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The Community Round Up

The launch of the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) game has already sparked the emergence of the so-called “template team”, with squads made up of a small pool of favoured targets. This has prompted a raft of discussions in the Fantasy Football Scout community this week, as many search for that little bit of flair to help smash the template. Bonus points, as well as rotation strategies, were also the focus of much chatter and we look back on all these discussions, whilst also bringing up to date with the community leagues on offer:

The Community Articles

There’s little doubt that Billy Gilmore’s detailed look at the tweaked FPL Bonus Point System was amongst the most popular articles posted over the past seven days. In his extraordinary analysis, Billy takes a sample of games from last season to show how the revised BPS would have influenced the bonus point allocation. The results will certainly prove happy reading for those looking to invest in full backs and wingers.

Another issue vexing our community writers this week has been the abundance of choice in the game, with the major teams investing in a raft of new, potentially high scoring, players. The Puntmaster was on hand with an update of his new Premier League player analysis while Parm took a closer look at some key dilemmas such as the dilemma presented by the Arsenal midfield, now bolstered by the significance presence of Alexis Sanchez.

Rotation continues to come under the spotlight among our community scribes, with The Sarjeant being the latest to assess whether home and away rotation or focusing on fixture strength is the best policy for the season ahead. Another slab of essential pre-season reading.

The Hottest Topics

Each year, shortly after the launch of the FPL game, a similar pattern emerges; teams are drafted, template squads emerge and the urgent call for individualism selections turns from a whisper to a full blown battle cry.

Among those calling for the early template to be broken was Portsmouth Bubblejet via this cautionary post warning against following the herd and sticking up for our most maverick of Fantasy managers. Courtois in the Rye was another calling for Fantasy managers to go against the grain with his look at just why the consensus squad is doomed to fail.

Alexis Sanchez is undoubtedly a template favourite that’s already commanded huge ownership across the Fantasy games. At the time of writing he was the most owned player in FPL so far. But, asks Cynical Steve, is he really worth his £10.5m price tag?

At the other end of the scale, Hull’s new midfield recruit, Robert Snodgrass, is a popular target for those adhering to the template. However, according to our man on the Humber Jaizinho, the former Norwich player has a long way to go to justify his selection. Going by his man in the stand account of Hull’s friendly game against North Ferriby this week, Curtis Davies is far more deserving of template status.

A Chelsea defender is another prime asset and already a popular route, thanks, in no small part, to an eye catching set of early fixtures and a strong record of clean sheets under manager Jose Mourinho. The template dissenters arguing against their inclusion include Il Gladiatore, who wonders whether the likes of John Terry are deserving of essential status. Meanwhile, Mr Anonymous questioned whether new full-back Filipe Luis is nailed on to start.

At the time of writing almost a third of those who have registered to play FPL had drafted in £11.5m priced Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge, to cement his place in template forward lines. Irish Madrista took up the mantle of front line template buster this week, urging Fantasy managers to ignore expensive strikers and look to cheaper, lesser owned options such as Edin Dzeko or Olivier Giroud.

Promoted sides also offer the chance for Fantasy managers to take a punt. The Sarjeant returned to look at the three promoted sides’ clean sheet potential to put forward a good case for investing in QPR defenders as part of a home and away rotation strategy. He also took time to look at the potential hot prospects up top offered up by the promoted sides.

I even found myself, a renowned “Dullard” when it comes to squad selection, scanning the player list for alternatives to help break from the early favourite targets. My hot topic looked at creating a team focusing mainly on players from the ranks of United, City, Arsenal and Chelsea. This strict focus on title contenders becomes a differential in itself, with few Fantasy managers attempting such a collection. As Innsie pointed out, though, such a tactic would dramatically reduce interest in Burnley v Hull fixture. We can’t possibly have that.

Whether your team can be described as “template” or “maverick”, the FPL does, of course, offer us all a chance to start the selection process all over again thanks to the Wildcard. In our discussion on the best time to use the wildcard Fantasy Genius and Billy Gilmore revealed they plan to lay it down during the first international break of the season at the Gameweek 4 stage – a popular window. However, Moin is determined to cling on to it and use it after January to take advantage of the incoming double Gameweeks.

