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QPR Hold Onto Taarabt

23 July 2011 2459 comments
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QPR have this afternoon announced that Adel Taarabt will not be leaving the club this summer.

In an official statement posted “on behalf of majority shareholders Bernie Ecclestone and Flavio Briatore”, Rangers announced that Taarabt will not be sold, despite the club receiving bids for his services…

“We rebuffed all approaches and indeed, we are keen to build for the future in the Barclays Premier League, and not sell one of our prized assets… Taarabt is fully committed to the Club and is looking forward to proving his undoubted star quality for QPR in the Barclays Premier League.”

This will come as a major relief for all connected to the club but is also hugely significant news for Fantasy Managers.

Taarabt has long been earmarked as QPR’s key Fantasy asset going into the season. Our recent Scout Report article goes into depth on his potential this term – soak that up for the full details. In a nutshell however, Taarabt arrives in the top flight off the back of a season where he claimed 19 goals and 16 assists in his 43 starts. His importance the QPR’s survival chances is undoubted – his potential for Fantasy returns unquestionable.

Snuggled in the mid-price bracket (6.5 in the Fantasy Premier League) across the various games, this news will restore confidence amongst Fantasy Managers and surely see Taarabt arrive in many squads prior to Gameweek one. The fact that QPR are also blessed with a kind baptism back in the Premier League in terms of early opponents will only compound the Moroccan’s popularity.

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

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  1. Scoredelario
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    Do you think:

    A) walcott is a nailed on starter?
    B) malouda is a nailed on starter?

    If neither... who to add for 10.5 or less? Currently other mids are taarabt, tchoyi, nzogbia, yaya.

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    1. Drip Doctor
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      I would say Walcott is a nailed on starter. But he won't be getting bonus points as he is always substituted.

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      1. Scoredelario
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        Hmm true. But I think assists or goals improve the rating a lot so if he does well he should still be in the hunt for bps.

        My understanding is that the new bp system will mostly affect low scoring games. Last season when walcott played he was prolific but admittedly he didn't get much game time. Wondering if this could be a new era for him.

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    2. SkyByBo
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      Well id upgrade yaya to silva. Leaving you with 9.0 to spend. Id then get downing or maybe cahill.

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    3. RTM
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      walcott has to be the main man if fab/nasri leave?

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  2. Demí
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    0- The number of Danny Murphy goals in 3112 minutes of premier league action last season. Prolific

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    1. Shakey
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      Get in there OptaDemi

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      1. Demí
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        8)

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    2. applebonkers
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      "if there's no waves you can't surf" (kelly slater)

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    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      4 assists, and 5 goals in each of the three previous seasons. Furthermore, he seems to be playing further forward in this preseason ...

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  3. Morrissey1986
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    Laxman Out!

    Tremlett wicket.

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    1. Boom!!!
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      good catch by trott 8)

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  4. Digary
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    What do you think guys?

    De Gea (Gordon)
    Kompany Carragher Huth Luiz (Brown)
    Arteta Toure Etherington Jarvis (Tiote)
    RVP Suarez (Holt)

    Little concerned with Arteta because of the way Everton usually start, but they have a good run of fixtures.
    Perhaps not enough bonus magnets either?

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    1. Morrissey1986
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      You got to take advantage of Villa's fixtures.

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    2. RogerC
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      Arteta is injured.

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      1. souey
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        Is Arteta definately out for the start of the season.

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    3. Lewis - Sky Pod
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      Carragher is a no for me, Lpool have poor start. And not exactly exceptional defensively, look elsewhere.

      Huth - overpriced and terrible fixtures.

      Etherington - poor fixtures

      Jarvis - so many better options, Sessegnon, Taarabt, O'Hara, etc.

      Tiote - Will get you no more than 2 points, mostly 1 pointers. barring possible BP

      Frontline is good.

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    4. Kuqi Monster
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      stoke have poor fixtures to start, i'd lose huth and ethers.

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  5. Fancy Feet
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    VDV at the double

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  6. Horlicks esq.
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    Given / Reina

    A.Cole / Rafael / Kompany / Agger / Jagielka

    Silva / Bale / Wilshere / Sessegnon / Albrighton or Taarabt
    P
    Suarez / Doyle / SUPER GRANT HOLT

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    1. Morrissey1986
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      Defence looks very expensive.

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      1. Sasquatch
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        Agreed... and GKs.

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      2. Horlicks esq.
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        It is. But does it balance?

        No striker worth having between 6 and 9 million. AT ALL.

        Dint see the point in sacrficing defenders for average strikers. Doyle is probably best value for money.

        Although Im thinking Gervinho now. Downgrade Bale for Taarabt, ?!

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        1. SkyByBo
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          Zamora, ba.........

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        2. Camzy
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          Plenty of decent strikers at that price.

          Ba, Zamora, Rodallega for the early games. Remember you have to bench someone every game. There'll be a lot of wasted money on your bench.

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    2. Lewis - Sky Pod
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      Defensive is WAY too expensive. Rafael and Agger not guaranteed starting XI.

      Jagielka has poor fixtures and Everton usually start slowly.

