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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. Beeson123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    What are your views on this team?

    Krul
    F luis, caulker, shaw
    Sanchez, hazard, sigurdsson, mata
    Long, jovetic, rvp

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    1. 50shades of o'shea
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Hahah Jovetic bandwagon after one game against a. Dreadful milan

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

        Jovetic won't start IMO

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

    Weimann, Eriksen and Siggy?
    Or
    Dzeko, Siggy and some £5m shitehawk mid?

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    1. 50shades of o'shea
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      A

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

    TFF’s Pre Season Quiz #36 (MCQ based quiz)

    Time limit: 5 minutes

    Demi 1

    2/7

    Ibrahimovic,Sneijder,Suarez,Van der Vaart,Kezman,Kluivert

    From the above list of players,

    (i) How many have played for Ajax?
    (A) 2 (B) 3 (C) 4 (D) 5 (E) 6

    (ii) How many are a product of the Ajax youth academy?
    (A) 0 (B) 1 (C) 2 (D) 3 (E) 4 or more

    (iii) How many have played for both Ajax and PSV?
    (A) 0 (B) 1 (C) 2 (D) 3 (E) 4 or more

    (iv) Identify the incorrect statement

    (A) Ibrahimovic has never won the Champions League
    (B) Kluivert has won the Champions league with Ajax
    (C) Van Der Vaart did not win the Champions League with Real Madrid
    (D) Suarez did not win a trophy with Liverpool
    (E) Kezman did not win the Premier League with Chelsea

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    1. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Updated Time Limit: 6 minutes

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    2. 50shades of o'shea
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      E
      D
      C
      B

      Random guessing for a lot of them 🙂

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    3. Konig Luther
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      C
      B
      C
      E

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

      D
      D
      B
      A

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    5. Bully10
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      D
      D
      D
      C

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    6. Camp No No
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      5
      3
      1
      D

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      1. Camp No No
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        In letters, those first three are: D, D, B. And the names of the players:

        (i) Zlatan, Sneijder, VdV, Kluivert, Suarez
        (ii) Sneijder, VdV, Kluivert
        (iii) Kluivert

        Other precision:

        (iv) Suarez won the Capitol One Cup or whatever it was that year.

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        1. BigManBakar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Well done! Top stuff mate, this was a toughie! 🙂

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          1. Camp No No
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            No it wasn't. Easiest for ages.

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            1. BigManBakar
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 3 months ago

              😛

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

            Oh dear

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          3. Camp No No
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Perhaps depends on what football you follow though.

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          4. Camp No No
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            As a general question, answering to these by right numbers/names whatever it is that is asked is accepted too, right? I don't have to write the correct letter. So in this case, 5, 3 and 1 as correct answers were already accepted, right?

            just to make it sure, because I often write wrong letters when I try it that way. Don't know why.

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            1. BigManBakar
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 3 months ago

              Yes, whatever format suits you most. I don't mind that if you answer correctly!

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

      D
      D
      B
      A

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      1. Nabs Kebabs
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        🙄

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

          ?

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          1. Nabs Kebabs
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            thought you got it again but sagar did.

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        2. Nabs Kebabs
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          wait someone else got it!

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

            LOL

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    8. Robareid
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      D
      C
      B
      E

      Probably done really badly there.

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    9. Nabs Kebabs
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      D
      D
      B
      A

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

      Time's up, here are the answers

      D (Ibra,Sneijder,VDV,Kluivert,Suarez)
      D (Sneijder,VDV,Kluivert)
      B (Kluivert)
      D/E both are correct

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

        So Ibra has won the CL? Who with?

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        1. BigManBakar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          He hasn't. Exactly my point. The question says identify the 'incorrect' statement, not the correct one

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        2. Camp No No
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          No he hasn't. The question was which one is incorrect and the phrase was "Zlatan has never won the CL"

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

          That is a correct statement. Required was incorrect. That did me as I read correct and didn't bother reading below. 🙁

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

            Ah yes. What a mindf*ck

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            1. BigManBakar
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 3 months ago

              😀 😀

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

          He hasn't. Question is which is incorrect.

