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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. Soccer Brah
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Worth taking a hit on this lot? 0.8m in the bank.

    Vorm

    Baines - Rafael - Jenkinson (Hughes, Demel)

    Santi - Gervinho - Michu - Sterling (Fellaini)

    RVP - Jelavic - Tevez

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      No, not at all. It's a good team for this week.

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    2. sukrut23
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      No big Georgei, the team look nice.

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    3. Lucky_2010
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      no need both arsenal mid, imo get rid gervinho for bale/silva/mata ...

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      1. Manamongst
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        bad move...you´d dump Gervinho for their run of soft opponents for Tot/Citeh/Chelsea's run of tough one's. Insanity....

        Michu/Felllani for Oscar is the only remote move I'd make in that direction. That would leave you a little cheddar to make Jenkinson move in a week or two.

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      2. Manamongst
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        And trust me he'll need both Arsenal for Norwich & QPR.

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    4. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      other than the fact that Teves is nosediving in value (9.9 down to 9.5 in a week)...and RVP going down as well...nice run of games coming up for City so maybe he'll go back up...we'll see...

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  2. Heisenberg:Crystal Meth Pal…
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    After GW8...

    A) Michu -> Barfa
    B) Bale -> Silva (no City cover at the moment)
    C) Both for a hit

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

      A, Look at Bale's next 2 after Chelsea. Silva has not yet got the form to consider him over Bale.

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      1. Heisenberg:Crystal Meth Pal…
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah, it's a bit crazy thinking about getting rid of Bale. However, I just don't want to watch City smashing teams like Swansea and Aston Villa at home and having no cover.

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        1. JUNITED
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          But Bale has a better chance to score than Silva. While Silva is probably only produce assist.

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

          But City's attacking points will be vastly more spread out that Spurs'. City could stick 5 past Villa and Silva may get an assist

          Spurs could beat Wigan 2-0 and Bale could score both, would you rather have 1 assist or 2 goals?

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          1. Manamongst
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 5 months ago

            And what about the other 4 in their next 5? Silva will come into his stride without a problem against GWs 8-12 competition. I could easily see Citeh averaging 4 goals in those matches.

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

          I think neither will score much, outside of Bale maybe short track bullying SOT in GW9...But I would rather have Silva for their next 5; so I don't think it is crazy getting rid of Bale considering he's due to go dry for a spell.

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  3. NATSTER
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    How should i improve my team, especially DF?

    Begovic - Foster
    Baines - Jenkinson - Demel - Gorkss - Wilson
    Bale - Cazorla - Hazard - Fellaini | Sterling
    Ba - RvP - Lambert

    1.3m in bank.. Can't get Rafael, Ivanovic, or Vertonghen in one transfer.
    Straight swap Demel -> Nelsen on Gw10?

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    1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      So you cant Jenkinson to Rafael?

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    2. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Hazard needs to go if you actually see how his played. Esp in the up coming fixtures.

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    3. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Just calculated your funds. No way you can have that lineup. Also you dont link team. lol

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    4. Manamongst
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Get rid of Demel and Gorkss....no shortcuts to success. You have a few weeks still on Jenkinson...if you're lucky a couple of 60 minute clean sheets.

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  4. Simon March
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Any chance of Vito Mannone keeping his place long term do you think?

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    1. Simon March
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Wow, that was a conversation-killer.

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      1. NATSTER
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Thought of answering your question but really have no idea.. ðŸ˜

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      2. SPorting
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        everyone is still laughing too much to reply.

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        1. Simon March
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          Sorry if you thought it was a dumb question. I notice 27 odd thousand people have drafted him in and they say there's wisdom in crowds...

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    2. GlasgowFF
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Nah don't think so tbh.

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    3. MY DJ NAME IS PIMP CURRY
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      To be to the point :
      Long term? Unlikely, unless Szczesny fsks up horribly for a few GWs together.

