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6 September 2015 1487 comments
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There’s no doubt Eden Hazard has been one of the biggest disappointments during the opening four Gameweeks of the campaign. Last season’s PFA Player of the Year was handed an 11.5 price tag in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) this summer, but with just a single assist so far, has seen his value drop to 11.4, with over 592,000 FPL bosses transferring out the Belgian since the start of the season.

After averaging 6.1 points per appearance in 2014/15, that figure is down to 2.5 points per outing in the early days of the new season. With Chelsea’s star man once again in the top five for transfers out this week, tonight’s members article compares his statistics to the previous one as we look to see why the Belgian is struggling to scale the heights of Chelsea’s title-winning campaign.

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  1. The Machine
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Serena going for the calendar slam and facing venus in the quarters. Hmm something tells me we already know who will go through

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    1. Chelsea Dagger
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      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Haz > Pedro the obvious move for those that still have him ... then Haz will explode 🙂

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      1. Woy of the Wovers
        • 15 Years
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        Pedro >Williams

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    2. Numb
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      Pedro

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    3. Moosie the Staggie
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      They are both professional athletes. If Serena wins it will be because she is the better player

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      1. Rhinos
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        well yed we do because Serena is twice as good, just as we know who is gonna win when Djokovic plays Troiki

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  2. Slam
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    10 years, 3 months ago

    Haz + Pedro for me! 🙂
    Taking a huge chance with that but I believe that Mou could turn things around with Chelski sooner rather than later

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    1. Ayew Serious
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      Or maybe he is Having third season syndrome

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      1. Slam
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        I really don't think he is 🙂

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        1. Numb
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Have you not read the article?

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        2. Ayew Serious
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Im unsure, I guess we will figure out very soon, hes has his chance to recover

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    2. LarryDuff
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      You'd imagine so but its a rather empty statement.

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  3. Numb
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    A. Ayew
    B. Gomis
    C. Both
    D. Neither

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    1. BlzE_94
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      B

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    2. Ayew Serious
      • 10 Years
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      A

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    3. Slam
      • 10 Years
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      A

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    4. 4vets
      • 15 Years
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      B... so many mid options

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    5. LarryDuff
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      A. Though I wanted to spice it by saying D.

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    6. Numb
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      Currently on D but not liking this!

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  4. Reckoner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    C'mon FFS admins, we're 4 games into the season and the Season Ticker is still unjustly refusing to acknowledge Leicester and Norwich's fine PL history. As in, nothing appears for result if you mouse over them.

    (Guessing this has been mentioned before, sorry if a repost).

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  5. Numb
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    10 years, 3 months ago

    Poor Ralphie Milne has died. RIP.

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    1. Ayew Serious
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      The United winger?

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      1. Numb
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah. He was poor for United but regarded a legend for Dundee United.

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        1. Ayew Serious
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Only really remember the name to be honest, a sad loss all the same

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        2. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          widely regarded as Fergie's worst ever signing

          Which given he bought Djemba-Djemba, Bellion and Bebe is saying a lot

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          1. Ayew Serious
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Djemba Djemba and Bebe are still sweaty in fifa though

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          2. Numb
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Think his career was probably already affected by drink by the time he went to United.

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            1. Ayew Serious
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 3 months ago

              So was George Bests but it never bothered him

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              1. In Like Flynn.
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                It bothered United

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                1. Dr Dream
                  • 13 Years
                  10 years, 3 months ago

                  Yes it did. Completely been forgotten these days...

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                  1. In Like Flynn.
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                    10 years, 3 months ago

                    As you say Wakey, never mentioned.

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                2. RoysCallerAnne
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 15 Years
                  10 years, 3 months ago

                  Here is a good story. My Dad moved to Manchester from Ireland in the 60s just after him and me ma got married.
                  He was a carpet fitter and got a job doing Old Traffords exec boxes. Got to watch United train for a whole week. Best turned up, hungover, an hour late for training one morning. Busby sent all the other players back to the showers.
                  He then ran the bollx off Best for an hour. Up and down the steps of the stand. Until Best puked.
                  He played the next match and scored twice.
                  No one bigger than the club back then! 🙂

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                  1. Gnu
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                    • 16 Years
                    10 years, 3 months ago

                    Went to Cappielow to watch him play for Hibs against Morton.
                    Was on the initial team sheets but never turned up.

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                  2. Dr Dream
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                    10 years, 3 months ago

                    I watched Gazza tear Blackburn apart playing for Everton whilst drunk (in his book). Everton lost but Gazza was superb...The trouble is he was kak for most of his other games. Same applies to Best at the tail end of his United career.

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                    1. Gnu
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 16 Years
                      10 years, 3 months ago

                      Loved the Gazza years at Rangers but what a player he could have been if he'd been as fit as he could have.
                      At least he was happy at Ibrox and gave us some wonderful performances.

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                      1. Dr Dream
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                        10 years, 3 months ago

                        Oh...he was absolutely fantastic...and no doubt. George Best was as well but sometimes the rose tinted glasses take over when folk remember the tail end of their careers.

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              2. John t penguin
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                10 years, 3 months ago

                I seen best playing after drink took its toll.
                Sunday league player standard

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    2. Gnu
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      • 16 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      A great shame.
      Will be fondly remembered as one of the greats of the 'new firm' era.

