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The Numbers Game – Midfield Goal Threat

11 October 2012 1527 comments
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In the first of three Numbers Game articles focusing on goal threat, we examine the leading midfielders on show with seven Gameweeks down. We investigate averages in our own ICT Index, before probing further to cast an eye over some key indicators amongst the current crop of top 20 midfielders for goal attempts thus far.

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

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  1. RoysCallerAnne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    Howyas lads.
    Fellaini owners ; the latest is that he'll be back ASAP. Not exactly promising for GW8. So, are you sticking or twisting?

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    1. @Bryan
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      Twisting like an Afro doing the shuffle.

      Doing a major upgrade to..Maloney.

      Then Michu to Mata in GW9.

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      1. @Bryan
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        I should add, he was close to a 1 match suspension anyways if he gets another yellow (5th of season).

        Same with Michu.

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        1. RoysCallerAnne
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 9 months ago

          Cheers Brian. Yea, am aware of the Michu/ Fellaini 4 YC tightrope. I'm dumpin Fellaini GW8 and Michu GW9.

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          1. @Bryan
            • 16 Years
            13 years, 9 months ago

            Id say we are in good company on moving these players on.

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  2. Van Dal
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    Just wondering is VdV injured? He hasnt started the last few games! Is he out of favour with AVB?
    Thanks.

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    1. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      http://i.imgur.com/7jvTC.gif

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      1. Van Dal
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        Huh?

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        1. Piggs Boson
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 9 months ago

          Wait... you were serious? VDV doesn't play for Tottenham... 😆

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          1. Van Dal
            • 16 Years
            13 years, 9 months ago

            Yes he does. Are u guys taking mick out of me? He played the first few games.

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      2. AK ⭐
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        😆

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    2. Optimus.
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      yep same story with darren anderton

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      1. Van Dal
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        Darren anderton aint gettin games either. Dont think hes in avb's plans tbh.

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    3. Blue Moon Rising
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      Darren Anderton's keeping him out of the side at the minute, I'd stick with him

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      1. Optimus.
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        😆 great minds

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        1. Blue Moon Rising
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 9 months ago

          How random, was thinking of going with Freund but I felt sick note offered greater comedy value

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    4. AK ⭐
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      Are you for real? 😯

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    5. Matthew
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      In case you are actually serious, he moved to Hamburg a while ago

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  3. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    And yes this is the place to come to screw up your competitors.

    Never post what you actually think otherwise the spies will have eyes!

    Berb is a fookin fruitcake to pick !---get off the gravy train? serious........You want a striker from Ful..

    Get off b4 the next GW kicks off___and you'll be glad you did!------trust me I am PINKFISH.

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    1. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      Be careful what i post eh? Ok... i'm going with this:

      http://tinyurl.com/7mhto9m

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    2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      There is something so creepy about your posts...

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  4. ooga booga
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    Foster Federici
    Jenkinson Demel Mertesacker Clyne Davies
    Hazard Bale Sterling Michu Kacaniklic
    Tevez Van Persie Aguero

    1FT, any suggestions?
    was thinking hazard --> santi
    will get bego in next week

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  5. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    What's the general consensus on here regarding Mata? Still playing deep but being more effective? I can't imagine Oscar or Hazard playing further back so I'd imagine the line up would normally be...for example:

    Mikel
    Lampard Mata
    Hazard Torres Oscar

    Wrong?

    I guess the three AM could rotate...Mata is clearly way more experienced and better than Oscar right now so maybe he will take his place usually in that front 3?

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    1. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      If you're a member, just check out the average position maps.

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    2. AK ⭐
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      Yeah, I think Oscar usually starts in the front 3 AMs, but then drops to Lampard's position jus to cover him when he loads the box. Mata and Hazard are more on the wings, with Hazard on the left and Mata on the right, though Mata gets more central than Hazard.

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah noticed Oscar has been doing his fair share of defensive work...which is a good reason to think he's not a great prospect right now. I'm so tempted to go for Mata soon...I think he offers such consistent returns.

