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18 November 2010 1274 comments
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In a season where the same group of Fantasy Players seem to be scoring heavily in the points, the quest for a differential becomes more like searching for the proverbial pot of gold.

I find myself trailing in my mini league to a leader who owns the big-hitting Ashley Cole, Carlos Tevez, Nani etc, etc, so I reckoned my decision to stick with Mikel Arteta was a good (albeit hopeful) one. The Spaniard certainly helped me to mini league glory last season anyway.

But after a below-par Fantasy Season so far, what has happened to Mikel Arteta? I decided to look at the stats to find out:

Last season, Arteta played 1033 minutes in the league. This season, he has played 1041, so this makes for a fairly straightforward comparison.

SeasonGoalsAssistsBonus
2010-112012
2009-106217

Quite a significant difference then, let’s see what the OPTA stats show …

SeasonTouchesSucc Pass Opp HalfGoal AttemptsOn TargetPenalties ScoredEverton Goals
2010-111024 45812 5 013
2009-101094 4841612 225

Notice Arteta is touching the ball and making Successful Passes in the Opponents Half just as much as he did last season. However, it’s his shooting that is really letting the playmaker down; last season 75% of Goal Attempts were on target whereas only 42% have been this season.

Arteta cannot be blamed for this dip in form alone, though; as a team, Everton are contributing to his Fantasy demise, too. Not only have David Moyes’ side not been awarded any penalties for Arteta to benefit from, they are also not scoring as many goals. In the 12 games Arteta has played this season, Everton have scored 13 goals, whereas in the 13 games Arteta played last season, Everton scored 25. Now if you take away the 2 penalties scored you will see Arteta was responsible for 17% of outfield goals last season which is very similar to the 15% he has achieved this season. This indicates that when Everton do finally start scoring with more regularity, Mikel Arteta may, indeed, be that pot of gold many of us are searching for.

SUPERIOR BEING SUPERIOR BEING thinks the world is just one huge maths puzzle waiting to be solved.

  1. swede
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    15 years, 4 months ago

    Hey guys!

    Feel free to check out my team and suggest Any changes.

    Is rio ferdinand going up in price today??

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    1. The Bandit
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      Yes he is. I don't give advice to peeps who are kicking my arse! Great score.

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      1. The Bandit
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        Go on then, get rid of Fabs, Nani and VdV! 😉

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        1. swede
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          Haha thanks mate!!!

          Alot about my score is to do with this site! Brilliant advice from everybody.

          So rio will definetly rise tonight? I thought you might still be protected

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          1. The Bandit
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            tbh nobody knows, the protection doesn't seem to be protecting. I'd say there is a good chance.

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    2. living the dream
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      15 years, 4 months ago

      Just defence that needs some work from what i can see.get vidic in.

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  2. Retro
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    I can't believe that Aston Villa have signed a player who is older than I am.

    Believe me, you can't run at that age. I can hardly get out of bed in the morning!!

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  3. drinkup245
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    15 years, 4 months ago

    jaas

    cole, kolarov, shawcross
    cahill, nasri, vdv, malouda
    kenwyne jones, berbs, carroll

    subs - foster, brunt, elmo, coleman.

    i'm thinking of captaining jones, any suggestions?

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  4. Copacabanarama
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    15 years, 4 months ago

    What are people thinking on Malouda's potential in next 3 games? (bir new EVE) really want to get rid but Im scared...

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      Just keep looking at the little star - I do! 🙂

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  5. Will
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    Can you use the fpl site from an iphone?

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    1. Waldaz
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      The mobile site, yes.

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      1. Waldaz
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        And the normal version too, if you want.

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        1. Will
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          Cool, thanks Waldaz.

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  6. demilovato- From Mexico to …
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    where's tm ?

    I need to see the potential fallers tonight

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    1. Drip Doctor
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      LOL great picture in your link!

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      1. demilovato- From Mexico to …
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        thank you my good man !

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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          My pleasure, sir! My goodness! Is often in question! 😉

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  7. User
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    Any chance of Malouda being rested for the weekend?

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    1. Drip Doctor
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      Negative.

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    2. EagleinOz
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      Hope not, need him to refind his form.

      You knocked me out in the last 32 of the cup- hope you're still in it?! I'll be gunning for you if so, would find solace in going out to the winner!

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      1. User
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        Yep I'm still in it. 🙂

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  8. Andy1
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    Who to play this week:
    A) P Jones
    B) Dembele
    C) Dann

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    1. Camzy
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      No brainer.

