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Projecting Value – The Midfielders

28 July 2011 1257 comments
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Today’s Members article is the third instalment focusing on player value. We turn our attentions to the top ten midfielders in our Members Projections area and analyse just why we anticipate each of them to be so budget-friendly Fantasy prospects in the upcoming 2011/12 campaign. With three of our top four are already justifying our hopes in early pre-season by finding the net in their respective clubs’ friendlies, some of the names are already blinking brightly on our radars…

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  1. rin-tin-tin
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    TIOTE

    any toon army followers out there know if he above will start many games this season and if hes likely to score well

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    1. Shakey
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      TIOTE

      Good player, but not a good FPL one. Doesn't score much and gets loads of yellows.

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      1. Drip Doctor
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        Faulk, apparently we've increased our bid for Jagielka. Decent? I suppose his versatility to be able to cover for song is good.

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        1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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          Sweet

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        2. Shakey
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          We were always going to go back in for him. Cahill, Samba & Mertesacker are all too slow (amongst other things) and Wenger has an obsession with defenders who start out as midfielders.

          He's not particularly tall, but he's pretty adept in the air.

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          1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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            Yeah? I wouldn't have said Jagielka is quicker than Samba but maybe you are right. Can't say i've really noticed Jags speed anyway

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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              Depends if Prescott's driving, I suppose ... 😉

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          2. Gnu
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            I can't see it, Jags is old school in that he treats the fooball like a hot potato, watch him, he skips and jumps round it like it's an alien. I don't see Wenger going for him.Samba - maybe cahill maybe...not Jag..imo

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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              Bloody Hell. I fully agree with this! 😀

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            2. Shakey
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              I'm not sure about that. He's always looked comfortable on the ball when I've seen him. Everton play a pretty direct game, so he's bound to hoof it from time to time, but he's miles better than Gary Cahill.

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      2. rin-tin-tin
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        cheerz was considering him as a sub but i'll look elsewhere

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  2. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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    Anyone know how to get FPL to save your password on chrome? Someone posted a link to it a few days ago...

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  3. Nolberto Solano
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    Begovic or Robinson?

    Luiz or Hangeland?

    I'm not choosing Given because i would rather have James Collins than any other defender at 5.5 mil, and already have 3 Villa players.

    I'm unsure about Luiz because he may be squad rotated with Alex

    Also heres my team:

    GK - Begovic or Robinson / De Vries (hopefully be first team)

    D - Luiz or Hangeland / Kompany / Collins / Alcaraz / Wilkinson

    M - N'zogbia / Taarabt / Sessegnon / Sinclair / Ferguson (4 mil)

    S - Rooney / Van Persie / Bent

    I chose Alcaraz mainly for Wigan's easy starting fixtures.

    I know that my team is heavily dependent on my strike force, but after looking at the expensive midefielders available there is a heavy risk on most of them (maybe except VDV). Also with RVP and Roon in my team i have two players who will probably rotate being my captain depending on the fixtures.

    Please comment 🙂

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    1. Marknlard
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      That midfield is pretty poor. Your captain choices are basically RvP and Rooney.

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      1. Marknlard
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        I know you realise that, but it's not a good thing!

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        1. Nolberto Solano
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          I just believe the mids i have chosen will play almost every game, be in the attacking third and take some set pieces for their respective teams.

          So i decided to opt for proven point scorers in my attack

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    2. MARVELLUS
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      I like it, tempted to go for 3 big strikers too, as I think the 4 MF's you've picked could get decent, but not amazing, returns.

      Look at rotation for GK choice, I'd stay away from Luiz.

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      1. Nolberto Solano
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        Cheers for the advice!

        Yeh i have my doubts on luiz. The rotation sound like a good idea also!

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    3. CFCTom
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      I think Chelsea's back four could well be:
      Bosingwa Ivanovic Terry Cole, at least for the first few games until Luiz and Alex are assessed, AVB hasnt played either yet because of injury and the Copa America.
      I'd go for Hangeland, seems a clumsy lanky player but Fulham are good defensively and Hangeland often gets a goal, dunno if Jol will be as defensive minded as Hughes was though.
      Al Habsi keeper? Bardsley instead of Collins?
      I'm unsure about Bent without the supply but yep it seems a good team, I'm a fan of spreading the budget a bit more and if it has to be a choice betweeb Begovic and Robinson I would have to say Begovic, I dont rate Robinson, though he gets assists from time to time.