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        5. Nabs Kebabs
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          i also did this lol but it was identify the incorrect statement. and the statement was correct that ibra has never won

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

    Not to sure about Cameron or lallana??

    RMT

    BEGOVIC / myhill

    LUIS VERMAELEN (if at united) CAMERON / wisdom Bruce

    ERICKSEN RAMSEY LALLANA HAZARD / albrighton

    ROONEY GIROUD DZEKO

    Thoughts please???

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    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Lallana likely to be out for the start of the league. I'm hopeful Cameron will start.

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

      would scratch the draft if it's based on Vermaelen going to United. Might not even happen by GW1. Unless he's a placeholder for a 5.0 position anyway.

      Lallana not fit for start of season. So try to get Mata for him I would.

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    3. nikxr69
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      lallana is injured for the first couple of weeks

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    4. KingK3nny
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Lallana injured for about 4-6 weeks.

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

        Cheers

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  5. It's only Carlton Cole…
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    I asked this before a couple of days ago but hoping there will be different members on the site now.

    Any members used the 'rate my team' function and if so what points total did you get for the first 6 GWs?

    Would be interesting to get an idea.

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

      On 315 now

      RMT Professor (who designed it ) is on 331

      Mull found a team that could get 336 and posted it

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      1. It's only Carlton Cole…
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Interesting. What formation is Professor/Mull using most weeks?

        I'm a little shocked on the low scoring of Lamela, it appears he's considered unlikely to start, which i believe is based on old data. He looks likely to start now

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

          RMT didn't post team. You'll have to look up Mull's history to find his. It wasn't a team he was going to use, just an effort to beat the professors score

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

        Where is this Team 336?

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

    OK, break's over. Here's my first of hopefully very very few RMT's - I'm spreading my resources a bit wider until I get an idea of who are the bargains that allow Sanchez over Ramsay / Hazard over Fab, etc.

    Speroni / Green
    Shaw / Luis / Debuchy / D. Simpson* / Mariappa*
    Cesc / Ramsay / Mata / Snodgrass / Siggy
    Rooney / Dzecko / Fletcher

    Leaves 0.5 in the bank for the inveitiable transfer right after the first game.

    I'm a wee bit unsure of which 2 x 4.5m defenders to go for, but QPR and Palace have decent fixtures, and rotate, though I'd like to get a Hull defender in there somehwere

    I'm just back from hols and am a bit off the pace - any comments to the lineup would be greatly appreciated

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

      BTW, I think Fletcher's a massive bargain at 5.5 and with Sunderlands fixtures

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

        if he's nailed.

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    2. 50shades of o'shea
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Looks good nice couple of differentials in there as well as the big hitters.

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

        THx

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

      Wouldn't want to go for the QPR defense. I think replace him with Hull.

      Shaw seems an overprices way to get into Man U defense. Maybe get DDG for Speroni and Ward/Dann for Shaw.

      Not a fan of Fletcher, but I guess it's a decent punt.

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

        THX, decent points. QPR's first 3 home games seem do'able but long term there's deffo much better options.

        Have been toying with DDG instead of Shaw, but quite like his chances with the new BAPS
        We'll see

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  7. 50shades of o'shea
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    My god Bowles is awful to watch

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    1. Bolivian Seaman
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      That looks painful.

      I want to change mine. I saw a kitten grav yesterday, it was the best one ever. They get better and better

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  8. Pjanic14
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Big question. (could be stupid)
    Hazard or Sanchez
    Mainly a question because drogba is back and im not sure how keen he is to take penalties!!

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

      both + yaya

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

      Drogba will barely be on the pitch I would have thought

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  9. Jebiga
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    With Fernandinho/Rodwell and Fernando/Javi garcia playing as DMC's, Yaya looks like he'll play in the hole ? For me hes essential !

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    1. Long Juan Silva
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Where do I even start? Just no.

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

    A) Albrighton Bony (3-4-3 always)

    B) Siggurdson Diouf (rotate as 5th mid and 3rd striker home/away 3-4-3 & 3-5-2)

    Rest of attack is Hazard Fabregas Mata Eriksen Rooney Dzeko

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

      B

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

        Thanks TML. Diouf scares me a wee bit, but not sure I want a Swansea starter at ManU in the 1st week either.

