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27 July 2011 1050 comments
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Tonight we’re running our second phase of beta testing on the new site.

Members who signed up before 6pm this evening can now get access to the beta test via this link. Use your existing login details to get access.

As before, there is a welcome article to greet you detailing what is new in this phase. For those who did not take part in the first test, there’s also a link to the original beta test welcome article with full details on the new features available.

Once again this test will run for a limited period. Please leave your feedback on the beta test site comment thread, not on this article.

Just to stress – this is a test of a new site that will be available to all – not just for members.

Many thanks to those who take part in this latest test.

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

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  1. trisonetwo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    15 years, 3 months ago

    nzogbia band wagon on FPL, boring.

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    1. Knight Boooat
      15 years, 3 months ago

      n'zogbia is no bandwagon. He's a proven player.

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    2. RevsFC
      15 years, 3 months ago

      is he still heading to Aston Villa?

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      1. Taribo West on a free
        15 years, 3 months ago

        Yes. For sure.

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        1. RevsFC
          15 years, 3 months ago

          i might keep bent and grab him as well with that news.

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          1. Loktai
            15 years, 3 months ago

            get bent.

            Yes, yes I did, and I am ashamed 🙁

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  2. willjj96
    15 years, 3 months ago

    Good 4.5 mids instead of Tiote and 5.5 forwards instead of Holt??

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    1. Loktai
      15 years, 3 months ago

      I have dyer in my mid for 4.5

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    2. gosh
      15 years, 3 months ago

      There aren't any "good" ones/ Graham at 5.0

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    3. Nomar
      15 years, 3 months ago

      We won't really know until the season starts who the £4.5m MF bargains are going to be.

      I reckon Graham is a better bet than Holt. Holt is fat and slow, not normally good attributes to have in a Premier League striker.

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  3. Bio Hazard
    15 years, 3 months ago

    PLEASE RATE THIS TEAM

    Hart Begovic

    R Johnson Kompany Huth Collins Jara

    O Hara Nzogbia Brunt Walters Silva

    Bent Doyle Odemwingie

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    1. Knight Boooat
      15 years, 3 months ago

      Good but you need better defenders.

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      1. Taribo West on a free
        15 years, 3 months ago

        Keep Kompany, Huth, Collins. Upgrade the others. Jara won't play enough for sure.

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        1. JCrosbie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          15 years, 3 months ago

          dont mind him , you dont need better defenders , but i dont see how ya made up for it with a heavyweight mid/for positions

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          1. JCrosbie
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            15 years, 3 months ago

            i mean you must have funds left over, with 1st glance of your team

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    2. stooshermadness
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      15 years, 3 months ago

      Hart will start every game for you, right ? So, save 1M and get a 4.0 back-up GK. Are you a Stoke fan ? Walters. Really ? Also, you are doubling down on Villa attack with N'Zogbia and Bent. Swap out Bent for RvP/Rooney(if you can find the money) or Suarez or Carroll or Hernandez.

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  4. Minty
    15 years, 3 months ago

    I'd love to say RMT but I've not even got that far yet!!
    Is it worth sacrificing a big hitting striker Rooney or RVP for first few weeks for Lamps in midfield given Chelseas opening fixtures. I cant see any other regular attacking options for them. I've already decided I need VDV in midfield
    Would then relying on say just Bent and 2 lesser strikers be too risky.
    And is it silly to go too top heavy say Bent Suarez RVP
    And do people pick teams based on a good core and 3 cheap subs?
    And why do fools fall in love??

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    1. Taribo West on a free
      15 years, 3 months ago

      Hasn't AVB said he might play Lamps as a holding mid?

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      1. Minty
        15 years, 3 months ago

        Thats like having Kylie at home and going to Grab a Granny nights surely not

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      2. yeates45
        15 years, 3 months ago

        He played deeper today, but from reports he made late runs into box, pinged the ball about for fun, and of course scored a pen...

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        1. Taribo West on a free
          15 years, 3 months ago

          He looked good for sure today. Against Kitchee.

