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The Stock Check – Saturday – Part Two

2 February 2013 5067 comments
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Another Wayne Rooney goal, another Robin Van Persie blank – United’s hard-fought victory at the Cottage added further fuel to the fire for Fantasy managers. Here’s the Stock Check on Saturday’s evening kick-off…

On the Up

Wayne Rooney
Despite being moved to the left midway through the second-half, the former Everton man secured the points with a calm finish. Having grabbed a double last time out against Southampton, Rooney is staking a real case for consideration either as an alternative or partner for Robin Van Persie in our forward lines and looks a real differential with Fantasy Premier League (FPL) ownership under 7%. His consistency of late has been staggering – tonight’s goal made it eight in the last six league starts.

Jonny Evans
His return to the starting lineup made an immediate difference at the Cottage. United had registered clean sheets in each of Evans’ previous two appearances – given they had conceded in the last three without him, his calming influence at the back looks to be a major factor. With the assist for Rooney’s goal, Evans looks set to earn FPL bonus points to cap another assured display.

Going Down

Robin Van Persie
The Dutchman has now registered back-to-back blanks – coinciding with Rooney’s return to the starting XI. The Dutchman had produced in each of his previous ten and while there’s no doubting his consistency over the season, many are now contemplating a switch as mini-leagues start to heat up with the quest for differentials becoming a key factor. With a favourable run of fixtures ahead, Van Persie’s owners will be confident of a return to form but Rooney’s kinder 11.8 FPL price tag liberates budget to be utilised elsewhere.

Antonio Valencia
Handed a start on the right in a 4-4-2, the former Wigan man disappointed yet again and was hauled off on 65 minutes. It’s a single assist in 11 appearances now for Valencia and with Danny Welbeck and Shinji Kagawa pushing for game time, he could well return to the periphery once more. Fantasy managers have been deprived of an assured midfield asset in the United squad all season: there is little sign of that situation changing.

Brede Hangeland
Owned by more than 6% of the Fantasy Premier League player base, Hangeland has been a major disappointment so far this season: yet again he’s without a goal and, with just three clean sheets, his return have failed to live up to a pre-season billing which hailed him as a potential bargain. Tonight the Norwegian suffered his latest setback, withdrawn at half-time with a knock, rumoured to be an Achilles problem, which may now make him a doubt for Fulham’s next outing at Norwich.

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  1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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    New Page 😀

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    1. Carl@streetkids.com.au
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      Fail, I'm afraid

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      1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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        😛

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        1. Carl@streetkids.com.au
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          ha, yes... got bunted over the page now.

          Nice.

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    2. SuperOsçarBaby
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      yes.

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    3. tw
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      😀

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    4. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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      Abhishek, am pleased to see that you can count.. it gives me hope for humanity 😉

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      1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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        😉

        Sometimes Luck Comes.

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    5. TorresMagic™
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      Shows it isn't rocket science. 😛

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  2. Twelve years a slave
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    -40 Cazorla, Santi Arsenal -1592
    28 van Persie, Robin -1460
    -73 Gibbs, Kieran Arsenal -1272

    The three most transfered out players in the last few hours;

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    1. Carl@streetkids.com.au
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      2 poor gameweeks and evryone's turnng their back on RVP yet Bale does sh!t most of the time and..!

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      1. Zat Knight Rises
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        Probably a lot of guys who have taken him in for 13.8+ doing the swap for Suarez and not losing too much value.still crazy imo

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        1. Carl@streetkids.com.au
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          Yeah, I just had a lookand I bought him in for 13.0, and I think I was a couple of weeks late. Would make sense if consideringthe real estate game I suppose.

          Still, you know it's coming from RVP, and not just once or twice.

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    2. Shane Ferguson 4.0
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      Ba???? -2224

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    3. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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      Can Rvp go for a hat-trick of Blank ➡

      Yes he will

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  3. Shane Ferguson 4.0
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    Better combo??

    A - Suarez (c) + Strurridge + 4.5 defender --------for -4 pts hit
    or
    B - Sturridge (c) + Gerrard + Enrique

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    1. Zat Knight Rises
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      2nd option if it's not for a hit.

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      1. Shane Ferguson 4.0
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        Yes, it is for free

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  4. lionhunter
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    Aguero + Enrique + 6 vs Suarez + Lukaku? Assuming 3 baps for Rooney and 2 for RVP.

    Fantasy cup opponent has taken a -12 hit, and he might still nick it.

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    1. tw
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      think you've got the upper hand

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    2. tw
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      12pt hit? 😯

      were they good moves?

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      1. lionhunter
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        RVP, Dzeko, Cameron, marveux --> Rooney, Walcott, Lukaku, Hooiveld

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        1. tw
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          if lukaku scores that would be one of the most brilliant 12pt hits ever! 😀

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          1. lionhunter
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            I know. 😐

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  5. TorresMagic™
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    Leagues Update

    FPL Open : 360 entered, 256 spots, 256th spot @ 44,512.

