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Player	Team	Price	Progress	Tonight
Rogers	AVL	7.0m	114.2%	Very Likely
Wilson	FUL	5.5m	104.7%	Very Likely
Roefs	SUN	4.7m	102.8%	Very Likely
Lacroix	CRY	5.1m	101.4%	Very Likely
Palmer	CHE	10.3m	86.1%	Unlikely
Matheus N.	MCI	5.3m	87.2%	Unlikely
Van Hecke	BHA	4.5m	88.4%	Unlikely
Watkins	AVL	8.5m	87.7%	Unlikely
Rúben	MCI	5.6m	80.7%	Unlikely
Bowen	WHU	7.5m	80.1%	Unlikely
Marc Guiu	CHE	4.2m	82.0%	Unlikely
Gusto	CHE	4.9m	76.3%	Unlikely
Calvert-Lewin	LEE	5.6m	68.0%	Unlikely
Truffert	BOU	4.5m	76.5%	Unlikely
Casemiro	MUN	5.5m	73.3%	Unlikely
Gvardiol	MCI	5.9m	65.1%	Unlikely
Andersen	FUL	4.6m	67.2%	Unlikely
Raya	ARS	6.0m	68.9%	Unlikely
Keane	EVE	4.6m	65.6%	Unlikely
Mitchell	CRY	5.0m	66.4%	Unlikely
Verbruggen	BHA	4.4m	65.4%	Unlikely
Livramento	NEW	4.9m	66.0%	Unlikely
Tete	FUL	4.5m	61.3%	Unlikely
Ballard	SUN	4.6m	58.6%	Unlikely
Cullen	BUR	5.0m	57.2%	Unlikely
Dalot	MUN	4.4m	55.4%	Unlikely
Tavernier	BOU	5.5m	55.3%	Unlikely
Dúbravka	BUR	4.0m	56.1%	Unlikely
Petrović	BOU	4.5m	54.3%	Unlikely
Dewsbury-Hall	EVE	5.1m	59.6%	Unlikely
Romero	TOT	5.0m	53.6%	Unlikely
Cash	AVL	4.9m	51.2%	Unlikely
Haaland	MCI	15.0m	46.1%	Unlikely
James	CHE	5.6m	47.1%	Unlikely
Van den Berg	BRE	4.5m	47.4%	Unlikely
Flemming	BUR	5.3m	47.6%	Unlikely
Igor Jesus	NFO	5.8m	45.1%	Unlikely
Pickford	EVE	5.5m	42.9%	Unlikely
Wilson	WHU	5.8m	41.2%	Unlikely
Leno	FUL	4.9m	38.1%	Unlikely

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Player	Team	Price	Progress	Tonight
Mateta	CRY	7.9m	156.4%	Very Likely
Minteh	BHA	6.2m	102.2%	Very Likely
Longstaff	LEE	4.9m	101.9%	Very Likely
Nallo	LIV	3.8m	101.2%	Very Likely
Bobb	MCI	5.2m	101.1%	Very Likely
Rodon	LEE	4.1m	99.7%	Likely
Gudmundsson	LEE	3.9m	100.1%	Very Likely
Jordan	BUR	4.0m	99.8%	Maybe
Muniz	FUL	5.4m	99.2%	Maybe
Neave	NEW	4.4m	99.9%	Maybe
Anthony	BUR	5.3m	91.6%	Maybe
Mayenda	SUN	5.3m	96.6%	Maybe
Morgan	BRE	4.4m	97.1%	Maybe
Elanga	NEW	6.6m	94.7%	Maybe
Okafor	LEE	5.5m	94.5%	Unlikely
Broggio	AVL	4.5m	92.8%	Unlikely
Kulusevski	TOT	6.4m	93.5%	Unlikely
Fitzgerald	MUN	4.4m	93.2%	Unlikely
Barnes	BUR	4.3m	93.3%	Unlikely
McKenna	BOU	4.0m	92.6%	Unlikely
Colwill	CHE	4.8m	92.2%	Unlikely
Tasker	BHA	3.9m	91.8%	Unlikely
Jair Cunha	NFO	4.3m	91.7%	Unlikely
Balcombe	BRE	4.0m	91.6%	Unlikely
Piroe	LEE	5.0m	90.0%	Unlikely
Bentley	WOL	4.0m	89.9%	Unlikely
Yarmoliuk	BRE	5.0m	94.3%	Unlikely
Webster	BHA	4.4m	90.1%	Unlikely
Irving	WHU	4.4m	87.2%	Unlikely
Toti	WOL	4.3m	89.9%	Unlikely
Nørgaard	ARS	5.2m	87.1%	Unlikely
Worrall	BUR	3.9m	86.2%	Unlikely
Benitez	CRY	4.0m	85.7%	Unlikely
Fer López	WOL	5.2m	85.2%	Unlikely
Danso	TOT	4.3m	83.2%	Unlikely
Coleman	EVE	4.3m	82.8%	Unlikely
McAtee	NFO	5.1m	85.8%	Unlikely
L.Guilherme	WHU	4.9m	86.5%	Unlikely
Aina	NFO	4.7m	80.9%	Unlikely
Sels	NFO	4.7m	78.5%	Unlikely

