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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. In Tommy We Trust
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Dare i say it. Berbatov won't be getting near my squad... (hide behind sofa)

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

      em you misspelled Sofia...oh sorry my bad

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

      HOW can you not consider him!?!?!

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      1. In Tommy We Trust
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        Worried about the supply to him, how fit he'll be and I have more pressing needs to address than a crab move from Petric

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

          Haha that is fair enough. He isn't getting near mine unless I see some form.

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      2. kennethrhcp
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        by saying berba won't get near his team he has considered him 🙂

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

    42 people have transferred Berba in already today.

    Who are the guilty parties?

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

      FISO has more NTI's.

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    2. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Fulham fans

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

      I hope they are all from this site.

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

        Exactly what I was thinking

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

      he was negative NTI in the morning so there are more 🙂

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    5. Spike ⚽️
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      13 years, 6 months ago

      That's a shame. He was due another price fall soon

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  3. Tmel
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Here's my team for GW3:

    DDG Fed
    Zab Demel Hughes (Clyne Ivanovic)
    Kaca Dyer Bale HBA (Lampard)
    Tevez(C) RVP Graham

    0.5 in the bank

    I've used my FT for the week and am looking to bring in Hazard next week, which option do you think is best?

    a) GW4: Bale > Hazard (no hit)
    b) GW3: Lampard > Pienaar/AJ, GW4: Bale > Hazard (4 points)
    c) GW3: Ivanovic > Saylor/Rafael, GW4: Lampard > Hazard (4 points)

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    1. Jawain - 9th overall 2014/2…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      B

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

    fulham's pitch will suit berba, small and doesnt have to run much.

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

      fine by me, just so long as he runs inside the penalty area.

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    2. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      He's sexual arousing....

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

    Which WC keeper rotation? Ta!

    A - Vorm + Begovic
    B - Mignolet + Foster

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    1. Avon Barksdale
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Mig and Foster

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    2. Turbodog
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      A

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  6. Baby Face Nelson
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Kaboul out for 4 months

    income Gallas 🙂

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    1. som3awy
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      There's Caulker who might take Gallas's place.

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    2. cassanata
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Dawson hasn't gone either.

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  7. Djerbil
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Press: Do Walcott still love Arsenal?

    Wenger: "We still have not found a machine who can measure the intensity of love. We would all buy it."

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    1. OPTA FPL
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      13 years, 6 months ago

      link

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      1. som3awy
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        13 years, 6 months ago

        Arsenal twitter.

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

        when Arsenal.com posts the interview, i will be able to give u a link..As of now, the link is me who listened to the Press conference Live

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

          via Arsenal player

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

      😆
      what a nerd 😀

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  8. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    As Dembele is off to Tottenham, who will take his place in Fulham's Lineup?

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

      Richardson.

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

        Does Richardson not play out on the left, whereas Demebele is central? I thought it would be at Kaca's expensive.

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

          Richardson can play central too. Ruiz will drop back behind Berba and Petric.

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      2. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        I don't think he will.
        He's a winger.

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    2. Tmel
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Depends on who we sign, think we're looking for a replacement. It'll likely be Sidwell for now, outside chance it could be Kasami

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  9. Home Run Baker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Afternoon all

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

      it weakens your MID!

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      1. Home Run Baker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        RVP -> Berbatov
        Upgrade the MF
        Gotta be the way to go

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  10. Djerbil
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Juventus: Dreams with van Persie, Suarez, Jovetic, Llorente, ends up with Bendtner.

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    1. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Berbatov

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      1. Mr Blue
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        huh? missed something?

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        1. OPTA FPL
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 6 months ago

          yes

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        2. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 6 months ago

          Juve tried to him as well

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

      upgrade, clearly

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    3. Dago
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Im surprised that none of the premiership clubs have not made a tried to get Llorente, unless I missed it, he would do well in the premiership.

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

    Bale or Adebayor ?
    Or nobody ?

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    1. som3awy
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Ade

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

      i think bale is awesome, realy good player, but now i can see him only with assisting to adeba

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

      Bale!

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  12. Liastro ⭐️
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Play Clyne (MUN) or take a hit to get rid of Kaboul?

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

      Clyne.

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    2. Dago
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      guess it depends on who your going to get for Kaboul?

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    3. O Fenomeno
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Just play Clyne.

