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The Numbers Game – Arsenal

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Our summer series of members’ articles, offering an in-depth team-by-team analysis of the previous campaign, gets underway this evening.

Starting with Arsenal, we’ll look at the performance levels of each team and attempt to spot trends or improvements.

We then delve into the player data, analysing the key individuals as we scour for early targets ahead of the new campaign.

In certain cases, we also focus on any specific periods of interest brought about by tactical changes or breakout Fantasy performances – in the Gunners’ case, this involves a switch in formation to a 3-4-2-1 in the latter stages of the campaign.

Runners-up to Leicester City on 71 points in 2015/16, the Gunners chalked up 75 points this time around but could only muster a fifth place finish.

Although Arsene Wenger’s side also found the net more often (up from 65 goals to 77), their underlying numbers reveal an overall decline in performance.

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  1. Twisted Saltergater
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Fixtures out on Wednesday @9pm. Sorry if old news.

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    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      -12 hours 😳

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    2. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 17 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Indeed, we're getting ready to frisk.

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      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Too many excel sheets will be created that day

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      2. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        In many ways, preparing for GW1 is the most strategically satisfying aspect of the game 🙂 I had a very good start to last season (3k OR) before my form dropped off revealing my lack of class 😀

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        1. Mark
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 17 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Agreed, each season I become more fixated on the opening 3-4 Gameweeks. It will be the same this time around. Looking forward to seeing if the computers offers up any unlikley targets.

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          1. FPL Virgin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            @Mark How long will it take for the season ticker to be updated on Wednesday?

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        2. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Was 12th after the first day, but stupidly played my wildcard as I wanted to maximise my points to get into first but didn't prevail, regretted it massively later on

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    3. Fred54
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      #FormOverFixtures

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      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        #PreSeasonFormIsMisleading

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        1. Fred54
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Poppycock. Redmond came good 7 games later...

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          1. Deulofail
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            So did Deulofeu and Wickham

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    4. Pep
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Should be v interesting

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  2. Moin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley has received significant international investment interest in recent weeks, including one party from China.

    It is understood Ashley, who has reportedly tried to sell the north-east club twice in the past, is now considering all options open to him.

    Newcastle might have a new rich owner!

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

    Watford target Kamil Grosicki is still no closer to resolving his own future at Hull City, according to the Watford Observer.

    The Poland winger, 28, is reportedly keen to link up with former manager Marco Silva at Vicarage Road, and the new Hornets boss is said to be equally open to re-uniting with the player.

    This deal is imminent.

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    1. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 17 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I liked him - his stats were strong but Watford will need to keep Deeney and get another goalscorer for Grosicki to threaten to offer value I reckon.

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      1. Pep
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Mark, this a really personal request

        Please do not let FPL towers list Kachunga, Huddersfield, as a striker. He played there once or maybe even twice, but is a right winger for us. Please Mark I need him in my team

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        1. Moin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          😆

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        2. Lovren an elevator
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          So you're saying he's a good 4th/5th mid pick if he's classified as a midfielder?

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      2. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah! his stats were always strong, and I agree Watford needs Deeney and a target man along with him to get the best out of him.

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        1. Je suis le chat
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Deeney mistifies me. Dunno how he gets goals, He looks too burly and has a head shaped like a vw beetle.

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          1. Moin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            I actually like him, He has that old school striker kind of feel in him.

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          2. Deeney-is-a-god
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            He is class.

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    2. 6thGoal
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Not that I am sold on Okaka, he did return to the EPL and Watford after netting 15 goals for Anderlecht. Although I don't feel he is the came caliber as Ighalo was (now in China). I still like the Grosicki move if it happens.With the price tag slapped on Deeney I don't think he is going anywhere. Watford for life!

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  4. Pep
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Any other cheap 4th mids in a 343 or 5th in 352 yous have thought of? Knockaert, Kachunga, Ritchie, Stanislas for me

    At least one of those have to have a decent enough set of opening fixtures

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    1. 6thGoal
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Depending on fixtures, I would keep Snodgrass, Phillips and Allen. Assuming they will all fall under 5.5m

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    2. Lovren an elevator
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I like that group. Im thinking Gross could be better than knockaert, May share set pieces etc...which may in turn keep me away from both of them.
      Is Stanislas nailed? If so then definitely agree with that one. I'm also thinking about Gray if Mahrez leaves and he's not replaced

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  5. Je suis le chat
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Who'll be the value Arsenal asset? I suspect Iwobi at maybe 6.5m. Alexis was raving about him.