    Elite 64 : 242 entered, 64 spots, 64th spot @ 1491st overall.

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    1. tw
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      when do entries close again?

      and can I join the millionaire league later on if i still qualify? already in 15 leagues so would rather not have to drop one or two right now if possible...

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        GW29 & GW31.

        Not sure what I will do regarding Mill Club. Probably have late entries when numbers are about 50. Just leave the FFS League & enter the FPL Open.

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        1. tw
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          alreet cheers! so gw 29 is the important one. doubt i'll be anywhere close to elite 64...

          alreet sounds good. thanks

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    2. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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      I am out of all the leagues in your's. 🙁

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        You can still make the FPL Open. Massive green arrows though.

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  6. Koflok
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    Long post ahead regarding RVP vs ROoney

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  7. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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    bloody Gibbs is forcing my hand and making me take a hit for the DGW and a hit for afterwards...

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    1. Ferris Bueller
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      Exactly the same here, but I'm debating avoid a DGW defender and looking long term. Weighing up Nasty vs JEvans but want someone nailed on and reliable (for £5.7m max), so Sagna keeps coming to mind. What are you thinking of doing?

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      1. Twelve years a slave
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        Wow Ferris you in deep trouble , be lucky field 8 plauers in gw27

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        1. Ferris Bueller
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          You're not wrong Trigger. Never known it this bad. With surprise-exclusions of Demel, Guthrie, Azpil, those 5 non-starters have hurt me. Add Ba potentially being out and the do-do is looking deep! Can't help but think I'm best to only consider my WC after the DGW. Agree?

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  8. Koflok
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    13 years, 3 months ago

    Long post ahead, I'm pretty new around here so don't be too hard on me.
    Probably good timing to post here in DZ..

    The RVP vs ROONEY Comparison

    I am sure this is the major debate this time around. It's like a dejavu since it's similar to one we have earlier this season. Whether to get Rooney in or the all-so-reliable RVP.

    It was established that RVP is a must have up to 2 weeks ago. Suddenly Rooney's 2 fruitful week which coincides with RVP blanks has mad people reconsider whether RVP is worth the exta 2 mill.

    So is RVP still a must have? Or will he become the next Baines? (re: http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2012/11/18/scout-notes-gameweek-12-saturday/comment-page-1/#comment-4357817)

    I ran a comparison tool between Rooney and RVP. I skip the last 2 weeks as it was obvious Rooney pwns RVP is every level. The 'best' range was between Gameweek 6 - 17 where both players played (except for blank week for Rooney in GW 12)

    1. Points & Appearance
    Out of 12 games, Rooney started 10(1) vs RVP 12(0).
    Rooney played 891 minutes scoring 77 points = 0.086 PPM
    RVP played 1059 minutes scoring 82 points = 0.077 PPM

    Rooney played 1(1) game less and scored just 5 less than RVP.

    2. Consistency
    RVP scored 7 goals and 6 assists in that range. 2 blanks GWs
    Rooney scored 7 goals and 6 assists in the same period. 3 blanks GWs.

    RVP is more consistent in his return with constant 1 goal or 1 assist in almost every week.
    while Rooney is more explosive with couple of goals and assist in some weeks, and then 2 assists in 4 weeks and then explode again.

    But in terms of 'blank' weeks both player are closely similar.

    3. Comparisons
    Running a comparison tool, Rooney beats RVP 57% to 43%.
    But RVP beats Rooney in terms of threat as he gets more shots on goal and touches in penalty area.

    I've also put up a Table comparing Rooney vs RVP on those two weeks.
    http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/2154/

    It is clear that RVP have a higher goal threat while Rooney has more assist potential.
    Added to the fact that Rooney has given RVP his penalty taking spot, RVP is becoming more dangerous as 2 of the 7 goals Rooney scored was penalty (and RVP scored 1 free kick from his 7).

    CONCLUSION.

    It's hard to draw anything from this, really.
    'Simple' stats suggest that Rooney is better per minute than RVP and not too far behind in terms of consistency,
    but looking more into depth, RVP seems to be more dangerous.

    The fact that Rooney given his penalty kick spot to RVP, may just knicks it for RVP this time.
    BUT note that this comparison was 'in the past' while if we put the last 2 weeks performance into the equation Rooney will definitely triumphs over RVP.
    And added to the fact that having RVP means you can have better players in other areas.

    So the 2.3 million pounds question, RVP or Rooney from here on out?

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    1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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      tl:dr

      but nice effort anyway...

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      1. Koflok
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        Haha yeah I know it's long. Cheers bud.

        I ran that for myself in the beginning but since this DZ community has helped a lot in my first season in FPL I thought it may be a good thing to share it out.

        I think I may go Rooney from now on. I'm far ahead in my ML league and have a shitty rank, so why not take a risk. 😀

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    2. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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      Can't read that. 🙁

      Will take 10 min.