      Jones.

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  9. Drip Doctor
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    After telling people all day that Rooney wont start im starting to come around to the idea of doing Tevez to Rooney. Stupid move?

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    1. AP
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      Ha, typical!

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      1. Drip Doctor
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        Theres too much talk of Rooney on here, the seed has been planted! You know Utd, talk me out of it AP!!

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        1. AP
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          Pretty sure i started it actually last weekend. If there is a hint he'll start, i'm losing drogba for rooney, so i ain't talking you out of it 😉

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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            We need you on the ball, and NOT in a teasing mood from now until the weekend ... 🙂

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            1. AP
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              Teasing MMW, moi? 🙂

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              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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                Tu. 😛

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          2. Drip Doctor
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            You also started the Cleverley and Hernandez bandwagons, probably even Boselli, maybe i should stay clear of Rooney :D. That is the problem though, there wont be a hint, damn Fergie.

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            1. Gargamel
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              Starter of the Cleverley bandwagon, hahaha AP! 😀

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              1. AP
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                Guilty. Didn't tell anyone to put him in though, just sung his praises. 😛

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          3. AP
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            Although maybe you should take a punt on RVP? Back your team...

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            1. Drip Doctor
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              He would be straight in if i as confident on starts, i reckon Chamakh will get the nod to start against Spurs.

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              1. AP
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                If i were le whinger i'd start RvP any day of the week. Get that Fabs RvP combo cooking.

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                1. Gargamel
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                  That is what he has tried the last two years, resulting in longish spell together and 23 injuries.

                  Bet that would suit you fine, come to think of it

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                  1. Gargamel
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                    in ONE longish spell together, blah blah blah

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                2. Drip Doctor
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                  Same here, he'll be cautious though, understandably so. Besides Le Prof probably doesn't know RVP is fit, hes been too busy with a women half his age, what a lad!

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    2. Copacabanarama
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      I think Tevez will do well at craven cottage...

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    3. Will
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      Did SAF have a press conference today? I thought there was going to be one that shed some light on Rooney's likely role this weekend-on the bench/starting.

      I'm thinking of doing Drogba out for Rooney, so it's risky, but could pay off.

      The thing that worries me is that none of the recent 'easy' fixtures for the big teams-has yielded any 4/5/6-0 nil thrashings, so bringing an untested Rooney back for such a fixture feels a bit silly...

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  10. George Agdgdgwngo
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    Konch. worth it?

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    1. Copacabanarama
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      Yeah go for it

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    2. gruffyboy
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      Negative. I've had him for weeks with good fixtures. Done nothing - played terrible.

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  11. Chris Finch - squeal piggy …
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    Bloody brilliant - all managers need this attitude -

    http://www.skysports.com/video/inline/0,26691,16493_6500908,00.html

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  12. swede
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    15 years, 4 months ago

    Is rio still protected tonight or will he go up??

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    1. Prhymeate
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      i don't trust the protected thing much, i've seen quite a few be protected for a few days and then go up once they hit 100. I thought they were supposed to be protected for 9 days?

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    2. EagleinOz
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      15 years, 4 months ago

      He is according to FPL Tools, but they don't seem to have the protection rules sussed according to recent form

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      1. swede
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        15 years, 4 months ago

        Ah bollocks!!

        I was hoping to hear from the press conference before pressing the transfer button.

        Hmm

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        1. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          15 years, 4 months ago

          Just get him.

          I got him yesterday.

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  13. gruffyboy
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    15 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone think Craig Gordon is a good option for the long-term?

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    1. Murmuring
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      15 years, 4 months ago

      Next 13 weeks if paired with another keeper who he rotates well with. He'll be with Jaaskaleinen in my WC team.

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      1. gruffyboy
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        15 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah, thinking of doing the same with Schwarzer

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  14. Murmuring
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    15 years, 4 months ago

    What do you think of this as a prediction for the top half of the Prem at the end of the season (with points)?

    1 Chelsea (82)
    2 Manchester United (81)
    3 Arsenal (75)
    4 Manchester City (62)
    5 Liverpool (61)
    6 Tottenham Hotspur (59)
    7 Everton (54)
    8 Aston Villa (54)
    9 Sunderland (50)
    10 Bolton Wanderers (50)

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    1. Copacabanarama
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      15 years, 4 months ago

      Na lpool will win the league

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      1. Drip Doctor
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        Lol good joke man.

