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The Numbers Game – 2014/15 Review – Stoke City

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Following a successful first season at the Britannia for Mark Hughes, in which he guided Stoke to a ninth-place finish, expectations were high as the Potters headed into the 2014/15 campaign. The former Blackburn boss continued his side’s evolution, bringing in the likes of Bojan Krkic from Barcelona and Victor Moses on a season-long loan from Chelsea, while Phil Bardsley and Mame Biram Diouf added physicality at both ends of the pitch. That balance of style and substance ultimately proved successful, with Stoke finishing in ninth place once again.

In this members article, we will take an in-depth look at Hughes’ second season in charge, analysing the main goal threats and creators and comparing the numbers from the 2013/14 and 2014/15 campaigns under the Welshman.

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  1. Kirwan24
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Okay, did some more Tinkering, some opinions would be terrific.

    Schmeichel
    Mertesacker Azpi Cedric
    Hendo Fab Chadli Payet Silva
    Rooney Costa

    Hennessey Ighalo Smith Baker.

    Hennessey probably won't play but I'm happy with Schmeichel for the first few weeks at least, plus it freed up a bit of cash.
    I think I like the idea of Hendo + Chadli and Rooney + Costa.
    Any thoughts?

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    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      needs benteke

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      1. Forever mirin
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        With Ings, Origi and possibly Balo lurking, dont you think it's possible Benteke is eased in the first few GW's? New team, needing time to settle and all that..

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        1. goriuanx
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Nope. He's starting gw1

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          1. Forever mirin
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Straight in my team if he does. On pens u think?

            Crossing thing is a myth too.

            "The Belgian striker has been assisted for twenty-eight league goals in his time with the Villans, and of those eight have been from crosses (though not including corners; we’ll cover those in a later section). This means that 29% of his strikes have required a ball in from wide areas.

            In the Premier League over the same period, there have been 627 goals created via crosses, from a total of 2,042 net-bulgers that have been assisted; 31% in percentage terms, so a slightly higher proportion than Benteke."

            Google: "The truth about Christian Benteke" for the full article. Great read.

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            1. goriuanx
              • 13 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              Not sure. I think hendo May have pens and cheers! Will find it and give it a read

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        2. Kirwan24
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          This.
          Staying away from him for a bit. See how he goes and make a move later if I feel the need to.

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          1. Jimmers
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Tekkers is the finished article, hence the fee. He starts GW1

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        3. il Brutto
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Balo will not play another game for Liverpool. Ings and Origi are rotation players.

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          1. Forever mirin
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            I agree, but that was not the point. My concern is for GW 1 (and maybe 2), and Ings/Origi may be handed a start.

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    2. Mav3rick
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I think the midfield looks a bit light-weight to be honest although all three of the cheaper picks could come off big time I'd prefer only two positions like that to manage. I think you could cut a bit from defence and maybe drop a 0.5 on Fabs to get two 8.5 mids in alongside Silva?

      https://ratemyteam.uk - Please Rate Responsibly

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  2. Kizza_10
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Can I get peoples thoughts or ratings out of ten please.

    Courtois
    Cedric Mertesacker Azpili
    Hazard Cazorla Hendo Silva
    Deeney Benteke Rooney

    Subs:
    Hennessy, Targett, Baker, Wanyama

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    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      10/10

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      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        As a Liverpool fan, you'd have Henderson over Milner? Why?

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        1. GreennRed
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Have neither. Better attacking options for same price or less.

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          1. Drip Doctor
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Such as?

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            1. GreennRed
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              Ritchie, Cabaye (dependant on him at 10), maybe Ibe, Grealish, Arnautovic, Adam, Bolasie, Puncheon ......................

              Anyone not holding mids !

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              1. Wilshere Knowledge
                • 10 Years
                8 years, 9 months ago

                Neither are holding mids though, they're both playing in front of a holding mid.

                Grealish is in a poor team, with no decent striker, not great fixtures, and managed just 1 assist in 800 minutes last season, and you think he's a better shout?

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                1. GreennRed
                  • 12 Years
                  8 years, 9 months ago

                  He's cheaper and he should improve on his first season. At least he's primarily an attacking player. Then he'll sign for Ireland 🙂

                  Who are they playing in front of ? Can or Lucas ? They're mainly defensive mids, not attacking mids. Better go for a more attacking player I reckon.

