Moving Target

Moving Target – Marouane Chamakh

Sam Allardyce made his third move of the January transfer window last weekend by acquiring Marouane Chamakh on loan from Arsenal until the end of the season. The 28-year-old follows Joe Cole and Republic of Ireland teenager Sean Maguire to Upton Park as the Hammers look to build on a start which sees them sit eight points clear of the drop zone after the first 21 Gameweeks.

Having cut a peripheral figure for the Gunners this term, the Morocco international is desperate to reignite his career, following a hugely disappointing stint for Arsene Wenger’s side. Speaking to the club’s official website upon completion of the move, Chamakh revealed he has high hopes for his time with the Hammers:

“I’m very happy to be here, I want to play and give my best for this team. I can bring my heading, some goals and we will see what else. I think this will be a very important move for me and I don’t want to waste any more time. I want to contribute immediately. I didn’t have opportunities to play recently, but I did well before and I know I am a very good striker. We played only one striker at Arsenal, so I didn’t play a lot, so I hope to do so more with West Ham.”

The Statistics

A product of the Bordeaux youth academy, Chamakh established himself as a first-team regular in the 2002-03 campaign. Over eight seasons with the French outfit, he produced 56 goals and 32 assists in 230 league appearances and also proved his worth in the Champions League, scoring 16 times in 38 matches before Arsenal snapped him up in the summer of 2010.

Vying with Robin Van Persie for the lone striker role proved impossible and despite the Dutchman’s Emirates departure last summer, Arsene Wenger’s move for Olivier Giroud was indicative of his loss of faith in Chamakh’s abilities. While his first season at the club harvested seven goals and six assists in 29 appearances, the Moroccan managed a single goal in 11 games last term and has failed to play a single minute in the Premier League this time round, with all four of his appearances coming in cup games. Chamakh has also turned out for his country on 61 occasions, finding the net 17 times.

The Prospects

Certainly, Chamakh seems the prototype Allardyce forward. Tall, physical, and with great aerial ability, he offers an alternative to Carlton Cole and Andy Carroll for the target man role in West Ham’s 4-3-3 system, with the likes of Joe Cole, Matt Jarvis or Ricardo Vaz Te tasked with supplying creativity and crosses aplenty from out wide.

While Allardyce revealed yesterday he is hopeful of a return for Carroll in time for the FA Cup Third Round replay with United on January 16, the on-loan Liverpool man has flattered to deceive, producing just a single goal and assist over 748 minutes since moving to Upton Park for the season. Considering Carlton Cole has played 987 minutes and managed two goals and an assist, it’s fair to say the Hammers’ forwards have drastically underperformed – while skipper Kevin Nolan has notched five times, he has notched just once in his last 11 league appearances, highlighting the club’s need for extra firepower.

As the statistics show, Chamakh was a real handful for Bordeaux. In retrospect, Arsenal’s brand of possession football seems ill-suited to his strengths – Allardyce’s tactics, on the other hand, look more likely to utilise his abilities, with Nolan buzzing around him, looking for flick-ons in and around the box.

Having lost his place in the Morocco squad, Chamakh no longer has African Cup of Nations duties on his upcoming agenda, bolstering his potential game time as Allardyce looks to address a run of games that have harvested just two wins and 10 goals in the last nine matches. On the downside, due to the conditions of his loan deal he is unavailable to play against the Gunners in the second match of double Gameweek 23 – not only does this lessen his short-term appeal, it is likely to have a knock-on effect on Cole and Carroll, if the latter is fit. It’s more likely that Chamakh will feature in the first game at home to QPR, perhaps lessening the likelihood that any of the Hammers’ forwards will start both matches.

Coming in at 5.4 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL), he’s substantially cheaper than Carroll, at 8.2, and could vie with the latter for starts, with Cole afforded the role of impact sub. Faith in his potential will be understandably slim but as Joe Cole’s display in the recent FA Cup draw with United demonstrated, sometimes it only needs a change in environment to bolster a player’s Fantasy prospects.

Further Reference

Marouane Chamakh Wikipedia

Marouane Chamakh Statistics

Marouane Chamakh Bordeaux Goals

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1,838 Comments Post a Comment
  1. COMH
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    Chelsea's next 7 games are Wed, Sat, Wed, Sun, Wed, Sat, Tue.