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        1. AK ⭐
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 9 months ago

          He does, but RDM certainly likes to play Hazard every game, might not be the case with Mata, and Marin's going to come back in soon, with Moses hungry for starts. 🙄

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    3. @Bryan
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      Stats say in the last few games, Mata has being the best of the 10's.

      He is playing higher up now as well. Much more involved.

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    4. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      For his price, Mata is a good pick. He doesn't play much deeper than Hazard, if at all.

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      1. @Bryan
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        Oscar, if he continues to play where he is would be fairly tempting as well. Stats show real potential here and not too far behind the more expensive Mata and Hazard.

        Saying that, i'll be seeking the safe(r) embrace of the bearded spanish wizard Mata.

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      2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        I wish the other Attacking mids would just leave Mata alone...he is clearly the best so just let him have the ball...it frustrates me

        Plus it would make my decision to buy him so much easier.

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    5. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      Never play deep mid-fielders___you know the rules so why ask!

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        He's not a deep midfielder...he just was playing deeper in the first few matches...which is why you would feel skeptical about his prospects.

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        1. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 9 months ago

          Cause I don't own a fluffy dildo!

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  6. RoysCallerAnne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    My captaincy choice is nailed on for once!
    I'm going to Anfield for the Reading game, so Suarez (c) for the excitement.
    I haven't been for about 3 years but was there about 30 times overall when I was young, free and single (mostly early to mid 90's).
    Still in one of the Irish LFC supporters clubs, so able to do it for cheap too. Yay.

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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      0-1 Reading (Gorkss)

      😀

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    2. AK ⭐
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      That's pretty nice! And if Suarez scores, you're gonna be screaming your lungs out. 😉

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      1. Twelve years a slave
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        And when the buck toothed rodent is sent off for diving , you gonna be crying your little heart out

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        1. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 9 months ago

          Please don't call rodents bucked teeth OK or I will complain!

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        2. RoysCallerAnne
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 9 months ago

          Hey, Triggerlips. Screw you. Why can't you be a bit more like Anurag Khetan...ie...nice?

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  7. @Bryan
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    It's quiet enough, so ill ask now before the hordes arrive next week.

    I got

    Foster,

    Baines, Cuellar, Zabaleta

    Nolan, Cazorla (VC), Bale, Michu

    Ba, Suarez(C), Podolski

    Begovic, Fellaini, Figueroa, Gunter

    Current plan is Fellaini to Maloney with my free transfer. Then Michu to Mata after next GW.

    Sound good?

    Only other question, would it be excessively ballsy to go Nolan (C) and Suarez (VC). His home form is very good, SOU defense is awful. I see points. And best of all, no INT duty for him. So fresh as a daisy.

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    1. AK ⭐
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      Like the idea of captaining Nolan. He will get attacking points imo. Are you sure about Mata though, with those tricky fixtures coming up?

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      1. @Bryan
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        100% sure?

        No, but I do feel at his current price or 9.0m he is a bargain that will repay long term. He was always good at home, and now is doing good on the road as well. I see him getting a Silva esque like season, 180ish points this year.

        So id like to hop on board nice and early, before the masses really catch on. Plus I think attacking wise, the fixtures are "middling". He should be a consistent source of points.

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        1. AK ⭐
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 9 months ago

          9 looks good for a player of his quality, I can't agree more with that. But 180-ish points is too much to ask I think. There's a lot of good mids that we have, and the points will be shared, but it won't be surprising if he gets the highest points at the end of the season, in that midfield.

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          1. @Bryan
            • 16 Years
            13 years, 9 months ago

            True, I fancy him to get a bit more then the rest due to his set pieces. Well i'll suppose his points tally of last year would not be bad at his current price, and ill be happy in the knowledge he has room for improvement.

            I am willing to consider other options mind you.

            I got Cazorla a few weeks ago, so I don't really mind being early to some parties if the quality and price is right.