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	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Raya Martin	ARS	C
No Change	Alisson	LIV	C
No Change	Donnarumma	MCI	C, Sus
Up	Kelleher	BRE	C, Vs
Down	Ramsdale	NEW	C
No Change	Dubravka	BUR	C, £

Last updated: 13 Dec, 2025 10:16am

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	van Dijk	LIV	C
No Change	Jurriën Timber	ARS	C, Inj
No Change	O’Reilly	MCI	C
Up	Andersen	FUL	C
Up	Marc Guehi	CRY	A
Up	van den Berg	BRE	C, Vs
No Change	Thiaw	NEW	A
No Change	Milenkovic	NFO	C
No Change	van Hecke	BHA	A
No Change	Mukiele	SUN	C, £

Last updated: 13 Dec, 2025 10:28am

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Saka	ARS	B
No Change	Bruno Fernandes	MUN	A
No Change	Foden	MCI	A
No Change	Semenyo	BOU	C
Up	Szoboszlai	LIV	C
No Change	Minteh	BHA	B
No Change	Bruno Guimarães	NEW	A
No Change	Schade	BRE	C, Vs, Sus
No Change	Anderson	NFO	B, £

Last updated: 13 Dec, 2025 10:34am

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Haaland	MCI	B
No Change	Thiago	BRE	A, Vs
No Change	Mateta	CRY	C
Up	Ekitiké	LIV	B
Down	Welbeck	BHA	C, Rest
Down	Woltemade	NEW	B

Last updated: 13 Dec, 2025 10:43am

Members

The Numbers Game – Exploiting The Aerial Threat

13 October 2010 483 comments

Mark

With mid-price goalscoring defenders playing such a significant role in Fantasy Football in recent times, we thought we’d delve into the Members’ Opta statistics to help identify those sides who are posing the biggest threat in the air from set-pieces.

We took a closer look at the “Aerial Duels” statistic, calculating the percentage of duels won so far for each team in the Premier League and then put these together with set-pieces won and a measure of deadball delivery. Throw in some specific player stats that help analyse the key individuals, and you have our handy guide to the teams that lead the air raid and the defenders most likely to benefit.

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Mole
15 years, 2 months ago
any danger of fabs price increase?
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1. Jafstar - TheRedDevil
  15 years, 2 months ago
  yep
  
  hes not injured nemore so hes not protected and a heluva lot of people brought him in i believe
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  1. Mole
    15 years, 2 months ago
    mmm, might have to swap him in tomorrow then
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    1. Jafstar - TheRedDevil
      15 years, 2 months ago
      depends
      
      alot of people are still waitin for GW10 to bring him in
      
      so if u can afford mayb a 0.1 - 0.2 loss u cd wait
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      1. Mole
        15 years, 2 months ago
        have nothing to spare - Gerrard plus 0.3m. cant take a chance
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        njfsdkffslkf
        15 years, 2 months ago
        Nice name.
        Im just studying the concept in science terms not the creature now. 😀
        
        And no Fabs wont go up anytime soon. He has nearly as many Transfers out as he does in this week.
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  2. Epic Fail
    15 years, 2 months ago
    Nah. He's got a pretty low NTI at the moment. Wont be rising anytime soon.
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2. Cosmos
  15 years, 2 months ago
  Mole,
  
  I think you'll find Fabs is protected for a few days yet. The protection comes after the injury marker is removed. That was only last week. So possibly protected till the weekend.
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  1. Seanigula
    15 years, 2 months ago
    I think his protection ended today.
    