    Rafa will be in his element!

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    1. rvp786
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      he hasnt really rotated luiz or ivan though???

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      1. Piggs Boson
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        They're due 😉

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        1. Thick Of It
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          Even with Luiz in cdm now? With Mikel out and Romeu injured surely he is less of a risk? Barring his odd red card lapse of course

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      2. Ginkapo FPL
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        Terry.......

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      1. COMH
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        😆

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        1. COMH
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          😆 😆

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      1. COMH
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        😆 😆 😆

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  2. i hate leeds
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    Who to bench from this lot this wkend?
    Bale,michu,mata,Walcott,fellaini
    Rvp,ba,berba
    Please help

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    1. Hibbo
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      Walcott for me.

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      1. i hate leeds
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        Really why Walcott especially when he's playing more central now

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        1. Thick Of It
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          Harder fixture, he struggles against the better defences

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        2. Dante
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          There's a fair chance he'll play on the wing, and he's playing City.

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        3. Hibbo
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          Exactly could me on the wing could be the same flaky old Walcott. Michus served me well am not benching him against a defence with 2 league clean sheets.

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    2. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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      With Swansea's record vs Everton go Michu and pray

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      1. Thick Of It
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        Is their record vs the Toffees dire then?

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        1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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          Since they went up last year they've been dominated by them. Lost all 3, don't think they have scored. Swans fans i know believe Moyes has them completely sussed out. Not as clear cut in my opinion but am benching Michu accordingly

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          1. Thick Of It
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            Cheers Tucker, will consider your advice

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            1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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              No problem fella 🙂

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          2. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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            Just checked. They've lost 1,2 and 3 : nil since promotion

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            1. Thick Of It
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              Due a 4-1 to Everton then Osman (C)

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  3. Dynamic
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    Will Carlton Cole play both games in the double gameweek or will Carroll be back by then??

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      Allardyce will play Cole for 180 minutes, in fear of having a horde of furious Gaz Downrights at his door.

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  4. rvp786
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    lost on last page

    Team A or Team B

    BUNN bego
    gibbs deme davies ZABA LUIZ
    mata michu bale felliani walcott
    Ba rvp RUIZ

    TURNBULL bego
    gibbs demel davies BAINES CLYNE
    mata michu bale felliani walcott
    Ba rvp LAMBERT

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    1. i hate leeds
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      Team b better balance

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    2. chel5eachris
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      B is similar to mine except for Jussi, Luiz and have Santi in midfield. Should I swap Santi for Bale?

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      1. rvp786
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        if u have walcott then yeh

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      2. i hate leeds
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        Yes

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    3. Hibbo
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      you playing your wildcard??

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      1. rvp786
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        yeh thats my wildcard team why??

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    4. Messi & fabregas
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      a by miles as u will be playing each week defenders from chelsea city and arsenal so less dilemmas

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      1. rvp786
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        B could explode in terms of points short term though

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        1. Hibbo
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          I have to say I like A better. In my opinion Ricky Lamberts shite I wouldnt have him about me. And im a massive Baines fan but he is no value at all.

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          1. rvp786
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            lambert and baines may pay off short term. lambert will be bench fodder for me after dgwk.

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            1. Hibbo
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              Hi lad up to you if you like it go for it!

              One game two games he is still Ricky Lambert he wouldnt be my choice lad.

              As for Baines had him from the start 2 clean sheets aint much value for a non scoring defender at 7.5m.

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            2. Hibbo
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              Who you benching if you get Lambert?

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              1. Chairboy
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                For the DGW I will go 343 and from the "Famous 5" across the middle of my squad - Michu will have to give way for one week to accommodate Lambert ........ fingers x'ed!!!

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                1. Hibbo
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                  This flavour of the month famous 5 will be a loads of tits if normal Walcott service resumes.

                  I have to say thou this Michu > Fellaini thing bothers ne greatly and personally its Walcotts fault I cant have both.

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                  1. Chairboy
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                    FF looks like Walcott - Michu - Mata - Fellaini - Bale

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                  2. Hibbo
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                    I know lad. I have

                    Bale * Mata * Michu * Walcott

                    RVP * Suarez * Ba.