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    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Many good options can come out of Arsenal, only if the players start performing. Iwobi is one but for me
      Ramsey won't be priced high...if he can replicate his 2013/14 season form, he will be the pick of the crop. Ox is another one who, if stays, can provide good value.

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      1. Alan_T
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        I like the Ramsey shout....

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      2. Lovren an elevator
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Ramsey is an excellent shout, I just worry about his fitness/injuries

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    2. makaveli123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Iwobi is a nice shout.
      If Bellerin is off to Barcelona, who will play RWB? Ox?

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    3. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Surely I can't be alone in thinking Iwobi is absolutely rubbish?

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      1. Je suis le chat
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        He's very young. I've never seen him play, just noticed good output last season.

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      2. Speédy
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        arsenal fan.agree

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      3. Art Vandelay
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Please include me in this school of thought. The fact that he was getting a decent amount pitch time pays testament to how far Arsenal have fallen.

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      4. Syd.
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        You are never alone Berbs

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      5. Jazz!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        You're right. He's so average.

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      6. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Nope. Plenty of people have terrible opinions. 😉

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    4. I Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Ramsey for me. The new formation seems to suit him and I can't see him costing more than 7.5 after only producing 56 points last season.

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  6. Jernau M Gurgeh
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Very good article again, thnx Paul

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  7. Pep
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Hope the fixtures don't throw up a City v Chelsea type match, and Huddersfield get an easy one at home 🙂

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

      I agree I hope Huddersfield thrash City at home

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      1. Pep
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        What a heffing dream

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

          🙂

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    2. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Don't think there will be any easy ones for Huddersfield

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      1. Pep
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Loving this underestimation. You simply don't understand our tactics - we are better than STK, BOU, WHU, NEW, BRI, WAT atleast

        Not my bias talking, just my tactical acumen

        But honestly, have a read of our tactics and Wagner. Some manager, him

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        1. George Sillett
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Saw Huddersfield pre season . Lack of goals will be a problem if a decent striker isn't incoming.

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        2. Pieterke30
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Wow. I have never seen Huddersfield play, but that would surprise me.

          West Ham will be better next season, Watford now have a better manager, Bournemouth is playing better and better, Stoke at home always difficult, etc.

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        3. Alan_T
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Better than West Ham, Stoke and Bournemouth?

          You've got some knackers.

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        4. 32chickens
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Any news on the shankly this preseason?
          Or will it not occur?

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        5. 32chickens
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Sorry i go watch terriers
          Good 'team' good manager, limited individual players with key loanees
          BOU and NEW likely to play in different part of league
          Exciting but challenging season ahead-

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    3. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      A regular scoreline this season will be.......

      Huddersfield nil - whoever four

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

        I don't rate whoever . I think whatever could do it tbf

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      2. Pep
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        We'll have to wait and see Syd, but we are no Hull or no Boro

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

          Boro were free scoring in their promotion season compared to Huddersfield. I am not sure how Wagner will adapt to trying to win 1-0 in the PL

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          1. Pep
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            This stat ,although it's factual, is so misleading. We aren't defensive - we are a very attacking side w/ fluidity in attack, full backs bombing etc - we've just been very very wasteful and don't have the quality tbh

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            1. Pep
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              Tell me howthe RB of a 1-0 default side can have 4 goals and 10 assists

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          2. Pep
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Sounds like HTAFC are going to surprise a lot of people!

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

              I hope they do well but you need to be realistic the gulf in class between the Championship and PL is vast. Get a few more City players in loan and you might have a chance

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              1. Pep
                • 6 Years
                6 years, 10 months ago

                Some rumours we're after Adarabioyo

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  8. Pep
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Just need the game to launch for next season, need mi drogo, need to see HTAFC on fpl

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    1. Pep
      • 6 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Need my Mane double figure hauls 🙁

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  9. Syd.
    • 14 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Confirmed

    England have won the 2022 World Cup

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    1. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I will place the bet. Thanks

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    2. Je suis le chat
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Sure they will. It'll be just them and Qatar. Everyone else will boycott.

