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The Numbers Game – 2014/15 Review – Leicester

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Having won just four of their first 29 fixtures upon returning to the Premier League, Leicester looked prime candidates for relegation less than 12 months after clinching the Championship. A sensational about-turn in form saw the Foxes drop just four points in the remaining nine matches – with only champions Chelsea getting the better of Nigel Pearson’s side – as a late rally saw them finish the season six points clear of the drop zone.

In our latest article for members, we assess Leicester’s roster, assessing their output in terms of goal threat and creativity.

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  1. the cromulent one
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    The Friday PL matches (starting in 2016) will really change the dynamic of FPL. I had a momentary panic that it was starting this year.

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    1. Nickofoz
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      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Wait so they start in 2016 or the 16/17 season?

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      1. Ryan
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        • 12 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah. One more season left.

        I always thought it odd that the premier league didn't have Friday night games.

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        1. Nickofoz
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          • 9 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Yeah it is a bit odd. It'll be weird for Aus/NZrs having a game early sat morning and then the majority late sat night haha

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          1. Ryan
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            • 12 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            It works for me in NZ because its breakfast time. Good way to start the weekend.

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            1. Nickofoz
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              • 9 Years
              8 years, 10 months ago

              Ah okay that's good then. Because of the slight time difference it's either 6-7am (without daylight saving) or 4-5am with daylight saving.

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              1. Ryan
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                • 12 Years
                8 years, 10 months ago

                On the flip side for NZ though is that the night games are absurdly late. The early kickoff starts either at midnight or 2am depending on daylight saving.

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                1. Nickofoz
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                  • 9 Years
                  8 years, 10 months ago

                  Ah yeah that's very annoying. It's either 9 or 11 here

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                  1. Ryan
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                    • 12 Years
                    8 years, 10 months ago

                    Quite a good time that. Where are you based? I'm guessing not on the east coast.

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                    1. Nickofoz
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                      • 9 Years
                      8 years, 10 months ago

                      Nup, I'm in South Australia.

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                      1. Ryan
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                        • 12 Years
                        8 years, 10 months ago

                        3 hours difference. Yeah that makes sense.

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  2. HeartOfTheCity
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    When do auto-subs occur in U-21? 17pts on bench #BenchWanker

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

      Should have already.

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  3. Which Midfielders Are Best At Stepping Up?
    Valar(Keith)
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Considering there's not much going on here i got a debate for you guys..
    What kind of Championship midfielder finds it easier to make the step up to the EPL?
    A) A Pacy Winger
    B) A Set Piece Hog
    C) A Skilled Mid who plays in the hole?

    Gonna try and collect some stats over the past 5 years.. got a feeling the Pacy wingers will win though. Pace is a great advantage at any level. Those fancy mids playing no.10 mostly get found out(Hoolahan, Taarabt, etc)... and apart from Charlie Adam i cant think of another set piece hog that had a breakout season in the EPL after the championship.
    I've got my eye on Redmond.. Really hoping he comes in ?@under 5

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Set pieces ie Snodgrass I reckon

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    2. Nickofoz
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      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Hmm that would be a good bit of research. I think A or C with a bit of B, although I'd probably prefer A over C.

      I'm thinking Matt Ritchie could be a great option

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    3. Shifty
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      highly doubt Redmond would come in under 5.

      To answer your question though, I think the set piece hogs. Promoted sides tend to rely alot more on set pieces imo, and invariably the set piece takes tend to benefit. That said, they have to be reasonably strong set piece takers.

      Snodgrass, Brady (when fit), Albrighton when played consistently.

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        all 3 play on the wing though.. though admittedly none of them are pacy 🙂 .. Gonna just go through some stats and make a list for fun though. got 3 hours off from work 🙂

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    4. Lateriser 12
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      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Charlie Adam.

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    5. Ryan
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      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      I disagree. Snodgrass was very handy with his set pieces and occasional central role. Redmond was pretty average last time around as well and I'm not sure he's improved that much. I'm guessing you won't find a clear trend and it will be a mixed result. Also there is the slight problem of #10's often taking set pieces as well so maybe a combination of A, B, C improves the odds?