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          1. yeates45
            15 years, 3 months ago

            Yes, poor opposition but only nailed on MF for Chelsea atm....

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    2. Babytigrrr
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      15 years, 3 months ago

      Must say, I was looking at Lamps but it appears he's being pulled back more... so not so sure now. Maybe go with Malouda instead. Also, RVP around week 4 when fixtures pick up? Need Man City cover too. Arrgh decisions, decisions.

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  5. Fray Bentos
    15 years, 3 months ago

    RMT?

    Given, De vries
    kompany, hughes, nelson, brown, orr
    yaya, nzog, downing, benayoun, walters
    rooney, drogba, rodallega

    0.5 in bank

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    1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      15 years, 3 months ago

      If I had to say - Rodallega out, too much of a gamble with Walters and Benayoun ... Great team though

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  6. mullenlad
    15 years, 3 months ago

    RMT

    Robinson, Given
    Baines, Kompany, Jose Enrique, Luiz, Rafael
    NZogbia, Sessegnon, Sinclair, Ferguson, Bale?
    Suarez, Aguero, Holt

    Cheers

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    1. Fray Bentos
      15 years, 3 months ago

      a bit defence heavy, and midfield light

      no idea how aguero will take to the prem

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      1. Knight Boooat
        15 years, 3 months ago

        He could be worth a shot Fray. Robinho scored on his debut and they're playing Swansea. Give it a thought.

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        1. Fray Bentos
          15 years, 3 months ago

          i prefer to go tried and tested at the season start

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        2. yeates45
          15 years, 3 months ago

          All depends on Tevez Saga for me... If Tevez stays hes a no brainer! On the other hand if he goes... Aguero might be worth a punt (Depending on cost)

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  7. Taribo West on a free
    15 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone mind if I plug my league code?

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    1. Taribo West on a free
      15 years, 3 months ago

      I take that as a no then. It's 1006-813. The more the merrier, and I post league update on my blog too.

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      1. yeates45
        15 years, 3 months ago

        Will join on up!

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      2. got_maxwell
        15 years, 3 months ago

        Joined

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      3. got_maxwell
        15 years, 3 months ago

        Loving the blog as well mate, looks the goods!

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        1. Taribo West on a free
          15 years, 3 months ago

          Shucks!

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      4. bobbydinho - Portland Irons
        15 years, 3 months ago

        H2H?

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        1. Taribo West on a free
          15 years, 3 months ago

          Only a classic league. It's hard enough keeping weekly posts up on the one league.

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  8. Paul
    15 years, 3 months ago

    can you all please RMT...
    given Al-habsi
    hughes kompany orr carragher simpson
    albrighton lampard downing toure moses
    rooney gervinho moore

    got 0.0 in bank..

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    1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      15 years, 3 months ago

      Carragher ... not even for 'Pool fans ...

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      1. JCrosbie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        15 years, 3 months ago

        haha "even pool fans"

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    2. got_maxwell
      15 years, 3 months ago

      If you want Pool defensive coverage go Skrtel, he and Baines were the only two outfield players last year to play every single minute in the PL. Liverpool got 14 clean sheets last year.

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  9. bobbydinho - Portland Irons
    15 years, 3 months ago

    6.0m league going to happen this season?

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  10. Demí
    15 years, 3 months ago

    I know it's the daily mail but still:

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2019539/Cesc-Fabregas-set-exit-Arsenal-agree-fee-Juan-Mata.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

    Arsenal are closing in on the £17.5million signing of Juan Mata from Valencia, a transfer which should clear the way for Cesc Fabregas to complete his move to Barcelona

    Price predictions for Mata if he comes?

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    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      15 years, 3 months ago

      Position prediction more like! The way things are going he'll be a £10m forward

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      1. yeates45
        15 years, 3 months ago

        God I hope not... Arsenal won't have any MF options soon!!

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        1. RevsFC
          15 years, 3 months ago

          +1, although as a gooner i'm glad to hear it.

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          1. yeates45
            15 years, 3 months ago

            Mata is a class act... less than £20m absolute bargin imo... Very similar to Silva, therefore will suit the Arsenal way!