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  6. Ayew Serious
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    10 years, 3 months ago

    Is Lindergaard in the scout picks as a presumed starter or has he been confirmed?

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    1. Moosie the Staggie
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      Presumed. Prematurely imo.

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  7. ​
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    Complete guess from Mark and Co.

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    1. Ayew Serious
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      Were at that stage of the season still

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    2. ​
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      😳 reply fail

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      1. Ayew Serious
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        I still replied above, ill keep Myhill anyway

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        1. Moosie the Staggie
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          I'm keeping too. I genuinely expect Myhill to keep his place until he makes a howler or gets injured/suspended.

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          1. Ayew Serious
            • 10 Years
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            Im keeping 2 FTs for next week anyway so Myhill to Lindergaard is no big deal anyway

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            1. ​
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              same, and I can afford 0 points from a GK for a week

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              1. Ayew Serious
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                10 years, 3 months ago

                I have Butland but he wont get much more than 0

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                1. ​
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                  10 years, 3 months ago

                  I have Hennessey 2nd GK 😳

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                  1. Ayew Serious
                    • 10 Years
                    10 years, 3 months ago

                    Butland could get minus points against Arsenal

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                    1. ​
                      • 12 Years
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                      haha that's true, Sanchez hatty incoming.

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  8. laGan1n1
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    10 years, 3 months ago

    i will try something different...

    this is my wc team

    Butland Myhill

    Kosc Skrtel Kolarov Naughton Francis

    Sanchez (C) Pedro Sterling Sako Morrison

    Kane (VC) Benteke Diouf

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    1. Ayew Serious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Do you not like Aguero as a pick?

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      1. laGan1n1
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        10 years, 3 months ago

        too expensive imo

        i think Kolarov and Sterling will do well

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        1. Ayew Serious
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          I think you will regret not picking Aguero, especially when many others will be captaining him, one explosion could leave a big red arrow but thats just my opinion

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          1. laGan1n1
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            yeah, i know... but that is my style, no risk - no fun 🙂

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            1. Ayew Serious
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              10 years, 3 months ago

              I respect that, good luck, you might need it

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      2. Man Chest Hair United
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        10 years, 3 months ago

        Although not justifying the price tag Aguero could hurt you badly in the coming weeks

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        1. Man Chest Hair United
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          Good to see a different team though. Good luck

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          1. Dr Dream
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            10 years, 3 months ago

            Agreed.

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          2. laGan1n1
            • 13 Years
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            tnx mate

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    2. LarryDuff
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Flair has to be appreciated no doubt, hope it translates to points!

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  9. LarryDuff
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    So who is your number one player you want in ans why?

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    1. Man Chest Hair United
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      Aguero mostsolids forward for the best team on pens good fixtures and great captain choice most weeks

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      1. LarryDuff
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Oh wow I hope you have a sofa that doubles up as a cave to hide behind every time he plays :O

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    2. 4vets
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      No one... injuries aside. That'll change though 😉

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      1. LarryDuff
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Wish I were in your boat

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    3. Moosie the Staggie
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Haxard. I just think Chelsea are going to pick it up big style over the next few weeks.

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      1. LarryDuff
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Ill pass for now

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        1. Moosie the Staggie
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Me too. But I'm certain that I will own him in the next few weeks.

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          1. Moosie the Staggie
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Hoping he does nothing this week and I can pick him up for 11.3

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            1. LarryDuff
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 3 months ago

              Still seems steep for me

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              1. Moosie the Staggie
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 3 months ago

                Not as steep as Kun yet I'd bet you own him.
                I want to get on Hazard before he explodes not react like almost everyone else afterwards. Hence me hoping he remains quiet for a week or two.

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                1. LarryDuff
                  • 10 Years
                  10 years, 3 months ago

                  Cmon its kun he'll win the golden boot bar injuries just hasn't hit form.

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                  1. Moosie the Staggie
                    • 13 Years
                    10 years, 3 months ago

                    And Hazard will be in the top 2 fpl scorers come the end of the season barring injury.
                    I suspect he will find a way into your team in the next 3 or 4 weeks. I maybe wrong but that would not be the first time.
                    Gl with your team.

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    4. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Real life...Bolasie...But only because I love owning him when he's on TV...

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      1. LarryDuff
        • 10 Years
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        He's so good, like coutinho if he could translate performance in fpl worthy stuff

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        1. Dr Dream
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          FPL bothers me less than enjoying the footy tbh....I also like Coutinho

          Sanchez Silva Bolasie Coutinho are the best midfield to watch. Either for excitment or for throwing a shoe at the telly.

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          1. LarryDuff
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            So true. English players just cant do sexy football.

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          2. Ayew Serious
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Mahrez is always great to watch for his skills, like Bolasie

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            1. Dr Dream
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 3 months ago

              Definitely joining him now for sure.

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              1. LarryDuff
                • 10 Years
                10 years, 3 months ago

                Such a baller, pleasure to watch. As a liverpool fan im hoping firmino can play likewise.

