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Scout Report – Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa

Alan Pardew made his second acquisition of the winter transfer window yesterday by snapping up Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa from Montpellier on a five-and-a-half-year contract. The centre-half moves to Tyneside for an undisclosed fee and follows fellow French international Mathieu Debuchy to the club this month as the Magpies look to bolster their bid for survival.

Having accrued a single point from their last five league games, Pardew’s side sit just two points ahead of the drop zone following last Saturday’s home defeat by Reading and are in real danger of being dragged into a relegation fight. With club skipper Fabricio Coloccini apparently keen to return to his native Argentina, the Newcastle boss has turned to the highly-rated 23-year-old to shore up his defence:

“We needed to strengthen the team and bringing in Mapou will give the whole squad a boost. He is precisely the sort of player we’ve been looking to bring to the club. He is a good age for us but has plenty of experience at club and international level. Mapou is a talented footballer, good in the air and on the ground and has all the attributes to succeed as a quality defender in the Premier League. He’s a good character too and that will be important for us over the next few months.”

The Statistics

Born in the Central African Republic, Yanga-Mbiwa moved to France as a youngster and joined the Montpellier youth set-up in 2005. As an 18-year-old, he made his debut towards the end of the 2006-07 and, quickly establishing himself as a regular in the heart of defence, helped his side gain promotion to Ligue 1 a couple of seasons later.

His leadership qualities saw Yanga-Mbiwa named skipper of the club and last term he captained Montpellier to their first ever Ligue 1 title, where they ended the campaign three points ahead of big-spending PSG. Over the course of seven seasons, Yanga-Mbiwa made 186 league appearances, scoring four times and providing three assists. Having featured five times for the France U21 side, he has since picked up three senior caps and was narrowly omitted from the final squad for last summer’s Euro 2012.

The Prospects

With reports once again surfacing this morning of Coloccini’s unrest, it’s looking more likely that Pardew will be without the Argentine by the time February comes around. The Magpies skipper has had an average season by his own high standards in a campaign also blighted by injury – a situation similar to that of Steven Taylor. Without the stability of his first-choice central defensive pairing at the back, Pardew has seen his side register just four clean sheets all season – a far cry from the resilient displays that kept our their opponents 15 times last term.

As a result, Pardew has mainly relied on Mike Williamson but with Taylor edging towards a return, Williamson – who has started 18 of the Magpies’ 23 league matches – could well be edged out the picture and revert to the role of squad player once again. Strong in the air, Yanga-Mbiwa reads the game well and is composed on the ball at the back – there seems little doubt he’s set to be installed in the heart of the back-four.

Faith in Newcastle’s Fantasy assets is understandably low right now, though. Pardew’s side started the campaign with two defeats in their opening 10 but, in a season which has seen many of their main men sidelined by injury, have since lost 10 of their last 13 matches – it’s little surprise the Newcastle boss has been linked with a handful of new players as he looks to quickly address his side’s dire form. Confidence may be dented at present but as the new acquisitions continue to arrive, we may once again find the Magpies offering us a source of mid-price Fantasy alternatives.

Likely to come in at 5.0 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL), Yanga-Mbiwa has a trip to fellow-strugglers Villa up next and while games against Chelsea and Tottenham dent his appeal, Newcastle then face a kind run of matches (SOT, swa, STO, wig) that look crucial to their prospects. While Pardew is clearly delighted with his new arrival, reports in the French suggest that Montpellier boss Rene Girard is set to leave the club this summer as a result of his annoyance over Yanga-Mbiwa’s sale – a show of appreciation over Newcastle’s new boy if ever there was one. His lack of attacking returns in France, however, suggest Yanga-Mbiwa is likely to be overshadowed by 5.0 priced Debuchy for goals and assist potential, though the stability he brings at the back could well boost his side’s appeal from a defensive perspective.

Further Reference

Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa Wikipedia
Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa Statistics
Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa YouTube

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1,183 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Barry
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    People keeping the fate with Ba or moving on?

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    1. Messi & fabregas
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      too much rotation risk

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    2. Pea Soup
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      Ba bye

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    3. Mile Plankton
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      I'm keeping.

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    4. Lawrø
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      I'm keeping.

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    5. Dogba
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Keeping for now. If he's rested vs Brentford I'd say he's as secure as you can be under Rafa to start versus Reading.

