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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  1. Borussia Teeth
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    What are peoples thoughts on this team? feedback would be awesome!

    Boruc - (Mannone)
    Turner - Coleman - Koscielny - (Parr) - (Chester)
    Bale - Hazard - Walcott - Kagawa - (Koren)
    Aguero - Aspas - Rodriguez

    Cheers guys 🙂

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    1. Desertbug
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Could maybe free up 0.5 by dropping from Koren to Thomas for your fifth mid

      Also, for a 7.0 forward, I prefer mine from the blue side of Mersey (Kone over Aspas), but that's just based on Kone having proven himself in the EPL

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      1. Borussia Teeth
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Good point, I brought Aspas in as an alternative to Courtinho and not sure on Kone if im honest!
        Tempted by RVW.

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        1. Desertbug
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Is your team name Borussia Teeth also? I think you may have put one of my minileague mates out in the first round of the Cup last year. Although I did notice that there were a couple of squads named Borussia Teeth, to be honest.

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          1. Borussia Teeth
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            No mate, just a random name for this account! haha

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            1. Desertbug
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              • 12 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Gotcha...

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  2. Mr. O'Connell
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    11 years, 3 months ago

    How's this? Maybe a little too much spent on defence, but I like the balance and there's attacking points to be had for those defenders.
    Berba and Snodgrass are the 2 stand-out mid-price "fixture-proof" options and both will have set piece duties.
    Also looks good if Chelsea get a DGW. There are 2 downsides: No RVP and no City attacker (but I will probably avoid this minefield).

    Mignolet, £4mil
    Luiz, Mertesacker, Coleman, Turner, Faye
    Bale, Hazard, Walcott, Snodgrass, Koren
    Sturridge, Berbatov, Rodriguez

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    1. Desertbug
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Agreed that there are attacking points to be had from the back, but they are awfully hard to predict and there can be long dry spells. People around here will automatically criticize spending anything more than 4.5 to 5.0 on defenders, it seems, because there is better return on investment elsewhere. That said, I like your midfield and for your forwards, It's no glamour, but should be productive.

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      1. Mr. O'Connell
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I don't like rotation as I always seem to leave points on my bench. The attacking points are just a bonus. I feel that Liverpool and Arsenal are extremely good value for clean sheets. I'm yet to be convinced by Coleman but if people thought of Boyce as a good FF prospect at £4.5mil (?) last season, playing on the right of a 3-4-3, then Coleman at £5mil is a steal. Luiz is a punt, because I like him.

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        1. Desertbug
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          I like Luiz as well, but seem to be veering towards uber cheap defense this season. I agree about the Coleman-Boyce comparison. I had Boyce for a while last year. Coleman played as a mini-Baines on the opposite side last season, just didn't have the same value because of lack of set pieces but he will run and run and run, if given the chance.

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    2. Keane There Dunne That
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Great team. Backs are very strong but you still have a good midfield and forwards.

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

    What's up people. What would you do with this team?

    Boruc Marshall
    Terry Collins Parr Chester Turner (Ca)
    Bale Hazard Walcott Nolan Thomas
    Aguero Jrod Sturridge

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    1. Mr. O'Connell
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I feel like you should have money left in the bank.....

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      1. Deicide
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Why?
        And i don't have money in the bank, sadly.

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        1. Mr. O'Connell
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          I had a very similar team a few days ago. Love the front 7 (plus Thomas). Think your defence has got me off it a bit.I'd downgrade Terry to an Arsenal defender and upgrade one of your 4 mil defenders to a 4.5 (Turner maybe)

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          1. Deicide
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            I've been considering Mertesacker. But I just feel that Chelsea will get a lot of clean sheets with Mourinho. Besides, Chelsea may get a DGW.

            I've been considering something like

            Merte Clyne Collins Turner (cardiff) and Chester..

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            1. Mr. O'Connell
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Agree that Chelsea will keep it tight. My team is the post above and I've gone with both Arsenal and Chelsea defenders. Team's are very similar actually. Obviously had to sacrifice the very expensive forward, but Berba is class and can do the business.

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              1. Deicide
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                I am considering Berbatov too. Sturridge Berba and JRod/Lambs.. Then I upgrade some of my defenders to Merte0

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                1. Mr. O'Connell
                  • 12 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  Then we will have the same team 😉

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                  1. Deicide
                    • 12 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    Yes :P. But if Negredo is 9.0 I'm getting him over Aguero.
                    Let's wait and see 🙂

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

    Alright Mark, what's the craic?

    Any chance of setting up a FFS Facebook page? We'd all join.

