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24 December 2010 595 comments
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After weeks of development and testing, we’re delighted to announce that “Phase Two” of the Members Area has been rolled out as a Beta today so Members can get access over the Christmas period.

This new phase is still “Beta” as there may well be a few bugs and data errors lurking that we will look to iron out before we official go “live”.

Basically, the existing Members area is still accessible the normal way, but Members can now also log in to a Beta site to get the new content. A link has been added to the menu bar at the top of this site and there is a new item in the Members Area linking to the Beta.

So what’s new you may ask? Lots of good stuff…

Gameweek OPTA Stats
Members can now view OPTA statistics for Players and Teams by individual Gameweeks or by a range of Gameweeks. This means you can now view just how players have performed in any given Gameweek and get a view of performance over a range of Gameweeks of your choice. This can be applied to Player and Team data.

This means you can get an immediate view on the top performers in a given Gameweek so you can check things like “show me how many crosses Baines put in this week” or indeed how many he’s put in over the last four Gameweeks or for any range of Gameweeks – how your filter the data is up to you. This allows for a new level of analysis for Fantasy Managers on our vast range of statisical data.

View Data By Averages Per Appearance
You can now view all OPTA player data using per appearance averages rather than absolute data. By using average data you can get a fairer view on player performance with those who have played less matches ranked on equal terms. This can be applied to “All Gameweeks” or individual or Gameweek ranges using the Advanced Filters area in the top menu bar.

Improved Player Profiles
We’ve improved our Individual player profiles to include more statistics and updated players with profile information from Freebase.com. We’re aware that some of the profile descriptions are not complete and there are some errors here – we will be working to replace any descriptions that have problems before going live.

Data in the Beta site will be updated with the Data in the Live Members site, so you will be able to view data on Gameweek matches soon after completion.

Obviously this content is only available to Members and is being run as an unsupported Beta. That means we can’t be responsible for any bugs or errors in the data right now, but will work to squash these before the Members live site is replaced.

If you spot a a bug or error in the Beta please notify us via this email address – beta@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk

We will hope to come out of Beta in the New Year. In the meantime, have fun with the new toys.

Of course, if you’re yet to sign up as a Member and want to know more, you can view details here.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. Jonah Takalua
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    spent the cash on blackadder boxset instead, sure Data By Averages Per Appearance is brill and everything though, very jealous

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    1. Calroid
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      Awesome! A very useful feature.

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  2. Egg noodle
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    who cares! 😆

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  3. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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    Dempsey or bale this week ?

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    1. Bob.
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      dempsey

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  4. dogtanion
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    Tevez or Rooney?

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  5. t255
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    nice to see the owners of the site making as much money as possible

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    1. dogtanion
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      If it wasn't for them , you wouldn't be here, literally.

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    2. Granville
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      If only you realised how much time is spent bringing you all this info on a daily basis, you might actually understand. Not that your comment has any credence.

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      1. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
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        15 years, 3 months ago

        +1 t255 well out of order. I'm not a member myself but fully appreciate the effort all the scouts put in and if they want to charge for certain parts of the site are well within their rights too. Idiot.

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    3. HST
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      T255

      I was going to give you a big lecture but I think it would be wasted on you going by your post.

      Enjoy being a moron, you've nailed it.

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    4. DickFranDyke
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      If you are not a member then it is your loss. You can only gain from have this info at your fingertips.
      I know £15 pound is a lot of money though from those who originate from the Central African Republic though so fair dos.

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      1. DickFranDyke
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        *having

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      2. Clintymints
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        15 years, 3 months ago

        the CAR economy is in a titus shambles

        I c what i did there

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    5. t255
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      i was also referring to the advert which appeared for narnia voyage of the dawn treader. could the adverts be football related?

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      1. Nomar
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        15 years, 3 months ago

        And that would enhance your experience of visiting this site how, exactly?

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    6. Mark
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      • 19 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      By paying developers to deliver extra content to members who have already signed up?

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    7. Seanigula
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      t255,
      Just because you are forced to blow random drifters down at the bus depot in order to pay for your vagioplasty...don't begrudge others for earning their just rewards.

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      1. 1966 was a great year for E…
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        15 years, 3 months ago

        They're not random drifters - he gets repeat business for a reason...

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  6. Binman_UK
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    Is VDV set to start? Thinking of transferring him in for Bale.