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      1. Ronny Hotdog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Can't see England bearing Qatar with their home advantage.

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  10. Deulofail
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    The only thing I'm hoping for is that the game is difficult. The fewer easy picks the better.

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    1. UnitedFan
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Agree. Kane costing 13.0 will separate some managers. Anyone else at particular prices you have in mind?

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      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah I will be a bit disappointed if he's less. Alonso 7.0 if he's a def. Morata 11.0. There are plenty more examples of people hoping players are cheap that I don't understand. If Kolasinac is 5.5 with good fixtures, for example, it forces too many people to pick him.

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        1. Deulofail
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Morata at 10.5 wouldn't be so bad though given that he's 'not proven'

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          1. Pep
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Morata is useless, and he will be priced in the same price bracket as Lukaku Jesus etc

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            1. Deulofail
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              Um...so.. 10.5 according to your following post.

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          2. UnitedFan
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Agree with those picks. Kolasinac is a no-brainer if at 5.5. I actually think Morata could be 10.0 given we finished 6th. Be interesting to see if they overprice United players again.

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  11. Pep
    • 6 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    4.5 4.0

    4.5 4.5 4.5 4.0 4.0

    10 8.0 8.0 5.5 4.5

    13 10.5 10.5

    Kane-Lukaku-Jesus.............just maybe

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    1. Alan_T
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Not sure they'll give us enough 4m def options....

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    2. I Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Possibly but doesn't look worth it to me. Much rather downgrade one of them to have a stronger defence and 4th mid.

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  12. Dr Dream
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Very good article Paul....excellent.

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  13. #23
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Is next year going to be the tme to go 4-4-2?

    Too many great value options in defence.

    Alonso/Kanc/Valencia/Trippier/Walker/Mendy?/Rose/Milner

    will probably go for 3-4-3 in the end though

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    1. I Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Certainly worth considering imo. Some of these wing backs are basically midfielders who get CS points. Can't be overlooked.

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      1. #23
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        yes not many sub 6.5m mids and fwds can match the output.

        but i like the value from cheap rotating 4.5/4.0 defenders too. Holebas 15 pointers was sweet

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        1. I Member
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Janmaat at 4.5 will be in my team if the fixtures are kind. Enjoyed owning Holebas last year but too many yellows.

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    2. Johqvist
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Yeah I might start with 4-4-2 untill a cheap midfielder or attacker emerges and then downgrade one of the premium defenders.

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  14. #23
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    kolasniac

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  15. LarryDuff
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Whats your favorite blur album and why?

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    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Blur.

      Tune after tune after tune.

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      1. Now I'm Panicking
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        I'd agree with this.

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        1. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Death of a Party is far too overlooked.

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    2. pablo discobar
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      The very best of Blur is outstanding

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

      I never liked them much. Definitely second best to Oasis and I never really got past that.

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    4. KingNidge
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Never liked any of their stuff

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      1. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        The only thing I like about them is that "Park life" was the big song when I met my wife...so that always makes me smile a bit.

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        1. KingNidge
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          That's a nice thing to be reminded of although they were a bit shite

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          1. Dr Dream
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Completely shite. Posh boys pretending to be something they weren't.

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            1. Somalion
              • 14 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              I must respectfully disagree. Some of Blur's work is outstanding and the later stuff Damon Albarn has done with Gorillaz is also excellent.

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    5. Lovren an elevator
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      They have more than 1 album?!

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  16. Dr Dream
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Devils advocate to try and create some debate.

    I loved UFPL last season....One of the things I really liked was fixed prices for the season.

    It had a few effects.

    Firstly. when setting out an initial squad the balance of funds was really important across all positions to allow easy loans.
    Secondly. No matter how good a pick Kane is (or Aguero/RVP) the way that FPL works means they can't be sold and bought back easily due to loss of value...and so the game shrinks a little...meanwhile in UFPL you could easily gamble on ditching him for a week or three.
    Thirdly. The pressure for early transfers was removed without any price fluctuations.

    Hard to put into words maybe for those who didn't play it but the UFPL game seemed to facilitate far more short term picks than FPL.

