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Van Persie Back In The Frame

12 August 2011 1513 comments
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The first major team news going into the weekend comes from the Arsenal camp with Arsene Wenger confirming that Robin Van Persie should be amongst a string of players available for Saturday’s trip to Newcastle.

The Dutchman was a slight doubt going into the weekend having suffered a knock in the first half of the friendly with Benfica. Wenger has however offered us reassurance that the striker should figure at St James’ Park…

“From the players who played in the last game, everyone should be available.â€

There’s more positive news on both Thomas Vermaelen, who was nursing a back complaint and Theo Walcott who has returned to training ahead of schedule following an ankle problem. Kieran Gibbs is also thought to be available and will likely claim the left-back berth.

With Aaron Ramsey and Andrei Arshavin both also given a clean bill of health, Arsenal’s resources look plentiful enough even without both Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri who remain unlikely to figure. The Gunners will also be without both Jack Wilshere and Abou Diaby in midfield.

Van Persie’s availability could now cause a shuffle within our Fantasy squads. Despite a testing opening three Gameweeks, Arsenal appear to have a run of fixtures during the first-half of the season which should hand the Dutchtman opportunity to flourish. The recent squad upheaval and the continuing doubts over Van Persie’s durability will be a concern but, even so, the Dutchman is currently owned by over 140,000 Fantasy Premier League managers – a figure which could be set to rise as the day progresses.

This early team news from the Emirates has been collated in our Team News section – keep popping back there for all the updates as today unfolds.

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

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  1. Candidate
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 8 months ago

    Which one is better guys

    Given / Ruddy
    BAINES / Kompany / Alcaraz / Tate / Orr
    N'ZOGBIA / Nani / Silva / Moses / Sinclair
    DROGBA / Carroll / Holt

    or

    Given / Ruddy
    SIMPSON / Kompany / Alcaraz / Tate / Orr
    MALOUDA / Nani / Silva / Moses / Sinclair
    RVP/ Carroll / Holt

    could use your advice! cheers!

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    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 8 months ago

      Do you expect Baines to score well in gw1?

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      1. THEPRIMEMINISTER
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        no but it saves a transfer next week as no one else has a promising clean sheet to be worth the hit

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        1. 4vets
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 8 months ago

          Are you Dial_ as well?

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          1. Candidate
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 8 months ago

            didn't get you. What do you mean? 🙂

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          2. THEPRIMEMINISTER
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 8 months ago

            no, but I'm well and truly on the Baines bandwagon

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            1. 4vets
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 8 months ago

              Evidently! In the end we all have to go our own way. I wish you luck.

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      2. Candidate
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        I think that benching him for 1 GW isn't the that bad. Considering his price I ll have to go for a 4pt hit to bring him in for GW2 which is just stupid at the start of the season.

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        1. THEPRIMEMINISTER
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 8 months ago

          DGW in near future too

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          1. THEPRIMEMINISTER
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 8 months ago

            a by the way

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        2. 4vets
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 8 months ago

          Madness to have 8.0 intentionally on the bench in gw1. Just get Cashley and be dome with it.

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        3. Christina.
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 8 months ago

          Not worried Baines will be dropped by the 100,000's considering he will score "nil"?

          A lot of sheep playing this game...

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          1. Christina.
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 8 months ago

            implying he might cost 7.9m in a week.

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            1. THEPRIMEMINISTER
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 8 months ago

              How up to date are the team selected by % on the FPL site? Could I check it at 11am?
              Either way I don't think 0.1 is worth the 4 point hit if I want to bring in a Chelsea attack next week but interesting to know anyway.

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            2. EagleinOz
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 8 months ago

              There's a lot who play it properly as well who'll be bringing him in next week. Half of the original sheep will know the reason he scored 0 was because of the postponement and leave him in. I reckon he could rise

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          2. Candidate
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 8 months ago

            well that's a very good point.. didn't think of that!

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    2. THEPRIMEMINISTER
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 8 months ago

      a not convinced by RVP fixtures 'til GW4

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      1. Candidate
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        I agree but it feels really good to have Ars utd mcy liv and che cover for the first GW. defence is terrible though.

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        1. THEPRIMEMINISTER
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 8 months ago

          Not too bad.
          Baines, good for the long haul and Kompany will get CS, 5 good mids and a good front 2, Given will keep CS too

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    3. Lucky_2010
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 8 months ago

      hi dial, seem weak defensive for 2nd choice .... probably either ONE of these simpson/tate/orr > hughes or salgado

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  2. THEPRIMEMINISTER
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 8 months ago

    RMT please.

