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Leagues October 12

The Fantasy Football Scout Leagues Round-Up

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The current lull in domestic matters affords us time to pause and assess the Scout leagues in a variety of Fantasy games. With leagues in Fantasy Premier League (FPL), Ultimate Fantasy Premier League, Sky Sports and the Fantasy iTeam (FiT) Champions League game, there is much for us to analyse:

Fantasy Premier League

Milan Mihajlovic sits atop the Scout League with a total of 462 points after the first seven Gameweeks. Having already played his wildcard, he’s opted for big-hitters Diego Costa and Sergio Aguero up front along with Romelu Lukaku, whilst in midfield, the likes of Angel di Maria, Gylfi Sigurdsson and Raheem Sterling have been crucial to his ascent up the rankings. Intriguingly, Milan – who is second overall – has only one defender priced at 5.0 or over, Southampton’s Ryan Bertrand.

Maciek takes second spot after a Gameweek 7 score of 64 points. He’s tripled up on Chelsea trio Branislav Ivanovic, Cesc Fabregas and Costa and also has the likes of Di Maria, Sterling and Sigurdsson in the centre of the park. Up top, though, he’s opted for Radamel Falcao and Danny Welbeck on his way to 455 points, or 14th overall.

In third position is Stephen Hourie, who has also racked up 455 points so far. His inspired decision to captain Di Maria earned him 70 points in Gameweek 7, whilst the likes of Costa, Sterling, Sigurdsson and Fabregas all chipped in with returns. Intriguingly, he’s opted for Welbeck and Leonardo Ulloa up top, allowing him to acquire big-hitters Ivanovic and Leighton Baines at the back.

Fourth-placed Craig Ellis is a new entry to the Scout League. He also has a number of the usual suspects – Costa, Di Maria, Sigurdsson, Fabregas and Sterling – though placed his faith in a couple of differentials last week, with James Tomkins and Jamie Vardy both helping him up to 24th overall, on 451 points.

Peter Chesley completes the top five on 450 points. After a slight fall last weekend, he’ll be hoping Southampton trio Ryan Bertrand, Dusan Tadic and Graziano Pelle can take advantage of the upcoming five fixtures and fire him back up the leaderboard.

Thanks to our top five, we have retained our spot at the top of the League of Leagues, as we look to retain our crown once again. To join up, the code is 11856-4526.

Peter Chesley also impresses in our Members league and leads the way, whilst Marc Wilcox is second on 439 points and Charles Garnier third on 438 points.

Ultimate Fantasy Premier League

Joe Connolly is the new leader of the UFPL Scout League. He racked up 94 points last time around and moves onto 570 points for the season, enough to earn him fifth spot in the overall standings. Lee C drops into second on 565 points, or 12th overall, whilst Lee Fricker climbs into third on 564 points, enough to take 16th spot thus far. To join our UFPL league, the code is 524-87.

Sky Sports Fantasy Football

Stephen Lambert is the current Scout league leader, after racking up 537 points in the first few Gameweeks. Stephen sits 17th in the overall standings and is just three points ahead of Ashley Rastrick, who is second in our league, and 21st overall, with third placed Jack McKenna sitting on 533 points, earning him 22nd spot in the overall standings so far. The winner of our Sky league, which is also top in the league of leagues, wins £1,000. To join up, the league name is FFScout and the code is 8009000.

Champions League

Our official Champions League game this season is the Fantasy iTeam (FiT) offering – a free, reliable and easy-to-use Fantasy football app. After two rounds of Matchdays, Matt Parsons heads the Scout Legaue with 162 points, though he’s closely followed by Daniel Lord (160 points) and Waleed Cherif on 159 points. There’s an iPad mini on offer to the winner – the league name is Fantasy Football Scout and the pin is 11155.

We’ve set up another league for those brave souls willing to place their faith in the official Champions League game. There’s just three points separating our top three in this competition – rahmanok leads the way on 142 points, closely followed by gkalaf and Pavlle on 141 and 140 points respectively.

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  1. Jay_
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Watching kick returners (Sproles just now) in full flight is one of the great sporting sights for me

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    • EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Surely Aguero will be rested for this final international?

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      1. Arctic monkeys
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Nothing's sure Mate unfortunately

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        1. EmreCan Hustle
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          True 🙁

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      2. Sparrer
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Twannnnnng!

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    • HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Have just the money to do

      Hazard Duff Hutton Pva --> Chadli Baines Clyne Azpi (-8)

      Yes or No?