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                  1. Wilshere Knowledge
                    • 10 Years
                    8 years, 9 months ago

                    They were playing 433 in the pre-season games, and Allen and Lucas were taking turns as the defensive midfielder. (Can not yet back from the U21 tournament)

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                    1. GreennRed
                      • 12 Years
                      8 years, 9 months ago

                      Check this. So many ways Rodgers could go.

                      http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2015360-complete-analysis-of-jordan-hendersons-liverpool-role

                      I know both of them are well capable of being attacking forces, I just think a more usually attacking player is a better pick until we know the story. If I had to pick either to be the attacker it'd be Henderson.

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                      1. Wilshere Knowledge
                        • 10 Years
                        8 years, 9 months ago

                        I'd certainly advocate Hendo over Milner as well.

                        I'm sure they'll at least start 433, but if roles do change, it would be something to look at.

                        Hendo's main strengths are getting involved at both end, though.

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        2. goriuanx
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Hendo is the focal point to everything that happens in the team. There'll be weeks where Milner outscored him but in pretty set on Hendo. Crazy amount of assists last season when he was the water carrier in the midfield for Gerrard. Now he's the main man

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        3. Kizza_10
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Will Henderson not be on pens,free kicks and corners?

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          1. Drip Doctor
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Is Milner not better at free kicks and corners?

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            1. Drip Doctor
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              Coutinho takes corners too.

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            2. GreennRed
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              That's the thing. One will hold and one will go forward so neither might have great returns. Clyne could have better FPL stats for 5.5m, some CS and the odd assist and less frequent goal plus baps. Listening to Talksport now and they reckon Ibe will push hard for a spot. Benteke, Firmino, Coutinho, likely decent attacking returns.

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          2. Jimmers
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Tekkers on pens.

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            1. n-doggg
              • 11 Years
              8 years, 9 months ago

              whats the route to aguero and sanchez?

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  3. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Feel like Oscar is being overlooked on here. He's finally had a summer off and their isn't much competition for his place in the squad. 8.5 is a great price.

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    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      he's good but not quite benteke

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      1. kapulasta
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        I have always liked Oscar so bit biased, but I agree he could offer value way to Chelsea attack, and usually doesn't fall too far off others pace. Having him atm as my cover for team:
        De gea krul
        Azpi Cedric bacuna ( distin morgan)
        Sterling oscar Walcott Milner (young)
        Rooney benteke adebayor (assuming villa move)

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    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      You can almost guarantee he'll be benched against Man City, though.

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    3. il Brutto
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      He will be rotated again.

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  4. Dumpo
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    A) Haz, Silva, Ritchie, Azpi
    B) Fabs, Sterling, Caz, Ivan

    So tough... The Hazard money goes far.

    Help a FPL addict out

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    1. Bøss ⭐
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      B) much more balanced

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      1. Dumpo
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks... leaning towards selling Haz.

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    2. il Brutto
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      A will bring you more points.

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  5. 11SPECIALONE11
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Why am I struggling to find a position I want a City player in. Besides Agureo, I'm not badly keen on Yaya or Sterling. No need to mention the city defenders.

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

      Kun is all you need.

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      1. 11SPECIALONE11
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah I agree man. I cant find anyplace in this team for a city player.


        Cech

        Ivanovic -- Koscielny -- Clyne

        Hazard -- Henderson -- Cazorla -- Depay -- Wanyama

        Costa -- Benteke

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    2. Kirwan24
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Silva could be a solid option. He'll either be out wide in a three man attack with Sterling and Aguero or through the centre imo.

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      1. 11SPECIALONE11
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Silva was the first name on my first team, but I decided to spread the wealth.

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  6. Rider on the Storm
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    yaya or sterling

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    1. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Yaya

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  7. Beatle
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Repost as bottom of last page.

    RMT lads:

    Schmeichel/Schwarzer
    Azpi/ Merte/ Huth/ Bassong/ Kaboul
    Wally/ Haz/ Yaya/ Young/ Anya
    Rooney/ Benteke/ Pelle

    Haven't seen much love for Young but he's sure to start no??

    Not a massive fan of Pelle but they've great fixtures.

    Thoughts??

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    1. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I'm still not getting the Rooney hype.

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

        He's a definite for me. Good fixtures plus nailed on striker

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        1. Drip Doctor
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Personally see Depay or Mata at 2m less as more appealing prospects.

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

            I see Young as more appealing than those cause of the price diff

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      2. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Living off his reputation from 5 years ago.

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

          17 goals, 12 assists season before last...

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      3. MeloZola
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Rooney going to actually be playing up top this season, all season. Can't see him being dropped for the "secret signing" as he's their captain

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    2. Lovren an elevator
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Doubling up on Leicester def?! Do u think they'll get clean sheets? Also should u go for hamer instead of schwarzer?
      Apart from that everything looks in order. Who are you gonna rotate bassong with?

