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Our Player Projections available in the Members’ Area are being updated on a regular basis as the pre-season rolls on and events such as Barton’s fallout and the arrival of Sergio Aguero move the goalposts.

If you’re new to the site – these tables represent the Scout’s predicted returns for Premier League players in terms of goals, assists, clean sheets and several statistics relevant to the Fantasy Premier League game. They can be accessed in the Members Area right here.

There’s been a lot of tweaks over the past 48-hours so, to help our Members get a handle on the changes made, you can read on for a list of the recent activity. You can expect further tweaks to the Projections over the coming days and certainly following the weekend’s final bout of friendly matches.

Arsenal
Reduced Cesc Fabregas’ starts and overall projection.
Increased Aaron Ramsey’s starts and overall projection.

Aston Villa
Another clean sheet added to Villa’s defence and midfield to take Villa on to a predicted 12 clean sheets for the season.

Blackburn
Ryan Nelsen’s starts reduced – Gael Givet and Grant Hanley’s increased accordingly.

Bolton
Added Tyrone Mears Projection. Reduce Greter Steinsson and Sam Ricketts as a result.
Added Chris Eagles and Nigel Reo Coker. Full revision of Bolton’s midfield projections following the injury to Chung Yong Lee. Mark Davies’ projection in particular, has been boosted.

Chelsea
Full revision over the squad.
Frank Lampard’s overall projection reduced as a result of his recent deep lying role pre-season.
Youssi Benayoun’s starts and overall projection increased as a result of his pre-season form.

Everton
Mikel Arteta’s starts and overall projection decreased.
Victor Anichbe’s starts and overall projection increased.
Jermaine Beckford’s starts and overall projection increased. Louis Saha’s starts and projection reduced accordingly.

Fulham
Full revision over the squad
Added Marcel Gecov and Pajim Kasami to Fulham’s midfield.

Liverpool
Reduced Jamie Carragher’s starts and projection. Increased Dan Agger’s accordingly.
Slightly reduced Luis Suarez starts and projection.

Man City
Corrected error with Lescott’s starts and projection – these have now been increased.
Sergio Aguero added to the Forwards. Mario Baltotelli and Edin Dzeko projections tweaked accordingly. Carlos Tevez starts and projection reduced slightly.

Man United
Slight tweaks to the projections of Rafael, Fabio, Wayne Rooney, Javier Hernandez , Tom Cleverley and Dimitar Berbatov.

Newcastle
Joey Barton’s projection cut while his future is decided. A full revision of the Newcastle midfield has been made as a result.
Reduced starts and projection for Leon Best. Slight tweaks to Demba Ba and Shola Ameobi.

Norwich City
Reduced Elliot Ward starts and projection increased Zak Whitebread accordingly.

QPR
Reduced Kasper Gorkss starts and projections. Revised the defence as a result.
Added Kieron Dyer to midfield.

Sunderland
Slight revision to the defence.
Increased Stephane Sessengon goals and overall projection in the light of his pre-season form and continued role up front.

Swansea City
Jose Moreira replaces Yves Ma Kalambay as the goalkeeper option. Added Wayne Routledge to midfield and reduced starts for Nathan Dyer and Stephen Dobbie accordingly.

Tottenham
Slight tweaks to the midfield and forward projections.

West Brom
Added Ben Foster to replace Boaz Myhill as goalkeeper – saves and Bonus increased.
Removed Gonzalo Jara’s starts with Steven Reid/Billy Jones sharing the right-back role.

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

  1. Aditya K
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    ok..how’s the team??! any reqd.changes to be made??

    GIven

    Kompany A.Cole Enrique

    Malouda Downing Sessegnon Taarabt

    Ronney Bent Holt

    sub:Ruddy N.Dyer Orr Bramble

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    1. Snooze ya lose
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      • 16 Years
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      Looks pretty gd. Have you considered perhaps RVP, Suarez and Zamora? Tough fixtures for Utd after GW1.

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      1. Aditya K
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        true..but still my heart says roo my mind says rvp! also bent or suarez!

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        1. Snooze ya lose
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          • 16 Years
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          Yeah im still trying to decide between Bent or Suarez! Got Suarez in at the mo.

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          1. Aditya K
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            Alright.Just hoping we will get the clear picture of our team by end of the week!

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  2. Mak_Gold
      14 years, 9 months ago

      Need just one more team to reach the 20-team limit in my H2H league.So,chop-chop. 🙂 The code is 14572-8235.Also join my classic league @ 14572-7585. 🙂

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      1. @FuzzyWarbles
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        now you dont

        🙂

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        1. Mak_Gold
            14 years, 9 months ago

            Cheers,mate. 🙂

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      2. @FuzzyWarbles
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        14 years, 9 months ago

        9 days, 2 hours, 30 minutes till deadline.