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Yup.. going through some stats and getting a lot of combos... for eg. Snodgrass played on the wing and took set pieces. Same with Albrighton and Brady. No.10's seem to get found out more often than not though and fall prey to formation shuffles in the EPL. Set piece takers and pacy wingers / a combo of both look like the go to mids.

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        1. Ryan
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          • 12 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          I still think Ritchie could go well, does he take set pieces though?

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          1. Valar(Keith)
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            Winger who is nowhere near penalties.. though he does take freekicks. I have a feeling he's gonna come in at an awkward price considering the hype around him. wouldn't be surprised by 5.5/6 though i too expect him to do well.

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            1. Ryan
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              • 12 Years
              8 years, 10 months ago

              Good first up fixtures. Might even gamble on him as a 4th mid/rotator

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          2. Valar(Keith)
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            and i cant see kergomant or pitman playing much so wilson should be on penalties.. could be my go to cheap striker ahead of deeney. hence, why i'm trying to think of other options ahead of ritchie

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            1. Ryan
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              • 12 Years
              8 years, 10 months ago

              Deeney might be moving to a new club so definitely worth avoiding. Wilson does look a good bet so it'd be interesting to see the prices.

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              1. Nickofoz
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                • 9 Years
                8 years, 10 months ago

                Really? Deeney leaving?

                Haven't heard that, that'd be a surprise

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                1. Ryan
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                  • 12 Years
                  8 years, 10 months ago

                  Yeah a few clubs in the PL are looking at him because he'd be better value than Austin. Might be just a decoy to get Austin at a smaller price.

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                  1. Nickofoz
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                    • 9 Years
                    8 years, 10 months ago

                    Ah okay interesting.

                    Tbh I think Wilson is the best promoted FWD but I think Ritchie is the best promoted mid, so it's a toughie

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          3. Nickofoz
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            • 9 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            Yeah he takes all free kicks and no corners, but doesn't really have a chance at penalties.

            But I think I may take a gamble on him as 4th mid, will probably come in at 5.5 with good fixtures, took the most shots/created the most chances last year in the Championship from bournemouth.

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            1. Christina.
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 10 months ago

              Ritchie takes majority of the corners.

              Sloppy reading.

              😉

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              1. Nickofoz
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                • 9 Years
                8 years, 10 months ago

                Oh haha so he isn't on free kicks? Never mind, thought he was one of those all round set piece guys. Hm.

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                1. Christina.
                  • 14 Years
                  8 years, 10 months ago

                  He is.

                  😕

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                  1. Christina.
                    • 14 Years
                    8 years, 10 months ago

                    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/05/26/the-promoted-bournemouth/

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                    1. Nickofoz
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                      • 9 Years
                      8 years, 10 months ago

                      My bad haha, I'm tired 😀

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                      1. Christina.
                        • 14 Years
                        8 years, 10 months ago

                        Tired? "Wasting" to much time on unnecessary rotations pre season.

                        lol

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    6. Mr. Grv
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      A or C but most of the times A

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  4. Camp No No
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    So, what do we think: Hofmann being shite, will he be dropped for Volland to play CF?

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    1. New Ghost
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      volland's way more effective as a wide forward. hoffman plays a key role as the target man, despite being shite against serbia. still think he'll start - for one more fixture, at least.

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  5. New Ghost
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    these new arsenal kits are too slick. already pre-ordered 2 home kits (ozil & ramsey).

    I like to think of it as a direct contribution to cech's wages next season. 😆

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    1. Siva Mohan
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      and Ox's taxi fare to South West London 😉

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    2. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      If Chelsea really demands Ox in the deal, I don't think they'll do it and they shouldn't either.

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      1. New Ghost
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        looks like it'll be a cech-only deal.

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        1. Siva Mohan
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          they are planning to throw in Mikel as well in the deal.. dealing with Mou is tough..

