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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. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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    Anyone getting Everton cover outside of the defence?

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    1. maglia rosa
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      thanks for your reply soup or man on the prev page, can i ask if your soup from last season?

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      1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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        There is a difference between me and Soop, if thats what youre wondering.

        I was Supermanderson/ Chuck Norris for most of last season.

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        1. maglia rosa
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          😳 sorry man avin a mare following who is who cheers

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          1. applebonkers
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            i was called mcgurn last season

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            1. Bad Seed
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              ha! where did u actually come last season appleb?

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              1. applebonkers
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                40k

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            2. maglia rosa
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              jus replied to u on the last page ab....:lol: at mcgurn

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    2. Dan
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      Really don't know, their fixtures are amazing but they have the most boring mediocre players in FPL terms. Cahill is too expensive without seeing some form, maybe Beckford could be worth it but he still isn't the most prolific.

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      1. Get up ya bum
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        Osman could be worth a look

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    3. applebonkers
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      yes cahill. never owned him last season but fancy a crack the first five gameweeks, then swap for VDV

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  2. Fran
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    Arsenal Transfer Shcoker

    Forget Man City and their massive transfer, Arsenal are set for something bigger as they fight to stay in the top four. Consider your fantasy football team again when you read this article below:

    http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3720784/Arsenal-land-Juan-Mata-Phil-Jagielka-is-next.html

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    1. King Eric, in America
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      Such drama. From you, Fran - as always.

      Mata is something 'bigger' than Aguero? Hmm.

      And I'm American and links to The Sun make me scoff. Please.

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      1. Get up ya bum
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        😀

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  3. Dan
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    SuperDunny are you around?

    Will Hanley be a starter? Not many great options at 4.0.

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    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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      If we lose Samba maybe but probably not.

      Salgado Samba Nelsen Givet

      or

      Salgado Nelsen Givet Olsson

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      1. Dan
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        Ahhhhh

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  4. Fran
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    Any guesses how much new boy Aguero will cost?

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    1. niko
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      10-11

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    2. Bad Seed
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      hopefully it'll be driven down by the fact tevez is still around, but i reckon 10.5

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    3. Burton
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      I reckon £11M. The guy is class, only really Messi does it better.

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      1. King Eric, in America
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        Stop it. Really. 'Only Messi' ...

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  5. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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    So many players not even in the FPL game. Formica, Adebayor, Bellamy, Bridge etc.

    Not that Id have any of them, except Ade if he went out on loan.

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    1. Oz lotto
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      Adebayor is back at madrid for now :s

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    2. Lucas Leiva
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      Formica might of tempted me for a cheapie.

      Citeh's new defender (not that he'll play much) and Norwich's winger from Brighton are missing too.

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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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        There is a decent chance he'll be OOP as well. FPL will probably have him as a midfielder and he will be playing off a lone front man if pre season is anything to go by

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    3. applebonkers
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      i'd look at adebayor and boyata if they loan them out

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  6. Fran
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    Anyone knows who will be the norwich and qpr defenders?

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  7. Big Bad Barry
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    Barton or Sinclair hmmmmm!
    Can't decide

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    1. The Holy One
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      Sinclair.

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    2. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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      Barton

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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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        I actually have them both at the mo but Barton would definitely be much choice.

        He's been there, seen it and got the yellow card

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    3. Zep
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      Sinclair.

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    4. maglia rosa
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      barton for me

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    5. maglia rosa
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      looks like u av the casting vote st george 😆

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  8. Big Bad Barry
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    Not alot in it then I'm still undecided. Better check fixtures

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    1. Zep
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      He's in my team purely on the basis that he rotates perfectly with Taarabt and he's definitely on pens...

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  9. Big Bad Barry
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    Maybe just go ohara!

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  10. Mikaelsen
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    Havent seen many people include Dirk Kuyt in their RMT's.

    Is there a reason?? I have him in mine atm.

    Surely he is a player with point making potential.