      Wilshere not an ideal FF player.

      Bale, terrible fixtures, look at VDV if any Spurs.

      Poor frontline, no chance to slip in RVP or Rooney easily

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    3. SkyByBo
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      Defence and keepers are stupidly expensive and attack sucks.

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  7. Shakey
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    Theo looks like he's bulked up a fair bit.

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  8. Dan - We want our Trophy ba…
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    What an OG!

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    1. HeadHoncho
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      ridiculous

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  9. Shakey
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    Great finish Jenkinson.

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  10. applebonkers
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    not your average own goal

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    1. Drip Doctor
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      Get him upfront. The ultimate OOP!

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  11. Just Ruud
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    Carl Jenkison just scored the most amazing own goal of this pre season,what a lob 🙂

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  12. Bartowski
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    i don't know if anyones done this yet but please take a look at the below:
    Given - Ruddy
    Vidic - Lescott - S Taylor - Turner - Whitbread
    Gerrard - Tchoyi - Tarrabt - Moses - Sessegnon
    Van Persie - Bent - Zamora

    And before anyone says anything i know Kompany is .5 cheaper than Lescott but i think he's more of a goal threat and will play the league games while others are rested for champions league.

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    1. Lewis - Sky Pod
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      Vidic - Poor fixtures, rather have A Cole for 0.5 less.

      Turner not nailed on, Bramble is.

      Gerrard? Interesting, rather have Silva, Vdv, Malouda, Lampard at least, ahead of him.

      Love the frontline.

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      1. Lewis - Sky Pod
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        oh and...Kompany is 0.5 cheaper than Lescott AND guaranteed to start every game.

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        1. SkyByBo
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          Lescott is nailed on too with no other centre back competition and he is FAR more threatening from set pieces. I actually think hes a good option.

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      2. Bartowski
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        Thanks for the feedback.

        Turner and Bramble will be first choice and i think Turners more of a goal threat.
        If Gerrard plays where i think hes going to, behind the front two, then he could be ace but i'll take him out if hes not.

        Still don't understand the continuing love for Lampard, hes old getting older and really isnt worth his price.

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        1. Lewis - Sky Pod
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          O'shea - Bramble - W Brown - Bardsley

          Would be my best guess tbh.

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  13. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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    183 for 5 ...

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  14. Fancy Feet
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    I can't believe VDV is not in any of these RMTs and he has 3 goals in 2 games and at home on opening day.....he is my capt but I just find it strange

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    1. njfsdkffslkf
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      In mine currently, Did he score 2 more in pre season??

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      1. Fancy Feet
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        yes he has double for spurs now one was a free kick again...spurs up 2nill

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    2. Kuqi Monster
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      awful opening fixtures is probably the main reason!

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      1. Fancy Feet
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        VDV will score on anyone imo

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        1. Shakey
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          Sp*rs didn't score a goal against either Manchester club last season.

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    3. Just Ruud
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      He is everyones best kept secret 😉

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      1. Fancy Feet
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        I probably should not have said anything then because the sheep might start to squeeze him into their RMTs lol

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    4. Holy See
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      Fixtures 2,3,5 & 7 look a bit...tricky.

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      1. SH1M1
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        he scored 1 vs pool last year and 3 vs arsenal.

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        1. Holy See
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          Fair point Sam. Might still put him in, but do like his fixtures after gw7. He is a wee bit fixture proof as you say tho.

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  15. BoobyZ
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    TotalFPL.com price section is missing. Anyone knows if it will be back for this season?

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    1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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      Obviously.

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  16. Bartowski
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    Do you think Kompany will definately start games against Bolton at home if they have a champions league tie three days later?

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    1. SkyByBo
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      I think so. Man city are actually a bit short of centre backs.

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    2. njfsdkffslkf
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      Arsenal have CL not city, more reason to be put off RVP early doors

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  17. Prestige Worldwide
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    RMT

    Given - (Ruddy)

    Luiz - Kompany - Senderos - (Simpson) - (Wilkinson)

    Lampard - Downing - Bale - Taarabt - (Barton)

    Suarez - Gervinho - Ba

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    1. Bartowski
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      I would be wary of getting someone like Gervinho before seeing how he adapts to the premier league first.

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      1. Prestige Worldwide
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        True. But he just tapped in 2.

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    2. Lewis - Sky Pod
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      Aside from Bale, I like it.

      Only issue would be how you would get Rooney or RVP in easily early on.

      Gervinho bandwagon ftw!!!

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  18. Mrs Parkinson
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    Is anyone else considering Matthew Briggs from Fulham?
    He seems to be having a pretty good pre season and was even pushed up into midfield in their last game.
    I think I'm gonna take a punt with him being priced at £4.0.

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    1. Just Ruud
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      I think Riise arriving throws a spanner in those works...

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      no, because riise will start before him.

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    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      I still am, too. If he's not loaned out, then I think he'll play.

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  19. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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    Nice finish Jenkinson.

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  20. applebonkers
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    that 1st gervinho goal was nice

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    1. gooner dave
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      beautifully crafted by wilshere.