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                1. Dr Dream
                  • 13 Years
                  10 years, 3 months ago

                  Hopefully he will. The problem players have at Liverpool is the weight of expectation. I have no clue how that affects one player to another...I suspect that BR doesn't either until they actually play.

                  The likes of Mahrez and Bolasie at second rung clubs (size wise) can really enjoy their games with less pressure.

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                  1. LarryDuff
                    • 10 Years
                    10 years, 3 months ago

                    This is true no big expectations and freedom in their roles. Firmino and coutinho thrives as free playing players but BR doesnt give freedom ans is tactiacally oblivious. Liverpooo deserves better

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                    1. Dr Dream
                      • 13 Years
                      10 years, 3 months ago

                      Liverpool have fallen into the trap that United did for so many years. They need to forget the past and play in the now. Their history resonates through too much of that club and within the local press...It doesn't help that so many pundits are ex Liverpool players as well, and all seem intent on comparing the modern team with players of the past.

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    5. ​
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Sanchez, the guys form is going to explode very soon.

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      1. LarryDuff
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Get on it!

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    6. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Gomis

      Nailed on striker with pens in an attacking team

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      1. LarryDuff
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        My exact worry

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  10. joshfrost77
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    what does the article say?

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    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      It says "Pay up or F-off" 😉

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      1. Ayew Serious
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Haha brilliant

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      2. joshfrost77
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        banter

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    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk

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    3. Numb
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      You have to be a member to know that. It's very interesting.

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      1. Ayew Serious
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Its probably not tho

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        1. ​
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          I can taste the bitterness from here 😉

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          1. Ayew Serious
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Bitter! No, Im just saying stats become useful in winter when the players have played more than a few rusty games

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            1. ​
              • 12 Years
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              hehehe that was too easy Ayew, I even put a winky face

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              1. Ayew Serious
                • 10 Years
                10 years, 3 months ago

                Wow, sorry Balders, should of known you were just pushing my buttons

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        2. Numb
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          It is tho

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    4. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Hazard has had a poor start 😉

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      1. Woy of the Wovers
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        That information is restricted to members!!

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  11. Sánchez
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    While its quiet snd internationals week and that,
    Whats everyones views on the UEFA Nations League thats going to become basically a 4 tier league system for European international football and a means of qualifying to the Euros. As well as replacing friendlies and mis matched qualifiers with competitive evenly matched games? With promotion relegation playoffs and finals.

    http://www.uefa.com/community/news/newsid=2079553.html

    I think its a very good plan and will improve competition and interest overall.

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    1. ​
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Long overdue, but I hope the minnows aren't completely stopped from playing the bigger nations every now and then.

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      1. Sánchez
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        They wont be. Theres still normal qualification and they also will even get a chance to get into the Euros and play them on the big stage.

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    2. Ayew Serious
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      Ireland might qualify for something, thats about it for me

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      1. Sánchez
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        I really hope you dont this time. 😀
        But only because Scotland need you to slip up.

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    3. Jafalad
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      It looks a like a great idea and it needs to happen because there are some many new European nations joining the tournament. Lots of incentives for this to work well.

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      1. Sánchez
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Scheduled for 2018/19. Says its for odd numbered years (guess that means the finals). Be good for small teams to actually win a division and promotion and qualification to Euros allat once. I'm Scottish, so its a god send for us haha.

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    4. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      It looks ok, apart from the link with Euro Championship qualifying which is going to make things overly (and needlessly) complicated. Would have preferred it to sit as a stand-alone competition, (a bit like the Davis Cup in tennis).

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      1. Sánchez
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        I like the fact it allows one of the minnows to qualify for tge euros.
        The netter up and coming small teams will improve a lot through that i think

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        1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
          • 10 Years
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          I think supporters of the countries who end up losing out on a place in Euro 2020 to a "minnow" will think very definitely when it happens - the likes of Scotland (i.e. a 3/4 seed pot team) are the sort of level of team who could well fall foul of this.

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          1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
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            *differently

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            1. Sánchez
              • 13 Years
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              We've not qualified since 98

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              1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
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                10 years, 3 months ago

                16 teams then, 24 now

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    5. ​
      • 12 Years
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      One thing I dont like is how small the groups are, each "League" should be two groups at most, certainly not 4 groups of 3.

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      1. Sánchez
        • 13 Years
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        I think its about games demand.
        If it was 2 grpups, they have to play loads of games.
        Calendar doesnt allow for that and everything else

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        1. ​
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Ahh okay cheers

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  12. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Very coincidental that this article is published on the same night Hazard gets a late winner 😉

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    1. Rhinos
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      This article should be banned, will lead to price volatitlity

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    2. Ayew Serious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      He gets a late winner every night

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    3. andy85wsm
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Speed typing that's all

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  13. Rhinos
    • 12 Years
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    Blimey just read the latest @RuthNZ dissertation, id hate to lose him because his posts are unique but seriously you need to lighten up mate

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    1. Ayew Serious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Missed this? Link?

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      1. Rhinos
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/09/05/scout-scribbles-international-round-up-16/?hc_page=2#hc_comment_11169848
        Make yourself a huge cup of coffee first 🙂

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        1. Ayew Serious
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Before I click thanks

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        2. RedLightning
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 15 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          It may have been a bit of a rant, but I actually agree with most of Ruth_NZ's points.