            (would be interesting to see where Wenger played him... Can play AMC and LW)

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    2. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      15 years, 3 months ago

      8.5

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    3. yeates45
      15 years, 3 months ago

      between Toure and Silva price range... (£8-£9.5m)

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    4. Shakey
      15 years, 3 months ago

      Mata for less than £20 mil is quality business in current climate.

      I think he'll take time to adapt though. Not sure where Wenger will play him either, or how it'll affect Arsenal's system.

      Fabregas leaving is huge, as the side is mainly built around him.

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      1. Taribo West on a free
        15 years, 3 months ago

        COuld be a blessing in disguise - the amount of times they look for him, might take the shackles off.

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      2. AP
        15 years, 3 months ago

        Going to be an interesting season for Arsenal. New system? Certainly new players.

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        1. yeates45
          15 years, 3 months ago

          Potential for 4-4-2

          RVP, Gervinho

          Mata, Nasri, Wilshere, Walcott....?

          If Nasri goes then Ramsey.

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          1. NotoriousDRE
            15 years, 3 months ago

            actually thiking of going with Gervinho over Rvp to start out...

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          2. Shakey
            15 years, 3 months ago

            Can't see Gervinho playing as an out-and-out striker.

            Nor can I see Alexandre Sabretooth being dropped any time soon.

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        2. SammyD
          15 years, 3 months ago

          if fabregas leaves i might have to start supporting man utd 😉

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        3. AP
          15 years, 3 months ago

          If Arsenal get Mata for 15m after Liverpool spent 18m on Downing then.... kenny need sacking.

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          1. Demí
            15 years, 3 months ago

            This, so much this.

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            1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
              15 years, 3 months ago

              urgh, the 2 of you are arm-chair-tastic. Firstly what makes you think Kenny makes the bids? I'd imagine he identifies who he wants and let's the people upstairs take care of the rest. Secondly Dalglish is working on building a TEAM, which is not just a collection of the best players believe it or not. He's bought very well i think, all players who will give everything for the Liverpool shirt. Why would he care what they cost?

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              1. AP
                15 years, 3 months ago

                You're such a warrior for REAL fans everywhere. 😆

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                1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
                  15 years, 3 months ago

                  Or maybe i've just seen Dalglish build a great team before.

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                  1. applebonkers
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                    15 years, 3 months ago

                    what would a blackburn fan know about dalglish?...
                    oh, carry on 😉

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                  2. Shakey
                    15 years, 3 months ago

                    To be fair, we saw him build a team at Newcastle that wasn't so great.

                    Selling Ginola and Ferdinand to Sp*rs. Tut tut.

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              2. Demí
                15 years, 3 months ago

                That's true SD, and you're right.

                I guess i'm just looking at the two transfers individually and not the bigger picture.

                Sorry if me thinking Mata for £15m being better than Stewart Downing for £18m made you angry

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                1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
                  15 years, 3 months ago

                  I forgive you

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          2. applebonkers
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            15 years, 3 months ago

            the king's failings never happen. liverpool never lost to blackpool, west brom and west ham for example

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            1. applebonkers
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              15 years, 3 months ago

              someone bite my midnight wumming

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  11. Bio Hazard
    15 years, 3 months ago

    HOW ABOUT THIS TEAM? WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE IF ANYTHING?

    Hart Begovic

    Hangeland Kompany Huth Collins Samba

    O Hara Nzogbia Brunt Walters Silva

    Bent Doyle Odemwingie

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    1. Fray Bentos
      15 years, 3 months ago

      hart bergovic is a very pricey keeper pair - go for a 4 mil with hart

      other than that looking good

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  12. RevsFC
    15 years, 3 months ago

    RMT please

    Given/Al-habsi
    Kompany/Orr/Bardsley/Hughes/Alcaraz
    VDV/Yaya/Duff/Taarabt/O'Hara
    Bent/Rooney/Rodallega

    Wanted to have Jarvis but I'm avoiding players with injuries.

