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Analysing Consistency- The Defenders

8 August 2011 2730 comments
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The second instalment in our series of Members articles looking at Fantasy consistency sees defenders come under the microscope. Aiming to highlight those players who week-in, week-out offer solid returns, we’ve taken a larger sample size than the previous Goalkeepers article and analysed the top twelve in terms of points per game in 2010/11.

Although there are four Chelsea players here -in addition to two from Man City – the Blues defenders most definitely vary in average returns and consistency. Who’d have thought, after all, that Ashley Cole was the least reliable Fantasy pick of our featured quartet last season?

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

    As allways Roy Hodgson will gift man utd 3 points, Then get on his knees an suck sir alex's balls

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

      and good morning to you sir

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    2. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      14 years, 9 months ago

      Wont have anything to do with MU being better in every position

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      1. DUDE
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        14 years, 9 months ago

        no

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      2. Scratch
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        14 years, 9 months ago

        Uhhhhh didn't Hodgson's Fulham cause United a few upsets..

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

    RMT PLEASE (any advice is must appreciated, cheers! 😛 )

    Given (Ruddy)
    Lescott, Alcaraz, Hughes (Orr/Simpson)
    Nani, Silva, Dempsey, Moses (Sinclair)
    Bent, Carroll, Rodallega

    - $1.5m left to switch either Carroll -> Drogba/Torres for GW2 depending on GW1
    - Will Dempsey score well?

    OR

    Given (Ruddy)
    Kompany, Alcaraz, A.Cole (Orr/Simpson)
    Nani, Silva, N’zogbia, Moses (Sinclair)
    Bent, Carroll, Rodallega

    -With $0.5m left to switch either Carroll -> Drogba/Torres for GW2 depending on GW1

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    1. bjrouse
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      14 years, 9 months ago

      B

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    2. worst ever FPL player
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      A

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    3. Kick Some Goals
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      A

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  3. bjrouse
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    14 years, 9 months ago

    Hi guys,

    Hope you Londoners are ok

    I think I have got a reasonable balance.
    Thoughts?

    Given (Ruddy)
    A.Cole, Kompany, Orr (Bramble, Simpson)
    Malouda, Silva, NZog, Taarabt, Moses
    Carroll, Bent (Holt)

    0.5mil in bank

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    1. bjrouse
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      14 years, 9 months ago

      I thought it's was that good too

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  4. Jake9
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    14 years, 9 months ago

    Is doubling up on city defenders risky(lescott and kompany)?

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    1. bjrouse
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      14 years, 9 months ago

      yes

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

        i think bj is wrong

        you should expect it to increase your variance from week to week but if you can stand the pain of the bad weeks and think they are good picks in the long run you should go for it

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        1. worst ever FPL player
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          man city had 18 clean sheets last season anyway. if u have 2 of them, u might as well have guaranteed at least 30+ clean sheets, plus Lescott can score goals.

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        2. bjrouse
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          14 years, 9 months ago

          I have a policy of not doubling up. It has served me well so I'm sticking by it but each to their own

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          1. JonathaNZ
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            It is a pain when they have a tough fixture (Old Trafford?) and you want to put both on the subs bench - makes your choices very tight.

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

            to be fair I was hasty because your answer was correct (so I apologise)...but people (not you) telling others not to "double up" is something that irritates me

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

              I should have given an explanation rather than justyes or no. No need to apologise

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  5. shady10111
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    14 years, 9 months ago

    Is this defence too weak?

    Kompany figueroa enrique (simpson gabiddon) ?

    Plz answer!!!

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

      yes, yes and yes

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      1. JonathaNZ
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        Waaaay too weak. You need two nailed on starters and then three fluffy occasional boys who you can rotate.

        So may I suggest you upgrade one of Fig ... Gab to a top tier player?

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    2. worst ever FPL player
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      yes!

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  6. dribbler
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    14 years, 9 months ago

    I think these analysing consistency articles are the worst garbage i've seen for a long time:

    (a) calculate points per game last season...adjust to what you expect this season
    (b) add up games started last season...adjust to what you expect this season
    (c) multiply (a) and (b)

    everything else is muddled fluff!!!

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

      and consistent players won't get bonus either unless they are consistently brilliant

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

        and while i'm on a rant so-called £value is a highly suspect statistic as well (but not quite as stupid as "consistency")

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      2. TorresMagic™
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        • 16 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        Hey dribbler, how are you? I have been busy etc. Still haven't looked at making a team yet.

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

          ahh...I'm just dandy thanks TM™...off on a mini-break in a couple of days so looking forward to that especially if the weather stays good...hope you are healthy and prosperous and how did your cricket go last season?