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  4. Jas aka The age of Ozil is …
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    Scezcny

    Gibbs-@Ashwilliams-Briggs

    Duff-Sessegon-Sinclair-Ramsey-Maxi

    Bent-RVP

    Look above, in case you want to rate your team against the best possible lineup..

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    1. Marknlard
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      Got more than your fill of Arsenal players there.

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      1. Jas aka The age of Ozil is …
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        Yea, I'm a bit disgusted by it. Who would you drop out of the 4?

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        1. Marknlard
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          You're the one who knows the best possible lineup, you tell me.

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          1. Jas aka The age of Ozil is …
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            Would have to be Ramsey, or Scezcny. I'm not sure who United's #1 is because the guy playing now has been great on their pre-season tour.

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  5. Coach Taylor
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    Al-Habsi
    Hughes Kompany Rafael
    VDV Lampard N’Zogbia Y.Toure
    Ba Suarez Zamora
    Subs: Given,Bardsley,Simpson,Dyer

    Any advice would be appreciated

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    1. JPeg
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      I'm not gone on Bardsley this season. See him in a lot of RMTs. Sunderlan just signed two Full backs from United for a healthy price and I'd be surprised if they weren't used. They came for first team football and I'd be surprised if they don't get it. Rest looks standard.

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  6. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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    Ok first go at a RMT, what ya reckon?

    Given
    Cole Figueroa Orr
    Barton Nzogbia Lampard McCarthy/Moses
    Rooney RVP A.Johnson
    subs: Ruddy, Simpson, Brown, Sinclair

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    1. TheHazard
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      Unlucky, bottom of the page.

      Like your team, though. Especially with RVP and Rooney - only comment would be that there's no City players, which would concern me a bit. Can't see where you'd jettison a player to help you get Lescott or Kompany, but i would concern me to be without at least one of the two with the start they have.

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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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        I know, it is definitely a problem. Originally i actually had 3 citeh players (Kompany, Lescott and Silva) but they've all departed in the latest shake up. Lescott would probably be my first choice although it would probably mean doing Lampard > Malouda

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        1. TheHazard
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          I have the exact same problem as you but with Chelsea instead of City.

          The only way I can get round it is by loading up on City and Chelsea defender (I've gone for Luiz, Kompany and Lescott) and then having a relatively cheap midfield.

          Tricky one for sure. A marquee signing for Chelsea would be pretty helpful 🙂

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          1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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            I'm sure i'll flip between the two a few more times before the big kickoff and no doubt there will be a few more exciting arrivals. But i really do need some Citeh coverage i think, whatever happens!

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    2. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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      I think Bramble is a better option than Brown, as Brown is injury prone and might only last a few games into the season.

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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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        I agree. Oooooo and they are the same price. Ta man, swap done

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        1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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          Although those -2 points for OG's is a bit of a worry 🙂

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    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      Well - your forwards are brillianT!!! 🙂

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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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        What ya reckon to Andy Johnson? I reckon he could be quite a shrewd pick.... and cheap as chips

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          Kenny, (Moreira)
          Baines, Enrique, Senderos, (Bramble, Simpson)
          Malouda, Yaya Toure(c), De Jong, N’Zogbia, (Osman)
          Bent, Rooney(vc), Johnson A

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          1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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            Well that's the best recommendation you can get! No Arsenal players? Not the easiest of starts i suppose but it is Arsenal!

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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              GW4.

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          2. Gnu
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            Are you still tarting your wares around these parts M?

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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              I never stop, Gnu, I never stop ... 😉

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          3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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            PS - Senderos was Briggs, and has reverted to Briggs.

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            1. Gnu
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              Is Briggs a possible wee bargain, scored in Europa tie. Early days I know.

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              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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                Well, if I could be bothered, I could prove that I had him after the first European match. I'm beginning to believe it now, though.

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  7. Nolberto Solano
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    I just believe the mids i have chosen will play almost every game, be in the attacking third and take some set pieces for their respective teams

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    1. Xabi
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      but 3 play for newly promoted teams, 1 may pay off, 2 will fail, maybe all 3..

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  8. Jas aka The age of Ozil is …
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    Any Fantasy leagues up yet?