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    1. yeates45
      15 years, 3 months ago

      No chelsea cover for GW2 onwards?

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      1. RevsFC
        15 years, 3 months ago

        I don't want to sacrifice what I have for the sure starters on Chelsea. I liked Kalou but I was told he isn't going to get playing time.

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        1. applebonkers
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          15 years, 3 months ago

          kalou's points per minute is staggering, really shocked me earlier

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          1. RevsFC
            15 years, 3 months ago

            for the season I'm sure, but will he get playing time early on? I'm starting to think he might cuz essien is out for awhile apparently.

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            1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
              15 years, 3 months ago

              It's coz he come on and scores in the final 10-20 minutes... makes for a great PPM score

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            2. applebonkers
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              15 years, 3 months ago

              don't think essien makes a difference. attacking injuries would help kalou

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          2. yeates45
            15 years, 3 months ago

            Amazing isn't it... 1570 minutes... 10 goals, 5 assists, 6 clean sheets, 5 bonus points and a total of 121... Very tempting...

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            1. niko
              15 years, 3 months ago

              Lamps played 500 more minutes and only scored 9 points more.

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          3. RevsFC
            15 years, 3 months ago

            Alright would you drop yaya for Kalou and upgrade O'Hara?

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            1. yeates45
              15 years, 3 months ago

              Personally I don't see Toure getting as far forward as last year with the incoming Aguero... I think he will be used defensively this season...

              Kalou - Now if he came good, amazing choice...

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  13. JPeg
    15 years, 3 months ago

    Any thoughts appreciated.

    Given, Al Habsi.
    Baines, Kompany +1 of (Taylor, Simpson, Orr)
    Lamps, N'Zog, Taraabt, Sinclair, Barton.
    Zamora, Bent, Suarez.

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    1. yeates45
      15 years, 3 months ago

      The three rotational defenders - have you checked that their rotation gives you 6 home games?

      Love the Midfield!

      Solid strike force - 1 thing to keep an eye on Suarez's fitness - potential to be rested at start of season.

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    2. FPL Daniel
      15 years, 3 months ago

      which taylor is that?

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  14. yeates45
    15 years, 3 months ago

    A) Hart & Ruddy

    Or

    B) Given & Kenny?

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    1. JPeg
      15 years, 3 months ago

      B

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      1. yeates45
        15 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers, I am leaning more towards flexibility...

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  15. Headless
    15 years, 3 months ago

    RMT please

    Given DeVries

    Kompany Jagielka Luiz Johnson Olsson

    Barton Malouda Duff Sesegnon Moses

    RVP Suarez Beckford

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  16. Nomar
    15 years, 3 months ago

    Memo to self: Not going to mess around with my team tonight, lose track of the time and end up going to sleep at 2am with the same team line up I started off with hours earlier.

    Self, you are tired and need to get up early for work tomorrow. Go to sleep.

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    1. yeates45
      15 years, 3 months ago

      Amen, did the same! Now all I have is a back 5 chosen... Nothing else!

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    2. applebonkers
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      you're not alone nomar, you're not alone

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      1. Nomar
        15 years, 3 months ago

        Discipline needed. Eyelids heavy. Just don't do it! Close your macbook now and go to sleep............... yeah but, just a little tinkering won't hurt, will it?

        Must. Resist.

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        1. yeates45
          15 years, 3 months ago

          I said that exact line 45 minutes ago... Then spent 45mins deciding on a strategy for GK's - Argh!!!

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          1. Evasivo
            15 years, 3 months ago

            I'm happy with my keepers & front line...got the next few weeks to work out my def & mid

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            1. yeates45
              15 years, 3 months ago

              I am sold on my defence - works very well for first 6 games...

              Keepers is between:

              Hart & 4m
              or
              Given & Kenny (In a home rotation policy)

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    3. got_maxwell
      15 years, 3 months ago

      Don't kid yourself, you know very well you'll be up till 2am tinkering anyway, its an addiction!

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      1. LMNO
        15 years, 3 months ago

        I've pulled 3 sick days this week and this is all i've done. I can't believe it would ever get this bad....