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      1. Arctic monkeys
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        -8 including three defenders
        Nope , not for me

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      2. Sparrer
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah, why not? You only live once. A single Baines goal will make that back for you... though I'm assuming there that all the players out and all the players in are your starters.

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        1. HurriKane
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          For the long term surely the latter will score more points right?

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          1. Sparrer
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            It really depends who you're actually moving out of your first 11 to accommodate them.

            Example: I have duff and hutton on my bench. Transferring them out for Dawson and Bertie might sound good on its own, but since I already have Clyne and Ivanovic in my 11 it would mean that N Taylor and probably Siggy would need to drop to the bench for me to play both. Are they going to outscore them? That's the real question.

            Or if you downgrade your Hazard, can you turn say Balotelli into an Aguero? So add those into the mix.

            I guess we need to see the rest of your team, or you're going to get more waffle like mine 🙂

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      3. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Keep Hutton. Forget Azpi, get the others.

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      4. Amateur Pundit Zan
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Certainly not

        If you really want baines then do hazard + duff > Chadli + baines for free

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    • Sparrer
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Risers: Rooney

      Fallers: Angel Di Maria, Roberto Di Matteo, Debbie Di Dallas, Peter Pan, Emmerson Boyce, Carling Blacklabel

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      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Total FPL, spot on 😉

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    • HammersXI
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Risers : None
      Fallers: Daniel Sturridge, Seb Larsson, Mikel Arteta, Adebayor, Johnny Evans, B. Gomis

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      1. Sparrer
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Ooooh, studge...

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      2. Not Irish
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Think a few already brought Studge in. 😆

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        1. Costa Nostra
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Perfect for me picking him up next week!

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          1. Not Irish
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            He'll have to hit a purple patch for me to even consider him again at that price.

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            1. Costa Nostra
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 6 months ago

              That's a discount ! He's a top 3 striker Suarez or no Suarez. He lit it up without him last year. I hope EVERYONE thinks like you do so I can have him to myself! MUUUHHH HAAAA HAAAAA

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              1. Not Irish
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 6 months ago

                Well he hasn't looked remotely like that this season even before the injury.

                So be my guest. 😀

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                1. Costa Nostra
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 9 Years
                  9 years, 6 months ago

                  You're going to base this on 3 whole games where he scored against Southampton and then had to play on the road at Manchester City and Tottenham? Surely you're a brighter than that?

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    • Sparrer
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Hey, why didn't I get the green band thing? I got in there first...

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      1. Amateur Pundit Zan
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        It's because I transferred in Debbie di Dallas thinking she was now good value only to find she had not dropped at all.

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    • DRAFTSNAKE
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Q: Which striker has only played 43 minutes of Premier League football this season but has scored in 6 of the last 7 games he has started? ...

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      1. RoyaleBlue
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Cisse ?

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        1. DRAFTSNAKE
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          nope.

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        2. RoyaleBlue
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Campbell ?

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      2. Sparrer
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Dzeko

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        1. Sparrer
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          No, hang on, I know that's not right. He's played only 8 mins fewer than Aguero

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      3. Sparrer
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Remy?

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        1. DRAFTSNAKE
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          nope

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      4. AB.
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Andy Carrol? Harry Kane?

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        1. DRAFTSNAKE
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Harry Kane is correct! you win the prize! The prize is my respect. Enjoy.

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          1. AB.
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            I'll take that! Nice quizz.

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          2. laGan1n1
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            😀

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      5. Not Irish
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Tekkers

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      6. Gabriel Agbonlahor
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Sakho

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    • vice
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Any update on Lovren's injury? Will he play next game?

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      1. A Defender's Nightmare
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        No idea!

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    • Not Irish
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Hoping for a few more fallers this week. Particularly Rooney and Dier.

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      1. Venom Snake
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Kaboul nailed on and cheaper

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    • Mojo Rojo
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Hey DZ'ers! Would you rather:

      A) Pelle & 5.5 defender

      or

      B) Berahino & Baines

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      1. havel
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        A

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      2. laGan1n1
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        B

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        1. laGan1n1
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          good fixtures and both are on pens - simple

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      3. HurriKane
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Welbeck & moreno??

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      4. Amateur Pundit Zan
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        A

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    • HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Hope Welbeck's flag prevents him from rising before deadline

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    • Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Are we just a minority view point or do the majority of football fans hate international breaks as much as we do?

      I don't understand how an organisation even as dunderheaded as FIFA persist with something that everybody hates.