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    1. Egg noodle
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      vdv will start

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      1. HST
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        15 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers 'Arry!

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        1. Egg noodle
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          :mrgreen:

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  7. DickFranDyke
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    Looks good so far Mark, any news on the minutes played for each player rather than games played?

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    1. Granville
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      Stick on the advanced filter to average stats by appearances. There are a number of real suprises. It's mad how your opinion of a player can change.

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      1. denial
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        15 years, 3 months ago

        Will it be your first Christmas with your little ones Granville? Will be for me. Bet they've kept your hands full so far!

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        1. Granville
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          15 years, 3 months ago

          Yes 1st Christmas. They wont have a clue what's going on but all the same they have about 43 presents each and we're having to build an extension at the back of the house.

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      2. DickFranDyke
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        15 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers Granville, all sorted and it looks even more impressive. Great stuff guys.
        Almunia is still crap though 🙂

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        1. Granville
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          15 years, 3 months ago

          This is why I have Fabianski 🙂

          Merry xmas.

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    2. Mark
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      • 19 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      DFD...Minutes played has been added to all player tables.

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      1. DickFranDyke
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        15 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers got it now, just sent you a mail re a bug - When you try to view all players fantasy stats it reverts to Player Discipline - (All Players) and not fantasy stats.
        Can this be fixed, or maybe excluding GK or including GK with the added column for saves?

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  8. denial
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    New area looks good - Happy Christmas to FFS and all.

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  9. Egg noodle
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    balotelli arshavin jarvis elmander which one to bench?

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    1. Jax
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      balotelli dropped so him

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      1. grapesland
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        15 years, 3 months ago

        probably not

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      2. Egg noodle
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        15 years, 3 months ago

        dropped in price you mean? im thinking one out of balotelli and arshavin

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        1. Jax
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          15 years, 3 months ago

          no, dropped from the starting xi. read the news.

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          1. grapesland
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            The Sun? Mancini has told balotelli via the media to walk the talk and will probably give him the chance to do it imo, thats how managers work

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          2. Egg noodle
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            15 years, 3 months ago

            Nigel De Jong returns from suspension and seems likely to drop straight back into the City lineup here. Milner will likely make way for the return of the Dutchman. Elsewhere Roberto Mancini will be without the suspended Kolo Toure after he picked up two yellows against Everton on Monday – there are several contenders for his role with Lescott most likely to get the nod alongside Kompany. The likes of Richards and Boateng are also pushing for selection however and will threaten Zabaleta’s start at right-back.

            Predicted Lineup:
            Hart, Zabaleta, Kompany, Lescott, Kolarov, Barry, De Jong, Toure Yaya, Milner, Silva, Tevez.

            thats some self contradicting Team News. im guessing balotelli would play in place of milner

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            1. Mark
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              • 19 Years
              15 years, 3 months ago

              Team news is not fully updated yet fella...I'm still working on it.

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              1. Granville
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                • 16 Years
                15 years, 3 months ago

                Only crazy managers drop the 2nd best player in the world.

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                1. Egg noodle
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                  15 years, 3 months ago

                  lol this joke will never get old

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  10. Scratch
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    Just checked my cup opponenet this week..
    He has: Huddlestone, Scholes, Zamora, Ledley King, Bilyaletdinov, Jagielka and Adam Johnson.
    Looks good to me 😀

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    1. Granville
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      You better hope there is a full fixture list, you could easily lose your tie 1-0 with an Adam Johnson sub appearance.

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  11. Drip Doctor
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    Just listened to the podcast, great stuff as always, i was stung by Cahill aswell, not only as emergency captain but coming off the bench as 3rd sub. Appreciate all the info this year, Merry Christmas & a happy New year to the FFS team 😀

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    1. Drip Doctor
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      P.S Mark, i won't understand if you don't update during Christmas day, we need the scout picks haha 😉

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  12. Form is temporary,Class is …
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    Well fellas should io bring in vdv and take out bale

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    1. grapesland
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      hard to say, maybe not, as we know bale will play every minute and vdv wont

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      1. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
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        15 years, 3 months ago

        Last time everyone rushed someone back in a mass panic was Fabregas and look what happened there. I'm sorting Jones out this week, VDV can wait a GW.

