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. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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    This article is very interesting to me.

    My personal view is that 6.0 is a "poison price". 5.5 yes, 6.0 no.

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    1. The Machine
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      Agreed

      Fortunately no one interests me at 6

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    2. Old Bull
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      Any old heads care to shake or nod at this lot

      Mignolet
      Baines, Turner(C), Mertesacker, Parr, Hobbs
      Bale, Mata, Snodgrass, Jedinak, Wanyama
      RVP, Lambert, Aluko

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        *shakes head in disbelief* 😉

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  2. super zlatan
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    @TM

    Joined your leagues earlier. Cheers for codes.

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      No problem. Hopefully you win them all & FPL. 🙂

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      1. super zlatan
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        Well from reading previous comments it appears that Nate is winning FPL.......;-)

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          Where did you finish last season?

          You'll probably beat him.

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          1. super zlatan
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            Finished around 11k.

            Bit disappointed as (c) choice in gw38 cost me a top 10k finish.

            Captained Sturridge over bale. 🙁

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            1. TorresMagic™
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              Went Michu over both to help Evs out. 🙁

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              1. super zlatan
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                Yeah Michu looked a great choice on paper.

                And I also shipped lukaku for Sturridge and he scored a fooking hattie!

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          2. The Machine
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            This comment should be removed for misleading the community

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      2. A.T
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        I've joined a couple TM. Thanks again for your generosity sir.

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          Make sure you're in the Early Bird & LMS.

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          1. A.T
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            That's the 2 I've done.

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  3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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    Dino? You still here?

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  4. The Machine
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    - 26 for me on the last page 😛

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    1. The Machine
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      Smiley fail

      🙁

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    2. Demí
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      Well it's a good thing rep is meaningless then. Now stop mentioning me and hot topics every time i post.

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  5. MGMT
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    Second draft:

    Mignolet, Davies

    Zabaleta, Mertesacker, Coleman, Clyne, Parr

    Bale, Hazard, Walcott, Mirallas, Koren

    Berbatov, Aspas, JRod

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    1. Mr. O'Connell
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      Love it. As[as a bit of a risk. I've gone for sturridge, but I really like the balance of it.

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  6. onionbarje
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    I have just been messing around with a team with both RVP and Bale what do you think?

    Boruc Foster
    Chester Sagna Clyne Rat Turner
    Bale Hazard HBA Ramirez Jedinak
    RVP RVW Kone

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  7. A.T
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    Boo!

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      What's up A.T.?

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      1. A.T
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        Not a lot mate. Going to sleep in a bit.

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          Less than 4 weeks. I'd rather it be here now.

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          1. A.T
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            Haha. Mustn't get burn out before it starts!

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            1. TorresMagic™
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              I won't bother with my side until August.

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              1. A.T
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                I admire your restraint.

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                1. TorresMagic™
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                  It's not that hard. I mean make a team today, tinker it tomorrow? What's the point?

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                  1. A.T
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                    I agree but I just like doing it

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    2. onionbarje
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      Woo!

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    3. SuperOsçarBaby
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      Moo!

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  8. SuperOsçarBaby
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    Pick two from these options - Sissoko, Ramirez, Morrison, Adam, Larsson, Fer and Giggs?

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    1. onionbarje
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      Ramirez and Sissoko

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    2. Reedy
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      No thanks 😉

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      1. SuperOsçarBaby
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        pick two please 😉 aww

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        1. Reedy
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          Since you ask nicely...Morrison and Ramirez I suppose. Not keen though! 🙂

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          1. SuperOsçarBaby
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            because of your grav i asked it nicely :lol;

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            1. Reedy
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              Ha, she's a placeholder, I 've not got round to picking one properly yet. She's a nice placeholder though!

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      2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        +42.

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        1. SuperOsçarBaby
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          why 42?

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          1. TorresMagic™
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            Probably because that was the age he peaked. 🙂

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            1. SuperOsçarBaby
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              😆

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    3. Demí
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      Sissoko and Ramirez

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      1. SuperOsçarBaby
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        Not tempted by Fer?
        top mid in u21

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    4. Sigga -Cardiff City-
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      Ramirez,
      then probably Sissoko

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    5. GreennRed
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      Morrison and Sissoko. Although Pardew has still to decide where to play Sissoko.