          I actually flagged that it ought to be hulked, but the mods took no notice. Even though many disagreed with his point of view, I thought it was a topic worthy of serious discussion.

          I rather suspect that perhaps the mods may have realised that it is probably true, but they didn't want to admit it because they like the increased traffic that RMTs bring to the site.

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          1. andy85wsm
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            • 15 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Can assure you we did take notice.

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            1. RedLightning
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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              • 15 Years
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              Perhaps I should have just said that the mods decided not to hulk it, despite the large amount of discussion it was generating.

              There appeared to be some misunderstanding about what Ruth_NZ's original post was trying to say - I don't think his main purpose was to criticise those who submit RMTs, it was to point out that this led to problems such as too narrow a template team, the over-hyping of players like Walcott, and the big price falls for him which resulted, and was suggesting that we should look for some way to avoid these problems.

              Not all the price falls were due to this, but FFS certainly had a large effect on Walcott's. Many players recommended by FFS have done well, but others have been over-hyped and suffered massive price falls afterwards - remember Boselli?

              But why did the mods decide not to hulk it? I can only imagine that they feared it might lead to a loss of confidence in our RMTs and Template Team, which might result in a reduction of traffic on the site, and that the site's sponsors and advertisers wouldn't like that to happen.

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              1. RedLightning
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                • 15 Years
                10 years, 3 months ago

                ... He also gave the very useful warning that players who have a high ownership within the FFS community but a low ownership within FPL as a whole are likely to get rapid price rises or falls, depending on their subsequent success or failure.

                Many FFS users also ignored, or were not aware of, The Fantasy Freak's community article pointing out that Walcott was by no means a certain starter for Arsenal.

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              2. Jose's Magic Omelette
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 3 months ago

                Wow it seems there are a lot of conspiracy theorists on FFS, I doubt I'm going to change that but please don't attack the mods!

                They have explained their reasoning (see below) though I really don't think that should have been necessary.

                http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/09/06/monitor-eden-hazard-3/?hc_page=6#hc_comment_11175991

                Can we please just move on now?

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                1. RedLightning
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                  • 15 Years
                  10 years, 3 months ago

                  Thanks for the reference, Jose.

                  That makes things a lot clearer.

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                  1. Jose's Magic Omelette
                    • 12 Years
                    10 years, 3 months ago

                    Glad. Sorry for the tone of that last post.

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      2. Defcons are for Kinnear
        • 12 Years
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        Yes please. I really value his theses

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    2. ​
      • 12 Years
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      Oh that one, I think he is gone, he said he would after he finally posted part IV of his betting guide.

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      1. Defcons are for Kinnear
        • 12 Years
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        Tis a shame. Never seen anyone like him on FFS. I liked him. Some articles were tl;dr but he would argue his points well

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        1. Bøwstring The Carp
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          10 years, 3 months ago

          This, really enjoyed his article on VORP though some posts were perhaps a little long-winded

          Good contributions though compared to some of the smart arses around

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          1. Ayew Serious
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Nothing wrong with a long-winded post, you don't have to read it all if you don't want to

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            1. Bøwstring The Carp
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 3 months ago

              I mean some of the posts could have been said in 10 sentences rather than 10 paragraphs but yeah I agree

              Still good contribution, put his time into his posts

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              1. Ayew Serious
                • 10 Years
                10 years, 3 months ago

                At lot of his posts were "controversial" and I think this is why he had to explain in depth, every point he made. If people actually took time to read his full posts im sure they would respect his opinion, maybe not agree but at least show a bit of respect for someone who put time into writing something different

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                1. Gnu
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 16 Years
                  10 years, 3 months ago

                  I think the real issue for many was his lack of respect for other people.
                  I found many if not most of his posts interesting but the manner in how he replied to others was what annoyed me.
                  Hey, we all have our faults and bad days but I just gave up on trying to communicate with him.
                  I'm sure he'll be back & I hope so but I did post once that we've seen similiar posters on here over the years who post from anything from 6 months to 2 years then disappear - usually in connection with how well they are performing at FPL, but again, this isn't aimed at Ruth in particular, just a general observation.

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                  1. Ayew Serious
                    • 10 Years
                    10 years, 3 months ago

                    I get where your coming from but he only seemed to offend people who again laughed off or disrespected the posts that he put a lot of effort into, it doesn't make it right what he did, but he was just responding in the way any of us would in that situation! I really hope this isnt the end for RUTHNZ, but I do fear the worst, a lot of hate that he got on here was unfair and I wouldn't blame him for steping away

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                    1. Gnu
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 16 Years
                      10 years, 3 months ago

                      Well, I would disagree with you there, not just in my case but in others that I have read.
                      He really could make it easier for himself I guess is what I'm saying.

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                      1. Ayew Serious
                        • 10 Years
                        10 years, 3 months ago

                        Its not like he is the only person to post a couple of offensive comments! I know I have posted comments that could be classified as "rude" or "offensive" but at the end of the day it was never to Serious just a little written argument, nothing personal!

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        2. ​
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          It's true nobody will likely come as close to writing an Encyclopedia Fantasia as he did and he made a lot of good posts but I won't miss the rudeness and the inability to realise his rudeness for what it was.