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        1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
          15 years, 3 months ago

          hahahahaha. You got it bad

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          1. LMNO
            15 years, 3 months ago

            yea and its still only just midnight

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      2. yeates45
        15 years, 3 months ago

        Its what red bull was invented for late nights and early mornings!

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        1. Nomar
          15 years, 3 months ago

          Resisted.

          Then started watching vids of Taarabt on youtube instead.

          Just love his 2nd against Swansea last season when he nutmegs Joe Allen. Just the resignation in Allen's body language once Taarabt did it is priceless. Amost like, "yeah, you did me and just showed me up in front of all these people. Can I go home now?"

          http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Df1zdsceihc

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  17. Evasivo
    15 years, 3 months ago

    New site looks awesome, congratulations on all the hard work. Just wondering if they'll there be a mobile version of the site?

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    1. RevsFC
      15 years, 3 months ago

      Is the new site only available to members?

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      1. Evasivo
        15 years, 3 months ago

        Not that i'm aware of, think it's just the beta version that the members are testing before it goes live to everyone else.

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      2. Egg noodle
        15 years, 3 months ago

        right now, yes. but not for long!

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    2. dierstraights
      15 years, 3 months ago

      i remember when this place had no adverts and was free for all. 🙂 . traditionalist

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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        15 years, 3 months ago

        Seen the new site? If not you're gonna have a heart attack when you do

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        1. dierstraights
          15 years, 3 months ago

          nope...not a paying member this year
          whats different?

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          1. Evasivo
            15 years, 3 months ago

            come over to TFPL & i'll show you

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          2. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
            15 years, 3 months ago

            Well it's not one for the tradionalists shall we say? I guess it will just take a bit of getting used to although i like it just the way it is!

            Watch the game earlier? Looked like a decent workout, some fairly terrible viewing though. I thought Pedersen was woeful

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            1. dierstraights
              15 years, 3 months ago

              no i didn't get chance to watch it...
              we are a joke this season. hate to say it, but we are going down. first time i've ever felt that way

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

    Rate my thinking:

    Given/Kenny
    Kompany Baines Hughes Foley Simpson Tasrabt Lamps O'hara Vdv Dyer and Rooney Holt Zamora .... not happy !!

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    1. Call Me Old Fashioned
      15 years, 3 months ago

      a bit linear..

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      1. Evasivo
        15 years, 3 months ago

        That's a huge midfield

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    2. applebonkers
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      quite like it

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    3. yeates45
      15 years, 3 months ago

      5 heavy hitters is impressive...

      I also like... Hughes, Taarabt, & Zamora

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  19. RevsFC
    15 years, 3 months ago

    A. Yaya/O'Hara
    B. Kalou/Coleman
    C. Kalou/N'Zogbia and doing Bardsley>Salgado?

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    1. yeates45
      15 years, 3 months ago

      If I am honest A if you have to...

      I don't see value in City's MF...

      Yaya to N'zogbia... Saves 0.5m

      Then 6.5m could go on... Barton, O'hara, Jarvis, or Gamst Pedersen...

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  20. rowe17
    15 years, 3 months ago

    given (ruddy)
    kompany dunne hughes oshea (simpson)
    malouda vdv yaya taarabt (ferguson)
    RVP hernandez (ranger)

    Now... taarabt or sessegnon..... yaya or nzogbia......... hernandez or bent or carroll......

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    1. mr messi
      15 years, 3 months ago

      N'zog, Bent and I'm still undecided about Taarabt and Sess

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  21. Churchill
    15 years, 3 months ago

    Chelsea's André Villas-Boas tries different role for Frank Lampard.

    http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/jul/27/chelsea-frank-lampard?CMP=twt_gu

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    1. Shakey
      15 years, 3 months ago

      http://media.theonion.com/images/articles/article/795/onion_news1941_jpg_250x1000_q85.jpg

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      1. yeates45
        15 years, 3 months ago

        LOL!!!! Soon to be departing Yossi or Malouda wagons...