    I'm not sure he'll rise more then 0.1 as there are still doubts about Wenger playing him and other good options like Nani and Tevez for this GW
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  2. BoomXhakaLacca!
    15 years, 2 months ago
    Protection is only on fall. The players value can still rise.
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3. Gaz Downright
  15 years, 2 months ago
  According to custom, Fabregas will have a 10 day protection period in which is price will not change. This means he will probably see a rise next Monday, the earliest.
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  1. Seanigula
    15 years, 2 months ago
    FISO CTC says it is over
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    1. Gaz Downright
      15 years, 2 months ago
      aye
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  2. Gaz Downright
    15 years, 2 months ago
    On a second thought, protection starts when the red flag is removed. Meaning protection probably has worn off now.
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CobraKai
15 years, 2 months ago
RMT WC:

Krull / Al-Habsi
Elmo / Dann / Faye / Crainey / Jara
Fabregas / Malouda / Nani / Adam / VdV
Varney / Tevez / Drogba

0.1 in bank. Gone for a cheap back.
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1. Gaz Downright
  15 years, 2 months ago
  3 blackpoolers? they have surprised, we will give them that, but maxing out might be taking it a bit far? 🙂
  
  looking slightly thin at the back, but your 7 attacking players are all very much in fashion
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2. Camzy
  15 years, 2 months ago
  Great attack. Almost the same as mine.
  
  Defense is shaky though. Those extra funds really do come in handy.
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Trashpanda
15 years, 2 months ago
not likely...plus will he play 90 on sat.
lot of people waiting til GW 10.
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1. Mole
  15 years, 2 months ago
  I think he'll play over 60 (unless he picks up an injury).
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Trashpanda
15 years, 2 months ago
agree...but just saying he's not fit
so alot of people are waiting to see how he does vs Bir
I have him in. must have even when not fully fit!
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1. Epic Fail
  15 years, 2 months ago
  Press 'reply', son.
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  1. Trashpanda
    15 years, 2 months ago
    thanks dad
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Logitech
15 years, 2 months ago
should i bring in fabregas or nani? Can't afford both unless I drop Malouda or make some serious changes
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1. Jafstar - TheRedDevil
  15 years, 2 months ago
  id say nani altho later on ull prbly need fab
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bantamdave
15 years, 2 months ago
Mark, a superb piece of writing backed up with compelling stats. Interesting is the analysis on Stoke as I have been keen to acquire Kenwyn Jones whose 46 from 65 aerial duels won is interesting. I believe he is the epicentre to the good things that will surround Stoke and as such at 6.9 allows a very strong midfield on my part.
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1. Jafstar - TheRedDevil
  15 years, 2 months ago
  hes 6.9??? wow....hes expensive
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  1. Alex Hunter
    15 years, 2 months ago
    he'll go up because i think his output will justify his price fairly.
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  2. Epic Fail
    15 years, 2 months ago
    I agree with this. His price is way too high for what he provides. If Ethers has an off day, Jones will do nothing. There are similar options for much lower prices.
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  3. bantamdave
    15 years, 2 months ago
    Not expensive but mid-range striker IMO. There is undoubted ability in Kenwyne and what I have seen of him this season, rather delights me. He looks mobile, willing to put a shift in and looks hungry (not what could have been said last season). 3 goals in 4, 3 BPs to date and he will total up some minutes this season, so his 104 points last season from 2100 minutes should be surpassed fairly easily. I think around the 150 -160 points mark. Only doubt I have is fixtures in forthcoming weeks.
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2. Alex Hunter
  15 years, 2 months ago
  agreed, if you're looking for cheap striking option he's definitely high up on the watch list. as soon as they signed him i thought he could have a break out year as his aerial danger fits perfectly w/stoke's style of play, similar to carroll in that regard.
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percussion
15 years, 2 months ago
Two questions:

If everyone would be healthy, what would chelseas back four look like?
ivan-alex-terry-cole?