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    1. Xabi
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      ummm....^^^

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      1. Jas aka The age of Ozil is …
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        noted

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  9. Gnu
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    I asked this earlier now that a few 'others' are around I'll ask again.
    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2011/07/28/sergio-aguero-signs-for-man-city/comment-page-3/#comment-1760108

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    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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      I got him, mainly because of the uncertainty around the other attacking players.... oh and i don't much fancy FloMo (although i said that at the start of last season!)

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    2. applebonkers
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      yeah it's probably hemorrhoids gnu

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      1. Gnu
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        Again no -1 button.....

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        1. applebonkers
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          http://www.gifsoup.com/view3/1412113/jose-mourinho-o.gif

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          1. TheHazard
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            yoink

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    3. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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      Depends on who Chelsea sign for me. If it's Pastore, I'm gonna avoid, but if it's Modric I'll be seriously tempted.

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    4. Xabi
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      for 12mill its just too rich for me, i hate my team when he is in it as its all concentrated around 3 players, without him i can spread the wealth.

      with the massive increase in prices this year i just can't get him in, although in GW 2 and 3 i'll be hiding behind the sofa..

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  10. qwerty
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    Why is everybody mental about Cahill? Bolton with fooked up fixtures right from the start.

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    1. Xabi
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      only if he moves - only has 3 good games a season where he gets a brace and you're guaranteed to have him on your bench when he does it, i'm staying clear.

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  11. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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    Ivan Klasnic anyone?!

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    1. Xabi
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      haha, good one.

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    2. Drip Doctor
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      I was looking at Petrov. Then i looked at their fixtures....

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  12. Drip Doctor
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    Best South Park episode ever on veetle at the moment. The death of Eric Cartman.

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    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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      I heart veetle

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      1. Drip Doctor
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        Same here, it's awesome. Seeings as you've posted a rmt, it would be rude for me not too hay... It's only a rough one:

        Given Ruddy
        Baines Kompany Simpson Bramble
        Lamps Benayoun Taarabt Moses
        Rooney Grahem

        1 Def, 1 mid, 1 striker. 21.0m. It all depends on how much Aguero comes in at. Still undecided between Lamps and Malouda.

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    2. Xabi
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      I think you're forgetting the towelie episode

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    3. CFCTom
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      The best episode is the one where Cartman dresses up as Dog the Bounty Hunter, I AM THE DAWG!

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      1. Drip Doctor
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        Ha, yes, that is a great episode. Suppernanny one was hilarious aswell.

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  13. Gunners man 94
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    Anyone fancy Norwich to beat Wigan in Gw 1 @ 3/1 it's surely worth a punt considering what happened to Wigan on day 1 last year cheers lads

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    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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      Definitely worth a look although i reckon those odds could get bigger still

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      1. Gunners man 94
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        Ya same but how can bookies give Wigan at odds on what madness they are so inconsistent

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    2. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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      Oooh nice odds. Especially as it could be Wigan's first N'Zogbia-less game

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      1. Gunners man 94
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        I was thinking de same n zogbia was there playmaker & I really think Holt cud cause problems up front due to wigans poor defence odds may get bigger must wait and c but one to watch

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    3. Oz lotto
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      • 14 Years
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      i saw that aswell... although here in australia norwich are paying more like 7/2 😉

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      1. Gunners man 94
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        Not bad I heard canford cliffs was 6/1 over aswell 4 de Sussex stakes

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        1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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          They knew! Mind you so did most of the country. I certainly had my money on

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          1. Gunners man 94
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            Frankel a freak of nature some lucky person had 200,000 £ on him happy days 🙂

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            1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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              Was beautiful to watch, almost made up for watching poor Rewilding 🙁

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  14. qwerty
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    Zamora or Johnson?

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    1. Oz lotto
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      bobby z for sure. been in better pre season form and has more out and out talent than johnson. Also, i think johnson could be rotated with dembele

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    2. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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      Johnson ALL DAY

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      1. Oz lotto
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        y?

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      2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        😆 Enthusiasm!

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      3. qwerty
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        Moneywise, Johnson is much more tempting...

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        1. Oz lotto
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          actually ur probably right... given his history when he plays he scores well but the thing is how much will he play? for 5.5 would u go for him or holt?

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          1. qwerty
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            I've not seen that much into Holt. Was all about getting one forward from Fulham due to those fixtures.

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      4. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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        I should add i couldn't really advise anyone against going for Zamora, i just think Johnson might start well.

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    3. Drip Doctor
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      Johnson.

