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The ScoutCast – Episode 143 – Yellow

20 November 2014 3015 comments
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Far from a tribute to Chris Martinโ€™s middle of the road act, this weekโ€™s ScoutCast reflects on the sea of yellow flags that have flooded our Fantasy Premier League squads over the past week. Youโ€™re nobody unless youโ€™ve collected at least four by Saturday morning.

The uncertainty caused by phantom international break injuries dominates proceedings as Granville and I mark a return to the studio. Whilst I start praying for Georgie Boyd to step up, my co-host begins his campaign to hypnotise me into getting rid of Branislav Ivanovic before he starts putting further daylight between our teams. Iโ€™m refusing to gaze into Granvilleโ€™s eyes.

Elsewhere this week, we catch “Cup Fever” and resurrect the ScoutCast team. Sign up and you could soon have the pleasure of knocking Granville and I out of our own cup competition. Providing we qualify of course โ€“ thatโ€™s far from a given.

“Look at the stars” via this link or “look at how the shine for you” via the handy player belowโ€ฆ

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. SW6
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    What are people's thoughts on Tadic's and Welbeck's gametine this week?

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    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      The general consensus on here is that Welbeck will start last time I checked and Tadic will probably be fit since only a knock I'm waiting for more news

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    2. BeachBadger
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I reckon both will play

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    3. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Depends on their injuries. I can see Welbeck starting and playing 80-odd mins. Not sure on Tadic. He'll probably start given his importance to STH.

      I believe a lot of these injury stories are just smoke screens.

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    4. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Both will play imo

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  2. tokara
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Any news on Tadic?

    Thx God his game is on Monday! Lotsa time to rest!

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  3. Ludo
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone know why Alex McCarthy still has a red flag? Was on the bench last time out...

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    1. Walsh
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah no idea. Just get over your OCD and know that he is fine and happily sitting on that bench ๐Ÿ™‚

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      1. Ludo
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I don't even own him, just find it oddly irritating! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  4. kimoo
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Who Gonna score More pts this GW ?

    A- FAB v.s WBA (H)

    B- ADM v.s ARS (A)

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    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      B

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    2. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Fabs

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    3. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Fab has more chance, imo.

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    4. OptimusBlack
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      FAB

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  5. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone have any advice please . I used the magic word tbf ?

    De Gea
    Caulker, Bertrand, O' Shea
    Haz, Tadic, Sanchez, Siggy
    Aguero, Costa, Sakho

    Subs: Gilks, Cork, Chambers, Naylor
    1 FT, 0.2 itb

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    1. Walsh
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Sakho to Austin or save.

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      1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks appreciate it

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    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I'd just Save this week unless you want to ditch DDG who is expensive and doing not much.
      Nothing pressing however as you have bench players who can fill in for Sakho this GW if necessary.

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      1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks and don't wildcard . Wildcards are for when you drink too much and take a 120 pt hit and possibly double gameweeks

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  6. NATSTER
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Fab owners ... He's due for price drop within an hour.
    Are you planning to keep or sell?

    Baines + Fab + Welbeck -> Azpil + Chadli + Costa ... Worth -8 PTAs?

    I have exact budget if doing it now for this team.

    Forster
    Clyne - Chambers - Azpil (Naylor, Moore)
    Siggy - Sanchez - ADM - Chadli (Boyd)
    Pelle - Kun - Costa

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    1. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Price drop due? That's interesting. Might see if I lose anything. I was hoping to wait to the very last minute to make changes.

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      1. NATSTER
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        It is according to FFFix and FPLStats. They are pretty accurate lately, but nothing confirmed.

        I hope I can wait too. It's just one more day.

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    2. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Hoping to keep.

      Wanted to do Tadic, Wilson and Sterling to Downing, Sanchez and Duff, but delaying it till tomorrow to wait for news on Downing. If he's out I may have to downgrade Fabs to Oscar instead and get Siggy instead of Downing.

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      1. NATSTER
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I feel waiting is sensible. It's just a budget that will be another 0.1m short situation. Annoyed.

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  7. Assessing the budget defenders
    Ryan
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    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Are there any good nailed on cheap defenders around the 4m price range?

    I would argue there isn't. Most in that price range will probably see rotation during the busy xmas schedule, few apart from Duff and Wisdom seem to be nailed on.

    Here are some of the other candidates that have been bandied about

    Yun - Great fixtures but surely isn't nailed on over the xmas period. Rio returns from injury at the end of November then there is Hill and Onuoha who will get the odd game during the busy fixture schedule. On top of that you have to come to terms with the fact he plays for QPR, probably the worst defence in the league so those 'strong fixtures' in reality are only strong on paper.

    Dummett - He's getting plenty of minutes and is probably the closest to being nailed on due to his versatility and Newcastle's defensive injury woes. However despite that, Newcastle have a cruel run of fixtures between now and January. Rotation could also be a problem if all their defenders are fit for the xmas schedule.

    Hutton - Villa have a great run of fixtures coming up and Hutton was a bit of a hero early in the season when they had a strong early fixtures. Now back from injury he is poised to win his spot back and continue where he left off. Considering his history of being in exile at Villa I would be wary of backing him for the xmas run. Lowton used to be a regular in that position and it wouldn't surprise me to see them tussle it out for a starting spot. Lowton might get his chance during the xmas run or he might even keep his spot for a little while longer if Hutton gets 'eased in'.