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    6. In Like Flynn.
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Gone.

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    7. MJ6987
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Getting rid in my WC this week. Although I reckon he will score well against Reading.

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    8. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Getting rid for Aguero, leave me Aguero, Rvp and Suarez up front

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  2. Messi & fabregas
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    REPOST:

    Good to go??

    DDG/Federici

    Azpiculeta / J,Evans / Gibbs (to become J.enrique when fit) / demel / clyne (soon to become wilson)

    Mata /Bale / Michu / Fellaini / Walcott

    RVP/ Sturridge / Lambert (at 6.3)

    Obviously will be playing the big 3 at the back most of the times, the power 5 and RVP and sturridge

    and i will have the 3rd striker spot to play around in that price frame to get occasional fowards with ‘easy’ schedules

    comments greatly appreciated

    thanks

    #

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    1. LOCO ABREU
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      money left?

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      1. Messi & fabregas
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        ZERO

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      2. LOCO ABREU
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        get a city defender

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        1. LOCO ABREU
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          11 years, 2 months ago

          for evans

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          1. Messi & fabregas
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            ok thanks i will consider it loco abreu

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        2. Messi & fabregas
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          11 years, 2 months ago

          instead of? a bit worried as none of them is nailed on even zab as maicon and richards should be close to comebacks

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    2. Koflok
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Seems good. You gonna have a benching problem at the front, but that's a good thing.

      Azpil nailed on nowadays?

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  3. Pea Soup
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Why are people so confident about Pod starting?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Because he is nearly their best player ...

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          • 14 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          😀 What's your beef? 😉

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          1. Scroobius Mac
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Wilshere, Arteta, Cazorla, Mertesacker, Gibbs all easily better than Podolski.

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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              • 14 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              Bah! Sez who? 😉 I'll give you Cazorla ... and Wilshire, though. Arteta has his moments, it's true. Anyway ... NEARLY! 😉

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            2. MJ6987
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              11 years, 2 months ago

              Wilshere??? Poor man's Ramsey

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              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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                11 years, 2 months ago

                You're mad, you are! Or Welsh ... oh, wait! 😉

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            3. isacki: full casual
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              11 years, 2 months ago

              Gotta disagree on Mertesacker. I think he only looks good at the moment because Koscielny is in very poor form. Not exactly a rock.

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              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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                • 14 Years
                11 years, 2 months ago

                But he is a rock! That is why he takes so long to turn ... 😉

                Menhir ftw! 😉

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      1. Pea Soup
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        Based on this logic, he would have started against Chelsea?

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          11 years, 2 months ago

          Sick.

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          1. Pea Soup
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            11 years, 2 months ago

            Oh so it's actually because he's no longer sick rather than because he's almost their best player?

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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              OK ... 😕

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              1. Pea Soup
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                11 years, 2 months ago

                Incorrect.

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      2. Chu Young Ping Pong
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        You're kidding, right?

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    2. Scroobius Mac
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      They lost last game and he is back in training (I believe)

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    3. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Because Cath-orrr-la was crap out of positon on the left the last game.

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  4. Kuqi Monster
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    currently on WC and am currently trying to decide between:

    a) Aguero / AJ; or
    b) Sturridge / Mata

    Don’t own Mata so would cost me 10m – what do y’reckon?

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    1. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I think you need Mata. He's involved in everything, the form of his life and on set pieces.

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    2. LOCO ABREU
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      b, but you don't need sturridge next 2 games

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  5. alex5
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Wouldn't double up on united and get ddg and Evans personally

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    1. alex5
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Faaaaaaaaaillllll

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Reply fail. I would - and am! 🙂

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        WHAT???? 😯

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  6. Nacho
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Hey all, anyone got the link to the contributor's league?
    Just being nosey, wanna see how everyone is doing.

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    1. iain_90
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      fantastic grav, Dag.

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    2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Here
      http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/12227/history/
      The podcast will be the usual Mark got jammy etc..from granville and Mark been quietly smug winding him up.

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      1. Nacho
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks but that link appears to be going straight to your team?

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    3. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Listen, when I first joined this hospital I was strictly solo. You were the first real buddy I ever had. But if you and he wish to be best buddies again I won't stand in your way 🙂

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  7. albie.s
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Suarez and J Cole (currently)
    Sturridge and Michu

    A: Stick
    B: Change for a hit
    C: Change Suarez for Sturridge this week to finance Cole to Michu next?
    C: Something else?