      Information that you might not want to know :
      Wenger already said that Mannone can be seen as a serious rival to Szcz, but that's obviously a lie. For now. However, he's been in decent form and he could play at least in the cup games, but that's no use to us from an FPL point of view.
      Also, most Arsenal fans are hoping Martinez (youth keeper) gets a chance as he's showing immense potential. Add to that the fact that Fabianski is to come back in a few weeks and that further causes problems.

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      1. Simon March
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        That's good to know - cheers!

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  5. night owl
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone think Mancini will play Aguerro if fit next week or rest him

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    1. sukrut23
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Rest for sure.

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

    International breaks suck ass.

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    1. udit
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      is it a hot ass?

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  7. Big Bad Barry
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Bae fit???

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  8. Mílanista
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Morning guys

    If Fellaini is ruled out I'm thinking I'll switch him to HBA. Good move?

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    1. MY DJ NAME IS PIMP CURRY
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Why not Pienaar? HBA is good though

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

      Depends what your team looks like...

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      1. Mílanista
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Front 8 is

        Bale, Santi, Screech, Michu, Guthrie
        RVP, Jelly, Lambert

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        1. Billy Gilmore
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah, I'd go for HBA with that front 8. You wouldn't want to do a sideways move and redouble up on toffees.

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

            Then again, Pienaar is hot property...could do Michu > HBA after this GW...just a suggestion.

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            1. Billy Gilmore
              • 13 Years
              13 years, 5 months ago

              Hmmm, good point. Get which one you think will score most this week and get the other one next week.

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

              I considering Pienaar as well. Michu>Walters is on my radar for next week.

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

    Anyone looking at Ade Taarabt?

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  10. BootlegRascal
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    6.5 striker.

    Zamora, Kone or Lambert?

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    1. Old Glory
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Why not find .5 more and go berba?

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    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Either of the last 2 could be grand. Wouldn't touch Zamora though.

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    3. Old Glory
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Lambert all the way, how is that even a comparison?

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    4. sukrut23
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Lambert on penalties.

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    5. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Lambert

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  11. blacky7475
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Morning all,

    WC restructuring well under way, but mental block has been reached:

    a) Gerrard

    or,

    b) HBA

    Answer will fit in alongside Santi, Bale, Pieenar & Whelan

    Any opinions gratefully received.

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      b for me. They have a great run of fixtures.

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

        Gerrard along with Santi and Bale seems like a lot spent in midfield...however Gerrard might be the better punt for this week coming...and even perhaps Everton away...scored a hattrick against them last year!

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        1. Old Glory
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah but with good budget, and non rotated options up front, you can afford 3 or even 4 heavy hitters in mid....

          assuming you spend 35 mil on def/GK...and with a front line of say.. crouch berba jelly - you can easily afford 4 heavy hitters + bench, or 3 heavy hitters and 2 man rotation

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    2. MY DJ NAME IS PIMP CURRY
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Anyone but Gerrard. He could be an outstanding differential but... How do I put this. Liverpool is not worth Gerrard's price tag.

      Besides, I don't think you have Newcastle coverage (else you would have mentioned it, right?) and HBA will give you a bit of cash in the bank to change your team later too.

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      1. blacky7475
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Couldn't agree more with your first point, but surely their form must improve and if it does Gerreard will be central to it....surely????

        Planning on Santon at the back...

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        1. MY DJ NAME IS PIMP CURRY
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          If you've noticed how Liverpool have set up under BR, you can see that Gerrard is no more the focal point of their attacks. It's not like the liverpool of old. Also Sterling is way, way cheaper and almost as nailed on.
          However Gerrard is on set pieces, but I don't think that extra cash is worth the gamble. And it's not like their fixtures are too kind anyway.

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    3. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      WHELAN 😯

      B for me

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      1. blacky7475
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Whelan....i know....bit off the wall, but something just makes sense about it....or have i been staring at my screen too long?

        - he gets game time
        - no Ronaldo granted, but has got a couple of assists to his name
        - get Utd out the way next GW and Stoke have a great little run of fixtures
        - Kaca is cheaper, but already have 2 Fulham (Schwarz n Berba)
        - Sterling is cheaper, but not convinced with the Liverpool thing

        Or do i go HBA n have Sterling as my budget option?