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      1. Not Irish
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        $

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        1. Not Irish
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          £

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          1. Not Irish
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            €

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      2. BeachBadger
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        What would you suggest instead? Play prem matches regardless of inernational matches being on?

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        1. Amateur Pundit Zan
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          I would suggest having the international qualifiers grouped together at the end of the season a bit like a mini tournament

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    • A Defender's Nightmare
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Need a cheap 5th MF replacement for Zaha.

      Is George Boyd of Burnley still nailed on? I mean he was subbed off last week & after that they got the equaliser. The return of some players from their treatment room likely to put him on the bench?

      Would really appreciate your help on this, folks.

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      1. laGan1n1
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        maybe Obertan ?

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        1. A Defender's Nightmare
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Thought he's not even as nailed on as Boyd 😕

          Cabella can't be on the bench forever, can he?

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          1. laGan1n1
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            they played better without Cabella 😀 then pick Boyd 🙁

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      2. Venom Snake
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        That fifth mid spot seems a lottery at the moment

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      3. Little Frank
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        He'll likely keep his place. Jones and Marney will return to centre midfield when fit, Arfield will be on one flank and it will be between Kightly and Boyd for the other. Boyd is the incumbent but has been a bit disappointing in the last two games although that looks like it might have been more down to lack of fitness - hopefully he's been working on it during the break.

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        1. A Defender's Nightmare
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Cheers. 🙂

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    • Venom Snake
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Was going to sell Ferdinand and keep chester, but looking at next week QPR have AVL and Hull away to liverpool. So am I better off selling chester first?

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      1. A Defender's Nightmare
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Yes but both need to go.

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        1. Venom Snake
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Yeah definitely. I'll be bringing in either chambers or Kaboul next week

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          1. Venom Snake
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            Maybe even week after considering I'll have three playable defenders for GW 9

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            1. A Defender's Nightmare
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 6 months ago

              Sounds good. I'll be bringing in Chambers for Moreno- GW 10.

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    • A Defender's Nightmare
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      True but he's their marquee signing. If Pardew gets sacked in coming weeks then Obertan may become out of favour with new manager. Boyd is the safe pick for now I think but I don't exactly know much about Burnley squad. 😐

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      1. A Defender's Nightmare
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Reply fail @ Lagan1n1.

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        1. laGan1n1
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          yeah, to much maybe...

          i started season with Bentaleb who played few matches. now i think he is nailed on only in EL (picked one assist)

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    • A Defender's Nightmare
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Diego (C)osta?

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      1. laGan1n1
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Kun or Welbeck for me, shame Danny picked injury yesterday...

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    • Zasa
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Philly demolishing the Giants right now, immense!

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    • lazybones18
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Fabs and 4.0 defender out

      Chad and Baines in

      Yay nay ...

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      1. Nabs Kebabs
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        for free yes

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      2. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Good moves...

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      3. maglia rosa
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        ive been all over this move like a dodgy rash since the end of the last gameweek but have decided to just make a single transfer this week and reasses next week as i dont fancy losing cesc for chadli with the spaniard away at palace being prefered to the belgian away at citeh

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    • The Pros and Cons of selling Fabregas
      President John F. Keninnsie
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Since it's a popular dilemma at the moment and this place is super dead, I thought I'd share why I got rid of Fabregas this week.

      Firstly, I'll outline my transfers. Fabregas, Naylor and Bardsley > Chadli, Baines and Azpi/Mangala. The first two transfers are definitely happening this week. Getting in Azpi/Mangala will either happen this week or next, I'll decide closer to the deadline.

      Obviously there are both positives and negatives to these moves...

      Positives:
      - Money. The 3m gained from downgrading Fabregas allows upgrades elsewhere, in my case it allows me to get the 2 big defenders.
      - Chadli. He offers excellent value and is in a rich vein of form. It's important to jump on players like him when they are in these hot patches. After this week, he has a fruitful run of fixtures too, and will continue to rise in price as he sits near the top of the midfield leaderboard.
      - Baines AND Kun. Many people are torn between getting one of these options as it's hard to fit them both in without downgrading a heavy hitter in midfield. Having both is a differential in itself, and I'm covered if one does well and the other doesn't.