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

      B

      Whos you're DF's? and GK's?

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

        Krul Myhill

        PJones Pieters Chester Vlaar Wisdom (Vlaar & Wisdom subject to change when better ideas emerge)

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

          Looking good!

          Certainly think you've nailed the mid/fwds

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

            Thanks Wolves

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    3. EmreCan Hustle
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      B

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

        Thanks EOE.

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    4. Get up ya bum
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I'm going the same rotation HOH but Arnie instead of Sig. What's the deal with Diouf/Crouch? Only one will play I presume?

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      1. Get up ya bum
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Arnie instead of Diouf I meant

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

          Who are your 3 strikers?

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          1. Get up ya bum
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Rooney Dzeko Bony

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

        Not sure yet on Diouf/crouch

        Want 4 premium mids to start

        Not sure who will emerge yet among strikers

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

    TFF’s Pre Season Quiz #36 (MCQ based quiz)

    Time limit: 5 minutes

    Demi 1 CNN 1

    3/7

    (i) Barcelona signed Dani Alves from which club?
    (A) Athetic Bilbao (B) Athletico Madrid (C) Valencia (D) Sevilla (E) Villareal

    (ii) Real Madrid signed Sergio Ramos from which club?
    (A) Athetic Bilbao (B) Athletico Madrid (C) Valencia (D) Sevilla (E) Villareal

    (iii) Which of the following teams was involved in the highest scoring match of La Liga 2013-14?
    (A) Malaga (B) Celta Vigo (C) Valencia (D) Sevilla (E) Barcelona

    (iv) Who scored the most hat-tricks in the 2013-14 La Liga season?
    (A) Messi (B) C.Ronaldo (C) Pedro (D) El Arabi (E) Vela

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    1. Long Juan Silva
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      D
      D
      C
      B

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    2. 50shades of o'shea
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      D
      C
      A
      e

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

      D
      D
      A
      B

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

      D
      C
      B
      B

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    5. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      D
      D
      D
      A

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      1. BigManBakar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        BOOM!!! Just in time 🙂

        I deliberately made sure that the answer to the first three was Sevilla, just to make sure that people panic into thinking that aint possible 🙂

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        1. President John F. Keninnsie
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Just logged on 😀

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    6. Bully10
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      D
      C
      D
      C

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    7. Konig Luther
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      D
      D
      B
      B

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    8. Nabs Kebabs
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      DDDB

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    9. The Missing Link
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      DDDB

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

      D
      D
      D
      D

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    11. Camp No No
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Awww... I missed this question completely. The real downside of this form is that some time we just don't even see the question being posted.

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      1. BigManBakar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        It is, but I if you have anything to ask on the questions/format you can do so after the quiz. Make sure you don't miss the questions!

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  12. Ben Mee Over A Table
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    With the addition of a few really quality and experienced defenders, QPR should be by far the most solid defense out of the promoted sides, right?

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    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I'm really liking the look of Caulker for 5.0 surprisingly enough..

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    2. ihateramsey
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      will Julio cesar be number 1 ?

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      1. Ben Mee Over A Table
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        No...look at the team in FPL, he's not even listed.

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

          has been recalled from loan, no one knows yet if he will be sold or loaned out again.

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  13. Twelve years a slave
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Di Maria to utd would really stir up the fantasy landscape, as would Benzema too Arsenal

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

      They'd probably over price Benzema I reckon.

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    2. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      DI Maria has his heart set on PSG. I'm not expecting them to stuff up that transfer.

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    3. Ben Mee Over A Table
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Do either have much chance of happening, though? I'm fairly doubtful.

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

      so would CR7 to Palace.

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      1. Ben Mee Over A Table
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Haha. This.

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  14. corkdude30
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    hi all. just signed up as member finally.picked a team with no pool players
    foster(myhill)
    jones.terry.upson.davis.tremment
    fabregas.mata.noble.ramsey.albrighton
    rooney.dzecko.costa

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

    did Jovetic play lone striker last night?