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        1. Billy Gilmore
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          He's also injured. I would go for HBA and Sterling without question.

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  12. MY DJ NAME IS PIMP CURRY
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Why are people selling Tevez?
    Not only do they have great fixtures coming up, but Tevez is well rested and will definitely start, Aguero could be rested, and you're never sure about Balotelli or Dzeko. Also he's pretty cheap and I don't see what other City coverage people could have. Silva isn't in form.

    You say he hasn't scored for four GWs? I say he's picked up two assists and two BPs in three of those. Only once has he scored less than 4 all season.

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      I think people are sick of the headaches that owning him comes with.

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      1. Old Glory
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Um, he's been pretty headache free this year tbh.

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      2. MY DJ NAME IS PIMP CURRY
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Like?

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        1. Billy Gilmore
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          Will he/won't he start this weekend.

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          1. Old Glory
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 5 months ago

            The only time that happened was after the League Cup ET match, and only the idiots selling him got burned.

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            1. Billy Gilmore
              • 13 Years
              13 years, 5 months ago

              There's no way he's going to start every match, with 4 great strikers to chose from along with a hard CL group to qualify in.

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    2. XVIVX
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      i feel like "why are people selling player x" posts are people just trying to convince themselves to keep the player. if you think that's the case, then keep. it will make him a better differential for you if people keep selling.

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      1. MY DJ NAME IS PIMP CURRY
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        I just wanted to know the reasons. And he isn't exactly a differential. He's owned by over 40% of the people. Although, at least 20% of these are now inactive.

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        1. XVIVX
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          if you have him, there's no immediate rush to get him out, other than the fact that his price is dropping like a bag of bricks. and when you do need to get him out, there are a lot of cheaper options for that striker option

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    3. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      All I can say is that Tevez to Jelavic 2 GWs ago worked out pretty well.

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      1. Old Glory
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Just because it worked well, doesn't mean you have to sell him, he's still excellent value, however, I'm keeping him so everyone, please keep selling.

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        1. Mílanista
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          I never said he has to be sold. I just pointed out that I got a nailed on cheaper replacement who has outscored Tevez since I made the move.

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

      While I see your point...you have to remember that nearly 50% of all players owned Tevez. The exodus was inevitable. There needed to be a balancing act. He plays for a team where there are 4 world class strikers competing for 2 spots. There are other striking options out there and people are beginning to look elsewhere.

      He was 50% owned because a certain Mr.Aguero was injured making him literally a must have. As it stands he's still owned by over 40% which is the highest owned striker by a good distance. I saw this coming a mile away despite his consistent returns. He's now almost what he was when I got him and easy to get back so I wouldn't be too bothered by it.

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      1. Old Glory
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Are you planning on bringing him back in?

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

          Not this minute no but how could you ignore a player like Tevez at his price? He will always be an option...I just chose a plan and am sticking to it at the moment. Plus I made value off him and didn't think selling would bother me too much as Aguero was back meaning Tevez is just not captain material week in week out.

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    5. kaz 96
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      he will start this week(tough game against wba), start and in the ucl and then could get benched for one of the easiest fixtures(swansea at home).

      thats what im afraid of

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  13. kaz 96
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    the difference b/w total fp's info and fiso's is so much it's getting confusing.

    fellaini and dyer are the ones im trying to get rid of but have no idea when they're going to fall. Any idea which site is more accurate ?

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Fiso is much more accurate this season. TotalFPL have dropped the ball something chronic.

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      1. kaz 96
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        cheers. time to bookmark fiso then

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    2. mdm
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      fiso

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

      Fiso, by a country mile this year.

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  14. MY DJ NAME IS PIMP CURRY
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    How many changes does my team need?

    Federici / Foster
    Rangel Lescott Baines Hughes McCartney
    Bale Michu Pienaar Kagawa Kacanikilic
    Tevez Torres Graham

    2 FTs, 2.6m in bank

    My original intention was two make just one change this week so that next week I have two FTs again and then I can sell Graham + Rangel.