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          1. Ayew Serious
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            He was only rude to those who were rude to him

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            1. ​
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 3 months ago

              He was also rude to those he thought were wrong

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              1. Ayew Serious
                • 10 Years
                10 years, 3 months ago

                *to those who told him he was wrong

                I agree. He was easily agrravated but so am I and I can understand why he would sometimes post the odd "rude" comment

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                1. ​
                  • 12 Years
                  10 years, 3 months ago

                  He called YMA illiterate in response to YMA's bookies articles...

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                  1. 32chickens
                    • 15 Years
                    10 years, 3 months ago

                    top easy read +informative articles from YMA these
                    not sure ruth appreciates easy to read-not conentious enough

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                    1. 32chickens
                      • 15 Years
                      10 years, 3 months ago

                      or even contentious

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                  2. Gnu
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 16 Years
                    10 years, 3 months ago

                    In fairness, I don't think he did or certainly not his attention. However, this is a good point.
                    YMA wrote a long and interesting article that he submitted and has since become a regular feature (I think) yet he tore it to shreds because he didn't agree with it.
                    pot, kettle......

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                  3. Ayew Serious
                    • 10 Years
                    10 years, 3 months ago

                    Again, this is wrong and make no mistake I don't support this but we are not all perfect! We don't go around here commenting rainbows, unikorns and butterflies on every post! We are all rude sometimes! I have posted comments as mean as that looking back I regret them but I understand that im not a horrible person for it

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                    1. ​
                      • 12 Years
                      10 years, 3 months ago

                      Eh, I'm usually pretty tolerant as I know how blunt I can be when in a foul mood but he takes it too far too often IMO and I've lost patience. I don't think its the initial rudeness that got to me but whenever he got called out it was never "I'm sorry for being rude" but "I don't think I was being rude but sorry if you you think I was" as if still trying to defend what he said. I entirely get the retaliatory spats but that's another thing entirely. Right that's my lot, I've said all I want to say now.

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                      1. Ayew Serious
                        • 10 Years
                        10 years, 3 months ago

                        Evetything you say here I agree with

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            2. Captain Shirokov
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 3 months ago

              An eye for an eye makes the world blind.

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              1. Ayew Serious
                • 10 Years
                10 years, 3 months ago

                I agree

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            1. Dr Dream
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 3 months ago

              Why do you want to say somebody who drones on a bit on a footy site is Autistic ?...Do you know what that sounds like to a father of a child with Autism ?...I do...

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              1. Ayew Serious
                • 10 Years
                10 years, 3 months ago

                Im with you write here! I agree with your comment and also can relate because I do to

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              2. 32chickens
                • 15 Years
                10 years, 3 months ago

                i'm with you wakey
                slinging such comments around is crass

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              3. walkman666
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                10 years, 3 months ago

                With you on that one, Wakey (in spirit and in fatherhood). Man, talk about inappropriate.

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    3. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Just a massive attention seeker is all

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        1. walkman666
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          You should not diagnose based on posts on an internet discussion forum, even if you were a clinical psychologist (so, just don't do it).

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    4. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      LMAO he got absolutely R3KT.

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    5. Ayew Serious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I think everything he said was right to be honest in his initial post and IMO he should not get such harsh treatment considering he was just disgusting his opinion, a very interesring and valuable one at that

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      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        *disgusting*

        😆 quality fail.

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      2. Ayew Serious
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Discussing* (thanks GNU)

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    6. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I think Ruth speaks a lot of truth (bad rhyme intending), and would be a huge loss to this community. He challenges the status quo and offers insights and strategic and tactical advice. He could be a bit more diplomatic and polite (i.e. he does not suffer fools well), but that behavior is modifiable. I hope he sticks around. He provides a greater level of insight that helps dilute the rapid fire player choice type posts.

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      1. Rainmaster
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        I fully agree with this. I too believe he'd be a loss to the community. As a passive observer mainly, I was always looking forward to read his posts/comments here

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  14. Rylandersson
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    RYLANDERSSON
    Butland (McCarthy)
    Francis Richards kolarov targett (Gomez)
    Pedro mahrez Yaya sanchez (westwood)
    Aguero benteke (diouf)

    Swap BENTEKE for GOMIS this week, then WESTWOOD for SAKO after next games?

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    1. ​
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      how to spot a copy & paste job 101 😉

      hold your FT, play Diouf and bench Targett

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      1. Sánchez
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Hahaha. 😀

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      2. Rylandersson
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Haha aye did very well there 😉 ty

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    2. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      With that front 8, you should keep Westwood and just bench him every week. Benteke to Gomis or Sakho looks decent.

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    3. LarryDuff
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      CAPITAL LETTERS

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  15. Dynamic Duos
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Which Duo? Other mids are Sako Ayew Pedro

    A) Sanchez and Antonio(punt)
    B) Yaya and Payet

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Sanchez (c)?

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      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Yeh Sanchez(c) this week but thinking a week ahead aswel.

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          So B stops that.

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          1. Dynamic Duos
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Yeh I would hold my ft transfer and have 2ft for Yaya and Payet in with Sanchez out, or Antonio is this week for Mane? Keep Sanchez?

