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Monitor – Jamie O’Hara

5 October 2011 766 comments
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In a new series of Members articles, we look to examine the progress of proven Fantasy talent, mining the Opta statistics and our own ICT Index to assess their progress so far and the likelihood of Fantasy profits in the future. The first player to fit the profile and come under scrutiny is Wolves’ Jamie O’Hara.

The former Spurs man has tested the patience of his Fantasy owners to the full so far this campaign- time after time he seems on the cusp of pulling out a substantial points haul, only to walk away with a blank. A miserly total of 14 Fantasy Premier League (FPL) points would suggest O’Hara is going missing in games for Wolves in the opening two months of the new campaign but closer analysis of his stats shows this is far from the case.

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  1. Arselona
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Start
    Simpson home to Spurs
    or
    Ward away at WBA?

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    1. Ryan
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Ward. WBA are cake

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  2. Hapless Hat-Tricks
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Got 2 freebies this week.
    Decided upon Sessegnon > Ramsey
    2nd will be Dzeko > Sturridge OR Adebayor

    Alternatively, I could keep Dzeko.
    Who'd you rather have, irrespective of price long-term?

    Dzeko, Adebayor or Sturridge

    Cheers.

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    1. Ryan
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Keeping Dzeko would be a good risk. Have a strong feeling he will start and score some goals, could be handy with everyone selling him. The safest bet however would be to get Adebayor in, he will be a certainty all season baring injury. Sturridge is at risk of rotation but will probably start for the next few gameweeks

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      1. Hapless Hat-Tricks
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks Ryan, valid points there. Getting Adebayor would allow me to have a nice attacking spread from the 'big' teams to cover any 6-0 thrashings that may take place.
        Ramsey (ARS) - Mata (CHE) - Nasri (MCI)
        Rooney (MUN) - Suarez (LIV) - Adebayor (TOT)

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        1. Ryan
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          • 14 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Thats a strong side, can't go wrong

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    2. tw
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      of the three adebayor is probably the most important to his team. the other two have good potential though

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    3. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I think Adebayor is less of a rotation risk long term and more likely to add points regularly if less spectacularly.

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  3. Henry Hill
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    The girl on Sky Sports News I reckon is the best looking of them all by a long shot, why is she on at such an ungodly hour!?!

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    1. Bend it like her
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Picture please?

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    2. Crouch Potato!
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Thats my girlfriend, well of all de cheek!

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  4. Bend it like her
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Why can't I read the article above? There's a blue box blocking the rest of the text. Is there meant to be some sort of message in the blue box? If not, I can't see it for some reason.

    Also, the "Next Six Ticker" only shows Game Week 8. Is anyone else experiencing this problem or is it just me?

    Cheers.

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    1. UnderstandablyDistraught
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      No such problems here anyway. Maybe if you clear your history cache and reopen

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    2. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      You are not allowed to view it.
      No, not a problem for me.

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    3. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      You need to pay for membership. ( Well worth while ). 🙂

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      1. kitier katba
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        +1

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    4. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Loads of extras with membership, season long ticker, choice of Blonde or brunette to bring you coffee this time of the morning sometimes both..........Oh hello girls.....Got to go.

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      1. Bend it like her
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks for the heads-up. I will look into how to become a member. I desperately need it right now. Ranked 98,000th in the world! Terrible start for me this season.

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        1. In Like Flynn.
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          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Bloody good start, for this weird year, it's under FAQs Home page. At least it was. It'll be there somewhere.

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  5. tw
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    enrique, jones or kompany? I want to get one of them in for de laet.

    if i got enrique in then id have .6 in the bank and could save my other ft (keep swp for the blackburn game) or i could downgrade swp to ramsey (or murphy or walters). however if I got in jones or kompany I would be forced to downgrade swp to either murphy or walters first in order to get the spare .2 or .3 mil I need.

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    1. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      What do you need to 0.1-2 for?

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    2. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      SWP to Murphy or Walters is an upgrade, both on penalties for their teams, Walters less guaranteed though.

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    3. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Jones. He'll keep his place for a while yet, maybe all season. He's a good footballer, will get you the odd assist and goal and won't concede much. Can't see Liverpool keeping a clean sheet against Utd so Enrique not good for this week. As a Pool supporter I'm not convinced by him yet and don't think defence is that solid at the moment.Kompany looks nailed on for every City game but rarely gets assists or goals and I reckon City will concede more than United this season.