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

            😆

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          2. New Ghost
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            throw in mikel and we'll throw in sanogol thanks 🙂

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            1. Siva Mohan
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 10 months ago

              you will regret 😉

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            2. Ryan
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              • 12 Years
              8 years, 10 months ago

              How old is Sanogo? Still room to improve maybe?

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              1. New Ghost
                • 11 Years
                8 years, 10 months ago

                22 years old.

                best case scenario is he turns into the next adebayor, imo.

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

                  He's got technique unlike Adebayor though. He may turn out to be one of those Arsenal players that fans regret to have slagged off. Like Ramsey.

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                  1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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                    • 14 Years
                    8 years, 10 months ago

                    ??? 😯
                    Adebayor has fantastic technique!

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

                      😆

                      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPXhVU0Xf-k

                      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BEey6gjh_g

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        2. Camp No No
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Should be. Chelsea isn't really in a position to make demands.

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    3. Saniul
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Please let's not buy Cech. I think Ospina will go if we buy Cech. 🙁

      ... When we could have had Leno and Ospina.

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      1. New Ghost
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        ospina is steady and dependable. I have nothing against him.

        however, cech will take us to the next level, the way van der saar did when he joined united at the same age (33). our backline will be even better knowing that petr's behind them.

        taking cech from chelsea will also land a psychological blow to mou and the blues.

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        1. dribbler
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          they don't think you're a threat so they're giving you a good player...what was that about psychological blows again?

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

            You read this all wrong. Mou is reluctant to let Cech go to Arsenal, he's gritting his teeth there and tries to get something more than money back in return just because he thinks Arsenal is a threat and fears Cech making Arsenal too strong.

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  6. FPL Blow-In
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Is schweinsteiger likely to join Manchester United? Strong rumours behind it but he is 30 now and will likely cost a pretty penny? Would it be a good move for United in the long term?

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    1. Ryan
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      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      It would have been nice to have him 4 years ago when that rumour first started and never ceased.

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      1. FPL Blow-In
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah true. He only has a year left on his current contract and is set to talk with Pep.

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    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Pretty sure it's one of those rumours that pops up every single season with no merit

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    3. Saniul
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Bayern don't think he is good enough for the team anymore, but do they really have any proper backup?

      Lahm needs to go back to RB, Bayern need him there... Alonso is like 35 now?... Rode and Gaudino are not exactly top-class.

      Can't see them selling.

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  7. Siva Mohan
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    After just one season in La Liga, Mario Mandzukic is on his way to Italy. Juventus had reached an agreement with the striker on a contract and now Marotta reached an agreement with Atletico today in Madrid. With Tevez is on his way back to Argentina, Juventus acted quickly to add a new striker.

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    1. Siva Mohan
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Juventus will pay Atletico €15 million plus €3 million in bonuses. The striker will sign a 3 year deal with annual salary of €3.5 million with an option for a fourth season.

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    2. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Very different striker than the one they lost, have to say.

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    3. New Ghost
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      11M right? ridiculous bargain

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    4. Ryan
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      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Tevez finally gets to go home. I get the feeling he never enjoyed being in europe, not even for a minute.

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      1. Siva Mohan
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        fantastic player and a work horse..

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        1. Ryan
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          • 12 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Brilliant player. Such a shame he never really adjusted to a different culture/language.

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        2. Camp No No
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Yeah, too bad he's such a dumbass.

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    5. Saniul
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Was always one of my favorite footballers, Carlos Tevez. I think he would have done better if Europe suited him a little more.

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

        I don't think it's so much about Europe suiting or not to him, it's about him being incredibly stupid and having his career hijacked by a criminal agent.

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          • 14 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          +42
          Totally agree with this - especially the effing agent.

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      2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        • 14 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Have you a view on Petkovic, Saniul?

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  8. Siva Mohan
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Chicharito and Atletico Madrid are in talks.

    Inter and Atlético Madrid reached agreement for Miranda for €12.5m

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  9. Saniul
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    I think Arsenal MUST buy one of Kondogbia or Schneiderlin, or this could be yet another non-title challenging season.

    I agree Coquelin is really good, but he has not played 50 games a season ever yet in his career. With the back-up being Arteta/Flamini/Bielik, you'd expect him to 38 PL and 10+ CL games if he is not injured, can he keep it up?