The Community Tournaments

Not surprisingly, we’re seeing a whole host of community leagues crop up as we head into August. Be sure to drop us a line at jonty@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk if you’ve got a league or tournament to plug.

First up this week, Keith Kiely is looking for community members to join his High Flighters FPL league (18100-24576). He is also running a H2H version (18100-90838). Meanwhile, Evilfuk has created a 2006 Veterans League (27-317) in FPL for those who have been playing the game since the 2006/7 season.

In addition, Thomass is running an FPL competition this season. For more details click here.

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  1. k2ashley
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Who to pick.........

    A Dzeko

    Or

    B Giroud

    Did had Dzeko, but just changed to Giroud. Wise or not?

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    1. Epic Fail
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      A

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  2. Les Bleus
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Repost: Who is the starting goalie for QPR?

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    1. chinmusic
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Re-answer - Green

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      1. Les Bleus
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks

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      2. Reeker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Did QPR not call back Cesar there yesterday or something?

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    2. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Feck knows now Cesar is back

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  3. Sánchez
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Neil Taylor a good 4.5.shout?
    Should be nailed on this year right?

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    1. Hibbo
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      For sure.

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    2. Obi Wan Elokobi
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      If Swansea don't sign anyone pretty much nailed on.

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    3. 1569Tippins
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Yes for both

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    4. The Machine
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      unless they sign another left back, yup

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  4. Demí
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone want to give me a good reason why Mata won't score 200+ points in FPL this season?

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

      hes rubish m8

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      1. Les Bleus
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        In what world do you live in?

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

          Alright pal, I was only joking. No need to kick off about it.

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          1. Les Bleus
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Lol fair enough

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

            Better go back to the old grav mate, people like a tit or two 🙂

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      2. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        So is your spelling & grammar.

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        1. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          ur*

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

          What's this, pick on Petruzzuli day?

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          1. Les Bleus
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            We can't really sense sarcasm through the internet

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          2. Gnu
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            That's tomorrow, I believe. We're just warming up. 🙂

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    2. Zep
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Loss of form, injured, dropped... pick one...

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

        Mean't a reason that people can't predict. You could just say injury, loss of form for every player then. Maybe he'd get dropped, but i can't see it. We'll see

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        1. Zep
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Any reason given here would only ever be a prediction though... so that's impossible...

          He might play EVERY game, but I predict he'll play 35 games... we can never know for sure...

          I get where you're coming from though, he's gonna have a good season...

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

            Apologies, my bad wording. Maybe predict was the wrong word, a reason that can't just be applied to every player.

            For example, Eaglia saying RVP and Rooney hog the points. Like you though, i think he's gonna have a great season. Was amazing when central under Benitez, hopefully the same this year.

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    3. Wild Rover
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I think he could be top dog overall this year. Seriously

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

        Me too. Will be playing in his favoured position, impeccable injury record, on some set pieces, and no rotation around european matches.

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    4. The Machine
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      African Cup of nations

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

        I actually lolled 😀

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

          Good lad

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      2. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        This. Heard it takes a big toll on the Japanese players in particular so Mata is a no go.

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        1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Killed it.

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    5. Gooner97
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Just did Silva -> Mata today

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

      Rooney and RVP hog the points?

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    7. 1569Tippins
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Injury only thing I can come up with... he's a season keeper at £9m!

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    8. Obi Wan Elokobi
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Injury, United carry on last years form, gets rotated.

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    9. Tommytour
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Mourinho to Utd

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

        lol

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    10. Dino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Change of formation to 4-3-3 and on less set pieces than he ever was at Chelsea?

      Tbf 200 for any mid with the new bonus system and not on pens looks impossible

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

        Looks like Van Gaal will stick with the 3-5-2 formation, so need to hope it works so he doesn't revert to 4-3-3.

        Not looked into the bp system a great deal, but though things like pass %, key passes, playing 90 e.t.c were still gonna be rewarded. Fair point about him being on less set pieces, but he still takes quite a bit.

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        1. Dino
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          AFAIK lvg has said if you want to implement a new system you have to do it from the start and he said that if it doesn't work then all of the players have played 433 so it shouldn't be too much trouble to change it back if 532 is not working.