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    4. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      If you wanna take a punt go for James McCarthy at Wigan for 5.2. Very good young player, just back from injury, Irish International and Wigan have a decent few games coming up.

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      1. The Finnisher
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        😯

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  6. Bend it like her
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Need some suggestions guys. Who to bench and who to captain?

    Vorm, Krul
    Kompany, Bosingwa, Woodgate, Jose Enrique, S Taylor
    Nani, Silva, VDV, Ramsey, Dyer
    Rooney, Sturridge, Agbonlahor

    Cheers.

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    1. Roshan
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      play 3-4-3
      Vorm
      Kompany, Bosingwa, Woodgate
      Nani, Silva, VDV, Ramsey
      Rooney, Sturridge, Agbonlahor

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      1. Roshan
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        n captain silva

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    2. everyday, i'm shufflin…
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Bench.. Krul, Enrique, Woodgate, Dyer

      I just fancy attacking threat from S.Taylor over Woodgate who will meet a good form Fulham.

      (c) Silva or Sturridge

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      1. The Finnisher
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        S.Taylor against Spurs away?
        Play Woodgate, Stoke at home...why else would you have him if you bench him at home?

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        1. everyday, i'm shufflin…
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Starting Woodgate at home is definitely sensible but, in my position, I would like to gamble on S.Taylor to score/assist rather hoping Woodgate to get thru 90mins with CS.

          Newcastle will be at home and Fulham usually do well at Stoke.

          Note that my thought is highly influenced by the recent form of Fulham.. 😉

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      2. Random_Guy
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Start Woodgate, I think. Stoke are a beast at home. Besides, Fulham's form has been inconsistent this season.

        I also think that Villa will be ultra-defensive against Man City, so I'd start Dyer over Agbonlahor.

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  7. Elniñorules
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Who to get rid of first - Dzeko, Sess or Baines??

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    1. Roshan
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Baines

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  8. everyday, i'm shufflin…
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Aha.. Aguero not dropped in price as FISO's prediction but Dzeko did correctly.

    Is it likely that A.Young is not soon to drop too as he is just -29% on TotalFPL?

    Note that Gabby just rise 0.1 this morning..

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    1. UnderstandablyDistraught
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      he's a long way from a drop if he's at -29

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      1. everyday, i'm shufflin…
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        So, TotalFPL become more accurate than FISO again.. ?

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        1. The Finnisher
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          No.
          Fiso = Rises
          Total = Drops

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          1. everyday, i'm shufflin…
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            Heard that somewhere too.. Thank you for advice.

            Young and Aguero are pretty safe then.. 😉

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          2. Elniñorules
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            jack i think the other way round buddy ..

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          3. Demí
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            Other way round Jack

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            1. The Finnisher
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              Really?
              I never really pay attention, but someone was saying earlier it was that way, thanks for clearing that one up

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            2. everyday, i'm shufflin…
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              That's another story then...

              Young's at -74 on FISO.. 🙁

              If Aguero's dropped tomorrow, it would confirm status of FISO for drops.

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              1. Christina.
                • 16 Years
                14 years, 5 months ago

                I think KUN will drop. Jarvis dropped earlier this week while Total had him on 50% to a drop.

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  9. 7ator
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Firstly, Love the look of the new site, top jobs guys.

    Secondly, When i saw the name of the article "Rafa's not a wide boy", i thought they were refering to Benitez, and clearly, he is a wide boy.

    Thirdly, Ive got 2.7 mil burning a hole in my pocket, im thinking of upgrading Bosingwa to Baines after Everton play Man Utd, good idea?. Also, should i get rid of De Laet?

    Ruddy
    Bosingwa, Enrique, Hutton, Taylor
    Silva, VDV, Walcott
    Rooney, Suarez, Agbonlahor

    Vorm, Dyer, Tiote, De Laet

    Cheers boys.

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    1. Ryan
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      upgrade tiote and get rid of Walcott. Defense is good no need to change it urgently

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      1. 7ator
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Tiote had got 7, 5 and 4 in his last 3 games, while on my beach....

        I was thinking of upgrading Walcott to Nani, good idea?