    If you are in a position like myself where you could do with a strong budget defender this week, think about the long term benefits of making a transfer here. You need to take into consideration the busy xmas schedule where you will need your bench. These are players that will be required to step up and make a contribution. To me, Duff is the only strong option and if like me you already have him then imo there is no one else that is worth the free transfer. Wisdom and Dummett might seem nailed on but they both have difficult fixtures between now and January and with Gamboa and Newcastles various defenders you couldn't guarantee they would start every game over the busy xmas schedule.

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    1. Walsh
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I foresee coal in your stocking for Christmas, Ryan. I have Yun and Hutton so surely they are both nailed to a post ๐Ÿ˜€

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      1. Ryan
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Nope, I don't believe they are.

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        1. Walsh
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Darn ๐Ÿ™

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      2. Dino
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        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Yun has almost no competition as hill is not good enough for the epl and onouha doesn't play lb. His only competition is traore but harry doesn't have a history of rotating his defence. I'd say yun is nailed until he loses form.

        Hutton was exiled due to his wages. PL Is allowed to play the likes of him, bent and nzogbia again hence the reason he is back in the team. He seems to have had a falling out with Lowton and with the performances of the villa defence in huttons absence I can't see him missing out again unless he loses form or gets injured.

        To me it looks like wisdom is nailed but as a young player he may get the odd rest over Xmas.

        The least nailed to me is dummet. He has Santon and the effervescent ryan Taylor for competition and while he is versatile enough to play cb I can't see him staying in the team when either of raylor or Santon are fit.

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        1. RoysCallerAnne
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Great post. This deserves more +1s than the original post.

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        2. Jaws
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          • 11 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Lowton was just awful covering Hutton's spot over the last few weeks. I am confident that Hutton immediately will regain his starting spot.

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        3. Ryan
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          • 14 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          'Yun is nailed till he loses form'

          'Can't see Hutton missing out again unless he loses form'

          Neither of these suggest they are nailed on. Rather they are first choice till they lose form.

          My biggest concern is that they will be rotated during the busy xmas period.

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    2. Ludo
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      You can't guarantee that anyone is nailed on over Christmas. All those players you mention are first choice, though, and you should expect 1 or 2 points from them most weeks, with the odd CS thrown in. They all look likely to play most games, if not every game. You get what you pay for, but if the money saved lets you get the big hitters you want, I'd say it's worth the risk of missing out on a point here or there.

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      1. Ryan
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        If you can't guarantee that they will be nailed on over xmas (where you might need them) then you have to question, are they even worth a free transfer?

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        1. Ludo
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          If you have 1 FT, no, I agree.

          But if it's a downgrade to fund another move, I don't see why not. Or if you have 2 FT and nothing else pressing, you might as well take a punt on Moore > Dummett or something similar.

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          1. Ryan
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            • 14 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Yeah I'm with you on that. I only have 1FT and have Moore ๐Ÿ™ I'm not to keen on spending that 1FT for another rotation doubt.

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      2. money face bandwagon
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Agree. Its a little luck based. But its still a few gw away from gw18. Ur defenders would change by then i think. So even if u get a cheapie to fund a big hitter right now i think u still can enjoy 4-5gws b4 the problem surfaces..which is a long time in fantasy football.

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    3. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Hi Ryan.

      Yun - yep agreed. Stay clear.

      Dummett - could be a potential bargain but blighted by a. playing for NEW and b. the fixtures.

      Hutton - the best of the three despite being injured although it says on FPL that he is due back tomorrow.

      Duff - I would really like him as I can more BUR cs on the way.

      Totally agree with your summary. I feel the make up of most defences is going to be:

      Baines, CHS def, three ubers. Good post. ๐Ÿ™‚

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      1. Jafalad
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        You've got Naylor too who keeps getting a few cs here and there.

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        1. Ryan
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          • 14 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah there are much better options around the 4.5 price range. This is probably the place to look. Things get sketchy at 4.3 or below.

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    4. Not Irish
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Posted something similar earlier...

      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/8858576

      Wisdom worth a mention as well but many like me have Foster so not worth doubling up.

      I think the lure of going light at the back may be back.

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      1. Ryan
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Yep I believe Wisdom is pretty much nailed on along with Duff. The problem is that they have Chelsea this weekend then their run of fixtures till January isn't that great either.

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        1. Not Irish
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Hutton the standout option probably. Dummett and Yun both good bargain choices although admittedly long term they could lose their places. Wisdom and Duff both very solid picks.

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          1. Ryan
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            • 14 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Hutton is an interesting option because he does have very good fixtures. I'm just not sure he will remain nailed on over Lowton, the player who was bought in to replace him.

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            1. Not Irish
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 4 months ago

              Lowton isn't threatening his place at all. He's nailed if fit.

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              1. Ryan
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                • 14 Years
                11 years, 4 months ago

                You are being too sure of yourself again. Is Blackett still nailed on?

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                1. Not Irish
                  • 12 Years
                  11 years, 4 months ago

                  Never said Blackett was nailed. Lowton's only played when Hutton was out injured. It's obvious.

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                  1. Ryan
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                    • 14 Years
                    11 years, 4 months ago

                    I'd like to believe you but last season it was the other way around. Lowton was nailed on and Hutton never got a look in. I don't believe it is cut and dry.

