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With Eden Hazard flourishing and attracting huge Fantasy investment, Tottenham’s Gareth Bale is already in danger of becoming a forgotten man just a couple of Gameweeks into the season. The Welshman returned double figures for both goals and assists last term and began the season hotly tipped to contest the top position in the midfield rankings. However, already we’re seeing Fantasy managers lose faith, no doubt shifting allegiance to Chelsea’s Belgian.

The arrival of Andre Villas-Boas has, to this point, failed to spark Spurs and Bale has epitomised their slow start to the season. With a hefty price tag around his neck, it’s clear that Fantasy managers cannot sit still on an ailing heavy-hitter but are the doubters right to shed Bale and move on?

In this latest article for members, we examine Bale’s numbers so far, assessing the averages gathered to this point in comparison to last season’s data in attempt to assess how the arrival of Villas-Boas has affected his form and his potential to deliver Fantasy returns.

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

  1. ralphypne
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    13 years, 6 months ago

    Please rate my team, early panic i know!

    De Gea (Murphy)
    Baines Demel Gallas (Cuellar, Gunter)
    Pienaar Johnson Routledge Jarvis (Hazard)
    Tevez (c) Ade RVP

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
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      good team

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    2. Yes Don
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      awesome.

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      1. Yes Don
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        best I've seen in the last 10 minutes

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    3. Podolskistan
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      front line is good, need some improvement in mid IMO

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    4. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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      Routledge ➡ Yaya Toure..

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      1. ralphypne
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        not as easy as that!

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    5. FF Dirtbag
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      Putting a lot of faith in how Jarvis and Johnson are going to do, Routledge is quite good but prefer Dyer, is there no way of getting some more UMPFFF in that midfield?

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  2. Bøwstring The Carp
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    With Kaboul out for 4 months do we think Tottenham will scrap the Dawson deal with QPR? Seems the sensible thing to do.

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    1. Yes Don
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      indeed it does. Unless they can get someone in sharpish

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    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      you would think but never know with avb

      probably move defoe to cb

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    3. pajda82
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      M Bia>QPR
      Dawson now stay at Spurs

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    4. The Finnisher
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      Who knows - I think they will be best avoided regardless, though..

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    5. MJ6987
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      I think so.

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    6. Crouch Potato!
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      I think it was Dawson who scrapped the deal. Not a great player bonding exercise by AVB, telling the club captain , your free to go. Now you'r welcome to stay because we are short at the back. Beware Spurs fans!

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  3. pajda82
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    value may grow as Tuesday and Friday 0.1 0.1?’s nonsense is not it?

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    1. SPorting
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      yes, very much plenty nonsense.

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  4. Mr Wizard
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    Who honestly is NOT on the Hazard train yet?

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    1. Bøwstring The Carp
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      Me, but will be. No point this week with the blank.

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    2. Willis.
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      Me.

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      1. Yes Don
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        crazy man

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    3. Brian (Not the Messiah)
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      me... not worth a hit.

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    4. In Tommy We Trust
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      Me. It left me behind and I have no intentions to catch up with it

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    5. SPorting
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      i'm sitting on the platform, happily waiting for it to derail.

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    6. Sigga -Cardiff City-
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      Me my jump aboard with a wc next week,

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    7. FF Dirtbag
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      Im not...

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    8. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
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      Me.

      HE IS NO PLAYING THIS WEEK FFS!

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    9. blue cheese
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      Me.

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    10. Liastro ⭐️
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      Me

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    11. FPL Mike the Knight
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      Me!

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    12. Soidisant
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      Me. Along with the Michuchu as well. I know I'm waiting to be burned.

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    13. Back on the horse
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      to be honest... me

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  5. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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    I am playing 5 defenders at the back this Week... 🙂

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    1. Yes Don
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      Maverick

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      1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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        ?

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    2. pajda82
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      i must go for 4 def and one of them is Clyne (SOU) 🙁

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    3. Fitzy.
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      As opposed to playing them up front? 😕

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  6. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    BREAKING NEWS: SKY SPORTS REPORTS SOMETHING

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    1. Yes Don
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
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      So did the BBC. Must be true.

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    2. Brian (Not the Messiah)
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      OMG

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    3. Bøwstring The Carp
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      Source??

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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        WE ARE JUST HEARING FROM OUR SOURCES THERE IS NO SOURCE

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        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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          breaking news: there is a caps locks key on your computer. Press it

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          1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
            • 14 Years
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            I USE SHIFT AND STRETCH MY FINGERS, DEAL WITH IT

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            1. roscola
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              Tekkers

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  7. Connor's Calling
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    • 16 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Much love for Demba Ba on here? Thinking of getting him this week for Rooney...AVL and NOR look nice...