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      1. Rotation City
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        I have the same double, and I'm always thinking the same thing.
        Then I always arrive back to:
        1) Huth is a huge goal threat for 4.5m
        2) Schmackers is primed for save points

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        1. Lovren an elevator
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          What about Panti tho? He's the king of save points and surely Sunderland are capable of more cleansheets? I'm not arguing tho, I'm caught in 2 minds myself. Huth is alot more of a gosl threat than Morgan then?

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  8. Bøss ⭐
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Ok, here's another potential one

    a) Hazard and Benteke
    b) Costa and Walcott

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    1. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Pass, too difficult.

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      1. FPL Maldini
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        a

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    2. MeloZola
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      A - too many options in the Arsenal midfeild and Wenger loves Giroud

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      1. Jimmers
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        He loves Wally too

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    3. MB10
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      A

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    4. InvertedWinger
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Atleast 3 of these 4

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      1. Jimmers
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        If not all 4 !

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  9. GuyMalibu
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    A) Schneiderlin + 4.5 defender

    or

    B) Ritchie + 4.0 defender

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

      How about Ki and 4.5 def?

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      1. GuyMalibu
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Going with that feeling on the back of my neck with Schneiderlin

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      2. Nikodemus
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        I would go with Ki and 4.5 def

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  10. Dušan Citizen
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    I am sorry, guys, but which team looks better? 🙂

    1. Schmeichel - Butland
    Azpi - Jenkinson - Martin - Francis - Kaboul
    Hazard - Ozil - Depay - STERLING - BENTALEB
    Aguero - Wilson - VARDY

    2. Schmeichel - Butland
    Azpi - Jenkinson - Martin - Francis - Kaboul
    Hazard - Ozil - Depay - TADIC/HENDO - WALTERS
    Aguero - Wilson - MITROVIC

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    1. Big Sum
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      3.Schmeichel - Butland
      Azpi - Jenkinson - Martin - Francis - Kaboul
      Hazard - Ozil - Depay - TADIC/HENDO - BENTALEB
      Aguero - Wilson - someone else

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      1. Daaf
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Tough choice, since I would pick neither ;). If have to choose 2: that gives more options and Mitrovic could be Sakho, 1 is too weak imo with vardy and wilson starting every game and no 5th mid. Option number 3 with Sakho/Lukaku/Pelle is better than 1 & 2 in my opinion.

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    2. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Neither - poor front 3

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    3. TRIMM-TRABB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I don't really like either as all your money is in Aguero who almost certainly won't play a full 90 for the first 4 weeks

      But if I had to pick I'd say v1

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  11. Valar(Keith)
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Just gonna post my draft here before sleeping.. probably the only time i'm posting one since the fpl opening day excitement..

    Ruddy Butland
    Cedric Lescott Huth OShea Francis
    Ozil Sterling Mane Payet 4.5
    Rooney Costa Benteke

    Got a GW 13 WC planned so my defense has been based on that. Nyt

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    1. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Pretty awesome that.

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        thanks 🙂

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    2. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Note: if Aguero is fit then Sterling Mane Payet becomes Milner Cabaye Aguero

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        oops theres a Rooney in the non aguero and a Mata in the aguero plan

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    3. Lovren an elevator
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Nice team. How are you working your rotation of your defenders?
      I'm guessing the 4.5 mid will be Anya or wanayama?
      Front 3 are powerful

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        not looking at rotation.. just going with the teams with the best fixtures over the first 12 gws(planning a WC in the GW 13 international break).. they happen to come cheap too!

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  12. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Why is sakho being considered as a good option ? Pre season form ?

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    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Decent team, decent player, great fixtures after gw1.

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

      Good home fixtures

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    3. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Payet , proven in the Premier League , Good opening fixtures , Bilic has a reputation for playing attacking football and pre season form

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  13. andy85wsm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Who's already put Benteke in their team then?

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    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Berbinho's Forehead 🙂

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      1. MeloZola
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        hahahahah

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      2. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Good lad 😉

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

      Been there since I made my team.

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      1. Gilbo88
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Same

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    3. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      o/

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    4. MB10
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      He's been there since the start for me

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    5. Flynniesta
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I've got a BAD front 3

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    6. stilicho
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      At Villa the entire strategy was based around Benteke and playing to his strengths. I'm probably missing something but I don't see why his fpl prospects should be so greatly improved by his moving.

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  14. Butthead
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Brunt has quite good stats for a 5.5. Why's no one getting him?

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

      He'll be playing left back

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    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      City and Chelsea in his opening 3 fixtures

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

        Ah

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  15. Adderz
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Need someone to buy Glenn Murray. 7 goals and 5 assists in 868 minutes last season.