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

            Nice, I am on a work from work starting Friday. Will get my FPL stuff organised then. Healthy here in winter, cricket starts in 4 weeks, we had a bad season due to playing short most weeks. I won the bowling average so that's a plus.

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            1. TorresMagic™
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              • 16 Years
              14 years, 9 months ago

              *break from work

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

                well done to you then...but playing short after getting promotion the previous year if I remember correctly...so did you go down again?

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  7. DUDE
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    14 years, 9 months ago

    will any games get called off with these riots in london

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    1. dribbler
      • 16 Years
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      let's hope so

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      1. DUDE
        • 14 Years
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        what about eastenders?

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        1. dribbler
          • 16 Years
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          -let's hope so

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  8. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    A) Lescott-Alex-Bramble
    Malouda-Silva-Moses-Nzogbia
    Rooney-Carroll-Holt

    or

    B) Kompany-Alex-Richards
    Nani-Silva-Moses-Nzogbia
    Bent-Carroll-Zamora

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

      A

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      1. kitier katba
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
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        yes, A, except that Alex is rumored to have one foot out the door at Chelsea...

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    2. pelzi80
      • 16 Years
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      A

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  9. HellasLEAF
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    14 years, 9 months ago

    RMT

    De Gea - De Vreis
    Alex - Zabaleta - Jones (Briggs - Orr)
    A. Young - SWP - Adam - Ferguson - Barton
    Balotelli - Sturridge - Holt

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    1. bjrouse
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      14 years, 9 months ago

      Is this for real????
      1/10

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    2. Acquafresca
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      14 years, 9 months ago

      So im guessing this is a joke...
      De vries #2
      zabaleta/jones/briggs/orr= ALL ROTATION RISK
      Young is a worse nani in FF
      SWP...going too far now
      Adam over downing???
      Ferguson will never see the field
      Barton isnt even on a team atm
      Captain Balotelli and youre sure to get negative pts gw1
      Sturrige is out first 3 weeks......zzzz

      Ya ur pretty bad at this game.

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      1. worst ever FPL player
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        No way! i thought i was the worst one

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

      Poor

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

        lolz, was just nice to see the reactions and shake things up. all the same teams lately...

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        1. Jönny
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          14 years, 9 months ago

          Classic wumming.

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  10. JonathaNZ
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    From what I can tell people who fill there RMT posts with !!!! and ??? get more responses, so here goes:

    Hi guys!!!! Please, can you rate my team ????
    Given (Ruddy)
    ACole, Kompany, Hughes (Simpson, Gabbidon)
    Malouda, NZogbia, Taarabt, O'Hara (Sinclair)
    RVP, Bent, Holt

    Does that look like a strong team??? Any suggestions worth considering?????

    Thanks!!!!

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

      Looks strong!!!!

      But what about RVP and Bent being doubts for week one????

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

        RVP+Bent to Rooney+Carroll

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        1. JonathaNZ
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          14 years, 9 months ago

          Good suggestion, but the early fixtures of Liverpool and United are pretty lousy.

          Fixtures are so important. Remember Chelsea's crazily good start last year? Was just fueled by fixtures. And Villa's dream run near the end was also fueled by easybeats.

          In the long run I think Rooney and Carroll look good, but not for the first 5-6 gameweeks.

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    2. bjrouse
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      pretty good mate

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    3. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      Missing out on my gw1 captain...(Moses) 🙂

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      1. JonathaNZ
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        14 years, 9 months ago

        I must confess finding a captain for GW1 was tricky, so I went with Taarabt.

        RVP is a doubt, I didn't realise Bent was. I can't see Bent not playing, although RVP might not. I'm happy to have him benched if he does miss the first week or two.

        I just remember stacks of injury doubts at the start of last season, and they all ended up playing - its a bit of a phony war!

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

          If you have Rooney, then GW1 captain is easy.

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    4. JonathaNZ
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      14 years, 9 months ago

      Thanks for your comments guys, appreciate it.

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    5. Horizontal
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      I replied on the previous page.

      This forum software is pretty awful, but will be upgraded soon.

      In the meantime you need to constantly refresh the page to see any replies. ðŸ™

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  11. McTown
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    Take a look pls

    Given, Al habsi

    A Cole, Kompany, Rafael

    Silva, Downing, Taarabt, Moses

    Zamora, Rooney, Drogba

    Subs: Orr, Simpson, Tiote

    Thoughts guys?

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    1. McTown
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      14 years, 9 months ago

      My worry is lake of captaincy options...