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    2. tw
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      no need to upgrade bosingwa. use that cash to upgrade walcott to nani or young and/or upgrade upgrade de laet (maybe to shawncross?).

      you could also consider upgrading dyer or tiote to ramsey

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

    Day 5 Jafa versus The People.

    Is it me or are there more gravatars about particularly of the female flesh-bearing variety? 😕

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    1. Bend it like her
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Don't know what you're talking about. :p

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

        Me neither 😉

        Good job the Mods are tucked up in bed 😛

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    2. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      My thoughts exactly. I need that breast operation!

      😯

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    3. The Artist
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      that--and the more inane other-disparaging threads/comments--are the tangible result of FFS being publicly linked to FPL. that's my take on it, anyways.

      some new faces have already worn out their welcome.

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        How true, I think some of the old faithfuls are already spending far less time here, much to the detriment of the conversations and the site. 🙁

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    4. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      It's what lots of 14 year old boys dream about Jafalad, unable to seperate different aspects of their life. Some never grow out of it, we call them "Sun readers".

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  11. Esalman
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Dzeko back to his original price now.

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    1. 7ator
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      lol, just saw that too, glad i shipped him out while making a bit of profit.

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  12. DarPaC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    could do with some advice on what transfers to make if anyone's still up?
    current team:
    GIVEN (KENNY)
    (STAYLOR) - (ENRIQUE) - DE LAET - KOMPANY - WARD
    MOSES - ARTETA - SILVA - DYER - (BARKLEY)
    RVP - AGUERO - SUAREZ

    thinking of Kenny to Vorm to free up .3
    then it's either get rid of BARKLEY and DYER and have 10.4 to spend on replacements ....thinking of Petrov/Tiote/Bannan......or should i downgrade Arteta? Or should i downgrade a striker and get Nani in?
    btw - i'm planning RVP to Rooney GW10

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    1. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Midfield needs alot of work IMO

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      1. DarPaC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        thanks for the constructive advice 😉

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

      Have a look at my team for some ideas.

      Vorm goes with Kenny and frees up some cash.

      I'd seriously be thinking of swapping Arteta for Ramsey. I'd also downgrade Bad K for 4 miller and try and get Mata/Nani in.

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      1. The Finnisher
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        I dont get why you hate Kompany so much as an fpl pick.
        Not everyyybboodddyyy wants such weak defence 😉

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

          "Weak" defences are in. No point having Enrique and Bad K. Pick one; play them most of the team;rotate 4 ubercheaps around them;job done.

          ...and you've spelt "everybody" wrong 😉

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          1. Crouch Potato!
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            Havent you got Titus still!

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

              ...and? 😉

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              1. Crouch Potato!
                • 14 Years
                14 years, 5 months ago

                Following your theory, you could swap for a 4 mil which you can rotate,

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

                  ...erm...the 4 millers are running a little thin on the ground 😕

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          2. The Finnisher
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            Haha shh you.
            I think we will see that the better teams start keeping more cleanies and the ones at 5-6 will signicantly outscore the cheaper ones. I only like Newcastle/Swansea cheapies, the rest seem pretty useless..

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

              My team mirrors the scoring patterns of FPL:

              - cheap defence = defs score lowest anywayz

              - quality midpark = Mata,Nani and Silva will deliver the big points as mids traditionally do in ff

              - ultra-superstar forward line that picks up the big points.

              Gained 100k last week after playing w/c so early evidence is positive 😀

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              1. Crouch Potato!
                • 14 Years
                14 years, 5 months ago

                Alex Song has same points as Mata!

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

                  He's only played 3 and a half games - give the lad a chance! He's on every dead ball; free role up front; OOP potential; goals and assists already. No cheaper way into the CHS midpark.

                  Trust me on this one 😉

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                  1. The Finnisher
                    • 14 Years
                    14 years, 5 months ago

                    And how many games has Song played? 😉

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

                    No idea-you wouldn't do a survey after 3 games and expect reliability 😉

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                  3. Crouch Potato!
                    • 14 Years
                    14 years, 5 months ago

                    My issue with Mata isnt about ability, its about miniutes on the pitch. If i splash out on a player, I want him on the pitch each game for as long as possible. Many goals are scored in second half of games also.

