Pre-Season

Fantasy Premier League – Player List Analysis – Budget Midfielders

Having analysed the Goalkeepers in addition to Budget, Mid-Price and Premium Defenders on offer in this season’s Fantasy Premier League (FPL), our assessment of the Player List now moves to midfield. First up, then, we look at the cheaper end of the market as we cast an eye over the potential on offer from 5.5 and below.

Villa new boy Aleksandar Tonev has the potential to be a decent value option after being handed a 5.0 price tag. The Bulgarian could be fielded as the most advanced central midfielder in either a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1, with a role in “the hole” behind Christian Benteke suiting his style of play and penchant for a long shot. With four goals and three assists for Lech Poznan last term, he’s one to watch though with games against Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea and City in the first six Gameweeks, many will be giving Paul Lambert’s side a wide berth. If the match with Jose Mourinho’s side is moved to Gameweek 1, thus handing Villa a double, Tonev may appeal to those searching for a cut-price option in their initial squads.

Last time out, Aron Gunnarsson, Peter Whittingham and Craig Noone all registered the strongest attacking stats from the Cardiff midfield but the latter two are far less likely to be nailed-on for game time, with Whittingham falling out of favour and failing to find the net since October in 2012/13. Frustratingly, while Gunnarsson looks the most secure starter of the 5.0 priced trio, he’s struggling to be fit for the start of the season after sustaining a shoulder injury on international duty during the summer – given he produced eight goals and five assists in 2012/13, his potential is obvious. Bo-Kyung Kim (5.0) was installed as a regular as the previous season unfolded, though, and could play a pivotal part for the Bluebirds in central midfield next time out – he also has a share of free-kicks and corners in his locker and could be a real under the radar option.

Jerome Thomas looks set to afford us a cut-price option at Crystal Palace. The former West Brom man comes in at just 4.5 and, as mentioned in our recent Moving Target piece, has revealed he is set to be given the freedom to attack by Ian Holloway. Granted, our expectations are relatively low but Thomas should appeal to those on the lookout for a cheap fifth midfielder and also rotates with Hull, for Fantasy managers scouring the market for a budget midfield pairing. The likes of Robbie Brady (four goals, 13 assists), Ahmed Elmohamady (three goals, nine assists) and Robert Koren (nine goals, five assists) all seem nailed-on under Steve Bruce and will each set you back 5.0. With spot-kicks and a share of set-pieces and corners in his locker, in addition to the role in “the hole”, Koren looks the most enticing of the Tigers trio, though Stephen Quinn, at 4.5, is another Hull midfielder to consider – he produced three goals and six assists from 42 appearances last term.

Bryan Oviedo’s situation is one to monitor at Everton. If United snap up Leighton Baines, the Costa Rican could be handed the role on the left of the Toffees midfield if Roberto Martinez moves to 3-4-3. While Seamus Coleman likely to offer an out of position option on the opposite side of midfield, Oviedo’s 4.5 price tag could turn a few heads if such a scenario transpires – nevertheless, the former still looks the better bet overall. Steve Sidwell (5.0) looks the most secure for starts amongst Fulham’s budget midfield options, though Fantasy managers will be hoping Alex Kacaniklic or Pajtim Kasami can establish themselves as a regular on the flank, with 5.0 and 4.5 price tags respectively. Both have the potential to be cut-price options but right now, the jury remains out. Similarly, Newcastle’s Sylvain Marveaux (5.0) has the ability to flourish, though question marks remain over his consistency of game time – the Frenchman has already scored in pre-season and is one to keep an eye on, should he finally convince Alan Pardew he’s worthy of a first-team spot.

Norwich new boy Nathan Redmond has been priced in the budget bracket following his move from Birmingham. Much depends on whether Chris Hughton manages to add to the Canaries ranks before the summer transfer window closes but although the 5.0 priced Redmond produced his best season at St Andrews under Hughton, he may struggle for starts in the campaign ahead. With Robert Snodgrass settled nicely in the mid-price bracket, though, Redmond looks a real punt.

Southampton’s Victor Wanyama is sure to earn a few new suitors at a price of 5.0. The summer buy from Celtic is expected to sit alongside Morgan Schneiderlin in the double-pivot in the Saints’ 4-2-3-1 and with six goals and three assists last term, produced a decent attacking contribution. Certainly, his physical presence in front of the back-four should bolster Southampton’s clean sheet potential and with a strong home/away rotation with Jerome Thomas in the first nine Gameweeks (TOT, SUN, SUN, WHM, SWA, CPL, SWA, FUL, FUL) he’s another who could appeal to those looking to double up on cheap midfielders.

Elsewhere, the likes of Sunderland new boy Cabral, Swansea’s Leon Britton and West Brom central midfielder Claudio Yacob all come in at 4.5 but may struggle to get more than two point returns in any given Gameweek, with Fantasy managers somewhat limited for attacking options in the budget bracket.