    Thoughts?

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Graham has to go this week. He probably won't start against Wigan.

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      1. XVIVX
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        cheeky punt on moore?

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      2. MY DJ NAME IS PIMP CURRY
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Hm. You really think he'll be benched?

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        1. Billy Gilmore
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          Taken of at half time, and then Moore did well in the second half. Even if he does start I wouldn't expect anything from him.

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          1. MY DJ NAME IS PIMP CURRY
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 5 months ago

            But... It's Wigan at home...

            What other change(s) do I need to make?

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            1. TorresMagic™
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 16 Years
              13 years, 5 months ago

              Michu is enough Swansea coverage. Forward spots are too valuable for a non FPL performer.

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            2. Billy Gilmore
              • 13 Years
              13 years, 5 months ago

              Wigan have got a very bad reputation on here, but they're no easy beats. The rest of your team looks alright for this week.

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              1. MY DJ NAME IS PIMP CURRY
                • 15 Years
                13 years, 5 months ago

                Thanks! I'll get him out.

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              2. Old Glory
                • 14 Years
                13 years, 5 months ago

                Wigan playing away is a tough squad.

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  15. China Mag
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Alreet lads. Has there been much discussion on here about giroud? I'm, actually considering him as an alternative to berba. I would love to bring in a 3rd arsenal player for their awesome run of fixtures. Do we expect him to start most games now? Other option would be jelavic

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    1. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      There has been some discussion, mainly from Lateriser.

      Giroud has looked terrible, I wouldn't get him after one decent game. Jelavic also has great fixtures and has scored consistently well for Everton.

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

        Giroud hasn't looked terrible imo. He just hadn't scored before the last game. He's a massive threat.

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        1. Mílanista
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          To be fair, he has been getting into threatening positions. His finishing has been very poor.

          Maybe he will be a decent option but I wouldn't spend that much on a striker that isn't nailed on and hasn't done much so far. If he goes on a run of form maybe I'd change my mind but at the moment I'd have no confidence in owning him.

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        2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          Did you see the sitters he has missed so far this year?

          I am not saying he wont be a threat but so far except for the last game he has been shocking

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          1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 5 months ago

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4imBQLU11c

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            1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 5 months ago

              there was also the chelsea one and the missed penalty... can't be asked to dig them out... but he HAS been terrible

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              1. Caine & Co.
                • 15 Years
                13 years, 5 months ago

                your opinion is based on past. i'm looking into future giroud (c)!

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                1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
                  • 14 Years
                  13 years, 5 months ago

                  My opinion is based on the past which is correct.. As I said initially I am NOT saying he wont be a threat in the future but to say he hasn't played terrible up to the last game is wrong and must be commented on and corrected

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

              I understand where you're coming from here...but I look at his stats from last year, his positioning and his movement and I see goals. He can only improve. People will assume he's a poor player because he's only scored one goal but that would be naive. With Cazorla there he will get so many chances.

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              1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
                • 14 Years
                13 years, 5 months ago

                I agree he could become massive for Arsenal.. I have no problem with anything you have stated here.. It was the earlier comment that he hasn't looked terrible and just hadn't scored before the last game... That was all I completely disagree with..

                I say this as I am a little gutted he might not be another Chamakh.. (spurs fan)

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

                Or they think he's a poor player because they haven't looked at stats but have watched him play 😉

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    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Giroud(c) this week could be grand, me thinks.

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      1. Caine & Co.
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        giroud (c) !

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  16. MILLICENT BYSTANDER: THE LO…
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Morning gents! Thinking of bringing in one of Granero and Taarabt. With both on the pitch, who is on more setpieces? And where do they play relative to each other?