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

    Is everyone picking Bale?

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

      im not sure

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      1. Jimrod™
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        I'm hoping Sigurdsson scores a Hat-Trick at the weekend, mainly because I've been stuck with him while offloading others... 🙂

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    2. Liastro ⭐️
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      17.3% have.

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      1. Dago
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        17.3% possibly stuck with him, I dont expect theres many picking him.

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    3. SPorting
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      i sure hope AVB does.

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    4. PlayPercentage
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Siggi could be an option, if VDV leavesTottenham.
      That paves the way for Siggi to get regular starts and re-establish himself as an FPL bandwagon.

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  14. kimoo
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    can u tell me guys maicon , sinclair , berbatov , pablo and gernaro will play insted of whom in thier new clubs?

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    1. som3awy
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Rotated with Zab, benchwarmer, Petric, benchwarmer and no idea.

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      1. oxido_76
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        Pablo hernandez benchwarmer ???? Pfff....

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        1. som3awy
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 6 months ago

          Yea.

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          1. oxido_76
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 6 months ago

            Footix... Hernandez is better than Routledge or Dyer....

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            1. som3awy
              • 15 Years
              13 years, 6 months ago

              Might be better than Routledge, but not Dyer.

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              1. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
                • 13 Years
                13 years, 6 months ago

                He's better than both of them

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                1. som3awy
                  • 15 Years
                  13 years, 6 months ago

                  Not really.

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          2. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
            • 13 Years
            13 years, 6 months ago

            🙄
            He is a good player.
            Laudrup isn't bringing him to warm the bench

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    2. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Maicon = Rotation with Zaba, Kolarov, Richards & Clichy
      Sinclair = Rotation with Silva, Nasri & Milner but will most likely take AJJ's place on the bench.
      Berbatov = As the main striker with Petric supporting him.
      Pablo = Rotation with Dyer & Routledge
      Grenaro= Rotation with Faurlin

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

        (Y)

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  15. Malkmus
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Are we sure that Hazard won't rise before the saturday morning deadline? If he gets to 10m that would scupper me. Can't get fiso as work laptop thinks it is a betting site...

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    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Touch and go, better idea tomorrow

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

      http://development.totalfpl.com/pricechanges

      Does it think that's a betting site too? imo its better than FISO as well.

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

        That works, cheers ! Could be close with the Friday night rush

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    3. An Púca
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Hazard is'nt going up any further this week. about 14% up on this time yesterday

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      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        The busiest transfer period is still to come, the vast amjority of transfers are made Friday

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        1. An Púca
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 6 months ago

          true, but even some of the casuals must have a brain and can see he has no game this weekend!

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

            That is what I am praying for but they don't seem to have cottoned on yet !

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            1. MJ6987
              • 15 Years
              13 years, 6 months ago

              Not just the casuals either, I have seen people on here bringing him in too!

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  16. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    On WC

    Would you

    A) Keep Petric who is more likely to start (but would transfer to get Berb next week)
    or
    B) Make the move now, catch .2m increase and hope he gets gametime?

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

      B. Berba is all about flair and risk.

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    2. Home Run Baker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      A

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      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        Even though he will cost .2m more?

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        1. Home Run Baker
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 6 months ago

          I'd like to help, but the question has become too complicated 😉

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    3. Dago
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      gamble on Berb now.

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

      B

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    5. O Fenomeno
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Gamble on Berbatov now, I am dropping Ade from my WC for him.

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  17. EoinM
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Torres to Rvp worth a hit?

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    1. Home Run Baker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Not if you can field 11 players

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  18. Top Heavy
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Why United didn't get Dembele in a swap deal with Barba is beyond me..he is the type of midfielder we desperately need.

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    1. cassanata
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Would have had to stump up about 10m in cash too

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    2. som3awy
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Yea, would've been a great idea.

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    3. An Púca
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      13 years, 6 months ago

      i agree....could have got rid of Carrick at last

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

        Or Anderson?

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    4. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Fergie has faith in what he has in CM maybe. Carrick, Scholes, Cleverley, Anderson, Fletcher, Powell, Giggs, Jones.

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  19. Dragon Arcana
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Might be cheeky to ask but can somebody fill this broke student in on what this article concludes?

    Also, would Berbatov be allowed to play this weekend if he signs today?

