

    What do you think?

    Krul
    Debuchy Kaboul Moore
    Henderson Mata Eriksen Ramsey
    Costa Rooney Sturridge

    Subs: Elliot Hutton Marney Duff

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    1. Christina.
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      I don't get the Henderson pick.

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      1. saata
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        Maybe Henderson -> 4.5m and 4.0m def -> Evans?

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      2. BigManBakar
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        Rodgers has said he wants 10+ goals out of him. He is also playing further forward these days, the most advanced midfielder in the 4-3-3 they play

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        1. Billy Gilmore
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          9 years, 9 months ago

          No certainty we'll keep playing the 4-3-3

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          1. BigManBakar
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            Its working at the moment, what makes you think he will change it?

            Those who don't like Henderson can opt for Puncheon/Snodgrass as well

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            1. Billy Gilmore
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              9 years, 9 months ago

              The fact that Lallana/Markovic are hardly going to sit on the bench every week.

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              1. BigManBakar
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                I think Markovic will be eased in, Henderson is a 90 minute player. If at all, it would effect Coutinho I think.

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                1. Billy Gilmore
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                  Absolutely no chance Coutinho is being benched in this form.

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                2. Billy Gilmore
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                  And I'm not talking about them stealing his playing time, just altering his role.

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              2. Sting
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                When Lallana returns it will still be 4-3-3, except Henderson will have less licence to bomb forwards

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                1. Billy Gilmore
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                  Would be more 4-2-3-1 (I know not much difference) but yeah, he'd be in the double pivot

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    2. Stykes
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      How certain are you of Kaboul?

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      1. saata
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        I think he'll partner Vertonghen in the CB slots

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    3. BigManBakar
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      Hey Saata. Good team although I'd prefer Evans over Debuchy due to fixtures. Kaboul might be off to the Serie A as well

      You can base your team on any of the following Costa Rooney Sturridge teams that you like:

      Team 1:

      Krul (Elliot)
      Evans Terry Chester (Moore Hutton)
      Henderson Siggy Ramsey Mata (Marney)
      Rooney Sturridge Costa

      Team 2:

      Bego (Gilks)
      Evans Ward Chester (Moore Hutton)
      Eriksen Davis Ramsey Mata (Marney)
      Rooney Sturridge Costa

      Team 3:

      Krul (Elliot)
      Evans Ward Chester (Moore Hutton)
      Davis Sterling Ramsey Mata (Marney)
      Rooney Sturridge Costa

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      1. saata
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        Cheers, TFF 🙂

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      2. HVT
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        Do you prefer the Moore/Hutton combo to Wisdom/Hutton combo Tff?

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        1. BigManBakar
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          Definitely

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    4. Sting
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      I like your team

      But Dzeko at 8.5m is too good to pass up

      Maybe Silva instead of Mata for City 'coverage'

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  12. Irish Madridista ⭐
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    9 years, 9 months ago

    Morning all 😀

    Who are the three forwards that everyone is going with?

    Rooney is looking like a must-have for most.. But Diego Costa is staking a claim for himself, whilst Sturridge has arguably the best GW1 possible, followed by 2 tough away matches, so would people consider starting with him and then transferring out straight away?

    Then there's also the "Dzeko and Giroud price range"... Where you also have:

    Bony - Still at Swansea, stuck in limbo, cancels out Gomis too.
    Jovetic - cheaper, more risky game time, good pre-season.

    I'm personally looking at Roo, Costa and potentially Jovetic, but I'm not convinced.

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    1. saata
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      I'm trying to fit the power 3 upfront and it doesn't look that bad..
      See above..

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

        I've also been lured to look at that strategy by Fantasy Freak a few pages back. But going without Haz/Fab also appears sub-optimal

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    2. Camp No No
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      Austin, Jelavic, Diouf

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      1. New Ghost
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        THIS

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      2. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
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        cant believe i never thought about this 😯

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      3. Irish Madridista ⭐
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        Bit top-heavy there..

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        1. Camp No No
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          Yeah, I'm considering downgrading one of them to Vaz Te to afford all the 7.0 defenders plus Chelsea GK duo, just for security.

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          1. Irish Madridista ⭐
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            9 years, 9 months ago

            If only we could have 3 keepers.. Just in case, I was always a bit worried with just the two.

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            1. Camp No No
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              Yeah, the uncertainty about GK is so unnerving.

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        2. Camp No No
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          Atm, my midfield looks splendid: YaYa, Sanchez, Hazard, Mata, Siggy (rotate with Diouf). How do you like it?