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    2. greghammer95
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      Bolton are more likely to finish 5th than Liverpool IMO, I think Bolton will be 7th with Liverpool 8th and then Villa 9th, The rest is viable, bookmark that post though.

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      1. Murmuring
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        15 years, 4 months ago

        It is a statistical model which changes every week but is handy because it takes the strength of future opponents into account. Sunderland and Bolton in the top half are obviously interesting in this game.

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    3. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      15 years, 4 months ago

      I think you're giving Liverpool far too much credit. Spurs are a much better team.

      Think it'll be:

      Chelsea
      Arsenal
      Manchester United
      Manchester City
      Tottenham
      Everton
      Liverpool
      Bolton Wanderers
      Sunderland
      Aston Villa

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      1. Murmuring
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        15 years, 4 months ago

        Same 10 then? It is possible that Liverpool are overrated but it seems that I'm in the right ball park. I've got the bottom 10 too if you're interested.

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        1. Camzy
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          Yeah same 10.

          Not that interested in the bottom 10.

          Only the bottom 3 who I think will be Wolves, West Ham and one other.

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  15. greghammer95
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    Just read the above article. Just what I wanted to hear If I am honest 🙂

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    1. gruffyboy
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      And if you're not?

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      1. greghammer95
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        Lol, I always say that for no reason. Part of being from Essex I suppose.

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        1. dogtanion
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          Are women from Essex as eh...easy as eh, they're eh made out to be?

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    2. Retro
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      Yep. I'm hanging onto Arteta. He has to get some points eventually. I'm just gonna pretend he cost 5.5 million!

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  16. Copacabanarama
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    15 years, 4 months ago

    Thinking of swapping elmo for another sunderland DF with his lack of involvement...

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  17. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    15 years, 4 months ago

    Which 1 to play this week?

    a) Foley (away to Blackpool)
    b) Coleman (away to Sunderland)
    c) Williamson (away to Bolton)

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    1. breakballartist
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      Tough call; a or b anyway.

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      1. The Wizard of Ozil
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        im the same, got Stearman,Coleman & Simpson. thinking Coleman atm

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  18. breakballartist
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    Lads,

    About to log off for the w/e; heading to Manchester for a piss up!!! Utd game on Sat!! Last bit of tinkering...

    Jara or Baines???

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    1. Copacabanarama
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      Jara this week, Baines for the next 5

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      1. The Bandit
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        Jara prob won't play!

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  19. ...---...
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    15 years, 4 months ago

    Dear Mr Drogba,

    I write to inform you of your dismissal from my Fantasy Football team with immediate effect on the grounds of poor performance.

    Although I am aware that certain health issues may have contributed to your recent slump in productivity, I am left with no alternative to release you forthwith owing to the negative effect you are having on the rest of the team.

    I wish you well on your long and slow recuperation from your debilitating disease.

    Yours Sincerely,

    Two Dogs

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    1. Copacabanarama
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      15 years, 4 months ago

      Drogs & Malouda... cant live with them, can't live without them

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      1. gruffyboy
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        15 years, 4 months ago

        I've lived without Malouda fine for about 4 weeks!

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      Dear Mr. Drogba,

      I have long understood the debilitating effects of the yellow peril - although in your case, it's an ugly grey. May I offer you buckets of the finest Geneva, together with heroic quantities of quinine-infused tonic, and invite you to score a hattrick this weekend - drunk or sober, it's all the same to me!!! 😀

      Kindest Regards,
      MerryMichaelW

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    3. ...---...
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      15 years, 4 months ago

      Dear Mr Elmander,

      I am pleased to advise you that your application for the striking position within our team has been successful.

      Your employment will commence at 3pm on Saturday 20th November.

      Please report to

      Reebok Stadium
      Burnden Way
      Lostock
      Bolton
      BL6 6JW

      Yours in anticipation,

      Two Dogs

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        Well, I can wag my tail at that one! 😉

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  20. Andy1
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    15 years, 4 months ago

    A) P Jones
    B) Dembele
    C) Dann

    Which one should I play, and which two to bench?

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  21. flyinhawaiian
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone have a strong view on Kyrgiakos vs Konchesky?
    Konchesky
    + sure starter
    - no offensive production (yet)
    - not much bonus
    Kyrgiakos
    + seems to get decent bonus
    + has been involved in goals from corners, great in the air
    - not a sure starter longer term

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    1. The Bandit
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      Kyrgiakos in the first round.