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    1. Blackstar
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      Expensive!

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  11. Oz lotto
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    Hey guys... RMT please. Any improvements

    Given Ruddy
    Clichy Kompany Hughes simpson orr
    Malouda Silva O’Hara Moses Nzogbia
    Rooney Suarez Holt

    I have 0.5 in the bank and plan on changing clichy to Luiz/Alex, depending on whoever partners Terry in GW 1. Thoughts?

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    1. Zep
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      I quite like it...

      Obviously you'll be keeping tabs on the Suarez news... if he isn't back in time you could consider Zamora and upgrade your defense with the extra cash...

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      1. Oz lotto
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        thanks! exactly... and that will work in my favour as people who aren't in the know will take Suarez out after week 1 which will drop his price!
        I have a sneaking suspicion that Ivanovic at 7.0 could be safe. He can play wide and central.

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      2. McDog
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        I like it. Exactly my thoughts with regards to Luiz/Alex too.

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    2. applebonkers
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      decent shout. only potential issue with the chelsea defence is away at stoke could persuade AVB to play ivanovic and alex in gw1 and then two nice home games he could easily change to bosingwa and luiz? horses for courses

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      1. Oz lotto
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        thanks for the insight bonkers. Good thinking there aswell. the fullback position will rotate more than half backs. I have a feeling it will be Luiz; younger, faster fresher.

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  12. yanky
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    anybody nervous that taarabt and sinclair will nosedive in price if they flop the first few weeks? They are selected by quite a bunch of managers...

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    1. Oz lotto
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      thats y i've avoided. then jump on one of em because they will come good with both scoring at least 100

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  13. mikeh598
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    Does anyone know is Rafael is solid to start in Manure's back four?

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    1. Oz lotto
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      i;d avoid. even in O'Shea's departure it is a still a rotation risk. Ferguson likes a versatile defence and i think we could see fabio and even smalling rotate through RB.

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      1. mikeh598
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        Cool. Thanks for the tip.

        Any suggestions for a good 4.5/5.0 defense combo to rotate?

        I already have Hughes.

        Thanks

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        1. Oz lotto
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          yeh... maybe o'shea and salgado? whats the rest of your defense?

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          1. mikeh598
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            Kompany Hughes Simpson

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            1. mikeh598
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              And I have 9.5 to spend. (I know pretty shitty defense, but I couldn't help it)

              Just looking for two consistent starters I can strategically rotate...

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    2. King Eric, in America
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      I was with you until 'Manure'

      And SAF rotates defense least of the team. O'Shea was never a risk to Fabio or Rafael. Or anyone.

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      1. mikeh598
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        So... you are saying Rafael will be getting consistent starts?

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        1. King Eric, in America
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          Rafael is 60-70% the starter at RB. The community shield will help make the case.

          He was first choice (over Fabio) until his injuries late last year ... Fabio did very well in his absence ... but Rafael seems to be getting the love in this preseason.

          SAF would rotate Jones into RB before Smalling, imo.

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          1. mikeh598
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            Thanks for the help.

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          2. Get up ya bum
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            You sure it was just injuries Eric? I got the impression that saf's favour swung to fabio at the end of the season. There was a couple headless chicken performances and defensive shockers from rafa and fabio looked more composed when he came in.

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            1. King Eric, in America
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              I agree SAF swung to Fabio - and that he played quite well. I just think it's a toss-up right now ... hence their cheap pricing by FPL.

              Gun to my head I'd say Raf ... because he started earlier than Fabio and because of his head-butt with Tevez 😀

              Based on last season, I'd say Fabio was the better defender and Rafael the better offensive player ... I'm just guessing SAF will go offensive with his wing backs.

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              1. Get up ya bum
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                Yeah fair points. Certainly too much doubt to start with either imo. No gambles from the start for me this year 🙂

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                1. King Eric, in America
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                  Agreed there. Right now I'm going Roon for United coverage. I'm staying away from United defense until fixtures lighten up/things get a bit more predictable in the back four.