How does this "price protection" work, how come Alex isnt protected for example?
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1. Alex Hunter
  15 years, 2 months ago
  yes, but also depends on their cup/champions league fixtures. i don't get price protection either, thought those injured were protected but alex seems not to be.
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2. Epic Fail
  15 years, 2 months ago
  From what I gather, players enter a protection period once they are not flagged as injured anymore. For 10 days or something.
  
  Someone else will no better than I do no doubt, but I'm sure it's along those lines.
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3. Seanigula
  15 years, 2 months ago
  you have higher # to drop while injured but can still drop...protection happens when his flag is removed, then transfers don't count at all during the 7+ day period
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4. Gaz Downright
  15 years, 2 months ago
  ivanovich has looked uncomfortable at times as right back. i reckon this is their prefered lineup:
  
  bosingwa-ivanovich-terry-cole
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  1. Seanigula
    15 years, 2 months ago
    agree...has Boswinga ever played in the Ancelloti era?
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    1. Seanigula
      15 years, 2 months ago
      *Bosingwa
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  2. jamsiep
    15 years, 2 months ago
    Bleurgh....
    
    Alex will be centre back with Terry. Hell, he's the best centre back we have!! Chances are that rotation will cloud the matter, but in general it will be Bosingwa and Ivanovic slugging it out for RB slot...
    
    Sean - Bosingwa started most games at RB at the beginning of last season, under Ancelotti. Although even then he didn't seem to trust him in the bigger games. Ivanovic started against both United and Liverpool.
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Alex Hunter
15 years, 2 months ago
thinking of benching ethers this week and play a 3-4-3. you guys think carroll will return to form this weekend and get a goal at home?
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1. Seanigula
  15 years, 2 months ago
  yes
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  1. dogtanion
    15 years, 2 months ago
    yep
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Michael
15 years, 2 months ago
will konchesky start this weekend
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1. Epic Fail
  15 years, 2 months ago
  http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/team-news/
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2. Alex Hunter
  15 years, 2 months ago
  don't think so, but check back friday.
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In Like Flynn.
15 years, 2 months ago
Fabs transfers in this gw so far 7,200 transfers out last 2 weeks 162,000. Think there should be a way to go yet. 🙂
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1. Seanigula
  15 years, 2 months ago
  it only takes 27,000 to rise once, but 81,000 to rise twice...I'd bet on 0.1 unless Wenger says "he's playing 90 minutes!"
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  1. In Like Flynn.
    15 years, 2 months ago
    I have a feeling he was due to go down again b4 protection came in does that have to be factored in or is the slate wiped clean?
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    1. Seanigula
      15 years, 2 months ago
      not sure
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IAmTheWalrus
15 years, 2 months ago
http://www.personallyspeaking.ie/john_aldridge_109.html?gclid=CNKl_4OA0aQCFU1h4wod4WgfJQ