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            1. TorresMagic™
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 16 Years
              10 years, 3 months ago

              No idea, I probably will unless I WC.

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              1. Dynamic Duos
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 3 months ago

                Ok cheers anyway.

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    2. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      The first one. Sanchez will come good when he eventually gets around to it and I always like punts...for good or bad..

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      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Yeh I heading that way it will be only punt in team.

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        1. Dr Dream
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Good. You don't need to be a Genius to know that players like Silva, Sanchez and Hazard will score pts. Punts are a lot more fun.

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          1. Dynamic Duos
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Yeh all 3 are great assets, going to stick with Sanchez and get Antonio

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    3. LarryDuff
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Do A. so exciting having alexis and a punt 🙂

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    4. 32chickens
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      B-as they will both play
      Tony will find it difficult to start

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  16. JedJez
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Nathan Dyer at Leicester City.Thoughts?

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    1. LarryDuff
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      2 or 3 weeks of watching beforehand. If he's a consistant starter and on form will be a steal

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    2. 32chickens
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      dont even think about it

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      1. JedJez
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Not even at 5th mid? - from what I've read, he's going to start. 4.8

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        1. 32chickens
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          in the place of?

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          1. JedJez
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Albrighton - 2fts. May as well use one so I can have 2 next week

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  17. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    194 points
    185,497 rank
    No hits taken
    Wildcard still available
    Chips still available

    Fairly chuffed so far, not sure what to think of points on the bench though 😕

    http://i.imgur.com/oNlc9U4.png

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    1. LarryDuff
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Kudos! Too right to be smug! Here I am happu at 700,000 rank 😛

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    2. Ayew Serious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Only about 2.3 million places behind you

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      1. Bøwstring The Carp
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Plenty of time to make that up, there will be thousands and thousands of people ranked 2mil and more that will finish ahead of me this season

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        1. Ayew Serious
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Ye but chances are I wont be one of them

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    3. Brian (Not the Messiah)
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      un-veiled boast.

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  18. Sadio
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    How did Hazard look tonight prior to his goal?

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    1. Ayew Serious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Like he was about to kick a ball towards the goal I presume

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      1. Sadio
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        I know it's slow around here, but geez

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        1. Ayew Serious
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          I didnt watch the game mate, pardon my terrible banter

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  19. Seb Wassell
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Depay out now to save the value?

    To Sako perhaps?

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    1. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      It's a yes from me...if you are aware that Zaha may not quite be out of the picture altogether yet. I've got him with Shelvey as fourth and fifth mids so far.

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      1. 32chickens
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        sako
        bolashie

        zaha

        in that order-at his price move zaha to sako pronto imo

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        1. Dr Dream
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Good sense would say so...but as yet Pardew hasn't had to make the choice.

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          1. Seb Wassell
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Thanks both. It's a move I will make for sure, just the timing of it really.

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  20. Huddersfield
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    I just watched African Cup Qualifiers game Of Algeria vs Lesotho Highlights
    Mahrez played the whole game , assisted one goal and assisted the assister for another

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    1. LarryDuff
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      You need help pal

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      1. Huddersfield
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        ?

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        1. LarryDuff
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Watching Algeria v Lesotho is a clear indication or extreme boredom

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          1. Huddersfield
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            I said Highlights , lasts 3 minutes , not a big thing interesting guy

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      2. Twisted Saltergater
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Eh? You're benefitting from his information but you still decide to throw in an insult? Nice.

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      3. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Bit harsh mate

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    2. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pauwBE1Rxfw

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      1. Huddersfield
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        lol i'm not

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        1. Every Dog Has Its Day
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          I know but I love the video 😛

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  21. JAC THE CAT
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Starting to think Sterling offers the best value into Man City's midfield and allows the rest of my team to be strengthened

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    1. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Putting him up front alongside Aguero in a 4-4-2 at half time strengthens his case a lot...

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      1. JAC THE CAT
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        I spent all pre season happy with the decision to have Sterling

        Changed to Silva in GW2, now already doubting if Silva is worth the extra 1.3 Million

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        1. Dr Dream
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          You won't go wrong with Silva.

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        2. Twisted Saltergater
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          +1 have a feeling Sterling is the pick of Citeh's midfield, purely because De Bruyne and Silva are better than him at playing through balls.

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    2. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Agreed completely but Silva isn't worth a transfer out.

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    3. d1sable
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Who do you need money for? Everyone good is cheap so far 😉

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      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Yes..indeed...

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      2. JAC THE CAT
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        I have a feeling that won't be the case for much longer.

        Just working out a strategy if I need Hazard

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  22. Dynamic Duos
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    So going to take a punt on Antonio. What do you make of him?

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    1. Ayew Serious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Can you confirm he is nailed?

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      1. Dynamic Duos
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Well I can't see who Starts ahead of him, can you?

        I suspect something like this up top

        Moses Payet Antonio
        -------Sakho/Jelavic-----

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        1. Ayew Serious
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          I honestly didnt know, thanks

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          1. Ayew Serious
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Actually, what about Lanzini?

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            1. 32chickens
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 3 months ago

              now we're talkin

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              1. Dynamic Duos
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 3 months ago

                Is he better than Antonio, where did he come from?