    So...Do we actually need price movement in FPL?...is the game actually a better or worse game because of it?

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

      Come WC time, the template is stronger with no price changes.

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      1. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah. I fully expected that UFPL would do a price revision for January...(we got a batch of transfers for Jan)....but they didn't. I think they missed a trick there tbh. It would have been a really good game changer.

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    2. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      TFF has no price changes, but I think it suffers because of it.

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  17. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Josh Brolin went to an 80's themed party, dressed as the character he played in The Goonies. Well played Josh

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    1. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      (Sigh).... Who is Josh Brolin and what is the Goonies?

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      1. Heels_Over_Head
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        What is The Goonies???

        Deary me. A film worth watching if you have kiddos.

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    2. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Link?

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  18. ★Kuntheman★
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    5.5 4.5
    7.0 6.0 5.5 5.5 4.5
    11.0 8.0 6.0 4.5 4.5
    13.0 8.0 7.5

    The year of the 4-3-3? 😉

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    1. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I might if you might..

      This season could be very different to the last one.

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    2. I Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Nah. Too many good midfield options. 4-4-2 is tempting me though.

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      1. I Member
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        I shouldn't say tempting because there's no basis for that until we've seen fixtures and prices but I'm liking the idea of a strong defence this year. Chelsea, Spurs, United, Arsenal and City should all provide strong options at the back. On top of that you have cheaper attacking defenders from smaller teams like Daniels, Dann, Cedric, Janmaat, etc.

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    3. Legomane
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      It's not a terrible shout TBH. Switching the 6.0 4th mid and 4.5 def for a premium defender and fodder mid could be a genius move if the 6-7m mid bracket is as tame as it was last season. How much time did we waste chasing the next best sub 7m mid last year before Josh arrived on the scene.

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      1. Lovren an elevator
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        My thioughts are already on a defence of....
        Cheap rotation GK's
        Ars, Che, Spurs, United, fodder
        And 3 of the following strikers...
        Kane/Kun/Jesus/Morata/Lukaku.
        Playing 433 actually makes this possible

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    4. Lovren an elevator
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I think this is a legit strategy to get 3 heavy hitters upfront.
      I think alot of talk is going to be around cheap, nailed mids with high potential. Theres already been alot of talk about Ritchie, Knockaert, Stanislas

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      1. Philman
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        3 heavy hitters up front will ruin your squad balance early doors imo. So many heavy hitters is likely only probable once TV builds later in the season.

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        1. Lovren an elevator
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Very true. And in expecting Kane to predictably start slow.
          I think I'll adopt this tactic at some point this season though

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          1. Philman
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            As always, I try and keep an open mind to anything. Every season is different, so I never try to predict what I will do or what I may try at this stage.

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            1. Lovren an elevator
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              Same. Exactly why I've been thinking about this...and then seeing someone posting about it, I thought my input was worth sharing. I had 4 premium defenders last season and really thrived with them. Admittedly I went 442 all the way though

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    5. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      =101

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  19. Optimus.
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Alot of folk seem to be dissing Liverpools approach for Mbappe but I think we are in a strong position as we can offer one of Sturridge, Origi or Ings as part payment. Arsenal have Sanogo as bait while Real have Benzema(who won't leave) and Morata who's going to Utd

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    1. Somalion
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      So Monaco want something like £84.7 million for Mbappe.

      So if Pool give them Sturridge, Origi and Ings + £84 million I reckon they have him

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      1. Jazz!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        That would value around a total of about £82m after those 3 add ons.

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        1. Optimus.
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Don't be jelly Jazz
          😉

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      2. Optimus.
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        I think you may be undervaluing Mbappe there going by some of the prices I have seen quoted

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        1. Somalion
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Fine, £360 trillion.

          So if Liverpool give them Sturridge, Origi and Ings + £359.9999999 trillion I reckon they have him.

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          1. Optimus.
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            That's more like it

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            1. Somalion
              • 14 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              I'll be interested to see what he does, if he decides to stay or not.

              No question he's very talented and had a great season last season. But played for one of the most, if not they most, attacking side in Europe. I wonder if he moves perhaps his returns could dip a little and at the fees being asked he'd no doubt be unfairly classified as an epic flop should that happen.