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      3. Snooze ya lose
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        • 16 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        What are ppl's opinions on Nzogbia? He is currently in my team, but as others have said his lack of pre-season gameplay is making me wary of him.

        Should I keep him? I

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        1. tosey
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          depends when u plan to wildcard and what transfers u have planned for the first few weeks

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        2. stilicho
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          • 15 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          I'm angling towards going with Silva instead and trading down GW2 if necessary.

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          1. Marknlard
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            Yeah, I'm starting with Silva/Kuyt, and I'll keep an eye on NZog for a GW2 switch.

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            1. tosey
              • 16 Years
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              problem i have is with the swing in fixtures for chelsea/arsenal after gwk3 and also wanting odemwingie in for gwk 3 thats alot of my transfers used straight away!

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            2. thegaffer82
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 9 months ago

              I'm going with him. He's a journeyman player anyway who's moved plenty of times. He has premiership pedigree and has just arrived after his best ever season in a very poor team.

              I think he'll do well this season if if Villa dont

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              1. stilicho
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                • 15 Years
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                Yea I agree that he should do well, I'm just worried about the initial couple of games - Silva home to Swansea seems a much safer bet than an unfit Zog away to Fulham.

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      4. Jake9
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        Can u please rate my team lost on the other page

        Given(Al-Habsi)
        Kompany,Samba,Enrique,Hughes(Simpson)
        VDV,Silva,Nzogbia,Barton(Moses)
        Rooney,Suarez(Holt)

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        1. CBC
          • 16 Years
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          Same as all the others on here....

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          1. Pinnochio
            • 15 Years
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            +1

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      5. Jafalad
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        Is it me or has this been a most enjoyabe pre-season of RMTs, Scout articles, team tinkerings and general chit chat on the forums? 🙂

        Happy days 😀

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        1. Loktai
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          It has been for me - I find this site invaluable for information in the pre season. I tend not to use is as much once the season starts, until the Jan transfer window and I need some information on players I have not seen myself.

          The depth of knowledge and insight on here is really very good.

          Hats off to you all.

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          1. Soop
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            Yeah, there's been quite a build-up of anticipation etc, and I think the community is pretty tight at the moment. I guess that's all the hanging-out off-season.

            But yeah, the new FPL, Mark working hard behind the scenes.

            I'm also pleased to say that the predictions of everyone on the planet joining up don't seem to have come true. Wonder if we'll see teams linked again.

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            1. stilicho
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              • 15 Years
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              I think we will see teams linked again, ultimately your rivals already know your team from the previous week and unless you're going to shout your transfers from the rooftops I don't see why it matters.

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              1. Soop
                • 16 Years
                14 years, 9 months ago

                I've already told one of my rivals my entire team. I don't think it gives him much of an advantage, and he's not gonna copy me straight.

                In fact, I'd prefer to help everyone build their teams (pointing out obvious mistakes, suggesting players) so that everyone enjoys it more.

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                1. tosey
                  • 16 Years
                  14 years, 9 months ago

                  i guess it depends what or how much money you play for

                  id rather they didnt know my plans, using early last season as an example

                  i started with albrighton and elmander and it took my rivals a while to click on, some brought them in the weeks that i got rid of them

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                  1. Stat virgin
                    • 16 Years
                    14 years, 9 months ago

                    So why was that a problem?

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            2. MJ6987
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 9 months ago

              But, too early to judge as FFS (sorry "the Scout"!) haven't published their first FPL article yet.

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        2. stilicho
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          • 15 Years
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          Yep it's been fun, much better at this time in the morning though, around lunchtime it's a bit of an avalanche of RMTing.

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          1. Kuqi Monster
            • 15 Years
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            agree the morning chat with all the southern hemisphere users (mentioning no names!) is imo the best, tend to be more of a lurker though...

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            1. CBC
              • 16 Years
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              Completely agree! The less RMT's (nearly all identical) the better!

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              1. Telly
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                • 15 Years
                14 years, 9 months ago

                Sorry but I'm new to this, what does RMT mean?

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                1. stilicho
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                  • 15 Years
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                  It means "rate my team", it's people posting up their sq1uads and asking for comments.

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                2. CBC
                  • 16 Years
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                  Rate My Team, that looks like everyone else's but I'm too lazy to read back a few pages and see the advice given earlier!

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                  1. Telly
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                    • 15 Years
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                    Thanks!

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                    1. RobRob
                      • 14 Years
                      14 years, 9 months ago

                      It's all RMT's or ppl bitching.