    Given
    Ward Huth Kompany
    Taarabt
    Silva N'Zogbia Nani Moses
    Bent Rodallega

    Ruddy
    Holt
    Baines
    Simpson

    Looking at first few game weeks Baines off bench for Ward (Hopefully OOP due to injuries for GW1) next week and 2.0m to bring in Chelsea attacker GW2 keeping eye on VDV and RVP for GW4 onwards

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    1. Candidate
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 8 months ago

      I wouldn't rely on 2 players of Wigan. You remember what happened against Blackpool last year! In my opinion you have to replace Rodallega

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      1. THEPRIMEMINISTER
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        Very good point just struggling to look past their opening 3 but you've hit the nail on the head with the Blackpool game

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      2. THEPRIMEMINISTER
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        Zamora? got 8.5 but would like a bit of a buffer for GW2

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        1. Candidate
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 8 months ago

          yep Zamora would be a much better option

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          1. THEPRIMEMINISTER
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 8 months ago

            I've done it:-s Rodellega been in since my first draft.
            I'm going to cry when he bags 7 goals in the first 3.
            All because of the Blackpool game.

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  3. jimski
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 8 months ago

    So Jafa, you have DJ instead of Zamora now? Thought you were bigging up the Z man?

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  4. ManTree(v2!) or just JAY!
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 8 months ago

    Which is better?

    Sessegnon, RVP, Rooney, taarabt

    Or

    Nani, Sinclair, RVP, Carroll

    Or

    Silva, taarabt, Rooney, Carroll

    Thanks

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    1. Joey Millions
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 8 months ago

      I like B.

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      1. ThAnAssy
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        definitely B

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        1. No Totti No Party
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 8 months ago

          C for me

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  5. The Blind Badger
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 8 months ago

    Dear Mr Wenger

    Please use some of you cash from the fabregas sale to put a huge offer towards Sneijder. He is worth 32 million which is less than what you reported got for fabregas...
    34-32=2 (previous transfer activity suggest maths isn't a strong point for you)
    That 2 million extra throw towards a nice signing bonus for him. Because if Jadson is your answer, dear lord we will be lucky to go to the Europa League.

    Also a defender which isnt injury prone would be nice.

    Your sincerly

    Harry "Hazard" Houdini

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    1. doobie doo
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 8 months ago

      Sneijder's wages = no chance

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      1. Spider
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        Cash will be used for more Medical staff.

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  6. tomstigers
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 8 months ago

    RMT Please

    STARTING 11
    Al-Habsi

    Givet,A Cole,Kompany

    Moses,N'Zogbia,Adam,Nani

    Campbell,Drogba,(Balotelli or Dzecko)

    BENCH
    Given,Walters,Simpson,Gabbidon

    All comments will be very helpful.
    Thanks in advance.

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  7. tosey
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 8 months ago

    quick question that will see me finally done with my team. i have a 4wk transfer plan that involves using all my money so 0.5m kept back would be handy just in case so with that in mind my defence at the moment is kompany, enrique, + brown/simpson rotating so the other defender wouldnt be needed that much

    have 5m spare, would u go

    a) hughes
    b) warnock
    c) a 4.5m def and save 0.5m - if so who?

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    1. pompeyfan
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 8 months ago

      Defo Warnock if you don't have Given, otherwise you could always go for Givet/Salgado or Alcaraz. I am a bit wary about Fulham's start, their easier fixtures seem to be away, and they don't often keep cleanies away from home

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      1. tosey
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        warnock does interest me and thats who i have in at the moment, its just having that 0.5m free means i dont have to worry about price rises and falls for the first few weeks

        so tempting to go with him but come gwk3 when i want arsenal coverage (walcott and rvp) that 0.5m could be the difference between getting them or not

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        1. Kingston
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 8 months ago

          I've gone senderos. I reckon he'll start. If not then wk 3 onwards jonas olsson looks good

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    2. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 8 months ago

      Morning tosey. As I mentioned yesterday i'm going Givet(BB) and scouts seem to think Hanley(4mill - BB) will start with Samba/Nelsen inj. Risky though.

      Do you have Brown? Elokobi?

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      1. tosey
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        elokobi could be a shout with their fixtures. most of blackburns home games up until i wildcard after gwk11 are tough, from gwk12 im guna treble on their backline and stokes

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        1. Christina.
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 8 months ago

          Ok, sorry. Im only thinking 3 weeks.

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  8. pompeyfan
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 8 months ago

    Really don't get all the Holt love. He just seems to be a lower league plodder who has had 1 ok season in the championship. I know he is cheap but I would rather have a cheaper midfielder, better value there for me.