                  I like to put 2-3 gambles at the start on the team ... right now, it's Holt, Taarabt, and a defender to be named. Looking for rapid price rises while still minimizing risk. Avoiding the Raf/Fab for the mo.

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                  1. Get up ya bum
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                    Yeah I'm starting with shrek too. Avoiding taraabt though.

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  14. Mikaelsen
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    Kuyt anyone?

    I know 10 is expensive but surely he is worth the gamble.

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    1. mikeh598
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      Why not VDV? Seems like a better FPL bet.

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      1. mikeh598
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        Well, I'm concerned he might suffer from rotation. Adam, Maxi, Downing, Meireles, Gerrard... too many mids at Liv.

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        1. Mikaelsen
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          Yeah, you might be right.

          Not sure how they plan on lining up.

          However its the same with most big teams this season.

          ManU's midfield

          Liverpools midfield

          Man City's midfield. If Tevez stays, Mancini might play him on the left with Aguero as striker.

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          1. mikeh598
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            Don't see that happening. It would be a dream, but Tevez has one foot out the door.

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    2. King Eric, in America
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      Kuyt is only 'off the radar' until we see what a starting midfield is for 'Pool and how recent signings will affect his play.

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      1. Burton
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        That said, with Suarez and Carroll, and the endless midfield options, he can't be seen as a serious investment.

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        1. King Eric, in America
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          Personally, I would agree. Of course, I refused to pick him up late last year because I was not a believer and that burned me. For weeks. Ugh.

          That said, although I like Kuyt in general, I believe his FPL prospects are too speculative to warrant a 10.0 pricetag at this point.

          Suarez/Carroll for liverpool coverage, imo.

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  15. Mikaelsen
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    I have him also.

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  16. Get up ya bum
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    Dobbie & holt
    or
    Hoolahan & graham?

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    1. Burton
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      B I think. Though maybe just graham and someone else.

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      1. Get up ya bum
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        Cheers. Got a feeling about hoolahan doing well this season. Probably more worried about graham tbh

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        1. Jönny
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          Hoolahan keeps cropping up in my thinking too... I quite like the look of Norwich for some under-the-radar bargains. I'd say their fixtures are at least as good as QPR and Swansea's for the first 6 games, arguably the best of the 3, barring Chelsea GW3 obviously.

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          1. Get up ya bum
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            Yeah gw 1,2,4 look like good opportunities for returns from hoolahan & holt. Norwich will go balls out attacking like blackpool last season too, probably suicidal but should lead to attacking returns. I think Qpr & swansea will be take a more cautious approach.

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  17. jamie20
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    whats everyone think of this one...

    given/kenny

    baines/kompany/cole/de laet/simpson

    barton/taraabt/sinclair/n'zogbia/silva

    rooney/rodallega/zamora.

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    1. mikeh598
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      Who is on your bench?

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      1. Oz lotto
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        just by looking it'd be De Laet, Simpson and Sinclair for GW1

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        1. mikeh598
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          Team looks great. Well balanced.

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          1. Oz lotto
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            yeh i really like it aswell. Midfield might be a light on and could struggle to produce on a few ocassions but its good.

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            1. jamie20
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              cheers lads, might be on to something with this one then 🙂 i have chopped and changed several times :-/ Got several set piece takers in there but my concern was my defence being heavy and midfield light. You have quashed those fears

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  18. mikeh598
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    O'Shea (5.0) or Johnson (5.0)

    and

    Alcaraz (4.5) or Salgado (4.5)

    Mix and match to add up to 9.5

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  19. Jönny
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    So, Victor Moses... the real deal, or the new Boselli?