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                    1. Not Irish
                      • 12 Years
                      11 years, 4 months ago

                      The Keano effect. ๐Ÿ‘ฟ

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                    2. Dino
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                      • 16 Years
                      11 years, 4 months ago

                      Lowton hardly got a look in last year. His stock fell so low a midfielder was played rb instead of him. Hutton was sent on loan as the owner didn't want him on the wage bill.

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                      1. Ryan
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                        • 14 Years
                        11 years, 4 months ago

                        Cheers, you are right, he fell out of favour last season, it was the year before that he was good. In saying that Hutton was out of favour too at one point. Can we assume that he will start every game over Lowton if fit?

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                      2. Ryan
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                        • 14 Years
                        11 years, 4 months ago

                        Also taking into account possible xmas rotation

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                      3. Dino
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                        • 16 Years
                        11 years, 4 months ago

                        As much if not more than the defenders at bigger clubs who have bigger squads I reckon yeah. Hutton has been in great form and Lowton has looked low on confidence and half the player he looked when he came in to the team at first.

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                      4. Ryan
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                        • 14 Years
                        11 years, 4 months ago

                        Can Hutton be relied upon to start every game over xmas?

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                      5. Ryan
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                        • 14 Years
                        11 years, 4 months ago

                        I'm feeling more confident with Hutton. Maybe he's worth it afterall

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                      6. Dino
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                        • 16 Years
                        11 years, 4 months ago

                        That's the point. No player can not even the Chelsea defenders

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                      7. Ryan
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                        • 14 Years
                        11 years, 4 months ago

                        I'm just thinking that if you want certain nailed on players for the xmas period there might be stronger options in the 4.5 - 5m range? However if you and others are 100% confident Hutton willl be just as nailed on as any other player during that run then that will probably be enough for me to invest now.

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                      8. Dino
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                        • 16 Years
                        11 years, 4 months ago

                        Sorry ryan had to hit the hay.

                        I'd say there are probably more options if you are going to go up in budget but I'm not sure how many will be more nailed.

                        Of course he could be rotated but we do have 5 defenders so you should be covered.

                        I think you are over thinking this mate it's not like kolarov and clichy with Hutton being the clear first choice but Xmas is a long way away and a lot cab happen between now and then.

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    5. Suarezista
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Yun is a LB not sure if Rio or Onuoha will affect his game time, his competition seems to be with Traore and he looks nailed for now imo

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      1. Ryan
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers for that, I wasn't too sure. Traore is competition enough and a good player too imo. Things don't bode well for Yun

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        1. Not Irish
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          I think you're letting the price affect your opinion a bit too much, Ryan. Yun seems pretty nailed as long as he keeps his form up.

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          1. Ryan
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            • 14 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            'as long as he keeps his form up' ๐Ÿ˜† you do realise he plays for QPR right. Good luck to him if he can improve the form of that defence.

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            1. Not Irish
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 4 months ago

              He's been quite good though. One of the reasons they've looked better of late. And he takes the odd FK. Bargain for 3.9m if you're honest. ๐Ÿ˜€

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              1. Nomar
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                • 16 Years
                11 years, 4 months ago

                This.

                He is our 1st choice left back and Harry already told Traore that he would be behind Yun once Yun got fit.

                Hill is injury back up at best, so I'd say you're getting as nailed on a defender as you can get for £3.9m with Yun. Like Ludo said above, the odd cleanie will come these cheap defenders way too.

                Harry wants a new CB. Rumours are Rio will go in January and most QPR fans would gladly drive him to his next destination as he's been a liability. Its no coincidence that we've started playing better when Rio got left out and Yun replaced Traore (who is a joke of a footballer).

                Either way though, Rio is absolutely no threat to Yun. Neither is Hill or Traore.

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                1. Not Irish
                  • 12 Years
                  11 years, 4 months ago

                  Rio out of the team has been massive for yous.

                  He's done.

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                  1. Nomar
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 16 Years
                    11 years, 4 months ago

                    Absolutely.

                    Even Harry has to be able to see that. Personally. I'd play Onuoha there but Dunne has been reliable and he gives 100%. He's used to scrapping for points and being in relegation battle. Rio isn't cut out for that kind of thing.

                    |I think Ryan just hates all things QPR to be honest with you.

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                2. Ryan
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                  • 14 Years
                  11 years, 4 months ago

                  Ok so lets assume he's nailed on. Is there any reason to back QPR's defence though? or can we only expect a bunch of 1pters.

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                  1. Nomar
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                    • 16 Years
                    11 years, 4 months ago

                    See above.

                    You clearly don't like QPR so don't pick their players.

                    But they shut out Sunderland and Villa at home so they aren't exactly immune to keeping clean sheets are they.

                    Not sure what you're expecting in terms of value for a £3.9m defender. He won't give you Baines like output but you can play him at home and he'll get you points.

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                    1. Ryan
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                      • 14 Years
                      11 years, 4 months ago

                      I don't dislike QPR thats simply not true. Austin is a great option imo. I just don't like their defence, I'm prepared to wait for things to improve in that department.

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                      1. Nomar
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                        • 16 Years
                        11 years, 4 months ago

                        Fair enough.

                        But Yun is a starter priced at £3.9m, If you need to free up funds you can buy him and you'll have points off the bench if needed. Likely to get a CS too in this run of games.