            Plus he did not look out of place against Arsenal, at the emirates 🙂

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            1. AK ⭐
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 9 months ago

              Yeah, I saw that game, he's good at set pieces too, and there's no Drogba around too this season, so he's pretty much nailed to take them, and corners as well, we do score through corners too. It's just a matter of time that we'll know, I'm looking forward to how he plays against Tot.

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              1. @Bryan
                • 16 Years
                13 years, 9 months ago

                Careful now, you might fall for the bearded wizard soon as well if your not careful! 😉

                Thanks for the input lad, mucho thanks

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                1. AK ⭐
                  • 14 Years
                  13 years, 9 months ago

                  You've got a point there, he's not in my immediate plans really. Cheers.

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    2. Van Dal
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      Hold the boat! Nolan plays for west ham now?!

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        http://tinyurl.com/9r5964t

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        1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 9 months ago

          I don't see what he did there...can you explain?

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          1. Piggs Boson
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 9 months ago

            See above VDV post.

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      2. @Bryan
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        Bolton V.2 really aka West Ham.

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    3. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      My argument against Nolan would be...

      All of last season I don't think he score more than one goal in a game. He's not what you'd call 'explosive' although I will admit he did score a hat-trick back in the day (against Sunderland) But that was a derby and an exception to the rule. I think Suarez is a more bankable option as he's going to have probably more chances than Nolan to score and he has the potential for a massive score.

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      1. @Bryan
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers for input, valid argument lad. Suarez does look bright and smart money to score.

        Only things swinging for Nolan is the rest, his home form and that mids score more points for goals. Mind you, they also get less chances.

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    4. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      Why not, if you're feeling ballsy. I think I'm getting Nolan in too (for Fellaini) but am putting the (c) on Suarez. Reading are just so poor at the back.
      Good team, btw.

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      1. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        Reading will start fighting soon---Nolan is class___pele rings to mind never getting out of my team ever!

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      2. @Bryan
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers.

        I may stick with Suarez, that reading defense looks fairly shabby. Would be a nice game to watch at Anfield!

        Only thing putting me off Suarez is the international games and his/Pools home form. Not prolific recently.

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  8. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    Just out of interest, does anyone have the spanish trio, Silva, Caz & Mata? I'm on Caz, Mata & Bale atm...

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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      That's what I'm working towards...Only have Caz though 🙁

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        I did have Mata originally though so all I need is Silva to say I have OWNED the spanish trio at one point...it is my dream to own all three at the same time.

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      2. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        Never pick players that have Bull Fighting as A ...etc...
        I aint got ! Spanish player in my team and I'm on the top page(49)--in the sky game.

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    2. Call Me Old Fashioned
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      My defence will be ruined if I get those 3. I feel as if I can only have 2 of Silva, Bale, Caz, Mata, Hazard atm. I am heading for Cazorla and Bale after GW.

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    3. AK ⭐
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      Even I'm thinking of getting the trio in, despite Mata's fixtures, but it'd need a lot of work for me, Tevez might face the axe. I'm on Caz Bale Michu and Pienaar.

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      1. Call Me Old Fashioned
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        Keeping Michu? I will have this mid after GW8.

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        1. AK ⭐
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 9 months ago

          Can't see that happening, Michu's on 4 YCs, and I really don't like the fixtures and the fact that Swans have registered just 2 goals in their last 4. Might jump on Morisson, Barfa would have been a no-brainer if I had the funds.

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          1. Call Me Old Fashioned
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 9 months ago

            I have Ba so HBA not for me. I am thinking of keeping him. Not many in his price range that play where he does. I am just planning on getting someone for Guthrie who can cover his tough games .

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            1. AK ⭐
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 9 months ago

              Looked at some options and I ended up with this:

              Michu and Morrison would give you
              GW9: new/mci
              GW10: SOT
              GW11: sot
              GW12: new
              GW13: LIV/sun
              GW14: WBA/sun
              While Michu and Taarabt will give you
              GW9: mic/ars
              GW10: RDG
              GW11: SOT
              GW12: SOT
              GW13: LIV/utd
              GW14: WBA/swa
              Looks good iwht Taarabt.