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    1. Get up ya bum
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      Not boselli as he's been blooded into the prem slowly and played his whole career in England. Unlike boselli it's easier to know what to expect.
      He's not going to match n'zogbia's wigan returns but should be a solid pick at 5.0

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  20. dsanchez78
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    Are you guys still getting those login issues? No matter how many times you change your password it still happens. Used to be able to bypass it once you got the login error by clicking login at the top, now it wont even allow me in!!! What a POS this new site is!

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    1. Oz lotto
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      when u log in... it will say wrong password. just click on 'Home' right above the email part and you will be in.... I think

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      1. Get up ya bum
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        I just click login twice. Always works the 2nd time.

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        1. dsanchez78
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          nope.. not working at all for either suggestion. Used to be able to bypass this bullsh1t error by clicking login on the top right, now its just returning back to the home page not logged in. Im about to snap something!

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          1. Get up ya bum
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            Hmm that sucks. Email fpl. The new site was clearly rolled out still fairly buggy.

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          2. Jönny
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            Yeah I'm having issues with it. Try refreshing the page when it takes you back to the homepage, this sometimes works for me.

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  21. LaLaLand
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    here is my team with reasons please critisise

    given (ruddy)
    huth hangeland alcaraz (simpson gabbidon)
    VDV taarabt nzogbia titoe ferguson
    suarez RVP rooney

    given is best choice outside the pricey top 4 keepers who do not get enough points compared to midfield and strikers

    huth and hangeland are the best fpl pointswise outside the expensive baines cole vidic trio and are significant cheaper. considered getting in players such as rafael and gibbs who could be regulars for top 4 but noticed players such as sagna and evra who are 1st teamers still got less points despite more clean sheets
    kompany who was best cb last season only got 96 points so i see greatest points return in the likes of huth hangeland and considering samba or cahill if they move to big 4

    vdv best midfield option imo and nzogbia is a class act.. taarabt if he can perform at pl level will be by far the bargain of season having watched him many times truly is some player

    gone for 3 big strikers as i believe other midfielders( fab gerrard lampard) are overpriced and so best value in strikeers this year... only 2 strikers that can break this trio is aguero and tevez wil wait to see how man city use them

    big downside to the team is the bench is very weak and taking a huge gamble on inuries there

    any thoughts?

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    1. Oz lotto
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      despite your top heaviness i dont mind it. Midfield is good but tiote is a huge liability and looks like u will have to play him 50% of the time... Your defence doesn't have enough CS's at all...

      YOur reasoning behind spending heavy on forwards doesn't make sense as a defender who will score 150 is worth 7-8 whereas a striker will be 10-12

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      1. LaLaLand
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        so dya think i should downgrade huth and hangeland to kompany and johnson and remove alcaraz?

        really dont wanna change the strikers if possible untill i see agueros price/ tevez starting or not

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    2. Burton
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      Huth and Hangeland will surely do worse than last season. Huth was the luckiest player in the league, and hangeland will suffer from Jol's attacking bent.

      Kompany's yer man.

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      1. Oz lotto
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        exactly. or clichy. i think wolves opening run is ok and Johnson is a prospect as he scores legitimate goals, unlike huths lottery type goals where he happens to be on the goal line for a tap in.

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        1. Get up ya bum
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          Huth takes heaps of shots for a cb. Even scored a couple from outside the box.
          I wouldn't touch him for 6.0 though.

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  22. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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    Just realised if I spin my chair to the right it causes more interference with the radio. It's been a productive day.

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    1. The Rock
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      What happens if you spin it to the left?

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      1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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        Radio stays interference free.

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        1. The Rock
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          WOW.. Mind blowing stuff there Soup, good work! 😀

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          1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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            Fascinating stuff alright 😛

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  23. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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    Right rmt....

    Given Al Habsi
    Cole Kompany Bramble Simpson Orr
    Lampard Sessegnon Ireland Moses Taarabt
    Rooney Suarez Zamora

    -Given and Al Habsi rotate well.

    -Cole and Kompany will play every week, and one of the other 3 will play depending on fixtures. Simpson and Bramble rotate well 90% of the time, and Orr can fill in the other 10%.