                        Same with the other options you mentioned. They'll do a job for you at a very low price.

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                    2. Messi & fabregas
                      • 14 Years
                      11 years, 4 months ago

                      this

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                  2. Marknlard
                    • 16 Years
                    11 years, 4 months ago

                    " Is there any reason to back QPR's defence though? or can we only expect a bunch of 1pters."

                    You don't buy a 3.9 defender for CSs. You get him because he should play 90, he might be picked for your team every now and then and he enables you to spend more elsewhere.

                    Can't have the moon on a stick...

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                    1. Ryan
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                      • 14 Years
                      11 years, 4 months ago

                      Sure but would it not be better to have a 4.5m player instead who is nailed on over the busy Xmas period who will get more points? That is the question. I still don't think Yun is guaranteed to play every game during that busy period

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                      1. Marknlard
                        • 16 Years
                        11 years, 4 months ago

                        Yes, if you have 4.5 to spend then there is a lot more choice so you should get someone better. Depends on the budget available to get your star player in.

                        I see it as a good enough trade-off if you really want Baines (or whoever) and it's the only way to afford him.

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                      2. Ryan
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                        • 14 Years
                        11 years, 4 months ago

                        Yep I can understand the trade off. To me the golden rule of approaching the Xmas period is to get as many 100% nailed on players immune to rotation as possible

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                      3. Marknlard
                        • 16 Years
                        11 years, 4 months ago

                        There are big gains to be made over Christmas, agree there, and starting the planning now can easily save a couple of hits.

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                3. Crouch Potato!
                  • 14 Years
                  11 years, 4 months ago

                  In a nutshell,

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    6. Reedy
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I've got Hutton, Dummett and Wisdom in this price range. I'll only be looking to play one each week so might get away with it.

      Just noticed that Wasilewski is getting starts for Leicester now; he's only 3.9m. Don't know whether this will continue though and they're pretty awful in defence...though their next two fixtures are decent.

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      1. Ryan
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Interesting spot, is he the guy that replaced Moore? probably a bit premature to assume he's nailed on. I don't think its wise to have defenders who aren't nailed on leading into the busy xmas schedule.

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        1. Reedy
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Couldn't tell you but that sounds likely. Yeah, you'd need to be desperate for the cash to go scraping the bottom of that barrel but I seem to remember he used to be OK for Poland, even had a bit of a goal threat. Probably getting on now though and the team just don't defend well as a unit.

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          1. Ryan
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            • 14 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Yeah seems too dodgy to be a valid option.

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        2. Walsh
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Yes he has replaced Moore. I can safely say I am the only Wasilewski owner on these forums as I brought him in ages and ages ago when he was one of the only 3.9s to fund a double move. He's played well last couple games I can see him keeping Moore out of the team for a bit even though Moore has youth on his side. He was dropped for being poor not too long ago. But again, who knows..Moore could be back in for him after a good week of training at this point.

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    7. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Good post Ryan. I got Dummett in on my FT this GW though it was between him and Duff.

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      1. Ryan
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        He'll be fine for the next 3 fixtures then things get nasty. If you don't have to use him much he'll be an ok pick. Fingers crossed for xmas though and whether he can do a job for you.

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        1. ILOVEBAPS
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Cheers. kind of regret it now though as I want Krul for his price. Allows me another move elsewhere I didn't think of at the time ๐Ÿ™

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    8. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      At 4m you are not going to get too many nailed on defenders in cast iron defence. The only difference over Xmas is less there own rotation threat which depends on the individual but more that some of your other squad may get rotated meaning you actually forced to play them. There is a case to go 4.5ish for your 4th df, not for your 5th df who even with the rotation most likely won't get more than one game anyway.

      I have Hutton, wisdom and dummet currently. No plans to change unless they are no longer first choice and would potentially limp to January even then

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      1. Ryan
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Having those 3 will cause you problems over xmas imo. I think there will be times where you will struggle to field 3 defenders. I think the safer bet is to get a 4.5 defender as a 4th defender along with Duff who is nailed on

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        1. Amateur Pundit Zan
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          I don't disagree but only if I have a spare transfer for it. Not going to take a hit

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        2. Amateur Pundit Zan
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          just remembered that I do have a plan for this which I actually stated on here just yesterday to swap one of those for azpi in 2 weeks time (paid for by pelle > Austin).

          That's clearly a significant defensive upgrade, not so sure a sideways steps to duff or a 4.5 is as worthwhile

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          1. Ryan
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            11 years, 4 months ago

            Azpi is a great option. You shouldn't need 3 uber defenders so an upgrade somewhere should be on the cards

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    9. thetinkerman
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      11 years, 4 months ago

      Good topic. I think Naylor and to some extent Chambers are great options for a bit more. debuchy will eventually threaten Chambers but Naylor looks a like the best pick in the sub 5m range

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      1. Ryan
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Naylor is as nailed on as they come too. I agree that he's a great bet.

        Chambers will probably need to go out of my team when Debuchy is back. That will happen before the busy xmas period.

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    10. Kalix
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      with such terrible value in the heavy hitting midfield slots, and such good value from the likes of Chadli/Downing/Siggy...why do you need TWO 4.0 defenders?

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      1. Kalix
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Surely the extra cash for the likes of Chambers or another ~4.5/5.0m defender is worth it

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      2. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I tend to agree. I also think now is the time to start planning for a side that will be complete with nailed on players immune to rotation during the xmas period. I think Duff is the only budget defender who will start every game for the rest of the season.