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      New striker.

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  16. Bartowski
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Be interested to see which of the two teams below people think is better. One was the first team I did and the other is two weeks of solid ruddy tinkering:

    Courtois / Krul

    Azp / Morgan / Francis / Alderweireld / Targett

    Wally / Mata / Ritchie / Cabaye / Hendo

    Kane / Sakho / Aguero

    OR

    Fab / Hen

    Azp / Cresswell / Clyne / Huth / Targett

    Carzorla / Mata / Payet / Mahrez / Milner

    Benteke / Rodriguez / Aguero

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  17. IrishDevil
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Hi all. This is my first comment on here! All thoughts greatly appreciated.

    1m in the bank. Not willing to spend it as I need it to get Aguero in for Rooney.

    Ruddy Butland
    Azpi Richards Cedric Huth Coates
    Hazard Silva Mane Puncheon Bentaleb
    Kane Rooney Wilson

    Thinking of going Kane and Hazard to Costa and Fabregas but leaning towards keeping what I have.

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

      Good side bar Puncheon. They've tough fixtures

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      1. IrishDevil
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Who would you suggest for the same price?

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    2. Dumpo
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      ''1m in the bank. Not willing to spend it as I need it to get Aguero in for Rooney.''

      Is that a lure? Am I a fish biting away?

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      1. IrishDevil
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        That 1m is staying in the bank!

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    3. Harper (No more Penandes)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Same GK rotation as me!
      Ivan over azpi, aston villa defence very suspect.
      great midfield, anya at 4.5 better than bentaleb maybe?
      I have the costa, fabregas combo, think how well they started last season!

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      1. IrishDevil
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        I originally had Ivan but can't fit him in now. Anya won't start.My problem with Costa/ Fabregas is that so many people have Hazard so it's saferto risk not falling behind and with his price he's tough to get in later

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    4. Jay_
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Hello mate, solid team but may as well spend the 1m, Puncheon to Chadli/Milner/Hendo off the top of my head I'd say

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        1. IrishDevil
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          I'm not going to budge on that 1m!

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      • Shipstontrev
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        No Arsenal then?

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        1. IrishDevil
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Can't fit anyone in but I would like to have Walcott

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    5. Scotty B
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Cech Hennesey
      Clyne Kompany Ivanovic Martin Cedric
      Depay Silva Henderson Fabregas Wanyama
      Hooper Rooney Benteke

      Beat that!!

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      1. ihateramsey2
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        i beat it with hazard and aguero alone

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      2. 11SPECIALONE11
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Cech

        Ivanovic -- Koscielny -- Clyne

        Hazard -- Henderson -- Cazorla -- Depay -- Wanyama

        Costa -- Benteke

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        1. Scotty B
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Wanyama starting and double arsenal defence!! Not for me

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    6. FPL Maldini
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      After Sterling's performance yesterday would you say he is a certain starter now?

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      1. Acquafresca
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        always was.

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      2. Theatre_Of_Screams
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        I would

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      3. Royal5
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Surely.

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      4. Shipstontrev
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        At £49 million, I would play him.

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    7. Parm
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Can you make a viable defence for £22.5m?

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      1. JamieLfc
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Williams,Huth,Mings,Angella,4m

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        1. JamieLfc
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Or any other Watford defender, the best option would be getting nailed Sunderland defenders tho

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      2. Mav3rick
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        22.5? Tough - might need to be an uber-rotation for that amount and I think you'd lose more points than can be made back. 24.0 would be my minimum.

        https://ratemyteam.uk - Please Rate Responsibly

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    8. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Hendo is too greedy to give up pens imo. And BR is obviously too coward to take them away from him.

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

        This may well be true.

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      2. Jimmers
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        He'll be under enough pressure replacing Gerrard without having to take pens. Also pens are great for a strikers confidence - Tekkers will be the man.

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    9. Pasqualinho
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Liverpool simply have to sell Rickie Lambert now. They need to make some room so Danny Ings has somewhere to sit.

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      1. MB10
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        I saw somwhere that hes on his way to West Brom

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

          I can't even see him getting in their team.

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    10. MeloZola
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Sure it's been posted many a time before. But how much value are peopel seeing in Deulofeu? Considering he isn't too injured?

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      1. Dumpo
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Very punty. Better options out there.

        That said Everton away from Europa league should do a lot better this season.

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      2. Harper (No more Penandes)
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        One of those players who plays nice football but lacks end product.
        Much better alternatives at 6.5

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    11. Jimjam
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      A) Benteke, Bolasie, Ki

      B) Deeney, Mané, Milner

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

        B all the way!