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    2. I Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I don't think that matters very much. He won't let Monaco dictate where he goes. His destination will be his choice.

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    3. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      You can have Sanchez, Ozil, Iwobi and Giroud for Lallana, Sturridge, Mane and Coutinho.

      As much as I wish football business was played like Monopoly trading, it's not.

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      1. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        If you could throw in a 'get out injury free' card for £1, that would be great too.

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  20. Ógie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Mbappe, His name is made for a fpl legend has to be a 3 baps maestro

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    1. Now I'm Panicking
      • 9 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      And surely his crowd chant will be an adaptation of the Hanson classic from the late 90s?

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      1. Dreams
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        https://youtu.be/NHozn0YXAeE

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  21. Lovren an elevator
    • 8 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Any predictions on Ramsey's price next season, and let's just say he somehow stays fit...there could be some serious value there?!

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    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      And Baines will drink the potion from 'Death Becomes Her' to make him 25 again.

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      1. Lovren an elevator
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Haha, it is a big if isn't it.

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    2. Ógie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      7.5-8 max

      Could be a great pick if Wenger sticks with the system he finished with

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      1. Lovren an elevator
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        I think Wegner got the new contract off the back of that formation. I don't see him changing it anymore than Conte now. And Ramsey has really owned that CM position. It's a big if him staying fit though isn't it?

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        1. Ógie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Agreed

          Ramsey could one again hit essential status and might not be a bad man to have in a managers gw1 team

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          1. Lovren an elevator
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            I just hope he stays fit for once. His total minutes over the past season average out to terrible.
            He looks a revelation in that formation though, and he's even tearing it up for Wales too

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      2. Lovren an elevator
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Also, he started at 8 this season and only scored 56 points. I'm hoping he's a 7!

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    3. I Member
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      7.5 max. 7.0 if we're lucky. Definitely in my GW1 consideration if the fixtures are decent.

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  22. Optimus.
    • 13 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Mbappe to Liverpool might be detrimental to Solanke's starting birth

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    1. Somalion
      • 14 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Reckon he's only being bought as backup for Solanke

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      1. Optimus.
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Honestly, I'd doubt that Somalion maybe vise versa?

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        1. Somalion
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          For the Under 23s? I suppose so.

          Impressed by Pool putting so much into the under 23 squad, a new era of dominance is coming for them 😯

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          1. Optimus.
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Ing's will be like a new signing for us..

            Ing's can only get better... Can only...

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            1. Dreams
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              Is that Tony ings you are talking about?

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

      All I know is it's your year #ynwa

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  23. Dreams
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    I think Bayern Munich fans would be more sad about Arsenal not qualifying for CL than the Arsenal ones themselves.

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    1. Deulofail
      • 8 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Arsenal fans hoping to do a Chelsea after not qualifying for the CL but not realising there's this thing called Europ...Euro Cup.. Europa ....What is it again?

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      1. Dreams
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        They better get adjusted to it because it looks like they will spend some time there.

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        1. Sylas
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Yes, with Liverpool. I already feel warm and fuzzy inside.

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          1. Dreams
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Sorry if you felt bad mate.

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  24. The Big Fella
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    So I know the fixtures are out at 9pm Wed but when can we make a team for the coming season?

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    1. Dreams
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      10th July or after that.

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  25. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    The Australian dollar is horrible at the moment. Can we convicts get a discount membership please?

    Dingo

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  26. Tiamani Warrior
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Am I the only one who thinks the whole fantasy wing back thing is getting a bit over hyped on here? Only really Alonso got a standout score. I will most likely stick with my 4.5 cheapie centre backs with goal threat

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    1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      I tend to agree. I think I'll go cheap in defense with maybe one splurge. It's all about finding value and letting the dust settle first 5 or so rounds to have a good look at defense.

      Surely Alonso will be classified as a midfielder?

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    2. Speédy
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      with many of the mids and forwards set to get considerable price hikes,going cheap at the back is the way to go

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  27. Holmes
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    So if someday I win FPL by mistake and refuse to give an interview to FPL, can they do anything? 😛

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    1. Dreams
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Really? You'll refuse to be interviewed by Jules Breach?

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      1. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Who?