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      if they get carroll then ba could be moved out wide again

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    2. Spike ⚽️
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      I'm thinking of getting him in for Ba. Only problem is I will have no Spurs cover 🙁

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      1. Spike ⚽️
        • 14 Years
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        Meant Defoe

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  8. McSauce
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    13 years, 6 months ago

    will J.Evans start this GW?

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      maybe, he has been called up for internationals.

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    2. Yes Don
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      100% yes

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  9. DRIZ ✅
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    bale 2pts v norwich = hazard gw4

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    1. pajda82
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      I think so too

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      1. FPL Mike the Knight
        • 14 Years
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        so do I

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    2. meerlight
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      yup

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    3. Brian (Not the Messiah)
      • 16 Years
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      +0.5

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  10. Brian (Not the Messiah)
    • 16 Years
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    so whos the better option? Bale or Ade?

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    1. Bøwstring The Carp
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Ade. He will be the target of every pass, cross and set piece IMO

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    2. Bielsa’s bucket
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      I have both, and i don't feel very comfortable about it :s

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    3. Mr Wizard
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Bale. Ade might not even start due to lack of pre season

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    4. roscola
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      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      berba ... Bale, probably. But I have Ade for his smile.

      Honestly, Bale's stats have been fairly decent since January yet he still hasn't scored since then (or some similar length of time). I think Ade is worth a punt because with the 'punt' label I'll feel less frustrated if he doesn't deliver.

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      1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
        • 16 Years
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        lol... same price though... so same loss if they don't deliver

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        1. roscola
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          • 14 Years
          13 years, 6 months ago

          Oh yeah, it's all psychological

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  11. pajda82
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    New QPR goalkeeper Júlio César said he wants to win the Premier League Hoops. (Daily Mail)
    LOOOOOOOOOL

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    1. Jax
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      he's at the wrong hoops...

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    2. Willis.
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      QPR have four players who have won the CL. The new QPR has a winning mentality.

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      1. pajda82
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        no combination-next 5 GW max 8 points...money,money,money-as a Man.City in 09/10

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  12. Parm
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    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Who else is on the Berba wagon?

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    1. blue cheese
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      There're rumors of West Ham putting in a bid. Hold your horses!

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    2. SPorting
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      13 years, 6 months ago

      you're on your own there Parm.

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    3. Dynamic
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      13 years, 6 months ago

      Sporting is 😉

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    4. roscola
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      13 years, 6 months ago

      Not me. No way.

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    5. Frazek
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Fell off it two seasons ago, before it swerved into the ditch.

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    6. Bielsa’s bucket
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      I had a look but the wheels didn't look very secure.

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    7. FPL Daniel
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      13 years, 6 months ago

      hi 5 for the grav

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  13. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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    Which is Better ?

    Option A:

    5 defenders at the back

    with Michu Yaya toure Bale in mid

    and Tevez Graham

    saves a transfer for this week

    Or Option B:

    4 defenders at back

    Michu Yaya toure Bale

    Tevez Graham Adebayor

    Doing a Torres:arrow: Adebayor

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    1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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      Anyone ?

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  14. DRIZ ✅
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    how many pts will baines score against WBA?

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    1. blue cheese
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      🙄

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    2. SPorting
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      this week?

      this season?

      in his lifetime?

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      1. Jax
        • 16 Years
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        read the question...

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        1. roscola
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          Think about the answer

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          1. Frazek
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
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            Oy, no tag-teaming. 🙂

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    3. Bielsa’s bucket
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Twelfty

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    4. Frazek
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Hold on, I'll dust-off my crystal socks...

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      1. Spike ⚽️
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        Bad news about Kabul Frazek 🙁

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        1. Frazek
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
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          No Spike, the troops should have been out of Afghanistan ages ago. 🙂

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          1. Spike ⚽️
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            "O" I see what you mean 😉

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    5. In Tommy We Trust
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      1

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    6. Mr Wizard
      • 15 Years
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      ALL THE POINTS!!

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    7. daisybcfc
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      2

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    8. Xhaka Kahn't
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      2

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    9. THE BAD
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      he told me he is going to make an assist, a goal, and get a CS... it's written.

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  15. That's Groß
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    13 years, 6 months ago

    Santi Cazorla > Pienaar
    Torres > v.Persie

    Worth a -4?

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    1. Xhaka Kahn't
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      • 13 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Depends on who your other strikers are really and what formation you are planning on playing.

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    2. roscola
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      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Depends if you can field 11 without it. Who would come in for Torres if you kept him?

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      1. That's Groß
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        I would have

        De Gea
        Clyne Cuellar Coloccini
        Bale Y.Toure Noble Michu Santi
        Tevez Graham

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        1. roscola
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 14 Years
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          I think that's a decent team. Chances of getting two more goals from the new lads than from the old is low IMO

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          1. That's Groß
            • 15 Years
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            Thanks for your help.