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      2. Dumpo
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        A, just.

        Marginally safer but both options high risk. Ki last season likely to have been lucky, stats show to be intrinsically average. Benteke new club. Mane Deeney and Milner all what I'd consider fairly high risk too.

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      3. Theatre_Of_Screams
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Defo B

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      4. JamieLfc
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Neither IMO. Benteke,Milner,5m

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    12. Benster
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Any Saints fans know how nailed on Mane is? There's a lot of love for him on here, but is his position under threat from Jay Rodriguez or can they play together?

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      1. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/07/21/fixture-analysis-rotation-pairs-crystal-palace-and-stoke/?hc_page=15#hc_comment_10567950

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    13. Theatre_Of_Screams
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Mane or Hendo?

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    14. Henrzd
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      How concerned are Azpi owners on Mourinho's comments regarding buying a new left-back????
      http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33621358

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      1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        It depends who he buys

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        1. Henrzd
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          yeahh i think if its this abdul guy then we re all fine

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      2. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Not concerned at all.

        He is and will remain first choice. If he misses a handful of games like last season, so be it.

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      3. Dumpo
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        He's also said Azpi will be his preferred number 1 next season.

        But he chats a lot of bull

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      4. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        well he can't hobble along with just one and hope he doesn't get injured.

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      5. Royal5
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Nah.. Azpi has been brilliant. Can't see him losing his spot any time soon.

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        1. Henrzd
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          yeahh very unlikely he ll lose it, it's just he isn't actually a left back......

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

        Have to be left back than Azpi is right and left. Can't think of too many viable candidates out there? See it more as a back up signing

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      7. SUAREZ_MESSI_COUTINHO
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Unless he buys Alaba, there is no threat.

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    15. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Rooney, Costa & Benteke the new template front 3 then..

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      1. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Going to be really easy for me to win it this year then. 😉

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        1. Royal5
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Giroud will be a differential for you. No doubt 🙂

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          1. Wilshere Knowledge
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            No room at the inn for Giroud. 😉

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    16. Aurora
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Here's why I'd stay clear of Benteke. For now...

      We know that Benteke feeds off headers- he's a physical player- and he's said that himself. As soon as Sherwood came to the fold, Benteke went from 2 goals in 16 games to 11 goals in 13. Sherwood knew where his strengths lay- in fact Benteke won more aerial duels than anyone in the country last year.

      By contrast, last year, Liverpool attempted fewer open play cross than anyone else in the league (409). We know that Rodgers likes a fluid "on the ground" style of play, and we've seen the problems that that caused for Andy Carroll. Liverpool simply didn't play to his strengths.

      What's more, Benteke had the worst passing accuracy of any outfield player at either Liverpool OR Villa...that's 39th out of 39 players. Just to add more doubt, add in some extra details such as the number of striking options that Liverpool have (Sturridge, Lambert, Balotelli, Origi, Borini) that can eat into his time as well as the fact that he is injury prone.

      To be a success at Liverpool either Liverpool's style has to change OR Benteke will have to.

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      1. Takamba
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Good post

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      2. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Add in the fact he also has a conversion rate under 20%, including and excluding attempts from headers.

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

        Doesn't sound like you've seen much of Benteke.

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        1. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          That's putting it kindly. I got the impression he's never seen him play.

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      4. GreennRed
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        You assume too much there Aurora.

        Benteke has more to his game than getting on the end of crosses.

        Pol didn't have so many open play crosses because they had no-one to receive them.

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      5. n-doggg
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        the voice of reason has arrived. benteke = baloteli 2015/16.

        well maybe not quite that bad but... similar player

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      6. Royal5
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Tbf there was nobody to pass to at that Villa team.

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      7. Henrzd
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Yeahh great post......he may just be another Carroll

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        1. JamieLfc
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Physical player.. Decent technique and brilliant finisher. Why wouldn't he fit in with those qualities. Gives the Liverpool Attack something different going forward aswell

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    17. BuxtonS
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Gonna post my team,

      Fabianski, Jagielka, Williams, Azpiliqueta, Baines, Hazard, Schniederlin, Ramsey, Henderson, Kane, Behrahino, Hart, Shawcross, Matic & Lukaku.

      Any improvements?

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      1. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        You have triple Everton, but have you seen the horror fixtures after GW1?

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        1. BuxtonS
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          I'll replace Jagielka and Lukaku but who with

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          1. Wilshere Knowledge
            • 10 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Whomever you fancy. 😉 Just dont ignore fixtures. 🙂

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      2. MeloZola
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Evertons defence have to improve big time. Too risky

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