    Also being forced to play one of his backups for an extended period of time will not end well at all.

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

      Nobody will play the whole season of top domestic league and CL in midfield.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        • 14 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Sanchez might ... he's a nutter! 😉

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

          Even he won't, and he's much more of a forward. It's most taxing to play in CM, nobody does a whole season there, with CL included.

          If they play Coquelin day-in day-out, he'll be injured by January and then they're in emergency to buy a new DM who'll be injured too when the big games are played in May (if Arsenal will get to play any).

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  10. Je suis le chat
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Ticker handy but do wonder with some fixtures and how its calculated. Che home to Swansea should be a strong blue instead of white/grey. Costa and co. tend to shred the Swa defence.

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

      Ticker evaluates only the opponent, not the team whose fixtures you're viewing. That said, they're still wrong about Swans.

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      1. Je suis le chat
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        I see - pity its not more sophisticated. Be nice if it used previous 5 years data on head to heads.

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

          I think it's usefulness is precisely in considering only the opponent value. You have other tools to evaluate the team you're viewing.

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      That is why I make my own.

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    3. GreenWindmill
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      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      This is a classic debate. As Camp Mou says above, it is only intended to highlight swings in opposition difficulty, it isn't supposed to predict likely results. You have to layer your own opinion of whether a team will take advantage of the fixtures or not.

      It could try to take both teams into account but that would end up with Chelsea, Man City, Arsenal having almost unbroken blue fixtures and the promoted teams having nothing but red.

      I can see the arguments either way but that's the situation and I think it's here to stay 🙂

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      1. Je suis le chat
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        It should be called the Thicker! Mind you, don't want to make the game too easy.

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      2. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Exactly this.

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    4. dribbler
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      arsenal 0 swansea 1...how soon they forget!!!

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    5. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      My ticker says it's a terrific fixture for a Chelsea CS (Swansea only scored 19 away goals last season, and Chelsea got 11 CSs at home), and only 'light blue/grey' for attacking returns (Swansea got more away CSs than home CSs last season)

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

        I agree that Swans is overrated in the fixture. Probably paying too much attention to overall results - Swans had relatively many CS's last season, conceded only 27 goals away from home (just 4 more than Chelsea), and finished 8th in the away only table as well as in overall. Results like the one at Emirates make them look like a strong away team.

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  11. Nickofoz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Whittaker is Norwich's current RB. If the Yedlin loan goes ahead, can we be sure he'll be nailed on?

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    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      With Chuck Norwich around, only one thing is certain.

      Rotation.

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  12. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Everybody needs to calm down.

    Forget about 38 weeks of rotation.

    Look at the first 4 gameweeks(after which we have a break). My TV was 100.9m after 4 weeks in 2014/15.

    Then look at the next 4 weeks,up to GW 8, after which we have another break. My TV was 103.6m after 8 weeks in 2014/15.

    Yes, I know it's TV and not a "true" indication of money available, but we will be able to afford the star players.

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    1. QPR expects... glory!
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      *6 weeks

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      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        ?

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      *rotation until the January Wild Card

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      1. Zombie
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Never pans out as planned in my experience

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          • 14 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Well, it does in mine. Perhaps your prep is faulty?

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          1. Zombie
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            Next time more salt, less pepper. The trusted ones over the flair 😉

            Wasn't so bad though. Started with GW1 rank of 15K and couple of hits here and there and sorted

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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              • 14 Years
              8 years, 10 months ago

              Excellent!
              That was very good! Perhaps you are expecting too much? Watch out for players and teams that perform away, e.g. WBA.

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            2. Billy Gilmore
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 10 months ago

              What needed sorting with a GW1 rank of 15k? That's a fooking dream start.

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              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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                • 14 Years
                8 years, 10 months ago

                - or this ^^^! 😆

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      2. Jaws
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        • 9 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        You mean defensive rotation, right? Or upfront as well?

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    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      I just budget 16 points for hits first 4 weeks. Worked a treat, last Season.

