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The Numbers Game – 2014/15 Review – Pulis’ West Brom

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We continue our members articles looking back at last season with a review of West Brom’s displays under Tony Pulis. The Welshman took the helm after Alan Irvine was sacked – with the Baggies lying 16th in the Premier League on December 30 – and ultimately steered them to a 13th-placed finish, a full nine points clear of the drop zone. We’ll compare the attacking numbers from both managers’ spells in charge, and assess the similarities and differences in the statistics.

Irvine was a surprise appointment ahead of the 2014/15 season, having endured difficult spells in charge at Preston and Sheffield Wednesday. After managing a mere four wins from Albion’s first 19 matches, the Scot was relieved of his duties, with Pulis taking over on January 1, signing a two-and-a-half-year deal. Under the former Stoke and Crystal Palace boss, the Baggies secured seven victories from 18 matches, including wins against Man United and Chelsea in the final months of the season.

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

    Any thoughts would be wonderful. After about 9 drafts I've came up with this:

    Myhill

    Mertesacker Azpi Cedric

    Hazard Ozil Depay Ritchie

    Rooney Costa Deeney

    Subs: 4.0 Huth O'Shea Wanyama

    Thanks in advance.

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

      solid team!

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

        Thank you

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    2. Keane There Dunne That
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Great team! The big worry is the keepers though

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

        Thanks very much

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

    From pre season has cabaye been playing in a deep role? Is it worth to get him or we will be getting constant blanks as he must be cheap for a reason despite a big real life fee.

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

      Cabaye only scored 1 goal in 39 matches for PSG. That's meh

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

      Cabaye was only a squad player for PSG though. Pardew absolutely loves him and the Palace team will be built around him as the main playmaker and set piece taker. If you look at his points total in his final half a season with Newcastle it was very good (96 points in 1504 mins) considering his price.

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

    with Kermorgant on pens at Bournemouth (a team that apparently get quite a lot of pens through diving lol), is there any particular reason people are picking Wilson over Kermorgant?

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    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Wilson starts, kerm bench cameos

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

      Kerm wont be a regular starter imo and wilson is second in line on spot kicks

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  4. dmcqt
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    What are the latest predictions on Juan Mata. Will he:
    a) be in the starting 11 and star from the right, plus be on penalties, thus making him essential.
    b) be in and out of the starting 11, so not worth £8.5.
    c) be a non-starter until Man Utd's season starts falling apart and van Gaal admits he needs to reintroduce him as a no. 10 to score goals (after the failure of Rooney and Depay), thus making him essential after GW 8.
    d) none of the above.

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

      I think he'll start and could still be on pens, but he's not essential by any means.

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

      B imo

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

        Wellll, actually.. I'd say B is Di Maria stays.

        He will start but not be essential if Di Maria stays I think.

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

          Who is most likely to start/play the most. Depay or Mata?

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  5. Lingardium Leviosa.
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Is Bennett of Norwich nailed on?

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

      No, neither of them are even close to being nailed.

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      1. Lingardium Leviosa.
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        : /

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

          Sorry 🙂

          Elliott would be 4th/5th choice winger. Ryan likely to be backup in the long term with the defence looking like Wisdom/Whittaker - Martin - Bassong - Olsson.

          Ryan would probably need an injury to force his way in long term...

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      2. ⚽️ Barry Chocolate ⚽…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Rubbish

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

          Lol.

          You're very very wrong, Chewy. See above post. 🙂 Who would you expect to miss out for Ryan Bennett then?

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    2. ⚽️ Barry Chocolate ⚽…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Ryan is. Look at the pre season line ups.

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  6. Pringle
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    What do you think of this?

    Ruddy Butland
    Azpi Cedric Williams Huth 4.0
    Hazard Fabregas Walcott Ozil Wanyama
    Rooney Pelle Wilson

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

      Apart from the 4.0 defender this is honestly one of the best teams I've seen.

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    2. ⚽️ Barry Chocolate ⚽…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      No much wriggle room is there? Huth is a walking red, you'll need that 4.0 to be nailed. Just don't like wanyam in mid until it settles down. Prefer some flexibility.

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      1. ⚽️ Barry Chocolate ⚽…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Didn't see the midfield. 2 arsenal & 2 chelsea a big mistake.

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

          Why is that a big mistake?

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          1. ⚽️ Barry Chocolate ⚽…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            8 years, 9 months ago

            Walcot isn't nailed. Ozil goes missing away from home. You're gambling on just 2 teams playing well every game week when there's better options to spread the risk

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

    Lambert at 6.0 anyone? He looks a sure starter, especially if Berahino moves to Tottenham.

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

      Eh I'm not so sure he can score consistantly anymore

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

    Hi lads!! would love your thoughts on my team.
    Schmeicher-Guzan
    Ivan-Cedric-Mings-Clyne-S.Taylor
    Ozil-Walcott-Hazard-Ritchie-Wanyama
    Rooney-Deeney-Kane!

    Thanks in advance

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

      pretty solid team not a whole lot you pick wrong with it. maybe take Cedric and S. Taylor -> two 4.5 defenders

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

      Pretty solid team. Not a fan of Guzan in goal, don't trust the villa defence although he may rack up the save points.