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              2. The Finnisher
                • 14 Years
                14 years, 5 months ago

                Well isn't your team just the best 🙄
                The fact that Bosingwa, Enrique and Jones were 5.5 or less meant you could have 2-3 of them as they will easily outscore all the 4.0 defenders come seasons end, and then have a good team elsewhere anyway.
                The highest scoring teams in my league for the last 2-3 had the likes of those players and very good elsewhere. Rooney/Aguero will not score 3 each week, and when they dont, teams with bad defences will struggle.

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                1. The Finnisher
                  • 14 Years
                  14 years, 5 months ago

                  And allows you to have better than Moses 😆

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

                  No,no, no, no no. Plain wrong.

                  Man U are hardly the doyen of cleenies so there is no way I'm investing 5.5+ in Jones.

                  CHS are hardly a cs machine either. Boswinga out.

                  I have Enrique which somewhat dismantles your theory that my defence is "weak."

                  Would I rather have Boswinga and Jones instead of Aguero and Nani? Hmmm...now let me see...:?

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                  1. The Finnisher
                    • 14 Years
                    14 years, 5 months ago

                    Vidic back and fixtures clearing up soon, you will see.
                    How exactly would having Bosingwa (when he was 5.5) or Jones (when he was 5.5) mean you couldnt have Nani and Aguero 😕
                    With Suarez/Sturridge/Adebayor and others showing plenty of value up front, I dont see the need for such bad defences, Enrique doesnt really change that, going by your lack of cleanie theory, he would be worse than Jones/Bosingwa long-term 😐

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                  2. Crouch Potato!
                    • 14 Years
                    14 years, 5 months ago

                    I have your strike force , v srong midfield, good defence, .5 to spare, my defence got me nearly half my total with Enrique benched.

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                  3. Crouch Potato!
                    • 14 Years
                    14 years, 5 months ago

                    Id rather have both and pretty much have!

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              3. Paidaki
                • 14 Years
                14 years, 5 months ago

                "- cheap defence = defs score lowest anywayz"

                Value(season) which is Total score/Current price and the more representative stat imo is topped by defenders

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                1. The Finnisher
                  • 14 Years
                  14 years, 5 months ago

                  huh?

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                  1. Paidaki
                    • 14 Years
                    14 years, 5 months ago

                    At the FPL site there is a stat called Value(season) and measures how many times a player produced his price in score so a player priced 5 with a Total score of 35 has a Value(season) stat of 7. Defenders are topping this stat so saying "defs score lowest anywayz' is wrong

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                  2. The Finnisher
                    • 14 Years
                    14 years, 5 months ago

                    nobody said defs lowest score anywayz 😐
                    And there is clearly flaws in that idiotic statement.
                    1. It is based on Current price, Jones/Bosingwa are no 5.9 and 6.2 so people who dont have them have missed out on getting them at a value price as they have risen.
                    2. If we were choosing on value,nobody would have Silva, Mata, Nani, VDV, Nasri in the midfield...

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                  3. The Finnisher
                    • 14 Years
                    14 years, 5 months ago

                    3. It doesnt take into account games played etc.

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

                  We are not playing for value...well not me anyway 😉

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          3. Jönny
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            How are those ubercheaps working out for you Jaf? Last week in the sub-5m market only Swansea defenders got clean sheets. The week before, only West Brom. In GW5 QPR and Sunderland both came good but have leaked goals since. As the season goes on the expensive defenders will come good- the likes of City and United already are doing, with decent options emerging around the 5m option too (Stoke, Fulham, Enrique).

            Cheap defenders are essential to get money to spend elsewhere but I think your "1+4" formulation takes it too far.

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            1. The Finnisher
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              + billions.
              2 + 3 4mil would be the cheapest I would ever go.
              As I said, Bosingwa and Jones werent even expensive at the start.

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

              Jeez...the People are out in force today/tonight! Where the hell is Christina when you need HER 😥
              Jonny, as a fellow LUFC supporter who should know better, I did a little analysis on my
              "1+4" and discovered that it is keeping over 2 cs/week 😯
              Last year's winner employed a similar strategy; the winner from 2 years back had 5 ubercheaps 😯 😯

              You spotting a pattern here? 😕

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              1. The Finnisher
                • 14 Years
                14 years, 5 months ago

                So what happens when Swansea/Newcastle have bad fixtures?
                You play Tierney (havnt kept a clean sheet) or Bramble (Sunderland are crap and he isnt even playing) ?