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          1. Camp No No
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            9 years, 9 months ago

            Just checked how this would work, and with the defence I just described above, it just wouldn't. Busted! 😆

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      4. Geordienufc1
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        I'd be a bit anxious with so much invested up top

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    3. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
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      same 😎

      and im convinced 😉

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      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
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        Nice 😎

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    4. President John F. Keninnsie
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      Rooney and Costa for sure.

      Dzeko/Jovetic to join them.

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      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
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        Giroud/Dzeko/Jovetic 😉

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    5. BigManBakar
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      Morning IM 🙂

      If you (like me) aren't convinced of your forwards, check the hot topics

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      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
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        9 years, 9 months ago

        Haha I enjoyed your hot topic TFF but I'm not sure if I like Studge from the offset, I'm ok with just Sterling for the Southampton game and then I don't want any Liverpool for the next 2 games, so I'll be waiting on Studge!

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        1. BigManBakar
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          As you wish, the three forwards are the first priority for me though as they are likely to get you most of the points 🙂

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          1. Irish Madridista ⭐
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            9 years, 9 months ago

            Ramsey will outscore all 3 😉

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    6. TEKKERS FC
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      Stick with Roo, Costa, Jovetic, maybe spare .5 in the bank and make the switch to OG/Dzeko/Bony later

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    7. HVT
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      RCD, simple done and dusted and built my team around them IM.
      🙂

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      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
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        9 years, 9 months ago

        RCJ maybe? 😉

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  13. jopsahl
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    9 years, 9 months ago

    Why is there so little love for Henderson?

    He is 100% nailed on, Rodgers says he will use him more up front, and aims for 10 goals this season.
    Surely he will get som assists to.

    Considering the team he is in will prob score 90-100 goals.

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    1. Stykes
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      I've got him in my team atm, think he might turn out a bargain but it definitely is a gamble.

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  14. Obligatory
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    9 years, 9 months ago

    Reposting due to lost on last page.

    D1SABLE, you about?

    I think I asked before but there was a misunderstanding. Just a q about the sky game. Can transfers work like captain changes? In the sense that, you can have two captains in one GW, can you have a player playing Sat, transfer them out on Sat evening for a player playing Sunday, and then get both players points?

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  15. Stykes
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    9 years, 9 months ago

    Would really appreciate some thoughts fellas! I think I might be settled:

    Krul
    Evans / Lovren / Van Aanholt
    Hazard / Mata / Eriksen / Henderson
    Sturridge / Rooney / Jovetic

    (Elliot / Hutton / Mariappa / Isgrove)

    Thanks

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    1. A.T
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      Please post your RMT here

      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2014/08/11/rate-3/

      Thanks

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

    New Liverpool signing:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRq43Qf67lE

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  17. gers23
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    9 years, 9 months ago

    Finding the Hazard v Fabregas choice the toughest of all! Who have you gone for?

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    1. Stykes
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      Hazard, but scared by his lack of match fitness

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    2. New Ghost
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      eden

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    3. Darren Caskey
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Currently at Fab. Hazard has had a way shorter pre season because of the WC.

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    4. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      If not doing lie FantasyFreak a few pages back - ditch both to allow a front three of Rooney - Costa - Sturridge 🙂 ...

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      1. BigManBakar
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        😀

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  18. Darren Caskey
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    9 years, 9 months ago

    Chris Baird anyone? Listed as defender @ 4.0. Played WBA`s last friendly in midfield.

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    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      actually, does anyone know why baird isnt mentioned more?

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      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
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        9 years, 9 months ago

        Probably just no faith in West Brom..

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  19. Pompel
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    9 years, 9 months ago

    Which teams do you expect to have the most resilient defences at the start of the season? Chelsea obviously, Arsenal, Palace probably ... what about others?

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    1. Stykes
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      I think Liverpool will surprise.

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      1. Pompel
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        9 years, 9 months ago

        Negatively or positively 😉 ?

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  20. Nabs Kebabs
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    9 years, 9 months ago

    how are we lads?

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    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      hey FG...RMT apocalypse countdown has commenced 😉

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      1. Nabs Kebabs
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        9 years, 9 months ago

        😀 its getting close!

        team more or less sorted?

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        1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
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          9 years, 9 months ago

          aye...just one or two minor adjustments to be made 🙂

          you still going with the wildcard gw3/4 thing?

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          1. Nabs Kebabs
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            9 years, 9 months ago

            have decided i will just assess it at gw4 but started with a more flexible team. ie would pick players like chambers otherwise

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    2. President John F. Keninnsie
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      Good thanks FG, yourself?