Still Under 6.0

Step up just a notch, however, and there’s a lot more on offer. The situation at Arsenal looks intriguing, should Arsene Wenger fail to add to his current squad. Aaron Ramsey and Tomas Rosicky are both priced at 5.5 – while the return of Jack Wilshere is likely to dent one of the duo’s game time, both played prominent parts in the Gunners end of season run which harvested eight wins and two draws from 10 matches. If Wilshere gets the nods ahead of Rosicky in “the hole”, Ramsey may benefit from the new bonus ruling, though a deeper-lying role for Wilshere could see Rosicky rise in our Fantasy estimations if he tucks in behind a lone forward. Ultimately, though, both players’ fortunes are likely to be determined by Wenger’s willingness to spend.

At 5.5, Craig Bellamy is the most expensive midfield option on offer at Cardiff. The Welshman is likely to retain his place on the flank, though, perhaps only moving to a central role on occasion when Malky Mackay moves to a two man frontline. He has a share of free-kicks and corners but his propensity to pick up injuries, allied with cheaper options in the Bluebirds midfield (or similarly price alternatives up top) may see many overlook the veteran.

Fulham’s Ashkan Dejagah started to see more game time on the right in the final few months of last term but, as mentioned above, question marks remain over the pecking order on the flanks under Martin Jol. Setting you back 5.5, he’s pricier than Kacaniklic and Kasami but may offer less security than (the slightly more expensive) Damien Duff. Once again, Raheem Sterling is amongst the cheapest Liverpool midfielders available but his prospects look less promising than last term after Brendan Rodgers strengthened his wing options – with Philippe Coutinho and Iago Aspas favourites for the wide roles and with Stewart Downing and Luis Alberto seemingly ahead of Sterling in the pecking order, giving him a wide berth looks the best answer.

Jonas Gutierrez is likely to offer the security of starts for Newcastle but his form last year was symptomatic of his side’s problems. A goal and a pair of assists hardly makes a persuasive case for his consideration but at 5.5, he’s relatively budget-friendly and remains key to Alan Pardew’s plans. Both Wes Hoolahan and Anthony Pilkington have been priced at 5.5 apiece but with Chris Hughton expected to add further to the Norwich midfield over the next few weeks, the pair will be concerned over their game time. Certainly, Hoolahan looks the most likely for the chop – Pilkington managed five goals from 25 starts in 2012/13 and, providing he remains injury-free, may yet continue as the Canaries first-choice left winger. As mentioned above, though, Robert Snodgrass’ kind cost casts a shadow over the rest of the Norwich midfield options.

Southampton’s Morgan Schneiderlin seems set to benefit from the new Bonus Points System. The Frenchman’s all-round game in the heart of the midfield is finally set to be rewarded but, while his security of starts is far more certain than the similarly-priced Jason Puncheon (5.5) at St Mary’s, Schneiderlin may be overlooked as a result of kind pricing for the likes of Gaston Ramirez and Adam Lallana in the attacking midfield three for the Saints. Stoke’s Matt Etherington couldn’t fare any worse from an attacking perspective than last season. The Potters winger failed to produce any goals or assists but with new boss Mark Hughes primed to go on the attack, Etherington’s delivery from the left may be key to his side’s fortunes – at 5.5, the winger drops from last term’s price and will be looking to return to the sort of form that harvested 146, 124 and 121 points in the three seasons prior to 2012/13. While their away schedule is a concern, Stoke have six out of seven strong opening fixtures at the Britannia (CPL, MCI, NOR, WBA, SOT, SUN, CAR).

Sunderland’s Craig Gardner is also priced at 5.5 but may suffer from Paolo Di Canio’s squad overhaul in the season ahead. Gardner – who is the Black Cats’ first-choice spot-kick taker – found himself playing at right-back last term but with the Sunderland boss expected to add to his back-four, there’s no guarantees over his game time. The fact he is also suspended for the opener gives us time to steer clear and assess the situation in light of Di Canio’s multitude of new signings.

Swansea wide boys Wayne Routledge and Nathan Dyer both come in at 5.5. Routledge comfortably outscored his fellow winger by 126 points to 102 in 2012/13 but with Michael Laudrup bolstering his midfield with a handful of new acquisitions (including 5.5 priced Jonjo Shelvey) the threat of rest and rotation is likely to hang heavy over the Welsh club in the season ahead. If the Swans get past their Europa League qualifier, there will be real concerns over the consistency of starts offered by their mid-price options, with Laudrup expected to utilise the depth of his squad time and again.