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                1. The Finnisher
                  • 14 Years
                  14 years, 5 months ago

                  p.s didn't Christin say 'she' was getting rid of one of the "super pooper six" - Christina's words 😆

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                  1. The Finnisher
                    • 14 Years
                    14 years, 5 months ago

                    p.p.s how do you see previous years winners?

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

                    She has the "Super Pooper Six;" I have the Supa-Dupa Six.

                    😉 plus she's been menstruating of late and hasn't been her normal self 😕

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                  3. Christina.
                    • 16 Years
                    14 years, 5 months ago

                    That would be CHRISTINA for you jack offer.

                    🙄

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

                  Ahhhh...here we are then.

                  All 5 of my "1+4" dee-fence have been put together on the ticker and have given me a majority platform whereby I have mostly 3 of them at home in any given gwk in this first 15 gwks or so.

                  Cedrtainly no less than 2 play at home in any given gwk.

                  SWN rotates well with QPR. I drop SWN.

                  NEW rotate perfectly with SUN.

                  Always thinking, see 😉

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                  1. The Finnisher
                    • 14 Years
                    14 years, 5 months ago

                    Yes but as if that matters?
                    Bramble isnt playing, and even if he does, Sunderland arent good.
                    QPR just lost 6-0...to Fulham.
                    Newcastle and Swansea defenders are fine I agree, but QPR/SUN/NOR arent..

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                  2. Crouch Potato!
                    • 14 Years
                    14 years, 5 months ago

                    One of them is inactive so Sun fixtures dont count, cracks beginning to show!

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

                    Woahhh...give me a chance to make the trade. No one knows how long Bramble is out for yet. 😕

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

                    Home players score more than away players. Fact.

                    That's why it is important to have 4 ubers rotating nicely together 🙂

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                  5. The Finnisher
                    • 14 Years
                    14 years, 5 months ago

                    Yes but you still dont get it, Bramble isnt playing and Norwich havent kept a clean sheet. Fact. Hard to rotate when 2 of them are pretty much inaffective besides Tierney's one assist all year.

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              2. Jönny
                • 16 Years
                14 years, 5 months ago

                Haha what do us Leeds fans know about a solid defence?!

                Anyway, out of interest (read boredom) just had a look at your history, and it's not keeping over 2 a week at all! Unless you're counting players on your bench that is.... I counted 10 clean sheets from playing defenders all season, and 4 of those are from your expensive defender!

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

                  Yep, I'm including all 5!

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                  1. Jönny
                    • 16 Years
                    14 years, 5 months ago

                    Therein lies the problem... you play the expensive defenders most if not all weeks, so you get all their points. If Swansea/QPR/Newcastle etc pick up an unexpected 0-0 on the road somewhere and they're on your bench, it's no good.

                    PS I may be slightly biased in this having benched Simpson for every single one of his clean sheets.

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

                    Cheers Jonny.

                    SWN have kept q a few cs. NEW too. Tierney - more thinking here behind this selection - was selected primarily on his opta data for crossing.

                    I've selected defs that offer a bit more than plain rotation and cs potential.

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              3. Billy Ketsu
                • 15 Years
                14 years, 5 months ago

                Well, for what it's worth I'm all over the cheap defenders as well:

                Vorm, Kenny

                Jose Enrique, Woodgate, Gabbidon, Tayor ( Swa ), Simpson.

                Absolutely nothing wrong with them. The man/woman Katie, who could have won the whole thing if she hadn't destroyed her team at the end of the season, said she hadn't had a defender valued over 4.5 all season. And she was in the top 10 at one point.

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

                  + billions

                  Billy you are a hero 🙂

                  The People were just mounting a full-scale revolution on here and the cavalry have arrived just in time :p

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                  1. Jönny
                    • 16 Years
                    14 years, 5 months ago

                    Have I somehow been lumped into a revolutionary movement called The People here? Must have missed that one... I quite like it though.

                    The People have spoken Jaflad.

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                  2. Crouch Potato!
                    • 14 Years
                    14 years, 5 months ago

                    Dont mess with de people Ha Ha.