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      1. gruffyboy
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        +1

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    2. Hughes the Daddy
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      Kyriakos in my view. Think he'll definately outscore Konchesky and also think he'll keep his place for a good while at least. Won't be long till he nabs a goal and a cleanie in the same game i reckon.

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    3. Fred
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      15 years, 4 months ago

      I really want to buy kyrgiakos but will he start now skrtl and Johnson are fit

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    4. HST
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      I have strong views on Liverpool's shitness.

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  22. Chris Finch - squeal piggy …
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    Coleman/Konch/Kolarov ON and Jara/Simpson benched ok?

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  23. oggy7
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    Arrrgh! I'm in a dilemma, not convinced drogba's gonna do the biz. Who would u pick out from drogba Torres elmander and Rooney for the next couple of weeks?

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    1. oggy7
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      Or tevez!

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  24. ViperStripes
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    15 years, 4 months ago

    (Simpson),Coleman,Cahill,(Jara)
    Nolan,Adam
    (Varney),Carroll

    Correct subs?
    Simpson, Jara, Varney in that order

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    1. Chris Finch - squeal piggy …
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      I'd put Jara ahead of Simpson for this weekend I reckon but I'm also curious to know if this is the right choice!

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    2. Camzy
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      I'm playing Jara over Coleman this week.

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      1. Chris Finch - squeal piggy …
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        Interesting differences here, got me in a little doubt now over who to pick from my 5

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      2. The Bandit
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        I doubt Jara will play.

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        1. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          Why?

          He's first choice for West Brom.

          He got through his international fine as well.

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  25. Jinswick
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    Have i got my subs right?

    Jaask, (Foster)
    Cahill, Jara, Coleman, (Foley), (Williamson)
    Fabs, Nani(c), Malouda, VDV, (Nolan)
    Drogs, Elmander, Hernandez

    Thanks

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  26. greghammer95
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    15 years, 4 months ago

    My above comment is awaiting moderation. Whoops.

    Now can anyone tell me if there is a way on the members area that you can see the stats game by game? I heard it was going to be introduced but was wondering if it is up and running yet, anyone got any info? Scouts? Members?

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    1. greghammer95
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      Just went onto the FAQ also Mark/moderator and it says that membership is still £12.50.

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  27. Michael
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    Is my team okay for next week

    foster ( krul )

    o shea , konchesky , boswinga ( jones , faye )

    nani , brunt , fabs , bale ( ferguson )

    drogs , carrol , Berbatov ( C )

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  28. swede
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    So what you guys think of the below transfers?

    Option a:
    Elmohamady - vidic
    Malouda - cahill
    Piquinne - elmander

    Option b:
    Elmo - rio
    Malouda - nzogbia
    Piq - tevez

    I like option b, with a look at getting rooney in a few weeks for tevez

    Please have a look at my team and let me know what you guys think!

    Cool 🙂

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  29. NLB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    A. Malouda, Elmo to Nani, Kolarov/Ferdinand (4 pt hit)
    B. Arteta to Nani (no hit)

    Leaning toward A cause I want to give Arteta one more week and I don’t see Elmo getting back in his side anytime soon.

    A simple A/B answer would suffice!

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    1. swede
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      Sell arteta, rather stick with malouda for an extra week.

      Def option b. No points hit either

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  30. greghammer95
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    Okey Dokey lads. I have made my first transfer. Malouda -> Nani. Sorted. Now for the second freebie and for the 4 point hit I am thinking.

    Piquionne -> Elmander

    And

    Elmo -> Kolarov.

    Surely has to be done. Gives me a nice team then too.

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    1. swede
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      Points hit are a killer. If you can put out a good team this weekend dont take a hit. Wait

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      1. greghammer95
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        I want Elmander you see, and my defence is well, not good so getting them both in seems logical. I work on the basis of whether I think the players I transfer in will score 4 or more points than the ones going out. And I think they will in this case.

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        1. swede
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          Depends on the rest of your squad

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      NFKA ... ðŸ™

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      1. greghammer95
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        Huh? And Michael mate, I just checked your team. Ouch. Looking at it, your team has looked quite good on paper the last 3 weeks but just not brought home the bacon. I feel for you.

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        1. Damo.
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          😆 how patronizing is that! Maybe not though Greg maybe your just being condescending 🙂

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