think we should organise a talk for the ffscout forumers?
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1. In Like Flynn.
  15 years, 2 months ago
  Maybe security costs would outweigh funds raised. 🙂
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2. Epic Fail
  15 years, 2 months ago
  Yep, get it sorted.
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applebonkers
15 years, 2 months ago
nice article. i heart stats 😛
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1. jamsiep
  15 years, 2 months ago
  Chill Pill is going to be unbearable when he sees this.... He loves his 'Chelsea are nothing more than a rich Stoke' comment....
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  1. AP
    15 years, 2 months ago
    I heard you posted the Cleverley/Martinez quote earlier. When are you prepared to admit i was right about him? What's it going to take?
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    1. Attila the Bum
      15 years, 2 months ago
      When he plays more than a dozen games in the EPL for starters 🙂
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      1. applebonkers
        15 years, 2 months ago
        +1. i expected more from him in the recent under 21 games. needs to prove himself in the prem as at the moment he's a top championship player who did well in pre-season... like boselli and robbie keane
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        AP
        15 years, 2 months ago
        Hah, wash your mouth out.
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        applebonkers
        15 years, 2 months ago
        AP i'm gagging for him to be a success, there's just no way to know right now as he's had 15mins of premiership football. i'm also gagging to see owen hargreaves back. unfortunately i fear it's inevitable it will be a brief comeback before retirement.
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        Attila the Bum
        15 years, 2 months ago
        Yep agree with above, and the same sentiments go for Jonathan Woodgate too
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        AP
        15 years, 2 months ago
        Dunno, his Quack seems fairly confident. Time will tell i guess.
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        jamsiep
        15 years, 2 months ago
        Have you read about Rooney denying any ankle injury? Hopefully he goes the same way as Beckham and RVN, although I doubt Mourinho will want him at Real. 😉
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        TommyK
        15 years, 2 months ago
        this guy just loves stirring...
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    2. jamsiep
      15 years, 2 months ago
      Hah, and then you tried to scrape in with it about seven hours later....
      
      I know you're half joking, but I've never actually really said anything seriously about Cleverley because I've barely ever seen him play...
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      1. AP
        15 years, 2 months ago
        Well, you know, i was working.
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  2. _Freddo
    15 years, 2 months ago
    I hate to say I told you so.....
    
    Nice article.
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Magerost
15 years, 2 months ago
Have been thinking of something.
I transfered Gerrard to Nani this week, and planning getting Fabs in GW10, but not sure how to do it.

A) Nani -> Fabs
B) Malouda -> Fabs
C) Downgrade Tevez to a 7.9 forwarder, and then Yaya -> Fabs but then i will have no City cover

Opinions?
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1. Attila the Bum
  15 years, 2 months ago
  I'd downgrade A.Cole to Alex then use your banked cash to upgrade Etuhu to Fabregas if possible
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  1. Magerost
    15 years, 2 months ago
    Nice thinking but im 2.2 millions short for that!
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    1. Attila the Bum
      15 years, 2 months ago
      Really? Your link says you have 3.8 under the mattress and surely you saved cash by Gerrard to Nani? Anyhoo you know your own finances best, maybe a temporary change Malouda to Fabregas could be the way forward whilst Chelsea are entering a slightly tougher period. Either way I would be loathe to lose Malouda, Fabregas or Nani for the long term.
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      1. jamsiep
        15 years, 2 months ago
        3.8 after swapping Gerrard for Nani....
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        Attila the Bum
        15 years, 2 months ago
        Aha! Sorry, tis the late hour. Anyroad if I had to sack one off long term it would be Yaya, gain city coverage by getting either Kolarov or Boateng - in my opinion they won't be scoring stupid amounts of goals anyway so better to have Chelsea & Man U players.
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        Magerost
        15 years, 2 months ago
        Which forwarder should i transfer in for Tevez if im ending up with that decision?
        7.9 to spend, maybe Kenwyne Jones?
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        Magerost
        15 years, 2 months ago
        Anyways, long time to think about it.
        Anything could happen in the upcoming weeks, maybe Drogba breaks his leg :p
        
        Thanks for sharing your opinion!
        Good night 🙂
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      2. Magerost
        15 years, 2 months ago
        Hm, maybe the link shows what i have in the bank now and not before i made the switch, i have 3.8 now.
        Yeah, maybe, i was planning to do Nani -> Fabs but i kind of want to have Nani in my team for united cover..
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2. Scratch
  15 years, 2 months ago
  You'll probably get an injury before that which'll force your hand anyway.
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  1. Scratch
    15 years, 2 months ago
    I certainly wouldnt get rid of A Cole, isn't he around top 5 in terms of points this season?
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    1. Magerost
      15 years, 2 months ago
      Something like that i think.
      But only 5 points more than Alexx
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Nomar
15 years, 2 months ago
Thinking of Odemwingie > Elmander and Gerrard to Fabregas for 4 pt hit.

Would love to get Arteta in as well instead of Bale but not enough money for that unless I downgrade Odem for Varney.