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

    The whole 'Borini wouldn't leave so Liverpool couldn't sign Remy' thing is garbage. Remy has an issue with his knee but not serious, the concerns are over his heart. The consensus is the older he gets and the harder its pushed represents a risk the club are not willing to take.

    Anyway, on another note: who is better (non-FPL wise), Johnson or Flanagan?

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    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I'd prefer Enrique to one of those two. In fact I'd steer well clear from Liverpool defenders.

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

        non FPL wise he said

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        1. Ryan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Ah, Flanagan then I guess. Much of a muchness though tbf

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    2. Camp No No
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Is Rémy to Pool off?

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

        Yep. Failed medical.

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        1. Camp No No
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Great! That heart problem was diagnose many years ago. No problem for him playing anywhere so far. Of course, there is a risk, but with adequate rotation, I reckon he can play for years and very well so. Happy to see him go somewhere else. Even staying in QPR, he would be a good fpl prospect.

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

      Flanagan.

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    4. 50shades of o'shea
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Flanagan

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

      Johnson atm at RB, though Flanagan seems more versatile. Not that either of them should be first choice for a top four side. Flanagan has potential.

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    6. Billy Gilmore
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Probably still GJ, but I'd rather Flanagan as he's still young.

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    7. Get up ya bum
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Very different players at different stages in their careers so hard to compare. I think Flanno will become a more complete player than GJ is

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    8. Heels_Over_Head
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Cheers for the info, as always

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  17. The Hindu Monkey
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    A lot of people going for Rooney/Giroud/Dseko up front I see as well. I have two of them myself so can't really knock it but all three have doubts over gametime. If Aguero is fit and ready City could easily play a 4-5-1 with him on his own, especially during a run of tough early games. Rooney looks on fire in preseason but if Utd get Di Maria him and Mata will be rotating for two positions. And Giroud... is well... shit.

    Even though he's in my team because he's Arsenal's cheapest attacking option.

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

      Dzeko and Giroud are both bargains and it leaves funds for your midfield with a lot of interesting options. Of course things can change but for now it is a great frontline imo.

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  18. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Mata appears to be in every team apart from mine 😕

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

      Bandwagon of the day.

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      1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Just no room at the inn for him, insufficient funds in the piggy bank

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    2. Get up ya bum
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      You're at the wrong end of the spectrum then

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      1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Looking for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow 😉

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        1. Get up ya bum
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          🙂

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    3. BurnySizz
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      What's your mid? I do think he'll have a big season IF he is in the hole

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      1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Sanchez Hazard Siggy Arnie Albrighton

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

          Nothing wrong with your picks. You know what your getting with hazard I have Sanchez currently myself and 2 low-mid priced mids like yourself

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          1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Has to be that way to allow Dzeko Costa Rooney up front.

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  19. Irish Madridista ⭐
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    ...I think I just un-convinced myself re: Dzeko...

    Giroud's assurances of gametime as the main striker in a team with so many attacking mids is just too much to pass on if I only want one..

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    1. Get up ya bum
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      On the other hand he doesn't score nearly as many goals

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      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Giroud 2013-14 goals in the prem: 16
        Dzeko 2013-14 goals in the prem: 16

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        1. President John F. Keninnsie
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Look at minutes played 😉

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          1. Irish Madridista ⭐
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            People keep using that argument, but that's in favour of Giroud? Why would you want a player that plays less, if I'm paying 8.5 for a striker I'd rather he gets 3000 minutes and gets 16 goals rather than him get 16 goals but only 1500 minutes?

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            1. Billy Gilmore
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 3 months ago

              The thing is you can predict when he's likely to get more minutes and subsequently goals, so more in a shorter period of time (yes there may be some heartache with benchings). Giroud's only safe for the early season anyway.

              *Giroud owner

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

              negredo wasn't injured last season...now he's out for two months dzeko should get a good run in the team

              that said, jovetic form minor concern as he could threaten dzeko game time

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        2. Billy Gilmore
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Just a few more games to reach that 😉

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          1. Irish Madridista ⭐
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            I'm not saying Giroud is a better player by any means, I'm just saying I'd prefer to own a player that I know will play.

