Great Expectations

Great Expectations – Erik Lamela

Our pre-season series returns to gather up a collection of players who carry the weight of expectancy going into the new campaign. These are targets who are expected to kick-on and grow in stature over the course of the coming season and it begins with a suitable prospect down at the Lane: Tottenham playmaker, Erik Lamela.

Snapped up by Andre Villas-Boas last summer after the departure of Gareth Bale, the Argentine arrived amidst much fanfare after finishing the 2012/13 campaign as fifth top scorer in Serie A, with 15 goals and five assists in 33 appearances for AS Roma.

It’s fair to say that Lamela failed to live up to the hype in a hugely underwhelming debut year. Over the course of an injury-hit campaign, he managed a total of three starts and six sub appearances under both Villas-Boas and his replacement Tim Sherwood. In those 361 minutes, the South American mustered a mere eight attempts on goal and created just six chances for others.

After a similarly difficult start, fellow new boy Christian Eriksen found his feet as a result of Sherwood’s attack-minded approach. The Dane served up seven goals, eight assists and 20 bonus points in his subsequent 18 appearances (an average of 6.4 points per game) over the final five months of 2013/14 to underline his capabilities as a prime Fantasy midfield asset.

So far, Eriksen’s exploits have persuaded over 14% of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers to snap him up – the ninth most popular pick so far. Despite being identically priced at 8.0, Lamela’s debut year has clearly proven a major deterrent; just 2% of managers have been willing to bring the South American into their five-man midfields. Despite that, there is growing evidence to suggest that Lamela could potentially emerge to challenge Eriksen’s output and finally live up to his billing as a goal-getting midfielder of some stature.

Key Factors

    • The arrival of Mauricio Pochettino seems to have quickly transformed Lamela’s summer form. With his compatriot at the helm, the Argentine looks a different player and, with three goals to his name, he’s Tottenham’s top scorer in pre-season so far; Eriksen, on the other hand, has relied on set-piece duties to bag his first of the summer in a 6-1 trashing of Celtic. Fundamental to Lamela’s form has been a shift in position – previously utilised out wide, he’s been afforded the role in “the hole” in recent matches and has been far more involved in his side’s attacking forays.



    • Furthermore, Lamela has backed up the idea he’s a confidence player. Despite his lofty price tag, the playmaker (when fit) was never afforded the chance to shine under either of Tottenham’s managers last term and cut a dejected figure on the rare occasion he entered the fray. After a recent friendly match, the South American confirmed he’s finally over his injury problems and is mentally refreshed for the campaign ahead:

      “I had an unfortunate injury last season that kept me out of play for quite some time. In the same way, it’s helped me emotionally and morally to get better and work harder towards this season.”


    • Pochettino’s impact on Southampton’s attackers highlights how his high pressing game is suited to the English top-flight. Adam Lallana was transformed into one of the most sought-after Fantasy midfielders in the game last term, earning 179 points in his one full season under Pochettino compared to 93 points in the previous campaign, while Jay Rodriguez scored 152 points before succumbing to knee ligament damage in April. Providing he keeps clear of the treatment room, then, Lamela could be poised to benefit from Pochettino’s tactics and finally become a legitimate Fantasy contender at the second time of asking.


    • Pochettino’s arrival will ensure Spurs move away from the two-man frontline employed by Sherwood from December onwards last season. With a 4-2-3-1 on the cards, then, there’s too much uncertainty surrounding the new manager’s preferred option for the lone forward role to gamble on their frontmen right now. There’s no doubt Emmanuel Adebayor impressed under Sherwood last time, though it remains to be seen whether he possesses the work-rate to lead the line in a high-pressing side, making investment in the midfield a safer route for now. With form on his side, Lamela is staking a real claim for consideration over Eriksen and with West Ham, QPR, Sunderland and West Brom in the first five, has the potential to be a deadly differential over the first few Gameweeks.


