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Projecting Value – Defenders

26 July 2011 1864 comments
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Today’s Members article sees the top ten defenders in terms of value come under the spotlight. What’s noticeable with regard to our projected points per Fantasy pound is only one of our top ten defenders ranks higher than any of yesterday’s top ten goalkeepers- with “Save” points boosting the goalkeeper tallies, it highlights the importance of picking the correct goalkeeper pairing in order to get the most out of your budget…

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  1. got_maxwell
    • 17 Years
    14 years, 11 months ago

    Given and Begovich (assuming I can confirm Begovich as Stokes 1st choice keeper). There fixtures rotate 100% perfectly throughout the season and will cost only .5mil more than the terrible combo everyone else has. I know 10mill on keepers is prob 1mil more than everyone would like to spend on keepers.
    However Villa and Stoke at home are more than capable of keeping clean sheets

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    1. got_maxwell
      • 17 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      sorry that was a reply to Masella above

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      1. Sandstorm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 11 months ago

        GW1 Stoke vs. CHE
        GW4 Stoke vs. LIV
        GW6 Stoke vs. MUN

        or

        GW1 QPR vs. BOL
        GW4 QPR vs. NEW
        GW6 QPR vs. AVL

        I think I'll have Kenny & Given for the first 6 gameweeks, after that Begovic & Given

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        1. got_maxwell
          • 17 Years
          14 years, 11 months ago

          Every team in the comp will play the big teams at home throughout the season!
          Keepers are bought for a whole season not for 6 weeks, if your happy wasting transfers trying to get it right then thats fine by me. Just keep in mind QPR may also not keep clean sheets against the 3 teams you have mentioned above, this then renders your plan useless.

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          1. Sandstorm
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 11 months ago

            I don't buy keepers for a whole season. Why shouldn't you treat them as just one part of your defensive line-up? Do you buy your defenders for a whole season?

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            1. got_maxwell
              • 17 Years
              14 years, 11 months ago

              If you can get a decent keeper combo then thats 2 players in you team you dont need to worry about, baring injuries or suspensions. Once you start wasting transfers on keepers you minimise the changes you can make to the players that actually score decent points - outfield players.
              Generally i my buy cheaper defenders which rotate well for atleast the first 10 weeks, then its prob wildcard time anyway.

              To each their own mate.

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            2. notseto
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 11 months ago

              Goalkeepers are not governed by form, nor do they have to worry about Bonus Points, goals or assist chances.

              The only thing you need to think about is likelihood of clean sheets and saves are an added but unpredictable bonus.

              This makes GKs the most stable position in the team.

              Now, you are only allowed one free transfer per week. As you already have 13 other players to think about form, point chances, etc, it would perhaps be best if you didn't have another 2 players to think about.

              That's why choosing two stable GKs that are most likely to yield points is the most practical strategy.

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    2. jimnastics
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      I'm with you on that. Man City are apparently looking to sign Sorensen as back-up to Hart, which would be perfect for us.

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      1. got_maxwell
        • 17 Years
        14 years, 11 months ago

        PERFECT..............discussion over so we have the advantage!

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  2. Wingate
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 11 months ago

    LAMPARD.....

    2 weeks ago i had him nowhere near my team... was shit all 2nd half last season and too expensive. id rather have VDV, yaya, nzog, etc...

    NOW im having trouble NOT putting him in.. so...

    LAMPARD - DISCUSS

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    1. Wingate
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      i feel Rooney is on better form, and on Pens, Suarez is going to be incred this season, RVP is on fire and exudes confidence and always knows where the goal is... then i want Cole, Kompany, Baines in Def.. theres too many people i want.

      Is Lampard 'essential' for the first few games... who HASNT got him and why?

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      1. got_maxwell
        • 17 Years
        14 years, 11 months ago

        Went Malouda instead of Lampard for the simple fact of saving dollars!!!

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      2. JimmyDeemo - Sir Puntalot
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 11 months ago

        I don't have him because i am not sure i want to lock out that kind of cash without understanding his role in the team. We don't REALLY know what the new manager will do.