    Then I can see what all these ugly bastards I talk too actually look like!!

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

        Yeah but I can't see the friends list

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

          I can. 🙂

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

            Is it possible that I can too?

            If so, how?

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

              I was kidding, sorry.

              Not sure Mark wants or has time to be adding friends on facebook.

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

                Pffft!

                It would be cool to see what you guys look like.

                Been talking to you for over a year now.

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

                  There used to be a string of "people who liked this page on facebook" along the bottom of this site.

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                2. TorresMagic™
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • Has Moderation Rights
                  • 15 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  You could just get a grav of you Ronh if you really cared. 🙂

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

                    But I know what I look like...

                    I look in the mirror.

                    A lot!!

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

                      You must go through a lot of mirrors. 😛

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

                There is a limit to the number of friends you can have as well. That's why businesses use "Likes" instead.

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

                  Interesting, I didnt know this.

                  How about one of the regulars on here sets up a page, then all the cool kids can join before it maxes out.

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

                    5,000 is the limit I think. Good idea though.

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

        Who is Ciaran Rohan? He "likes" a lot of things!

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

          P.B. 6061 rank.

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

            How do you know that?!?

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

              HoF

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

                Of course. I think I missed out on my PB by 2 places last season! 436 vs 434.

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

      i have often suggested we use our passport/driving license photos as our grav 🙂

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

        I like that idea a lot 🙂

        Most people on here are too young for driving licenses though 😆

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      2. JT's Dog
          11 years, 3 months ago

          What since when did you need a licence to drive

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    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Fantasy Ashes Leaderboard

      http://ashesfantasy.foxsports.com.au/my-leagues/1677/standings/

      Granville on the charge.

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

      Anyone here going to Oxegen actually?

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      1. Heydudes13
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I breathe some oxygen in

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        1. little_wizard123
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Welcome back.

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          1. Heydudes13
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Heya Wiz

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      2. Heydudes13
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I'm going to Creamfields

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

          Nice. 😎

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

        No way!!

        The line up sucks, massively!!

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

          It's not as bad as people are making it out to be. Fair enough, it's not as good as other years but still.

          Alesso and Otto Knows Friday night.
          Calvin Harris, Example, Nero and The Original Rudeboys on Saturday.
          Then Snoop Dogg, Nicky Romero and Guetta on Sunday.

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

            Being honest with you, I dont even know most of them!

            Guetta has some dancey tunes, might have a good atmosphere about it.

            Snoop is the biggest name I know, but I'd end up letting the music influence me & start shooting people.

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

            You have to have a particular taste in music to like that 😀

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

              That's true. 😀

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    4. Tozier
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Any Villa fans able to give a rundown on Okore? From what I've seen he looks a great prospect, and more capable than both Vlaar and Clark, yet I can't help but feel he'll still lose gametime to them. Is this about right? How's he looked in preseason?

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        1. little_wizard123
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Just logged in. Thanks 😉

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        2. Tozier
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Cheers Demi, and little_wizard123 too.

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      1. little_wizard123
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Clark is probably 4th choice CB right now behind Vlaar, Okore and Baker. Vlaar + Baker formed a good partnership late on, but chances are it'll be Okore next to Vlaar. Okore got injured first game of pre-season which didn't help things.

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

          Okore chose Villa over Chelsea due to first team football. Then again, he may have been lies to like Butland

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          1. little_wizard123
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Lambert's integrity and Okore's quality compared to Baker and Clark would suggest Okore will start. We just need him back from injury so he can have a couple of games pre-season alongside Vlaar. Baker is (for some reason) popular amongst fans, though.

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      2. little_wizard123
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I should also add that Vlaar and Luna are both 4.5, so you may as well go for one of those if you want more confident starters.

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

      Hard to find reliable premium strikers. How would a Aguero or negredo- berbatov- lambert front line sound? both berbatov and lambert being on set pieces and being the main man on their teams

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      1. Sánchez
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Sounds good to me. Pens, good fixtures, proper penalty box strikers

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

          You think Negredo will take pens off Aguero?

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          1. Sánchez
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Probably Aguero when both on field. Mainly based on longer service but a total guess.

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

              That's what I was thinking although its not certain

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    6. Sánchez
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Assuming Negredo is £10m

      Mignolet (Speroni)
      Coleman Clyne/Collins/M.Turner (Chester)
      Bale Walcott Coutinho Mirallas (Koren)
      Negredo Lambert VanWolfswinkel

      RMT?