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    1. What Else
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      J Cole ... as in ... J COLE ? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._Cole

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          11 years, 2 months ago

          How very dare you! 😉

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          1. What Else
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            😀

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            1. albie.s
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              Good work. 🙂
              how about A, B, C or C?..... 🙂 always good to notice you're own typo.

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              1. albie.s
                • 11 Years
                11 years, 2 months ago

                you're? ha ha

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          2. Hank Scorpio
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Did you win promotion last season on YTB then?

            I did, in the lowest level pro league now. Lost one and won one so far, would be happy with survival this year as I build my funds up to allow me to then spend some money on the next level of player in the next pre-season.

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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              • 14 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              Yeppers! 100k bonus!!! - 2nd.

              I am grinding too ... 🙁

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              1. isacki: full casual
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 2 months ago

                I hhave no idea how you guys have the commitment to meet the YTB deadlines. I gave up after three games. I think.

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                1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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                  • 14 Years
                  11 years, 2 months ago

                  It's a steady rhythm ... a bit like bonking ... 😉

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                  1. isacki: full casual
                    • 12 Years
                    11 years, 2 months ago

                    I knew I wasn't managing the right way

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                  2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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                    • 14 Years
                    11 years, 2 months ago

                    *sniggers*

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  8. Trigg ⭐️
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Expectation v Reality.

    What do you hope to get from tonight's game?

    What, realistically, do you think you will get?

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    1. Hank Scorpio
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      I'm hoping for a 0-0 draw, but with a hatrick from Walcott 😉

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      1. Hank Scorpio
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        In reality I would be happy as follows:

        Sagna - not to get dropped, to play and get me either a clean sheet or an assist, and not to get booked.

        Walcott - hope he plays up top, and grabs me a goal at least as (C)

        Demel - seeing as I want Walcott to score I just hope for Demel not to get booked

        Noble - ditto as Demel, but maybe with a cheeky penalty scored when Gibbs gets sent off for fouling and injuring Joe Cole after 10 minutes, Cole also has to go off and give his owners a 1 pointer.

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        1. isacki: full casual
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          This, with Podolski scoring the penalty not noble

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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            • 14 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            😛

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            1. isacki: full casual
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              Yes I mean you!!

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              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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                11 years, 2 months ago

                Bah!!! You just watch me stick one past that stuck-up son-of-a-bitch!!! 😀

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        2. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
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          11 years, 2 months ago

          😆

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    2. SW6
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      2-1 Arsenal. Walcott 1 goal and assist, Noble pen for West Ham.

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    3. Portuguese&Proud
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      cleanies

      Walcott goal/assist

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    4. Old Man
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Hope for Walcott (c) double and Gibbs clean sheet , 2-0, with Demel getting 1 point.

      Arsenal to win 2-1, with single assist for Wally. 2 points from Gibbs, 1 from Demel.

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    5. Pea Soup
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Cazorla own goal, Cazorla yellow card, Cazorla straight red on 59 mins

      Walcott hat-trick and 3 BPS.

      Podolski 2 goals and 2 BPS

      Gibbs clean sheet and 1 BPS

      Demel 1 BPS

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      1. Royal5
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        ^^

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    6. Scroobius Mac
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      3-4 West Ham. Hat-trick for Walcott all assisted by Sagna, injury time brace for Demel.

      2-1 Walcott assist, Giroud and Cazorla to score and Nolan for West Ham.

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      1. kaz 96
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        injury time brace for demel 😆

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    7. LewanGOALski
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      ARS-WHU 2:1 tonight.

      7th min - GOAL! Walcott scores after nice run.
      45th min - GOAL! Mertesacker's header after Walcott's cross from a corner.
      70th min - Mertesacker subbed. Koscielny in for him.
      74th min - PENALTY! Demel fouled by Gibbs in a penalty area! Gibbs gets a red card!!!
      75th min - GOAL! Noble scores from penalty.

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      1. Hank Scorpio
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Swap Mertesacker for Sagna and I'm all over this scenario!

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    8. roscola
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Hoping for lots of Walcott goals, all assisted by Gibbs and all after 60 mins when Demel goes off with his CS intact. Arsenal CS including 2 pen saves. FPL to somehow bring on my 1st sub Davies even though everyone else played.