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    11. The Non Flying Dutchman
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Already have Wisdom.

      I've got my eye on Jordi Amat (£4.3m) who was first choice for Swansea at start of season and has juts returned to full fitness.

      Swansea have great fixtures and can't quite afford Naylor based on my plans for other transfers.

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  8. Suarezista
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Sorry for the repost
    Bottom of last page:

    Not sure what to do with my 2FT

    Krul
    Baines, Chambers, Chester
    Sanchez, Chadli, Siggurdson, Tadic
    Costa, Aguero, Pelle

    Bench: Foster; Wanyama, Duff, Naylor

    2FT 0itb

    Thinking:
    A) Baines & Tadic -> Hazard & Yun/Dummett (plan is to get Baines back after downgrading Pelle to Austin in 2 weeks)
    B) Chester -> Yun / Dummett and save the second transfer.
    C) Something else as I am not convinced with any of them
    Any thoughts really appreciated.

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    1. Walsh
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      B to Dummett looks pretty good to me and float one. Maybe downgrade Pelle to a cheaper guy and upgrade Tadic to a premium next week with the two frees after Villa are done.

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      1. Suarezista
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers Walsh, that was the original plan before Baines news. Actually having Hazard for WBA is the main reason tempting me towards A.

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  9. Not Irish
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    One last time...

    What to do here?

    Heaton

    Baines Clyne Bertrand

    Sanchez AdM Hazard Siggy

    Aguero Sakho Berahino

    Foster Boyd Moore Naylor

    2.4m ITB 0 FT

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    1. Timtastic03
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Hold

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      1. Not Irish
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers, Tim.

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    2. Doosra - โ˜ญDeclanMyGeniusโ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      As you are, imo. ๐Ÿ™‚

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      1. Not Irish
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers, Doos.

        Don't fancy a -8 to get Rooney in for Sakho and captain him? ๐Ÿ˜€

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  10. FPLEL
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Sakho -> Austin for a hit.... or play Big Boyd??

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    1. Walsh
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Play Boyd

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      1. FPLEL
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers, what's the latest on Sakho?

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        1. WINNING!
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          SA: "We don't know if Sakho will be ok for Everton yet. He will be assessed today but we will wait until Saturday morning if need be."

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          1. FPLEL
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Thanks, less than desirable news, but at least it's not a rule out.

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  11. zaydon
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    baines out ivanovic in ,,, does it worth -4 transfer??

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    1. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I don't think so. Do you have a playing DF on the bench ?

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      1. zaydon
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        chambers and hutton

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        1. NATSTER
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          I'd keep Baines if he's out just 1 week.

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  12. Krafty Werks
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Using WC this week and have come up with this...any thoughts appreciated :

    Krul (Guzan)

    Jagielka Azpi Dummet (Hutton, Yun)

    Sanchez Hazard Siggy Chadli (Wanyama)

    Aguero Costa Ayoze

    0.2 in bank.

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    1. Suarezista
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      If you want Ayoze keep some cash in the bank to upgrade him as he may be dropped any week, maybe downgrade Jagielka for the cash.
      I have Wanyama but on WC I would get rid for Boyd maybe as he is 4.7 and you may need the 0.3 any time soon.

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      1. Krafty Werks
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  13. Randy_Marsh
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Have Baines, Sakho and Downing, should I be worried?

    Have 1 FT

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    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Who is on your bench , I would ditch Sakho and get Austin and pray someone on your bench chips in

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      1. Randy_Marsh
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Boyd, Wisdom and Naylor, cheap as chips.

        I'm thinking Austin myself, don't have Costa either going into the weekends matches

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  14. Jafalad
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Nearly a third of the season gone. Please tell me about one strategy that has gone well for you and one challenge you now face.

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    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      - Not spending big in midfield (the value players are doing their job)
      - What do do with Moore ๐Ÿ˜•

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      1. Jafalad
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Haha...yeah I can relate to this! I booted Moore a few weeks ago and have had no regrets whatsoever. The hit to remove him paid off I guess.

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    2. Walsh
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Getting Aguero in early and captaining him often. Everything else has been a series of transient shifts of funds and balance here and there.

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      1. Jafalad
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I can relate to this too, Walshy. Aguero has been the ff player of the year so far for me.

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    3. money face bandwagon
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Not getting expensive defenders except baines so far did me well.

      Started with a defense of ferdinand chester clyne naylor wisdom and serve me well. Only spend one transfer to get baines in.

      Not having a che mid is a problem imo.

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      1. Jafalad
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Well played there, MFB.

        For me, 3 CHS is a priority esp now.

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        1. money face bandwagon
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah trying to fit in a che mid or hopefully a def too..need to take out the soton guys

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    4. BeachBadger
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Not taking hits and going with the big hitters instead of being punty has worked well for me so far.

      My biggest worry is that with Southamptons good run now over I cant rely on my back line to get consistent points for the same price. May need some investment.

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      1. Jafalad
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I've never taken so many hits and I'm going well at present. I think I have made the discovery that hits are fine provided you use them well.