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  9. stachman
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Comments are welcome... Except those about lack of Hazard 😉

    Guzan, Myhill
    Ivan, Cedric, Coleman, Prodl, Mings
    Ozil, Mata, Wallcot, Ritchie, Wanyama
    Costa, Rooney, Deeney

    0,5mln itb

    Plan is to downgrade Coleman for cheapest nailed defender and with this funds Costa->Aguero

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

      A good time without Hazard 🙂

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

        His time will come, when I will buy him 0.5 mln cheaper after first 8 gameweeks, when Blues will play like Blues during tough period... 1-0, 1-0, 1-0...;)

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    2. Lingardium Leviosa.
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Well he is the highest selected player in the game so....

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

        So he will drop quite a lot if missfire for couple of GWs 😉

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  10. Mid-Table Obscurity
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    terry nailed on for the whole season?

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

      Yawwww

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    2. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Yes definitely

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    3. Lingardium Leviosa.
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Like Tori Black

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

      Doubt he will play every minute of every game at his age, but I thought that last year.

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  11. Wrizard
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    RMT
    Pretty happy with this team what do you all think?

    Boruc
    Azpi/Cedric/Huth
    Haz/Sterling/Walcott/Mane
    Rooney/Benteke/Wilson

    bench: Ruddy/Wanyama/Oshea/Richards

    Many thanks!

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    1. Skor Hattricksson
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      People are cooling on benteke due to lack of preseason. Try pelle. Downgrade mane to a 7.0 will give you an extra 1.0 to upgrade third forward or second defender

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

    Good day,

    I'll be rotating ritchie in certain games, I have a few nominees on the table.

    A: Ki: some skepticism on whether he will replicate last seasons performances
    B: larrson: indirect / direct free kick opportunities, although he can dissapear in games
    C: Redmond: slifhtly underrated, It's my prediction that Brady will take the opposite winger slot.
    D: brunt: early fixtures may be disheartening, in addition to a possible LB role.

    Feel free to share, thanks in advance

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

      I'm looking to rotate Redmond and Ritchie all season. May be a gamble but their rotation means neither will play the top 6 all season. I'd rather use the nor/bou rotation for this than go looking for clean sheets. The defensive rotation I'm using is swa / sun

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

      I'd go for C. The explosive option.

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

        I was leaning torwards that too.
        Did you get the chance to witness him much in the championship?

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

          We haven't been in the Championship in three years and he was only just emerging at Birmingham then.

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

            The birmingham days yes. Thank you for your input Lucy

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

    Ivanovic worth the extra 1.0m over Aspi, now they both appear to be nailed ?.

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    1. Keane There Dunne That
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      No!

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    2. Jazz!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Much better attacking potential. Imo not worth it though but will rack up a couple of more points

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    3. Lingardium Leviosa.
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Depends on what you value. Balance or the occasional boost from Ivan's attacking potential. For me that 1m can be the difference between a Sakho and a Pelle or a Ritchie and a Chadli

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

        It's Siggy to an 8.5m for me.

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        1. Lingardium Leviosa.
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          Well there you go

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

      I don't think so I'd rather invest that money somewhere else but Ivan is a good choice

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

      For me? 100% worth

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

      Chelsea's style compliments ivanovic tendency to move forward in the pitch. If you notice the left hand side is mostly hazard covered, as William tracks back ivanovics advances on the right hand side. Not to mention, being at the end of indirect free kicks and corners.

      However,
      If the additional 1 point can be put to better use elsewhere, you should probably do it.

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  14. Keane There Dunne That
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Could anyone please give an opinion on his team?
    Cech | Hennessey
    Azpil | Cedric | Huth | Mings | S.Taylor
    Hazard | Ozil | Tadic | Bolasie | Wanyama
    Rooney | Kane | Benteke

    I've gone big up front but has it taken away from my midfield?
    Should I go Bolasie or Cabaye or puncheon?
    Also could someone link me to the rotation spreadsheet it'd be much appreciated!

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    1. ⚽️ Barry Chocolate ⚽…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      think there's better value than Cech. Puldnt tiuvh newcastle with a barge, getting hammerd pre season. Bolas, as palace have tough fixtures. Benteke might not start. Other than that great.

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  15. JimmyB
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts on this team please

    Cech
    Ivan Cedric Chester
    Hazard Ozil Milner Yaya
    Costa Deeney Lukaku

    Subs: 4.0 Ward Turner Wanyama

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

    Oooh....RUDY, RUDY, RUDY......!!!.....Starter or bench fodder ?

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      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      A lot of money for a bench warmer.

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

        How much did they pay for him ?

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

      Starter. Adebayor coming in would confuse things though, they won't always play 2 upfront

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

        RUDY is twice the player Adebayor is....He's rubbish now,

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  17. Matsy123
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Don't eat me, but why the sudden love for pellé?