      Realistically, just the one Wally goal.

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    9. Trigg ⭐️
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I would love an Arsenal CS, and I don't care how many WHU concede, as I only have JoB, and I know people who have him, Jaask and Demel!

      I want Walcott to get a goal and since I have Caz too, something would be nice from him as a differential.

      If Gibbs went off on 80 with the score at 5-0, followed by two Carlton Cole consolation goals, that would pretty much be amazing.

      In reality, a Theo goal, a Caz assist and hopefully a CS is all I can hope for.

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    10. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I have Demel, O'brien, Reid, Walcott, Wilshere and Pod. I couldnt care less what happens as long as it isnt 1-1 with obscure scorers.

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

      Would like carzola to get a few. I have Wally(c), polski, O'B and zola.

      Everyone around me has wally cap so doesnt matter what happens there as im not going to catch up/lose anything. Not 1 person has Carzola around em tho...

      Mon the zola!

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

        Its Cazorla not Carzola. Therefore come on the orla 🙂

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    12. Back on the horse
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I think Walcott should get a goal and caz maybe an assist. But I what I am really hoping for from tonight's game is World Peace.

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    13. MJ6987
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Hope for Arsenal win to zero with Cazorla scoring a couple

      Think it will be 2-1 Arsenal with no goals from caz

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    14. The Kraken
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I would love to see Cazorla doing what we should start calling "a Walters game"
      But adding a red card at the end and Szcie stopping the penalty 😀

      6 goals Walcott, 3 assists from Gibbs and 3 from Szcie.
      Joe Cole to score 5 giving the victory to the hammers

      And Demel 3 bp, because he is worth it

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  9. Mile Plankton
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Repost

    Have Schwarzer and Tremmel, WCing after next GW.
    What do you guys think about Federici//Guzan rotation for low budget GKs?

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  10. Portuguese&Proud
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Good afternoon, wich of these 2 options would you rather have filling in the blanks on your wildcard GW 25? at the moment i’m leaning towards B, can easily see myself playing Bego untill the end of the season for that front 3…

    Begovic / ____
    Sagna / Nastasic / B. Davies / Shaw / ____
    Mata / Michu / Bale / Walcott / ____
    RVP / Aguero / ____

    A) Jaask, Azpilicueta, N’diaye, Sturridge
    B) 3,9 GK, Demel, Guthrie, Suarez

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    1. Messi & fabregas
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      easily A more balanced, suarez absorbs too much money imo

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      1. Portuguese&Proud
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        surely but he's becoming a decent differential since so many are going with Sturridge...

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    2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Sturridge, Pearce, Guthrie.

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    3. LOCO ABREU
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      n'diaye is a defensive mid

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      1. Portuguese&Proud
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        bench fodder sir not very important... could be any 4,5 mid

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  11. ViperStripes
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    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Exsperimenting to see how I can get Baines into a WC Team AND have an expensive midfield (Fellaini & Michu being teh 2 cheapest)

    So for Wildcard team which is better?

    A: Davies & Sturridge +0.5m (would give me RVP, Sturridge & Fletcher upfront)
    B: Baines & Pog +0.3m (would give me Baines, Gibbs & Johnson in Defence, Gibbs to downgrade after Arsenal's good run).

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    1. Portuguese&Proud
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      if you want Baines then you should go B...

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      B is nice, but I am unsure about Pogrebnyak ...

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    3. pompeyfan
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Baines & Pog, that's what i went for

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  12. Sz21
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    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Szez, (Federici)

    Gibbs, Clark, Davies (Martin, Demel)

    Mata, Walcott, Fellaini, (Ramirez, Nolan)

    RvP. Ba, Ruiz..

    2.3 in the account,
    1 ft,
    What would would you do with this lot?

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  13. Messi & fabregas
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    david villa price if he moves to arsenal? 8.5?

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    1. Sz21
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      id say about that...maybe 9.0?

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    2. Portuguese&Proud
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      9M or over that..

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    3. kaz 96
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      He won't( and i support arsenal)

      9.5

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    4. Scroobius Mac
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      9.5. And it won't happen.

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  14. lukemattar
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    What ya guys think of my WCT?

    Bego Fed
    Azpil Gibbs Nasty Davies clyne /harte
    Mata Bale Michu Fellaini Punch
    RVP Suarez Dzeko
    Thanks!