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      6. Jake9
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        Who should i get Albrighton or Nzogbia

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        1. CBC
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          Either, but NZog will plat more games

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          1. Telly
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            • 15 Years
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            The Zog-ster, he's a bonus point magnete!

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      7. Loktai
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        Is anyone else thinking that Tom Cleverly could be a bit of a dark horse this season when the usual big transfer saga ends with Sneijder not arriving at Old Trafford.

        Seems to me that UTD have a void in thge creativity department that I would only think Anderson or Cleverly would fill at the moment.

        Not saying he's going to be nailed on starter, but he could well get a good few appearances and pick up a good few points in the process.

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        1. Mr. Greedy
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          Traditionally Fergie has prefered 4-4-2 with box-to-box style mids and creation coming from the wingers. I think that will be the same this season perhaps with a 4-4-1-1, with Rooney just behind Hernandez and helping out in midfield when necessary.

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          1. thegaffer82
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            I think he'll get plenty of game time (fergie always utilises his squad) but Ando is the man this year. Our hopes rest on his shoulders more than ever this season

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      8. Just A Hat
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        Does wilshire play in a similar role as Flamani did a few years back? I remember everyone on this site saying flamani wasn't worth 6.5 back in the day because he played "too deep" but then he started scoring, assisting and getting bonus and he started to come into peoples teams, same goes with Yaya Toure last season, everyone said he would play too deep to be worth it.

        Does Wilshire really have no chance of picking up assists and goals or are people just copying what everyone else says?

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        1. stilicho
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          • 15 Years
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          Our resident Arsenal expert MFaulkner doesn't think Wilshere will be playing in an advanced role even if Fabregas leaves, I won't be looking at him until his potential this year is a bit clearer.

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          1. CBC
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            Ramsey could suddenly be pushed into the team and do very well....

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            1. stilicho
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              • 15 Years
              14 years, 9 months ago

              Yea he could be a great little bargain come GW4.

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              1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
                • 16 Years
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                +1 gw4 and we will know which Arsenal players to bring in!

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              2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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                • 16 Years
                14 years, 9 months ago

                He ain't a bargain - he's 6.5 ... 🙁

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                1. mungojerrie
                  • 16 Years
                  14 years, 9 months ago

                  thats a bargain for an attacking arsenal player.

                  Benayoun at 7.0 is a bargain, Suarez at 9.5 is a bargain in a team thats not very stable.

                  There is no way in hell that Ramsey isnt a bargain if he gets the time.

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                  1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
                    • 16 Years
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                    Why do you consider Liverpool to be unstable?

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          2. Just A Hat
            • 16 Years
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            Doesn't Song play in DM? I'm not saying Wilshire will get any attacking points but just wondering of the potential if he does move a little further forward

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        2. Brian (Not the Messiah)
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          of course he has a chance... but he's not going to have as good a chance as ramsey(if he plays regularly) walcott or Gervinho. I personally think Gervinho is the pick of the bunch, although if Ramsey plays regularly at 6.5 he could be the bargain of the season!

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          1. Just A Hat
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            Its more of a case of not having any Arsenal coverage and I wouldn't mind having him playing in home games where he could pick up some assists in those games were Arsenal decide to play well and win games by 3 or 4 goals

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            1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 9 months ago

              I feel like someone like Tarabyte will score more points

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        3. Pyrrhic Victory
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          I think Wilshire predominantly plays deeper in tandem with Song (who gets forward more than you'd expect). Wilshire may pop up with the odd goal but his position does appear to be more of a ball-winner role, allowing for the trickery/vision of Nasri and Fab's excellent passing further up the field.

          Also with Song's desire to get forward he can often be seen covering.

          Last season Yaya was often the furthest midfielder forward, in fact with Mancini's more defensive tactics his average position was almost as far forward as Tevez in away games.

          I agree with CBC concerning Ramsey (With the caveat that Wenger doesn't move Nasri into the centre- arguably his best position)

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      9. Jake9
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        Which option is the best

        Zamora,De Laet,Nzogbia
        Zamora,Bardsley,Albrighton
        Holt,Samba,Albrighton

        Help is appreciated

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        1. Jake9
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          or is Orr a better option as Norwich wont keep many cleansheets

          also any QPR fans to tell me what they think about Orr and Gabbidon

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          1. tosey
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            i watched orr for 6+ years week in week out, i would bet a lot of money that he will be found out in the prem and not hold down a place in the team

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            1. Jake9
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 9 months ago

              so yesot your saying gabbidon

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        2. Jake9
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          can someone please help

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          1. CBC
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            I fancy Norwich to do better than QPR, but have no data to back it up.
            Sorry 🙁

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            1. Jake9
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 9 months ago

              i dont need data your opinion is more important

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      10. Christina.
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        Jafs/Soop/stilicho/fuzzy - morning guys.