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      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah, this is going to be first time in 8 yrs I save WC.

        lol

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        1. Billy Gilmore
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          No you won't

          lol

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          1. Zombie
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            this

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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              • 14 Years
              8 years, 10 months ago

              Unkind. I believe in the Potato. 😉

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              1. Christina.
                • 14 Years
                8 years, 10 months ago

                Thks Doos. These youngsters give us no respect.

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                1. Billy Gilmore
                  • 11 Years
                  8 years, 10 months ago

                  lol

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                2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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                  • 14 Years
                  8 years, 10 months ago

                  😀

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                3. Zombie
                  • 11 Years
                  8 years, 10 months ago

                  😆

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    4. Billy Gilmore
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      TV is so overrated

      lol

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      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        True. Who wants to watch TV when you can have sex.

        lol

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        1. dribbler
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          my wife

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      2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        • 14 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        No, it isn't. 😛

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    5. Ryan
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      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Depends. Did you WC early? getting the obvious bandwagons on a WC will certainly help with TV in the following weeks.

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      1. Ryan
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        • 12 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Its also impossible to pre-judge affordability without knowing prices and without knowing if there will be any adjustment to the price changes.

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        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Of course, just saying as most have their panties in a knot to afford Kun+Haz+Alexis+Ivan.

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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            • 14 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            I will have those four, plus proper goalies! 😉

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            1. Christina.
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 10 months ago

              Alexis not being rested after Copa Cabana?

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              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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                • 14 Years
                8 years, 10 months ago

                Only if he is sedated. Which they will probably do!!! 🙂

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                1. Christina.
                  • 14 Years
                  8 years, 10 months ago

                  What prices you expect for those 4?

                  12.5+11.5+11+7.5?

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          2. Ryan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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            • 12 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            For good reason. I expect the prices to be much tougher.

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            1. Christina.
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 10 months ago

              Maybe, but there are always "enablers". Every season.

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              1. Ryan
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                • 12 Years
                8 years, 10 months ago

                They are hard to spot before GW1 yet easy to spot by GW12. In GW1 nothing looks that easy.

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                1. Christina.
                  • 14 Years
                  8 years, 10 months ago

                  Last season people started with:

                  Siggy(6.5m)/Mata/Ramsey/Cesc
                  Rooney/Costa/8m

                  ...and had 2x4.5m keepers and the cash for a 5.5m + 5m def.(and no 4m bench fodder)

                  Oh, and this team had 0.5 in the bank in GW 1!

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                  1. Christina.
                    • 14 Years
                    8 years, 10 months ago

                    That team finished 592 OR.

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                  2. GreenWindmill
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 12 Years
                    8 years, 10 months ago

                    Of course - those three mids were all 9.0 and the forwards were both 10.5. If you wanted to put the players you mention above in there (Kun+Haz+Alexis+Ivan) then you'll need an extra:

                    2m in defence
                    4m in midfield
                    2.5m in attack

                    (approximately, obviously)

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                    1. Christina.
                      • 14 Years
                      8 years, 10 months ago

                      I don't think there will be much movement in price of Mata/Ramsey/Cesc. Alexis will hopefully be rested to give us a couple of GW's to build TV.

                      Ivan is the one most will chop I'm sure.

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                      1. GreenWindmill
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 12 Years
                        8 years, 10 months ago

                        Sorry, I meant if you intended to have the 4 players mentioned and were going to put them in your team instead of a 5.5 defender, two 9.0 mids and a 10.5 attacker you'd need to find that much extra budget.

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                      2. Christina.
                        • 14 Years
                        8 years, 10 months ago

                        Of course, lets hope for some rest/rotation/injuries( :sad:) to force our hand and help us.

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                      3. GreenWindmill
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 12 Years
                        8 years, 10 months ago

                        Same every year - we can't afford everyone we want and have to make sacrifices/gambles. It's an inherent part of the game that makes it frustrating and wonderful 🙂

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      2. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        I WC in Gw 5. That only led to 0.3m increase from TV from Gw 4, but obv set me up on all the bandwagons and led to a 1.8m increase in TV between GW 5 - 7.