    • After last year’s disappointment, it’s easy to forget Lamela’s capabilities. Further assessment of his 2013/13 season in Serie A shows he fired 86 shots – an average of 2.6 attempts per game was bettered by only two midfielders in the Premier League last season, Yohan Cabaye and Philippe Coutinho. Despite being fielded out wide by the Italian outfit, Lamela also chipped in creatively – a total of 56 chances created equates to 1.7 per appearance; on a par with Cabaye and team-mate Emmanuel Adebayor in the previous campaign.

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

    Will Young start against Swansea? Has played well in pre season. He's cheap and offers assist and goal potential.

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

      Nobody knows but personally think he should start at RWB ahead of Valencia. Still some way to go though til the start of the season.

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

      Maybe, but he won't be a regular with Shaw around.

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    3. Fiorentina Turner
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Well, at this moment, he could. If Shaw isn't deemed fit enough to run that WB role, maybe young will start and besides that, if Valencia is injured still by the time that game comes around on opening day, he may get the nod

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    4. Podge
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      Looks fairly likely

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    5. Reeker
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      I would think so

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

    anyone thinks chambers will be a starter?

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    1. Reeker
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      • 11 Years
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      Possibly GW 1 if Mertesacker is unfit... other than that no

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    2. Fiorentina Turner
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      Maybe on opening day since Metresacker may not be there, he will start in the middle with Koscielny

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    3. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
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      Not a regular starter . Should start GW 1 Then a filler until injuries.

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  3. Bubz
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    10 years, 3 months ago

    Straight up 18.5M choice..

    A. Dzeko + Hazard
    vs
    B. Costa + Eriksen

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

      A for me

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    2. Chris_White
      • 13 Years
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      A for me, at least from the start.

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    3. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      I'd flip a coin bud. 🙂 Toughie.

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

      Here's some poll results from the other day.....

      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/7709856

      Evenly split.

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

        Ah nice cheers. But yeah, still as confused as I was before asking 😆

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    5. Yome
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      B

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    6. Zombie
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      Costa is my favorite Chelsea attacker & Eriksen gave me all those points at last season end. So B for me

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    7. A.T
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      A

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    8. kalmoffit
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      B

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

    Which combo??

    A) Fabregas + Jovetic/Dzeko
    or
    B) Silva/Nasri + Costa

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

      Jovetic and Dzeko will eat each other, so B

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  5. binyamin44
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    10 years, 3 months ago

    Definitly for you Ramsey > Sanchez ?

    You don't think Sanchez can make 20 goals this season ? I don't imagine Ramsey doing as well...

    A belgian follower of premierleague and european football.

    Thanks

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  6. Beautiful Game
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Stuck @Bottom:

    Anyone interested in a Team-Based FPL game in the Format of the real EPL...
    i.e 38 Gamewks, 2 legs home n away...

    If anyone interested then drop a note with your FPL team's history link at spondonfpl@gmail.com

    Cheers!

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

      So basically a head to head league with 20 teams?

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      1. Beautiful Game
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Yes... and each team have few FPL players

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

          Oh, so it's a draft league. That would be different. Not sure...might take up too much time seeing as I will already be stressing about my normal team as well as my NFL fantasy team.

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  7. Hazard for Ballon D'or
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Best midfielder below 6.5m- got shelvey already so not siggy.

    And why??

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    1. Fiorentina Turner
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Below 6.5, maybe Puncheon or Snodgrass?

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      1. Hazard for Ballon D'or
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks I was looking for snodgrass but thought I may prefer ince for less?? Will he play

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        1. Fiorentina Turner
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Oh Ince, probably will start on the flanks with Snoddy

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    2. Podge
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      Get Siggy over Shelvey and maybe Young or Hoilett

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

        I got a feeling for Shelvey this season - so wd say no

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        1. Hazard for Ballon D'or
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Got the same feeling. Shelvey will be a great differential over siggy. I'm keeping shelvey

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  8. Parm
    • 12 Years
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    Bit slow around here, am I right?

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    1. Fiorentina Turner
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      It seems so, I just came home from work so maybe people are still at work/school, depending on timezone I guess...

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    2. Tiote on Peyote
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Everything has been talked to death. Everyone ready fro the start of the season now.