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      1. Nabs Kebabs
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        9 years, 9 months ago

        fantastic, mate!

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  21. Jinswick
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    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    A or B fellas?

    A looks waaaay more balanced, but B has Mata....

    A) Terry, Lovren/JEvans & Siggy

    B) Mariappa, Chester & Mata

    Foster, Myhill
    xxx, xxx, PVA, Wisdom, Hutton
    Hazard, Ramsey, Eriksen, xxx, Marney
    Rooney, Dzeko, Costa

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    1. Doctor X
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Not feeling it with that defense. Especially if you pick B.

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    2. Kuqi Monster
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      A with Evans

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    3. Geordienufc1
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I know it's not the answer you want to hear, and I really rate mata's chances for this season, but...I'd have to say A.

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    4. The Brit.
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I'd pick B, but downgrade Haz to Fab and then upgrade Mariappa and Chester to 5.0s each or a 4.5 and 5.5

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  22. Nabs Kebabs
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    9 years, 9 months ago

    people backing hendo in need to think again, he is not the new ramsey. ramsey always had world class talent it was just his broken leg that hindered him from breaking out earlier. hendo is useless.

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    1. Billy Gilmore
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      🙄

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      1. Nabs Kebabs
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Surely not BG.

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        1. Billy Gilmore
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          That was to the last comment.

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

      Not saying he is as good, but he's getting into great positions and making loads of runs into the box. You can always opt for Snod/Puncheon if you're not convinced though 🙂

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

      He doesn't need to be the next Ramsey, he's 6 mill and Ramsey is 9 mill, he needs to be 2 thirds of Ramsey, so if he gets 10 goals and 10 assists this season (got 4 and 7 respectively last season from a supposed deep position)

      I'm not going for him but I can understand why some would, he has a great engine to get into goalscoring positions with a bit of practice..

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    4. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      hendo is useless? 😯

      pretty decent player - he does all the work ramsey does just with less goals, so people don't recognise him as much...

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

        Those Ramsey goals do make difference, though.

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    5. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Henderson has been running for two.

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      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Was running for three against Dortmund. Was playing GJ's role as well as Gerrard's.

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

          Poor sod.

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  23. Doctor X
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Where is Henderson most likely to play for Pool?

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

      Mid field. But literally box 2 box

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  24. The Abusement Park
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    A) Mata, Sanchez, Eriksen, Siggy
    B) Mata, Ramsey, Hazard, Shelvey

    Which one guys? My forwards are template: Roons, Costa, Bojan (to swap to Nuggent if he doesn't deliver).

    It comes down to Sanchez vs Ramsey - is Sanchez going to play, and will he deliver?

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

      B, I would go with Sanchez

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  25. RoelDw
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    A) Hazard, 4.5 midfielder

    B) Sterling, Henderson

    I have 2 10+ attackers and Bojan. So I rather prefer B to rotate with.
    Or
    I'm also thinking of Pellè instead of Bojan and choose Eriksen with a 4.5 midfielder

    Thoughts?

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  26. anish10
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Going arnuatovic over siggy, whos with me?!

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

    Is your team better than this?
    http://whichtransfer.wordpress.com

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    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Yes.

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    2. pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Yes.

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

      Can;t wait for your first blog after lockdown on Saturday.

      Just to read your reasoning for going with Hazard, Sturridge and Dzeko.

      lol

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

      Sorry, I think I've missed some evolutions. What happened to Jovetic? And what happened to your 3x4m principle?

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    5. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Is a simple yes enough?

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

      Yes

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  28. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    RMT ...please

    De gea

    Clyne , debuche , Lovren , Bartley , wisdom

    Ramsey , Siggy , Hazard , Mata ,JWP

    Rooney , Bojan , sturridge

    I know my bench defenders are bad but sturridge is hard to crow bar in

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

      Please post your RMT here

      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2014/08/11/rate-3/

      Thanks

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  29. gers23
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Having Mata aswell as Rooney overkill? Better to spread the risk at the start?

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    1. Kuqi Monster
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      go both if you can

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    2. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Forget about 'risk', just go for the most points.

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  30. Daniel The Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Ok, I've tinkered some more and come up with this (final ;-)) draft... Any thoughts?

    Begovic

    Debuchy/Chambers/Wisdom

    Young/Mata/Hazard/Ramsey

    Dzeko/Diego Costa/Rooney

    (Given/Hoilett/Ward/Bruce)

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

      Please post your RMT here

      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2014/08/11/rate-3/

      Thanks

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    2. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      looks good 🙂

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