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                  3. The Finnisher
                    • 14 Years
                    14 years, 5 months ago

                    Yes but look at Billy's defence?
                    No SUN or NOR...

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                2. Christina.
                  • 16 Years
                  14 years, 5 months ago

                  I miss Katie. She is the only one that understands me.

                  😥

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

                    Yeah...those transgender conversations have sorely missed 🙁

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

                    New website fail.

                    This is getting messy: who is replying to whom? 😕

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      2. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Nani over Mata for me, Mata is not a good FPL player

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      3. DarPaC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        I'm not convinced about Vorm/Kenny as a) I can't see very many clean sheets and b) GW11 + 12 you're left with a choice between MCY/liv then stk/MUN. I think Vorm and GIven rotate better.
        Arteta for Ramsey sounds like it makes sense although Arteta is on set pieces?

        appreciate the advice though 🙂 thanks

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    3. Crouch Potato!
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Goalie switch looks right, ps Vorms price will rise pretty soon. I would agree as regards Barkely, and Arteta, see what you have to spend then.

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      1. DarPaC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        thanks.......I think you're right about midfield. Barkley and Arteta out would give me 14.2 to spend on replacements.

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  13. sticko
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Ade + Mata + Dyer

    or

    Sturridge + VDV + Sinclair

    Opinions please!!!

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    1. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Second one for me.

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      1. sticko
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks for the opinion. I was leaning that way because VDV and Sinclair are on frees and pens and sturridge is in form and if he starts gettinf rotated I can swap him for another mid price option.

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    2. jimski
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      B

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    3. Darth Paul
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      B

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  14. EL TANO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    b

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    1. Jake9
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      B

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  15. rohan
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Suggestions please...
    vorm

    kompany simpson woodgate

    silva nani mata dyer

    Rvp aguero sturridge...

    0.2 in the bank... any possible way i can better this team?

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    1. rohan
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      anyone???

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      1. kitier katba
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        team looks good as is...

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        1. Mark
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 19 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Indeed...I can't see much wrong with that - who are the subs in defence and midfield?

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          1. Christina.
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            Mark, team news still says Bendy at the top for Sun vs Arsenal. He is not eligble though.

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            1. Mark
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 19 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              Right, team news is due a full update today. We just got the team news template up and running on Monday without giving it much attention. We have Bendy flagged correctly however.

              I'll update Sunderland now.

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              1. Christina.
                • 16 Years
                14 years, 5 months ago

                Cool.

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    2. everyday, i'm shufflin…
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      It depends if you believe in Spurs attacking, Mata > VDV is the way to get into Spurs.

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  16. Christina.
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Steve Jobs.

    R.I.P.

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    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      +1

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

      and Graham Dilley 🙁

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      1. Christina.
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        52.....I'm turning 41 in exactly a week.

        😯

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

          You don't look it 😉

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    3. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      bad news for apple fans.So no I products will be launched i guess. 🙂

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  17. james_10
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Anything I should change?

    Begovic (Vorm)
    Bosingwa, Kompany, Jones (Enrique, Simpson)
    Silva, Nani, VDV, Dempsey (Dyer)
    Adebayor, Agbonlahor, Sturridge

    0.3 in the bank

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    1. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 19 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Very strong - only real weakness I can see is a lack of Arsenal attacking coverage over their run of three home in four. You're also a bit reliant on form up front - those three are flying but one of Rooney/Aguero/RVP would offer a bit more assurance for me.

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  18. Christina.
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    I still can't figure out if Mark's gravatar is looking to the right or left....

    😕

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    1. James
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Lol me neither. Great image

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  19. jimski
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Maybe it is worth hanging onto Dzeko - Aguero's injury sounding a lot more dodgy now.

    http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2889/south-america/2011/10/05/2698284/manchester-city-striker-sergio-aguero-set-to-miss-argentina

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    1. Anti-Ipswich
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I really don't trust Goal.com as a source. I reckon they aren't with it half of the time. I remember they gave Szczesny a rating 6.5 out of 10 when he played against Man United earlier this year

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      1. everyday, i'm shufflin…
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        I hope Team News update from Mark will have some says about Aguero.

        If both Ade and Aguero out, I will have only Drogba as Forward. 😕

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      2. jimski
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        It has direct quotes though, which are slightly more believable than a subjective rating!