        Having said that i am the kind of fantasy manager who fancies a punt on Benayoun, simply because i think he is a quality player and if he gets game time then i think he will be in the points.

        In short i don't think that Lampard can be classed as 'essential' at this moment.

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  3. divvy
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 11 months ago

    how's this team?

    alhabsi given
    cole baines kompany hughes simpson
    lampard y.toure n'zogbia taarabt moses
    suarez zamora beattie

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    1. notseto
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      Looks good.
      Why Beattie?

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    2. Jarmo63
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      Schwarzer

      Lescott Luiz Skrtel Rafael

      Taarabt Young Downing

      Suarez Hernandez Bothroyd

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    3. Fulgencio Obelmejias
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      downgrade a player to upgrade beattie.

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  4. Starscream
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 11 months ago

    I like that team alot, solid defence, enough in midfield and upfront, good selection 🙂
    What are people's thoughts on Rodallega?I like the look of Wigan's fixtures....but do i like the look of Wigan now that N'Zogbia has gone??

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  5. vova
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 11 months ago

    Hey guys, got a couple of questions...
    1)Who are you choosing for attacking Chelsea cover?
    2)Should i double on City defence? If so then on who?
    3)Sess Alby Moses or O'Hara?

    HELP WILL BE APPRECIATED

    CHEERS

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    1. divvy
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      lampard - only one guaranteed start
      no, just kompany should suffice
      moses

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      2. Lescott or Richards, imo.

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    3. Kloppelganger
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      1) Benayoun
      2) I am
      3) Alby

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  6. Palmer157
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 11 months ago

    Can someone RMT please!

    Given, Al-Habsi
    A Cole, Kompany, Skrtel, Jagielka, Simpson
    Silva, N'Zogbia, Sinclair, Taarabt, Ephraim
    Holt, Bent, Rooney

    Thanks

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      Good effort, imo. Midfield is quite poor, to me, though. Perhaps change Skrtel and Jagielka, and spend the money in midfield.

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  7. ManTree(v2!) or just JAY!
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 11 months ago

    VDV and holt

    Or

    RVP and tchoyi

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    1. Microeconomics
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      I would like to say RVP and Tchoyi.....
      I think there's a lot more potential there for points although a bit riskier

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      RvP and Vaughan ...

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  8. Microeconomics
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 11 months ago

    Hey ummmmmmm, which two would you rather??

    Suarez and Bent
    OR
    Rooney and Zamora??

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    1. JimmyDeemo - Sir Puntalot
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      Suarez and Bent for me.

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      1. ManTree(v2!) or just JAY!
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 11 months ago

        Me too

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    2. Lucas Leiva
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      Suarez & Bent 100%

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    3. Microeconomics
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      What would you guys say to Bent and Zamora???
      Or would you prefer Suarez-Bent???

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 11 months ago

        Rooney and Bent ...

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        1. Microeconomics
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 11 months ago

          Can't afford it 🙁

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          1. notseto
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 11 months ago

            Suarez Bent
            Zamora Bent

            Basically the same. Zamora is cheaper though.

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  9. ManTree(v2!) or just JAY!
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 11 months ago

    Do we have any idea yet of what we think the Chelsea back four will be?

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    1. ManTree(v2!) or just JAY!
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      Ivanovic luiz Terry cole

      Or maybe

      Bosingwa ivanovic Terry cole

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      1. Masella
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 11 months ago

        Terry n cole are definite, I think given the money invested in Luiz he should edge out ivanovic.

        I dont see bosingnwa in the picture anymore

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      2. Microeconomics
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 11 months ago

        Where do you see Alex?? Surely he'll be in the picture somewhere

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      3. ManTree(v2!) or just JAY!
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 11 months ago

        In all pre season games so far right back slot has gone to bosingwa or Ferreira

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        1. notseto
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 11 months ago

          Really? That is very interesting. Currently I've got Luiz but I really need to find .5 somewhere. Would love to get him out for Bosingwa.

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  10. Masella
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 11 months ago

    Thoughts on team??