                    Like the look of Fellainis fixtures but I cant fit him in because of Walcott DGW and this DGW and my opinion that Walcott could flake away and not deliver as well as a striker.

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        2. Messi & fabregas
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          that would depend on baines solely imo

          for sure team A long term imo

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          1. rvp786
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            i cant keep luiz zaba and gibbs long term anyways. one will be downgraded to bring back in ageuro or suarez

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  5. Tadic is the new Eriksen
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    great, cheers nelsen! lol

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  6. Christina.
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    Was there a chelsea presser today? News on turnbull/cech?

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    1. Lateriser 12
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      Another brief appearance?

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      1. Christina.
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        Yeah, I have been away on leave with the family in Arniston(most beatiful place in SA). Having an early morning swim at 7am and have just returned from my evening swim. Having a barbeque now. Back in office on thursday.

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        1. Lateriser 12
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          Enjoy Tina. See you Thursday 😀

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  7. Viper
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    *Repost

    Would it be madness to wildcard and not include Bale?

    My current midfield is:

    Fellaini, Michu, Cazorla, Walcott, Puncheon

    Only move i’d be doing is Cazorla -> Mata, where does Bale fit in?

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    1. Andrew
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      Yes.

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    2. Messi & fabregas
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      i think bale and mata are a must

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    3. Efan Ekoku Pops
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      Extremely foolish behaviour.

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    4. Viper
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      Fellaini or Michu then, one must go. Not easy! Had Michu since he was 6.6m

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      1. rvp786
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        bale for caz IMO

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        1. Viper
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          I'd be getting Mata for Caz..

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          1. rvp786
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            go with

            mata michu felliani walcott bale and a cheap 3rd striker.

            you cant lose michu if u got him so cheap and fellianis next 4 fixtures could hurt u big time

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    5. Dago
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      Look what happened the last time you left him out!

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      1. rvp786
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        dago how come u aint got michu??

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        1. Dago
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          Cos im skint 🙁

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  8. i hate leeds
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    Turnbull will play both games but that's from me and nt benetiz

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    1. lfc123
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      lol cheers

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  9. Lateriser 12
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    This Chelsea defence is confusing me. Bloody hell.

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    1. Messi & fabregas
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      i agree, i imagine cahill will make way ( as an azpiculeta owner ) 🙂

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    2. Scroobius Mac
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      Ferreira ftw.

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      1. Lateriser 12
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        Genius.

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  10. Conrad.
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    start Puncheon over Dzeko?

    could also maybe sit Jela, Ruiz, or Michu...

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    1. PGR
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      I would bench Ruiz

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      1. Conrad.
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        home to Wigan?!

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  11. La Roja
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    I think i am done

    Turnbull (Mig)

    Rafael, Baines, Gibbs (Davies, Demel)

    Mata, Michu, Fellaini, Theo

    Suarez, Berba, RVP

    it was a tough decision between Ivan and Baines. Thinking long term and have a feeling BainesTime has started.

    RMWCT

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    1. Lateriser 12
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      Go 2 expensive instead of 3 and rotate the third imo. Other then that, i really like it. Obviously missing Bale.

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      1. La Roja
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        i see your point on defence, i have to sacrifice fellaini or bale, so went for fellaini for better fixtures

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    2. Eboue
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      Your team value must be very high! Very nice, only thought being CS s looks thin on the ground there

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    3. Feed the Yak and he will sc…
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      Looks good. Who is your third bench player?

      Also, if you want to free up some money:

      Mig -> Szczesny and Gibbs -> SUN defender 🙂

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      1. La Roja
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        hmm makes sense tbh

        5th one is marveux

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        1. Feed the Yak and he will sc…
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          marveaux -> punch for his DGW?

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          1. La Roja
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            not enough cash

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            1. La Roja
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              who is nailed on for sunderland defence, i think cueallar injured

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    4. Viper
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      Your team value must be huge! Who is your fifth mid?

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      1. La Roja
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        yes it was 108.9, now dropped a bit obviously

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  12. rdpx
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    anyone have an opinion, or knowledge, about whether Sean Morrison is likely to get back into Reading starting XI, and when?

    I have him, and am wondering if its worth replacing him with Harte with a WC, or if Harte will just end back not starting with Morrison back in team.

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    1. Feed the Yak and he will sc…
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      Harte competes with Shorey

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      1. rdpx
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        what about how long (or if) Morrison will take to get back in team?