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              1. Call Me Old Fashioned
                • 15 Years
                13 years, 9 months ago

                I had a look too. Getting Kebe or McAnuff for Guthrie can cover Swansea fixtures against mci, CHE, LIV with FUL, qpr, wig. Only problem is GW15 when Swans are at Arsenal and Reading are home to Utd.

                May do that. Cheers for options though

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                1. AK ⭐
                  • 14 Years
                  13 years, 9 months ago

                  This makes me want to keep Michu as well, I was going to dump Noble out anyway, Kebe sounds decent with Michu for a straight swap with Noble. But do you really think that's the way to go?

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                  1. Call Me Old Fashioned
                    • 15 Years
                    13 years, 9 months ago

                    I am looking to do Hazard + Guthrie --->Bale and Someone for GW9. But at the start of this week I was dumping Michu now that changed so may change again, but for now I am heading that way.

                    I just dont think someone like Walters, Morrison etc offer as much value as Michu. Nolan perhaps but his fixtures are poop.

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                  2. AK ⭐
                    • 14 Years
                    13 years, 9 months ago

                    Keep me updated, I might follow you. 😉

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    4. @Bryan
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      All but Silva.

      Someone out there probably has Bale, Silva, Caz and Mata along with a cheap 5th mid.

      The swine.

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        I've already seen a RMT with that midfield. 😀

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        1. @Bryan
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 9 months ago

          Jaysus.

          It's probably even viable at the moment with the cheap forwards who look okay as long term options.

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  9. shamerock robin
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    What should I play, hungry hippos or twister?

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    1. Locarno
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      Two minutes ago: (to myself) Why don't I ever log in to FFS at this time of night?

      *logs in*

      Ah, that's why.

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      1. shamerock robin
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        Now me thinks to myself 'why do people have to be so hurtful... I wish I'd posted the fantasy football question about Peter Beardsley instead'.

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      2. Van Dal
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        Do one.

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        1. shamerock robin
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 9 months ago

          Fopp off grasshole

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    2. shamerock robin
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      Neither. Anyway this is a serious forum about fantasy football NOT children's games from days gone by. For the record I preferred connect 4.

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    3. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      Hungry hippos. Unless there are fit girls in the room, then Twister.

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      1. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        I liked mouse trap cause you get to see a load of plastic rubbish gain momentum like the Berb Hysteria

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  10. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    One day, i'll get the scorers right as well 😉
    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2012/10/06/the-stock-check-gameweek-7-saturday-part-two/comment-page-12/#comment-4070180

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    1. Chazza
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      I love how the second-worst scoreline of last season was reversed. Now United just have to put *that* one right...

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    2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      If you'd done (RVP, Rooney x2)

      You would have got the assists right...which would have been freaky!

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        I keep doing that! I got the Swansea Reading game spot on as well:
        http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2012/10/01/champions-league-focus-matchday-two/comment-page-4/#comment-4033250

        McAnuff assisted and Michu got 1 goal.

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        1. shamerock robin
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 9 months ago

          I predicted that I'd only manage 117,345 in the league last season and I came 117,346, does that count?

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          1. Piggs Boson
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 9 months ago

            That's impressive if true!

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  11. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    You've got to marvel at the fact that Giroud and Cazorla had 14 shots between them last game...FOURTEEN. If Giroud stays in the side I just can't see Podolski being a good option anymore. Which is annoying because I went Giroud over Pod to start...Oh captain hindsight...save me!

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    1. @Bryan
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      If Giroud keeps up his numbers like the last game, he will be in all of our teams faster then you can say "Is RVP overpriced?"

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        For sure, and if he repeats his returns from last year in Ligue 1 he'd be a must have.