          We are still early pre season so I wouldn't read too much into results or form at this stage either. I remember bent burning me once or twice after storming preseasons

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  5. Honeybadger
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Any risk of arnautovic starting on the bench?

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    1. DropPointsNotBombs
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      He'll be just as effective starting on the bench. He's dog shit

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  6. Wild Rover
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    You have what you think is the best team ever, you really think it's better than any RMT you have seen, you think everyone will agree that it's amazing right?

    So why the hell would you share it on here? 😕

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    1. Lucy.
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Maybe they see their private league as their priority?

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      1. Lucy.
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        And because deep down they doubt themselves.

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    2. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Have you seem me post my team? 😉

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    3. Les Bleus
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Because not everyone shares the same taste 😉

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

      That's exactly why I haven't posted a RMT

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    5. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      How's your draft looking?

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

      It's good, but it's not the one...

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    7. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I wouldn't. My choices are my own and no amount of rating my team will make me change it.

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  7. Somalion
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    So the Remy deal is off? Welcome back to me team, Loic.

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    1. Podge
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Is it definitely off ?

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      1. DropPointsNotBombs
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Yes

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      2. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Couldn't say definitely but seems to be the current opinion.

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        1. DropPointsNotBombs
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          I don't think it's an opinion. He failed the medical....

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          1. Somalion
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            According to certain sources so I won't take that as 100% factual. Not entirely convinced there weren't other issues.

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

      He's still going, just not to Pool

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      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Improving his fantasy prospects in my view, could be more nailed on elsewhere.

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      2. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Spurs.

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        1. Tommytour
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Yes please

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

        makes you wonder why if Liverpool found something in the medical, another team wouldnt find the exact same thing?

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        1. Somalion
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Surely QPR or any team would find something as well? Think that may be a smokescreen.

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          1. Trilogist
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            QPR aren't being asked to pay the transfer fee albeit a relatively small one, they are the ones who were happy for him to fly out to preseason tour....liverpool did the medical got a second opinion and pulled out...seems legit to me.

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            1. Somalion
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 3 months ago

              But Newcastle when they took him on loan and QPR when they signed him didn't spot any issues? Problems can develop but you must realise this isn't a case of one medical? Teams constantly scan their players for these issues.

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        2. Butthead
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          What idiot would sign a player with a heart and knee issue for money?

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  8. Les Bleus
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Kind of stuck here:

    A) Hazard and Ward
    or
    B) Fab and Philipe Luis

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    1. Gooner97
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      A

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      1. Les Bleus
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks

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  9. Dr Dream
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    What do folk make of Enrique starting again (5.0)..Liverpool were unpredictable last season to put it kindly but with Lovren and Enrique that's half the back four changed...thoughts ?

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    1. chinmusic
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      The back 5 still has Mignolet and Johnson in it. No thanks, esp with their early fixtures

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    2. Les Bleus
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Is he healthy again?

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

      Enrique's a good left back.

      Liverpool's hunt for a left full back has seen a few forget this.

      If BR goes 3 CBs then a LWB Enrique at 5.0m could be good when the fixtures turn.

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      1. Dr Dream
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Aye...he likes to bomb forward anyway. Kolo was the main disaster last season, although they all chipped in with errors really. It'd be a leap of faith to pick him for sure....might just have a dabble.

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        1. fedolefan
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Will Flanagan play?

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    4. Lucy.
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      People go on about the search for a LB but I prefer a fully fit Enrique to a fully fit Johnson. I'd prioritise an RB if I was them. Probably a controversial opinion though.

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      1. Dr Dream
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        hahaha..see below..

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      2. Hibbo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Agreed Lucy he is dog awful.

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  10. joinho
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Latest effort:

    Boruc (Myhill)
    Clyne, Cahill, Cameron, O'Shea (Ward)
    Mata, Tadic, Fábregas, Huddlestone (Elmohamady)
    Rooney, Sturridge (Berahino)

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    1. chrisjdgrady
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Wouldn't double sot defense it's getting torn apart

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    2. PMC3
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I have no idea about Tadic, because I haven't seen him play but I like the big hitters you have.

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  11. Crokey
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Fabregas and Rooney or Mata and Costa?