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                1. 32chickens
                  • 15 Years
                  10 years, 3 months ago

                  http://kumb.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=159799&start=140

                  with respect I think you need to do more research

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                  1. Dynamic Duos
                    • 12 Years
                    10 years, 3 months ago

                    Ok thanks for link, some say Antonio over Moses and one no moses or Antonio, so none the clearer only that everyone says Lanzini will play 🙂

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        2. Demí
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Who's the CM's?

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          1. Dynamic Duos
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Song Noble

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            1. Demí
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 3 months ago

              Kouyate won't be dropped.

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              1. Dynamic Duos
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 3 months ago

                Noble dropped?

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                1. Demí
                  • 14 Years
                  10 years, 3 months ago

                  No idea, but Kouyate is one of their best players. Will be a couple weeks till we see what Bilic prefers i think. Too risky to punt on Antonio for now.

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                  1. Dynamic Duos
                    • 12 Years
                    10 years, 3 months ago

                    What formation do you think?

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                    1. Demí
                      • 14 Years
                      10 years, 3 months ago

                      No clue

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            2. 32chickens
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 3 months ago

              songs injured-back to claret and hugh i suggest

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            3. Murder on Zidane's Flo…
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 3 months ago

              Song injured for the next couple of months.

              Kouyate and Nobes

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        3. Ryan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          442?

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    2. Every Dog Has Its Day
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      He's big...

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    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Looks a beast when he gets a full head of steam up.

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    4. JAC THE CAT
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I really think he will struggle in the PL

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    5. 32chickens
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      see article-championship form -will it be translated at his age with a team that is doing alright thankyou very much and has just taken another winger on loan (moses) with evidential PL form...

      watch and wait-i suspect it might be some time

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    6. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah...good...

      He's in the mix with Sako, Shelvey, Kouyate, Gestede and co as good punts.

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      1. 32chickens
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        difference is the first 3 have supreme PL +FPL form

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        1. Dynamic Duos
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Already got Sako

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        2. Dr Dream
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Gestede has hardly had chance to get started yet.

          He has had more touches in the box than any other player in any position from any team in the last two GW's and only Sako and Pelle have beaten him for attempts in the box...and only by one single attempt.

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  23. Fouad
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    What do you think is the probabilyy in % of mahrez playing?

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    1. 32chickens
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      100 (and 80)

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    2. JAC THE CAT
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      98%

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    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Look up. He's fit.

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      1. Fouad
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks for the help 😀

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    4. Huddersfield
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      He' fine , he played the whole game today

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  24. alea
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Iceland

    *329.000 citizens
    *Now qualified to Euro2016 with 2 games to go
    *6 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss
    *15 goals and 3 against

    magnificent..

    Will probably buy Gylfi at some point this season, strikes me as potentially a top20 in the world in coming years.

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    1. 32chickens
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      they've gone eigth above wales......

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    2. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Will never be that good but one of my personal favourite players.

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  25. Jazz!
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    A) Holebas
    B) Francis

    Who do we prefer as a pick?

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    1. Ayew Serious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Prodl

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      1. JAC THE CAT
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        He's my pick for sure

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    2. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Francis for the fixtures but couldn't go wrong with either.

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    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Watford set-up more solidly than Bournemouth from a defensive point of view. Francis' attacking threat is marginal, imo.

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    4. Jazz!
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks guys, will probably go with Prodl

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  26. Huddersfield
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    http://imgur.com/655Ur0R

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  27. d1sable
    • Has Moderation Rights
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone who owns Yaya considering the transfer to KDB? Make some profit and acquire a potentially top player who will be a slight differential as a lot will have 3 City already / Silva.

    Will likely wait to see after this GW how he fits in but I'm strongly considering it.

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    1. JAC THE CAT
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      In the sky game at 7.8, yes

      Not a chance in FPL, way to risky at that price with all the decent City options for your 3 spaces

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      1. ​
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Spot on Jac, the kids too cheap to ignore in sky

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  28. Captain choice strategy
    Rhinos
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Captain choice strategy;

    There are a number of thought processes that lead us to decide who to put our armband on

    1) Gut feel
    This has to be the most pleasing strategy when it works, no worrying bout the game mechanics, just back your own footy sense and judgement on who will score the most.

    2) Minutes
    Is your captain choice likely to play the full 90? Is there an important cup match midweek, does that team have adequate cover to allow him to be rested.

    3) Fixture
    Sometimes form and fixture combine to make a certain captain choice too juicy too ignore.

    4) Ownership
    Backing the guy most owned in your team (assuming it's appropriate) is probably the safest way to preserve your ranking.

    5) Cowardice
    Not daring to take the armband of Aguero in case this is the week he explodes.

    6) Differential
    Need to make ground up? Look for a lesser player with a good fixture and hope the big guns underwhelm.