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      3. Manamongst
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        It´s actually conduited via Goal.com through EFE, one of the largest Spanish language news outlets in the world. Nothing dodgy about Jamie Dunn either.

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  20. Billy Ketsu
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Graham Dilley 🙁

    An eternal hero for all English cricket fans.

    I bet he'd have played cheap defenders.

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  21. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    hello guys, loving the new look of thids site keep up the good work guys.
    I am in need of some help :
    my team
    Given Vorm
    bosin komp simp jones brown
    mata nani sliva dyer moses
    adebayor rooney agbonlahor

    shoud i wildcard ?
    Or make few changes ?
    If few changes which one ?

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    1. Roshan
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Upgrade mata to nani.. u have a good team i dont think any more changes required

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      1. Roshan
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        sorry i mean upgrade mata to young

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        1. everyday, i'm shufflin…
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Not possible. He has P.Jones, Nani, and Rooney. Full quota from Man Utd.

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    2. Hughes the Daddy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      'Should I wildcard?' You havin a laugh?

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    3. Life's Very Good
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Y do u wanna WC? this team seems decent. Except for Arsenal cover though, considering nice fixtures

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  22. Chairboy
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Can I say, I am deeply impressed at the standard of new avatars being demonstrated by caring members.

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  23. Chairboy
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Having interogated Mata last night, Im fast coming to the conclusion that he isnt going to be the significant points contributor this season that i thought he was. Time to use the funds to upgarde me thinks.

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    1. James
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      2 assists and 1 goal in his last 3 games (in all competitions).

      9.5 for a guarantee in the Chelsea side.

      I'd definitely keeping a little while longer

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      1. Hughes the Daddy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        I own Mata and am keeping a while longer too but so far am disappointed with him. I'd like to think he will start scoring bigger soon though.

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      2. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Mata's just not getting the minutes or points to justify the hefty price tag in my opinion.

        Sturridge appears to be much better value for Chelsea and seems to be starter under AVB.

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        1. Hughes the Daddy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          I think you could be right Nomar. Sturridge is very much on my radar. I will give Mata 1, 2 more games max to conclude.

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        2. James
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          If you say so.

          I dont see what he has really done wrong to justify selling him. He got an assist last game, and an assist the game before.

          And from what I saw of last game, he is taking more shots each game.

          Anyhow, I wont be selling right now since:
          a) more pressing issues 🙂
          b) I only bought him 2 weeks ago, in which time he has returned 2 assists. A bit more time is needed methinks

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          1. The Finnisher
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            Most people are in that situation.
            I can guarentee any of you people have much more pressing transfers then getting Mata out, the majority would have got him in 2 weeks ago, seen his score, not watched him play or how he got what he got and are selling now... 🙄

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            1. James
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              Yeah I was gutted when he was subbed on 59 minutes - he was my captain! And had Torres not COMPLETELY lost his mind, I think Mata would have been on for a large haul.

              I think Im gonna (C) him again next weekend, dont really have many other great options...

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            2. SOOnami
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              Jack off has a mancruch on mata. Defending him to the hilt. So sad hhahaha

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            3. SOOnami
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              Jack off has a man cfruch on Mata. Defending him in every forum nearly hhahaaha

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          2. Chairboy
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            Your right, he hasnt done anything wrong - its just that other players are doing a lot more RIGHT than him and he is falling behind - as am I. He is in my team because i see him as a genuine "4th" striker - so far he is not living up to the expectation I had when I signed him up (the day he appeared on FPL btw - such was the optimism I had) other cheaper and not so cheaper options are outscoring him consistently.

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    2. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      And what exactly is that conclusion based on?

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      1. Chairboy
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Well its a fair question - I looked at the various "form" indicators for midfielders that appear on the FPL site and Mata rarely makes an appearance in the first 15 - on any of the indicators they are using - I mean thats what they are they for, to determine performance and form and he is not really hitting the numbers - others are!!

        I do hear what Blue Zulu below is saying...................... lets put it down to an itchy trigger finger and not having Nani in my squad!!

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    3. Hanso Lo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I feel the fear too...but I think patience is required. His fee does put a bit more pressure on your team but he's been close and when Torres returns we should see more from him...he clearly is improving his relationship there and it could really fire...he also has set pieces so don't forget that...