        I'm sure the same effect can be achieved with some FT's and a hit or two.

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        1. Ryan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 12 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Also you no longer have any dead weight losing value, that also makes a big difference. Don't underestimate the value of an early WC when it comes to TV.

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          1. Christina.
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            Let's hope FPL stick to the price movements/ratio's from 2014/15. The year before was a nightmare.

            The slower the better.

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            1. Ryan
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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              • 12 Years
              8 years, 10 months ago

              I don't think either season was ideal. I reckon they could tweak it a little more.

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              1. Christina.
                • 14 Years
                8 years, 10 months ago

                Yeah, I guess they have some bright sparks tweaking the formulas etc.

                I just don't appreciate being "rushed" into decisions when it comes to transfers.

                It works for some(like in 2013/14 Ramey/Yayagate), but not for me.

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                1. Ryan
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • Has Moderation Rights
                  • 12 Years
                  8 years, 10 months ago

                  I don't mind either way really, its the same rules for everyone. I like learning to adapt and just get on with it. I think a happy medium between the last two seasons would be ideal.

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    6. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Defence is the one area we can pick rotating/nailed players and forget for a while. Need to avoid hits and use free transfers for the big boys coming back from Copa.

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      1. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Why not just get 3 reliable defenders to start every week from good teams? There might be value in the United and Spurs defence alongside a big hitter like Ivanovic/Koscielny.

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        1. Je suis le chat
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Don't want to pay 7.5- 8m for Ivan as fixtures are a bit iffy. Kos injury prone. Happier to buy Haz, Caz and co and take the free cleanie bps when they come.

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  13. Slumdog Mignolet.
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Does Southampton buying this RB mean that Clyne is on his way for sure?

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    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Yes

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      1. Mr. Grv
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Should united get him ?

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  14. Hasselbaink Forever - Defoe…
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Spotted the BAPS van on its summer break

    http://imgur.com/LGGK4sm

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  15. GreenWindmill
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Ha. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyTK2JLmwFE&sns=em

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    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Pre prices, what sort of cost layout are you having in mind for your team?

      Don't worry, I won't buggumark your comment!

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      1. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Hand on heart I don't have a layout in mind - I'll be hopelessly swayed by players I think are bargains (but aren't really) and by whatever bandwagons are trundling off cliffs.

        If I had to take a guess I'd say it will be dull and template along the lines of:

        4.5, 4.5 (or maybe 5.0, 4.0)
        5.5, 5.0, 4.5, 4.5, 4.0
        10.0, 9.5, 9.0, 6.5, 5.0
        10.5, 9.0, 8.0

        But obviously that's pure speculation and a fully fit and rested Aguero/Sanchez in GW1 would probably change everything.

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        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          No Hazard...

          *buggumarked

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          1. GreenWindmill
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            Fabregas is the one to go for there.

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            1. Christina.
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 10 months ago

              Yeah, he had a dream start last season. Probably the main reason why I WC in GW 5.

              lol

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        2. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          No Mane 😯

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          1. Christina.
            • 14 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            Yeah, he is the one player who worries me. I just don't have an idea what he is going to come in at price wise?

            7.5-8.5m?

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          2. GreenWindmill
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            He's the 10.0 😉

            Nah, seriously - you're crediting me with having put way more thought into this than I have, I haven't even looked at the fixture list properly yet!

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    2. Messi & fabregas
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      🙂

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  16. Messi & fabregas
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone managed to create a 5 way rotation (play 3) ?

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    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      For half a season? Nobody would stick to it

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    2. Jaws
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      It's a myth. Select 2 top class defenders and look for the best rotation with your remaining 3 defenders. Your remaing 3 defenders should cost you roughly 13m.

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  17. PurpleCobras
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Morning guys. Euro U21s fantasy - do we know why Petkovic didn't play the other day? Also, any must have players emerging for the second set of games??

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  18. Siva Mohan
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Real Madrid's Asier Illarramendi set for £15 million move to Anfield

    - The Telegraph

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    1. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      this cant be true???

