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The Numbers Game – 2014/15 Review – Southampton

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The sceptics were circling ahead of Ronald Koeman’s first year in charge of Southampton after former manager Mauricio Pochettino was followed through the exit door by a number of first-team regulars. The Dutchman proved them wrong, though, and after dipping into the transfer market to acquire the likes of Sadio Mane, Graziano Pelle, Dusan Tadic and Ryan Bertrand, he guided the Saints to a seventh-place finish – one spot higher than they’d managed under the Argentine in 2013/14.

In this members article, we cast an eye back over Koeman’s first campaign at St Mary’s, analysing the chief goal threats and creators and comparing their overall displays to Pochettino’s only full year at the helm.

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  1. Danstoke82
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    How about this?;

    Ruddy - Rudd

    Azpi - Mert - Williams - Huth - Saylor

    Hazard - Mane - Henderson - Ritchie - Anya

    Costa - Aguero - Deeney

    £100m bang on, had to downgrade Ivan, Darmain and Ramsey to get Costa in.

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    1. Herman Toothrot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      You have hazard, you don't need costa imo

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    2. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Ivan > Costa

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    3. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      GK: 1/2
      DF: 4/5
      MD: 4/5
      FW: 2/3

      TOTAL: 11/15
      GRADE: C

      notes: Saylor not nailed on, Midfield is a bit light, Perhaps not having United players could be a concern.

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      1. Danstoke82
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers for the feedback!

        Went against Costa in end as it weakened my team far too much. Kept Hazard, swapped Cazorla for Silva and now have to downgrade Darmain to a 5.0 defender

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        1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
          • 12 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          There are plenty of good 5.0 defenders to choose from, so you should be in good shape still.

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          1. Danstoke82
            • 9 Years
            8 years, 10 months ago

            Cheers for the reply.

            Currently trying to choose between Lescott and Williams as the 5.0 defender?

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            1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
              • 12 Years
              8 years, 10 months ago

              I have both of those guys...its a toss up in my opinion. Also look into Alderwerield from Tottenham as an option.

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              1. Danstoke82
                • 9 Years
                8 years, 10 months ago

                I'd probably have gone for Williams because I believe Swansea and Leicester have a good rotation?.

                Lescott is well in my thoughts though due to the Pulis factor!, it's tough.

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  2. st4rt__
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Ruddy (Hennessey)
    Francis | Ivan | Darmain (OShea, Saylor)
    Ozil | Hazard | Richie | Sterling (Fletch)
    Rooney | Sakho | Deeney

    £4m ITB, obviously yet to fully decide on the team but I LOVE that backline/midfield.

    Bottom of las' page, sorry. Thoughts?

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  3. GHB
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Deeney V Ighalo

    If anyone fancies an early season punt, think about Ighalo instead of Deeney. Overall I think Deeney will more than likely out score him in the season, but Ighalo has the ability to score a lot of goals this season. Already on fire in pre season (I know you can't take much from it), he bagged another 2 tonight before making way for Vydra. This is the main downfall - these two will share game time and Deeney will play 99% of games. One of the main reasons I am taking the early gamble is ownership. Ighalo currently under 1% and Deeney nearing towards 15%. If Deeney doesn't score in the first couple of games many will transfer out and early value will be lost, which isn't really the case with Ighalo.

    Just thought I would post this as see so many people on here have Deeney in their team and its an option if people fancy a gamble.

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

      Deeney been more consistent over past three years

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      1. GHB
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Ighalo only joined us last year so can't compare that. Look at his scoring record last year.

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    2. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      I thought most chose Deeney over the others is because he's captain so will play almost every game and is on penalties.

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

        Good point

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      2. walkman666
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Tradeoffs. I think Deeney has the penalties and apparently an edge of playing time. Deeney scored 21 goals last year and Ighalo 20 so that seems to be a recent wash.

        The high ownership of Deeney could make one want to climb on and not be left out if he does well, or avoid so as not to have to join a sell-off if he is not doing well.

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        1. GHB
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Someone gets what I'm saying 😉

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

      and 0.5 cheaper....fits in nicely if you are playing 3-5-2

      Will be interesting to see which cheap striker (6 and under) will have the best season

      Wilson, Deeney, Ighalo, Jerome, Origi etc etc

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      1. walkman666
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Right, or which cheap striker becomes the early train on which to make money (see Naismith from last year).

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

          Ulloa as well

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

    Any essentials from the promoted teams?

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  5. Morbius
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    A) Rooney, Kane, Deeney

    B) Rooney, Costa, Ighalo.