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    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Nice try...

      and yes

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    2. Home Run Baker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Keep Bale, unless you decide not to.

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  20. Kostja
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    AVB has reportedly said in his press conference that Remy is not coming to Tott

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  21. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Is Vertonghen worth 6.5 or should i get some 1 else?

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

      gallas at 5 maybe

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    2. oxido_76
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Someone else. Seems AVB doesn't like the cs....

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  22. Egg noodle
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    This season surely has the highest percentage of immature posters on this site.
    The site popularity comes with a price I see...

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    1. cassanata
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      ahhh ha look its a Leicester supporter!! Sorry couldn't resist.

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

        IM MATURE

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      2. Home Run Baker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        Do you think he knows this is a Premier League site?

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  23. Soidisant
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Out of curiosity. How many goals/assists are people expecting from Berbatov at Fulham?

    Here is what he's previously done in the PL.

    Man Utd
    11/12: 7 in 12 (0 assists)
    10/11: 20 in 32 (4 assists)
    09/10: 12 in 33 (5 assists)
    08/09: 9 in 31 (9 assists)

    Spurs
    07/08: 15 in 36 (11 assists)
    06/07: 12 in 33 (11 assists)

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

      13 and 8 maybe

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    2. Mr Blue
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      About 15 goals and 5 assists would be fair

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      1. An Púca
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        no chance

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        1. Mr Blue
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 6 months ago

          Huh? Thats a strange answer to my oppinion...
          but okey, tell me the correct numbers then... 😀

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        2. The Finnisher
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 6 months ago

          How is there 'no chance'?

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          1. Mr Blue
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 6 months ago

            He knows everything and can see into the future?

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          2. An Púca
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 6 months ago

            he'll get 5-7 goals and the 3-4 assists....he's not that good anymore. he's on wind down.
            Can't understand all the talk about him here, but hey, thats my opinion

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            1. Mr Blue
              • 15 Years
              13 years, 6 months ago

              no chance 😀 rofl

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              1. An Púca
                • 14 Years
                13 years, 6 months ago

                Fulham is his pension plan....wait and see

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

              best striker on per minute production last season in the top 5 leagues in europe. I think hes got at least 10 goals in him

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

                That stat is useless, though.
                He barely played, and when he did it was against shite teams. It doesnt really tell the full story.

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

      12 + 8

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    4. O Fenomeno
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Well you have to account that he will score 5 goals on one game somewhere along this line, if he plays regularly then I'd say 14+ goals and won't even guess assists.

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    5. Djerbil
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      13+10

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    6. Scroobius Mac
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      He, in theory, should be on pens which will give him a few. I fancy 15 goals and half a dozen assists.

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      1. Mr Blue
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        Apparently theres "No chance" of that happening.. sry, we are wrong in our predictions...

        Guess we all just have to wait and see 🙂

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    7. Soidisant
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      13 years, 6 months ago

      So basically people are expecting him to outdo what he did at Spurs in a theoretically weaker Fulham side when he's 31? (I know age shouldn't diminish much from his game)

      I don't mean that in a 'you're wrong tone' because I honestly don't know what to expect myself.

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  24. 8-2
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Berba is in my squad and will be staying for the season. It's my thankyou to him for knocking 3 past Liverpool and making the Scousers cry. 🙂

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    1. 8-2
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Having said that, he'll probably make me cry...

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

      How much is Berba atm??

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

        6.9

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      2. 8-2
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        6.9 Bargain!

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  25. danishdynamite
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Best keeper rotation for next 15 or so GW's for 10m or less ...................... Jussi / Bego ???

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

      Jussi Bego is the cheapest

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  26. Djerbil
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Some of the QPR fans on Twitter are saying that they are afraid of what is happening...

    Too many signings of player that were good in Fifa 08

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  27. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    JUST GOT BERBA IN!!!!!!!! WC NOW BIATCHES

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

      ok..congratz

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    2. Dago
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      no thank you.

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    3. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      thanks

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    4. som3awy
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Rofl

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  28. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Malaga want Chamakh on loan. 😕

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  29. Malkmus
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Are we expecting Clichy back this GW after his new baby paternity leave !?!

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  30. Will - Fantasy Football Hub
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Johnson Fletcher or Mclean? Im leaning towards AJ

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