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        1. BeachBadger
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Of course yeah. I should have said unnecessary hits as they just add to the risk. I made one hit this year for Sanchez and it worked out beautifully

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          1. Jafalad
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Good lad ๐Ÿ™‚

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    5. Ziegler1988
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Doubling up on Saints fullbacks starting in GW6

      How to get Costa back into my team

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      1. Jafalad
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        STH defs x 2 was definetly a great strategy to use. I wonder if they will still keep up their cs?

        ๐Ÿ˜•

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        1. Ziegler1988
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          I don't think so. Shipped Berty out this week and Clyne will be gone within the next couple weeks as well.

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          1. Jafalad
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            I still think STH will be no easy game for whoever plays at St Hairy's.

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    6. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Not selling Tadic a week before his big haul went well for me.

      Not jumping on the Sanchez bandwagon and keeping faith in Sterling instead has been a complete and utter unmitigated f'n disaster though!

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      1. Jafalad
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Ah...the two downsides of patience there, Nomeez. ๐Ÿ™‚

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        1. Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          You know it.

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    7. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Getting the core of my team and structure sorted as a priority (aguero, Costa, Sanchez, baines).

      Defence is thin on the ground without baines. Have to play 3 of chambers, wisdom, Hutton, dummett

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    8. SnowPea
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      - Being patient with transfers and not taking many hits
      - Staying top of my mini-league!

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  15. Doosra - โ˜ญDeclanMyGeniusโ…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    This business of Villa having "excellent" fixtures ...

    AVL: SOT -213 bur -70 cpl -98 *LEI -35* wba -53 MUN -264 swa -225* SUN 7 CPL -34* lei -112

    ...I can only see three half-decent fixtures, myself ...

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    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      They have better fixtures than QPR (who always have bad fixtures), Newcastle and WBA

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      1. Screaming Midget
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        But where do the numbers come into play? For instance: Southampton is -213.

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      2. Doosra - โ˜ญDeclanMyGeniusโ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        QPR: new -208 LEI -14 swa -267 BUR 29 eve -398 WBA 51 ars -482 CPL -13 SWA -82 bur -113
        NEW: QPR 208 whm -40 bur 60 CHE -248 ars -309 SUN 136 mun -163 EVE -105 BUR 137 che -411
        WBA: che -535 ARS -249 WHM -77 hul -56 AVL 53 qpr -51 MCI -392 sto -245 whm -164 HUL 48

        I would argue that that is not true.

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        1. Ryan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Till January, it is true. Unless you think QPR have a strong defence that is.

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          1. Doosra - โ˜ญDeclanMyGeniusโ…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            They have a strong chance, with their HOME games.

            That is why Yun is an option.

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            1. Ryan
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 4 months ago

              Vlaar is back to Villa, that changes things. QPR have the worst defence in the league, fixtures can't change that.

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    2. Screaming Midget
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      How do you come by these minus ratings?

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      1. Walsh
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        You just need a private tutoring session of "how to speak Doosra" and you will be all sorted ๐Ÿ™‚

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        1. Doosra - โ˜ญDeclanMyGeniusโ…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          ๐Ÿ˜†

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    3. Not Irish
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Only maybe one and a half bad fixtures there, Doos.

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      1. Doosra - โ˜ญDeclanMyGeniusโ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Untrue. ALL away fixtures are "bad".

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        1. Not Irish
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Mythical

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        2. Reedy
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          I'm not big on H/A rotation myself. Last season Villa were nice and predictable, getting cleansheets against lower table teams be it home or away. With nicer fixtures now I'm hoping they settle back into that groove.

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          1. Doosra - โ˜ญDeclanMyGeniusโ…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            They won't. Even with Roy Keane.

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          2. BeachBadger
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Agree. They seem to be predictably going the same route this year. Very good intheir opening fixtures. Terrible against the big clubs.

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            1. Reedy
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 4 months ago

              Yep, hope so. It's a good way of avoiding benched points too. Got Guzan & Hutton in specially for the Xmas period.

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              1. BeachBadger
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 4 months ago

                I have hutton and looking to get Guzan next week. Everyone faffing about saying how bad Villa are. He has 1 more point scored than Krul

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    4. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Can't sleep? Thank you for visiting the DZ.

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      1. Doosra - โ˜ญDeclanMyGeniusโ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        My pleasure. By-Election rumbling on. ๐Ÿ™‚

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        1. Jafalad
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Forgive me: I read election as erection :opps:

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          1. Jafalad
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            or even ๐Ÿ˜ณ

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    5. Koflok
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I never get those number Doos. Where do you get them

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  16. Screaming Midget
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Where does the working out for these ratings occur?

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    1. Doosra - โ˜ญDeclanMyGeniusโ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      If you are talking to me, from a combination of previous league position, current league position, current games won, current games drawn, and goals scored.The further we get into the Season, the less the last one counts.

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      1. Screaming Midget
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        But all this will benefit clubs who have had the easiest of starts? - like Southampton.

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        1. Doosra - โ˜ญDeclanMyGeniusโ…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          No, it doesn't. Unless they do very well.

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          1. Screaming Midget
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            But the chances are they will do well - like Southampton have done. They've probably overperformed.

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            1. Doosra - โ˜ญDeclanMyGeniusโ…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              11 years, 4 months ago

              So you say. Can you prove that?

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              1. Screaming Midget
                • 16 Years
                11 years, 4 months ago

                Would I want to?

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  17. jaredwilliams
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Sorry lads. At bottom of last page.