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      1. SuperOsçarBaby
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        very interested with sissoko, done well in his early game but when I get him he start scoring 2,2 last season.

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    6. gdog2244
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      siis and ram

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  9. Champ
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    Surprised Nolan isnt appearing in more teams. Ok, so he's not getting any younger but started and, more importantly, finished well last season. Great value imo...

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    1. onionbarje
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      he is over reliant on Carrol imo

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  10. Shon
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    Messed around with my team a little. Thoughts?
    Boruc - Ruddy
    Nastasic - Kaboul - Coleman - Shaw - Turner
    Bale - Hazard - Snodgrass - Mirallas - 4.5
    Lambert - Berbatov/Kone (which do you prefer?) - Aguero

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    1. GreennRed
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      Of Berbatov and Kone I prefer Aspas! Good side. If Kaboul not starting Dawson should and both are 5.0 so you're grand. I'm not a Snodgrass fan though but I'd be in a minority there.

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      1. Shon
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        I'm not crazy about Snodgrass either, but he's probably the best value out there for under 7.0...Might switch to Dembele, who is a steal at 5.5. I'm not really convinced by Aspas, but will gladly add him if he proves me wrong. Oh and what are your thoughts on Sturridge? I had in in almos all of my initial drafts, but then found that it was better to invest the money in the midfield.

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        1. GreennRed
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          As a Pool supporter I'm not a fan of Sturridge, poor workrate, bags of skill but needs to work harder. A great finisher when given good supply, usually from Coutinho. That's just my old-fashioned view of what an LFC striker should be. Potentially PL top scorer, won't me match-fit for GW1 I would say.

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  11. Agueroooooo
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    Any one know when Negredo and Jovetic get added & how much they will be priced at?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      Soon.

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      1. super zlatan
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        I'm guessing around 9-9.5 each

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  12. Shaw must go on
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    if chelsea made an offer to get rooney is because they´re looking for a forward....if they don´t get him,do you think they will not look foe another one(as mourinho said)???

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    1. Kostja
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      Depends on what mou thinks of Lukaku, Torres, Ba. We really dont know, do we

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      1. Shaw must go on
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        No,but we can try to guess.. 🙂
        Think is going to keep Torres,Lukaku not sure about ba....

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    2. SuperOsçarBaby
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      Rooney or Burak Yilmaz or Higuain.

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    3. Deicide
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      Lukaku Ba and Torres are enough.
      I think if Rooney joins Chelsea, Torres is going to leave.

      If Chelsea don't get Rooney, they won't sign more players.

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  13. Kostja
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    Anyone else agree that Navas looks very overpriced? At least looking at his stats from previous seasons, he would need a huge improvement to justify anything over 6 mil IMO

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      yeah, 9 million for a player with 0 goals and 6 assists seems steep, especially as Silva is the same price.

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      1. Kostja
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        Probably will score more than that. But his best season so far is 5 so I find it hard to see more than maybe 6-7 considering a possible small upgrade as he is playing for a better team. He just dont seem like someone who shoots a lot, more like a assist master.

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    2. GreennRed
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      Hard to know with anyone not experienced in English football but Michu did ok. Looks assist friendly and with Aguero/Negredo to assist and Jovetic to a lesser extent, possibly Dzeko too, he'd be decent if he was nailed-on playing to potential. That's the up-side.

      At 9.0m it's too much for someone without PL previous.

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      1. Kostja
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        Well michu also was the highest scoring mid in the spanish league before coming here, so goals were expected from him. At least I had him day 1. He even managed to improve his tally by 3 goals, so maybe Navas will do better as well, but still hard to see 9 being worth it

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    3. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
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      He's a winger though, thats like saying you wouldn't pick Valencia because he doesn't score...but you pick wingers to get ASSISTS

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      1. onionbarje
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        i wouldn't pick valencia because he doesn't score. i would rather walcott or a CAM like Santi

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  14. Mersy
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    A) Snodgrass+Thomas
    B) Lallana+Koren

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    1. Wild Rover
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      B although I prefer Ramirez

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  15. MountainBeach
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    Thoughts lads?

    Mannone

    Nastasic Collins Coleman

    Snodgrass Bale Hazard Walcott

    Sturidgge Aguero J rod

    Davis, Shaw, Baker, Thomas

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    1. Wild Rover
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      You may well have no keeper

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      1. Mr. O'Connell
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        yep. I think Westwood will be first choice. I'd just get Boruc and Davis.