    Idea is to play 3-4-3

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    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      A

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

        Currently sitting pretty with A) - though Ighalo has given people looking for a cheap 3rd striker a bit to think about.

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  6. FPL Maldini
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    RMT please

    ------------Karl Pilkington--Auntie Nora--------
    --Eboué--Clive Warren--Alan Partridge--James Brown
    --Chuck Norris--Rick Astley--Barrel Roll--Mudkip----
    ---------------Bendtner----Trigger from Only Fools and Horses-------

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

      You took a lot of time over this...

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    2. stilicho
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Needs more Channel 4

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    3. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Needs Tattoo Stan in there somewhere.

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    4. jam sandwich
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Bendtner --> Odemwingie to fund Clive Warren --> Lord Voldemort for me

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    5. The Light Knight
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Mudkip? Charizard much more suited to the wing

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  7. jimmanu
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Heres my first attempt?

    Speroni (hennessey)

    Lescott rose janmaat coleman (turner)

    Hazard silva ritchie henderson (king)

    Rooney costa (deeney)

    Deeney and ritchie are interchangeable

    never done fpl before. Thoughts welcome

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

      Hennessey rumoured to be on his way to WBA I think, careful on that one!

      Not a big fan on tottenham defence, but it should be improved with their new recruits. I kinda miss a Chels defender :)!

      Midfield looks pretty solid, its just King who might be prone to rotation. Unclear situation with new manager and so on 🙂

      I like the forwards!

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

        Like I said im new!! Does it matter if king gets rotated? Wont be used really? If ritchie doesnt play deeney is in or vice versa?

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

          It matters when someone gets injured! Should someone get injured and another one gets rotated. Lets say Deeney is injured, and Ritchie is rotated. Then you want King off the bench to cover atleast the 2-3p the benchfodder usually provides 🙂

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

      Midfield an up top very solid, though could get an arsenal midfielder in. Not sure about the defence. Spurs and Newcastle not really clean sheet teams

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

        Ive swapped kinf for wanyama... now schneids has gone to united. Im gambling on spurs being better at the back. And janmaat gets assists (I assume they count in fpl) who knows what they will be like with mclaren at the helm.

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

    Lost on another page!

    Schmeichel, Butland
    Lescott, Mertesacker, Ivanovic, Francis, Coates
    Hazard, Henderson, Ramsey, Cabaye, Anya
    Rooney, Aguero, Wilson

    Any thoughts?
    My own thoughts are with Cabaye and Wilson and perhaps Butland.

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

      Sorry, Hazard=Fab, couldnt afford

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

      Butlands now first choice so maybe dont need schmeicel too??

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

        Yeah, just playing it safe should someone get injured. Thanks!

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

      I'm on the fence about Cabaye too - if he's playing from deep that dents his appeal slightly compared to if he were playing 10, though I imagine he will still have set pieces. If he is playing deep, it may be a boon to Bolasie.

      Strong looking team otherwise. Personally I would prefer Ozil to Ramsey, but that's your call.

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

        Very unclear as he is "new" in PL and in new in the team too. Perhaps pre-season friendlies will be key here!

        Im torn between the two, might go Özil as he is probably the most nailed on. Just a bit turned off by his fear of the opponent goal 😉

        Thanks man!

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    4. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      GK: 2/2
      DF: 5/5
      MD: 4/5
      FW: 2/3

      TOTAL: 13/15
      GRADE: B

      notes: pretty well balanced team, watch out for Anya(may not start), pay attention to Cabayes role at Palace as he may share points with the likes of Puncheon/Bolasie/Zaha

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

        Ill settle with a B 🙂
        Yeah, Anya might be Wanyama or Fletcher. Just wanna avoid eventual price drop as Wanyama prolly will be the highest owership 4.5m mid.

        Ill monitor Cabaye if theres any friendlies 🙂

        Thanks for input man!

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

    Whats the story with Aguero he injured??

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    1. st4rt__
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Coming back from Copa init.

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  10. Jimjam
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    More nailed for Liverpool (if either) - Sakho or Moreno?

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

      Sakho?? But neither... lol.

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

      Sakho I think. But I think they're both pretty safe for now.

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

      Reid or Ogbanna 🙂

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  11. st4rt__
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Ruddy (Hennessey)
    Francis | Ivan | Darmain (OShea, Saylor)
    Ozil | Hazard | Richie | Sterling (Fletch)
    Rooney | Sakho | Deeney

    £4m ITB, obviously yet to fully decide on the team but I LOVE that backline/midfield.

    Reckon?