    -Lamps will play every week, while the other 4 and Zamora will be rotated for 4 spots in the team.

    -Rooney and Suarez could change depending on Aguero's price, Tevez's whereabouts and Suarez's fitness gw1.

    Thoughts?

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    1. King Eric, in America
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      Similar to kine, except your Suarez is my Baines. I don't know enough about Villa, this year, to know how wise Ireland is. I like the squirt, even though he can be a plonker.

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

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    2. NLB
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      Like it a lot! Only 4 different picks then me (identical backline)...great minds right
      Ireland is a gamble, but you need at least one or two of those in the side for good measure

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  24. LaLaLand
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    i really dont understand how kompany only got 95 points even nedum onouha lescott and zabaleta outscored him ?!

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    1. The Rock
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      Wait for it..Wait for it..Wait... here it comes..

      He was classed as a midfielder last season so missed out on all the cleanies and extra points for goals.. mind you, he did pick up a point for every clean sheet but still...

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    2. Get up ya bum
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      He was listed as a mid. 1 point for cs instead of 4

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    3. Ini
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      He was classed as a middy..

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    4. King Eric, in America
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      Kompany was classed as a mid last year ... so he 'lost' 3 points for every clean sheet.

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  25. McDog
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    test.....

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  26. Dave1966
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    Trying to get a balanced team with plenty of options and came up with this:

    Given, Ruddy
    S Taylor, Gibbs, Jagielka, R Dunne, Kompany
    O'Hara, Albrighton, VDV, Silva, Moses
    Rooney, Graham, Carroll

    What do you think advice welcome please.

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    1. LaLaLand
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      gibbs is rotation risk
      carroll has been hopeless all preseason looks so unfit suarex better option and cheaper

      good other than that

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      1. McDog
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        You'de want a Chelsea attacker in there. I wouldnt bother doubling up on Villa defence either

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        1. Dave1966
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          Too much rotation risk with chelsea players im going to wait and see who plays for them first

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      2. Dave1966
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        Who is going to rotate with Gibbs?

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        1. LaLaLand
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          i can see wenger playing eboue there has done so before cant see gibbs being ready to play week in week out

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          1. Dave1966
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 11 months ago

            Ok cheers for advice its getting harder each year to get nailed on players 🙁

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  27. Joga Bonito®
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 11 months ago

    After days of boredom, studying and tinkering, this is what I've came up with.

    Reina (Al Habsi)
    A. Cole, Hangeland, M. Richards, Kompany, (Simpson)
    VDV, Sinclair, Taarabt, (Brunt, Ephraim)
    Bent, Suarez, K Davies

    Davies, Taarabt and Brunt would be rotated depending on fixtures. Also by choosing mids around 6.5 mil, if players aren't preforming there's lots of others who are affordable to put in their place. e.g. Sessegnon for Taarabt.

    What do you think?

    Be gentle ;o)

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    1. The Rock
      • 17 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      Not so sure about doubling up on City Defenders, not too sure on Davies and i have no idea who Ephraim is, but apart from that its quite good chap.

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      1. Joga Bonito®
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 11 months ago

        Yea, I don't like doubling up but looking at their games and the price in comparison to United or Chelsea defenders they seemed better value. I'm a Liverpool fan but don't know who our choice defense will be. That's 1 position that could change. Cheers though mate.

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        1. The Rock
          • 17 Years
          14 years, 11 months ago

          If you downgrade Richards and/or Hangeland(Hughes maybe) you could improve on your midfield which is a little weak imo..

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

      Kevin Davies has terrible fixtures early on get Ba or maybe Holt instead. I'd say Clichy is more nailed on in City's defence than Richards. You could downgrade Hangeland to Hughes and use the 1.5 to upgrade Eprahim

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      1. Joga Bonito®
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 11 months ago

        Hangeland scores infinitely more than hughes though. 2nd top defender last year. I agree wi the fixtures but I think that Newcastle could be shocking. Also Holt, I had him in before too but changed my mind, I'm already risking two championship players wi Sinclair and Taarabt. I chose Davies because he's proven and last season towards the end he was unplayable.
        Thanks for the response.

