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The Numbers Game – 2014/15 Review – West Ham

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Our members articles analysing last season are completed today with a review of West Ham’s performances. The Hammers entered 2014/15 in reasonable health, having finished 13th in the Premier League in the previous campaign, although they only gained 40 points and did flirt with the relegation zone before finally confirming their top-flight status.

Plenty of changes were made in both playing and coaching personnel at Upton Park last summer, with forwards Enner Valencia and Diafra Sakho brought in, while Teddy Sheringham joined up as an attacking coach. Cheikhou Kouyate and Aaron Cresswell were also signed, while Carl Jenkinson and Alex Song moved to the Hammers on season-long loans.

In this members article, we asses the main goal threats and creators in Sam Allardyce’s final year at the helm and also compare the team’s attacking numbers to the previous year.

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

    my defence is azpi cedric huth ward/mings and saylor

    my 5th med is westwood. i can free up 0.5m, so the options im thinking of are:

    1. upgrade cedric to mertz
    2. upgrade saylor to a 4.5m def
    3. keep defence and upgrade westwood to sinclair
    4. same as 3 but switch azpi to an arsenal def
    5. do nothing

    what would u do?

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    1. Scotty2707
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Depends on who your other defenders are. If you have Cedric + Mertesacker + one other decent defender I think would upgrade to sinclair

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  2. 1justlookin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Looking for another MID with a budget of 9-10 million.

    Got Ozil & Hazard already.

    Thinking of doubling up on ARS midfield by stumping for Ramsey.

    Anyone else doubling up on Arsenals Midfield?

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

      Walcott?

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

      Considering a Caz and Ramsey/Walcott double up, I just need to be brave if I'm going to risk it with Walcott.

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    3. Jonny JAB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Mane

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    4. Scotty2707
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Would go for Walcott or sterling if you don't have him, he looks in good form and withe aguero unfit he could be striker for a week or two

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  3. Scotty2707
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Thought I had my team nailed but with benteke a doubt rethinking.

    Ruddy/ schmicheal
    Azpil/Cedric/ Mertesacker (huth / targett)
    Sterling/ Wally / hazard/ Milner / Sinclair
    Rooney/ benteke (deeney)

    Would welcome any thoughts on the team and if I should keep or ditch benteke if so for who? Ings (then switch), pelle?

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

      Tekker's should play, he played today and looked good, scored a cracker.

      Wouldn't read too much in to his flag.

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      1. Scotty2707
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers, didn't know he played today. Will keep. Good luck for the season ahead.

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    2. Jonny JAB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Keep Benteke, swap Deeney > Defoe, Wally > Ozil/Cazorla, Mert > Kosc

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      1. Scotty2707
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Was half thinking about Defoe, as really not sure in deeney. Carzola looked good today and ozil has been good preseason also but just got a good feeling about Walcott this year. Would rather save the 0.5 with mert as think they are both nailed on centre backs.

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

          Deeney will score goals for Watford but quite how many remains to be seen, Watfords early fixtures are much tougher and Defoe is a proven goal scorer, only concern is possibly be subbed off around 60-70 mins.

          Walcott has major explosive potential for sure but right now his minutes are far from guaranteed and at the start of the season it's safer to go with a nailed on.

          Fair enough, again bear in mind the new BPS is likely to benefit Kosc, depends if you think the off extra BP here and there is worth 0.5m

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

    RMT:

    Schmichael, Shwarzer
    Ward, Cedric , Alderwereld, Huth, Richards
    Depay Hazard Sterling Ozil Wanyama
    Rooney Sakho Benteke
    0.5M

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

      Looks set! Could upgrade Wanyama to Sinclair for Villa or Jordon Ibe if you want to be even more punty.

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  5. The Mighty Whites
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Thoughts on Tadic? Would have Milner but got Bentekr

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    1. The Royal Robin
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Good option IMHO. He was very inconsistent last year, but he has the potential to be one of their most promising players this season. He's had a good pre-season too, my father-in-law has been ranting and raving about him. Mane would be a safer option but it's finding that extra mil.

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  6. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Best team that you've seen so far? (and it can't be your own ;))

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    1. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Real Madrid

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      1. Petr Cech the Table
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Barcelona

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  7. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    So proud of my boy he is 10 n he made this team, what you think guys?

    Hart
    Clyne Ivan Targett
    Haz Silva Ozil Milner
    Kane Tekkers Wilson

    Hennessey Bentaleb Toby RBennett

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    1. The Royal Robin
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Good on him!

      Nicely balanced team, I have a suspicion Wilson will be fast out of the blocks too.