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    3. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Blame the RMT thread

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  9. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    A) Hazard Ramsey

    B) Sanchez Fabregas

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

      A) easily imo

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    2. Fiorentina Turner
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      A, always have Lord Ramsey on your team

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

      A

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    4. Yome
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      A

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

      B. Early . Haz needs to show he's back before considering.

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  10. bangers and M*A*S*H
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    A: Eriksen, Huth and D.Simpson

    B: Henderson, P.Jones and Azpi?

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

      hmm i think eriksen will do well. so A for me. also azpi is a risk with luis and ivan there, could rotate sometimes

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      1. copps
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        10 years, 3 months ago

        plus simpson and huth rotate very well for home games

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

      B

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  11. Yome
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Not much love for Lamela, anyway it is good that he remains under the radar. His place in my team is well cemented.

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    1. Hazard for Ballon D'or
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Same here!!! Only 2% ownership means he will be a good differential and his price will rise if he gets off to a good start.

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

        Exactly, I am confident about him and I am ready to take the plunge by starting with him instead of Eriksen. Like you said if he has a flyer at the start, welcome the $$$. 🙂

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

      I love him. I just don't want to pick him in my team.

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      1. Hazard for Ballon D'or
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        I think he is a certainty to play after his pre season. Take the risk!!!!!!

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

        Grant yourself at least a punt, it could really pay off!

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      3. Hazard for Ballon D'or
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        What is your current lamelaless midfield ???

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  12. copps
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    what's the value of your bench?

    mine's 4.5 mid, 4.5 def, 4.0 def. i could balance the squad out more but i figure the starting 11 i have can play each week and transfering them out gives better options cos of their value. it also helps me avoid having decent players on the bench scoring well every now an then which is bloody annoying!

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    1. Fiorentina Turner
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      At this time, it's a 4.0 keeper, 5.0 def, 4.5 def and 6.0 midfielder

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

        going for a balanced squad? whats the value of the player rotating with your 6m mid 9i imagine thats siggy?)

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        1. Fiorentina Turner
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Yea, I'm trying hard for balance but I am thinking to change it, at this time, Siggy rotates with my cheap striker, Bojan 5.5

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        2. Hazard for Ballon D'or
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          F it is siggy then imagine maybe bojan as they rotate really well

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          1. Fiorentina Turner
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Yep, it's siggy and bojan I'll rotate

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

      4.5 4.5 4.5 4.0

      3-4-3!

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

    Wisdom train is firmly finished now?

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    1. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Nope. He's nailed on to play the first game.

      He & Moore are still the best 4.0s.

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

        Hutton may be a good pick as well (even though he's crap).

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        1. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Aye he's the other on my watchlist. Prefer the other two though.

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

            50/50 myself as well, Villa at least have a decent first 3 fixtures before they turn terrible. Leicester's just start terrible straight away and continue all the way to GW7

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

        I hope so, my entire team will need a rethink if I can't get a nailed on 4.0 defender

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

      how come? imo the other RB is far worse than him

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

        this
        Wisdom > Gamboa

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

    Predict the outcome of Charlie Austin in terms of FPL

    A) Scores goals in early fixtures, price rises quickly
    B) Disappoints because QPR as a team disappoint

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

      B

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    2. QPR Lad 92
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Think he will get around 15 goals this season

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    3. Hazard for Ballon D'or
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      B for me. Qpr won't score enough goals. Same with west ham. Keep looking at Jarvis b they don't score any goals!!!!

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    4. Fiorentina Turner
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      He'll get 20 goals and fire them to the Europa league

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

      30 goals. Real Madrid to sign him next Summer

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      1. Fiorentina Turner
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        +100

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

      Grant Holt was scoring about the same rate as Austin while in the Championship, and he got 15 goals in his first PL season, so he could do alright. you never know though.

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  15. Bob Sacamano
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Lamela or Eriksen? You reckon Eriksen will stay out wide or what?

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

      Lamela no brainer

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

        "no brainer?" lol.