Mousa Dembele has been kindly priced at 5.5. His appeal will depend on Tottenham’s formation next time out, though; many feel the addition of Paulinho will allow Andre Villas-Boas to shift from 4-2-3-1 to 4-3-3; the latter formation could allow Dembele the opportunity to push forward more often and join in the Spurs attacks. West Brom’s Chris Brunt had his poorest season in years last term, with hamstring issues limiting him to just 23 starts. Having racked up 130 points in 2010/11, he’s clearly capable and may yet flourish if he can steer clear of injury, with a share of set-pieces in his locker – with Southampton, Swansea and Sunderland visiting the Hawthorns in the first five, the fixtures are in the Baggies favour.

West Ham trio Matt Jarvis, Mark Noble and Joe Cole all come in at 5.5, with a kind opening schedule to boost their early season appeal. Sam Allardyce’s side have (CAR, new, STO, sot, EVE, hul) in the opening six and could be quick out the blocks – for those unwilling to spend 7.0 on Kevin Nolan, Noble’s spot kicks and share of set-pieces could prove tempting, while Cole and Jarvis’ wide roles in a 4-5-1-/4-3-3 formation may benefit from such an enticing run of fixtures.

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2,681 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Lord Flashheart
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    11 years, 3 months ago

    Help me choose please :

    A. Aguero Walcott koren
    B. silva giroud kagawa/mirallas

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    1. The Bearded One
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      The one with the beautiful Frenchman.

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        I see no team containing Cantona

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        1. King Eric, in America
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          What's that now ... ?

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          1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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            move along, nothing to see here 😛

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            1. King Eric, in America
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              When the seagulls follow the trawler, it is because their gin and tonics have gone dry.

              Apres moi, le G&T. Exeunt.

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              1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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                You are not a man

                You are Cantona

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        2. The Bearded One
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          If you don't have a man crush on Olivier, you're lying.

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      2. Lord Flashheart
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        Also known as sirano de bergiroud

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    2. Ricky - it doesn\'t ta…
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      B

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      1. Lord Flashheart
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        Cheers

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    3. Marty McFly
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      A

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  2. Ricky - it doesn\'t ta…
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    Thoughts on my current team please

    Mignolet - boruc
    Coleman - j.collins - m.turner - clyne - amoribieta
    Bale - hazard - p.hernandez - mirallas - koren
    Rvp - j.rodriguez - van wolfswinkel

    Not too sure about hernandez but cant see anyone I like for 6m

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    1. Lord Flashheart
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      Sissoko? Jarvis? Bellamy? Swans have a nightmare of fixtures to start

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      1. Ricky - it doesn\'t ta…
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        Sissoko maybe. May even get a 5.0 and spend 1m elsewhere

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    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      I'd downgrade a bit in the defence and get an upgrade on Hernandez.

      Boruc to 4.0
      Amor to a 4.0 should leave 1m

      you can get Sess or get Snodders and swap RvW for Berba

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      1. Ricky - it doesn\'t ta…
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        Cheers jk

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  3. Le Saux Solid Crew
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    Someone give me some advice please first time taking fpl seriously. This is my team so far.
    Mignolet - Boruc
    Collins - Coleman - Koscielny - Shaw - S Taylor
    Diame - Silva - Hazard - Snodgrass - Bale
    Sturridge - Defoe - Rodriguez
    I have 0.5m left in the bank, and plan on getting some Man U (Kagawa) by GW4. Any advice?

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    1. Scroobius Mac
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      I don't think Defoe will start regularly. We'll either sign a striker (maybe) (probably not) or Ade will start.

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      1. Le Saux Solid Crew
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        You think Adebayor will start ahead of Defoe? I only have him in due to the good fixtures and can't see anyone better for that price. Who do you think I should replace him with?

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        1. Scroobius Mac
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          I hope neither of them start but Ade is a more complete player even when he is rubbish. Berba or Lambert?

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          1. Le Saux Solid Crew
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            Hmm I suppose Berba is worth a punt. Already have Rodriguez so Lambert is out. Depends on Negredo's price if he is 9.0 I can put him in.

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  4. Flexibility is key
    Scroobius Mac
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    Building on Camzy's excellent post yesterday which I forgot to bookmark (help a brother out y'all) building a good opening squad is as much about flexibility as it is about picking the right players.

    For instance you start with Helenius might be a failure but it gives you the easy shift option to any of Anelka, Cornelius, Graham or Gayle could be a success (and I'd bet one of them will be).

    Now say you opt for J Rod instead there's advantages and a disadvantage. You have .5 locked up in that slot in that budget slot. This allows you to access Ruiz, Weimann, Crouch. It also allows you to miss one of the 5.5 mob if they have a price rise.

    So I think when building your squad you should only consider the players you are including but the mobility to players you could include. Particularly I think at least one of Hazard, Walcott, Coutinho, Silva, Kagawa will emerge quickly as a "must have" so I think all squads should start with at least one 9.5 and quite possibly a 9.5 and 9.0 to allow for flexibility.