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    1. DropPointsNotBombs
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Why not Rooney and Mata?

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      1. Les Bleus
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        This

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        1. Crokey
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Not a fan of doubling up in general, although the fixtures are tempting.

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    2. PMC3
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I think A is safer and B has more potential, so it depends what you are looking for.

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      1. Give The Todd Some Love
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        He's probably looking for the one that will score more points

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  12. Wez88
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Can you change your team name before gw1?

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    1. Podge
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Yep, any time I think

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

      You can change it throughout the season

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      1. Wez88
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks

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      2. Butthead
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        How?

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        1. Podge
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Design your kit

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  13. AmeobiToUnited
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Foster (Myhill)
    Clyne Davies Vlaar Davies (Targett)
    Sterling Ramsey Fábregas (El Ahmadi) (Albrighton)
    Sturridge Diego Costa Rooney

    Any comments welcome please

    Thanks

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    1. Les Bleus
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Not a big fan of 4 at the back personally, but with a strike force like that, it seems pretty one sided overall.

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      1. AmeobiToUnited
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        So who would you drop from the strike force?

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        1. Les Bleus
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Hard to tell. I would drop Costa or Sturridge. Rooney is a must for the first few GWs IMO

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    2. Lucy.
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      4 of that defence every week? No way!

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      1. AmeobiToUnited
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah fair play the team will change at least another ten times before the kick off. Whats your team looking like then lucy?

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    3. chinmusic
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      You've managed to choose dodgy keepers, defence and midfield.

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  14. applebonkers
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    sensational through-ball by sturridge https://vine.co/v/M0PepbQZwgD

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    1. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      #WeGoAgain

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

      Cracker

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    3. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      😆

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    4. Wild Rover
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Don't need to look, I saw it. Reasons why assistgate will never die... Part 3 😆

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    5. Wild Rover
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Tbf I reckon it's a smear campaign by those who seem to think Sturridge is greedy.

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

      If you watch it enough times...

      "Sold my lady to cook for an islander, What?"

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  15. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Such a shame this isn't affordable. I am .5 off it:

    Sanchez • Hazard • Mata • Sigurdsson
    Sturridge • Rooney • Dzeko

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    1. Lucy.
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Would be lovely.

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    2. Tommytour
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Defence?

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      1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        4.5s

        It relies on them being nailed of course, but realistically you can be looking at starters from:

        Stoke Palace Southampton(or wherever Vlaar goes)

        Alternativly you can stick in some more nailed on players at worse teams.

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    3. Les Bleus
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I'm guessing there's a reason you didn't post your defense 😉

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  16. Reed_Rothchild
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Do you guys like Erickson or Sterling better?

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    1. AmeobiToUnited
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Sterling

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    2. Dr Dream
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Sterling...as posted last week. What does a more dangerous midfielder look like for 8.5 ?

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    3. Bøwstring The Carp
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Eriksen, the only worry I'm having is that Pochettino will be too defensive and Spurs won't see as many goals as we're expecting. Having said that Eriksen is the main man

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      1. aehii
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        i don't think defensiveness is pochettino's aim. They expect attacking football at white hart lane, they've not had it since redknapp. He won't last unless he does it.

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    4. Gooner97
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Sony Erickson?

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  17. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    What do we think Chelsea's midfield/ attack will line up like?

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    1. Dr. Rog
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Matic Cesc
      Schurrle Oscar Hazard
      Costa

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  18. The Gambler.
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Sturridge on free kicks so far....

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    1. Dr Dream
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      ooooh.

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  19. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Interesting bits of news:

    QPR are furious at Liverpool over reports that striker Loic Remy failed a medical with the Reds. The Rs believed a potential transfer is still possible and are angry the news was leaked.

    Swansea have put in a bid for Tottenham's Naughton

    Southampton have put in a bid for Vlaar

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    1. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Source?

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      1. The Gambler.
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Looks like SSN?

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        1. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Mirror & Mail reporting

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    2. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Naughton is shite

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    3. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Southampton have put in a bid for Ronny?

      Good lads.

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    4. Lucy.
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      A potential signing?! Hurrah!