    Clyne is leaving for one of the following:

    a) Naylor (already have Siggy and Fabianski so not sure on that)

    b) Clichy (unique pick and Kolarov out for a while yet)

    c) Azpilicueta (best team/draw/player - but will have to wait an extra week on Costa)

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    1. Ludo
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Do you have to do it this week? Villa have scored 5 goals in 11 games, Southampton have conceded 5 in 11.

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      1. jaredwilliams
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        This is next week sorry. Given up on this week with Baines, Sakho, Downing, Fabregas all doubtful ha.

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  18. ILOVEBAPS
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    So tempted to WC!
    Do you think ADM, Pelle, Bego & Saylor โžก Chadli, Costa, Krul & Azpi is better in the long run despite ADM's upcoming great fixtures?

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    1. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Better for sure, not sure it is WC better though. Just do adm + pelle > Costa + Chadli this week or next and azpi a week or 2 later

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      1. ILOVEBAPS
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I have no FT this GW so that would be a -8 this week. Which I think is unwise. And next week ADM's fixtures are mint... worth it then for -4?
        OR do I take out ADM this week on a hit in preparation for Pelle > Costa next week??
        A WC would also allow me to get rid of JWP (who I lost £.2 on already) and get Boyd et al.

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    2. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Yes, I do. You only have to look at CHS's fixtures.

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    3. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      It sounds improvement. ADM is class, but United are poor as a team atm.

      Probably not worth a WC though.

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      1. ILOVEBAPS
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        That is just it... Probably is the key word. It is close which is why I'm struggling with the decision.

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  19. Danny x-factor
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Begovic . McCarthy
    Baines . Naylor . Moore . Clyne . Hutton
    Boyd . Sánchez . ADM . Downing . Hazard
    Agüero . Pellè . Berahino
    0.4ITB . 2FT

    How can I do Berahino โžก Costa from team above without any hit? Sánchez & Baines stay.

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    1. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Haz->Oscar/Siggy
      Bera->Costa

      ๐Ÿ˜•

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      1. Jafalad
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Or rather, ADM->Oscar/Siggy.

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    2. Walsh
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      It has to be AdM then. Siggy in for him should do it.

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      1. Danny x-factor
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Thinking the same idea too. Just sold Siggy for past 3 gw.

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    3. FionnMac
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Focus on replacing Begovic first IMO. Fabianski ideally, or if you need the money, Guzan

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    4. FionnMac
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Don't think the above would make you enough for Bera>Costa? Are you intent on keeping Pelle? I'm thinking of doing Pelle>Costa next week and replacing Berahino 2 or 3 weeks down the line if he doesn't start scoring again

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  20. Not Irish
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Baines & Sakho > Dummett & Rooney(C) for -8...

    Someone talk me out of it.

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    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Why would I talk you out of it? Seems it would only benefit my rank if you did it!

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      1. jaredwilliams
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I agree. Do it!

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    2. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Walk the walk muppet

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    3. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      You a crazy foo! Just get a cheap replacement for Sakho if your worried. Doubt Baines is out for long.

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    4. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Wait till the last minute before making these trades. Baines has a great fixture. Patience is one of the secret ingredients in this game.

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    5. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Get Costa. Don't be a fool

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      1. Not Irish
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Rooney will outscore him going forward.

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        1. Ryan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Playing in midfield?

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          1. Not Irish
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            He's always dropped deep. Scored a brace midweek despite doing so.

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            1. Ryan
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 4 months ago

              He plays higher up the pitch for England. His stats for United have been appalling lately. Earlier in the season he was playing as a second striker and was much more successful. Thats his' best position really (which is different from CAM)

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        2. Amateur Pundit Zan
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          He wont

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          1. Not Irish
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Ah but he will, my friend. Most certainly will.

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            1. Amateur Pundit Zan
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 4 months ago

              You make a good argument. But he still wont

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              1. Not Irish
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 4 months ago

                ๐Ÿ˜€

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    6. FionnMac
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Can't you just bench both? Surely will be back next week, that if they are out at all. Sakho is a bargain when he's playing (I'm not an owner but a West Ham fan) and Baines is well, Baines.

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    7. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Great moves.

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      1. Not Irish
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        ๐Ÿ˜†

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        1. Captain Shirokov
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  21. grandemessi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Will Sanchez rise tonight?

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    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      *insert wife joke here*

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    2. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      unlikely

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  22. FionnMac
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    1FT and £1.6m in the bank. Doing some planning for the next 2-3 gameweeks. How does the following sound?
    This week: save
    Next week: Bego>Guzan & Tadic > Downing
    Week after: Pelle>Costa & Clyne>Azpil for a -4

    Obviously this is depenant on injuries and form etc. Fairly drastic to get rid of all 3 Soton, but they will drop in price so I can get them back. Thanks

    Bego
    Baines Clyne Chambers
    ADM Sanchez Tadic Siggy
    Aguero(c) Pelle Berahino

    Bench - Duff, Marney, Wisdom

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    1. BeachBadger
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Might be better off taking the hit for Azpi next week

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      1. FionnMac
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        At the expense of keeping Begovic? Na surely not

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        1. BeachBadger
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          No do that too. What I mean is if youre taking a -4 on clyne to Azpi whu not do it a week earlier so yiu have Azpi to cover clynes bad fixture that week as well.