        24 Goals, 9 assists last year.

        Averaged 4 shots a game...so his positioning is excellent and he will always get chances.

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    2. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      So that means Pod is Capt next G/W

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    3. Churchill
      • 17 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      Whilst the figures are impressive, we need to keep in mind it was only v West Ham.

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        True, but a striker that dominates opposing sides even if they are lowly teams is something worth taking note of. These are the type of games you will buy a striker for and might captain a striker in.

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  12. gdog2244
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    Lambert>Ba done!!!

    What do u think of this name HAZARDous MATArial???

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  13. Pinatta
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    Who to bench...

    Sterling - Mata - Silva - Bale - Tony
    Berba - Giroud - Ba

    ..................................

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    1. gdog2244
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      sterling

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      1. Pinatta
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        My first thought, but..... Reading at home! :S

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        1. gdog2244
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 9 months ago

          the other 7 r all big hitters tho

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          1. Pinatta
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 9 months ago

            That's the problem, that's why I ask you guys

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            1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 9 months ago

              I'd bench Tony V...and while you're at it transfer him out...he won't justify his price tag if he's not guaranteed starts at the moment.

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              1. Pinatta
                • 14 Years
                13 years, 9 months ago

                And then replace him with who?

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                1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
                  • 14 Years
                  13 years, 9 months ago

                  Cazorla

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                2. gdog2244
                  • 13 Years
                  13 years, 9 months ago

                  morrison, barfa, pienaar, walters

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              2. Hay Number 2
                • 15 Years
                13 years, 9 months ago

                he's been injured and will be nailed on after the internationals IMO!

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          2. gdog2244
            • 13 Years
            13 years, 9 months ago

            sterling still first sub imo

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      2. Hay Number 2
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        Agreed, Sterling for me!

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    2. DownUnder
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      Tony definitely.

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  14. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    Two players high on my radar are the two players I had from GW1 and got totally burned by: Mata and Giroud...If I hadn't had them I'd probably be planning to get them in but this feeling of regret is making me think again.

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    1. Hay Number 2
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      I wouldn't bother with Mata right now, fixtures are tough. Giroud, I don't fancy him....might be a decent differencal but think there are better options out there that are better value IMO

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  15. Hay Number 2
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    slightly off topic....but with regards to the original Star wars trilogy, can you get them on blu ray.....without the bullsh!t lucas has added to it?

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  16. Jaswarbrick
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/190785/history/

    So 1 FT 0.9 in the bank, already done Hazard -> Cazorla

    Thinking just do Fletcher > Berbatov

    Then next week do Federici > Begovic?

    Cheers

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  17. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    The Berbatov Band/Wagon rolls on. Just coming back from injury ___his brother maybe getting a jail sentence for cocaine offense. Mind may be a little off the ball for a while.

    Fulham goal drought....Berbatov not happy etc etc etc

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    1. Hay Number 2
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      It'll keep rolling until after the internationals I am afraid.....I've been tempted but I may resist and stick with Fletcher.

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  18. ★A-O-Chamberlain★ COYG …
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    Gibbs or Rafael?

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    1. wslnpt
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      both.

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      1. Call Me Old Fashioned
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        Gibbs for now. Rafael after GW10 has a juicy run

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  19. Hay Number 2
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    Man what am I still up for....I've got a presentation to do tomorrow, I am outta here!

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  20. alex5
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    Why am I so excited over this team???!

    Hart
    Baines rafael Gibbs invanovich - demel clyne
    Bale silva cazorla mata - kaca
    Jelavic berbatov - random

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    1. DownUnder
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      *Ivanovic

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      1. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        Spiked like the economy- riding the crest, with nowhere to go but down.

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    2. Phaze 1
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      Dunno. Looks standard to me. Apart from the overpriced Hart and having 4 heavy hitters in defence(Bad idea imo). The fact that u can't afford Ba or Fletcher in that 3rd FW spot says u have done something wrong.

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    3. Pigvig
      • 17 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      Six defenders?