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

          Yes, now check those stats per 90 minutes played

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        4. Get up ya bum
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          What they said, and why are we ignoring all the other comps.

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    2. BurnySizz
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I'm not sold on either in truth.

      Dzeko- jovetic will play a lot more this season
      Giroud- rumours of Sanchez being lone striker

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

      Looks like arsenal rant signing anymore strikers so is nailed on at the mo... DZEKO is not!!

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  20. SouthCoastSaint
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Rafael out of Uniteds pre season tour with recurring groin injury

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    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I wonder who the backup RWB will be after Valencia now that Rafael is out.

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

        Smalling I would think. Or could just put Fellaini there for fun.

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      2. Long Juan Silva
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        That young Uruguayan RB they signed last Summer I'd assume. Can't remember the name

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        1. President John F. Keninnsie
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Varela I think.

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          1. Long Juan Silva
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            That's the one, yeah

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          2. Ryan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Good, because I'd hate to think what Smalling would be like in that position 😕 the very thought scares me.

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

        Would be surprised if they don't make a signing (although Valencia could thrive under LVG after how he got the best out of Blind and Kuyt OOP in the World Cup)

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  21. President John F. Keninnsie
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Thanks Remy. Ruined my Austin punt 🙄

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    1. Nabs Kebabs
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      are they competing for the same spot? it could be good news if its remy wide and austin central

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      1. President John F. Keninnsie
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Could be, but you'd expect Remy to be the main man.

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    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Can't see them keeping Remy..

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    3. 50shades of o'shea
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Austin will start even if remy stays (highly doubt he will)

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    4. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      This, I remember how we were going on yesterday about his high involvement in their goals!
      But I don't think Remy will stay, he'll be off on loan if they don't finalize a transfer for him

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      1. President John F. Keninnsie
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Mmm I hope he goes tbh, I want Austin to be the main man.

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        1. BigManBakar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Stole the words from my mouth! 🙂

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

          Yes.

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  22. Tangogooner
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Why no love for Herrera.....looked great against barca last season and surely he ahead of Fellini and cleverly etc..???????

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    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      He'll be a deep lying playmaker and he's not that cheap..

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      1. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Its an odd one because Ramsey, Yaya and possibly also Fabregas will be deep lying playmakers, yet they are/were well sought after.

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        1. Billy Gilmore
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Ramsey and Yaya are not really playmakers.

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          1. Ryan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Deeper lying mid though. I'm still not sure what to expect from Herrera yet, will he be a box to box midfielder like Lampard, Yaya and Ramsey? or will he be a DM.

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        2. Ryan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          I guess because Herrera hasn't proven what he can do in the premier league forces people to reconsider. We already know what Ramsey and Yaya are capable of.

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

          I think he could be an assist machine.....let's see where lvg plays him ...Watchlist for me

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        4. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Then Herrera is what Ramsey was before last season, a promising player, good on the ball, will assist a few from deep, but I can't see him marauding forward like a Yaya or Ramsey.. and Cesc is one of a kind position-wise.

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          1. Ryan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            More of a Modric type player then? Personally I'm not going to make any early judgements, its a wait and see from me.

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

            Cesc is 1.5 more so i would rather have mata or hazard. Herrera I watched against barca last season and he run the tempo of the game. I think 7,5 could be a snip if he gets a goal or a few assists early on and as people will be trying to free up money for bandwagons for costa or sanchez and may be looking for that 1.5.

            Thinking of taking a punt

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

      Doesn't score enough goals

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

        Assists?

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

          Won't be playing teams as bad as La Galaxy all the time, assist record not amazing enough to justify his price tag

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

            He has RVP and Rooney in front of him!

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    3. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      More of a defensive type mid rather than a creative mid.

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

        Man it'd have been looking for someone in the middle who can pass and keep hold of the ball. Cleverly is rubbish and feliani not much better

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  23. Camp No No
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    So, where's the Jovetic wagon?