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    1. Tabasco
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 8 months ago

      His season was more than OK, he scored 21 goals. He's also on spot-kicks, his fellow striker Vaughan is injured and he's 5.5 million.

      Get involved mate.

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      1. pompeyfan
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        21 goals in the championship tho. Perhaps have a look at the previous top scorers in the championship and consider how they did or would have done in the PL:

        2004/5 - Ellington (24)
        2005/6 - King (21)
        2006/7 - Cureton (23)
        2007/8 - SEB (23)
        2008/9 - SEB (25)
        2009/10 - Whittingham (22)
        2010-11 - Graham (24)

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        1. Tabasco
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 8 months ago

          Of course it's less impressive in the Championship but it's not child's play. Do you think these players have anything to do with Holt? As you know not all of them even came into the Premiership so how can use this as a comparison?

          21 goals, spot-kicks, 5.5, guaranteed starter. This game's about spotting who's likely to score points. Whatever scepticism you have I'm sure you can see why he's a popular choice.

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          1. pompeyfan
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 8 months ago

            Obviously you want to take a gamble on him which is what the game is all about.

            No they didn't all come to the PL, possibly because clubs didn't deem them worthy of a place in a PL squad. The Championship might not be childsplay but there is a big difference. There are loads of others too, Todorov for one at the top of my head

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            1. Tabasco
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 8 months ago

              My point is you can't judge a player by what a completely different one has or hasn't done. Nor can you take into account the four or five perks of his selection and suggest it's a pure gamble; I think it's more of an educated guess.

              Who would you have as your third striker out of interest?

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              1. pompeyfan
                • 16 Years
                14 years, 8 months ago

                I take your points. In a similar way I am gambling/educated guessing on Taraabt. I have taken a different approach. My strikers are Rooney, Suarez & Bent

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        2. deeney
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 8 months ago

          Great stats

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    2. tosey
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 8 months ago

      +1

      2 years ago he was playing in league 2

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      1. Tabasco
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        Which shows he's going somewhere, keep up.

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        1. tosey
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 8 months ago

          heard the same about ebanks blake, we'll see

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  9. 4vets
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 8 months ago

    A quick one for any scouts about. Sometimes I post a comment after someone has replied to a post but on here it has a time and place in the thread before that previous reply.

    My reply at supposedly 8.22 above was after the one timed at 8.23 as I read that reply before I posted. Something is not right.

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    1. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 8 months ago

      Cut down on the Caffeine.

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      1. 4vets
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        You say that on the day I have to have teas as I've run out of coffee! Yes, I know tea has caffeine but... 😉

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  10. ThAnAssy
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 8 months ago

    Yaya and Kuyt

    or

    Nzogbia and Malouda??

    cant decide :S

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    1. EL TANO
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 8 months ago

      zog malouda

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  11. EL TANO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 8 months ago

    1. RVP+DOWNING
    2. CARROLL+MALOUDA

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    1. Joey Millions
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 8 months ago

      1

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    2. ToonTom
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 8 months ago

      Similar dilema-look over page, I have gone RVP/Downing..for now!

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    3. Lucky_2010
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 8 months ago

      #2 i think so ......

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  12. NilSatisNisiOptimum78
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 8 months ago

    Best 5 mill midfielder (already have Moses)?

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    1. Tabasco
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 8 months ago

      Obertan's looking like a decent punt.

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      1. NilSatisNisiOptimum78
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers dude

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      2. ToonTom
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        If he starts I may well jump on there!

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        1. aries1973
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 8 months ago

          Is Obertan likely to start?

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  13. etown
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 8 months ago

    greetings from washington state

    any thoughts on my team ?

    given

    r.johnson hughes bosingwa

    taarabt nani silva moses

    rooney bent zamora

    ruddy
    n'zogbia
    gabbidon
    de laet

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  14. thegaffer82
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 8 months ago

    The news I most want to read today is Suarez saying that he's match fit and ready to go for the new season. That he's actually spent all his post-copa holidays training, eating salad and watching videos of their opposition.

    Suarez in, Carroll out and 0.5 to plough into my pish poor DF

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    1. ToonTom
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 8 months ago

      I think he will be a must have and if he plays it will ruin my plans !haha.
      But is it sure enough to risk? He may be ready, but Kenny is a pro and may make him wait...not risk burnout etc...

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  15. Twelve years a slave
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 8 months ago

    is alcarez nailed on starter?

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  16. DB21
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 8 months ago

    OOh, RVP.. nice.