    Likewise in defence for me you look at the 6.0 defender slot and you have Azpi, Rafael, Zaba, Walker, Johnson, Enrique and then at 5.5 Koscielny, Nasty, Evans and Mertesacker all of whom could offer some fantastic points so I'll also be starting with one premium defender to allow me to pick up one of them. (Also when writing this - LOLZ at Joey O'Brien being 5.5).

    In order to achieve this level of flexibility which will hopefully avoid an early WC you probably will need to exclude one of Bale or RVP.

    Agree? Disagree? Think Joey O'Brien is superb value?

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    1. Corrigan
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      It's the key theme and yet I've gone for 352. However, I'm more patient when it comes to midfielders...

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      1. Scroobius Mac
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        Who is your 5th mid and 3rd fwd?

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        1. Corrigan
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          Mirallas and Gayle

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    2. Esalman
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      So starting with Bale, RvP and Baines should give you lot of flexibility, no?

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      1. Scroobius Mac
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        Well in 3 slots it would. Might diminish your flexibility across all 15.

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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          This is my main issue with having both Mirallas and Snodders, there aren't a lot of options around that price range. Still I suppose finding 0.5 to go from Mirrallas to Kagawa shouldn't be too difficult if you can always make sure you have 2 FTs to find that 0.5 with.

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          1. Scroobius Mac
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            You'll end up taking a hit though. I don't roll transfers until later in the season I find because of price hikes.

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            1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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              this is the worry, but I'm really struggling to abide the idea of rotating 5th mids.

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              1. Scroobius Mac
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                Currently looking at Graham and Thomas as rotating 7th/8th attackers. Though this could all change. Trying to roughly find a "template" in terms of prices I'm happy with before evaluating players in too much depth. A LOT is still to change.

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                1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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                  Graham *shudders*

                  I considered Koren and Gayle it has to be said

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        2. Esalman
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          I was originally planning to have only Bale in my squad, and 5 budget defenders. Might rethink..

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    3. Damo.
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      Logged in to upvote this

      Has anyone got a link to Camzy's post by any chance?

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    4. OShaughnessy
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      The flexibility of having "Horizontal" transfer targets I feel is paramount.

      Being stuck with 'the' cheapest fwd, mid or def effectively means 2 transfers...

      I leaned this the hard way last year trying to find replacements for the injured / rotating 4.0 RDG defenders & the oft touted Pavel Viktorovich Pogrebnyak aka. POG; all of which took up far too much time & more importantly transfers.

      Great Hot Topic from DANIEL - I AM ONE OF YOU !! on the subject:
      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2013/07/04/scout-report-allan-mcgregor/?hc_page=2#hc_comment_5015270

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  5. King Eric, in America
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    The brevity of
    Haikus make them difficult
    upvotes for them all

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    1. ReinaMan
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      People often ask
      What the hell are you doing?
      Frankly, I don't know

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      1. ReinaMan
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        Brevity is good
        Things are kept compendious
        Syllable counts suck

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        1. King Eric, in America
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          11 years, 3 months ago

          Aye, like twitter and octothorpes.

          Thanks for teaching me that term, RM. I shall use it to be annoyingly loquacious at the earliest opportunity.

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    2. Fifa las vegas
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      Like medieval knights
      Armor clad, in fields battle
      To reap victory

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    3. Desertbug
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      I sit. And I stare.
      The magic combo eludes.
      Not enough money.

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  6. The Bearded One
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    Hull 0-0 Wednesday. Nothing to report here.

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
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      Wednesday are absolute tripe though

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      1. The Bearded One
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        Okay, thanks.

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  7. It’s A Joke
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    I'm surprised people actually rate Mignolet higher than Reina. Why?

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    1. KujaliaFC
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      Because Reina's not there.

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    2. Lord Flashheart
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      Because playing for Napoli does not give much FPL points

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    3. It’s A Joke
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      Sorry guys, those answers are a bit silly. I am simply asking why people think Mignolet is a better 'keeper than Reina?

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      1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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        Reina of 2010 shits on Mignolet. Reina of 2013 isn't fit to lace Mignolet's boots.

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      2. Lord Flashheart
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        He is not. Not sure who thinks that - both good keepers, each with some flaws, just mignolet is on the rise and reine was declining - but both rather good and rather even.

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      3. Wild Rover
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        Shameless attempt at trying to make out you didn't drop a clanger 😛

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      4. KujaliaFC
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        FPL-wise, Mognolet is infinitely better than Reina because Mignolet will get at least one point this season whereas Reina will get zero points. That's why FPL-wise, people rate Mignolet higher than Reina. <voice accent="Neopolitan">Capisce?</voice>

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        1. KujaliaFC
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          Mignolet, not Mognolet. Mognolet will get zero FPL points also.

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        2. It’s A Joke
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          I'm not asking FPL wise, sorry I wasn't specific. I was referring to real life.

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          1. Wild Rover
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            Pants on fire....

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            1. It’s A Joke
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              Er, go back a page and check the bottom posts. You'll find my pants are damp and moist...