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    4. applebonkers
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      zamora, don't trust johnson to keep his place once dembélélélé is back

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        Ooo - I think you might actually be off the boil, there. 🙂

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        1. applebonkers
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          i know he's been getting praise pre-season but i just can't see dembélé on the bench whilst johnson is in the side. can't see jol playing all 3 either and can't ever see zamora not starting

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          1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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            Zamora and to a lesser extent Dembele are too good to drop.

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          2. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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            I think Jol rather likes Andy Johnson and if he starts the season well i think he will keep his place. I see Zamora was subbed tonight ahead of Johnson? Was that injury related?

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            1. applebonkers
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              no idea. was too busy raiding fridges

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  15. cheeky_ash
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    guys...

    Quick poll - RE:Aguero cost.

    I'm going for 11M

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    1. Demí
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      10m

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    2. Gnu
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      Name me the certs for Man C and how much they cost....still excited?

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    3. Oz lotto
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      nah. 10 i reckon... 11 for a player that hasnt played a day in the PL? its more physical than La Liga and if David Silva is anything to go by iw ould avoid him early just to let him settle in.

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    4. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      9.0

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      1. cheeky_ash
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        I think he'll be an awesome signing...

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    5. applebonkers
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      10

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    6. CFCTom
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      10.5

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    7. jmiljan
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      11

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  16. Oz lotto
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    Anyone from the UK... What are sunderland paying to beat Liverpool on opening day?

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    1. CFCTom
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      I saw them at 7/2 at Paddy Power but its always changing, doesn't matter though, they won't do it.

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    2. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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      Not enough

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      1. Oz lotto
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        well im aussie and down here they are paying 8/1... what a joke!

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        1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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          Well that is a bit of a joke. Can you get on betfair? As you could take those aussie odds and just trade it off

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          1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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            lol i say that, i've just checked Betfair and they are 8.8 😀 😀

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          2. Oz lotto
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            what u mean?

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  17. cheeky_ash
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    1. Ferdinand

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  18. cheeky_ash
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    3 Gazza

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  19. Jas aka The age of Ozil is …
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    Anyone know what's going on with Newcastle, who's any good in midfield?

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    1. Oz lotto
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      Barton, cabaye or jonas

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      1. Jas aka The age of Ozil is …
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        Thinking Jonas, but meh

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      2. Jas aka The age of Ozil is …
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        Ben Arfa gonna play?

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        1. Oz lotto
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          Not a chance first couple gw's

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  20. qwerty
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    I've planned to go with VdV for GW1, before subbing him for Malouda before GW2. I got thinkering. VdV at home against Everton. How much damage can he make? David Silva seems much more profitable. He's cheaper, has a better team around him and I don't need to sub him because of bad fixtures.

    Thoughts?

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  21. maglia rosa
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    not an RMT as such any thorts or suggestions greatly accepted, is it wise to have 3 villa in starting squad? leaves me with 2 mill in the bank for the 1st transfers in week 3

    given...proven quality at this level, great value, good rotation up to wk9, would expect big ek to increase defensive strength at villa, save points

    kenny...good rotating keeper with given, BOL WBA AVL BLA 1st 4 home games

    jagielka...QPR AVL WIG at home in 1st 5 games, gives an eve presence without the baines price tag for their easier than most start to the season, gotta have a good start sooner or later, good way to access the arsenal def if he moves to north london

    kompany...reclassiified as a defender this season, 17 (i think) clean sheets last year for citeh, nailed on starter home or away most weeks, good value and access to citeh back line

    jose enrique...attacking dimension to his game, very promising early set of fixtures for new and rotates well with new for good home games, would be a good way to access the pool defense if he goes to merseyside

    hughes...AVL BLA MCY QPR only citeh a difficult home fixture in 1st 4.one of the better 5.0 def options? scored well last season,an ok rotation with everton for home games 1st 6 games

    bardsley...maybe the best value defence around? links very well with newcastle, another good point scorer last season at that price bracket

    sessegnon...oop, price, value, form at the end of last season a good indicator considering their injuries, and carried that form thro to pre season, this seasons bosselli???