    Thoughts on..

    Kenny (given)
    Hughes, A Cole, Kompany (Bramble, Simpson)
    Nani, Malouda, Silva(c), Moses (Sessegnon)
    Carroll, Rodallega, DJ Campbell

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  17. Mr Sarcastic
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 8 months ago

    Morning guys!

    Finally this morning I decided to trust both, sichlair and taarabt, sess had to go - hopefully I won't regret it.

    But the question is, rooney, van persie or drogba?????

    Rooney would be safest bet, but with van persie I would save a one transfer, cos I will most definetely need him in gw4 onwards.

    Any comments? Cheers!

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  18. tosey
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 8 months ago

    FAO Mark or scouts, sure this has been asked but now you are 'in' with FPL any chance you could clarify the rules on player price protection? also if you do know the 'formula' will you create a tool similar to fantasytools?

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    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 8 months ago

      I think you ask too much. It would be good to know though.

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  19. lonecomander
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 8 months ago

    Seeking an opinion on my line up...

    Given / (4.0)

    Riise, A Cole, J Lescott, (Simpson, Tate)

    Lampard, Ramsey, O'Hara, Moses (Sinclair)

    Rooney, Carroll, Holt

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  20. Kloppelganger
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 8 months ago

    This is the first year I've taken this game seriously (possibly because I found this site!) and have a massive problem with my MF.

    I'm planning it for the long term and don't want to take a points hit for GW2 so I'm taking the crazy move of benching Baines. Also can't figure out the rotation risk/pricing complications in FPL MF this year so have opted for more power in other areas and hoping for good value through cheaper mids who have attacking mindsets. Would appreciate some feedback on my team and how to improve it.

    So after all that, please tell me what you think of this motley crew:

    Given, Ruddy

    Baines, Lescott, Taylor, Bramble (or Brown if I can learn that he'll start instead) Gabbidon

    Silva, Nzog, Sess, Ramsey, Moses

    RVP, Carroll, Holt

    1.0m in the bank, probably Silva>>Malouda GW2.

    Would be great if you guys could deconstruct this for me. Thanks in advance.

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    1. Twelve years a slave
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 8 months ago

      nothing wrong with benching baines , he will have game in hand and good fixtures.
      People get too carried away with gameweek 1

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      1. Kloppelganger
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers.

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    2. stilicho
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 8 months ago

      In my opinion it's a bit early for Ramsey and Sess, their opening 3 aren't that great so they're both a bit punty in my book - Sess's popularity on here seems to have been declining over the last couple of weeks now the imminent prospect of being stuck with him has become more real. The plan to keep Baines in despite the blank is reasonable enough I guess, but that squad for the first couple seems a little thin to me.

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      1. Kloppelganger
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers for the feedback stilicho. I'm unconvinced on my Ramsey section in particular.

        Have decided to break the season into thirds so have looked for players with good fixtures/rotation over that period. (I know Bent has great fixtures but I really don't like his price tag)

        Would you advocate either Taarabt or Sinclair or that I downgrade 2 of Nzog, Sess and Ramsey and add 1 quality player?

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  21. Cliff
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 8 months ago

    Just wondered about this team selection:

    De Gea (Given)
    Gabbidon / Hangeland / Jose Enrique / Clichy / (Simpson)
    Nani / Meireles / Ramsey / Silva(c) / (Elmohamady)
    Rooney / Rodallega / (Campbell)

    Any Good?

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    1. thegaffer82
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 8 months ago

      De Gea is question mark just go with Given & a cheapie.
      Hangeland is a waste of cash go with A.Cole with money saved on keepers. Swap Clichy with Kompany who is a nailed on starter.
      Meireles is a rotation risk. Elmohady meh!

      Otherwise looking good

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  22. thegaffer82
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 8 months ago

    De Laet & Campbell

    OR

    Gabbidon & Holt

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  23. Hughes the Daddy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 8 months ago

    When K Toure resturns from suspension, will Lescott definately lose his place?....

    I'm tempted by Lescott's attacking potential as a differential over Kompany first few games but may just be giving myself an unnecessary transfer to make in a few weeks time.

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    1. stilicho
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 8 months ago

      I don't think it will definitley happen, but it's certainly a strong possibility.

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      1. Hughes the Daddy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        If he bangs in a header or two it could be 0.5m well spent I'm thinking.

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        1. stilicho
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 8 months ago

          I totally agree, well worth the 0.5 over Kompany.