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    4. ReinaMan
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      Difficult to say
      Pepe's form has dropped with time
      But, he's still world class

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      1. ReinaMan
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        11 years, 3 months ago

        Migs has potential
        His class has shown recently
        His stock will grow, fast

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      2. It’s A Joke
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        So Mignolet is world class? :gulp: Has Reina really become that crap since 2010?

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        1. ReinaMan
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          Not yet, but he is definitely on the rise, see the second haiku 🙂

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    5. Marty McFly
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      Liverpool rate Mignolet higher because his stock is rising. Also, Reina's wages are ridiculously high. So they want him off their books.

      'People' rate Mignolet higher than Reina because Reina has been below par for about 2 years now and Mignolet was the stand out keeper in the PL last season (after probably DDG) whilst playing for a shocking Sunderland team.

      'FPL people' rate Mignolet higher because Reina isn't playing in the PL anymore and 5.5m for a keeper who is playing for a team that kept 16 CS last season is excellent value. Furthermore, he saved loads of shots last season. I'm gonna take a punt and say he will be the top points scoring keeper this season.

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  8. TorresMagic™
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    For those looking for a few leagues/competitions to join.

    http://www.torresmagic.webs.com/leaguecodes.htm

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    1. Declan-
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      Thanks Tm. I joined a couple last week.

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      1. Declan-
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        Are the early bird and last man standing the only ones that start GW1?

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          Pretty much. FPL Open & Elite 64 starts then too but can be entered a lot later.

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          1. Declan-
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            Thanks 🙂

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    2. tm245
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      Hey, just on and happy to see the link. Thanks again for running these -- first ones I found out about on FFS and still great to play, even if I never do that well.

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        Cheers. 🙂

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          Have to say your comp of 30m is good fun even if I rarely play.

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          1. tm245
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            Thanks as well. Hope to be able to do those again when we can.

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  9. Wild Rover
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    Just been playing around with this based on Rooney at Chelsea.. Doubt I'll have the bottle but...

    Foster // Boruc
    Mertesacker // Coleman // Parr // Turner // Chester
    Walcott // Mirallas // Sissoko/Ramirez // Kacaniklic // Thomas
    Rooney // RVP // Aguero

    Def and mid is weak I know, but how scary is that forward line? Now... who to captain? 😀

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      wow that midfield sucks and lacks a certain Welshman

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      1. Wild Rover
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        But the fwds make up for it.... and Bellamy sucks 😛

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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          Who said I was talking about Bellers?

          No, it's the absence of Ramsey that is the travesty 😛

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          1. Marty McFly
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            11 years, 3 months ago

            How can you leave Joe Allen out as well..

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        2. King Eric, in America
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          *hides golf clubs*

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    2. Scroobius Mac
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      Defence ain't that weak. Midfield, yeah eugh.

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    3. Lord Flashheart
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      Any team where Ramirez is nailed on and not even on rotation should hit the redo button.

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    4. Corrigan
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      mmm hang on

      Foster to a 4

      Mert and Coleman to McShane and Ward gives 3.5m to upgrade Kaca...

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      1. Wild Rover
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        😀

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  10. Red5
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Will Lampard pretty much be a regular starter this year do we think?

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    1. MJ6987
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Jose loves him, so quite possibly.

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      1. Red5
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I might risk it. 1.5m less than Haz, more points per minute last year than Haz, and the new bonus system LOVES Lampard (as many BPS as Haz in ~700 less minutes; way more BPS than Walcott in ~400 less minutes).

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  11. vova
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Thoughts on Coutinho? Should I consider him over Hazard? Also, did anyone find a good 3 way rotation combo for cheap/mid price defs?

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    1. Corrigan
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I intend on going for him, just not at the expense of Walcott per se.

      I would also have him ahead of Haz for the short term due to the blank but I wouldn't want to go without the Belgian for too long.

      Hence, why I'm looking at a 352

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    2. It’s A Joke
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      He will play every game and everything Liverpool do will go through him. However, he is not on pens or fps, nor corners. My concern is he is not as potent goal wise as the likes of Hazard and Walcott. I believe he is at the same level (FPL wise) as Silva and may do a Mata.

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  12. /
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Are Pellegrini's teams usually quite sound defensively?

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    1. King Eric, in America
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      He was a defender himself, so ...

      [Oh man, I don't know where I am right now ... ]

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  13. Ginkapo FPL
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    I have a problem,
    with these football scout Haiku's
    No rhyme to cling to

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      That is the least of your problems

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Finding a decent laptop cooling pad for a 15'6'' laptop is!

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        1. Scroobius Mac
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Somebody on twitter (no idea who) was using a pair of shinpads stuck to a lap tray for that purpose. DIY.

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          1. Ginkapo FPL
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            That works for most things, (yeah I have a spare pair of shinpads too) but gaming is too intensive on the processors so I need an external fan too.