      Negatives:
      - Risk. With over 50% ownership, if Fab continues to do well then I'll start a few points behind my rivals each week. However, as he isn't an explosive player I'm fairly sure that the other transfers I will do with the extra money will cancel out this disadvantage.
      - Getting Fab back. I've had him since GW1 (9.0m) and he is now 9.6m which means I sold him for 9.3m. Basically I have 'lost' 0.3m if I choose to get him back. However, the rises from Chadli will help recover some, if not all, of that 'lost' value.

      I'll end it with a little conclusion. I will definitely get Fabregas in later in the season, as his consistent returns will be extra important later on. Whether that is on the January wildcard or before, I am willing to go a few weeks (or months!) without the Spaniard who is firmly in the FFS template. I will enjoy the added excitement of having different players to cheer on. If anyone has done the same or similar moves to me, I urge you to show patience as the chances are they won't pay instant dividends this week. As I outlined above, losing Fab is a risky move, but as Jim Rohn once said, "If you are not willing to risk the unusual, you will have to settle for the ordinary".

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      1. Nabs Kebabs
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        noice

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        1. OPTA FPL
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          lol

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      2. Amateur Pundit Zan
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        I've never had him as I target premium mids with more goal threat like sterling, hazard and Walcott. Chadli got a lot of goal threat as well in the mid price category.

        Not having fab had not worked out so far but I am happy to continue with this tactic for now.

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        1. Nabs Kebabs
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          +1

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        2. President John F. Keninnsie
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Yeah exactly. He doesn't have much goal threat so he's less likely to hurt me which is why I favoured taking him out over a goalscorer like Sterling.

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      3. Test Eagles
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Will you regret your decision if Cesc slots a goal and gets 3 BAPs in the next few Gameweeks, even if Nacer does well too?

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        1. President John F. Keninnsie
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Nope I won't regret it at all. It's obviously a risk but it's a risk I'm willing to take, but I'll be the first to admit it if it doesn't go to plan.

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          1. Nabs Kebabs
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            can't go too wrong when you consider chadderz is 3m cheaper imo

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            1. President John F. Keninnsie
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 6 months ago

              Yeah. Baines and Azpi/Mangala will surely outscore Bards and Naylor too. I really can't see these moves backfiring overall.

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            2. OPTA FPL
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 6 months ago

              of course
              didnt check yuor team but 80% you're Chadli owner?

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              1. Nabs Kebabs
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 6 months ago

                yeah i am.

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      4. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Less chance of backfiring... Overall, Chadli's group is much stronger than Fabregas' 😛

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        1. President John F. Keninnsie
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Yep, I'm looking forward to looking back on this in a few weeks.

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          1. Holmes
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            I am considering same sort of move but with Hazard/Tadic... Dont have Sterling which might hurt in coming weeks while Sanchez/Walcott are looking top picks till Jan WC

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            1. President John F. Keninnsie
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 6 months ago

              Hazard is a great differential atm!

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              1. Holmes
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 6 months ago

                Well he is just a differential, dont think he will do anything from open play :/

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                1. President John F. Keninnsie
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 6 months ago

                  It'll come. That run to win the penalty was amazing.

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                  1. Billy Gilmore
                    • 11 Years
                    9 years, 6 months ago

                    It was, but he's still not getting anywhere near enough shots.

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                    1. President John F. Keninnsie
                      • 10 Years
                      9 years, 6 months ago

                      Yeah that's true. Interestingly, Costa's arrival seems to have had a negative impact on Hazard's attacking threat when many predicted a positive impact.

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      5. maglia rosa
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        thats a great write up of this issue innsie....i'm sooooo undecided on if its a wise move tbh, cesc is an awful lot of cash for no attacking threat but having had him since week 2 (i think) i'm pretty sure he's been one of the reasons my OR has staedily increased due to his consistency.

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        1. President John F. Keninnsie
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Aye, I've had him all season and have thoroughly enjoyed his consistent returns. But, with the majority of people being reluctant to break up the template midfield I think this is a great opportunity to jump ship and take the risk.

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          1. maglia rosa
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            We all know baines can make a huge difference if he does well theirs no disagrement from me on that front at all mate, he does have that tendency to bring home the 2 pointers as well tho so understandably undecided on the transfer. For me my mini-league rival has chadli but not cesc and has ivan and cant bring in baines without carnage in his midfield so a chadli / baines transfer essentially just swops my differential on my rival from cesc to baines which is a big move in a must win dog fight for top honours in my mini-league.