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    1. Lingardium Leviosa.
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      https://www.google.tt/search?q=graziano+pelle+good+looking&client=firefox-a&hs=Oba&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=sb&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0CCMQsARqFQoTCOSx0ozvhccCFUxbHgod11gDjQ&biw=1080&bih=592&dpr=1.33#imgrc=hoT4rgnK3JuqeM%3A

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      1. Bøwstring The Carp
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Another victim of the iced-gem haircut 😕

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        1. Lingardium Leviosa.
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          So that's what it's called!

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      2. Matsy123
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks, really answered my question

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        1. Lingardium Leviosa.
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          😀

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

      I've been tipping him for a while now, since the Costa injury.

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  18. C_G
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    RMT please!!

    pants, Ruddy
    Azpi, clyne, targett, cedric, oshea
    Hazard, ozil, yaya, mane, fletcher
    teks, defoe, rooney

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

      No RUDY ?

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    2. ⚽️ Barry Chocolate ⚽…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Watch Defoe as he could start wide with fletch up front alone. Benteke might not start first few games. Other than that it's decent.

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  19. Feeling_blue
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Some more tinkering:

    A Wilson Payet Mertesacker/Darmian
    B Sakho Chadli/Milner Jenkinson

    Want to take advantage of Bournmouth's fixtures and think West Ham will attack well. Not sure on Mertesacker starting though

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

    Is Baines still first choice pen taker? Why isnt he appearing in any rmt's?!

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    1. JasonG123
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Lukaku probably is now.

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  21. themachine
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    How about this?

    Schmeichel / Schwarzer

    Azpi Cedric Bassong / Huth STaylor

    Hazard Ozil Hendo Chadli / Wanyama

    Aguero Rooney Deeney

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

      Looks pretty good. Personally, I'd wait until aguero is playing, swap him out and get someone better than Chadli.

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  22. EmreCan Hustle
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    KDB to Man Utd(Metro)?
    Rumours. Thoughts?
    LVG will probably play a 4-3-3(Scout tweets), KDB is a No.10 right? Will the formation suit him?

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

      Wouldn't quote the Metro mate, worst source going.

      And no, de Bruyne isn't just a #10. He can play anywhere across the attacking mid slots.

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

        Cheers.

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

    Lukaku for gw1 anyone? Then Tekkers in for gw2?

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

      Maybe. Definitely.

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

        I think using the ft will be worth it. I can always take a hit if I really need another transfer

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

      I'll most likely be doing that. Lukaku's first fixture sure is tasty

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  24. Iwobi
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    RMT Please

    Cech

    Ivanovic / Kolarov / Bellerin

    Mahrez / Mane / Cazorla / Hazard / Ritchie

    Rooney / Pelle

    Schmeichel / Huth / S Taylor / Deeney

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  25. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Ok Lucy try this one for size

    a) Ivan, Bentaleb, Sakho, Pelle (3-4-3)
    b) Coates, Mane, Giroud/Tekkers, Grabban (3-5-2)

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

      I'm a bit dim. I'm gonna need to see the full teams 😛

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        I'll tweet them over

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    2. Tadic is the new Eriksen
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      The 3-4-3 one

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  26. Skor Hattricksson
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    What do you guys think of this lot?
    Fabianski, schmeichel
    Azpi, kosc, huth, Matthews, Francis
    Sterling, cazorla, chadli, Milner, Ritchie
    Rooney, costa, deeney

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  27. Mancunian
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Milner or Hendo and why?

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    1. Lingardium Leviosa.
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Probably the eighth time this has been asked 😐

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

        Haha that's true but I would like to get as many people's opinions to come to an ultimate conclusion

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  28. Jazz!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Gonna WC GW2

    Who should I get for GW1 only:
    A) Jagielka
    B) Darmian

    I feel both teams are capable of keeping clean sheets. Also, Mahrez or Ritchie? I think Mahrez will out score him GW1 personally

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

      Why wc gw2 lol?

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

      Why would you wildcard in Gw2? I understand the logic behind that

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  29. Klopp's Kids
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Ruddy / Mignolet
    Azpilicueta Koscielny Francis / Prodl Coates
    Yaya Toure Chadli Hazard (C) Milner Cazorla
    Rooney (v) Sakho / Graham

    1.0M ITB

    Would you keep the 1.0M aside or invest it now?

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  30. Albert_Luque
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Just read this article on the guardian: http://www.theguardian.com/football/who-scored-blog/2015/jul/29/aston-villa-surprise-package-premier-league-season

    Made me have a look at aston villa on FPL, and in particular their midfield looks like it could have a few potentially stand-out options. Was surprised to see Scott Sinclair at only 5.0, could prove to be a real bargain if he gets back into his swansea form. Any thinking he could be worth a punt?

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      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Struggled to get in the team at the back end of last season.

      If Sherwood had his way, Villa wouldn't have signed him. Was a clause of the loan that Villa had to sign him if they stayed up.

      Verdict: Avoid.

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

        Cheers, that's a great tip. Will be sticking to the wanyama option as a 5th mid then. I'd love him to do well though, feel sad that his City days may have destroyed a promising career.

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

      I think villa will struggle all season.. Dunno

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