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  20. Obi Wan Elokobi
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Would you prefer A or B from these:

    A). Costa (Albrighton) 3-4-3 formation
    or
    B). Mata (Austin) 3-5-2 formation

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    1. fedolefan
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Any formation that has Mata in it.

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  21. Dr Dream
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    GJ looks worse every time I see him..he's really on a slippery slope.

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    1. The Gambler.
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Been garbage format least 2 seasons, maybe 3. Time to ship.

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      1. Dr Dream
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        He can't even seem to do the simplest things right at times..

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        1. The Gambler.
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Chelsea don't usually offload great players

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    2. Butthead
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Please bid QPR.

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    3. Lucy.
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I'm surprised Liverpool didn't sign Chambers 😛

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    4. Trilogist
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      51 cross attempts last season........5 successful......say no more.

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    5. Gimli son of Gloin
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Source?

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  22. The Gambler.
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Saviola loves a dive. Gerrard called him a 'f***ing sh**house' after his last one, booked for his latest one tho

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  23. Honeybadger
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Challenge: Make a team with 100 cost that would get as little points as possible.

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    1. Honeybadger
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      No injured players

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    2. chrisjdgrady
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Defensive mids and promoted players

      Should be starters to make it fair not bench players

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    3. Lucy.
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Can we intentionally bench expensive players? So get a really expensive bench and never play it? 😛

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      1. Honeybadger
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        For the sake of it, benched players would couny in points too

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    4. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Cech Reina

      There's your keepers

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    5. applebonkers
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      reina, caballero
      agger, nastasic, jenkinson, kolo, stones
      yaya, hernandez, markovic, nani, herrera
      lukaku, torres, osvaldo

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  24. applebonkers
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    diving in a friendly, sick

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    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Practice.

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  25. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Rojo is available for 17million but the only club really interested is Southampton

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    1. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Lol he's definitely not worth 17m

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      1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        He is still young, can improve. He has looked very good, especially going forward.

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        1. Give The Todd Some Love
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          I didn't think he looked very good tbh. Thought he was suspect defensively and his final ball looked pretty poor. He is still young though as you say, and he looks a great athlete

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      2. Tommytour
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        If Chambers was 16 Shaw 30, he is

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    2. Lucy.
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I heard 12m.

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  26. Reed_Rothchild
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    This is the best team I've seen listed.

    Begovic Gilks

    F.Luis Shaw B.Davies Vlaar Wisdom

    Hazard Mata Sterling Sigg Albrighton

    Dzeko Rooney Giroud

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    1. Reed_Rothchild
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      All power teams represented.

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    2. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      It's good but i prefer Eriksen & a 4.5 defender over Sterling & Wisdom.

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  27. Bielsa's Bucket
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    How much budget do you set aside / invest for defence?

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    1. Lucy.
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      No set budget.

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      1. Lucy.
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        I'm at 23.5 at the moment. Probably cheaper than most.

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    2. Podge
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      25.5 more than most I'm guessing

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

        It's the optimum 😉

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    3. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Mine's at 25.0 atm

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    4. Wild Rover
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      25.5m not inc keepers but it doesn't look weak

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

        Or ott

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    5. Crokey
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      the maximum i pay is 10 for GK'S and 26 for DF'S.

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

      24m for me.

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    7. Bielsa's Bucket
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Trying to keep it around 9 for GK. 25 DEF.
      Seems to be a nice selection of 5 and 4.5 defenders this year which is making it hard.

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  28. Obi Wan Elokobi
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Markovic looks quite lively to be honest and good on the ball and Enrique is playing well wouldn't think he's been out for a year.

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    1. Bøwstring The Carp
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Enrique will boost Liverpool's defence big time. Always rated him, one of the best LBs in the league imo now that Ashley Cole is gone.

      Between him and Azpilicueta

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  29. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Barkley the 2nd most selected mid. Staggering.

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    1. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Autopick surely

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      1. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        This.
        I think he's in my team.

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    2. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Same amount of goals as Nathan Dyer last year.

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  30. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Let's say Dzeko was 10.5, would you guys still want him over Aguero?

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    1. Obi Wan Elokobi
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Of course not :p

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    2. Tommytour
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Yes for the start

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    3. Lucy.
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      No.

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