    7) Captain poll
    The ffs community cant be wrong, can they? 🙂

    Personally i like to concentrate on 1) and 2), simply think about who is likely to get the most points and minutes in which to score those points, like to bear 6) in mind too, the chance to gamble on a rankings boost is always appealing to me.
    However you arrive at your decision make sure it is yours and never blame the community if they advise you to pick a player that in hindsight turns out to be a failure

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    1. Demí
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      8) set pieces

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      1. Ayew Serious
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        9) Chance of getting points

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      2. Rhinos
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        im counting that in no 1)
        good save 🙂

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    2. Demí
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Uusally 1 for me. Barely take notice of the captain poll. Often 5 or 6 too. Never 4

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      1. Donkey_Sanctuary
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        I don't think 4 (Ownership) should be on the list. I can't ever remember anyone using this as a justification for captain. If this strategy was used then the armband would have been left on Kane for the second half of last season (which I think very few if anyone did)

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        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Lots of people captain a player based on ownership. In fact it is THE method for those playing the game statistically and with minimum risk.

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          1. Donkey_Sanctuary
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            So the most highly owned player currently is Clyne (37.7%). Are you saying that people who play the game statistically and with minimum risk will captain him this GW?

            Take the captain poll on here for instance. The two leading candidates for captaincy this week are Aguero (32.9%, 6th highest owned) and Alexis (12.6% roughly 35th highest owned player)

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    3. Jazz!
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Nice post.

      I certainly do 1, 2 and 3. Also consider 6 too. Definitely not 7, they all just vote for Aguero and Sanchez regardless of fixture. This week I'm giving Mahrez the armband, only hesitation was fitness but he played for Algeria today and bagged an assist 🙂

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      1. Rhinos
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks. Like your style, im thinking Kane but I can see why others may hate the idea

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    4. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      9) Aguero

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      1. Rhinos
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        4) + 5) = 9) 🙂

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        1. Donkey_Sanctuary
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Aguero isn't in the top 5 most owned players just now (32.8%)

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    5. Djerbil
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I just consider putting it on the Best Player/Most inform Player in my 11

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    6. ​
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      10) Underlying form AKA Aguero or Sanchez every week

      After this, go back to 3) then probably still pick Aguero.

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    7. Tree House
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      8) Overall probability of player scoring points bearing in mind the form and opposition

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      1. Jose's Magic Omelette
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Yes, this is the only logical choice as far as I'm concerned!

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    8. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I start with 5 and then see if there is a good enough form / quality / fixture contender to make me look elsewhere.

      This week the main challenger is sanchez but I think aguero I ternate one exploits have got me fearful enough to stick with 5

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    9. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I tend to choose Aguero if he's fit.

      When he's not fit I'll look at a mixture - form, fixtures, gut feeling.

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      1. King Kohli
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Will you captain him this week as well?

        Just asking since he's blanked twice in a row with a very tricky away game coming up.

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    10. buffrey
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Hardly anyone who's replied has said they don't take note of 3/. I frankly think that's a load of rubbish. Everyone likes the juicy fixture and saying you ignore it is kidding yourself.

      You may not use it as a final decision maker but it's always one of the first things people will notice about a player that week.

      I think people are trying to be cool by saying fixture doesn't matter in this one big decision, but blatantly it does.

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    11. Boris Bodega
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      1, 2 & 3 for me, although 4 & 6 occasionally when there are 2 very clear captain choices, and only one of them is being picked up on I will be very tempted to go with other.

      Sanchez vs Aguero this coming week is an example.

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    12. Jomica
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      8) is the game on tv or not? nothing worse than not being able to watch you captain play

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    13. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      8) See who has the advantage here or here:

      http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/939/
      http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/1373/

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    14. Klopp\'s Angels
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      (1) + (3) for me. I personally go with my gut over 4 weeks. Which saves me the feeling of putting the armband on the wrong player every single week. Aguero has to come good sometime?!?!?!

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  29. Djerbil
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Lets all put Forca , Rukawa , Ruth_NZ and lock them up in a room..

    Just read Ruth_NZ 's post .. wow .. what the hell was that

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    1. Ayew Serious
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Im Presuming this comment will be removed before this goes up...

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      1. Djerbil
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        are we supposed to not talk about it??

        haven't been here for a while and just read those posts

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        1. Ayew Serious
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          According to the rules of the sight you cant try to make campaingns to remove members!

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          1. The Raging Bull
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            link to Ruth's post?

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            1. Gnu
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              10 years, 3 months ago

              scroll up, near top of page.

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          2. Djerbil
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            not doing that , saying putting them in a room means they are all controversial posters from Past and Present on FFS and they have all kicked up debates

            I don't know if you are new here , but Forca is a banned member of this site ..

            so no campaigning here

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            1. Ayew Serious
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 3 months ago

              Whats wrong with posting something controversial and Having a debate! Is that not what ffscout is all about!
              And Yes I know a little more about Forca than you might think

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            2. 32chickens
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 3 months ago

              i do miss
              -Muppet-you could just see him fishing for a fight
              -Was he called something then 'dihno' last year publically put his team up to a vote and went out with -56 hit-he always had multiple intelligent stat posts on each page at all times

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              1. The Raging Bull
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 3 months ago

                Ruth drops some insightful posts, you either like his rationale or you don't. Have to agree with him on members posting RMT, it's overkill.

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                1. makaveli70
                  • 11 Years
                  10 years, 3 months ago

                  1 & 3

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  30. Dynamic Duos
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Where is Doosra tonight? See if he can clarify anymore on Antonio and his prospects for me.

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