Either way I'm happy to ship Odem out since he's injured and has lots of away games coming up.
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NLB
15 years, 2 months ago
Hey guys any opinions would be awesome
Foster Krul
Alex Konchesky Hughes Shawcross Jara
Gerrard Malouda Bale Davies Barton
Drogba Tevez Carroll
1.2 in the bank

So I'm going to do my first hit of the season
Bale, Alex out => Nani, Elmo in

I know Alex supposedly will only miss one game, but I need the cash to get in Nani. I'm hoping I have not completely missed the boat on him, and West Brom at home is too nice a fixture to let go. I'll be giving him the armband as well so he really should make up the hit...Nani and Elmo both seem fixture proof, and will be main stays in my side barring injury.

So there's myself convincing myself to take the hit.
Any agree/oppose?
(I will get Fabregas in for Gerrard GW10)

Cheers!
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1. FPL Man
  15 years, 2 months ago
  i am not sure Elmo is a good move. Sunderland fixture is not one of the best.
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  1. Camzy
    15 years, 2 months ago
    It's a good move. He's OoP, and he'll get some attacking points very soon because he's getting LOADS of crosses into the box.
    
    For me, he's essential, and he'll play every week unless he's away at one of the big 4.
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applebonkers
15 years, 2 months ago
hicks and gillett claiming 1.6 billion in damages! that's mad, agger is only worth about 1.2 billion
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FPL Man
15 years, 2 months ago
Which one to choose: Barton or Nolan?
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Dan
15 years, 2 months ago
1) Alex-Kolorov-Adam-Fabregas?

OR

2) Coleman-P.Jones-Nani-Fabregas?

Basically stronger defence or Nani. Attackers more or less always get bigger scores each GW (1 assist = to CS) but a more balanced team makes the team scores more reliable each GW, so which option is better?
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1. FPL Man
  15 years, 2 months ago
  wait on Alex till he comes back. His price will drop at least .1
  Option 1 doesn't look very stable with Alex and kolorov.
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  1. Dan
    15 years, 2 months ago
    Ah, well I already have Alex.
    
    I know Alex and Kolorov are rotation risks, but tbh they are should be first on teamsheet for those clubs. Easier said then done.
    
    Nani could kill me as I have no Utd coverage but he will suck all funds out of me (defence) and cost me another 4 points instead of option 1. It's a tough call. I usually go for attacking rather than defensive insticts normally but bit hestitant on this. Chelsea + City vs Utd really.
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TommyK
15 years, 2 months ago
HA! just saw the abuse jamsieP was getting on here earlier, it was only a matter of time... 😀
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1. TommyK
  15 years, 2 months ago
  Shame that I missed it...
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goblinz
15 years, 2 months ago
will this be worth 8 points?

Tevez>Elmander
Bale>Fabregas
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1. Camzy
  15 years, 2 months ago
  No. Tevez is good.
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TorresMagic™
15 years, 2 months ago
Harper goes down in price, another 0.1 down the drain.
N'Zogbia dropped finally to make a few people happy.
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1. TommyK
  15 years, 2 months ago
  you see the big row on here earlier TM?
  
  What's your view?
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  1. TorresMagic™
    15 years, 2 months ago
    Didn't see it. Guess I'll scroll up or have to look at the previous page.
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    1. TommyK
      15 years, 2 months ago
      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2010/10/13/the-watchlist-charlie-adam/comment-page-7/#comments
      
      it was near the bottom of this page- basically just jamsiep doing his usual stirring, which didn't go down well with certain people...
      
      (for the record I don't want liverpool to go bust- but seeing them lose 9 points would still be quite funny...)
      
      BTW- apparently H&G have gained an injuction preventing sale of the club in a texas court (which'll almost certainly be overturned)
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2. Devilzz
  15 years, 2 months ago
  Are you not gonna take harper out TM?
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  1. TorresMagic™
    15 years, 2 months ago
    No massive rush to if he stays at 4.4
    Foster is doing a good job although this week looks like a bad one for him. Probably taking a hit to get Krul most likely.
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3. BMox81
  15 years, 2 months ago
  Sad times about Harper, but he done well to last this long before dropping.
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Chris
15 years, 2 months ago
I played my WC this week, which team do you think is better?