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      1. bjrouse
        • 15 Years
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        huh??????????

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        1. Joey Millions
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          Silva, Rooney and Drogba when he's confirmed are all good C picks me thinks.

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

            LOL how many captaincy options does he need?

            I see like 3

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      2. worst ever FPL player
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        if u are not gonna pick a captain from Drogba/Rooney/Silva, then who else?

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

          I see your problem as Rafael.

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  12. pieces
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    Any swans fans on? Who are the guaranteed starters in the back 4 and who provides the most attacking options? From what I have read rangel seems the most attacking with caulker and Williams likely starters. Correct? Any others?

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    1. Jönny
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      14 years, 9 months ago

      Not a Swans fan, but from what I can gather Rangel and Williams are likely starters, probably Taylor and Tate as well in the first week. Caulker sat out the last friendly with an injury of some sort, not sure how severe.
      Rangel is in my team... very attacking from the sounds of it.

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

        Thx Jonny

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  13. Bolt-on
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    so the big 3 choices are silva malouda and nani and generally speaking to have a god balance you can only pick 2 out of 3......so who misses out - for me malouda after being captain all week.....

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    1. Joey Millions
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      I had Malouda for the longest time but now have silva and nani. that could change tho... Silva is def in for gw1 tho

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

      Fixtures & Rotation risk --> ditch Nani.

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      1. Bolt-on
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        the way i see it is that since fergie has guaranteed him starting id be silly to not pick - thinking after that swap him for malouda.

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  14. DUDE
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    14 years, 9 months ago

    RVP will start.. its was always about him missin the holland englang game

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  15. arsenalrock
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    14 years, 9 months ago

    Which Option? Could I please have an answer?:

    A. Kompany, Silva, Bent
    B. Kompany, Nani(I already have Rooney), Suarez
    C. Lescott, Silva, Suarez

    Thanks

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    1. Joey Millions
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 9 months ago

      A

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

        thanks, anyone else? Whatabout this:

        D. Lescott, N'Zogbia, Carroll, Zamoea (instead of DJ)

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        1. arsenalrock
          • 15 Years
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          anyone? Thanks

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      2. JonathaNZ
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        +1

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        1. arsenalrock
          • 15 Years
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          do u mean plus 1, as in option A.?

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          1. Joga Bonito®
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
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            B

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  16. DAV087
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    What is the best way to plan your team? I'm thinking of making a team that will score well in the opening 3 GWs then wildcarding. Thoughts?

    Current lineup:

    Al habsi (ruddy)

    Cole Lescott Warnock Bramble simpson

    Malouda Nani Silva Sessegnon Moses

    Bent Zamora DJ

    Thoughts on this team for first 3 GWs??

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

      U must have lots in bank front line is weak!

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      1. worst ever FPL player
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 9 months ago

        i think 2 out of malouda/nani/silva is already good enough. malouda--->nzogbia maybe? so u can get 3mil extra to upgrade hmm lets say zamora--->caroll perhaps?

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        1. DAV087
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          Silva and Zamora ---> Duff/Sinclair and Carroll?

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  17. donners
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    14 years, 9 months ago

    What are people's thoughts on when to wildcard?

    I think the sweet spot is after GW 2/3. Because we know so little in pre-season, this is when the available fantasy knowledge will have improved more dramatically than at any other point in the season - form becomes much clearer, transfer window closes, selection doubts are resolved etc. It follows that a wildcard is likely to improve your team more than at any other point in the season. It is also the best time for increasing team value as most players are still active, and the wildcard gives you total trading freedom for that week.

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

      Gut instinct will tell you when to play it typically when you know there are at least four players that need to be changed.

      Need to give it a few weeks to allow you to see which players ff-wise are the ones to bring in.

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      1. donners
        • 15 Years
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        Agreed, the criteria should always be how many transfers you are behind where you'd like to be, rather than how far behind you are in your mini-league etc.

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

          Quite. This is where the Opta stats come in useful so you can identify early on who the players are to have.

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

            Play your wildcard when you see fit. There are different theories on this... some say play early (intl window) to cash in on price rises.

            Others say keep for run in and... BLITZ your rivals for last 6 game run in.

            Me, well I say.. play whats in front of you 😉

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            1. Jafalad
              • 16 Years
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              + billions 😉

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        2. worst ever FPL player
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 9 months ago

          but if we wait longer, then we need to pay more for top players (their price will increase) doesnt it?

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          1. donners
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            Well that's the point, you don't want to get left behind in that sense. You always want to own a player while he rises, in fact you need a very good reason not to own a player who's going through more than one price rise in succession.