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      1. Feed tha Sheep
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        looks v nice to me

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

        looks good. I would be a bit worried of the captain options

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        1. Sánchez
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          That should be not too tough;

          Bale, Bale, Bale, Bale Bale 😉

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    7. Heydudes13
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Wow, this haiku trend
      Is weird as today a game
      I played had it too

      It really stood out then I came here and everyone's doing it. So strange

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

        I started it randomly as I was bored, and it seemed to go down frighteningly well

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    8. Feed tha Sheep
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Best 4million def folks?

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      1. Jacko89
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        clyne at 4.5?

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        1. Jacko89
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          and if someone could RMT??

          gea
          reither, baines, koscielny
          silva. walcott hazard kagawa
          anelka, sturridge, berbatov

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          1. Feed tha Sheep
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            ok..but i think you will need bale or rvp defo!

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            1. Jacko89
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              i wanted both but that leaves me with no decent other players, from what i worked out anyway

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

        None very good tbh. No obvious bargains yet.

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

        possibly turner from Cardiff

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        1. Feed tha Sheep
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          is he nailed on?

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

            yep

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      4. Feed tha Sheep
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        its at 5th def...just one that will def start?

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

        Chester

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

        only the bottom of the barrel...look out for an injury or two over the coming weeks ...Davies/Jenkinson/Wisdom and co all worked their way into plenty of teams last year and are good for a quick boost in funds...

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

      Coutinho or Walcott?

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

        Walcott

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

          Walcott

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

            Oh yes

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      2. Feed tha Sheep
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        i have a sneaky feeling coutinho...

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

        Walcott just.x

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

      Eighth or ninth version for me... Getting closer?
      Settling on 3-4-3, I guess

      Mert, Chester/Parr, Clyne/Collins
      Silva, Bale, Hazard, Koren/Thomas
      RVP, Kone, JRod

      No Arsenal attack, but I can't quite squeeze one in, without dropping to only having two strikers.

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      1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I like this a lot. If you want to start with Walcott and switch to Silva maybe that would be easier. (depends if you have change)

        I'd be worried about two 4.0s in the back. A lot of people are doing that and I think its a little shaky.

        Are you sure you want either thomas or Koren every week?

        Keeper combo?

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

      who needs enemies 🙂

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEnyJxaxTp8

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

        Lethal 😆

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

          you will probably like this one 🙂

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

        wicked

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

      This Haiku success
      Carry on my wayward son
      I must now be gone

      🙂

      See you all tomorrow, it has been fun, and surprisingly easy to spread the peace of haikus

      Goodbye all

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

        Bye

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

        What is with all this Haiku?
        I don't even like you!
        I need to poo.

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      3. Heydudes13
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        See you

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

        good night!

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    13. jdogg
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Boruc mannone

      Coleman toure mertersaker shaw yanga mbiwa

      Bale hazard walcott mirallas koren

      Kone sturridge van wolfboy

      Any opinions would be sweet?! X

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    14. ۩۞۩Tommo727™۩۞۩
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Anyone care to give me a bit of a roundup of everything? Notable signings, who's looking good in preseason, fpl bargains etc etc... I just got back from a 2 month holiday in Switzerland and when I went to the fpl transfer page I just sat there staring at it for about 10 minutes and realised I had no idea who should be in my team.
      Would be much appreciated 🙂

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

        FPL pricing is very good so few bargains about.

        Maybe Anelka, Bellamy, Coleman although these are all a bit speculative.

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        1. ۩۞۩Tommo727™۩۞۩
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Thanks, what are the trends and who is everyone going for?

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    15. Rabid Dog
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      My heads severely burnt from doing teams

      with RVP,

      without RVP

      with RVP

      without RVP

      This is since this seasons became available.

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    16. Ceefax Page 302
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Have made a few changes and i think i've finally done it:

      Boruc, Given
      Clyne, Coleman, Mertesacker, Toure, Collins
      Bale, Hazard, Walcott, Nolan, Ramirez
      Kone, van Wolfswinkel, Sturridge

      Thoughts?

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      1. jdogg
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I like it very similar to mine a few posts up.x

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

      I see a lot of love for snodgrass. what about pilkington?

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

        I am considering him. He gets injured quite alot though I think.

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      2. Rabid Dog
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Snodgrass is more nailed on, Pilks was dropped for some games last season.

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

        What about Puncheon?

        Scores goals when he does play.

        May get more game time.

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        1. Desertbug
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Really seemed to fall out of favor last year when Pocchetino came to town.

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

      Need mid for 6.0 or less to finish off my team.
      Any advice?