    AL-Habsi (Kenny)
    Gibbs, Kompany, Rafael (Brown,Simpson)
    Lampard (c),Wilshere, O’Hara, N’Zogbia (Sinclair)
    Zamora, Hernandez, Suarez (vc)

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    1. Aditya K
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      be vary of suarez's start for gw1..also rafael is not nailed on..i wouldn get wilshere..may be someother who can actually score better..otherwise not bad..may be o'hara>barton,i feel

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      1. Masella
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 11 months ago

        cheers, i like the Barton advice.

        Reason why i've penciled in wilshere is if Nasri and Fabregas depart he will step into the spotlight. They have massive wraps on him.

        Rafael has been really effective in the pre season, so im thinking fergie will roll with him at first until he has a brain snap

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        1. notseto
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 11 months ago

          That's IF Nasri and Fabregas depart. I don't think it'll happen.

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  11. Aditya K
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 11 months ago

    Alrite guys..done with the team..,may be for now,anyway,

    Kenny (Given)

    Kompany,Hughes,Alcaraz (Simpson,Bramble)

    Kuty,Yaya,Sessgnon,Taarabt (Sinclair)

    Rooney,Bent,Holt

    any sugesstions or changes ?

    also,kuyt>lampard for gw2!
    cheers

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    1. Masella
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      I think Bent wont be as effective this year, AVL have lost two massive players to assist bent. Young and Downing

      without good service i dont think hill be producing the goods

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      1. vova
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 11 months ago

        you are forgetting that he was effective at sunderland where he didnt get good service either. Alby and NZog are good suppliers too

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      2. Scroobius Mac
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 11 months ago

        Still has N'Zogs and Albrighton and has gained penalties.

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      3. Aditya K
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 11 months ago

        probably,but with n'zog's service i kinda liked bent and also on pens!!

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      I like. Not Alcaraz, not Sinclair for me though.

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      1. Aditya K
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 11 months ago

        alcaraz only for wigan..and sinclair on pens only reason..also pairs well with taarabt!

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 11 months ago

          Wigan is this season's chimera ...

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          1. Aditya K
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 11 months ago

            lol..doosra..whre u from?

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 11 months ago

              Sarf London ... why? 🙂

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              1. Aditya K
                • 16 Years
                14 years, 11 months ago

                jus asked ..no worries!

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                1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 16 Years
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                  I just have an abiding love for cricket, is all ... quite liked Saqlain as well

                  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOvf0EEnq7A

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                  1. Aditya K
                    • 16 Years
                    14 years, 11 months ago

                    Cool..am from India..obv..sachin fan! felt gutted wen india lost to england.We missing Sehwag and now Zaheer may not play the 2nd match! worrying times.

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                  2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 16 Years
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                    Yes. I have never seen such a poorly prepared top side ... the coach is having a laugh. For once, I felt huge sympathy for your team. However, the senior players must take some responsibility ...

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  12. vova
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 11 months ago

    guys, how reliable are the PROJECTIONS? How right were they last seasons?

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    1. LMNO
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      they were way off the mark last year, i wouldn't bother using them at all

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      1. Bronaldo
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 11 months ago

        Zing!

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  13. Tommyboy
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone got a list of pen/free kick takers for teams?

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    1. Aditya K
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      u can find in the "set peice takers" above!

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  14. big oak
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 11 months ago

    swansea have a new gk listed, morieira.
    anyone knows anyhting about him? will he be a starter?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      Well, if there's no-one else ... Stockdale is on loan to Ipswich ..

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iknAvyj5Hhc

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    3. The Stock
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      Ruddy will start I think

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 11 months ago

        Check out the clip ... perhaps not ... 😉

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        1. The Stock
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 11 months ago

          He fell over throwing the ball out!

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
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            Keep watching ...

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  15. Scroobius Mac
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 11 months ago

    For the stats obsessed among us I found this quite useful.
    http://www.myfootballfacts.com/Premier_League_Penalty_Statistics.html

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  16. Tariq1981
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 11 months ago

    Morning gents,

    First of many debates from myself....;)

    Benayoun?!?!? Worth a punt?!?!? Just been reading that article on Chelsea's playing style...looks like he will get a lot of game time compared to last seasons.

    Share your thoughts kind sirs!