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  15. mikess
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Begovic / Ruddy
    Luiz / Gibbs / Cameron / Demel/ Cuellar
    Mata / Michu / Cazorla / Walcott / Sterling
    RVP / Sturridge / Fletcher

    Still got my winter wildcard, reckon I should use it this week?

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    1. What Else
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Depends how many changes you would want to make. Probably 4 ? Am I right ? In that case, leave it

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      1. mikess
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        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        yea something like that

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        1. What Else
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Keep then. Your team is good. I know it's hard lol, cos you want to use this freakin WC. But I wouldn't if i were you

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  16. isacki: full casual
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    As a Sagna owner I've had a hunch all week (even before the Chelsea disaster) that he's gonna get dropped for the west ham game. Please don't do the rational thing Wenger. Hold on one more GW so I can get him out in the wc!

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    1. What Else
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      This !

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    2. kaz 96
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Not looking good for you, mate.

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      1. isacki: full casual
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Actually given I'm hoping Wenger won't do the rational thing, I still have hope 😆

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    3. Dogba
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Hehe, I'm in the same situation. Annoying.

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

        If Sagna is dropped though, I'll have no worries about CS. So cue Nolan hat-trick!

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    4. MVMNT
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      It'd be a huge kick in the balls. Pod sick note was bad enough

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  17. andres
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Really don't undertstand the aguero love... Hasn't delivered do far, injury prone and far to expensive to gamble... There are other more secure options out there

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    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Perfect differntial. The 3rd best striker in the league playing for one of the best teams. I love Aguero so If he starts v qpr he's in my wc team

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

      Back to back double figure returns in his last 2 starts. He looked vibrant when he came off the bench in the last game too, although his final touch was weirdly poor.

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

        He is a great player but need him to show some consistency of starts and points

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    3. YingYang
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Citys main striker, 2 11 pointers before injury, most nailed on, city in the title race and starting to score goals again. I think a goal or two at QPR and everyone will be bringing him in

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  18. shirtless
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    I'll be glad to get tonight out of the way - no more DGW madness, wildcard done, all back to normal!

    I was only holding Nolan for this week, doubtless he will score tonight now I've sold him!! 🙂

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    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      There could be more DGW madness yet to come.

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  19. Kings of Lyon ★
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Skys games next week are

    Tues - Sunderland v Swans
    Wed - Arsenal v Liverpool

    This is making me want to go for Fletcher and Walcott in my WC.

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    1. pompeyfan
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I would go with Walcott anyway. Fletcher is also a decent pick with his form and fixtures

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      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        My current midfield is Michu Fellaini Mata Taarabt Puch.

        Might go for Walcott over Mata for the next two then swap in gw26.

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        1. pompeyfan
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          i also like the Taarabt pick, i also have him. It is difficult to fit all the midfielders in your 5.

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  20. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Doos? Please don't tell the DDG mob has got to you?

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I hope not.

      To add further ammo to your Mignolet pick;

      Cuellar is one of the worst rotation defenders to pick, not because of sunderlands defencive ability, but because it is impossible to predict they're score in any given fixture. Even Reading defeders are more predictable than Cuellar, and as we all know they are purely insurance picks and not actual fpl players.

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

        This season is rotation crazy for many teams

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      2. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I have never been anything other than convinced that Migs is the best FPL around now that Bego's price has gone so high. 1 or 2 in ML either used an FT on him or wc him in with the idea of playing him every week. I have regretted benching him around 75% of the time I've done it. Time to bite the bullet and play him every week. Chances are even I don't get a CS I will get at least one save point

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      3. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        You mind posting a quick, rough order of predictability? Interested to see what you've found, if it's OK with you!

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        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          I have studied 3 defenders so far.......

          Its on my to do list

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          1. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Ahh ok 😀 Good luck with it all.

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      JKisthe1?

      Certainly not!!! Misunderstanding - I meant that I would double up on United with little Johnny! 😀

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  21. MVMNT
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Begovic / Bunn
    Zabaleta / Gibbs / Davies / O'Brien / McCartney
    Michu / Fellaini / Mata / Walcott / Puncheon
    Suarez / Van Persie / Podolski

    Thinking Walcott & Podolski > Bale & Sturridge (-4 points)
    Or Michu & Podolski > BAle & Anichebe (-4 points)

    Although it would then cost me 0.5 difference to bring Walcott back in after that or would make a 0.9 loss on Michu if I decided to bring him back

    The fixtures bode well for either or. Maybe Sturridge is overkill with a Liverpool front with other differentials about?