Foster Krul
Coleman Toure OShea Alex Konchesky
Fabregas Arteta Barton Nani Adam
Drogba Carroll Berbatov

OR

Foster Krul
Coleman Salcido OShea Alex Foley
Fabregas Arteta Barton Nani VdV
Drogba Carroll Berbatov

Thanks for the input
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1. Jinswick
  15 years, 2 months ago
  I prefer the 2nd - no need for 5 good defenders - might even be worth downgrading O'Shea to a 4.5m ish defender like Dann and upgrading Berbs to Tevez.
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Jinswick
15 years, 2 months ago
Have somehow mananged to resist making a transfer yet this GW...any suggestions given squad is:

(Foster), Jaask
(Alex), P Jones, Williamson, Foley, (Jara)
Malouda, Gerrard, Bale, Etherington, (Nolan)
Drogba, Tevez, Carroll
1.0m in the bank

I think I'm down to either
a) Gerrard -> Fabregas or
b) Gerrard -> Nani

Either case i'll probably captain whoever I bring in.

Any advice on transfer(s), starting 11 and captain? Thanks
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1. Jinswick
  15 years, 2 months ago
  another option
  c) Gerrard and Malouda -> Fabs and Nani (4 point hit)
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  1. Lew
    15 years, 2 months ago
    Why on earth would you get rid of Malouda.
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    1. Jinswick
      15 years, 2 months ago
      1) Chelsea's fixtures
      2) He looks tired
      
      Not set on it though, in fact I'm swaying towards just getting Fabs in for Gerrard.
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      1. Lew
        15 years, 2 months ago
        Chelsea's fixtures are irrelevant, they are the best team in the league and score the most points. Malouda is their best attacking midfielder.
        
        He looks tired? Nonsense. Stop trying to persuade yourself to get rid of him.
        
        I would just stick to the Gerrard>Fabs transfer.
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        Jinswick
        15 years, 2 months ago
        Not sure they are irrelevant, but I get your point. Thoughts on ideal 4 midfielders?
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        Lew
        15 years, 2 months ago
        Fabregas, Malouda, Nani, VDV/Bale.
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        BMox81
        15 years, 2 months ago
        It's nice to see that there are still some sensible heads on this website.
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2. Camzy
  15 years, 2 months ago
  Gerrard > Fabregas
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Jinswick
15 years, 2 months ago
Over the rest of the season...

a) Nani
b) Arteta
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1. Lew
  15 years, 2 months ago
  See Projections.
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  1. Jinswick
    15 years, 2 months ago
    Is that in the Member's area? Not a member...
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Jinswick
15 years, 2 months ago
Who to bench this week....

a) Etherington
b) Nolan
c) Bale
d) Carroll
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1. Devilzz
  15 years, 2 months ago
  ethers
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2. zøphar
  15 years, 2 months ago
  I have a similar dilemma, have to bench one of
  
  Ethers
  Bale
  Dempsey
  
  Currently benching Ethers
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  1. Alex Hunter
    15 years, 2 months ago
    i'm also benching ethers, anyone up yet?
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    1. Lew
      15 years, 2 months ago
      I'd bench Ethers out of that lot too.
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Rick James
15 years, 2 months ago
Just me in Australia. It's nearly 4pm, so I'm on the home straight at work!
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1. Alex Hunter
  15 years, 2 months ago
  ha that's me nearly everyday when everyone is getting ready to call it a night.
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  1. Rick James
    15 years, 2 months ago
    High scoring bench last week mate! two dream team stars!
    