        How will livpool line up at the back with Skrtel missing opening of season? Any cheap way in for us?

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        1. stilicho
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          • 15 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          Morning Christina! I'm afraid I haven't got a clue, just hoping Enrique signs and then I'll be aboard that boat.

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          1. Christina.
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            True. It's not as if Lpool have ebeen keeping CS in pre season!

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        2. Joga Bonito®
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          Can't see anything but Carra and Agger if Skrtel is out. Any other Injuries and you're looking at Kygriakos unless Dalglish trusts Kelly to fill in.

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          1. Christina.
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            The Zorba the Greek will never be allowed close to my team again.

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        3. Loktai
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          Enrique 5.0M - New left back.

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        4. Soop
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          Morning! I have no idea TBH.

          Reckon he's a better shout than Bardsley?

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        5. cucumber
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          Most likely
          Johnson Carra Agger Enrique

          But Johnson was pretty shocking when I saw him in pre season so dont be surprised if Kelly is given a game. If Enrique isnt signed in time Kelly will probably be put a RB with Johnson on the left.

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          1. Christina.
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            thks, I did well with Kelly last season until he got injured.

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        6. ralphypne
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          Johnson Carra Agger Kelly/Flanagan

          if enrique signs:

          Enrique Carra Agger Johnson

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          1. Jake9
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            if enrigue signs will he be a certain starter for Liverpool

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            1. ralphypne
              • 15 Years
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              yeah, that's what i've written...

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              1. Jake9
                • 14 Years
                14 years, 9 months ago

                sorry :'(

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        7. Jafalad
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          Looks like this, Inze:

          http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/14218622.stm

          Kelly at 5.0/5.5? looks the best bet.

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          1. Christina.
            • 16 Years
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            Thks Jafs

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            1. Jake9
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 9 months ago

              this may be a stupid question but how come kuyt wasnt in that starting line up that jafs had

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          2. mvtaylor
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            I do wonder how these people can call themsevles "experts" some times.

            In short answer to Lawro's question, could this be liverpool's strongest XI next season.

            The answer, is no.

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            1. Jafalad
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 9 months ago

              Liverpud trying to build a large squad which I guess will be prone to some rote.Seems KK is pretty flexible with changing formations.

              These old boys must be in the know, no?

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              1. mvtaylor
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 15 Years
                14 years, 9 months ago

                Maybe, but playing Gerrard out wide right would bring along his retirement pretty damn quick.

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        8. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          Kelly ...

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      11. Joga Bonito®
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        Absolutely nobody else seems to have Eagles in their team? Does this make me an idiot for choosing him instead of Moses?

        Just seems like a safer option with the possibility of a downgrade if Moses comes out firing on all cylinders.

        I can't see any other 5.5 midfielders who I'd want in there.

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        1. CBC
          • 16 Years
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          Eagles is a very good choice!

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          1. hillbillypete
            • 16 Years
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            Bolton are bottom of the pile in terms of attractive fixtures.

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            1. CBC
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              Very true!

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        2. stilicho
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          • 15 Years
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          I imagine the reason there isn't much interest is because his opening fixtures are horrible, whereas Moses' are good and he's cheaper. I'm vaguelly considering Hoolahan at 5.5 but I don't think I've got the plums.

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          1. Joga Bonito®
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            • 14 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            Haha, grow a pair, you have to speculate to accumulate right? Norwich could be horrendous mind.

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            1. stilicho
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              • 15 Years
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              I don't know, conservative play has served me pretty well in the past, it's not like a Hoolahan hatrick is going to destroy my season if I don't have him.

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              1. Joga Bonito®
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                • 14 Years
                14 years, 9 months ago

                Yea that's the thing. Not too many people will have him so if he performs brilliant he's cheap enough to throw in there.

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        3. Christina.
          • 16 Years
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          From Gw 8 Bolton's fixture eaze up. Most I suppose will have Moses for first 3 weeks when Wigan's fixture are much better than Bolton's and then you will see the WC's coming out.

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          1. Joga Bonito®
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            Yea, you'd need a spare .5 in the bank. We'll just all wait until RVP get's a 3 month injury and then ease up some funds lol.

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        4. Marknlard
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          Bolton's opening fixtures are as bad as they come. But from GW5, Eagles is a good choice.

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          1. Marknlard
            • 16 Years
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            With Arsenal and Chelsea in GW6 and 7, I take that back.