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  21. AK ⭐
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    RCA, mind dropping me your mail? Thanks.

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    1. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      Hi Anurag, don't really want to post it up on here, to be honest! What for? A league entry?

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      1. AK ⭐
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah, Anuragkhetan30@gmail.com
        Mind dropping me yours in my mail? Much thanks. 🙂

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        1. RoysCallerAnne
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 9 months ago

          Will do.

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  22. Drama82
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    Current team:

    Begovic Jass
    Rafael Cuellar Jenk Ridgewell Demel
    Haz Caz Peanut Dyer Kac
    RVP Tevez Jelly
    +1.5m

    I need to sort out my defence.

    I was thinking Jelly -> Crouch or Berbs after next week
    Then Ridgewell-> Baines or Ivan + a Dyer upgrade?

    What do peeps think???

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    1. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      Berbs Gotta be Berbs --I mean everyones doing him

      Just gotta be Berbs_________Hooorayyyyy

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    2. Phaze 1
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      get berba and Baines.

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  23. ★A-O-Chamberlain★ COYG …
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    Right last post before i go to sleep,

    Pick 2 out of:

    A) Aguero
    B) Tevez
    C) RVP
    D) Jelavic
    E) Podolski

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    1. Phaze 1
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      RVP, Aguero

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    2. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      RVP Tevez

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    3. bdwhite91
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      Kun and Robin

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  24. bdwhite91
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    Who do you think will have a bigger gameweek?

    Fletch or Berbs?

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    1. Saint & Reevesy
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      Morning fella. Fletch assuming he doesnt get injured for Scotland IMO. I'm not 100% Berbs will play.

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      1. OPTA FPL
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        any word on Lambert? Why is he playing wide?

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    2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      This is exactly what's running through my head as I consider whether to do Fletcher > Berb

      My problem is I'd just be switching one striker at home to another at home. Granted Berbs has the more favourable fixture but I'm not sure that's good enough to persuade me to do it. They both easily could score one goal and match each other. I'm thinking Berbatov is a more long term asset though as he's on penalties and he's the flair pick (More likely to get you a big score)

      Are you on a WC?

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        Noticed you're not...liking the Santon pick by the way!

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        1. bdwhite91
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 9 months ago

          Thanks! I picked him when I WC'd cause Saylor is more prone to injury imo. I'm a fan of Santon as well 😀

          I WC'd the same time you did, Martin xD

          Thanks for the input everyone!

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          1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 9 months ago

            Oh I see...hence why we're on the exact same points now 😀

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      2. Saint & Reevesy
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        Keep fletcher, my reasoning is this:

        1- If Sunderland score then it will be Fletch doing the scoring - everything comes through him, Berbs is influential for Fulham but IMO not in the same way.

        2 - Sunderland are generally better away form home than Fulham, given the above he has better likelyhood of scoring in away fixtures.

        3- Berbs will take a couple of weeks to regain match firness after a few weeks off.

        However I have to say that Berbs is more likely to get you those 'massive' gameweeks where he scores 2, sets up 1 and gets 3 bouns points......

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        1. bdwhite91
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 9 months ago

          Very good points. I think I'll definitely keep Fletcher as well. Thinking there will be plenty of goals in the derby.I have Ba so I'm hoping both get involved 😀

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        2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 9 months ago

          +1 on your last point...and in general...well said.

          Fletcher has scored 3 away goals already...that's more than he has scored at home! That's mightily impressive in itself...

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    3. Pigvig
      • 17 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      I'd put me money on Berbs for sure.

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      1. bdwhite91
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah, I think he could do great, it's just I'm not sure if I want to use my transfer on a forward when I have injured defenders :/

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        1. Pigvig
          • 17 Years
          13 years, 9 months ago

          Only saw your original question without looking at your team. With the injuries you have you definitely need to address one of them. You definitely don't want to bring in a player who might not start. All it would take is one player dropped to the bench and you're down to ten.