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  16. Salah’s Sonnet
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    Hey everyone, god, feels like an eternity since i've posted here from last season.....

    Anyway, first attempt at a draft team, can i please have your fine opinions gentlemen?

    Boruc - Speroni

    Coleman, Toure, Mertesacker - Clyne, Turner

    Pilkington, Bale, Walcott, Sissoko - Whittingham

    Torres, RVP, Anelka

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    1. super zlatan
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      Welcome back. 🙂

      Torres? Really?

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      1. Salah’s Sonnet
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        Cheers 🙂 Well if im gonna give him any faith it may as well be at the start instead of mid season haha!

        The team on the whole though?

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        1. super zlatan
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          Would prefer snoddy over pilkington.
          Defence looks grand. Sissoko I'm not sure on. Got burnt by him last yr.

          My front eight is

          Bale. Hazard. Walcott. Snoddy. Thomas
          RVP. Kone. Anelka

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          1. Salah’s Sonnet
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            yeah good point actually, gonna deal with pilkington. Sissoko i feel will get off to a good start but then go quiet but may change him too.

            Cheers for your front 8, gives food for thought, i really hope we all have a good season this time round 🙂

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    2. Shaw must go on
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      i like the defense...not sure about Pilkington and Anelka...But look`s good...

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      1. Salah’s Sonnet
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        Thanks man, yeah going to change pilky to maybe sidwell or something, not sure yet what to do with anelka, this will al lchange when negredo is added im sure.

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  17. The Machine
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    +26 for this comment will mark the end of my hilarious, witty, informative haikus...

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      Perhaps the 0 is fitting?

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      1. The Machine
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        Q)Is it possible to remove your own comments?

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          For me, yes. I can also remove yours on occasions if asked but would rather not.

          For you, no unless Mark changes the site a bit.

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          1. The Machine
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            Ok, could you please delete your misleading comment above, then?

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            1. TorresMagic™
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              I can't delete "Perhaps the 0 is fitting?" as all the replies would disappear.

              Everything else written is staying, no correspondence entered into. 🙂

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              1. The Machine
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                11 years, 3 months ago

                No, where you told the other guy he would win FPL

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

                  "Hopefully you win them all & FPL"

                  Hardly the same thing.

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

      Guess we're stuck with them then

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

      change your name to Infamous Nate.

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    4. Parm
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      i think u need a forum 4 yourself 2 contain ur huge ego

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

    so little Berba love 🙁

    7.5 is an absolute steal IMO

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

      F.i.x.t.u.r.e.s.

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

        Fixtures, schmixtures, it's Berba, he's above such petty things

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

          I expect to see him in your GW 1 team then, and all your drafts from now

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

            as it stands I have him. JRod is possibly more under threat from Bent. 😛

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

          That's what we all say until he gets 17 straight 2pters. 😆

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

            Then we all sell him and he gets 15

            Gotta love Berba 😆

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

        score 2 vs Arsenal?
        and I have him 🙂

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

      Berby Aguero Sturridge 😎

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

        Still backing Aguero WR? 😉

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

          Blindly..

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

            Blind faith, gotta love it! 🙂

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

      Oh I've picked him up. Cracking price!

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    4. Shon
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I think so too! Nailed on for pens and set pieces, and is obviously the main offensive outlet of a decent Fullham side.

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  19. Parm
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    hey guys

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    1. The Machine
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Hi

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

        the great?

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

          *grate

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

            *gate

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

      Hi Parm

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

        hi reedy, how are things.

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

          Not bad thanks, already done a few drafts and looking like going in RVPless. Hope it's the right call!

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

            not for me

            rvp will probaly be in my team for the whole season.

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

      Hi parm. How goes it?

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

        fine Zlatan, maybe a tad pissed,..

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

          :-). Nothing wrong with that pal

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

            u going for bale and RVP Zlat?

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    4. SuperOsçarBaby
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      hi tree

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

        Hey star, how did all the friendlys go today?

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

          cannot wait for the chelsea game today 😉

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

      Hello

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

      Cricket sux, I mean Australia.

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

        rooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooot

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      2. The Machine
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Have some respect for other countries,

        English and their egos *sigh*

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

          Our egos? your the one with a big ego.

          I bet you wont even finish in the top1k this year.

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          1. The Machine
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Can you even bet?

