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The Watchlist – John Arne Riise

13 October 2012 1648 comments
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In a season where the attacking exploits of a number of defenders have been quick to catch the collective eye, John Arne Riise has remained firmly under the Fantasy radar. Already, we’ve witnessed the unlikely scenario where defenders have returned the highest Fantasy Premier League (FPL) points haul in five of the opening seven Gameweeks, with Branislav Ivanovic and Leighton Baines vindicating those who opted for big-money investment at the back:

The Fulham full-back has also impressed going forward. So far, a total of three assists is higher than any other defender, with Riise’s left-flank forays thriving in a team full of attacking menace under Martin Jol. Indeed, only Man United have found the net more times than the Cottagers, with a total of 15 goals on par with the likes of City and Chelsea.

With two clean sheets and a couple of assists in his opening three home games, Riise has so far averaged over seven FPL points per appearance at Craven Cottage as Fulham continue the strong home form produced under Jol last time round. On the road, though, while they have conceded two or more goals in three of their four fixtures, an upturn in attacking intent hints at a cause for optimism – already, they have scored half the number of away goals as they managed last season.

Picking up points at both ends of the pitch, Riise is second only to Damien Duff for points accrued for Fulham this season and he now is faced with an enticing schedule that could well bring him under scrutiny. The Norwegian has three home fixtures in the next five (AVL, EVE, RDG) and also faces a Gameweek 9 trip to a Reading side that have no wins and three points from their opening six fixtures.

Priced at 5.5 in FPL and 6.2 in the Sky Sports game, Riise is the most expensive option amongst Jol’s defence but his displays to date have justified those respective price tags. The left-back should not only comfortably surpass his total of five assist last time round but looks capable of bettering it over the next few Gameweeks, if he can continues in his current rich vein of form.

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

    Too expensive my friends!

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      • 16 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Wrong ... imo. You either have him or Hughes - NOT Hangeland. 🙂

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      1. JK - Cønt â­
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        +1

        Buying Hangleand was the worst call i made (bar Deaderici)

        I'm looking to to sell him next week, either for Riise or for Sagna.

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

          I dodgded a bullet there.

          I also dodged Bale and Fellaini's points and had the joy of RVP and Dyer.

          This means I should buy Hangeland as a sacrifice to the greater good ( and I hate those )

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

          Why is/was Hangeland such a bad call? Just because he's not scored? Joint 8th highest threat according to the ICT index.

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          1. JK - Cønt â­
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            • 14 Years
            13 years, 6 months ago

            to be a threat you actually have to attack the ball from set-pieces something that, until last week Hangeland wasn't doing. If you have a team as unreliable for CS as Fulham you want some attacking returns or saves to justify the outlay.

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

              In fairness I haven't watched any Fulham games to make a comment, just going off the stats/ICT index.

              Still considering shifting Hangeland to Wilson/Hughes to free funds for my attack but if I was targeting a Fulham defender I wouldn't get Riise.

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              1. JK - Cønt â­
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                • 14 Years
                13 years, 6 months ago

                I am looking to shift him next week to Sagna.

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    2. ColeHole
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      13 years, 6 months ago

      Ooh, check the time ^^

      Back in 5 mins...

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  2. The Finnisher
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    13 years, 6 months ago

    But Hangeland is a massive goal threat! 😆

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

      I think it's because his name implies some goal hanging?

      That and 6 puny goals 2 years ago.

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

        Yeah, Riise looks still hungry. Hangeland is over the top. Allthough Hangeland did get one past the Swiss goalkeeper yesterday. A header/shoulder on a corner served by Riise 🙂

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

          I think he will get served by Riise on every metric this year.

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

            Riise = always hungry.

            Rooney = never full.

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    2. JK - Cønt â­
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      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      He actually had a couple of chances v Southampton, maybe he's re-discovered his interest.

      *Fells the straws slowly slip from his grasp*

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

        I think people are concentrating too much on the fact he hasn't scored yet rather than looking at his potential. ICT says he has a higher goal threat than Riise.

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

    Brought him in for Invanovic this week already!

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  4. Nomar
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    • 16 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    One of the ones I would consider on a WC actually. But I already have Schwarzer and would probably keep him even when I WC so probably no point doubling up on Fulham def really.

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  5. Prhymeate
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    worth a 4 point hit to do Michu, Yaya and Fletcher > Mata, Pienaar and Berbatov?