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        5. Loktai
          • 16 Years
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          I'd have to agree, it is very hard to pick a midfielder for under 6 that you woudld consider to get a modest points haul.

          I just freed up an extra 1.0m to spend in my midfield, then realised I didn't really have anyone to spend it on, so reverted back to my original setup.

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          1. Joga Bonito®
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            I've just looked at Everton and Rodwell could be a very good 5.5 shout. Their games up until GW6 are quite kind and so fafr as I know he's not injured for once lol.

            What do you reckon? too much of a gamble?

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            1. Pyrrhic Victory
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 9 months ago

              Dwebsterlfc, Rodwell has been in and out of my thoughts but I don't know enough about where he's playing at the moment. Any idea on his position in the midfield?

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              1. Joga Bonito®
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
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                Not sure either, Arteta isa doubt at the moment so may be the middle, too hard to say really.

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      12. Loktai
        • 16 Years
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        Who to captain for week 1.

        Rooney, Silva, Malouda or VDV?

        Currently on Rooney.

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        1. Mr. Greedy
          • 16 Years
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          Some say that his tears are adhesive, and that if he caught fire he’d burn for a thousand days...

          Robin Van.

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      13. Demí
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        I have my defence and midfield sorted. But upfront, there's just so many options i could go for:

        £29m

        Which 3 strikers are the best to take full advantage of the opening fixtures

        Torres, Rooney, Holt, Zamora, Bent, Suarez, Aguero, RVP, Carroll, Odemwingie, Ba & Rodallaga

        Anyone else constantly chopping and changing their forward line?

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        1. Christina.
          • 16 Years
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          Me

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        2. Kuqi Monster
          • 15 Years
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          see post below, strikers are giving me a real headache!

          I'm going to start with rodders and upgrade to odem GW4.

          I think having two £10m+ forwards will give you the flexibility to easily make changes to front line...

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        3. Loktai
          • 16 Years
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          I recommend Rooney/RVP and Zamore plus a 4.5m Striker.

          You can start them both for the first 4 gameweeks with Rooney/RVP being relatively fixtureproof (rooney not as much if he is not on form).

          This will give you a much larger pot to take a big defender and still have a decent mid, or go for an awesome midfield and spread your defence over the 5-6m defenders.

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        4. CBC
          • 16 Years
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          I've not changed my team in 5 days now! 🙂

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          1. Loktai
            • 16 Years
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            Well played that man.

            I have made one change in the last 2 days, not quite as strong as you!

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          2. stilicho
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            • 15 Years
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            Jesus! WHat's your team? 🙂

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            1. Loktai
              • 16 Years
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              That's it. He has Jesus as his midfield dynamo, it doesn't matter who else is in there!

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              1. stilicho
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                • 15 Years
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                🙂

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                1. CBC
                  • 16 Years
                  14 years, 9 months ago

                  Only 2 promoted players as well....:)

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            2. Demí
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 9 months ago

              My team is A for Awesome Stilicho. i don't ever go to bed without looking at it.

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              1. Demí
                • 15 Years
                14 years, 9 months ago

                😳

                Post not intended for me

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                1. stilicho
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                  • 15 Years
                  14 years, 9 months ago

                  I'll say it you as well 🙂

                  Jesus! What's your team?

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        5. Jafalad
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          If you go by the fixtures alone, then I'd suggest Torres, Zamora and Bent. Rodallaga too I suppose. Of that lot though, I'd only take Bobby Z.

          Suarez, RVP and Z for me 😉

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          1. Demí
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            Cheers Jafa. I'm thinking Suarez will start GW 1 & not do anything so his price falls, and then i get him in GW 3, after the Arsenal match.

            So you haven't got Bent upfront then 😯 I assume you have N'zogbia? 🙂

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            1. Jafalad
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 9 months ago

              Bent just doesn't float my boat, Dem. Not in ff anywayz. 😉

              Nzog is currently in there, yes.

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        6. Joga Bonito®
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          Suarez, RVP and Zamora, then you'll have .5 remaining.

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      14. Kuqi Monster
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        pretty sure I'm going to start the season with RVP, Carroll, Rodders but torn between leaving some money in the bank to upgrade Caroll to chelsea striker GW2 or spend the lot and downgrade RVP in GW2, any thoughts?

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        1. Demí
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          I think you're better of going for the Chelsea striker from the start rather than switching Carroll to him in GW 2.

          We might have a good indication by AVB about who's going to start upfront, and if it's Torres i'd just go with him from the start

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          1. Kuqi Monster
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            I think I agree, had torres in my first draft however the talk on here has put me off.

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      15. Sarri-ball
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        14 mil left 2 midfielders 2 pick.