    silva...one of the better options for citeh mid, liked by mancini with a good season last time out, wanted citeh attacking coverage, great 1st fixture and one of the better than average starts for the big sides

    taarabt...fulcrum of the qpr side, potentially good opening fixtures and really cudnt hope for more for a promoted side as more likely to start well, on fire last year in the championship, good value

    albrighten...transfers out of villa mean a likely starter with increased role, did well last year and gives the budget (better value)? accessebility to the villa attack over nzogbia, couldnt wish for a better opening set of fixtures

    moses...goals to be scored in playing the 3 promoted sides 1st 3 games, nzogbia leaving means an increased role, good value at 5.0 price range

    bent...great opening fixtures, on pens, scores maybe irregularly but is the central threat for villa with potentially good supply line, almost certainly one of the better starts (fixtures wise) this season

    zamora...very similar to villas start, when fit and not broken think he always looks threatening, joll will use him well, likely starter, think fulham have the best start (fixtures wise) in the whole league attacking pottential wise with only man city at home in wk 5 only big club to play

    torres(really???)...have to have chelsea attacking coverage for opening squad, proven quality (has to come good surly, but hope he fails misserably), potentially explosiveconsidering some of the opposition chelsea have in the opening 9 games

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    1. maglia rosa
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      or is this a little much, very long appologies if a bit ott

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      1. TheHazard
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        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        I read as far as
        is it wise to have 3 villa in starting squad? leaves me with 2 mill in the bank for the 1st transfers in week 3
        And I would say you have the cart before the horse on this one. Fulham are pretty strong at home, so I wouldn't want three Villa players for a trip there. I'd be hesitant to have two. By contast, going from one Villa to two after week one for their good run of home games looks a little better.

        /mytwocents

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    2. Oz lotto
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Based on CURRENT position of chelsea, drog is the way to go... but wait til all friendlies are played out.

      Im guessing ur a liverpool fan if u want torres to fail that much :p

      the rest of ur team is solid but with jagielka and enrique (pending he doesnt move to liverpool) i dont know how many clean sheets u will get.

      Also, with Brown and O'Shea at sunderland, Bardsley is a risk... go for O'shea

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      1. maglia rosa
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        you jus dont know how much i deliberated over calling torres by his name or 'that c**t' that my mates usually get 😆

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    3. Shhh... I Should Be Working
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      Top work... cheers.

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      1. maglia rosa
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        • 15 Years
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        cheers gents much appreciated....cut and paste for a look tomora i reckon....and dont be too harsh on me if you see this posted again in the weeks to come 😉

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    4. Stat virgin
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      More RMTs should be like this, it's interesting to see people's reasoning!

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    5. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
      • 16 Years
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      I stopped reading at ''jagielka…QPR AVL WIG at home in 1st 5 games'' .
      Went to change my team, didnt realise their fixtures were that good!

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      1. maglia rosa
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        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        are you soup from last season soup or man?

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      2. applebonkers
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        😆 exactly my thoughts at tim cahill o'clock yesterday

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        1. maglia rosa
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          • 15 Years
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          least u didnt change ur name ab....think i had an email bout you and twitter ab btw.....all good stuff

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  22. Bad Seed
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    • 14 Years
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    1) Senderos

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  23. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
    • 16 Years
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    Best way to stop Barca...

    http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/soccer-insider/post/fc-barcelona-tries--and-fails--to-practice-near-white-house-on-national-mall-in-washington/2011/07/28/gIQA1hbnfI_blog.html

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    1. TheHazard
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      😆

      Although I was expecting the link to mention 'a rainy night in Stoke' to be fair.

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  24. berba is class
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    Given

    Enrique Kompany Cole

    Moses O'Hara Taarabt Nzogbia

    Torres Rooney Bent

    SUBS ruddy Sessegnon Orr Simpson

    what do think?? yes i am heavy on strikers but i dont see much points from midfield and i feel striker will be the main scores this year

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  25. jmiljan
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Torres or Drogba?

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    1. Oz lotto
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      the Drog Dog for ceretain

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    2. CFCTom
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      Having watched all their pre season games, definetely Drogba, Torres is still looking poor, personally I think he doesnt care anymore, massive paychecks here at Chelsea and hes sorted for life once his contract is up, Drogba is looking sharp and strong, has scored a few goals although technically one was an goal by their keeper but I only see AVB choosing him as our central striker.

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      1. jmiljan
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        Thank you very much, Tom.

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        1. Oz lotto
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          • 14 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          at 10.5 he will be very much worth it... then the question pops into y head of malouda or drogba?