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            1. President John F. Keninnsie
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 6 months ago

              Personally I avoid planning my transfers based on my rivals teams, I just do what I think will get me the most points 😆

              But good luck whatever your decision is 🙂

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              1. maglia rosa
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 6 months ago

                😀

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          2. Twelve years a slave
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            The other negative is you have redistributed wealth from midfield to defence, making it tricky ro restore the balance, and with one of Walcott/Ramsey or Sanchez looking like an immenent wagon, you will want one

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            1. maglia rosa
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 6 months ago

              this is another reason why ive been edging towards a single def transfer this week leaving me with x2 nxt week for a possible sanchez move for cesc 😉

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            2. President John F. Keninnsie
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 6 months ago

              I can easily downgrade Baines or Kun if I want to fit another big midfielder in. I'll deal with that problem if and when it arises though.

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        2. Test Eagles
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          With all due respect 7 assists isn't "no attacking threat" and he's scored a couple of goals in Cup and CL games.

          I respect and understand Innsie's decision but i still think he's a great (not essential) fantasy inclusion given the man on the other end of his passes!

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          1. Willis.
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            He's scored 1 goal this season in all competitions.

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            1. Twelve years a slave
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 6 months ago

              QPR at home in a few weeks. No he hasnt scored YET but he will, hes a very capable goalscorer if he is given a chance

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              1. Nabs Kebabs
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 6 months ago

                they put 6 past everton and all he got was an assist

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              2. Test Eagles
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 6 months ago

                Agreed.

                And as i say I don't have any issue with Innsie's decision ... if we all agreed and did the same thing it'd be one boring game!

                Fabregas goal this weekend (and a Chadli, just for Innsie)!!

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                1. President John F. Keninnsie
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 6 months ago

                  😀

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                2. Billy Gilmore
                  • 11 Years
                  9 years, 6 months ago

                  ^This

                  And a Di Maria blank.

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              3. President John F. Keninnsie
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 6 months ago

                QPR at home is also a perfect opportunity for Cesc to play in the double pivot as opposed to CAM as Chelsea don't need 2 defensive minded centre mids playing. I've also noticed Willian/Schurrle have been taking the majority of corners when they're on the pitch.

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      6. Crystal
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        I'm interested to know why you settled on Fab and not 1 of the other midfielders? For me Sterling is the biggest risk purely because of rotation and game time. Fabregas is nailed on and consistent. Sterling while explosive doesn't look to be guaranteed 90 mins every week

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        1. maglia rosa
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          agreed......his form aint fantastic either but with sturridge's return imminent that explosiveness could really hurt you / me / us if sold at this stage 😕

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        2. President John F. Keninnsie
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          My initial plan (before the last GW) was to downgrade ADM... But he's a keeper for now.

          Sterling's explosiveness and Fabregas' minimal goal threat is what did it for me. I also wouldn't have been able to afford all 3 moves if I got rid of Sterling instead.

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          1. President John F. Keninnsie
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            + Sturridge's return as MJ pointed out above.

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          2. Crystal
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            Understood on the money issue although I'm less convinced on the SturridgeSterling argument for now, will wait to see how they perform when he returns. Interestingly Fab scored 21 points to Sterlings 22 for the first 3 games of the season when Sturridge was fit and playing. Small sample size I know

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            1. President John F. Keninnsie
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 6 months ago

              Yeah two of Sterling's games where against City and Tottenham iirc.

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              1. President John F. Keninnsie
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 6 months ago

                *were

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      7. Diva
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Good to read your thoughts Innsie. I'll just say this: 2 assists = 1 more point than 1 midfielder goal. 🙂

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        1. President John F. Keninnsie
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          That's true 🙂

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

        I'm also considering selling him. But I've already got Chadli, Aguero, Baines and ADM. I don't think I'm sold on Sterling...but I've got just enough cash to do Fab to Hazard. I'm still not sure I want to though...especiallysince I can use the spare cash to go to Barkley when he's back or upgrade Pelle to Benteke when he starts firing. It's a busy fantasy world in my head

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    • Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      When do England play again?

      i.e. When do we all bring Baines in knowing he's not injured?

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      1. maglia rosa
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        England have played their 2 qualifier games for this international break, back to premier league action at the weekend 😛

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      2. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        I guess all games are done and they will be back home...

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      3. Gunner HitIT
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        wait for a couple of days to be really sure

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        1. Test Eagles
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Good advice ... doesn't look like he'll rise anyway!

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    • Gunner HitIT
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      How many already got Welbz in ?? injury fears

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      1. kalmoffit
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        He's my third cheap striker. Diouf, Jovetic and third time lucky?