            Judging by your sense of prediction, your under 18

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            1. The Machine
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              the ridiculousness of your prediction, i mean*

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

              you wanna 1 vs 1 league?

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

                P.S It isnt me downvoting u mate.

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

          I go for Australia. I live in Sydney.
          I didn't watch Day 3 🙂

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  20. Spalda
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Join my League ( If you gained 2100 points or above last season)

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    1. A.T
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      But you haven't even told us your name

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    2. CarelessGenius©
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I got enough points, but I decline your kind offer.

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

    I am tired now folks
    I must go get my sleep
    But i will be back

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

      😳 *I must go and get my sleep

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

        Night FLV

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

          night

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  22. MountainBeach
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Best 5.0 defender?

    Coleman? Toure? Any others lads?

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

      Can't see past Coleman myself.

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

        ^this

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    2. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Reither

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

    Hi guys

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

      hey towel

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

      Hiya

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

      It's just one big popularity contest ain't it?

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

        Not really.

        Morning Towelie.

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      2. /
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Getting negged for saying hi!!

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

          Here, have an upvote.

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

            Oops, now we've overshot!

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          2. /
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Thanks!

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

          Fixed it for you.

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

            Thanks

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

        Do you have something against me?

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

          No, someone negged me

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

            Forget about neg votes please. Does it really matter? Perhaps add something footy related after Hi Guys?

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

            I upped you.

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      4. SuperOsçarBaby
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        demel wins it

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

      Hi ya towelie
      bye, see ya now towelie
      I'm going to bed.

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

      hi wet towel

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

      Hello

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    7. Shaw must go on
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      hi

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

    Would one be good enough to post the code for the original DZ league please.

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

      234-401 from memory.

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

        or that's the other one.

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

        Thanks 🙂

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

        Spot on, it's just come as the official dead zone league.

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  25. Spalda
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    join league

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

      2100 is elite?

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

      any prizes?

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

      Please don't spam your league here. The code is there for all to see.

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

      You aren't elite enough for me to join.

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

      Too rich for me...

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    6. Del Monte
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      your league is for amateurs

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

        You barely made it over 2100 last season... 😕

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        1. CarelessGenius©
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Ooh.....do I detect some FPL snobbery?

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

            No, just simply stating a fact.

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    7. The Machine
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      2100 is hardly elite

      I would say my level, the elite level as you guys know it, should be top 10

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

        HAve you ever playd fpl before nat?

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

        You don't even have any FPL history. You must be dillusional thinking you will finish top 10.

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  26. Acquafresca
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone know when Negredo and Jovetic's prices will be released?

    Assuming sometime this week.

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

      Most likely. Midweek I think.

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    2. /
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Do you currently have Aguero in your team acqua?

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

        I'm waiting to compare his price to Negredo.

        Not sold on City yet, but their fixtures are tempting.

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

      4 am today

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  27. foreverton
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Whittingham(cardiff) or Koren(hull)?

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

      brady

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  28. SuperOsçarBaby
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Torres under Mourinho?

    a) Same form as last season
    b) Back to his best form like at Liverpool
    c) Bench
    d) Sold
    e) Super sub

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    1. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      a) and f) gets super subbed by Lukaku

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

      c

      Lukaku will start

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      1. potatoace
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        that would be nice

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

        i don't like him at chelsea tbh

        he's more suitable for mid-table club for me

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  29. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    A little tetchy tonight, aren't we? 🙂

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

      Ha. It must be the heat

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

      ROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        +42. One of my picks. Also Bell. Also Siddle ... 😉

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

          Are you going to create 42 accounts to upvote this comment 42 times?

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Nah. I'm just, like, +42. 😉

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    3. Crouch Potato!
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I'm the opposite of tetchy, hat ould all change though! 😉

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Ooo - so laid back, you could be horizontal? 😉

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

    The day after the game came out my broadband went over it's monthly download limit 😡
    Just got it back now 👿
    Haven't even made a decent team draft yet

    Have I missed anything important ❓

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

      I'll take that as a no 🙂

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

      Worse luck. Rooney has thrown another tantrum, benteke's staying put and Reina looks to be off. Seem to be the main talking points

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

        Aw was hoping Benteke would move to Spurs and bang in the goals, that price is too steep for me at Villa.
        Cheers

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

          No probs, yeah I'm staying clear now too.

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