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    1. Pea Soup
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I'd stick with what you've got

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

        I'm thinking a short term blast with Bale may be due, but again his unpredictability is - as i'm sure with others - not helping matters right now.

        Still got my Jan WC intact too, it's going to waste so far it seems.

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  22. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    To Hell with FPL! If the Hammers win tonight, I will be dancing ... GANGNAM STYLE!!! 😀

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    1. What Else
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      That won't be happening. You do know that, right ?

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        A man can dream ... 😉

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        1. What Else
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          😉

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    2. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      If you could video that for us it'd be appreciated.

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

        +1

        I'd pay for that

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        1. isacki: full casual
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Seconded.

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            How much??? 😆

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

              Whatever you want 😉

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              1. isacki: full casual
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 2 months ago

                Doosra doesn't ask for much 😆

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    3. Van Dal
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      3-2 westham will do me
      walcottx2 noblex3 😀

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Whoop! 🙂

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    4. kaz 96
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      4-3 arsenal with a nolan hat-trick, please.

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    5. Alan The Llama
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      This alone will make me cheer on West Ham.

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  23. kaz 96
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Can everyone on a WC please sell bale?

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

      OK, you're the boss

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    2. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      On it. Ill bring him in then sell him 😉

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    3. MVMNT
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      -98% so is looming!

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      1. Trigg ⭐️
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        * -92% and has been there for 4/5 days at least.

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Player distraction 😉

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          1. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Ditto

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      😆 😆 😆

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    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      😆

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  24. mikess
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    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Thinking of keeping RVP, Fletcher and Sturridge as my front 3. What do you guys make of Taarabt as a 5th choice mid to cover?

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    1. What Else
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Very good. Maybe a bit pricey though for a 5th midfielder.

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      1. mikess
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        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Still Well balanced everywhere else imo only .7 more expensive than Sterling who i have at mo

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    2. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Id pay Taarabt over Fletch or Sturr some weeks.

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

        Mata, Walcott, Michu, Bale are usually mids + Taarabt

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    3. roscola
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Aside from the fact that Taarabt only scores when he feels the need to tempt unwary fantasy managers, I'd say it's too much money on your bench. 5th mid is occasionally called on, but not often enough to warrant an extra £1.0--2.0m

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

        Punch is only other alternative imo

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          • 14 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          de Guzman ...

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  25. pompeyfan
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    de Guzman has been named in the Dutch squad for the Italy game

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    1. isacki: full casual
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Great call. One of the best Prem midfielders this year. A class above.

      Dembele, Ki and Noble have been impressive too.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Why, thank you! 😉

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  26. Deano
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Any feedback on this WC effort would be appreciated. Don't be gentle Ronh!

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

      Submit fail (cant wait to read the comments!) Try this

      Mignolet, Henderson
      Dawson, Davies, Cameron, Demel, Pearce
      Mata, Bale, Walcott, Michu, Puncheon
      RVP, Aguero, Benteke

      Cameron to Wilson and Benteke to Sturridge after GW 25. 0.0 in the bank.

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  27. Pea Soup
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Does anyone else find the "Suarez GW1-22 Versus Suarez GW23" comparison a little.... what's the word..... nonsensical!??

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

      maybe premature for valid statistical evidence.....but it is worth mentioning to be a head of the curve! I think it is a great article.

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  28. Simon69
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    I've seen Nastasic in quite a few WC teams.. Is he nailed on?

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    1. What Else
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I believe so yes. Him, Clichy and Kompany are if I'm not mistaken

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

      Should be, Lescott seems to be out in the cold. He missed a few games but I reckon that was because of rest during the busy-period. It's slows down slightly now though and they're not in any Europa competition. I think he's a good pick, although Zab is more tempting at the moment.

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    3. Simon69
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Nice one.. cheers for that.

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    4. YingYang
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah seems so. Bobby manc hates Lescott, I think lescott is a decent player arguably better than nasty

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

    Anyone considering Maloney for cheapie mid? Wigan's form usually pick up towards the end, and he's still on some set-pieces I believe. Does he play in the hole?

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