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  13. There's Always One!
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    As said above surely if terry comes back he will replace Cahill? Why would you change your whole back 4 around to get in Terry?

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  14. lfc123
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    So i'm ahead of my ML by about 15pts, the guy in second has Hazard (so do i)..

    I'm bringing in Mata this GW, what would you do..

    A. Captain Hazard on the safe side

    B. Captain Mata

    Cheers 🙂

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    1. Andrew
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      B.

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    2. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
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      B

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  15. r0binh0
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    I wonder if Luiz's 25 mins at CB in the FA Cup mean the Ivanovic back to RB is a possibility during the DGW.

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    1. Lateriser 12
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      Who got subbed?

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      1. r0binh0
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        Ivanovic came off, Lamps went into the MF and Luiz dropped back to CB.

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        1. Lateriser 12
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          No clue what to make of that.

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          1. r0binh0
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            Good news for Ivanovic owners you'd think.

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            1. rvp786
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              ivan rested so either he is getting tired or rafa is saving him

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  16. SW6
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    What are your views on Walker? I'm thinking of getting him in soon. Tottenham have started keeping clean sheets and he has 4 assists this season.

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    1. Scroobius Mac
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      Fixtures are a bit gash defensively for, well the rest of the season really.

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    2. AriseSirGiggsy
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      i think overpriced for what you get outta him, esp compared with ShawX or even Evans

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    3. Thick Of It
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      It is weird, he seems to have taken a dip in form from last season but Spurs are picking up FPL wise in defence. His cost puts me off

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        he has had a definite dip

        I guess it is because he has established himself as a first choice, and has little relative competition for the spot

        hopefully with BAE back, the right-footed Naughton can help put some pressure on Walker again

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    4. Bob.
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      Keep an eye on Assou-Ekotto he could come good towards the end of the season

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  17. Andrew
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    How big a lead / defecit does everyone here have in their ML?

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    1. drughi
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      5 points defecit. was 80 pints behind three gw ago 🙂 i often finish strong

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    2. Toonzie
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      93 pts lead

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    3. embo76
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      73 point lead

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  18. COMH
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    Ashley Cole anyone?

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    1. r0binh0
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      me

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    2. Lateriser 12
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      I was just going to ask about him. Thing is has he looked attacking at all?

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      1. r0binh0
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        yep, his stats are comparable with Ivanovic and with Ba taking time away from Torres you'd hope there's more chance of some of his crosses being converted.

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      2. Chris_White
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        No. 🙁

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      3. Thick Of It
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        1 assist all season, and he rarely scores

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      4. COMH
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        The least attacking threat of all the Chelsea defenders imo but nailed on which can't be said for most of the Chelsea defenders.

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    3. AriseSirGiggsy
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      less attacking return in exchange for guaranteed starts
      already had a rest recently also
      would probably go for Luiz if was in the market for CHE def tho.......

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    4. lfc123
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      Ivan

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    5. CarelessGenius©
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      Had him for ever. Most secure Chelski def, bar Cech.

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    6. Mr. Perfectionist
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      Im going for him. Most nailed on.

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  19. Conrad.
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    Pool or Arse defense for the long-term?

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    1. SC not pearls before swine
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      I would say Arsenal because the options are cheaper. I prefer Manchester City options to both though.

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    2. r0binh0
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      arse to GW26, pool from then on.

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    3. AriseSirGiggsy
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      Sagna is value - he's due some attacking return IMO also

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      1. r0binh0
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        I think he's also due a dropping, made some fairly poor mistakes that last few games. I fancy Wenger will turn to Jenkinson for the odd game.

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    4. Conrad.
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      thx, guys.

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  20. rdpx
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    hmmmm

    Fed - Jussi

    Luiz - O'Brien - Gibbs - Martin - Zabaleta

    Mata - Puncheon - Michu - Walcott - Fellaini

    Lambert - RvP - Ba

    ?

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    1. SC not pearls before swine
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      I like. Anything in the bank? Puncheon+Lambert beyond this week is not appealing to me.

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      1. rdpx
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        0.3m

        I have no great objection to keeping Lambert to be honest.