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    2. ReinaMan
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      So, you want some rhymes?
      I can not keep with the times
      Lemons go with Limes

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Off topic

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        1. ReinaMan
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Do you think I care?
          You asked for rhyming haikus
          And what did you get?

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          1. Ginkapo FPL
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            I asked for rhyming fantasy scout haikus.

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            1. ReinaMan
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              They call him Le Sulk
              He's old and French, but not Hulk
              And he lacks some bulk

              Not sure why Anelka is my choice of topic, but there you go

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              1. Ginkapo FPL
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                😀

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    3. King Eric, in America
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Upvote for the haiku ... as it seems you count syllables better than transfer comparisons 😀

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        😀 Its too much fun winding up United fans! Say whatever rubbish you like on here and a few will bite big time.

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          It's sad really. I have learnt to separate the genuine from the wumming.

          Hence i just ignore everything you post 😛

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        2. King Eric, in America
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Ah, I see. FWIW, I 'trusted' your post, as I see you as circumspect and intelligent. I will henceforth summarily disregard all Utd-related posts by you.

          Well done, though. Bar steward. 😛

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          1. JK - Cønt ⭐
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            can you link me to this?

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            1. Ginkapo FPL
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Ignore the part where I acuse Gaz of being a United fan.

              http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2013/07/20/scout-report-alvaro-negredo/?hc_page=11#hc_comment_5072561

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          2. Ginkapo FPL
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            The finely balanced path of gaining everyones respect before posting rubbish just for fun. 😀

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            1. King Eric, in America
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              I call that "sober vs. not-so-sober".

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  14. Hey_Arnold
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Hi guys, could you please give me your thoughts on my initial team:

    Boruc
    Nastasic, Coleman,Mertesacker
    Bale, Hazard, Silva, Mirallas
    RVP, Cornelius Anelka

    Thanks

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    1. Moves Like Agger
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Not a fan of that forward line at all. Downgrade defence imo.

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    2. vova
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      not a big fan of Anelka. Your forwards are a bit light, maybe upgrade Anelka to JRod if you can get 0.5 from somewhere? Otherwise its pretty good

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      1. Hey_Arnold
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        thanks guys. Is Jrod really going to be that good? I see he has a new fan base but it is still Southampton!

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    3. GreennRed
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Decent. Are all your subs playing or bench fodder?

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      1. Hey_Arnold
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        subs are light - given (hope for a transfer!) mcshane, turner (cardiff) and Thomas.

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  15. Fifa las vegas
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    We Irish are great
    Sometimes we get little drunk,
    Still though, we are great

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    1. Fifa las vegas
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      This is kinda fun Reinaman

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      1. ReinaMan
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Haikus are quite fun
        A brighter world awaits us
        We just need some thought

        🙂

        No idea where this one was going

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    2. GreennRed
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      What sort of Paddy are you getting a 'little' drunk 😉

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      1. Fifa las vegas
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        😀 (i don't drink at all)
        .
        .
        .
        .
        ..

        ..
        .
        .

        .
        .
        .
        .
        .
        ..
        .

        .
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        .
        .
        (yet!)

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    3. King Eric, in America
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Aye, I love the Irish. Godparents were Ireland-born immigrants to US. Lovely people.

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      1. Fifa las vegas
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        we actually are (most of the time anyways 🙂 )

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      2. Optimus.
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        we are good people +1 🙂

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        1. King Eric, in America
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Frankly, I'm more fond of the Irish than Italians - which I am 75%.

          ... Jersey Shore doesn't help in this regard. Not just a TV show - a documentary. 😀

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      3. MB10
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        +1

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  16. Fifa las vegas
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    i wrote a sonnet in school a while back about the irish weather, its a little ironic with the weather we currently have tohugh! Wanna hear?

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    1. Fifa las vegas
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      here go's (little immature , but still!)

      Shall i compare thee to a winter's day

      It's supposedly "summer"
      But were all inside
      As people begin to mumur
      We'll never get to the seaside
      The rain keeps on pouring
      Never seasing to stop
      As my parents keep on babbling
      I can't take one more raindrop
      We'll soon be like Father Jack
      All the time on our chairs
      They'll have to hire someone with a knack
      Of making the sunshine appear, to answer our prayers
      I guess this is Ireland, what more can we expect
      With the Atlantic beside us, who are we to object.

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      1. King Eric, in America
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Honestly: not terrible. I quite like it.

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        1. Fifa las vegas
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          i won an easter egg for it too! 😀
          (no were not in baby infants! 😉 )

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    2. King Eric, in America
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      ReinaMan scoffs at your 14-line prose. 😉

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      1. Fifa las vegas
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        i made another one called the path not trodden on. Bit more "mature" i guess 🙂

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  17. MJ6987
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    I remember last season we learnt that we should never settle for "second best" in terms of coverage

    E.g. RVP not Rooney, Bale not Lennon/Defoe, Mata not Hazard, Suarez not Sturridge, etc

    So, anyone sticking to this rule this year (except for the obvious problem with Suarez)?