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    1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      GK: 2/2
      DF: 4/5
      MD: 5/5
      FW: 2/3

      TOTAL: 13/15
      GRADE: B

      notes: although both of your keepers are starters and good picks I'd be wary of how many points they would realistically accumulate. Saylor isn't nailed on. Overall decent balance to your team.

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      1. st4rt__
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Not worried about keepers, I just fancied Ruddy's fixtures, I'll WC early anyway I reckon. I'm not bothered about Saylor, only £4.0m I thought of. Francis/OShea to rotate. Darmain/Ivan to always play. Cheers though.

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  12. Rote Teufel
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Thoughts? Of course, this assumes JRod will get the nod.

    ...............Fabianski ◙ Schmeichel...............
    Ivan ◙ Kos ◙ Richards ◙ Prodl ◙ Francis
    ...Fabs ◙ Ozil ◙ Mata ◙ Hendo ◙ Anya...
    ...............Kun ◙ Sakho ◙ JRod..................

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

      Looks really interesting, i really like the Jrod-punt. Might go to hell ofc, as with all punts ;)!
      Id be wary of Matas starting startus but i think he is pretty nailed. Lets see where it all ends up 🙂

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      1. Rote Teufel
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers. Yeah, JRod is a gamble at this point. Hoping we get a clearer picture on him as the season gets closer. I feel pretty confident that Mata is nailed on the right but if not, there are plenty of good options in that range.

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  13. JÆKS ⭐
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Costa - Aguero - Gomis

    Too expensive?

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

      If it's where the pints are then no

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

        points

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

      Not sure on Swansea don't seem to be creative enough in midfielder to get gomis the goals

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

        its not like they have siggy, ayew, montero and ki to supply him

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

          I see your point but still unsure think those players you list will take a lot of gomis goals

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

      no, i am on costa aguero sakho. Just need to make sure you pick good value mids. Mine are walcott, mata chadli and puncheon.

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    4. The Mighty One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Definitely not too expensive if I'm currently on Ag, Roo, Costa!!

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  14. McSauce
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Mane or Depay or niether? 8.5m?

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

      For the price depay... but maybe mane to start with and see where depay fits in!

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

      Depay out of those two however you could also try Ramsey/Oscar/Ozil/Mata...

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

      If United sell di Maria depay looks a good option

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    4. abreu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Both on watchlist, structuring my team so I am ready to react if they hit off from the start

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  15. Dr Joness
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Why isn't anyone considering Oscar and Bony?
    Aguero won't start for the first few game weeks which will give Bony a glorious chance to prove himself. His goal to game record at Swansea was excellent, I find it crazy that almost nobody is considering him. Dzeko + Jovetic look likely to be leaving. And if Pellegrini continues to play 2 up top then Bony must be a shout even when Aguero returns?
    And Oscar is very underrated. Everyone's attention is on Hazard and Fabregas which is of course understandable.. But Oscar seems more budget friendly and if he manages to stay fit he could chalk up 150+ this season I'm sure.
    Both are heading into my team come GW1.

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

      We dont know if Aguero will sit out the start. Pellegrini is not like Wenger when it comes to protecting players.

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

      Bony is too risky for a GW1 squad IMO, and I really don't rate Oscar. Chelsea's fixtures aren't too enticing either, so I wouldn't want to double up.

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      1. Dr Joness
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        I'll bet you 2 Mars bars that you're wrong 😉

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    3. Dr Joness
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      I was also considering Mata last week. But I thought he may be a risk due to Manchester Uniteds election in midfield. But if Di-Maria leaves for PSG then that for me halves the risk straight away. And if Mata can replicate his stunning form at Chelsea, this season could be the one!

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    4. RubeRx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Oscar is too inconsistent and there are far better options for those valuable Chelsea spots

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  16. Moxon
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Is having Haz and Costa too much?

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    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Too much what?

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

        if it better than say swapping one for silva or aguero?

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        1. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Just go with the 2 you think will give you the most points.

          I don't believe in cover.

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

            Okay, thanks alot

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

        Points

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

      Definately not. Chelsea are top class and they are their points players.

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

        Good to hear 🙂

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

      No! It doesnt matter if they are on the same team. You need quality players that gets you points.

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

        Cheers

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  17. McSauce
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Mata or Yaya?

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    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Mata.

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

      yaya

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

      Mata for me

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    4. yemzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Yaya. Think Mata is far from nailed, and reckon Rooney will be back on pens for the new season.

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    5. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      As of now, this very moment without knowing formations. Mata

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    6. Heytch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Yaya

      Pattern in this thread

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  18. shanebuckz
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Rmt
    Schmeicel. Speroni

    Darmian. Aspen. Williams jenkinson ward

    Hazard. Cazorla/ozil/Ramsey. Sterling. aarons. Hendo

    Sakho. Berahino. costa
    Suggestions please maybe spent too much on back line let me know what u think!!.B

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  19. McNulty
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    What is the Norwich back line? Is Bassong the best bet?