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    1. China Mag
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      QPR have too many options in midfield for my liking. Had tarabaat at the start. It killed me

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    2. Caine & Co.
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      whats your budget? morrison is a good option at 6.0

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    3. MILLICENT BYSTANDER: THE LO…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Am looking for a 5th midfielder. Sterling doesn't much interest me. I narrowed it down to maloney, taarabt or granero. Budget is 5.5 or less

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  17. China Mag
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Am I right in thinking that Borini's injury makes sterling more nailed on?

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    1. MY DJ NAME IS PIMP CURRY
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Definitely

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    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      It shouldn't have any real impact, but he now has less competition for his spot.

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  18.  â“–â“â“©â“©â“™
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Why are people still taking Silva out, he's looking sharper everyday and is quality he will guarantee points every week now

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      They would rather have other players. Bale, Cazorla etc...

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    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Because he hasn't been getting points while Bale, Santi, Hazard etc have been, so people are probably selling him for them. Sell him I say, so I can get him cheaper later 🙂

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    3.  â“–â“â“©â“©â“™
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Yeh, I can see people not adding him but I wouldn't remove him, with Man City's fixtures coming up

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    4. Sheep Flavour
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Cheaper options and more options that will prob outscore him

      People fed up with a pricey MF getting 2 points every week?

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      1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        that will change soon the minute I get him in.... only 1K more to drop 🙂

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        1. Sheep Flavour
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          😀

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  19. China Mag
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    Sterling + Jelavic/Giroud

    or Nolan (or similar priced mid) + Berbatov

    I have no bench sitters. My whole squad will be rotated (except baines, bale and santi)

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

      Baaa.

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  20. सनकी
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    anyone considering Hazard>Oscar ? nailed on(so far). saves tons of cash.

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    1. Sheep Flavour
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Is Oscar a nailed on started these days?

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    2. Caine & Co.
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      i'd get mata instead, saves also some cash

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      1. सनकी
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        as saves cash i meant saves some cash for me to upgrade Barnett>Vertonghen! 😀

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  21. MY DJ NAME IS PIMP CURRY
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 5 months ago

    http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4588573/Senegal-and-Ivory-Coast-match-abandoned-after-fan-riots.html

    Has anyone read this?!

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    1. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      missiles were launched to the pitch.. 😯

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    2. Soccaholic
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 5 months ago

      DAYUM

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  22. Mak_Gold
      13 years, 5 months ago

      Worth a 4 pt. hit to do Hazard -> Cazorla, Yaya -> Bale? Or just do the first one? Team is:

      Foster - Federici,
      Baines - McAuley - Cuellar - Demel - Clyne,
      Hazard - Yaya - Pienaar - Michu - Guthrie,
      RVP - Tevez - Lambert. (£1.0m bank)

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      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 16 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        Depends if you want one of 2 more scout picks in your team.

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      2. Lucky_2010
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 5 months ago

        just yaya to bale/silva ....no need to take hit just my thought !!

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        1. Mak_Gold
            13 years, 5 months ago

            Cheers, but I can't do Yaya -> Bale without selling Hazard. It has to be either Haz -> Caz or both.

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        2. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 5 months ago

          In the long run, yes.

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          1. Mak_Gold
              13 years, 5 months ago

              Thanks.

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          2. Crystal Pulis
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 5 months ago

            Do it. It will pay off in he long run.

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            1. Mak_Gold
                13 years, 5 months ago

                Cheers for all the responses, guys. 🙂

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          3. Crystal Pulis
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 5 months ago

            Lotsa mid-priced options in midfield nowadays. Who would you pick for the next 5GW @ least?!

            A) Nolan
            B) Pienaar
            C) Michu
            D) Duff
            E) Walters

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            1. TorresMagic™
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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              • 16 Years
              13 years, 5 months ago

              B or E

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              1. Mak_Gold
                  13 years, 5 months ago

                  +1

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                • Crystal Pulis
                  • 15 Years
                  13 years, 5 months ago

                  U don't fancy Nolan at all TM?!

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                  1. TorresMagic™
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                    • 16 Years
                    13 years, 5 months ago

                    You said at least 5 weeks. Fixtures against him.