        *googles*

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        1. Holmes
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Yes

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          1. Dreams
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Oh my god. Are you saying that for real?

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            1. Holmes
              • 10 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              Yeah? Looks normal, nothing special 😳

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              1. Dreams
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 10 months ago

                Yeah maybe. Spending too much time on FPL did that to me I think. So who will have to be the interviewer so that you don't refuse?

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                1. Holmes
                  • 10 Years
                  6 years, 10 months ago

                  None really... Maybe Zizou or Dinho

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      2. Individual
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Haha

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

      You will banned from fpl next year Sauce : Jafooli

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      1. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Thats what I'm expecting 😀

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  28. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Fixture Predictions

    With PL fixtures being announced tomorrow, what are your predictions for all ten games for the first 5 GW's?

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    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Which teams are playing in PL this time?

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    2. Individual
      • 10 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Oh my Jafooli, don't ask for much do ye????

      I'll be taking a look at all the fixtures on my (our) site and predicting when teams will have their time in the sun when they come out... Only issue is I have to somehow combine this with a work trip which is less good!! Boo

      Probably be best looking for HUD starter fixtures firstly. Unless they really get to it and have a big influx ofPL quality players, we might well see them having a rough landing in the Prem... Might be wrong and they could spring a surprise (Hull beating Leicester on day one of last season springs to mind) but you've gotta go with the likelihood that they won't have a fun time for now.

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  29. Individual
    • 10 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Amazing article, really thought provoking.

    We are such a conditional team right now in terms of judging how good we'll be!

    Kolasinac we think might well prove decent. And on an FT as well. But so much hinges on Sanchez remaining - it'll be a real body blow for him to depart, I think many in the team will be wondering about the future unless we can really get some "marquee" statement signings in. And with us being in the UEL I am worried that Arsene's natural thriftiness might stop him pulling "a united" and paying the premium for the long term target (e.g. Pogba).

    Really tall order. Hopefully he will realise because of 5th he can't rest on his laurels and needs to figure it out... But he was still defending the points total up until the end, so I guess I could need further persuading that he's going to change tack.

    Brrr... About to board a flight and will be thinking about this for a while now haha

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    1. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 10 months ago

      Loved the first podcast. Recommend it to anyone who is impatient waiting for the season to start.

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      1. Individual
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 10 months ago

        Aww thanks Virgin 🙂 so glad you enjoyed! Next one is in early July as Nick (Matamatics) is getting married on Saturday so he's off on honeymoon, the slacker 😀

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        1. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 10 months ago

          Ha, yes, I heard you mention that.

          Will you be fielding questions in the upcoming shows?

          The name is very clever - and I love how you've put a bit of production value into the theme tune 🙂

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          1. Individual
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 10 months ago

            Haha aww thanks! Soon-to-be Mrs H lent her voice very kindly to it hehe

            Yes probably on Twitter and FB - can't really use FFS for it, they're already being nice enough by kindly letting us plug occasionally in the comments 🙂

            (Just leaving this here in
            case anyone is wondering what we're referring to: httpwhogottheassist.com/posts/25)

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            1. FPL Virgin
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              I actually thought the voiceover was a celeb when it started ... Stacey Solomon or someone like that, it sounded familiar!

              I listen to FPL Surgery, Always Cheating, The scoutcast and Lets Talk FPL every week ... and this is right up there with them!

              Have a good trip! 🙂

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              1. Individual
                • 10 Years
                6 years, 10 months ago

                Haha aw thanks again mate. Yeah we're going for a "by players like you, for players like you" as a kind of look and feel, definitely just hobbyists trying to have a go of it, so I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Let's hope we can keep it up after this first one 😀

                Cheers. Have a good one wherever you are in the world!

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            2. 6thGoal
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 10 months ago

              Be taking a listen today...appreciate the link!

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              1. Individual
                • 10 Years
                6 years, 10 months ago

                Hope you enjoy, Stephen 🙂

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  30. Nigawan
    • 7 Years
    6 years, 10 months ago

    Lets say mourinho gets everyone from his wishlist (assuming: Lindeloff, morata, Fabinho, Ivan Perisic and Belloti)

    Where do you see Man UTD finishing next season and who out of the 5 players he purchased will be in you fantasy team?

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