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    1. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      well im getting collins over demel

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        80

        You nuts man. 😛

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    2. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I have the best coverage options for Chelsea, Tottenham and City. And the best options IMO for Pool and Arsenal. Cannot afford the best Utd coverage so I'm going without.

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      1. MJ6987
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        So...

        Mata
        Bale
        Aguero
        Sturridge
        Walcott

        ?

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        1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Hazard
          Bale
          Aguero
          Coutinho
          Giroud

          A couple are pretty subjective and based on what I think is coming this year rather than what happened last year.

          Can see Giroud having a much better second season. I think Coutinho is as viable option as Sturridge. A little less explosive maybe, but less prone to injury and therefore having to be transferred in and out.

          Think Hazard will crack on this season but can't see Mata matching his returns from last season.

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          1. MJ6987
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Coutinho has had the same number of injuries as Sturridge in two less seasons.

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            1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              But how much of Sturridge's lack of injuries prior to recent times was due to him not getting any gametime. Let's face it, he was so insignificant at Chelsea I doubt anyone would have reported it.

              In addition, Sturridge was dropped for 2-3 games towards the end of last season for no apparent reason. I can't handle the uncertainty surrounding the lad this early in the season.

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    3. It’s A Joke
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      You can't though, can you? It's impossible getting RVP, Mata, Bale and Sturridge in the team without making every thing else very, very poo.

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      1. MJ6987
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        So, you can't have ALL the teams. E.g. If you want United, it's RVP or no one.

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    4. Brutus619
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Disagree.

      Rooney matched RVP when they played together but obviously fell behind due to injury.

      Bale vs Defoe/Lennon is just too big a gap in talent. It's like comparing Aguero to Milner.

      Tevez outshone Aguero for a lot of the season.

      Sturridge was brilliant and from what I remember more or less matched Suarez when they played together.

      Mata acclimatised to the PL in his second season and stepped up even more, just as Hazard will.

      Cazorla/Walcott is more or less a toss up.

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  18. ReinaMan
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Westwood scored today
    A low free kick round the wall
    Any thoughts on him?

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    1. Fifa las vegas
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Who is he, dear friend?
      He isn't the goalkeeper,
      So who is he then?

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    2. Ginkapo FPL
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Westwood scored today
      A low free kick round the wall
      Sign of things to come?

      😀

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    3. Scroobius Mac
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Westwood takes free kicks?
      But I thought he's a goalkeeper?
      Sadly not Ceni

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      1. King Eric, in America
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Sh!t, upvoted this 5-8-5 non-haiku ... ! I'm emailing Jonty ...

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        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Its ok I corrected your mistake 😀

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        2. Scroobius Mac
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Thought is one syllable isn't it? Or have I counted something else wrong?

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          1. Ginkapo FPL
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            he's is two syllables

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            1. King Eric, in America
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              😯 WUM?

              But
              I
              thought
              he's
              a
              goal
              keep
              -er

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              1. Scroobius Mac
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                Didn't count the er.
                Sorry that's where I went wrong.
                I hope this is right.

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              1. Ginkapo FPL
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                ^See Queen Eric above.

                But he's has always been a debatable one.

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                1. Scroobius Mac
                  • 13 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  Really? I can't see how you can say it as two? He-zz?

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                  1. Ginkapo FPL
                    • 13 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    Yeah like that. Totally changes the rhythm

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                2. King Eric, in America
                  • 13 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  Wow. I seriously doubt you have the pictures or testimony to back up that 'Queen' claim.

                  That said, Queen > Monkey every time.

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    4. Sleep Talk
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Westwood he might have
      the upper hand today.
      Woods will win tomorrow.

      😉

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      1. ReinaMan
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Damn, you were too quick
        Shame, I didn't post in time
        I do like your schtick

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    5. ReinaMan
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I'm surprised by you
      You ignored the obvious
      There's a clear golf joke

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    6. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I go offline for a couple of hours...

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      1. ReinaMan
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I've started something
        It can not be well contained
        It will never end

        🙂

        Part 2

        Mwa Ha Ha Ha Ha
        Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha
        Ha Ha Ha Demel

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  19. vova
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Manone Boruc
    Chester Turner Turner Yanga-Mbiwa Collins
    Hazard Mirallas Bale Sondgrass Thomas
    RVP Sturridge JRod

    0.5 in beank

    Anyone have any idea how I can improve? I am thinking of getting Gayle for JRod and Coutinho for Mirallas...

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    1. MB10
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      That front 8 is the exact same as mine.
      I would upgrade your defence with the extra money.

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      1. vova
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Great minds thin alike and all that 🙂

        Still a bit scared of not having City coverage though...