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

      Im on it 😀 no world cup so is the freshest striker in the squad

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

      Leaving you in the dust, up ahead

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    3. BurnySizz
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      See who starts closer to the season. Has to be considered

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    4. Camp No No
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Should I try to catch it... think I still could. 😉

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

        Not for a hit 😉

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  24. BigManBakar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    TFF’s Pre Season Quiz #36 (MCQ based quiz)

    Time limit: 5 minutes

    Demi 1 CNN 1 Innsie 1

    4/7

    (i) Who are the defending champions of the Emirates Cup?
    (A) Red Bulls (B) Arsenal (C) Real Madrid (D) Galatasaray (E) PSG

    (ii) Which team has won the most Emirates cups?
    (A) Red Bulls (B) Arsenal (C) Real Madrid (D) Galatasaray (E) PSG

    (iii) Which team has finished runners up in the Emirates Cup the most times?
    (A) Red Bulls (B) Arsenal (C) Real Madrid (D) Galatasaray (E) PSG

    (iv) Which team will not be participating in the 2014 Emirates Cup?
    (A) Arsenal (B) Monaco (C) Valencia (D) Hamburg (E) Benfica

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    1. 50shades of o'shea
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      B
      E
      D
      D

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    2. The Missing Link
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      CCDB

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

      D
      B
      E
      D

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

        😛

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

        Fantastic! Well done! 😀 😀

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

          Thanks 🙂

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

      D
      B
      E
      D

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

      d
      b
      e
      d

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    6. Billy Gilmore
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      D
      B
      E
      D

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    7. Camp No No
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      D
      B
      E
      D

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    8. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      D
      B
      E
      D

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    9. Konig Luther
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      d
      b
      e
      d

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

      D
      B
      E
      D

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  25. Pringle
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    What you think? I am satisfied I must say.

    DDG Gilks
    Terry Davies 4.5 4.5 4.0
    Hazard Fabregas Mata Sigurdsson 4.5
    Rooney Giroud Dzeko

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    1. It's only Carlton Cole…
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Yawn

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  26. Ben Mee Over A Table
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Here's an interesting question. Which team did Joel Ward score the most FPL points against last season?

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

      Chelsea?

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      1. Ben Mee Over A Table
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Yes sir.

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        1. Billy Gilmore
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Wow, 2 assists, CS and 3 baps against Chelski. Impressive.

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      2. Ben Mee Over A Table
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        2 assists and a clean sheet in his 2 games against them.

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  27. Nabs Kebabs
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    D
    B
    E
    D

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    1. Nabs Kebabs
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      FFS!

      :lol

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

      😆

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

      😆 😆

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    4. Billy Gilmore
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      😆

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    5. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Reply fail genius?

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

      Not your day is it 😀

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  28. The Fat Cat
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Is Ben Davies nailed on? and who will he be battling for the position with him? is it Rose or someone else. he's nicely priced & would be good cover in my team

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    1. Get up ya bum
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Rose. Not nailed on, should be first choice imho

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      1. The Fat Cat
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        good, good

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    2. Ben Mee Over A Table
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I'd say he's pretty nailed on.

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  29. Penguin
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Hi all could somebody PLEASE tell me who this new bonus points system favours, I don't get the changes

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

      there was a article on this.you can search.

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    2. 50shades of o'shea
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Read billy gilmore's article

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

      Main points: brings full backs and dribblers into play and punishes strikers more for shots missed but rewards them better than midfielders for goals scored (all previous measure multiplied by 3)

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  30. goriuanx
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Sterling is so tempting, even at 8.5.

    Something also to note, that's the 4th time I make it where when Suarez isn't on the pitch, Sturridge took a left sided free-kick.

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    1. Get up ya bum
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      He is. Think I'll wait until gw4 though then see

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

        He was explosive against both City and Spurs home and away last season..it's tempting

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    2. It's only Carlton Cole…
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I think he's over priced I'd be shocked if Baines doesn't outscore him and he's £7m

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

      At 7.5 or even 8, I'd have probably taken a punt. But 8.5 is only .5 short of so many 'premium' established midfielders.

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