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    1. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Could be

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

      No. Don't lose Michu yet. Play him this week.

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

      wouldn't ditch michu this week. Just do the other two if you can.

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

        I can't do the other two without losing Michu. I can get berba in, but then need to get rid of both yaya and michu to get mata and pienaar.

        Just a bit worried about Pienaar rising before the weekend as I won't be able to do the transfers then.

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    4. Carl@streetkids.com.au
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Maybe

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  6. NATSTER
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Riise , 5.5m ... 😯

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

      That's more than sagna, caulker, santon and many many many others.

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    2. Mark
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      • 19 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah, he's a vanity player for sure but I'm considering it. Sitting on Zabaleta and I think he could be rested for West Brom after his internationals and with Richards available. Zab to Riise for Villa at home looks a nice move.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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        • 16 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        Errr ... vanity = flair??? 😀

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

          Vanity Flair?

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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            • 16 Years
            13 years, 6 months ago

            Very good!!! 😆

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

        That move seems fine, Mark. I think Zab could be rested. City will have a trip to Ajax after WBA too.

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

          But.. I still think Gibbs, Rafael, or Stoke DF are comparable choices. Fulham have habit of late concede.. ðŸ™

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    3. Blue-Ghosts
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      i prefer robert huth for 5.5

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  7. Portsmouth Bubblejet
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    13 years, 6 months ago

    The remaining 15 participants for the 2013 African Cup of Nations are being decided this weekend in the second leg of the qualifying playoffs. This will obviously have an impact on African players who ply their trade in the Premier League.

    So far today, Mali have comfortably beaten Botswana, Ghana have eliminated Malawi and Zambia have just knocked out Uganda 9-8 on penalties in a nail-biter in Kampala after the aggregate score finished 1-1. This gives us a current picture of:

    Qualified: South Africa (hosts), Ghana, Mali, Zambia

    Second legs to be played later today:
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    Nigeria vs Liberia (2:2)
    Tunisia vs Sierra Leone (2:2)
    Senegal vs Ivory Coast (2:4)
    Morocco vs Mozambique (0:2)

    Playing tomorrow:
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    Angola vs Zimbabwe (1:3)
    Cameroon vs Cape Verde (0:2)
    Niger vs Guinea (0:1)
    Ethiopia vs Sudan (3:5)
    Algeria vs Libya (1:0)
    Equatorial Guinea vs Congo DR (0:4)
    Togo vs Gabon (1:1)
    Burkina Faso vs Central African Republic (0:1)

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

      Thanks. It's Senegal that impact me most.

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

      Lovely, PB.

      I guess we're all hoping for a low impact surrender by the Senegalese. Try out the kids, perhaps.

      Though I suspect it's DAve + Ba for 90+ mins.

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

      Cheers for this.
      Not too many important FPL players in the current qualifiers is there? Pienaar is the only one that springs to mind but he retired.

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

        Its not about who plays this weekend, its about who is gonna miss January in the Prem. Aka fingers crossed Senegal knock Ivory Coast(gerv and Yaya) out of ACON

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

          Huh? I know, you silly monkey 😉

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

          Fingers crossed côte d'ivoire knock out senegal (Ba)

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      2. Portsmouth Bubblejet
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        Maïga plays for Mali, but not many people will have taken a punt on him.

        Nigeria are already 1-0 up on Liberia, which could affect Moses and Mikel's availability in January.

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

          There goes Chelseas title hopes.

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          1. Portsmouth Bubblejet
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 6 months ago

            It's 2-0 to Nigeria now.

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

            🙂

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    4. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Nice to see our homeland beating Burkina Faso. 😀

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      1. JK - Cønt â­
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        • 14 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        I prefer Burkina Faso

        My favourite captial city ever.

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        1. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 6 months ago

          That's a great post, very informative thanks.

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

    2 games against Reading in the next 5?
    Now that would tempt me.

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

      Too bad one is actually SUN isn't it? Would be quite tempting though, you're right!

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

      😆

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  9. Gooders
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Can I play Batman: Arkham City without having played Arkham Asylum? Or do people recommend both?

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

      I didn't really like AA, found it really really repetitive. So I'd recommend playing AC or neither really. I think I'm in the minority though to be fair.

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

        My thinking was to just get Arkham City. Just played the demo.

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

          Both are amazing!