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          1. jmiljan
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            I have Malouda, too. But I would striker from Chelsea, because they have good start. In GW4 striker from chelsea (probably Drogba) replace with Suarez.

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            1. Oz lotto
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              • 14 Years
              14 years, 4 months ago

              Malouda is essentially a striker anyway. He scores very regularly and assists even more.

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          2. CFCTom
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            If it has to be a choice of the two then Malouda, almost certain to be the left winger providing there are no signings plus he has looked good too, and I do think Torres will be given chances so Drogba could be subbed a lot more than Malouda, no reason you cant get them both. Cept budget and team restraints and ting.

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            1. Oz lotto
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              • 14 Years
              14 years, 4 months ago

              I think Benayoun could have Coaches Pet written all over him no? He has been in good form but a true fantasy player at Chelsea... that remains to be seen.

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              1. CFCTom
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                AVB clearly likes him yes, but hes a good player and unless we buy Pastore which would be a big waste of money, he'll play the 'creative' role that people seem to think is vital, hopefully he'll stay injury free and may well be a Charlie Adam of 2011/2012, consistency is my main worry for him.

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            2. jmiljan
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 4 months ago

              Malouda and Drogba are good tandem because Chelsea have really good start. They can take a lot of points. If they do not meet my expectations can be replaced later with Suarez or Adam.

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              1. CFCTom
                • 14 Years
                14 years, 4 months ago

                I expect Suarez to have a good start to the season but I do forsee an injury mid-season with the lack of summer break, and yes Malouda and Drogba, I would think, will be our two highest scorers, points-wise probably goals-wise aswell if Lampard doesnt play well or often.

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  26. Oz lotto
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    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on young Matt Briggs... Jol seems to adore him and could be worth a shout i reckon... He started in their europa league qualifying with Hughes, Hangeland, Riise and Baird all playing... Senderos and Salcido are the only 1st team defenders that didnt play and he is not a rotation risk with either. Could it be that Jol is wanting to play him in a more advanced role throughout the season?

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    1. The Holy One
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Schwarzer
      Baird Hughes Hangeland Riise
      Duff Etuhu Murphy Dempsey
      Johnson Zamora

      Is the Fulham team imo so no is my guess.

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      1. Oz lotto
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        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        That was exactly my thought as well but thought it was worth discussion.

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        1. The Holy One
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          I guess another option could be 4-2-3-1 with Dempsey behind Zamora and Riise/Brigs as the winger but it looks like Jol always plays 4-4-2. He hasn't dropped Andy Johnson so far.

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          1. Oz lotto
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            • 14 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            yeh nah... dont think will happen Narwhal... good thinking though

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    2. Gnu
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      Noted! at 4m a reasonable shout

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      1. Oz lotto
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        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        He will be the first in for my team if Fulham get an injury... Riise is getting old so maybe he could rotate with Briggs... Just judging by his pre season form the man could be like Bale... Start out as a very attacking full back and then craft himself into a gun winger. One to watch for the future to say the least.

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        1. Alex Hunter
          • 15 Years
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          didn't riise just do his hampstring in today during his warm-up?

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          1. Oz lotto
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            • 14 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            ur joking? not that i've read.

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            1. Alex Hunter
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              14 years, 4 months ago

              just read on daily mail: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2019931/RNK-Split-0-Fulham-0-Cottagers-survive-tough-test-Croatia.html

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  27. Bad Seed
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    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    The ideal situation is that Aguero is priced with lingering Tevez in mind. Then Tevez leaves.

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  28. Oz lotto
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    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Now... through preseason drogba looks to be asserting himself as the prefered spear head to chelseas attack... Would we pick him or Malouda?

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    1. Drip Doctor
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Both.

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    2. The Holy One
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      Yes. Freekicks and corners would be nice.

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  29. Fran
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    Want to guess which players Liverpool are going to get rid of from this?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntrABnDb6DI

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  30. Bad Seed
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    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    a) nzog + rooney

    b) silva + suarez

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    1. Alex Hunter
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      tough one, but i'd go with A because of rooney on pens while none of the others are and both are proven bp magnets.

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      1. Bad Seed
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        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        i've had b) in mind for days but now a) looks irresistible...

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        1. Alex Hunter
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          plus, i'd wait and see the news on whether suarez will start or not. i'm not making any more moves until the final days when things are more clear. no point in moving players in/out when you don't know yet how teams will end up.

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