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          1. FionnMac
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Well in that case I'd have to do a -8, because Clyne>Azpi is an upgrade in price and I'd need the money from selling Tadic. But yeah, I think you're sayng that anyway?

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            1. BeachBadger
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 4 months ago

              Yeah its a -8 unless you can keep tadic for a week. But its a -8 next week ot a -4 for two weeks. Same thing expect in the former you get azpi earlier.

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              1. BeachBadger
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 4 months ago

                Except lol

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  23. Zoom Zoom
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Is Eriksen/ Lloris --> Hazard/ Adrian worth an 8-pt hit this week?

    Current Team:

    Lloris (Hamer)
    Baines, Bertrand, Dummett (Chambers, Wisdom)
    Sanchez, di Maria, Eriksen, Wanyama (Obertan)
    Aguero, Costa, Sakho

    $2M in the bank; weekly transfer already made

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    1. A Defender's Nightmare
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Nope. Stay strong.

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      1. Zoom Zoom
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Good advice... thx

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  24. Frank Black
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    I miss Danny Simpson at Newcastle priced at 4.0.

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    1. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I miss Emerson Boyce. He had a 15 PPG for me.

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      1. Not Irish
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I miss Eboue.

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        1. davies
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          I miss last seasons (cheap) Coleman.

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  25. Not Irish
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Everyone calm down. I have a plan.

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    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Failing to plan is planning to fail. You ARE an obedient follower.

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      1. Not Irish
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        PREACH

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  26. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Morning peeps.

    So the agonizing, disturbing, heart-wrenching wait is almost over. Only 36 hours to go!

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    1. A Defender's Nightmare
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Forgot your suggestion, Nabil.

      Did you suggest me to do the trade (Pelle โžก Costa) or save FT?

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      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Save. I'd love a MNF striker. And if Costa gets his dreaded 5th yellow, you'll be laughing.

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        1. A Defender's Nightmare
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Has been mixed opinions throughout last 2 weeks. Really doing my head in. You aware of the fact that Pelle failed to hit even single Shot on Target in last 3 (STK, hul, LEI) right?

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          1. NABIL - FPL otai
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            I know. And most people here said Costa is worth even for a hit. I can agree to that, but at the expense of Pelle vs Villa? I'm not too sure about that one. Pelle is the focus of Soton's attack, and if Tadic is out, the team will rely on him more. Heck even Pelle could take the PK if Tadic is out! otoh, Chelsea can find other viable source of gials in Haz, Oscar (you name 'em).

            It's a toss really. Good luck mate.

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    2. Not Irish
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Evening, NABIL.

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      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Hey there Muppet. Got Rooney already? ๐Ÿ˜‰

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        1. Not Irish
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Fate continues to conspire against me. ๐Ÿ˜ก

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          1. NABIL - FPL otai
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            I wouldn't mess with Mr. Fate ๐Ÿ˜‰

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    3. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      It isn't over. It slows down now

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      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I said almost ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  27. NATSTER
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Fab dropped. ๐Ÿ™

    Hope it's the right decision to wait. Now 0.1m short from the wish moves.

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    1. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Rise: Dummett. Clyne

      Drop: Kompany, Fab, Kolarov, Akpom

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    2. BeachBadger
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Damn here's hoping for a hat trick of assists to bring him back up next week

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      1. Not Irish
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Hazard in ๐Ÿ‘ฟ

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        1. BeachBadger
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Nice. Want him myself but too many transfers havento put it on the back burner. Hoping he can stave off his 'imminent explosion' for a few more weeks ๐Ÿ˜†

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          1. Not Irish
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Haz vs. Fab and Rooney vs. Costa will be a couple that will define my season.

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            1. BeachBadger
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 4 months ago

              i think maybe you've wone one and lost one there.

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    3. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      So Fab's selling price is back to where I got him, 9.6 mil. And I sold Hazard for 9.9m, for him. ๐Ÿ™ Definitely bad business from me.

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  28. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Kansas City - best Rush defense in the NFL not surrendered a rushing TD all season
    Oakland Raiders 0-10 and the worst rushing team in the league.

    So naturally, Oakland just go and score the first rushing TD against Kansas this season.

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  29. davies
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Risers: Dummett, Clyne

    Fallers: Kompany, Fab, Kolarov, Akpom

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    1. davies
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      2 risers 0 fallers ๐Ÿ˜Ž

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  30. Nabs Kebabs
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Fab drop ๐Ÿ˜€

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    1. Not Irish
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Stay classy, Fantasy Genius.

      I guess someone has to keep the DZ from perfection.

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      1. Nabs Kebabs
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        lol

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      2. Nabs Kebabs
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        yeah, you should probably stop posting in the DZ.

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        1. Not Irish
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          I'm not the one who posts like all the matchday muppets.

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          1. Nabs Kebabs
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            k fam

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    2. BeachBadger
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      They woll regret that ๐Ÿ‘ฟ

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      1. Nabs Kebabs
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        they made the right move ๐Ÿ˜‰

        it's all about the big explosive hauls, not the same 5-6pts every week

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        1. money face bandwagon
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          i m sure hazard will wait for me to get him next gw b4 he explodes ๐Ÿ™‚

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        2. BeachBadger
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Its not the right move unless that haul comes. Waiting a while for that. What if it never comes? Says the nervous cesc owner

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    3. Shifty
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      the exodus has begun

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    4. tokara
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Just sold Fab in time! yesh!

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