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      1. Siva Mohan
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        I think so.. quality player..

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    2. Doolittle
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      I'd be amazed if this happens. This reeks of "player may leave foreign club, pick a big English club out of a hat, pluck a number from somewhere".

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      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        yeah, I really can't see this happening. Especially as i haven't really seen it given any real credibility before the telegraph reported this

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        1. Doolittle
          • 11 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          It's only in the Telegraph's rumour section, and the source they have is The Metro.

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          1. internal error
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            well back into my depressive state I go......

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            1. Ryan
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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              • 12 Years
              8 years, 10 months ago

              At least you have Ings 😉

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      2. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Yup, but the facts are that Real doesn't use him, can as well sell, Liverpool is looking for just anything that could make them better. Illaramendi certainly would.

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    3. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Illarramendi confirmed △

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    4. Mr. Grv
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Would be excellent signing for liverpool

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    5. Messi & fabregas
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      i dont think so

      so many mids aready can henderson allen lucas milner coutinho llallana all play central mids

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  19. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Watford have bid £7,5mil for winger Diego Perotti. He scored 4 goals and made 5 assists in 27 games last season, but also 5 yellows

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    1. Siva Mohan
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Watford owner by Italian?

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  20. schlupptheweek
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Berahino didn't even play and for some reason my Illori points haven't been added from the bench. Can a defender not sub in a forward or something?

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  21. Doolittle
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    What transfers are people making in U21? I can already feel my interest waning...

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    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Wholesale.

      WC

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      1. Doolittle
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Who's your Berahino replacement? We get 2FTs, and I still don't know enough to want to drastically change my team.

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        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          I don't own Bera. That's the only positive to come out of GW 1 so far. lol

          England are kak, just like the previous U21 Euro's. Wont surprise me if they lose all their games, once again and don't score a single goal.

          Kudo's to the managers backing Sweden/serbia from the off.

          I will probably stop playing this weekend.

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    2. J0E
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Well I'm on a staggering 30 points so far, but will plough on. I think given JWP's early substitution and Hoffman not being the striker I was led to believe he was I will do those two out for Kane and Leitner/Can. I think England will score, they have to. I think Germany are just about the safest options out there.

      Beradi is another good option, but I already have Belotti and Portugal look a tough side to beat.

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      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        I had Leitner. Part of the reason I WC. He didn't turn out to be so influential as I thought. Also subbed early, although that could be due to them having a red card.

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      2. Doolittle
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        I've got Leitner, Petkovic and Berahino who need sorting. Already got Berardi and Volland, no money to play with.

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        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          At least you have Berardi. I took (c) from Volland to Belotti.

          😡

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          1. bitm2007
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            Said keeping Volland was a wise move yesterday.

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            1. Christina.
              • 14 Years
              8 years, 10 months ago

              Hindsight is a brilliant attribute. With Sweden getting a red card early on and had Belotti taking the penalty it could have made a big difference.

              No biggy, Maccy D's is for gambling. That's the way the tournie is set up and that's the way Im playing it.

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              1. bitm2007
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 10 months ago

                Most of us probably made substitution mistakes, Bardi (-1) for Busk (3) was mine. I hate stick or twist.

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                1. Christina.
                  • 14 Years
                  8 years, 10 months ago

                  Yeah, I also brought Bardi and also had Rugani. I really thought I would get a double Italy CS.

                  We will probably get another curveball with lots of CS's in round 2.

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                  1. bitm2007
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 9 Years
                    8 years, 10 months ago

                    Bringing in Kadlac, to splash cash on Defence

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                    1. Lucy.
                      • 10 Years
                      8 years, 10 months ago

                      I'm dumping Romagnoli and bringing in Kadlec. 🙂

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                      1. bitm2007
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 9 Years
                        8 years, 10 months ago

                        Can't decide who drop for Kadlec (Hoffman, Belotti or Kane). Edging towards Kane.