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  10. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Pratik - if you're still around:

    I knid of lost interest in FUT. Finished off my Budesliga team. I've moved onto Seasons for now.

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  11. No1Joker
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    I went for Rafael instead of Riise, the reason for CHE, Eve and MUN attraction is the better chance of CS.

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  12. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Chances of Tevez starting against WBA?

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

      I predict off at 55 mins for Balotelli. 😉

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

      95% if you ask me. The only one of their 4 strikers who is 100% rested.

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    3. Mr. Perfectionist
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      100% unless he gets a knock in training or something!

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

        +1

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    4. JK - Cønt â­
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      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      given he hasn't been called up by Argentina, fairly high as he should be well rested.

      Still not sorry I shipped him for Jelavic though

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    5. Crouch Potato!
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Check Balotellis record, item 8 on the page,doesn't deserve his place on the pitch, Tevez a certain starter. http://www.bitterandblue.com/2012/10/13/3496968/ten-points-qpr-west-brom-quality-of-opposition-and-wigans-strikers?

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

    Thanks for the article btw Paul.
    Not for me though, no way. 5.5 for a Fulham defender is just so meh, plus the only assist I have seen was that dive for the penalty against City (?). Not sure what his other 2 were though.

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    1. JK - Cønt â­
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      JOA, do you expect Sagna to regain his starting place from Jenko? Am looking to offload Hangeland next week, really want to get an Arsenal defender in. Can't afford Verm, Kos and Mert will be rotated, and I'm trying to spend a bit less than Gibbs costs (i.e. 5.5 or less). Sagna at 5.4 and with ridiculously low ownership due to his inury could be just the man.

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

        Absolutely. He is one of the best right-backs in the League.
        Straight away though? Im not sure. Jenkinson has improved, but he has still made plenty of errors that could/should or have lead to goals.

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

          Chance for Jenko to start in EPL and Sagna to play midweek in UCL.

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        2. JK - Cønt â­
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 6 months ago

          Lookling at GW9 potentially. I might risk it and start him, and rely on Rafa or Clyne is he doesn't start. It's his match fitness that is the problem

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

      Yep, good effort Sir P. He's the pick of the FUL defenders.

      Add .2 and Kolorov's fluttering eyelids coulde be yours instead.

      That sounds disgusting. You people!

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

        Kolarov should be a must-have, with his PPG every season.

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

          Never lets you down, that lad. ppg remains consistently awesome.

          Also Man C keep more cleanies when he starts.

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

            Rumors suggest that Mancini plays & captains Kolarov when he's up vs SAF in his H2H FPL match.

            #KillerDifferential

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

              But Sluralix, being the wily fox also (c)'s Kolarov! The shit.

              So, now we know. Kolorov in, RVP out for the derby!

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

    i am addopting the three big midfield hiiters and one up top (silva bale cazorla RVP). I have to downgrade either nolan or pienaar to sterling to fund this move. I have Baines in defence so i am leaning towards downgrading pienaar but his fixtures look so tasty! Who would you choose and why?

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

      Neither, I prefer Pienaar and Nolan (+3m) over Silva.

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

      Who do you already have? Caz and Bale seem to be worth it but I'm not sure Pie > Sterling is worth it to get Silva. They could score similarly IMO and Pie is a lot cheaper.

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

        if i downgrade silva to sterling i can afford fletcher to aguero if that helps!

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

          So you already have Silva? Unless your on a WC I wouldn't transfer him out for Sterling. Sterling is a bench player IMO, I wouldn't start him every week.

          Maybe post your whole team (or link) and transfers/money in bank so we can have a look

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

            i am on wildcard, currently have silva cazorla bale pienarr nolan in my draft. I can take out silva for sterling to fund fletcher (or berbatov ) to aguer0, means i bank less points basically

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

              That's a tough one. I guess I'd prefer Silva & Berbatov to Sterling & Aguero.

              Not sure if I prefer Silva & Fletcher to Sterling & Aguero though.

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

                my thoughts exactly also having aguero means i have a strong bench option without benching too many points

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

                  Yeah, I get you know. See my comment below. Not sure I'd have both RVP and Aguero though given the strong budget options up front.

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

            whole team:

            Begovic McCartney
            Wilson Cuellar Highes Baines Davies
            Bale Cazorla Silva Pienaar Nolan
            Fltcher Berb RVP

            Currently over budget but the silva -> sterling and fletcher -> aguero i can fund

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

              Ok, having seen that, you should pick one player from your front 8 who you will bench most/all weeks (Sterling is a good bet).