        Puncheon is cheap as hell so can;t complain too much - would kind of like to put Cole in for DGW23, and maybe Podolski, but would need to put in a cheaper defender than Luiz to afford that really.

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  21. Viper
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    Any suggestions for my side? Transfers or wildcard, any transfer would be a 4 point hit

    Jaask Fed
    Cameron O'Brien Clyne Ridgewell Cuellar
    Cazorla Walcott Fellaini Michu Puncheon
    Ba RVP Suarez

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    1. Feed the Yak and he will sc…
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      Weak defence, no Mata and no Bale.. May luck be with you

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  22. Drip Doctor
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    The Power 5
    Begovic Turnbull
    Sagna Baines Clichy Demel Shaw
    Fellaini Mata Walcott Bale Michu
    RVP Ba Pogrebnyak

    VS

    The Big 3
    Begovic Turnbull
    Sagna Baines Clichy Demel Shaw
    Fellaini Mata Walcott Ramirez Taarabt
    RVP Suarez Tevez

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    1. rvp786
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      prefer power 5 mate. although i would downgrade clichy to davies and upgrade pog to ruiz

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    2. There's Always One!
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Power 5 because you you have a good defence to go with them

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      1. rvp786
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        tevez is a rotation risk -

        the power 5 are nailed on and key to their team

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    3. Feed the Yak and he will sc…
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Power 5, Suarez over Ba for me atm though..

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  23. Thick Of It
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Piazon? Naff all chance of playing but what midfield position does he take?

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    1. Drip Doctor
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I think he's a no.10, so behind the striker. Like Mata and Hazard, he can probably play in any of the front 3 positions.

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    2. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Can play in any of the advanced midfield positions

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    3. Thick Of It
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers. So if Mikel is AKON bound and Romeu out do we think that Luiz and Lamps are going to sit in front of the back 4? Ramires? Chelsea are a dgw nightmare

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  24. Conrad.
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Wisdom nailed on for how long?

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    1. Hailzter
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      As long as Enrique is out.

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  25. thischarmingman
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    And both w. Baines! Think I like A more, but unsure about Ba and Pog.

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    1. thischarmingman
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Woops, reply fail.
      Somebody's gonna get litt up.

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    2. Drip Doctor
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Ba is just a one week punt, then he will get swapped for Podolski/Dzeko. Agree on Pog.

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  26. McSauce
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    luiz or ashely cole?? i fell cole will play both games at LB! Luiz has higher scoring potential but may be rotated!

    Thoughts?

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  27. skooldaze
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Is Terry coming back to replace Azpililcueta?

    If so I'd put luiz in

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    1. thischarmingman
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I'd like to know this as well..

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    2. Messi & fabregas
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      logic says cahill will be replaced as azpiciuleta is the only natural right back chelsea have , ivanovic plays out of necissity there, but there is no logic with benitez

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  28. KunBaYayaMyLord
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Wildcard played...thoughts?

    Begovic – Turnbull

    Gibbs – Jones – Demel – Davies – Shaw

    Bale – Mata – Walcott – Fellaini – Puncheon

    RVP – Suarez – Ba

    0.4m in bank

    Cheers!

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    1. thischarmingman
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Template team. So might be good 😉

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    2. lfc123
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Although everyone moans about your spamming ass i haven't gave my thoughts yet...

      Looks BERYY BOOOD BA

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  29. burdinho
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    ok I've tried to link my team, can someone check if its worked? lol sorry *noob alert*

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    1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      yep it works

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  30. Hamstergod
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    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Hi Guys,

    I'm looking for some advice.

    My Team is currently:

    Schwarzer
    Ivanovic, Clyne ,Glenn Johnson
    Pienaar, Michu, Puncheon, Walcott
    Ba, Berbatov, Van Persie

    Mignolet-Cazorla, Gibbs, Shawcross

    In order to be fully set for the double gameweeks I was considerind these transfers
    1. Cazorla -> Mata, Schwarzwer-> Guzan for -4
    2.Cazorla -> Lampard
    3. Johnson -> Demel/O'Brien, Cazorla-> Mata

    For the other Double Gameweek I'm considering bringing in Podolski for Ba and
    J. Cole for Puncheon or a defender depending on the upper mentioned options.

    What do you think?

    Thanks in advance!

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    1. Hamstergod
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Actually option 3 is for -4 as well.

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