    Cheers

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      If he is going to start - he'll be in mine!

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      1. Tariq1981
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 11 months ago

        Well he has been starting....which leads me to believe that AVB is seriously considering his inclusion.

        I may take a punt....thats what Fantasy Football is all about!

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    2. Scroobius Mac
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      If they don't sign Modric then I think he's worth a punt, should link up well with Torres as well.

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      1. Tariq1981
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 11 months ago

        If they signed Modric would that warrant an inclusion in your team.

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    3. The Stock
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      Pretty much all the Chelsea squad are a cause for Fantasy concern.

      I'm steering clear of the affordables until some sort of pattern emerges. Will prob stick Malouda in.

      at 7m Benayoun is quite a punt if people are putting him in first couple of weeks.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 11 months ago

        Midfield value is screwed up this year ... whoever set the prices is having a laugh ...

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        1. The Stock
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 11 months ago

          Don't think its the prices, more the bewilderment at who is going to emerge as nailed on, if anyone at all.

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          1. Oz lotto
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 11 months ago

            yeh exactly. nothing wrong with chelsea prices except that torres is 11 and drog is only 10.5! Watch the influx of the drog dog if Villas Boas plays him consistently.

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          2. Tariq1981
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 11 months ago

            I think that it's a bit of both...there is no value left in the midfield and all the expensive bad boys (Lamps/VDV/Malouda/Fabs) havd massive question marks over their heads.

            It's quire a conundrum we have on our hands.

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 11 months ago

              There are not nearly enough 6.5 mids, and there are far too many 6.0 defenders, imo.

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    4. LMNO
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      He's in my team. I think he very much suits the new managers style of play but like a lot of players throughout the top 4 or 5 teams we will really just have to wait and see

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    5. RadioNorwich
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      Benny will unlock El Nino's talent if he plays

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 11 months ago

        I doubt that very much - your man is having a crisis of confidence, and only a prolonged spell of scoring, and the respect of his team mates will solve that ...

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      2. big oak
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 11 months ago

        there was nthn special about the two of them in liverpool, cnt see why it will be different in chelsea

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  17. Nevets
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 11 months ago

    (RMT)

    Ruddy
    Given

    Cole A
    Kompany
    O'Shea
    Samba
    Shorey

    Malouda
    Arteta
    Wilshere
    N'Zogbia
    Barton

    Rodallega
    Suarez
    Zamora

    (with 1.0 in the bank)

    Any thoughts would be grand. Thanks.

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    1. The Stock
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      I think your forward line is light.

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      1. Riff Raff
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 11 months ago

        +1

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      2. The Stock
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 11 months ago

        And Copa America jaded..

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  18. Oz lotto
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 11 months ago

    AAron Lennon at 7.5? If he stays fit, could be a steal.

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    1. tosey
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      no spurs players are going into my team until gwk10

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  19. Riff Raff
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 11 months ago

    Any thoughts please, cheers.

    Given - Ruddy

    Kompany - Hughes - R Johnson - Orr - Simpson

    VDV - N'Zogbia - Lampard - Sinclair - Barton

    Bent - Holt - Carroll

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    1. Microeconomics
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      Backline is a touch weak. I don't think its possible to have both VDV and Lampard this year either, too much money

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  20. tosey
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 11 months ago

    surely hennessey will play owith de vries as back up? i thought hennessey looked good last season

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  21. Dave Bauer
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 11 months ago

    I really want RVP, Rooney, Suarez, Lampard, Cole, Kompany and Baines. If someone could work out a way for me to do this, it would be much appreciated. Cheers.

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    1. Dave Bauer
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      Oh and Vidic. Thanks guys.

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      1. Riff Raff
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 11 months ago

        Set up two teams. 😉

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        1. RadioNorwich
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 11 months ago

          Can't believe i actually went to transfers to see if it was possible.... even though in my head i had worked out it was mathematically impossible

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      2. Oz lotto
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 11 months ago

        haha. yeh... just for alaugh i jst tried and its mathematically impossible.

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  22. tosey
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 11 months ago

    defoe linked with newcastle, if he goes to a team and gets regular starts hes in for me

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    1. Dave Bauer
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      Bit pricey for a Newcastle striker...