              I'd therefore do Nolan > Sterling and work from that.

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    3. Blue-Ghosts
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      aguero over silva

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

    Not sure how I feel about Riise and the rest of the Fulham defence. Riise undoubtedly has a history of attacking returns, but then so does Hangeland for £0.5m less. I'd argue that Hangeland is equally good value.

    That said, if Hughes can keep his place then £4.5m is a lot more interesting and can be rotated for those Fulham away games.

    Currently sitting on Hangeland and considering doing Hangeland > Wilson (already have Bego) to afford Lambert > Berbatov.

    Anyone reckon Hangeland > Hughes would be equally as good/better?

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

      Even at 4.5, I'd only consider a FUL def as part of a lerger rotation / form based plan. Too many other better defenders in more defensive teams.

      Now if Riise were 5.0 that would have greater value.

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

        That's my point. At £4.5m you can afford to bench Hughes for the away games where he'll most likely get 1 point and use someone else in those weeks who is more likely to score points. Suppose it depends on how much they cost and what the rotation is like. I know for a fact Reading rotate well with Fulham but I'd rather play Hangeland every week that play a Reading playing player.

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

          And that's the prob with many FUL rotations, unfortunately.

          At the other end, the CHE home/ away thing may be crazy*

          *It may also be genius. But I'm sticking with crazy.

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

            Na, wouldn't pay that much for a Chelsea defender to rotate them. There'd only be a handful of game where Hughes would make it off the bench, making his £4.5m price a bit too much to own.

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  16. FORCA INTER
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    who is more nailed on ?

    mertesacker or koscielny ?

    looking to buy Arsenal defender and my budget is 5.8M

    JOA or any other Arsenal fans what do you suggest

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

      I think your answer lies in your question.

      If neither are nailed on then don't target them.

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      1. FORCA INTER
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        i just realized that i can buy Gibbs if Silva drop one more time (wich he probably will)

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

          Sweet!

          Not sure Gibbs is nailed on but he will probably play most games if he keeps playing well.

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    2. JK - Cønt â­
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Sagna. is Gibbs still 5.7?

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      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        5.8

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      2. FORCA INTER
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        will he be back in team?

        my 1FT is hazard âž¡ Silva/Bale ( who you sugest btw)

        and other will be Demel âž¡ Any arsenal defender other than Verm

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    3. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      The Arsenal defence have gone past their peak. With Wenger adamant to keep changing his back 4 line-up, they will leak goals as shown vs Che & Whu.

      More value defenders elsewhere to complement Baines.

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      1. FORCA INTER
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        who do you suggest?looking for some good defensive cover since i am stuck with Injured Demel + Gorkss and Nelsen

        i might get Wilson in

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

          Wilson defo looks a fave, as long as Fortress Britannia doesn't collapse due to Charlie's dives.

          Consider Spurs defenders (Caulker) as well, perhaps after this week?

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          1. FORCA INTER
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 6 months ago

            rotation risk when BAE came back?

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

      Sagna when back.

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

    Rafael - Baines - ?????

    5.5 or less, who would you pick? (Not Riise)

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

      Sagna when he's back?

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

      To start every week or to rotate with your other 3 defenders?

      An Arsenal defender would be a good pick, assuming you get get one who is nailed on for 5.5m

      If you're not sure, I'd go for Shawx/Huth

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    3. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Sagna, when fit.

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

      Wilson.

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

        But Sagna when he is back.

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

        WILLLSSSSOOONNNNNNN!!!!

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        1. Billy Gilmore
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 6 months ago

          http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHtgKIFoQfE 😀

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

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZ6D919dm7A

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            1. Billy Gilmore
              • 13 Years
              13 years, 6 months ago

              🙂

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

          Elementaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrryy!

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    5. JK - Cønt â­
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      if this was GW9 I'd say Sagna, but for this week, maybe a Pool defender or a Swan

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

      I'm looking for a replacement for Zab as I'm worried he won't start this week, I'd rather wait a week though, but my only back up is Clyne

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    7. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Edgar Davids

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

        Haha, I didn't know you guys had Davids! Congrats I guess!