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        1. MB10
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          I am slightly nervous as well but its too hard to pick a City player at the moment and it may continue like that throughout the season with constant rotation.

          I don't know if Pellegrini is a rotator like Benitez but he will have to do a certain amount of it with the Champions League games anyway.

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          1. vova
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            True, when you think about it. What can I do with my defence? I am most probably gonna play 3 at the back.

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            1. MB10
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              My defence is
              Coleman who I will play every week
              Shaw and Collins who rotate
              Chester and Parr who rotate

              I'd try fit in Coleman. I think he will have a big season this year and is OOP

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              1. vova
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                Had Coleman in my team until 2 days ago, not really sold on Martinez's defence and he still hasn't played 3-5-2. But yeah probably will go with Coleman. Was thinking of getting Mignolet in with Reina leaving but don't seem to have enough money.

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  20. Le Saux Solid Crew
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    What does everyone think of the Arsenal defence? easy gameweeks. Cheap Koscielny/Mertesacker/Sagna 5.5 Guaranteed points.

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    1. MJ6987
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Seems pretty good value

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    2. It’s A Joke
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Would go for all 3 but I have to have Walcott.

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  21. The Gambler.
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Joined last night so exploring Members Area.

    Can I create a RMT using my current picks, but based on last seasons data projections?

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  22. r0nh
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Apparently Batman & Superman are going to be in the same film in 2015.

    So they are.

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  23. Demí
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    ‏@TonyBarretTimes 4m
    Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that his primary reason for allowing Pepe Reina to join Napoli on loan is financial.

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    1. Psakhotherapy
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      well he is like 110k a week...

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    2. The Gambler.
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Think we messed up here. Spend on mignolet and loan pepe out? Crazy.

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      1. Psakhotherapy
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Shiiiirley there's no way Migs is costing the same wages?

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        1. r0nh
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          110,000 X 52 weeks = 5.72m

          Migs cost 9m, plus his wages...

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          1. Psakhotherapy
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Migs will have sell-on value though/is younger/is in form

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            1. r0nh
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              So should Reina, but they loaned him out

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    3. Waldaz
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      = "We wanted to sell to Barca but Valdes isn't going yet. And that bit about competition was a lot of bobbins."

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  24. d1sable
    • Has Moderation Rights
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Anybody here play FM13?

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    1. ReinaMan
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I partake in such
      So many hours* have been lost
      Addictive like crack

      *assuming hours is one syllables, it could go both ways, if you count it as two syllables, remove the word 'so' from that line

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  25. jurgenizer | TRIPEIROS
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Hello lads! It's that time of the year again...

    What do you think of my draft?

    Boruc (4 pointer)

    Bassong - Amorebieta - Coleman - Yanga-Mbiwa - (Parr)

    Hazard - Wally - Bale (Lucas - Thomas)

    RvP - Sturridge - Anelka

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    1. vova
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Not a big fan TBH. Can downgrade Bassong. Amorebieta is a yellow/red card magnet apparently. Don't like Lucas AND Thomas, upgrade Lucas IMO. Don't get the Anelka love, IMO he won't start every game and scored like 10 in last 60 games so is getting on. Consider Cornelius as an alternative. It also seems that you will have to play Boruc everygame, might not be too good.

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      1. jurgenizer | TRIPEIROS
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Tanks for the feedback. 😉 I do agree with you. Those are the top weak points... it will change considerably until GW1...

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  26. The Gambler.
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Presuming DGW1

    Mignolet Boruc
    Luiz Shaw Collins Coleman Clark
    Mirallas Hazard Mata Coutinho Thomas
    Giroud Sturridge Anelka

    £1.5m in bank for Mata>Bale GW2

    Any thoughts?

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    1. bdwhite91
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Meh, I would just get Bale from the start. He could do much better than Mata in 1 match against Crystal palace. He's so explosive.

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  27. bdwhite91
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone going for Jay Rodriguez or is he in danger of not starting consistently?

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    1. King Eric, in America
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      He seems quite popular, judging by RMTs.

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  28. Captain Shirokov
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    What's a haiku?

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    1. MJ6987
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      A crap poem?

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    2. ReinaMan
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Haikus are poems
      With a syllable pattern
      This haiku shows it

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    3. King Eric, in America
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      A poem consisting of three lines, with 5-7-5 syllables per line.

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        "poem"

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        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          You lot are using prose.

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        2. ReinaMan
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Poems need not rhyme
          Except when about Frenchmen
          Such as Anelka

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          1. Ginkapo FPL
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Nope, but they do need a rhythm and beat.

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            1. ReinaMan
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Being japanese
              Surely this could effect things
              Its a bit of fun

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  29. MJ6987
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Aguero owners...

    How cheap does Negredo need to be for him to become your alternative City striker? Or is price no factor?

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  30. svgcr
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    thoughts on joe cole considering his pre-season form?

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