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                    1. Crystal Pulis
                      • 15 Years
                      13 years, 5 months ago

                      SOT, wig, MCI,new(ex club) STO don't seem that bad though.

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                      1. TorresMagic™
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                        • 16 Years
                        13 years, 5 months ago

                        Rather the other 2 in the long run. Walters will start to score well with these fixtures & Pienaar is the EVE organiser.

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                        1. Crystal Pulis
                          • 15 Years
                          13 years, 5 months ago

                          Thanks

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              2. Soccaholic
                • 13 Years
                13 years, 5 months ago

                Walters

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              3. Crystal Pulis
                • 15 Years
                13 years, 5 months ago

                So I got 3Walters and 2Pienaar so far. Anyone else`s suggestions?! Thanks

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            2. MILLICENT BYSTANDER: THE LO…
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 5 months ago

              Thanks. Taarabt is looking good though.

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              1. MILLICENT BYSTANDER: THE LO…
                • 14 Years
                13 years, 5 months ago

                Reply fail to Mr. ChinaMag.

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

                Only two good fixtures in the next 7 games.

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            3.  â“–â“â“©â“©â“™
              • 13 Years
              13 years, 5 months ago

              How am I looking for this week plz

              Jaaskerlainen
              Hangeland. Rafael. Baines.
              Cazorla. Bale. Silva. Pienaar
              Aguero. Jelavic Berbatov

              Subs
              Foster. Sterling. Jenkinson. Demel

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              1. TorresMagic™
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                • 16 Years
                13 years, 5 months ago

                Good team, Aguero may not start though.

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              2. Crystal Pulis
                • 15 Years
                13 years, 5 months ago

                l@@ks gr8 Gazza. Wouldn't change a thing. Just because you have Jelly, I would play Sterling instead of Pienaar. Cheers

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                1.  â“–â“â“©â“©â“™
                  • 13 Years
                  13 years, 5 months ago

                  Cheers, yeh might do that bit more secure than the triple Everton, thanks

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              3. Soccaholic
                • 13 Years
                13 years, 5 months ago

                My team is similar to yours in many areas
                Very nice for this week
                I'm still waiting to see if Aguero is gonna start vs WBA bcz if he's gonna be rested/get injured ima play sterling instead 🙂
                I might do Berba (c) over Cazorla what do you think abt that?

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                1.  â“–â“â“©â“©â“™
                  • 13 Years
                  13 years, 5 months ago

                  My 3 choices are Jelavic, Cazorla or Berb (c) unsure which one yet, hope Aguero starts but Sterling v Reading is gd replacement

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              4. WithEase
                • 13 Years
                13 years, 5 months ago

                Really like this team, very similar to mine in a lot of positions.

                I have the same captaincy dilemma and atm i've gone for Cazorla with Berbs vice.

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                1.  â“–â“â“©â“©â“™
                  • 13 Years
                  13 years, 5 months ago

                  Yeh I will prob. Regret it if I don't Cpt Cazorla against Norwich he could score huge this gw

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            4. Sheep Flavour
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 5 months ago

              Ruddy (Beg)
              Gibbs Jags Rafael
              Sterling Hazzard Felli Michu
              RVP Tevez Jelly

              This is before transfers - looking ok for this GW? I am thinking Invo (Che) to Jags.

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              1. Optimus.
                • 15 Years
                13 years, 5 months ago

                id actually play bego

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                1. Sheep Flavour
                  • 14 Years
                  13 years, 5 months ago

                  Thats a fair shout Opti...I am stuck between the two....they both have hard games! 🙂

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                  1. Optimus.
                    • 15 Years
                    13 years, 5 months ago

                    both will concede but ifpool can put 5 past them surely arsenal will do the same..utd v sto i reckon will be a 2-1

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            5. CRAZY TRAIN
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 5 months ago

              Evra farted

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              1. Optimus.
                • 15 Years
                13 years, 5 months ago

                he claims suarez dealt it

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

              Is this the real debate going on:

              2 Big Hitter Mids
              +
              RVP

              3 Big Hitter Mids
              +
              No RVP

              ?