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      1. applebonkers
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        delish

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  21. super711
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    which combination is better

    brunt and r.taylor

    or morrison/tchoyi and alcaraz

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    1. Lewis - Sky Pod
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      R Taylor won't start.

      And WBA have horrendous opening fixtures. Rethink?

      Like the thought of Tchoyi later on though

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      1. super711
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        if enrique goes r.taylor should get games and brunt takes penalties

        has anyone got a combination for 10m for 1 mid and def

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        1. Lewis - Sky Pod
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          Still better options than Brunt, lots.

          If Enrique goes we'll be signing another LB, at present it doesn't look like he is leaving, he's on tour with us in Orlando...

          Just trying to help.

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  22. gooner dave
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    Know its only a pre-season friendly.....however starting to reconsider bringing Wilshere in. Looks very lively first half.

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    1. Drip Doctor
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      Same here. Looks sharp, great ball control.

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  23. Sasquatch
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    Interesting - Just been looking at "Teams Selected By" percentages for some players on the FPL site... Despite their opening fixtures, there is very little love for Chelsea. I know there's a lot of uncertainty over how they'll line up, but only 3.6% have Malouda and the smae for Lampard. Even Cole, who is assured of his starting spot is only at 12% ownership.

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      Luis is owned by 34,055!

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      1. Sasquatch
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        Yeah, by far their most popular player!

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  24. Lewis - Sky Pod
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    Chiek Tiote is the 8th most selected Midfielder. Mother of God.

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    1. super711
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      my freind has him
      let him and them learn that lightning wont strike twice as in he wont do it again v arsenal

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    2. Lewis - Sky Pod
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      Don't get me wrong, I'm a NUFC fan, and he is probably our most valuable player, along with Barton. But his fantasy potential is as close to zero as it could be, 14 yellow cards last season...

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  25. O Fenomeno
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    Any sign of Robbie Keane getting a move? Could be good value at 5.

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    1. SkyByBo
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      Hes crap

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      1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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        51 international goals and what?

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        1. Holy See
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          As I said before, he should probably retire from club football. Can't argue with his rate internationally.

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      2. Holy See
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        Amen.

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  26. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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    Havent seen the Gervinho goals yet, think he's gonna be a great signing for Arsenal. From what Ive seen of him before the move he can beat a player, and knows how to time his runs. Only thing wrong with his game is his passing imo. And Im not just saying that now, I said it before..

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    1. GREENDREAMS11
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      much the same soup, great at going round players but his final ball can be woeful. if he improves that part of his game (a lot) he could be great from a ff point of view

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  27. Fire Chief Moe
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    Best 5.5 defender ?, changed my mind on Rafael

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    1. Shakey
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      Richard Dunne if he gets back into bonus-whore form.

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    2. applebonkers
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      jagielka (possibly of arsenal?), gibbs

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        These, imo too.

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    3. applebonkers
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      as soon as ferdinand gets injured smalling or jones

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    4. applebonkers
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      dawson once their fixtures clear up a bit

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    5. SkyByBo
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      Jagielka maybe, good early fixtures.

      Gibbs has good potential and dawson too when spurs fixtures improve.

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  28. Morrissey1986
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    Liverpool 2-0 down to Hull City.

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      Lulsies.

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    2. halcyon
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      it'd be gas if all their transfers flopped.
      possible with sulky/nutter heads like suarez/carroll about the place. and adam may be a ball waster with long pass after long pass

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      1. halcyon
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        PS - I love the false hope that comes in waves every 4-5 years with liverpool. Always followed by a downfall.

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    3. Stat virgin
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      Liverpool B team*

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  29. Morrissey1986
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    Liverpool's defence has looked leaky all Pre Season. Really needs to be ironed out. Conceded alot of goals.

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    1. applebonkers
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      to be fair Doni, Kelly, Carragher, Ayala, Robinson is only 1/5 of their likely defence to start the season, same as in the other friendlies it's been a real mix and match

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    2. Freshy
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      Playing 22 different players each game I wouldn't put too much into it. Poole will defend.

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  30. Loktai
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    OK after reviewing the fixtures I have come up twith a solid (ish) plan for the first few weeks.

    Reina (Mingolet)

    Ivanovic, Huth, Jose Enrique, Baines (Salgado)

    Johnson, N'Zogbia, Barton, Taarabt (Etherington)

    Drogba, Rodellega (Holt)

    2.5M Banked

    Planned Changes:
    De Gea in for Reina after week 6.
    Drogba can be changed for any of the big forwards, will see who is on form after week 2.
    I will have 1.0m left to maybe do Rafael in for Salgado - if he is starting. In that case I will keep Reina as a keeper instead of getting de Gea.

    Can you spot any obvious holes in that plan?

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    1. Bartowski
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      Sorry but there seems to a fair few holes.
      Salgado won't play, Johnson may well not start games, bit of a gamble with both Rodellega and Holt to come through and who knows if Drogba is gonna be a regular starter.

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    2. Camzy
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      Johnson. Poor choice.

      Defense is also too expensive, and you don't have captaincy options.

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