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                2. Lucy.
                  • 10 Years
                  8 years, 10 months ago

                  I'd hate stick or twist if it felt like the main competition of the season but as it's a bit of light-hearted fun, where we don't know too much about a very short competition, I quite like just having a go. Fortunately for me, the C change worked out - Volland -> Berardi.

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                  1. bitm2007
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 9 Years
                    8 years, 10 months ago

                    I'd be in favour of dropping stick or twist, and letting all squad points count.

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    3. Gooner97
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Berahino to Belotti...

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    4. Judas
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      After my portugal cleanie and silva assist im not doing too badly. But I will probably get another portugal defender in and maybe belotti

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      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        score?

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    5. bitm2007
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Kadlac in, to free up cash to strengthen elsewhere. Three big hitters up frount is to top heavy, but do I lose Hoffman, Belotti or Kane ?.

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      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Sweden to keep on being giant killers?

        Kadlec vs Thelin for me.

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    6. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      I'll look tomorrow but I may be wildcarding - Romagnoli, Petkovic not in favour, Kliment a big risk and the rest of my players looking a bit rubbish. Stupid game anyway.

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      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Maccy D Stupidsized.

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  22. Mr. Grv
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Those who think Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo's talent is out of this world might now argue the point with even greater conviction after a new galaxy was named 'CR7'.

    Astronomers working at the European Southern Observatory (ESO) have found what they say is the brightest galaxy yet discovered in the early universe.

    They have named it 'Cosmic Redshift 7' - abbreviated to 'CR7' - as a means of measuring the celestial body's place along the timescale of the universe.

    LOL

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  23. Gooner97
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Love the new West Ham kit.

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    1. Mr. Grv
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Link?

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      1. Gooner97
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        https://www.facebook.com/westhamunitedofficial/photos/a.139852146048010.17453.129911763708715/996314327068450/?type=1&theater

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  24. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Annoyingly, I think Argentina and Chile will go all the way in the Copa America.

    Aguero, Di Maria, Sanchez 😥

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    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      When does that end?

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        SATURDAY 4 July 2015

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        1. King Nil Miss ✩
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Plenty of time to recover.

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        2. King Nil Miss ✩
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          A fortnights holidays and back to work.

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          1. Piggs Boson
            • 12 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            They've just played a WC, a Premier League season, and a Copa America. I think they need more than a 2 week break.

            Also, they miss a large chunk of pre-season. Managers hate that.

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            1. King Nil Miss ✩
              • 13 Years
              8 years, 10 months ago

              Indeed, but how much time do you think its advisable for a top athlete to do nothing but Thai masseuses?

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        3. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Enough time if no injuries me thinks. Obv wont take part in pre season.

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    2. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      And Lamela. Won't someone think of Lamela?

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      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        😆

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      2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Only the lonely ... 😉

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    3. Saniul
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Good thing we can give Sanchez a couple of extra weeks off with no qualification matches anymore.
      Walcott and Ox on the wings FTW

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  25. bitm2007
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Any rotation charts showing teams against every opponent ?.

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  26. Moin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone came up with Keeper Rotation Combo?

    I'm thinking Lei-Whm but this might be expensive

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    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      2 x 4.5

      Who ever that might be. Not a penny more.

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      1. Lucy.
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        I may squeeze out an extra 0.5 for a really good rotation... but probably not.

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      2. Saniul
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        4.5 + 4.0 like last season for me.

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      3. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        5 and 4,5 for me

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    2. Messi & fabregas
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      wba+bournmouth , sun +stk, wham +bourn, wham + Newcastle, sun + Newcastle , nor+new, nor+soton are all ok options imo

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      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        ooh thanks!

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        1. Messi & fabregas
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          it all depends on the prices imo

          if wba or panti are 5 or less they will be in most combos imo

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

      WBA-BOU is a smooth one if it's clear who will be the n°1 BOU goalie.

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  27. New article posted
    King Nil Miss ✩
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/06/19/great-expectations-yannick-bolasie/

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    1. Gaz Downright
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 8 months ago

      i'd say that's a miss

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  28. ZTF
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Kolarov nailed on?

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  29. Gaz Downright
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 8 months ago

    How long will Myhill be a starter?

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