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

          Keep in mind Martin Jol is an attacking manager so Fulham may not get as many clean sheets, which is why I wouldnt have Hangeland

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          1. Joga Bonito®
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 11 months ago

            Far comment, that's the reason why I'd take him over Hughes though. He scores goals and picks up bonus points. I'd like to put Huth or Shawcross in but their fixtures are terrible.

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    3. King Eric, in America
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      Doubling on City is a gamble, but might pay off. I personally like nthe double-defender gambit ... just wondering if Richards is better than Clichy.

      VDV has vicious fixtures weeks 2-5, although you mkight be thinking he's class enough to produce anyway.

      Since you have Reina and will, presumably, be starting him 95% of the time ... why not downgrade Al-Habsi to Ruddy and get Hart/Cech instead?

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      1. Joga Bonito®
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 11 months ago

        I'd prefer Reina over Hart and Cech anyway and seeing as though I already have a Chelsea defender and 2 city defenders I think it could be overkill. Hughes does look good value but Hangeland was my 2nd choice defender after Cole. I'm still uming and arring over Davies.
        Thanks again peeps keep the comments coming

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      2. Get up ya bum
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 11 months ago

        Rb seems 50/50 between Richards and zabaletta. Kompany & lescott look the safe options to start with.

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        1. Joga Bonito®
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 11 months ago

          I'd disagree. Clichy is a safer bet than Lescott. I wouldn't be surprised if Onuoha got the nod over Lescott.

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    4. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      Davies will get you more yellows than goals. 2 QPR mids might be a little over reliant. Hangeland is too dear imo, especially when Hughes is only 5.

      Has potential though.

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

        how did fulham get so many clean sheets last season? dya think hughes was one season guy or is he worth putting in again

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        1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 11 months ago

          Hughes wasnt a one season guy, thats for sure.

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        2. Jönny
          • 17 Years
          14 years, 11 months ago

          A lot of people talking about Fulham not doing as well defensively this season, but at the moment they have the same key defensive personnel, i.e. Schwarzer, Hangelaand, Hughes- and the same hard-working midfield. They're not going to forget how to defend, they've been consistently solid for a fair while. Maybe they'll be a bit more gung-ho and drop a couple of clean sheets, but I don't think the difference will be that drastic.

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  28. LaLaLand
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 11 months ago

    any ideas on who are the best defenders priced at 4.. from newly prmoted teams as well?

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    1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      Orr and Simpson are the most popular here.

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    2. Dave1966
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      Andy wilkinson, Orr, Simpson,

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  29. NLB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 11 months ago

    Best 4.5 defender?
    A. Bramble (have him at the moment)
    B. Salgado
    C. Shorey
    D. Alcaraz
    E. other (who?)

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    1. Dave1966
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      Steven Taylor from Newcastle has an eye for a goal from corners

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

        Thanks, but already have Simpson so don't want to double up!

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      2. Tatty Bojangles
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 11 months ago

        Taylor will rotate with Mike Williamson often so beware.

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    2. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      Have Bramble and Al Habsi, so my preference would be. Bramble, Alcaraz then Givet/Salgado.

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

        Cheers gonna keep Shambles I suppose!

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  30. Jönny
    • 17 Years
    14 years, 11 months ago

    Champ, on the subject of Norwich players, I see Henri Lansbury is signing for them permanently. He could be another one to watch, but they've not put him in the game yet. I was hoping he'd be there as a 4.5m Arsenal squad player (ala O'Hara a couple of years back at Spurs on loan to Portsmouth) but hey....

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

      good shout. wouldn't mind him as a 5th mid at all

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    2. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 11 months ago

      Cheers jonny. I hear he did well on loan last season. What position would he take at norwich?

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