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  8. Foot Fighter
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    If you are only going to have one of these three heavy hitters in your team, which would it be and why? Aguero, Hazard, Alexis. I'm thinking that given their prices, I will only spring for one of them and can't decide which one. Here are my thoughts:

    Aguero - most explosive, least reliable

    Hazard - least explosive, most reliable

    Sanchez - moderately explosive, reasonably reliable

    Given that he is also the cheapest option on a team that I think will score a lot of goals this year, I'm starting to lean Sanchez.

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    1. bacary lasagna
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Aguero, the others are replaceable

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

        I do like me some Kun. You may be right!

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

    Hi. So I've got both Henderson and Benteke in my team at the moment, but I definitely don't like to double up on Liverpool. What will be the best replacement for Hendo for 7.0m itb ?
    Could make it to 8.0 for Mane, but I am not considering Mane as an option.

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    1. Uncle Ben's Reus
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Chadli?

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

        I doubt his consistency, especially when last season I failed 2 times by moving him in.

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    2. Jonny JAB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Mané is gonna explode this season. Personally don't think the double up would be too bad but could go for Payet at 7.5 or Bolasie/Cabaye at 6.5

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  10. New Post
    TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    New Post

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/08/02/scout-report-rudy-gestede/

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  11. No Luck
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Is Sinclair likely to start at Villa at all?

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

      Who knows, some suggesting he's now their penalty taker too ...

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

    Is the "Which Arsenal midfielder?" question, any closer to being answered?

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    1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I still think going without until Alexis crawls on to the pitch is the best actually

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      1. Spencer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks Cpt. New post btw...

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    2. No Luck
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      No; Ozil doesn't like to shoot, Cazorla plays too deep, Walcott is not secure, Ramsey has no set pieces. I suggest Coquelin.

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  13. Haffie17
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Stekelenburg/Ruddy

    Ivanovic/Koscielny/Mertesacker/Huth/Mings or Francis

    Depay/Ozil/Hazard/Mane/Sinclair

    Costa/Defoe/Jerome

    Please RMT. I think Defoe is justifiable on Sunderland's start but I'm not sure about Jerome. Can potentially downgrade defence and somehow squeeze in Benteke. Thoughts please.

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    1. Haffie17
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Stekelenburg/Ruddy

      Ivanovic/Koscielny/Coates*****/Huth/Mings or Francis

      Depay/Ozil/Hazard/Mane/Sinclair

      Costa/Defoe/Jerome

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    2. Jonny JAB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Costa might not even start and will get subbed off after 60 mins, SWAP plus Ivan+Hazard should be enough Chelsea cover.
      Defoe is a reasonable shout at that price.
      You definitely don't want another cheapie up front so would absolutely upgrade Jerome, downgrade Mertesacker > 4.5 that rotates with the other 2, have a look at http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/07/18/the-13-5-three-way-defensive-rotation/

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  14. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    I'd say I agree, you can't leave Hazard out, no matter what - but can you leave Rooney out?

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    1. Haffie17
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I don't have Mertesacker, it's Coates. Can't put that down to a mistype!!! I think a Bournemouth fullback has potential...

      I'm not a fan of Rooney at all. I know he's the number 1 striker this season but can you really leave out Costa?

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      1. The Royal Robin
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        With the exception of Hazard I think you can, just.

        Is Costa on for Chelsea pens?

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  15. The Mighty Whites
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Best 4.5 rotating defenders?

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

      I have a 3-way rotation of BOU/NOR/WAT

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    2. Haffie17
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I don't have Mertesacker, it's Coates. Can't put that down to a mistype!!! I think a Bournemouth fullback has potential...

      I'm not a fan of Rooney at all. I know he's the number 1 striker this season but can you really leave out Costa?

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  16. Syd.
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Is anyone going with Costa or is he best avoided until we know he is fit and unfortunately we won't know this until the team is announced.

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

      I fear Falcao willcause Costa toget subbed early alot

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  17. Sánchez
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Question. How manyonhere wont win their ML?
    I know pretty much already that I'll win my ML's eventually.
    So assuming most on here are in the same boat, why do so many play it so safe?

    Walcott, for example, offers huge explosive potential. He also will allow a good downgrade to get Kun in gw4. His opening 3 ties are also very nice. The way I see it, I can get him in and potentially get massive early returns. Or, play safe, get Caz, get a standard safe level of returns from him and win my ML anyway.

    My goal every year is to win FPL. Surely to do that, playing it safe isnt how to go about it?

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    1. icywrists23
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I agree. I think I'll win at least one of my ML's this year.

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    2. icywrists23
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I'm getting both Walcott and caz. What is your team looking like?