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  24. Evs
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Good god... not been on here since Satrday... Had the Painters in I see 😀 ???

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    1. Hanso Lo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah...new open plan kitchen. Knocked the wall down in the lounge to extend into the dining area...and apparently more to come...Sorry about the paint fumes...should clear very soon...haha...

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  25. SOOnami
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    how do i set up an avatar on here?

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    1. Demí
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      http://gravatar.com

      Head on over to http://www.gravatar.com and register for an account (make sure you register with the same email as the one you are registered with here). Choose an image, and this will be associated with all of your comments on site. Your gravatar image should appear next to your comments within roughly 24 hours.

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      1. Hughes the Daddy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Very helpful Demi 🙂 I couldn't remember how I did it so was hoping someone who knew exactly would answer.

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        1. Demí
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          haha, can't say i worded that myself. It's taken from the FAQ section at the bottom of the page 😳

          Thanks all the same 😉

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          1. NED KELLY
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            well it beat my advice 🙂

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      2. SOOnami
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers Dems!!

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    2. NED KELLY
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      google avatar and follow instructions

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    3. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Just go to FAQs top of front page, it will take you through it.

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  26. NED KELLY
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone thinking about getting Bale in ? ? I hav no spurs cover!! so might do Downing>Bale

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    1. Hughes the Daddy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah, I am. Bit of a punt but he looks to be moving into form and is relatively cheap. The only thing is 3 out of next 4 are away games. But Bale is the type that has the potential to suddenly score 2 or 3 in a game so I I thinking seriously about it. When he does score, he scores big.

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      1. Fratboy
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Bale does look a little more threatening of late, I'd say it's a risky but good punt!

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  27. Hanso Lo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    With Swansea showing some steel in their defense so far I am considering a move to get someone in. I know Vorm is a favourite around these parts but I don't want to break up my keepers just yet (Given / Begovic). So....try the cheaper N Taylor or jump for Rangel...I see Williams is also in the mix but not sure if he has any other potential other than the clean sheet option.

    Any opinions on this move?

    The transfer would most likely be Ward to Taylor leaving me with this defense:

    Bosingwa, Warnock, Brown, S Taylor and the Swansea option...

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  28. Hughes the Daddy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Nice VDV comment below. Bet 'arry nipped his head after reading that one.

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    1. Hanso Lo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Well I see the vultures have circled with suggestions that his place is now a 2 horse race between him and Defoe...not sure I agree but if that is the case it would cause much frustration around here...possibly something to keep an eye on I reckon...if you have him that is...

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  29. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    In work, just saw the leader of our league. I say "You're still on top of the league you bugger!". He says "Am I? I haven't checked the game in weeks!". ARGH! Why do I even bother putting the effort in?!

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    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Because by the end of the season you'l be top and he'l be 10th 😀 .... or so i keep telling myself 🙂

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      1. Hybrid.power
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        The thing is, we have a head to head league and he's won all his games so far. It's tougher to catch up on someone in those type of leagues, rather than the classic leagues.

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        1. Kings of Lyon ★
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Ahhhh got ya, that is ridiculous then 🙁 I hope you pull it around nothing does my head in more than people who put in effort not being rewarded.

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    2. Hanso Lo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Insert one bullet into chamber - CHECK
      Cock the Hammer - CHECK
      Fire when ready...

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      1. Hanso Lo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        If this season is anything to go by you'll miss...tear a hamstring...and won't be able to access your team for the rest of the season. Meh, things could be worse right?

        *Cringe *Rocking back and forth....

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    3. CarelessGenius©
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      i think there's a message there for all of us who spend too much time on this site.....

      When you are not sure of the transfer, the transfer not sure you are.
      Old Chinese Proverb

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      1. Hybrid.power
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Didn't Yoda say that?

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    4. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Mind games, Hybrid, is what I would bet he's doing. So don't panic or try to beat his team on a weekly basis,but get your team the best it can be and the results will follow. If he has any interest in football he will be as chuffed as Larry to be top, only if he only joined as work thing and has no interest will he really not have looked,in which case you'll get him in the end anyway.

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  30. Back on the horse
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    A cynic might say last season he was trying to impress in order to get a contract at wolves. now he's sitting pretty

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    1. Fratboy
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      One could say the same for N'Zogbia wanting out of Wigan.

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