        Cahill-Moses

        Nzog-6.5

        Other advice?

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        1. stilicho
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          • 15 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          Like the new name 🙂

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      16. Ricken
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        RMT please.

        New to this thing, so advice is much appreciated

        Al-Habsi (Moriera)

        Ivanovic, Rafael, Clichy (Simpson, Alcaraz)

        Kalou, Sessegnon, N'zogbia, Silva (VC)

        Rodallega, Grevinho, Rooney (C)

        Got 1.5 remaining. (Thinking about changing Bale for N'zog)

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        1. Ricken
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          Forgot Tiote (sub mid)

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        2. stilicho
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          • 15 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          You're one midfielder short

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        3. stilicho
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          • 15 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          In my opinion there are a few problems with this squad:

          Keepers aren't going to score well.

          Kalou is a big rotation risk.

          Might be a bit early to take a punt on Gervinho given Arsenal's fixtures.

          Clichy might also be a rotation risk.

          On the upside I think the financial balance is pretty good, I'd just like a few more players on there that I could hang my hat on, if that makes sense.

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          1. Ricken
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            makes sense, thanks.

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        4. Link
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          ah your name reminded me of Lars Ricken (Dortmund)... was a great AM to buy on champ manager many moons ago.

          Team too risky/unknown for me.

          Rafael - Kalou - Sess - Gerv

          all slightly dodgy picks

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        5. Pyrrhic Victory
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          A few things that jump out at me:

          Always beware an Arsenal defender!

          Simpson is cheap but it seems as if The Toon are looking at self-destructing before the season has started.

          Kalou/Rafael/Gervinho are not nailed on starters (especially Kalou)

          Stay clear of defensive midfielders, Tiote in particular. He will be one of the most booked players this season and isn't a goal/assist threat normally.

          Bale was very hit and miss last year, so I'd do some research on his form first.

          I hope this helps!

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      17. Kuqi Monster
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        so a lot of people starting the season with the given/kenny combo, interested to hear who people will be starting GW1?

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        1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          I'm starting given every game...

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          1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            but then I have the Given/ruddy combo!

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        2. Christina.
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          It's a given that I'm not starting with Given.

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          1. Kuqi Monster
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            given that you have the given/kenny combo?

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        3. llamaZA
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          Al'Habsi/(Given) for me

          Working out defensive rotations this year is giving me a headache. Checking a million sources, doing Excel spreadsheet calculations. Also all the 'cheap' defenders still cost over 5.0.

          Argh - this is the hardest year for picking a fantasy side ever.

          (Probably not helping my cause by spending 31m on strikers)

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      18. manwell
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        Anyone concerned about nzogbia?

        Havent seen any preseason from him yet, will he be fit for start of the season?

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        1. Loktai
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          I took him out of my lineup, I am erring on the side of caution with that one. He's a class player, but may need time to Gel in the new team. Easy enough to get him in if he gets off to a blinder though.

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      19. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        Those of you who have found the EA Comparison spreadsheet to be of interest, please note that it is now also split into sections: For, Mid/DM, Def & GK. To access these sections, please look along the bottom of the spreadsheet ...

        https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Atwq4Ph6mY6JdDVlLUNlQjZQWXdMSHBOODI2SWNmb0E&hl=en_GB&pli=1#gid=13

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        1. stilicho
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          • 15 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          Mighty impressive work there MMW, my thanks!

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            My pleasure, stilicho ... 🙂

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        2. Brian (Not the Messiah)
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          What I'd love to see is the rankings broken down per team... thats the clincher!

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            We'll see ... might be too messy ... I'll think on it.

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        3. J0E
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          • 16 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          cheers for that. Really interesting as well to split those mids as we search for that elusive ok scoring cheapish midfielder.

          Alex Song does well, as does Phil Neville....i almost spat out my horlicks when I saw him up there. Have you taken the Neville challenge?

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            😀 Of course!

            Kenny, (Moreira)
            Baines, Hughes, Enrique, (Bramble, Simpson)
            Malouda, N’Zogbia, Yaya Toure(c), Henderson, (Neville)
            Bent, Rooney(vc), Johnson A

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            1. J0E
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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              • 16 Years
              14 years, 9 months ago

              I'm more tempted by moses. Neville played four times as many minutes and got just under double Moses score. Moses should get much more game time and even on previous season's form would end up around the 120 mark...whereas Neville got 77 pts. Moses for me for now.

              Seb Larsson is someone that is appealing more and more based on your stats and a very good article and spreadsheet that chemikills has just done over at totalfpl.

              Downing looks like he could mop up the bonus in liverpool's midfield....his stats have been pretty good for a number of seasons now...inc his middlesbrough days.