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            1. Evs
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              • 16 Years
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              Depends, if your playing for rank or a mini league (£ss!) title.

              Last 2 years I have been the latter won both, but doesnt always hinder your rank either i was 432nd year 1 😀 !

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

    Hey TM running any leagues this year?

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

    These defenders consistency stats just put me even further off expensive defenders.

    Talk about poor value for money ðŸ™

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  20. ShadyGooner
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    RMT
    Schwarzer Given
    Cole Lescott Hughes ShawX Simpson
    Tabraat Moses Silva O'hara Nzog
    Drogba Caroll DJ

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    1. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
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      No ARS? Must have been hard to leave a RVP/Gervinho/Nasri out.

      Defence is a little too expensive and unecessary for my tastes. As a result, you end up with budgitos in midpark.

      I'd steer clear of CHS for the first week until we know a little more on playing plans.

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  21. kats26
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    who has the #1 jersey for QPR?, because Cerny has gotten a lot of preseason.

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

    Carroll or Bent? Discuss..

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

      Carrol better supply. Bent better fixtures and has no rival at villa for goals or his spot.

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    2. bjrouse
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      They are my two strikers at the moment.

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    3. Joey Millions
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      bent=pk's

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      1. Jake9
        • 14 Years
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        carroll has had an amazing pre season, but bent has had a decent one two

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    4. Jafalad
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      Bent scores goals but little else so don't expect boni and assists. Carroll is the complete package and keeps the seat warm for Suarez.

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      1. arsenalrock
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        Do you guys reckon there both viable options? Should I get one of them for Rooney?

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        1. Jafalad
          • 16 Years
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          RVP, Carroll and Z is the ultimate forward line right imvho.

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          1. arsenalrock
            • 15 Years
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            Why not Rooney? And is Zamora thaaat good?

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            1. Jafalad
              • 16 Years
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              Z has the goods and Roonpig...will always be outscored by RVP.

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  23. alekseylesukov
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    RMT PLEASE (any advice is must appreciated, cheers! 😛 )

    Given (Ruddy)
    Lescott, Alcaraz, Hughes (Orr/Simpson)
    Nani, Silva, Dempsey, Moses (Sinclair)
    Bent, Carroll, Rodallega

    - $1.5m left to switch either Carroll -> Drogba/Torres for GW2 depending on GW1
    - Will Dempsey score well?

    OR

    Given (Ruddy)
    Kompany, Alcaraz, A.Cole (Orr/Simpson)
    Nani, Silva, N’zogbia, Moses (Sinclair)
    Bent, Carroll, Rodallega

    -With $0.5m left to switch either Carroll -> Drogba/Torres for GW2 depending on GW1!

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

      you posted this 20 mins ago..nobody commented bcuz its based on ur own judgement and preference. Try using ur brain

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    2. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
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      Wigan players put me off both teams. CHS can be brought in week 2. Bent doesn't float my boat from a ff perspective.

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    3. @BigChrisso
      • 14 Years
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      B looks very good to me. Perhaps you can lose Rodallega for Holt/DJ/A Johnso and then you will have 1 mil in bank which makes Torres an option for week 2 (as with 0.5 you can only choose Drogba week2)

      Dempsey will be good, but for 8.5mil may not be worth it. EG. I'd expect Nzog to outscore him this season.

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  24. arsenalrock
    • 15 Years
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    DJ Campbell or Andy Johnson? Johnson has better fixtures, to cover for my midfield though.

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    1. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
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      The DJ has even better fix 😉

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      1. arsenalrock
        • 15 Years
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        ? DO you mean fixtures, or am I missing a joke..

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        1. Jafalad
          • 16 Years
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          Fixtures. Look at el ticker 😉

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  25. Ernie_Schitt
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    Good morning ladies and gentlemen.

    Let me throw this pebble into the pond...

    Dzeko? If not, who for 8.5?

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

      Hell no 😯

      Z?

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    2. arsenalrock
      • 15 Years
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      Get Zamora and upgrade elsewhere, or pay a bit more for Suarez.

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    3. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
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      Dzeko punt gw1, change to Gyan from gw2 and on-has some pretty sweet fixtures and should score his fair share of goals

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  26. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 9 months ago

    Who to chose for first 3 weeks?

    DJ (4.6%) BOL eve wig

    vs.

    AJ (2.3%) AVL wol new

    vs.

    HOLT (5.9%) wig STO che

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
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      All opinions and explanations welcome!

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      1. ToonTom
        • 16 Years
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        Who is AJ?Andy Johnson?