            I'll stick with the above team.

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    3. McSauce
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      definetly

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    4. Liastro ⭐️
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      Yes

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  16. I Am ToTo
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    what about bale?
    what about adebayor?
    most important in my team silva who may have his last game in my team them changes to yaya or nasri?

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    1. Xhaka Kahn't
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
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      Silva is being eased back in according to Mancini. I don't expect him to start on the weekend.

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      1. I Am ToTo
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        what a shame
        but im not taking a hit

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  17. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    13 years, 6 months ago

    Ibrahim Afellay joins German club Schalke on a one-year loan deal.

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    1. roscola
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Boo. Would have liked him in the EPL

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    2. Crouch Potato!
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      Afellay bad news!

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    3. blue cheese
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      Shame!

      Would've liked to see him in the PL.

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  18. NATSTER
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    Thanks Mark for great article.. It's working as a reminder that membership still worthwhile.

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    1. FUNNY_OLD_GAME
      • 16 Years
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      bumlick 😉

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  19. Frazek
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    Disappointed to have seen zilch Jim White so far in this window's bring-and-buy-sale. Oh, but then I don't have Sky!

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  20. I Am ToTo
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Friedel
    McCartney Hughes Clyne williams Taylor S
    Silva Bale Dyer
    Adebayor Tevez
    its been a while so RMT?
    bench rudd garthie hazard torres

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    1. Xhaka Kahn't
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
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      If you had to pick between Tierney (ToT A) and Fabio (City A) to have in your XI this GW:-

      Who would you pick?

      Or should I waste 4 points?

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    2. Xhaka Kahn't
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      Good team I think apart from Silva, but you're gonna fix that next GW

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  21. DRIZ ✅
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    think swansea will let in their first goals against sunderland this weekend.

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    1. In Tommy We Trust
      • 15 Years
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      West Ham and QPR should've scored. There not that tight at the back if you can control some of the ball

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    2. Mr Wizard
      • 15 Years
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      They better not because im doubling up

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    3. I Am ToTo
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      i hope so

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    4. thehut
      • 14 Years
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      McLean brace!

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    5. FF Dirtbag
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Adam Johnson to McClean Goal. But Swansea will still score 2...

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    6. FPL Mike the Knight
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      I agree, Mclean is the man! Although having said that I don't have him!

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  22. The Bandit
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    WC Team...

    Vorm Begovic

    S Taylor Baines Boyce Demel Clyne

    Michu Morrison Hazard Bale Kaca

    Petric/Berb RVP Tevez

    Rate it or hate it? 🙂

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    1. thehut
      • 14 Years
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      Like it except Morrison

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    2. Mr Wizard
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      dump morrison and ger mclean in - some how

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  23. Top Heavy
    • 14 Years
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    None of England's four strikers start for their clubs..surely Crouch deserves a look in

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  24. thehut
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    Pick one to start

    a) Hangeland

    b) McCartney

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    1. DRIZ ✅
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      a

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  25. Mr Wizard
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    When do you get your first achievment on your profile?

    im interested...Hmmm

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  26. Tomlette Greggs
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    • 14 Years
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    QPR have signed Esteban Granero from Real Madrid.

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    1. Xhaka Kahn't
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
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      confirmed?

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    2. Frazek
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      Subject to him actually wanting to go there.

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  27. Heisenberg:Crystal Meth Pal…
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Bale -> Hazard was definitely a transfer I was thinking of doing if he can't score against an fixture (NOR)

    Zabaleta -> Baines is also an option if City fail to produce another clean sheet against easy opposition (QPR). Also, when is Richards expected to be back?

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    1. NATSTER
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      Roberto Mancini revealed on 22/8 he (Richards) could be out for a month or longer.

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  28. Top Heavy
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    McClean or Johnson?

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    1. DRIZ ✅
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      mclean

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    2. thehut
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      McLean

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    3. I Am ToTo
      • 13 Years
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      both

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    4. Xhaka Kahn't
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      McClean

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  29. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    qpr are going completely mental. Cesar and Granero in the last day

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    1. Captain Berbarossa - arrrrr…
      • 15 Years
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      I think the pasting they got from Swansea had everybody thinking they are carp. I think they'll do well once they settle down and start to gel the new players.

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      1. Xhaka Kahn't
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        • 13 Years
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        That 5-0 was like the Man U 8 - 2 Arsenal moment for Hughes I suspect.

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    2. Bøwstring The Carp
      • 14 Years
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      Granero - another midfielder thrown into the the minefield of QPR

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  30. Xhaka Kahn't
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    • 13 Years
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    Sorry - posted as a reply earlier:-

    If you had to pick between Tierney (ToT A) and Fabio (City A) to have in your XI this GW:-

    Who would you pick?

    Or should I waste 4 points?

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