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        1. Drip Doctor
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          15 years, 3 months ago

          Im holding off until i see how Tottenham line up, will he play behind Defoe or play deeper etc.. Bale with a weeks rest could do some serious harm to Villa.

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        2. alfast1c
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          15 years, 3 months ago

          who u getting in for Jones(cause i have Samba), going with Nelsen or ?

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          1. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
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            15 years, 3 months ago

            Probably Rafael as already have mummy, otherwise would have got Bardsley, although not this GW.

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  13. alfast1c
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    So Samba surely not starting this week? 🙁

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    1. DickFranDyke
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      1st sub for me,Konchesky 3rd. Baines, Coleman & Kolarov should suffice.

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  14. Jordan.
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    • 16 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    high points so far this year alex goal and low point drogbas pen miss.cost me a win and a loss in our h2h league ,fantastic site ,hugely informative and entertaining ty so much all scouts merry xmas and happy new year .

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  15. Form is temporary,Class is …
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    who should i bring in for k toure?

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    1. Form is temporary,Class is …
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      please reply i have to make my transfers now!
      Should i take a 4point hit to do Silva to yaya?

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    2. bossa
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      kolarov/rafael/bosingwa

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      1. pat timmins
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        15 years, 3 months ago

        salcido or bardsly.

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  16. Dannny
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    I'm still @ work and I want to go home!!!

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  17. Blyth Spartans
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    Is it a myth that birmingham are a good defensive team? Its just that most of the points ive got out of foster this season have been for saves, saved pens and bonus.

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    1. bossa
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      only at home they are good defensively.

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  18. Jordan.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    any info anybody on dawson ,if hes back this week he could be a bargain at 5.1 gd fixtures as well villa ,NEW,FUL.

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      Possibly, but Spurs cant keep a cs at the mo. Maybe will improve after he is back for a while??

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  19. HuttonDressedasLahm
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    Does no Samba mean no cs?? I.e. Should I drop Nelsen to the bench??

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  20. Dannny
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    I agree but currently Spurs dont seem to keep clean sheets i might look to get him in once they get a bit more solid!

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    1. Dannny
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      This was mmeant to be reply to Jordan

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  21. Prhymeate
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    vdv or bale for tomorrow?

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  22. H Dog
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    What is the best forward under 8.5 atm?

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    1. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
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      Carrol

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      1. pat timmins
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        15 years, 3 months ago

        bent is round dat

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    2. bossa
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      1. Carroll
      2. Odemwingie/Welbeck/Piquionne

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    3. Granville
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      Peter Crouch, he's only 6 ft 7.

      ..........I'll get my coat.

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    4. Egg noodle
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      Boselli

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  23. SMOOTH
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    is bale to vdv worth it this week or should i just save 2 for next week. but i will want vdv in eventually anyways

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  24. Davy
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    Happy Christmas Mark, Granny and indeed the whole scout team.

    I don't get on here as much as I'd like to but your hard work is greatly appreciated.

    Cheers

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  25. dk123
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    just out of curosity where will affelay fit into the barcelona midfield with so many great players already. I also think this is good news for the gunners fans beacause i think they bought affelay instead of fabergas

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    1. bossa
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      err he will probably be a bencher like Mascherano. If Pedro or Iniesta need a rest he may come in for them as he can play CM and LW.

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    2. IAmTheWalrus
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      squad player

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  26. Andy1
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    Is Colemans starting position secure with Arteta back?
    Also, who should I bring in for Jones - I was thinking Barsdley (and benching him this week)

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    1. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      No idea, hope so as I have him!
      Easier to say if you post your side.
      Bardsley would be an option yes.

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    2. bossa
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      I dont think that hes a guaranteed starter with Cahill, Arteta, Fellaini, Rodwell, Pienaar and Osman who can all play in midfield.

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    3. ToonTom
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      Id hold onto him if you have him, as long as have half decent sub, he starts a lot it seems, but not nailed on no

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  27. ToonTom
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    Top podcast guys, cheers as always
    Looking forward to making the most of the christmas period..although it may have to be done via a borrowed phone from gf...

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    1. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      Happy Christmas Tom! What moves are you planning next?

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      1. ToonTom
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        15 years, 3 months ago

        Was just about to ask you the same thing!
        Tempted to do nothing this GW, hope the greek starts, and then do Dunn-VDV and another change next week....its tough, weather and such, plus off to gf's family's in an hour or two, and I learned last year, apparently using their laptop to check the fantasy footy news on boxing day isn't the done thing!
        Your plans?