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

          Eriksen is so last year

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

            Think Lamela will score well this year but what exactly makes you think Eriksen won't? Quality player.

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

              His position outwide, the turnover by Pochetino and the fact that his form is really not regular. I got burnt by him last year so I feel it is time to give Lamela a shot

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

                He played out wide last season and got loads of points very consistently.

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

                  I thought he started in the hole at the beginning of last season. He moved out wide later then anyway his appeal is nice thanks to the set pieces...

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        2. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Yeah easy, lol...

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      2. Bob Sacamano
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Lamela has plenty of quality, but still not proven in the PL. Eriksen is. Depends who'll play the central role on this one i think.

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

          From the pre season games, Lamela is likely to get the role in the hole. He is a great differential and according to the above article, there are enough reasons to pick him

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  16. Wings Fan
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Charlie Austin really is giving me food for thought...

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

      for a good reason to, i currently have him

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  17. Piggs Boson
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Sanchez/Ramsey Poll
    http://strawpoll.me/2271987

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    1. Arsenal Deli
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I went Ramsey. Looking at pre season matches he is still the main man running the show and will have less attention paid to him from opposition defences than Sanchez

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

      Ramsey taking an early lead.

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    3. Piggs Boson
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Interesting results so far. Looks like Ramsey +1.5m is the favoured option on here...

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

        Isn't it funny that despite all the talk that there's no such thing as coverage, this poll hasn't had 1 vote for both.

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        1. Piggs Boson
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Their fixtures aren't that great though.

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  18. Arsenal Deli
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Why are many FPL players still so inclined to go with a formation with 3 up front? Looking at the forwards I don't think there are 3 that offer better value than the midfielders at a cheaper price, or 3 that are more likely to score more than the big hitters in midfield. Rooney is the only forward I am confident will be consistent.

    For example,

    Will RVP / Sturridge score much more than Yaya?

    Costa more than Hazard (Especially with Chelsea's history of signing recognized forwards)?

    Then you have Lukaku being chosen over Mata / Ramsey which I think is a bit crazy.

    But, that's my opinion, I'll be going with 2 forwards max at start of season until more forwards start to hit the back of the net, then draft them in as it goes on

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

      I expect my 343 to score well.

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    2. Hazard for Ballon D'or
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Rooney costa and bojan for me. I'll be rotating bojan with a midfielder so mix between the two formations

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    3. Arsenal Deli
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Ruining recognized*

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

      3-4-3 safest way to start. Costa too start well .Haz may not start well .Mata still in with 3-4-3

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      1. Arsenal Deli
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        But Costa may not start well? Hazard is safer option at a cheaper price

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

      Lukaku to outscore Mata and Ramsey.

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      1. Arsenal Deli
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        To many 2 pointers to be honest

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  19. SG8
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    A) Terry + Hazard + Mata + Bojan

    or

    B) Luis + Fabregas + Young + Costa

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

      A

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  20. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    QPR is playing vs Athlone Town. Not good enough for me to consider Austin

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    1. Fiorentina Turner
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Why?, They won the Irish league in the 80's, so he's basically scoring against champions

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

      Aye. Far too much money to risk on a striker with no PL pedigree. Nugent banging the goals in as well pre-season but last time he was in the PL he was useless.

      With every Ricky Lambert there are tens of Bosellis, Scotlands and Ebanks-Blakes.

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  21. Merteswagger
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Evening all, be so kind and RMT please and any suggestions on how to improve it

    Begovic/Fabianki (really like the rotation)
    Debuchy/Evans/Cahill/N.Taylor/B.Davies
    Hazard/Mata/Eriksen/Siggy/Hoilett
    Dzeko/Rooney/Long

    Unsure whether to play 3-5-2 or 3-4-3 (Hoilett or Long) and very much looking for ways I can use the money spent on them (11.0) better.
    Cheers

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

      Hoilett > Yaya & Taylor > Terry?

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

      Id get Austin for Long
      Albrighton for Hoilett
      Dzeko to Lukaku

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

        Just dont see qpr scoring enough (hoilett's downfall) but v much like the idea of albrighton in have tinkered with it but then strikers theres then dzeko/lukaku/jovetic/giroud/bony..