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

          🙂

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  18. FORCA INTER
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Hazard owners-what are you doing with him?

    i am temped to get Silva or Bale in this weekk

    simply due hard fixures

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    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      I am doing the same. He's in pretty poor form (since I bought the bugger!) and one goal against Nor at home is hardly that encouraging. I also need to raise the funds...

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      1. FORCA INTER
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        Silva or Bale

        such a hard decission

        any sugestions?

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        1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 6 months ago

          silva = gamble = bigger balls
          bale = probably more points but who knows

          I'm going silva

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        2. 4vets
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 6 months ago

          I've been thinking Silva all week but then Bale last night (emotional reaction, I think!). Silva is a lovely differential and City's fixtures are prime. Wait and see who gets injured on Tuesday, but I prefer Silva based on nothing.

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

      Could be wrong but selling Hazard could be a big big mistake. You'll want him back one penalty and 2 assists later in gw10.

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    3. Carl@streetkids.com.au
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      He's on borrowed time but Chelsea have a great run coming so holding on for a while

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  19. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Trappatoni having a mare in his press conference. Trying to defend himself, ending up putting down players ability.

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    1. Crouch Potato!
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Missed it, what was it on? All they need to do is sack him.

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

      Just realised Buzz lives next door to me. Came out of the apartment and he's standing there on the phone in the hall.

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      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        Bull, get a pic or something 😛

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

          No not Bull, Buzz :-). It's not exactly something so big that it's worth lying about, I'm not gonna go knock on the door like but if I catch em again I'll try

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      2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        u live next to buzz lightyear... quality... to infinity and beyound

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

    A good 4.0 defender other then Davies and McCartney?

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    1. JK - Cønt â­
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      for 4 million your options are essentially limited to Gorkks, Gunter, Clyne or Nelsen

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    2. FORCA INTER
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      good ,nah but Nelsen and Gorkss could be nice filters

      +nelsen gave me some random bps once 🙂

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    3. Soccaholic
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      fonte clyne gorks?

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    4. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Clyne.

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    5. Gr3g
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      4m good defender? hahaha 😀

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  21. JK - Cønt â­
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    All things considered I might just keep Michu.

    No replacements have yet really popped their head up enough to make it worthwhile. He has something like a 50% conversion rate on his chances. City aside his fixtures aren't that bad, Swansea will score goals and he will be the most likely man to score.

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      You think Swansea will score that many goals? 2 goals in their last 4 games, both of which against Reading...

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    2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      agree michu is staying in my team. dot understand people getting rid

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      1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        don't*

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

          It's understandable mate. Swans are kinda struggling off late and the fixtures look really harsh after this gw: mci CHE sot new LIV WBA ars

          Looks fugly.

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          1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 6 months ago

            doesnt look the greatest when u put it that way, hwoever I just can't pull the trigger, had him at the beginning, if I sell I will only want him back at some stage and that would just piss me off...

            I still reckon they will get goals in most of those games and he seems to be involved in most things they do

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

              Not so sure. They had decent fixtures over the last 4 yet scored only 2 goals.

              Also, think Michu's just 1 YC away from a ban.

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              1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
                • 14 Years
                13 years, 6 months ago

                I'm still keeping, saying that I have other things to do first so that probably is the most convincing argument for me

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

      He doesnt try to create goals, just takes them when he is given ridiculous ammounts of room or gifted a defensive error. Thats why his conversion rate is so high.

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

        That sounds like a good reason for keeping him.

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

          It wasnt really an argument, more a statement of fact.

          It mostly depends on how retarded the defenders he is playing are, and whether Graham feels like moving into space in the box or not.

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    4. FORCA INTER
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      i am keeping him as well

      he looks dangerous every game

      i just hate the fact that he is YC magnet

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    5. Blue-Ghosts
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      michu is staying in my team too, he has so many goals in him

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    6. Zep
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      What changed your mind? 😉

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  22. Soccaholic
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Ok the post is good but still with Riise at 5.5 or Huth and 5.5 and Sagna at 5.4 i see him being very pricey...

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

      and huth at 5.5*

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

    Trappatoni now aiming for second place. That is noble of him.

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    1. Crouch Potato!
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Don't get me started!

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  24. Ginkapo FPL
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Losing 3-1 to Plymouth at home. ðŸ™

    Not really suprised as we havent changed style since our best keeper in recent history, Jake Cole, left to join Plymouth.

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

      1-4!