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  18. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    rmt on this 3-5-2 form? thnx

    cech
    ivan - merts - huth (francs) (baker)
    haz - wallcot - mane - sterling - hendo
    kane - sakho (graham)

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

    Can you rate my team and give some advice:
    Myhill,Hennessey
    Koscielny,Azpilicueta,Huth,O Shea,Steven Taylor
    Hazard,Walcot,Ramsey,Sterling,Surman
    Kane,Lukaku,Wilson

    MIB: 1.0m

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    1. Petr Cech the Table
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Not sure about double Arsenal midfield
      and Lukaku not very reliable.

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    2. Jonny JAB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Lukaku's first 10 fixtures are proper filthy

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  20. UnitedFan
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Angell nailed at Watford?

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

      *Angella*

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  21. The Train Driver
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Surprised not more people are going with Bamford, looks like he will have a nice season in a pretty strong CP. Is it because of the fixtures?

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    1. The Royal Robin
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      Do you have in your team? I've considered him but 6.0 is steep for unproven.

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      1. The Train Driver
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        No I will keep an eye out for him. Might go with him instead of Sakho and get Payet in midfield

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  22. Stannage
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Here's my team friends....still look ok?
    Butland ruddy
    azpi Merresacker coates huth target
    hazard Walcott Ozil Milner Wanyama
    Rooney sakho pelle

    Any comments?

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

      Almost identical to mine, but I'm going Haz-less (Fab) and with a stronger defense (Azp/Kosc/Darmian/Cedric/Huth), and I'm thinking another 4.5 mid, King (Lei) maybe. Not sure he's a certain starter though... So yeah, I like your team! As a Liverpool fan I think Milner is a slightly better choice than Hendo, both are great value though.

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  23. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    I've gone round in so many circles but your feedback on where my team currently stands would be so appreciated.

    Ruddy

    Francis Coates Azpi

    Sterling Mane Ozil Hazard

    Kane Pelle Benteke

    (Butland, Huth, Fletcher, Saylor)

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  24. The Mighty Whites
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Which 2 to play on opening day?

    Cedric - Newcastle (A)
    Bassong - Crystal Palace (H)
    Francis - Aston Villa (H)

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  25. CCaddy
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    Butland Ruddy

    Azpi koscielny cedric jenkinson Mings

    Hazard Walcott mane Ritchie fletcher

    Rooney pelle sakho

    0.5 ITB, would you use it to upgrade fletcher to Sinclair?

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  26. icywrists23
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    anyone going milner over hendo? Milner has looked way better in preseason.

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

      I don't have either currently, but am seriously considering Milner.

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      1. The Royal Robin
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Me three.

        Mane or Milner if you had to choose?

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

          I currently have Mane as I think he is more explosive and has better fixtures

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        2. icywrists23
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          mane

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      2. icywrists23
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        I currently have Hendo but I am also seriously considering Milner.

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

      I'm going neither, but if I was, yes. I believe he will take control of Liverpool's attack.

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      1. Scotty2707
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        Mane is good pick if you can afford. I have gone Milner over hendo if you look at points compared to minutes played last season Milner was ahead and I think he will have more opportunity to get forward playing for pool

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  27. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    35.7% of teams have Kane, yet I rarely see a team on here with him in.

    Weird.

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

      Highly rated in the RMT section but most on here seem to go with Pelle.

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    2. Scotty2707
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      If he wasn't so expensive I would consider over tekkers but he had a busy summer and an outstanding year last year chances are he may not be able to be as good this year. He is one for the watchlist though

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

    Courtois (Guzan)
    Francis, Mertesacker, Huth (O'Shea, Williams)
    Silva, Cazorla, Fabregas, Sinclair (Henderson)
    Rooney, Wilson, Kane

    1m left. All opinions appreciated.

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  29. The Royal Robin
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    I've literally never found it so difficult to finish a team.

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    1. LMNO
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 9 months ago

      I think I say that every year

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      1. The Royal Robin
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 9 months ago

        I don't know if coming on here has helped me or made it more difficult!

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  30. Petr Cech the Table
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 9 months ago

    HELP

    Currently have both Pelle and Mane. Both 8.0 million and have 0.5 million ITB

    Pelle over Mane
    Mane over Pelle
    Neither or keep Both

    Opinions?

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

      Both could pay off massively, gone with just Mane myself though due to freeing up a valuable striker spot (I have Rooney/Benteke/Defoe up front)

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

        I think Pelle will find it a lot harder this year. Expect no more than the 12 goals he scored last season, probably less.

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        1. Doctor X
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          And you think because?

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        2. Doctor X
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 9 months ago

          think so*

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