      But maybe. Although I do despise Defoe and wish bad things would happen to him.

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  23. coogee
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 11 months ago

    Opinions please would be much appreciated

    GK - Given (Ruddy)
    Given gaolie for the season with Ruddy or best 4m goalie as sub

    DEF Kompany, Cole, Huth (Dunne) (Simpson)

    Kompany - Best value defender this season
    Cole - Chelsea cover and excellent opening fixtures
    Huth or Dunne alternating each week - Stoke & Villa's fixtures overlap perfecty so every week will have either Huth or Dunne at home with the other benched

    MID Lampard, N'Zobgia, Taarbt, Sinclair, O'Hara

    Lampard a must, N'Zobgia should do really well at Villa, Taarbt & Sinclair main men for their sides for scoring & bonus, O'Hara had great finish to last season & should do very well on BP.

    STR Rooney, (United cover), Zamora (great value) (Graham)

    All opinions welcome!!

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      Like it, not dissimilar to mine though I'm doing malouda instead of lamps, allowing me to shoehorn vdv in as well

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  24. Demí
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 11 months ago

    Morning people

    Need a bit of advice on which pair you think is best for me to start with.

    1) VDV & Luiz

    2) Malouda & Baines

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    1. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      Mornin' Demi, Option 1 does it for me simply because of VDV. Luiz though worries me re starts 😕

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      1. Demí
        • 15 Years
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        Thanks Jafa. I'm going to monitor Chelsea's defence, and i think we'll get news before the deadline on which of Luiz, Ivanovic & Bosingwa are most likely to be starting, and i'll get one of them in.

        Are you tempted by Baines for his fixtures after week 1?

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        1. Acer
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 11 months ago

          You are playing a dangerous game there Demi. All of those players will be subject to rotation and could easily not start or play a full 60 mins when you really need them to. I would steer well clear or get Terry/Cole.

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        2. Jafalad
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 11 months ago

          I'd rather watch Baines at first for two reasons:

          - is he on pens and set plays?

          - this historic nonsense that EVR start slow which I've bought into

          If he carries on like last year with same duties, then yes, i will be tempted 😉

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    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      Vdv and Baines!

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      1. Fratboy
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 11 months ago

        like anyone can afford that 😛

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  25. Jafalad
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 11 months ago

    Jeez...we're all going to end up with the same team 🙁

    O Shea or Bardsley or Titus Brambleonicus?

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    1. Oz lotto
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      regulars on ffs will.. everyone else.. not so sure.

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      1. Cooper123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 11 months ago

        Titus for me, purely because funds are so tight. Would get one of the other two if I could afford them.

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        1. Jafalad
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 11 months ago

          Coops: yes I'm inclined to get Bards or JOS largely because of goal threat which look likely to attract boni under this new data driven scoring.

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      2. Jafalad
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 11 months ago

        In that case: everyone.

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          • 16 Years
          14 years, 11 months ago

          See down below - I know you like a cheapie ... 😉

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          1. Jafalad
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 11 months ago

            Che? 😯

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  26. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 11 months ago

    So vucinic in = Berbatov out??
    I don't see any other reason?

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    1. LMNO
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      i cant see this happening at all, paper talk

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      1. Oz lotto
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 11 months ago

        agreed. newso's trying to make a story. SAF said he is done as 'what utd need isnt available' i.e. sneijder or someone else to fill scholes' void.

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        1. HuttonDressedasLahm
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 11 months ago

          It's on the football italia website that they are in talks

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  27. Oz lotto
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 11 months ago

    morning. This my last draft... please be critical as im looking to win some cash from the other lads in my mini league

    Given (Al Habs)
    Cole Kompany Hughes (simpson orr)
    Silva Jarvis Moses Nzogbia VDV
    Hernandez Suarez (Holt)

    After gw 1 im planning on updraging VDV to malouda pending how AVB plays him... and possibly upgrading jarvis to taraabt, sess or duff.