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              1. TorresMagic™
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                • 16 Years
                13 years, 5 months ago

                Might be going 2 BHM & no RVP. 😕

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                1. Home Run Baker
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 15 Years
                  13 years, 5 months ago

                  3 BHDs?

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                  1. TorresMagic™
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                    • 16 Years
                    13 years, 5 months ago

                    3 BHFs

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              2. Optimus.
                • 15 Years
                13 years, 5 months ago

                im looking at 3 big mf hitters and rvp

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              3. Home Run Baker
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 15 Years
                13 years, 5 months ago

                No
                I have RVP, Hazard, Cazora and Bale.
                😉

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              4. Crystal Pulis
                • 15 Years
                13 years, 5 months ago

                You can easily squeeze RVP with 3 big-hit MID.

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

                I can see how 3BHM and RVP is doable no doubt...I just wonder will the BHM's be reliable to sacrifice a bit of upgrading in other areas.

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                1. Home Run Baker
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 15 Years
                  13 years, 5 months ago

                  Not looking for RMT or comments, but for illustration ...

                  Jaaskalainen, Begovic
                  Baines, Gibbs, Demel, Clyne, Davies
                  Hazard, Cazorla, Bale, Michu, Guthrie
                  RVP, Berbatov, Fletcher

                  In this case, the downside of having RVP + big 3 is
                  1. Rotate 3 4m DEFs
                  2. One vale MF (Michu) pls bench fodder (Guthrie, who needs to be replaced at some point)
                  3. 2 'value' strikers

                  There's still some slack in here - Hazard to Mata or Silva will free a little cash.

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

                    Interesting thanks.

                    I've got 3 big defenders at the moment and Pienaar instead of Michu...for my value MF.

                    Got RVP,Ba,Fletch so my team is somewhat similar but I'd have to manouevre about to get this kind of midfield. It's chief among my thoughts...whether to aim for this kind of team or to have more faith in the budget mids.

                    Cheers!

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              6. WithEase
                • 13 Years
                13 years, 5 months ago

                Baines, 2 BH's in midfield (+ HBA) and 2 BH's up front (+ Berbs)

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            7. si
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              13 years, 5 months ago

              Did Balotelli play v Armenia? Tevez looking nailed on to start v WBA as the only City striker not to travel this week? Noticed RVP was the only united striker not playing Friday too. Although he will play in Romania worryingly.

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              1. Optimus.
                • 15 Years
                13 years, 5 months ago

                even if rvp plays against romania hes had over a weeks rest

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                1. Home Run Baker
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 15 Years
                  13 years, 5 months ago

                  Pretty sure he'll play v Stoke

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                  1. Optimus.
                    • 15 Years
                    13 years, 5 months ago

                    defo only an injury will stand in the way

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              2. Crystal Pulis
                • 15 Years
                13 years, 5 months ago

                Balo had some respiratory probs(flu), so he did not play. RVP will play for sure against ROM and he will suffer and sweat for 90 mins. (they lead the group at the same points and ROM are doing great during this WC qualifiers).

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              3. Damo.
                • 16 Years
                13 years, 5 months ago

                Doubt for Tuesday too http://www.football-italia.net/26121/buffon-and-balotelli-italy-doubts

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            8. Test Eagles
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 5 months ago

              If my hand is forced to trade out Fellaini, would you rather Suarez or Jelly up front for the next 10 GWs... in tempted to go Fellaini > Santi and RVP > Jelly

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

                I'd rather have Jelavic over Suarez but that's personal preference combined with memories of Jelavic scoring several braces last year and being extremely consistent at scoring goals.

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              2. Home Run Baker
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 15 Years
                13 years, 5 months ago

                Jelavic
                I think that move is fine, if you can take the no-RVP night-sweats 😉

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              3. WithEase
                • 13 Years
                13 years, 5 months ago

                Do it.

                Suarez may be good for this week, but his goal scoring is way more inconsistent than Jelly's.

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