    Got a question for ya, would you downgrade or change any of these defenders? I'm on WC atm:
    
    Toure,Samba,Elmo,Alcaraz,Jara
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    1. Lew
      15 years, 2 months ago
      Kolarov for Toure possibly? Apart from that, looking good.
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    2. Alex Hunter
      15 years, 2 months ago
      ahh, more salt on the wounds...never been a fan of players on teams with a crap defense (i.e. alcaraz/jara). if you wanna go cheap maybe take a look at coleman for the short term
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      1. Alex Hunter
        15 years, 2 months ago
        also, jones is a cheaper option than samba, although samba more likely to score on headers. shawx could be a long term option too as his price is down, but has a run of tough fixtures ahead so if you get him just bench him- plus i'd have to see the rest of your team. i'm assuming your mf and forward lines are stacked?
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        Rick James
        15 years, 2 months ago
        yeah
        mids- Malouda,Nani,VDV,Arteta,Barton
        fwd- Drogba,Tevez,Odemboner
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        Alex Hunter
        15 years, 2 months ago
        nice, i'd keep cleverley on your watchlist too for when he returns, would be within your budget to swap barton out for him if he starts getting some mins/starting.
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      2. Rick James
        15 years, 2 months ago
        Cheers for that, was thinking of swapping one of them for a newcastle defender. Enrique maybe or Simpson for a punt. Coleman is OK for a few weeks yet right?
        I'm crusin to Sydney for the weekend so no internet access so might need to sort it soon.
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        TorresMagic™
        15 years, 2 months ago
        No internet in Sydney? I'm sure you can grab a coffee & some internet access.
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        Rick James
        15 years, 2 months ago
        too busy. it's business not pleasure
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        Alex Hunter
        15 years, 2 months ago
        haha, surely business involves internet and ffs? who said anything about fantasy being pleasure, it's been nothing but headaches ha- strictly business. thanks mate, good luck to you too. hopefully no more bench disasters like last week for me or i'd be sitting pretty nice right now.
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        Alex Hunter
        15 years, 2 months ago
        right coleman only certain until pienaar returns i reckon. simpson could be back, but enrique is a more solid bet.
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        Rick James
        15 years, 2 months ago
        Cheers KE.
        Good luck to you matey
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Cave Pigeon
15 years, 2 months ago
Im also in OZ! What u guys think of this as my potential final WC team?

Foster/Robinson
O'Shea/Toure/Samba/Elmohamdy/Jara
N'Zogbia/Malouda/Etherington/Adam/Fabregas
Drogba/Bent(If fit)/Carroll

If Bent isnt fit then I'll probly opt for Berbatov and have to downgrade Toure to maybe Hangeland or Richards if he is also fit.. Cheers!
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1. Rick James
  15 years, 2 months ago
  Similar defence to mine except I have Alcaraz instead of O'shea.
  I reckon your midfield is a bit weak. Need 1 more gun midfielder I reckon. VDV, Arteta, Nani, etc
  Probably downgrade Toure or Samba
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Gaz Downright
15 years, 2 months ago
morning lads. slight bout of the inzombias here... this way 2 early, so might as well get stuck in.

Need to bench one of
a) VdV
b) Bale
c) Barton
d) Carroll
e) Jerome / Tevez 4 pts

I know. Pretty easy right?
* But how about I throw a Jerome/Tevez swap for 4 pts into the mix?
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1. Alex Hunter
  15 years, 2 months ago
  i'd just bench jerome, don't take hits if you don't have to. then again, you don't have your team linked so i don't know what other firepower you have.
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  1. Gaz Downright
    15 years, 2 months ago
    http://fantasy.premierleague.com/M/eventhist.mc?id=1364098&event=7
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col7475
15 years, 2 months ago
anyone help with this, feel its a bit of a mess. 2.1 mill in bank and only one freebie this week
Foster (carson)
A Cole/Enrique/Pjones/Shawx/Gohouri
Malouda/Barton/Nani/Bale/Yaya
Drogba/Carroll/Torres

Gut feel is Torres to Elmander and yaya to Fabs 4pts
Devil says Yaya to Fabs, Cole to Oshea and Torres to Berbs – 8pts
Sensible says leave as is and sort later
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1. Alex Hunter
  15 years, 2 months ago
  go w/your gut.
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teddy.
15 years, 2 months ago
Morning all,

I'm thinking of getting Jose Enrique in for Jonny Evans. Or would Seamus Coleman be a better choice?
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1. Alex Hunter
  15 years, 2 months ago
  coleman short term, enrique long.
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2. Gaz Downright
  15 years, 2 months ago
  alternative 1 if you ask me.
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