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

        ðŸ™

        Take solace in the fact that his name sounds like some sort of sex act.

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      2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        Sorry, Ginkapo ... ðŸ™

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  25. COMH
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    4 point hit to do Hazard, Yaya, Tevez > Bale, Cazorla, Ba

    Deal or No Deal?

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    1. FORCA INTER
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      can you get only Bale + Caz

      i would like to have Tevez for this gw...

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

      DEALLLLL!!!!

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

      Can you get only Bale and Caz for free?

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

        Need to downgrade Tevez to afford Bale + Cazorla

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

          In that case, -4 might pay off well.

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    4. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      I would but would get silva instead of bale to replace the two citeh players u r getting rd of

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    5. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      I would keep Yaya, If I were you ...

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

        Had him from the start but starting to see less attacking returns of late with Silva stepping his game up.

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      2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        meh

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    6. jimski
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Looks good to me.

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

    *sigh*

    The International break seems even longer when you have just had a 2.1m rank gw... ðŸ˜

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      I empathise ...

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

      still dont u think Stevie G is too much of a gamble?
      I'd [play him this week vs Reading but i wud get silva instead

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

        No thanks 🙂

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    3. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      There are better discussions on here though.

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

      I've resorted to watching the son and his mate playing Fifa on the xbox.

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      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        Why not play it yourself? 😉

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        1. 4vets
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 6 months ago

          Because his mate's round!

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      2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        play winner stays on and show them how it's done

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        1. 4vets
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 6 months ago

          He's off in a mo... and we're all crap at it anyway 🙂

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    5. Holy See
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      I'm going drinking. I find I lose a few days quickly that way. Haven't had a pint in 6 weeks. I shall be making up for it.

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

      So how was the second week of the 8 point hit that had worked week 1?

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

        Ahh, that came out bad 😕
        I just cant check as Im on my phone and need to log in and then come back here find the link etc.
        All I remember is you got Gerrard/Suarez/Pienaar and someone but not a clue who you ditched!

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  27. Bobby Reds
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Silva + Jelevic
    or
    Pienaar + Rooney

    for the next six gameweeks?? what you reckon lads?

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    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Silva & Jelly.

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      1. Bobby Reds
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        That based on form??

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        1. 4vets
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 6 months ago

          I just don't fancy Rooney playing deeper. Jelly needs no explanation and Silva seems to be on the cusp of fulfilling his potential, and has lovely fixtures.

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          1. Bobby Reds
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 6 months ago

            I see. Makes sense... Cheers lad!

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  28. alfaraby
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Guys, I need some advices.

    Here’s my current team:

    Vorm (Ruddy)

    Ivanovic - Vermaelen - Baines (Demel, McCarthy)

    Pienaar - Cazorla - Hazard - Michu - Morrison

    Tevez - Ba (Di Santo)

    Have 2FT, and I’m considering to do this:
    1) Verma > ShawX, Di Santo > Berba, Hazard > Mata (-4 pts)
    2) Vorm > Bego and Michu > Silva (-4 pts) next gameweek.

    Is it good or bad move? Any thoughts?

    Thank you. Cheers! 😀

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    1. Holy See
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      1) looks quite reasonable without doing Hazard-Mata, unless that transfer is required to make the other 2 transfers financially viable.

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

        Yes, need to do Hazard - Mata so I can afford Silva (or Bale) next week to replace Michu (and I'll still have Chelsea coverage in midfield).

        Or I could just simply use 2FT this week for Verma > ShawX / Huth / Riise (considering Stoke and Fulham has decent upcoming fixtures) and upgrade Di Santo to Berba.

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        1. Holy See
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 6 months ago

          I'd stick with the 2 transfers tbh, even just getting Wilson intead of Shawx/Huth to save a bit of cash. That's as long as you don't need to play a Stoke defender in the upcoming gameweek.

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  29. jpdyolf
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Who are the top 10 rated goal threat/scoring potential defenders?

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    1. r0nh
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Check yourself, you lazy bastard!!

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

        Thought you were wanking

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    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Baines, Vermaelen, Kolarov, Rafael, Vertonghen, Riise, Ivanovic, GJ, Clark, Ridgewell

      Complete guess though 🙂

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  30. r0nh
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Does anyone want to have a wanking competition?

    I bet I cum first 🙂

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    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      That's what your boyfriend said!

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      1. r0nh
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        I dont have a bf ðŸ™

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