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  22. RocketMan
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    who would you rather have with Evans and Wisdom

    A) Terry, Yoshida, Duff

    or

    B) Jones, Clyne, O'shea

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    1. Hazard for Ballon D'or
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      B no rotation risks

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

      Thats a real tester -- gotta be bad , but mmmm A only because double MU defence = disaster.

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

        you saying both are bad?

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      2. Bob Sacamano
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Disaster is a bit harsch. Great opening fixtures and 3-5-2.. Jones will get them CS!

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  23. Carroll to the rescue
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Thoughts on my team lads?

    Krul Gilks
    Shaw Luis Davies Moore Wisdom
    Lamela Ramsey Haz Siggy Albrighton
    Costa Jovetic Rooney

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

      too many risks for me

      Costa, Jovetic, Luis, Lamela +a couple shaky defence

      could be less than 11 on the pitch some weeks

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  24. Zombie
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Guys, can I have some views on my 2nd RMT of the season:

    Foster/Gilks
    Terry, Clyne, Anholt, N Taylor, Wisdom
    Fab,Ramsey,Mata,Siggy,Albrighton
    Rooney,Costa,Dzeko

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

        When did this happen 😯

        Good one though, thanks

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

    Bloody hell, I've just realised my team doesn't have a single player new to the Premier League in it 😯 . Check out captain sensible over here.

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    1. Piggs Boson
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I must admit, I am worried about not owning Hazard, Ramsey and Dzeko atm. Can't have them all...

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

        Currently have all three of them. So many difficult either/or questions that I can't decide on, so have just opted to go for the safer options. I'm a bit worried about whether Haz is fully fit though so might bring Costa in for that money instead.

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

      I've got 3(Alexis, Diego Costa, Austin), 4 if you include Gilks who won't play.

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

        As much as I yearn for Alexis, I think he is on my wait and see list

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

      Neither does mine unless you count Fabregas.

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

        I would count Fabregas. I might get him instead of Ramsey though.

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    4. Hazard for Ballon D'or
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Gilks
      Pva
      Duff
      Costa

      ATM have lamela and tadic but gonna fiddle them so I can get Ramsey.

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      1. Hazard for Ballon D'or
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Cabella not lamela

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    5. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      2 I think

      Heaton and PVA(?). Possibly will add Gamboa

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  26. That's Groß
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Which team rotates the best with Palace??

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    1. Hazard for Ballon D'or
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I think west ham and qpr rotate 38 games

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    2. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Rangers.

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  27. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Ashley Barnes goal. Burnley 1-0.

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  28. erasedcitizen1
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Is Adebayor gonna be Pochettino's main striker?

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    1. Fiorentina Turner
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      That one is really up to debate. He hasn't shown any signs of who he really prefers in spurs, so maybe he'll try for a new striker, but I doubt that, so Adebayor on form last season was better that Soldado but maybe Soldado can find new life with this manager

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  29. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    A) Evans Cahill

    B) Shaw FilipeLuis

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    1. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      A, comfortably.

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

        This. Prefer Terry myself but that's more personal preference.

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

        +1

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

      A

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    3. Fiorentina Turner
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      A

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  30. Tatty Bojangles
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Newcastle (4-4-2): Tim Krul; Daryl Janmaat, Mike Williamson, Fabricio Coloccini (c), Massadio Haidara; Yoan Gouffran, Moussa Sissoko, Jack Colback, Remy Cabella; Facundo Ferreyra, Emmanuel Riviere

    Substitutes: Rob Elliot, Paul Dummett, Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa, Steven Taylor, Mehdi Abeid, Gabriel Obertan, Rolando Aarons, Ayoze Perez

    Almost our first XI there, but worryingly Tiote seems to have disappeared off the face of the earth. Riviere or Ferreyra would make way for De Jong in a 4-5-1 when he returns.

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    1. Piggs Boson
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      No Saylor. Thanks.

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

      why is de jong out?

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