    Thanks guys

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    1. tosey
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      last draft? with 2.5 weeks to go. id be willing to bet a lot of money you dont end up with that team

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      1. Oz lotto
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 11 months ago

        thats y its still a draft... haha.. will change just before gw1 im sure. but what are your thoughts?

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        1. tosey
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 11 months ago

          would have baines over cole

          youll need chelsea attackers

          whats your plan to get arsenal coverage for gwk4

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          1. Oz lotto
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 11 months ago

            my plan is to trade out vdv for malouda just seeing his role... stoke away will prove to be a challenge for chelski as it always is. Arsenal coverage will again be determined by hyow they play given gervinho is their now but most likely will sacrifice chica down to zamora given fxtures. hows that sound?

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    2. Cooper123
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      Hernandez has a good chance of not starting consistently.

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      1. Oz lotto
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 11 months ago

        Thats where im worried most... the rest im happy with overall for gw1. But reading and hearing what SAF has to say looks like chica could be starting more this season. Just my take

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        1. yeates45
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 11 months ago

          Second guessing Fergie is impossible!

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  28. Benedict
    • 17 Years
    14 years, 11 months ago

    Can someone please tell me the reason behind the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Rafael's starting role? Unless they make a new marquee signing at right back and barring any injury I see Rafael as 100% nailed on starting for man utd (mind you it was Rafael who started at right back against the almighty barcelona in the CL final)

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    1. Oz lotto
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      THANKYOU! some see fabio as a rotation but then i pose the question to SAF... can u please make them run out in the same kit number for the sake of all us fantasy footballer managers

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      1. Acer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 11 months ago

        That will definitely happen. If you want a Man U defender then you must pay for Vidic or Evra - end of story.

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    2. LMNO
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      there is a rotation risk with his brother, however I personally feel that the risk isn't as great as a lot of people believe

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    3. Tariq1981
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      Right you are my man, coming from a United supporter I am sure he's a nailed for the right back position.

      I think the uncertainties come from the fact that Fergie rested him and went with Fabio for a couple of the later games of the season. But as you've already stated, probably due to rest before the Champ league final.

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      1. LMNO
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 11 months ago

        you also have to remember that O'Shea has now moved on. I think Rafeal is a good choice

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      2. Demí
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 11 months ago

        But it was Fabio who started in the champions leauge final, not Rafael

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        1. Tariq1981
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 11 months ago

          Of course it was, sorry about that!

          That night is a drunken blur that I wish to forget 🙂

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        2. Acer
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 11 months ago

          Very True Demi. People want cheap bargains in Chelsea and Man U defence but in terms of a whole season, they do not exist.

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      3. yeates45
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 11 months ago

        For another united fan....

        3 pre-season 90mins (including a few minutes at RW in the games)

        Hes got 2 assists and a goal so far...

        Fabio is rotating with Evra for left back....

        So far its been Smalling thats been coming on at RB when Rafael goes into RW

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        1. Tariq1981
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 11 months ago

          Cheers for that, now thats a selection dilemma from me...at 5.5 if he's a defo starter I am in! 🙂

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  29. udit
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 11 months ago

    RMT-
    Given [Al-Habsi]
    Baines Kompany Hughes [Orr, Simpson]
    Silva Moses N'Zogbia Benayoun [Dyer]
    Van Persie Holt Rooney
    0.5 mil in the bank
    will transfer silva to cahill in GW 1 and then to VDV in GW 6

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  30. Fratboy
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 11 months ago

    Looks like Kranjcar just spat in Arry's face last night haha.

    Out of the 5 goals Spurs scored he was involved in 4, including a 35 yard volley. Even with that performance I bet he doesn't start.

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    1. Cooper123
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      Who would you play? Modric is better, need a more defensively-orientated CM alongside him, Bale on the left, Lennon/VDV on the right. If he was right footed then maybe put him on the right with VDV off the striker but I don't see Kranjcar being comfortable there. He's a class player but I don't see where he fits in at Spurs

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      1. Scroobius Mac
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 11 months ago

        He fits in if Modric leaves. And for a defensive CM we have Huddelstone and Sandro.

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      2. The Dude
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 11 months ago

        Did VDV play right wing towards the end of last season?

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