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          1. bdwhite91
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 9 months ago

            Yeah definitely, I was just curious on this topic rather than in terms of changing my team lol. Hopefully Gibbs will be okay, I might just switch him to Rafael if he won't. I know I've already missed a rise though...

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            1. Pigvig
              • 17 Years
              13 years, 9 months ago

              I think Rafael's a better bet than Gibbs anyway. Utd defense should improve, he's quite attacking and looks to be nailed on this year. I'm trying to figure a way to shoe-horn him into my team.

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              1. bdwhite91
                • 14 Years
                13 years, 9 months ago

                Yeah, I guess I'll still hold though since I missed the jump :/ Cheers!

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  25. Saint & Reevesy
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    Anybody else completely bored of the international break already? or is it just me.....

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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      I think you can tell from how dead it is in here most people are bored out of their brains. Me included.

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      1. Saint & Reevesy
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah I really should be working......

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    2. bdwhite91
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      It's pretty bad. So bad, I'm watching playoff baseball. The Walking Dead Comic is keeping me entertained though 😀

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      1. Stupendous
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        Biden is kicking the living daylight out of Ryan....much more interesting than the Pres (first) debate. Baseball??????????????????????????????/

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        1. bdwhite91
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 9 months ago

          haha I do have that on right now. I'm just saying, it's so bad I have been watching baseball.

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  26. Stupendous
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    Martin alright mate?

    Has Cazorla gone up .1 then? What do we think about Fellainis comments today, and how his potential absence will affect Evertons play and first 11/formation?

    You really high on Giroud then? Dont fancy him much. Gervinho up front is far more exciting (although forehead misses god knows how many chances), and a cheaper alternative to Caz, AND plays OOP.

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    1. bdwhite91
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      I think Baines, Pienaar, and Jelavic will still bring it. Fellaini won't be out long either. I don't think it's worth to spend a transfer on him just yet. I'm was planning on benching him and playing Pienaar and Sterling anyways.

      Gervinho is very tempting, but misses so many chances. I think Cazorla will benefit with the return of Wilshere. Think Caz is THE man for Arsenal attack coverage.

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      1. Stupendous
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        Like the convo somewhere above about 'El Trio', im trying to also get on that bus. I wont waste a transfer on upgrading Yaya to Silva, but couuld very well have Yaya, Caz, Mata here pretty soon...and already have Bale!!

        Vertonghen is taking a huge chunk of funds up, next to Baines in my backline. I dont fancy spurs keeping too many clean sheets in the near future, or throughout the season to be fair, but Vert is such an attacking threat. When B.A.E returns and he slides back to cb I think he will have to go though. At left back he is too dangerous and valuable to take out though, so that dream midfield might have to wait til I can get 2.5m off him to a 4m backup/option.

        Cazorla will be 10m before Xmas. 🙁

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      2. Saint & Reevesy
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        Im playing the telegraph league too and Caz is cheap as, put it this way he is the cheapest player in my team.....it almost feels like im stealing 🙂

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    2. Saint & Reevesy
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      I was tempted by Gervinho then i rembered he was rubbish just in time. The next 2-3 weeks are critical for Giroud, if he can get on a run then he could be very intresting as Arsenal seem pretty creative.

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    3. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      Alright mate, Caz went up .1m the other night. I reckon Fellaini's injury is for real...won't be keeping him because I'll lose the value I gained on him and I already have Pienaar who's better value at the moment. I think it could have a big effect on their performances but in terms of attacking I don't see them lacking with Jelavic/Mirallas/Pienaar all on fire.

      I see Giroud as someone worth considering if you want a differential but like you said Gervinho could play some games up front so it's a big risk. Gervinho's a big risk if Giroud continues scoring as he won't play up front anymore. He'd only be a good alternative to Caz if he was nailed on imo. Walcott might even take Gervinho's place if he continues coming off the bench and scoring.

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      1. Stupendous
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        RVP gone and now the Arse has a selection dilemma??? 🙂

        Right then, so time to get Caz in now? Wont play for Spain this break, unless im mistaken........