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      2. Test Eagles
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        He should be fine ... expect his to start and score a hat-trick against Hull!

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        1. Gunner HitIT
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          roger 🙂

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        2. kalmoffit
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          I'm making him captain. So he can't fail. 😀

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          1. Gunner HitIT
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            Not aguero?

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            1. kalmoffit
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 6 months ago

              Close, but Spurs have more about them than Hull. And Aguero won't have had ideal preparation.

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    • Crystal
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Reading the press on the Welbeck injury and looks like he rolled it before in training on the last international break. Think we need more news to know if he'll start this weekend or not

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      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        How about a video assessment from a physio on the last page?

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        1. Crystal
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          I saw that but you can only tell so much from pictures, would think he needs to be physically examined before we know the extent/non-extent of the injury

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    • maglia rosa
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Ok gentlmen my thoughts for this week,

      Forster

      Clyne Dummett Moore

      Sterling Siggy Cesc ADM

      Costa Aguero Pelle

      Elliot Duff Wisdom Marney

      2 FT 1.3 in bank

      1. 4.0 def ➡ Hutton
      2. 4.0 def & Cesc ➡ Baines & Chadli

      Option 1 allows me to wait for a possible sanchez transfer for cesc or after another weeks analysis / thought befor i bring in chadli & baines.

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      1. kalmoffit
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Dummett is flagged, I will play him and hope, as I'm selling Nasri. For your team, sell for Hutton.

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        1. maglia rosa
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          thanx Kalmoffit, was thinkin Wisdom will be the one to go as fixture wise out of the 4 mill shitters i have i figure West Brom's are the worst. Will depend on team news though 😉

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      2. President John F. Keninnsie
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        I think in your situation I'd definitely go with 2. The reason being that you have four 4m defenders and playing 2 of them every week won't be fun. You could play Baines and Clyne every week and choose your 3rd defender based on fixtures - 1 of your 3 4m defenders is bound to have a good fixture every week you'd hope.

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        1. maglia rosa
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          I do need to strenghen my defence that's for sure Innsie, taken your opinion on board mate, thank you for your reply 😛

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    • SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Any suggestions or changes for this lot? have one FT...cheers

      bego
      Moreno clyne baines
      siggy chadli sterling hazard
      aguero Naismith costa

      subs myhill puncheon colo moore

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    • Costa Nostra
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Hazard...injury worse than first thought. Uh-ohhhhh!

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      1. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Noooooooo.......
        http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2014/10/12/scout-scribbles-oscar-key-to-samba-success/?hc_page=9#hc_comment_8521292

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    • Sadio
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I'm thinking I might drop Sigurdsson this week.

      What will I think to myself in 5 weeks time?

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    • Indian_Ronaldo
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Who to brin inform raise and johnnycake Evans
      Mid is Sterling- di Maria - chadli - siggy - ramsey
      Back is Bertrand - pva - duff - Moore- Evans

      2ft 0.2itb

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      1. Indian_Ronaldo
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Who to bring in for Ramsey and Evans*

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    • SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      In case Hazard is ruled out does it make sense to do Hazard and Punch> adm and downing for a hit? Cheers

      Current team

      bego
      Moreno clyne baines
      siggy chadli sterling hazard
      aguero Naismith costa

      subs myhill puncheon colo moore

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      1. Indian_Ronaldo
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Yes.

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    • Ninjaa
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Front 6 of

      Hazard Stirling Di Maria Sigurdsen
      Costa Dzeko Pelle

      Been thinking dzeko> Welbeck.................. but is dzeko just as likely to score well as Welbeck????? Do I stick with Dzeko or go for Welbeck?
      1.9m in the bank and 2 Free transfers.

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    • SpaceCadet
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      is matic a good fpl prospect? hazard to adm and puncheon to matic for a hit make sense?

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      1. Ninjaa
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        No matic is an awful fpl choice, very defensive under Jose and will only get a goal/assist once every Blue moon.

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      2. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Maria is past, Sanchez is future, go for him 🙂
        Matic isn't good prospect fantasy wise, Jedinak/Diame might be better pick

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        1. Ninjaa
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Disagree regarding Adm. Everything united do seems to go through Adm the same can't be said about sanchez. Also Adm nailed on to start every game, sanchez had struggled to be first choice in recent weeks. Adm before Sanchez all day long.

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          1. Holmes
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            Fair enough 🙂

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      3. xuwei
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Never take a hit to move a heavy hitter like Hazard

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