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              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                14 years, 9 months ago

                Not me. I've seen him twice only, though - thought he was poor positionally. Also, although I admire and respect the Wigan set up, I don't fear them - and neither will the promoted teams, I'll be bound. If I were to have one of theirs, it would be Watson, or Alcaraz in a DGW.

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              2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                14 years, 9 months ago

                I agree Downing has come good - just don't like his value, at the mo ...

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                1. J0E
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                  • 16 Years
                  14 years, 9 months ago

                  Its between Downing and Nzog in the mid for me...can't afford both and they are the ones I like in that price bracket.

                  Moses and Holt are my gambles at the mo....rest are solid performers.

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                  1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 16 Years
                    14 years, 9 months ago

                    I have high hopes for Insomnia ... 😀

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              3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                14 years, 9 months ago

                Prefer Gardner in that line-up, tbh ... 🙂

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      20. Dan2186
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        Can i get thoughts on the following please:

        Given, Ruddy
        ACole, Luiz, Kompany, Briggs, Orr,
        Silver, Taarabt, Moses, Dempsey, Albrighton,
        Zamora, Bent, Suarez.

        I am thinking about the following tweaks...

        ACole >>> Baines for GW 4

        Luiz >>> Lescott dependant on Luiz starting in charity shield.

        Taarabt >>> Sess for GW 2

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        1. hillbillypete
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          Question marks over luiz, briggs, dempsey starting season

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      21. Wolfsburg Warrior
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        Hi Guys

        been away so havent been on here in ages. Is anyone doing the £6million pound league or whatever it was called or is there any money leagues beign set up

        Cheers

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      22. Blind
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        RMT please.

        Given/Kenny
        Baines/Kompany/Enrique/O'Shea/S Taylor
        Downing/Benayoun/Sessegnon/Taarabt/O'Hara
        RVP/Bent/Holt

        That is subject to Enrique joining Liverpool.

        Torres or Drogba will be in for RVP for GW's 2 and 3, then back to RVP for GW 4.

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        1. hillbillypete
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          hurrah, someone else with taylor in their team...no brainer for me. ur teams has a similar price structure to mine.

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      23. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        Because I haven't put it up in a while (send all innuendos to the usaual address), how'm I looking? I think I may have drifted away from the acceptable norm:

        Given, Ruddy
        A Cole, Kompany, Bramble, Taylor(swan),Orr
        Malouda, NZog, Sessegnon, Sinclair, Hoolahan
        RVP, Carroll, Zamora

        Sinclair and Hoolahan to rotate.

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        1. CBC
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          Nope. Looks like most of the teams on here!

          Norm resumed!

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        2. Fratboy
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          You ignoring the City vs Swansea fixture then?

          VERY similar to my team price and player wise 🙂

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          1. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            Yep, the Man City attack is just going to be a random punt at the start of the season. Not worth it for one game.

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        3. Jafalad
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          Quite like it and if Suarez doesn't start, that would be my front line too.

          The midpark is a little lightweight though. Try to downgrade Cole so that you can upgrade Hotlips.

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          1. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            Hotlips?

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            1. CBC
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 9 months ago

              MASH

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            2. Jafalad
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 9 months ago

              Hoolahan 😀

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      24. Magerost
          14 years, 9 months ago

          Best forward for 11.0?

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          1. Link
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            Andy Carroll for me.

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            1. Magerost
                14 years, 9 months ago

                Currently got him in my team.
                Hope we get some news about Suarez starting or not before next weekend.

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                1. Cymro
                  • 16 Years
                  14 years, 9 months ago

                  I'm sure we will hear from KK about Suarez.

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                2. Link
                  • 15 Years
                  14 years, 9 months ago

                  Still think Carrolls the best bet. I expect similar returns from them. If pool play a 4-2-3-1 it will always be Carroll as the front man. Suarez can be used out wide which is slightly concerning me.

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          2. Joga Bonito®
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            Thoughts on Chris Brunt coming in after GW2? 6.0 and consistent point scorer.

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          3. Christina.
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            I can't wait to click on "highest score of the Gameweek" at the end of day 1 of the season and seeing some BB supprter has captained hoilett who played 90 min, scored,got an assist and 3 boners.

            While Silva and Robin scored 2 pts.

            Priceless.

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            1. Jafalad
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 9 months ago

              As long as your gwk 1 score puts you in the top 3k, it doesn't really matter too much how others do.

              Top 1k for you this year 😉

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            2. Scroobius Mac
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 9 months ago

              Haha. Wouldn't be that suprised if Hoilett does well. Wish he was classed as MFer though.