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        1. Evasivo
          15 years, 3 months ago

          Get to the back of queue Fatty

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      2. Churchill
        15 years, 3 months ago

        Class.

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  22. mr messi
    15 years, 3 months ago

    Why am I always .5 short of the perfect team?

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  23. damiang2233
    15 years, 3 months ago

    Raefal at 5.5m is a baragin surely? he will start every game with o'shea gone ya?

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    1. Shakey
      15 years, 3 months ago

      Da Silva should start every game at right back.

      Problem is, it won't always be the same Da Silva.

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      1. AP
        15 years, 3 months ago

        ^this.

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    2. yeates45
      15 years, 3 months ago

      Has done so far in pre season... 2 assists and a goal too..

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    3. andy85wsm
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      He and Fabio will rotate

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    4. Demí
      15 years, 3 months ago

      Fabio could take some of his game time.

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    5. mr messi
      15 years, 3 months ago

      No, Fabio could play

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      1. damiang2233
        15 years, 3 months ago

        Raefal is better than Fabio tho?.... and does Fabio not play the other side?

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        1. yeates45
          15 years, 3 months ago

          Taking preseason into account....

          Fabio has been rotating with Evra for the LB spot...

          Rafael has played 3 full 90mins... (Even when Smalling came on to go to RB... Rafael went to RW and scored)

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          1. damiang2233
            15 years, 3 months ago

            Yes looks like Rafael will be in my team so... and gibbs for Arsenal is sure full time on the pitch with clichy gone to city?

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            1. yeates45
              15 years, 3 months ago

              Cannot see any other competition for the place, unless Wenger has a 14 year old Roberto Carlos we've never heard of...

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              1. damiang2233
                15 years, 3 months ago

                Yup that what i was thinking i know have 3 cheap 5.5 defenders in gibbs, Rafael and Jageilka.... all i need now is 2 more defenders any ideas?

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  24. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    15 years, 3 months ago

    A lot of papers are reporting that Mata is joining Arsenal. I would be delighted with that! Im guessing Nasri will play the Cesc roll and Gervinho, Mata, Theo and Arshavin will battle it out on the wings of the 4-3-3.

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    1. andy85wsm
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      I like the thought of Nasri playing in a Fab role.

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      1. yeates45
        15 years, 3 months ago

        Did that in the 1t half of season and well look at his form....

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        1. yeates45
          15 years, 3 months ago

          first half of last**

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        2. Shakey
          15 years, 3 months ago

          No, no, no. This is such a common error.

          Most of the time Rosicky played in the centre and Nasri stayed on the right.

          Most of Nasri's big cores came when he was playing wide (Man City, Fulham, Sp*rs).

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          1. yeates45
            15 years, 3 months ago

            I do apologise... I presumed he played Centrally... I should check my stats before typing!

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            1. Shakey
              15 years, 3 months ago

              Apology accepted. :p

              In fairness, Nasri has played there before, although Wenger made it clear he preferred Nasri playing wide.

              Nasri's contract situation might change things though.

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      2. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        15 years, 3 months ago

        Alternatively, Fabregas could stay and Nasri might be the one to go :p

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    2. Shakey
      15 years, 3 months ago

      A big plus point for Mata is that he's way more versatile than Cesc.

      If we play a 4-2-3-1, the '3' of Mata, Nasri and Gervinho could swap positions into pretty much any combination.

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      1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
        15 years, 3 months ago

        Thatd actually work brilliantly imo.

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        1. AP
          15 years, 3 months ago

          Booo, can't we go back to the doom and gloom predictions for the arsenal rather than they might actually be pretty good.

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      2. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        15 years, 3 months ago

        I remember reading an article a month or so ago when we were first linked with him, it praised his attitude and personality, saying he's very intelligent off the pitch, so it shouldn't take him too long to setle. I think it said hes learnt English aswell.

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      3. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        15 years, 3 months ago

        True that, i liked the width we had against Colgne in the 1st half. Theo and Gervinho looked dangerous and we were attacking at speed. In the 2nd half, the likes of Rosicky and Nasri came on and they slow our play down too much sometimes.