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  27. Stupendous
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    Just read more comments (ive just settled after long day and its footy time/talk time).....

    The Berba bus has broken down? He wont be fit? Wont be match fit? He's not worth picking up for Fulham at 7m before the bus picks up again and he goes up?

    Im seriously SERIOUSLY contemplating a 5-10 week front line (after Stoke away at United) of Crouch...Berba and Fletch, and having that dream midfield trio/quad (with Sterling my 5th, already in).

    Salivating.......

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    1. Saint & Reevesy
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      Dont worry RVP will bang in a hat trick, Kun will go on the rampage before you pull the trigger......

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      1. Stupendous
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        So this doesnt appeal to you.......

        Vorm/Begovic

        Baines Vertonghen Demel/Hughes

        Mata Bale Cazorla Yaya Pienaar
        Fletcher Berba

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      2. Pigvig
        • 17 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        That is the fear. Plus you miss out on some BIG captaincy options.

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      3. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        Haha, these things tend to derail any plans of budgeting.

        I was looking at Crouch for his good run of fixtures too but I did see against Liverpool he had Zero shots. It was a hard away fixture though...He's tempting at his price and he's done really well so far...and is a bonus points magnet when he does do well.

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    2. Pigvig
      • 17 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      Currently on Fletch, Ba, Lambert at the front. Gonna possibly switch Lambert to Berba this week (wait & see on the news). Its given me a LOT of dosh to spend elsewhere on my team.

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  28. Pigvig
    • 17 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    This is a crap question but nothing happening at work today so might as well ask away:

    Jenkinson or Rangel to start this week? Swansea at home but they've not been great at the back recently.

    Baines & Ivanovich will be the other two starters.

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    1. bdwhite91
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      Think it has to be Jenks

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      1. Pigvig
        • 17 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        Probably. The other option is Nelsen at home to Everton. Probably not going to do that.

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        1. Pigvig
          • 17 Years
          13 years, 9 months ago

          Just feels WRONG to be playing all my defenders that are away from home...

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        2. bdwhite91
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 9 months ago

          Who knows the impact Fellaini's absence will have on Everton, but QPR leaks goals. I would definitely play Jenkinson in your situation.

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      2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        In a way I'd agree...although I think it's nasty decision to have to make. Swansea's defence looks rocky but Rangel offers possibly more goal threat than Jenks. Rangel also at home to weak-ish opposition looks promising. Wigan do look decent lately though with Kone. It's really a coin toss...if it wasn't for Ivanovic's goal threat he'd be worth benching away to Spurs normally...

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        1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 9 months ago

          Oh I thought BdWhite was saying Rangel...that's what I was agreeing too...seems he thinks Jenks...ha!

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  29. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    It's interesting that the four top scoring strikers have all scored more goals away from home than at home this season so far...

    Ba: 4
    RVP: 4
    Suarez 4
    Fletcher 3

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    1. bdwhite91
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      I like the Ba stat 😀 I want goals galore this weekend!

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 9 months ago

        Fletcher (2 home goals in 2) Ba (4 away goals in 3)

        It bodes well for them both!

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        1. bdwhite91
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 9 months ago

          😀

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    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      I think it happened for different reasons..

      Ba - didn't play CF at home against Villa, plus latest home game was against Manu

      RVP - dropped at home against Wigan wtih his manager's sight at UCL fixture, + had leaky Soton away

      Suarez - went to playground Carrow Road

      Fletcher - overperformed.. now he has nowhere to go but down

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  30. Stupendous
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 9 months ago

    Im back.....actually...i only clicked the other tab and tinkered.....and.....drum roll......babababababddadadadada........

    Vorm/Beg
    Baines Vertonghen Hughes/Dem
    Cazorla Pienaar HBA Bale
    Aguero Fletcher Berbs.

    Boner.

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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 9 months ago

      Vorm...thumbs down

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