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  24. titihenry
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 8 months ago

    RMT

    Al Habsi Ruddy
    Lescott Luiz Collings Gabbidon Simpson
    Nani Silva Dunn Moses Taarabt
    Bent Carroll Holt

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    1. Mr Sarcastic
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 8 months ago

      I suppose Mark didn't tell his defence on the podcast...

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  25. Magerost
      14 years, 8 months ago

      Anyone have an idea when the dgw can be?
      If it is gw2, then you must bench vdv or baines to get them both for the dgw, if you dont want to take a hit.

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    • Aditya K
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 8 months ago

      Is this team a good to go?!

      Given (Ruddy)

      Kompany Cole Orr (Bramble Simpson)

      Malouda Moses Silva Sessegnon (Sinclair)

      Rooney Bent Holt!

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      1. Shane Ferguson 4.0
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        Same as mine, but I have Carroll instead of Bent.
        What do you think
        Rooney - Malouda - Bent (Carroll) > RVP - Drogba - Nani

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        1. Aditya K
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 8 months ago

          thought about that..but drogba is safe only for this GW..is he a guaranteed starter for next 2 as well?

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          1. Shane Ferguson 4.0
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 8 months ago

            I am afraid of his big score in first.... But probably I will stick with first option.

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            1. Aditya K
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 8 months ago

              yeah..sensible..but still want malouda over drogba..but thats jus me..it can back fire on me too..by not having drogba..also is n'zog and nani a must every rmt's seems to have them!

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    • griff
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 8 months ago

      Malouda, Yaya and Rod

      or

      D Silva, Drogba and 5.5 mid (who?)

      cheers!

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      1. 4vets
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        B with Moses?

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        1. griff
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 8 months ago

          Decent shout, just not convinced by all this Moses love on here.. Wiga ndo have nice fixtures though

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          1. 4vets
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 8 months ago

            I've got him for form and fixtures. I have no idea who else to buy when those run out but I'm sure someone will pop up 🙂

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          2. Tabasco
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 8 months ago

            I'm wary but I watched him pre-season and together with 3 games against the newly-promoted it's looking promising. N'Zogbia's gone too.

            I think one guy's captaining him!

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    • stilicho
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 8 months ago

      Team done, just excited to get off and runnning now. Good luck for this year everyone!

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      1. Cathal Cantona
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        Same as, good luck to all!

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      2. Hughes the Daddy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        and you stilico. your rate of progress means you'll win it this year! 🙂

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        1. stilicho
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 8 months ago

          I wish! I'll be scrabbling for top 10k this time I think.

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      3. 4vets
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        A big ditto to you.

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    • tomstigers
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 8 months ago

      balotelli or dzecko is the big question???????

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      1. thegaffer82
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        Think they'll both play GW1 maybe even 2. After that both are too much of a risk with Tev and Aguero raring to go.

        Balotelli certainly the one most likely to score you big points or lose you points with a silly sending off or getting dragged off after 20mins

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        1. tomstigers
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 8 months ago

          i thought tevez was off to inter milan

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    • Large Hardon Colluder
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 8 months ago

      morning all. last day of tinkering.

      so far i have

      Given (Mignolet)

      Enrique - Lescott - Kompany - (Orr - Simpson)

      Nani - Downing - Silva - Murphy - Moses

      Carroll - Drogba - A.Johnson

      My worries are ?too much city defence and ?Murphy AND AJ.

      Any thoughts, trying not to be too much of a sheep.

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      1. stilicho
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        • 15 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        *KLAXON*

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

          http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AepyGm9Me6w

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      2. thegaffer82
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        Enrique surely wont play (but Orr might do ok and you'll be on the Enrique bus from the get-go)
        Getting Murphy was my biggest FF regret last season. Awful returns even when he had a good game. Get rid and solve your too much Fulham woes.
        One more thing, City DF looked shaky against Utd. Might be something to consider

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        1. Large Hardon Colluder
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 8 months ago

          ok, thanks fo the advice.

          i do have a sneaky feeling Murphy is going to be good this year, but we shall see.

          Yes, it is risky 2 city defenders but if they do as well as predicted, it could be a wise move.

          however, still not convinced by anything really......

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      3. aries1973
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        Is Enrique going to play week in, week out? Would go for 1 Fulham. What GW are you expecting to transfer Lescott?

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        1. Football Wizardry
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 8 months ago

          New Member **

          What do you think of my line up gentlemen?

          Al Habsi (Foster)

          Hughes Kompany Enrique (Baines, Simpson)

          Taarabt, Silva (C), Jarvis, Adam (N'Zogbia)

          DJ, Rooney, Rodallega (VC)

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