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        1. Shakey
          15 years, 3 months ago

          In fairness, we had a much better side out in the first half.

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          1. Drip Doctor
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            15 years, 3 months ago

            http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/blogs/mirror-football-blog/Juan-Mata-Arsenal-videos-goals-skills-tricks-assists-Valencia-article776849.html

            Check out that nutmeg on Albiol.

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            1. Shakey
              15 years, 3 months ago

              He's such a good player. Need to take a step back on this though. Deal is far from done.

              However, I'd mark this down as a slightly more trustworthy source than the Daily Mail:

              http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Arsenal-set-for-talks-sign-15m-Juan-Mata-from-Valencia-which-would-clear-way-sell-Cesc-Fabregas-Barcelona-article777078.html

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              1. Drip Doctor
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                15 years, 3 months ago

                Yeah, it would be just like Arsenal to let the transfer slip away at the last hurdle. Not gonna get my hopes up just yet.

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    3. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
      15 years, 3 months ago

      Mata can do a very good job as a CM as well.

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  25. 4toon31
    15 years, 3 months ago

    Hart Bogdan

    Vermaelen Hangeland Kompany Simpson Wilkinson

    Bale Y Toure N'Zogbia Barton Taraabt

    Van Persie Zamora Jones

    Any suggestions for improvement?

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  26. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
    15 years, 3 months ago

    Me and Hunter have just been on the wrong end of the worst refereeing decision in the history of Fifa. Hunter was clean through, not a defender in sight, keeper comes out so Hunter pushed the ball around him, keeper completely takes him out with a slide tackle. Shouldve been a red and a freekick but nothing was given.

    To add insult to injury we lost the game, 3-2 having been 3-0 down at the time of the decision. Cup final and everything 🙁

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    1. greghammer95
      15 years, 3 months ago

      Damn.

      I'll join yas on there soon, aint been on it in ages.

      During the days I hardly have anything to do so will be on during the day if your around......?

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      1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
        15 years, 3 months ago

        Were done now. Yeah maybe 2mo.

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        1. greghammer95
          15 years, 3 months ago

          Oh yeah, thats what I meant. Hard to bounce straight back from a game like that.

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  27. Churchill
    15 years, 3 months ago

    Linky to TFPL anyone? I've errr, lost it.

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    1. Evasivo
      15 years, 3 months ago

      http://totalfpl.com/

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      1. Churchill
        15 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks.

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  28. bossa
    15 years, 3 months ago

    What do you guys think of Gareth Bale at 8m????

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    1. rowe17
      15 years, 3 months ago

      Dislike Bale completely so I would say nay to bale and pick up Nzogbia with a less expensive price tag.

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  29. mullenlad
    15 years, 3 months ago

    Attempt no. 2

    RMT
    Kenny, Moreira
    Baines, Kompany, Luiz, Rafael, Enrique
    VDV, NZogbia, Sinclair, Sessegnon, Ferguson
    Suarez, Aguero, Holt

    Cheers

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  30. rowe17
    15 years, 3 months ago

    20th try at a team lol...

    Given (Ruddy)
    Kompany Samba Dunne Hughes (Simpson)
    VDV Nzogbia Adam Taarabt (Ferguson)
    RVP Bent (Ranger)

    1.5 left in the bank

    Opinions on the team, and where I should throw that extra 1.5, if at all?

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    1. bossa
      15 years, 3 months ago

      Get someone better than Ferguson and Ranger.

      And stay away from Adam

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    2. applebonkers
      • Has Moderation Rights
      15 years, 3 months ago

      samba to ivanovic could make you a lot of points. keep an eye on the bosingwa/ivanovic situation

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    3. applebonkers
      • Has Moderation Rights
      15 years, 3 months ago

      and the money for adam and ranger could be turned into 2 far better players imo

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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        15 years, 3 months ago

        You not think there is a good chance Adam might continue to bowl along at Liverpool and pick up good points? Especially is Gerrard misses the start of the season, it will give him a great chance to establish himself in the starting XI. I his price is steep, FPL taking no chances on that one

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