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        1. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
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          • 16 Years
          15 years, 3 months ago

          Well, 2 issues this week. Adam and Jones.
          I can either drop Adam before he drops and get in someone like Nzog, in which case I'm forced to play either Dann or Mummy, not good!
          Or, bench Adam as I want to keep him anyway ideally, accept the drop, and deal with Jones by getting some MU defence in, Rafael.
          I also want VDV at some point soon but feel I should wait a GW and see how he does. The obvious player to make way being Cahill. Question is when to drop Cahill and bring in VDV.

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          1. ToonTom
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            15 years, 3 months ago

            Im keeping Adam, its not worth dropping him and buying him back in my opinion, thats 2 changes for a price drop of what 0.2?
            Id wait a week for VDV....I am anyway! But very tempted to do Dunn-VDV this week...depending on team news I may do...
            Adam sitting on my bench with multiple DGWs to come will be decent I think...just hope I can cover him, Dunn and Adam were meant to do that for each other!
            Up to much nice over Christmas? Ikea?!

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            1. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
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              15 years, 3 months ago

              Haha the meatballs! No, just put our house on the market due to Scum bag louts living next door, so want away fast to somewhere without the local morons racket coming through the wall every night.

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              1. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
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                And yes, keeping Adam and getting Rafael is my likely move this week.

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                1. ToonTom
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                  15 years, 3 months ago

                  Nasty! Not a great thing, cant rally do much about it without making things worse can you..I remember had that during my students days but no where near as bad as rented. Hope it works out, and the viewings are during quiet periods...maybe deaf buyers?!
                  Good luck over christmas, and have a good one, Ill be popping on when i can briefly....

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                  1. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
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                    Cheers matey!

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  28. Andy1
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    Any suggestions:

    Schwarzer
    Kolarov Konchesky Coleman
    Malouda Nani(c) Nasri Etherington
    Drogba Tevez Carroll
    Subs: Carson Dann Bardsley Adam

    And next week:
    Schwarzer + Adam --> van der Sar + Vaughan

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    1. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 3 months ago

      Bardsley fine. Why get rid of Adam next week?

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      1. Andy1
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        15 years, 3 months ago

        to get in van der sar.

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        1. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
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          Ah! Ok then!

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          1. Andy1
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            15 years, 3 months ago

            Is it worth doing that? Still have the blackpool coverage with Vaughan.

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            1. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
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              Would not get rid of Adam for that move.

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    2. DickFranDyke
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      Keep Adam - you will want him in a few weeks time.

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  29. Valar(Keith)
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    My team
    Gordon Krul
    Vidic Ivanovic Kolarov Samba Coleman
    Nasri Nani Bale Nzogbia Barton
    Drogba Tevez Carroll
    1.2 in the bank

    Got two free transfers so i have to use one.. gonna be gettin gilks in for krul in 3 weeks so no transfer required there.. Happy with my forward line and mids and defense.. i want konchesky in for samba.. but next week of course.. do i just to bale to VDV and be done with it? anywhere else i can use it?

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    1. bossa
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      Vidic and Ivanovic in the team is too expensive. Downgrade one and get a better midfielder???

      Vidic>Rafael
      Ivanovic>Bosingwa

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      1. Valar(Keith)
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        15 years, 3 months ago

        But those two are'nt sure starters.. may do ivanovic to rafael though

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  30. Perthite
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    People probably already know - but in case not...

    (As per this site's front page)

    Blackpool vs Spurs tentatively scheduled for February 22nd (gameweek 27)

    Birmingham vs Newcastle scheduled for February 15th (gameweek 27).

    Arsenal vs Stoke tentatively scheduled for February 22nd (gameweek 27)

    West Brom vs Wolves tentatively scheduled for February 22nd (Gameweek 27).

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/9319059.stm

    Chelsea v Man Utd provisionally rescheduled for 1 March

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    1. DickFranDyke
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      I did not know as I haven't searched the tweets yet. Thanks for the post.

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      1. ToonTom
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        15 years, 3 months ago

        Mark assume ticker only updated when set in stone? I cant think and work fixtures out for myself these days...

        You foster dependency god dan it!

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