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              1. Link
                • 15 Years
                14 years, 9 months ago

                +1 would def be in my team if he was.

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          4. Brynny
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            RMT please:

            Given

            Baines, Kompany, Roger Johnson

            Downing, Moses, J Thomas, Silva

            Carroll, Zamora, Van Persie

            Subs:

            Ruddy
            Sessegnon
            Simpson
            Briggs

            Sess will be in for Moses week 2. I'm still not 100% sure on Carroll, any thoughts / comments?

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            1. Link
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 9 months ago

              someeone else with J Thomas!

              Like this team overall - dont like the lack of Chelsea.

              Briggs is a punt but Fulham have just signed another 2 midfielders so think its a long shot that he'll play.

              Wilkinson at Stoke a better shout imo.

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              1. Brynny
                • 14 Years
                14 years, 9 months ago

                Thats one of my concerns as well, other than Malouda I not sure who to include?!
                Briggs is a cheap option and i'm hoping him and Riise will swap down Fulham's left wing, so he may get the chance to get forward...
                J Thomas a cheaper version of Brunt, I'm tempted to sub him for Sess to be honest.

                But thanks Wilko for the suggestions.

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          5. Scroobius Mac
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            Any thoughts on potential cheapish differentials from the typical RMTs. Some of my thoughts.
            Duff - Could do well and has been playing well pre-season, often lacks the end product to get FPL points.
            A Johnson - Jol said in an interview that he plans on playing 4-4-2 and that he likes the AJ and Zamora partnership - at 5.5 could be a good shout?
            Brunt - Set plays and fixtures ease up fairly quickly.
            R Johnson - Wolves have pretty good fixtures early on and he's always a threat from set plays and you would imagine will be a big bonus earner in an clean sheets they earn.
            Pennant - Had a few really good games last year and if they sign Crouchy could be a good shout.

            What do people think? Any other contenders?

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            1. Joga Bonito®
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 9 months ago

              Yea I've just posted Brunt. He could be very good.
              After GW8 Eagles.
              Graham 5.0
              Wheater 4.5 if he plays has a habit of scoring goals from set pieces.
              Eyes on Savic to see if he plays.

              I'm not saying these are all in my team but they're players that people haven't really mentioned too much.

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              1. Joga Bonito®
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                14 years, 9 months ago

                Dzeko could be a steal if he starts performing like he should do for 30 million pounds.

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                1. Scroobius Mac
                  • 15 Years
                  14 years, 9 months ago

                  Yeah Dzekos been good in pre-season too.
                  Bolton could be a fantasy gold mine for mid-price players but got to get over that hump.

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                  1. Joga Bonito®
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 14 Years
                    14 years, 9 months ago

                    Also, I can see City starting with a 4-3-2-1 with Silva and Aguero behind Dzeko or Balotelli, which would mean he's the main man.

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            2. Brynny
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 9 months ago

              J Thomas - see Brunt above, a good crosser
              James Collins - goal threat
              Hoillett at Blackburn
              Cleverley
              Delph, big things expected of him at Villa
              Warnock also of Villa, an attacking full back
              Darren Pratley - Bolton's star man in pre-season
              Craig Gardner now at Sunderland
              Dembele cheap forward at Fulham if or when A Johnson / Zamora get injured, which, lets face it, is highly likely!

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            3. Jafalad
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 9 months ago

              Valencia and Cabaye might be worth a look. Ba's another.

              Walters is an OOP again so if STK flourish, must be worth a shout.

              Craddock at 4.5 is a useful defender if he starts.

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          6. Agbonlahor’s brillian…
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 9 months ago

            Morning all.
            Modric, discuss...

            I'm not his biggest fan; he's too girly. BUT, prospects? Specifically, hypothetical Chelsea role & prospects? Any Chelsea fans expecting his arrival/ an alternative?
            He seems V BP-centric SO FAR...
            Cheers!

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            1. Joga Bonito®
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 9 months ago

              If VDV get's injured he could be a really good shout. I think so many ppl have VDV they don't want to double up on Spurs midfielders.

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              1. CBC
                • 16 Years
                14 years, 9 months ago

                "If VDV get’s injured.......?"

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                1. Joga Bonito®
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 14 Years
                  14 years, 9 months ago

                  haha.... sorry, when VDV get's injured.

                  He has a 'knock' at the moment doesn't he lol.

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            2. Agbonlahor’s brillian…
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 9 months ago

              Cheers. I didn't want to assume he won't be at Spurs... just a lot of speculation today it seems.

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              1. mvtaylor
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 15 Years
                14 years, 9 months ago

                No new ITK's on our forums...

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