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

        Sissssssssoko!

        you are welcome

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

          Good shout. Only realised Newcastle have great fixture after City now. Thanks

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        2. Rabid Dog
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Be a good call if he plays in the hole, pity he didn't continue the season the way he burst onto the scene last season, unknown how he'll do this season at the min.

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      2. Rabid Dog
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Bit of a lottery really at that price unless you are prepared to take a chance one the prem newbies like Koren/Thomas and the like.

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

        ramirez. jarvis.

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      4. Sulk
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Go for a 4.5 and strengthen elsewhere.

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      5. Deicide
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Lalalalalalana

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      6. The Bearded One
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Fer.

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    19. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I can see why people don't like the stream of R.M.T's they are pointless. At best your going to end up with a team the same as everyone else thus removing any decent differentials you may have found.

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    20. Road to glory...
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Join my league friends, the code is: 83242-31685

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      1. ted mcnure
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Ok! Didn't realise it was a head to head.... I am seriously crap at those. However- give it a try! Cheers Queons.

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    21. bv57
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Hi, new member to the site. After reading all the advice this is my team:

      Mignolet - Mannone

      G Johnson - Turner - Clyne - Collins - Chester

      Bale - Walcott - Nolan - Snodgrass - Thomas

      Van Persie - Lambert - Anelka

      Thoughts/Advice appreciated.

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

        Looks good considering bale and Rvp. Don't like Anelka thought. Maybe Jrod if u can free.5 elsewhere

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        1. bv57
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Thanks, problem is can't have JRod and Lambert. Think Anelka worth the gamble, you don't win anything by playing safe I guess!

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      2. Irish Steve
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Looking for some feedback. I'm pretty happy

        Foster-Guzan

        Coleman-Nastasic-Shaw-Collins-Amorebieta

        Hazard-Bale-Kagawa-Koren-Thomas

        JayRod-RVP-Aspas

        No budget left

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    22.  ⓖⓐⓩⓩⓐ™
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Think im gonna start the season without Rvp, you can do so much with that 14m extra, what yas think of this guys?

      Mignolet

      Coleman. Toure. Clyne

      Bale(c). Hazard. Walcott. Silva. Nolan

      Giroud. Berbatov

      Davis. Gayle. Turner. Chester

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

        Looks like mine. I have a better def and 1 sh1t mid. Think you should have 1 bad one in each position.

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      2. Deicide
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Your forwards are weak.

        I would downgrade Silva to someone else and I'd upgrade Giroud to Aguero if you have the money.

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    23. Judas
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Not many people are including RVP in their initial teams now? Have people decided to go for a more balanced team instead?

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

        17 Aug 17:30 Gameweek 1 Swansea (A)
        26 Aug 20:00 Gameweek 2 Chelsea (H)
        01 Sep 13:30 Gameweek 3 Liverpool (A)
        14 Sep 12:45 Gameweek 4 Crystal Palace (H)
        22 Sep 16:00 Gameweek 5 Man City (A)

        I am thinking to get him in GW6 maybe

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

          Kind of agree with Ronh, but I plan probably to get him a bit earlier at GW4 probably. Dont see them scoring a lot of goals in any of these games with all the players still a bit rusty. And the first 3 opponents look quite decent.

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

        Only Bale has a higher ownership

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

      I personally think it is too early to seriously picking a team just yet.

      A lot more transfers will happen before the start of the season, which will cause you to make numerous changes to cope with them.

      Also, we don't know about the DGW yet, which will have a massive effect on your team.

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

        *pick

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

        It's fun though

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      3. little_wizard123
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I agree. Won't do it for a couple of weeks.

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    25. thepuntmaster
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      What is the average age on here?

      Often wondered what kind of people use this site....

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

        12 probably!

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        1. Rabid Dog
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          😆

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      2. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        14 - 60+

        Average is 20 something imo.

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

          Using those two numbers, the average would be near 40

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      3. Desertbug
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Older. My average age is 49, (some days I feel older, some days I feel younger)

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

        people of all ages around here, personally 25

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    26. thepuntmaster
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Is there a popular league that everyone is in on here?

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      1. super zlatan
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Fantasy football scout league.

        Most competitive to win

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    27. super zlatan
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Many ppl rotating 2 cheap mids?

      Rotating koren and Thomas would save me a cool 1.5 mil to upgrade elsewhere.

      Thoughts?

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

        I am going the same way as I dont want to bench a forward. But the tricky part is getting the rotation right.

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      2. Desertbug
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Thinking about doing the same at present. But then this is about my eighth or ninth makeover and we've only been live for less than a week.

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