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        1. Acquafresca
          • 14 Years
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          yes

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          1. ToonTom
            • 16 Years
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            Depends who else you have, either AJ/Holt for me....I have taarabt so no DJ

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    2. @BigChrisso
      • 14 Years
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      In order i'd say:

      DJ - proven PL performer
      Holt - on set pieces
      AJ - the biggest gamble out of these 3

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  27. Random_Guy
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    14 years, 9 months ago

    What's a witty team name that incorporates the name of a current EPL player?

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
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      MINE: Skip to Ma'lou-da

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

        Bend it Like Bramble? Thats my team name.

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          14 years, 9 months ago

          DunnBaLeivaNgog

          (I'm an atheist)

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          1. Jönny
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            I can't decide if that's absolutely terrible or absolutely brilliant. Made me laugh anyway.

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              It's absolutely terrible, but also brilliant. 😉

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    2. pieces
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      Hoilett-thedrogsout

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  28. Harry Ball Bag™âš½âš½…
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    Hi anyone considering benayoun instead of lamps and malauda? With essian out n mikel injured he should have a advanced position

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    1. ToonTom
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      14 years, 9 months ago

      Not for 1 week at least, Chelsea team too hard to predict. Going for a team where I can redistribute cash as the trends/bargains become clear....

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  29. ToonTom
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    14 years, 9 months ago

    Morning all, hope you were safe and not affected last night if in the UK.

    Assuming the games all go on...

    Most people going 2 big strikers and one cheapie? Half tempted by 3 biggies.....

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    1. Evs
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      Hey ToonT

      Yes, safe in South Wales mate... not even the Zulus would come down here 😉

      2 big forwards for me mate (Bent + aguero or carroll) plus 5.5m. DJ, holt, or Andy Johnson

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      1. ToonTom
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        V sim front line to me mate, finding balance tough with the lack of bargains etc...

        I know I risk sounding like an old woman but its heavy out there in places, I am not risking it coming up here again, but not nice for people affected. Hope everyone fine.

        You going no Rooney/Rvp/Drogs etc too then? feel bit better about that...RVP in once fit for me...if Aguero starts he is in, but just too uncertain

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        1. Evs
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          Nope unless no aguero. Then may need to bring rooney in gw1 for safety. out gw2

          No utd or Arse - rvp gw4

          I have spent a lot of my def, but happy with it..

          Cole / M Richards / Kompany (simpson / Gabbidon)

          Thoughts?

          Will play those 3 90% of the time (season)

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          1. ToonTom
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            Haha again very similar tactic!

            I have

            Baines/Kompany/Brown/Simpson/Gabbidon (or diff 4 def)

            Kompany/Baines plus one other each week, simpson and brown rotate well

            Cannot afford Rooney at min...scares me...we will see...

            May see me actually posting a RMT in morning later in week! Prefer this place early on, quieter and better-always has been!

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    2. Joga Bonito®
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      • 14 Years
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      I tried 3 biggies but it left my midfield looking bare.

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      1. ToonTom
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        Staying with that?

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    3. arsenalrock
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      I've got:

      Rooney Bent DJ

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      1. DUDE
        • 14 Years
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        i got.. RVP/Rooney Zamora DJ .. i think DJ is the better 5.5

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        1. ToonTom
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          I can see his appeal, but I have taarabt, seems a bit much to have both?!

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          1. arsenalrock
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            yeah, just choose one.

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    4. Jönny
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      Depending on various injuries I might start with Drogba, Suarez and Gervinho. But more likely just the 2 and DJ/Holt.

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      1. ToonTom
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        Starting with Suarez?

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        1. Jönny
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          Probably not. Although I actually think he'll play... just doesn't quite fit into my team at the moment.

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    5. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      No. I've decided to go cheaper, and beef up my midfield. 🙂

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  30. Jake9
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    14 years, 9 months ago

    am i missing anything with no Nzogbia??

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    1. Joga Bonito®
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      Yes you are missing Nzogbia.

      depends how your team is set up. Have you got any other midfielders between 7.5 and 9?

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      1. DUDE
        • 14 Years
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        is N.zoggers an Bent to much Villa

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    2. ToonTom
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      I have Bent and am quite happy mate. Zog should do well though as still stand out in that mid so may get some BP

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

        my team is
        given (ruddy)
        A Cole,Kompany,Enrique(Simpson,De Laet)
        Silva,Malouda,Sess,O'Hara,Moses
        Rooney,Suarez(DJ)
        Can u find a way to squeeze him in??

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    3. arsenalrock
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      I don't have him either, got Bent.

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