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  20. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone have any tips for the British Open I was thinking Shane Lowry each way ?

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

      Heard about this guy called tiger woods who could be a longshot. Bit dodge off the tee though

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    2. Heytch
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      I think Henrik Stenson will play well

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      1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Ah thanks 🙂

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  21. Zizoulicious
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    What are people's thoughts on Rooney vs Costa?

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

      I have both atm

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

        Been contemplating this. But it means getting rid of my midfield punters

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

          Who does this include?

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  22. Egg noodle
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Scouts, please fix the broken table in the article 🙁

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

      Indeed, weird though as it was working earlier.

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

        Works again now, no?

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        1. Egg noodle
          • 14 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Oh yes! 😀

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  23. Mr. O'Connell
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    KIIIIIIIIII great shout for a 4th mid IMO. With him and Henderson (who is also excellent value) as a 3rd and 4th mid allows for an extra big hitter in defence (where the points are at).

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

      Ki is in my team too 🙂

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    2. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Ki is currently on my team as well.

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

      Any other viable midfield options at 5.5 if ki doesn't work out?

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      1. walkman666
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Not that I know off the top of my head. I will have some funds in itb for Ki > Ritchie or Payet if need be.

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  24. Dannyalpha
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Changed my team thanks to some helpful feedback earlier - how does this rate?

    Cech (Rudd)

    Azpi - Komp - Clyne - Fonte - (Francis)

    Silva - Fab - Cazorla - Wanyama - (Anya)

    Rooney - Giroud - (Deeney)

    could change formation to a 4-3-3 depending on if it's better to start deeney or wanyama.

    still have 1.5mil ITB.

    any feedback would be great.

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

      I would downgrade Clyne or Fonte, and perhaps downgrade Cech to a 5m keeper, so that you can upgrade Anya. Otherwise a strong draft in my opinion.

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

        agreed

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  25. PainInDiaz
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    RMT please?

    Schmeichel - Butland

    Jenkinson - Mertesacker - Cedric - O'Shea - S.Taylor

    Depay - Hazard - Silva - Chadli - Wanyama

    Pelle - Sakho - Costa

    Strike might be a bit weak, but they all look good for the first few fixtures. Anybody recommend any changes?

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    1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      GK: 2/2
      DF: 4/5
      MD: 5/5
      FW: 2/3

      TOTAL: 13/15
      GRADE: B

      notes: S Taylor isnt nailed on. Be wary of Wanyama's high ownership which could lead to a price drop. Strikeforce is ok-ish, pay attention to the situation at Southampton as there is Pelle/Long/JRod to chose from.

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

        Thanks for your input. Good point about Wanyama. Back to tweaking!

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    2. st4rt__
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Not a fan of Pelle, Depay or even Chadli. You out in the bank?

      I'd replace Depay with Ozil/Yaya/Mata, I'd replace Chadli with perhaps Hendo? Not entirely sure what I'd do with Pelle, just don't fancy him.

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  26. KLOPPTOMANIA
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    No Walcott love start of season?

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    1. Nice to Finally Michu
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      0////

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    2. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Just a lack of certainty about whether he starts. These boards seem to love him, but want to make sure he is actually slated to start.

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  27. RubberDucky
      8 years, 10 months ago

      who are the 2 best 4.0 defenders???

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      1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        As of now...nobody

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        1. RubberDucky
            8 years, 10 months ago

            Saylor and Baker it is then!

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

        Jenkinson or Ogbonna? Who's more nailed?

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        1. Rote Teufel
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Jenk

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

          Tough but surely they are both nailed. Hammers aren't gonna spend 10m on a DF who doesn't start.

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      3. Nice to Finally Michu
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        I'm worried about opting for JRod and Sterling over Giroud and Hendo
        that would leave me with 2 budget strikers in Rodriguez and Sakho to go with Costa up top and I'm afraid that would leave me very unflexible as there imo are less options in the mid price range for mids than forwards and I feel going with that front 3 aND changing the balance of my team sets me up alreas to wildcard right away. Anyone mind waying in?

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      4. Bubz
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Will Mane's position on the field change this season at all, with JRod back?

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

          Don't think so. Will either play centrally or on the right if JWP plays as a 10. Threatening regardless.

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

            I'm very interested in owning him. Those fixtures and his stats from last season are wonderful.

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

              On my watchlist, along with a load of others admittedly.

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