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    3. Zat Knight Rises
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      Rooney explodes. Always has done. I don't think there's ever been such a top player who can have such patchy form. When he's on form you are going to lose out not having him. However, rvps class is consistent. We shouldn't worry about his two blanks as he doesn't really do long barren spells. I say get rid of Rvp at your peril

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      1. Koflok
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        Yeah Rooney's explosion is old news.

        Funny thing about RVP is, the last time he had 2 blanks, he went on scoring 10 goals 4 assists in his next 10 - just up to last week 😀

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    4. Low-Life
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      Great post. I'm not sure RVP will be worth the cash from now on.

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    5. CarelessGenius©
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      RvP now he's defo on pens too.

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      1. Twelve years a slave
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        Plus Rooney has doneall that despite starting some games in midfield , as for penalties i think Rooney actually lost points with those due to missing them

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    6. Just Ruud
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      The Rooney RVP debate will swing back and forth for the rest of the season, there will be games when RVP scores and Rooney doesnt, GW13 was a prime example as RVP was on a 3 game no goal run, i actually brought him in that week for a grand 4 points (c), but kept faith and the rest is history..

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      1. Koflok
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        Yep that was the last time RVP had 2 blanks. We all know how it went since then.

        Can he keep this up though?

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    7. nimbin_headers
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      Nice work. I got both. See how they go and then get rid of one if needed. Too way always seems to have streaks where he scores big

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    8. JN
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      Nice post 🙂

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    9. This!
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      Rooney+RVP. Easy. If you have a TV of 109-110 million it doesn't dent the rest of the teams quality.

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      1. This!
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        Roo/RVP get 2.3 goals/assists per game between them. You don't get those returns by partnering Roo+Lambert. Maybe with Suarez, but with Coutionho and Sturrodge in the picture I see a lot more value in the front man Sturridge.

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  9. Carl@streetkids.com.au
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    Gee, Man U are walking it to the title this year.

    Bit of a worry as the others are trying their hearts out with no excuses, and Man U are arguably the weakest they've been over the past two decades or so.

    No, I'm not a Man U fan.

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    1. tw
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      they've just signed rvp and they're weaker than they were last year?? not sure what you're talking about...

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      1. Zat Knight Rises
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        Agree. Think we've heard the " weakest utd team in years" line since ronaldo left.

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      2. Carl@streetkids.com.au
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        And one man makes a team?

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        1. Zat Knight Rises
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          One man can certainly make a team better than the previous year

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          1. Carl@streetkids.com.au
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            Same thing

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            1. Zat Knight Rises
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              The simple fact is utd are a stronger team than last season. If you have 20 players one season then the following season you keep the same 20 but add one of the most proven, clinical strikers in the prem,, how on earth can u say utd are weaker than last year????

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              1. Carl@streetkids.com.au
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                I didn't.

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                1. Zat Knight Rises
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                  You stated utd are arguably the weakest they've been over the last two decades.. Did u mean except for the last 2/3 years???

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                2. The Finnisher
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                  You did.

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                  1. Carl@streetkids.com.au
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                    semantics

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                  2. Carl@streetkids.com.au
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                    I'll save you the trouble of having to check the meaning:

                    The individual meanings of words, as opposed to the overall meaning of a passage.

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        2. tw
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          no but he definitely makes them better than they were last year! plus last year they were ravaged with injuries

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        3. Low-Life
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          But this is One Man.

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          1. CarelessGenius©
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            Currently one of the best strikers in the world though.......

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            1. Low-Life
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              That's what I was getting at.

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            2. tw
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              4th best in the world arguably after messi ronaldo and falcao

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        4. The Finnisher
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          Obviously not but wen that 'one man' is RVP and he's effectively replacing Welbeck then yeah, it obviously improves the team.

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    2. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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      Due to Alex Ferguson factor, the team is winning the league. He can win the league with any club he choose to

      The Great Sir Alex Ferguson.... Salute to him. 🙂

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      1. Carl@streetkids.com.au
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        Yes, love him or hate him, he has it. What ever that is.

        It'll be the end of the Utd we know when he moves on, of course.

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        1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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          🙂

          He may or may not be like 1 more season for Man United.

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        2. CarelessGenius©
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          Only choice for Man U post-SAF is Mourinho.......

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      2. Pratik
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        I'd like to see him win the league with Aston Villa/Reading....

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    3. CarelessGenius©
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      Amazing how few goals have come from midfield this year for Manu. Usually a sure source. Only worry is RvP/Roons injury....

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  10. CarelessGenius©
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    Play Sterling or Noble next GW?

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    1. Just Ruud
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      Noble

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      1. Just Ruud
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        Sorry disregard this, Sterling for the DGW obviously. (although he may not get full game time)

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    2. Zat Knight Rises
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      If your playing noble over sterling for a DGW I'd suggest you ship sterling out as soon as

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      1. CarelessGenius©
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        Need to save 2 FT's to sort out post DGW, and already doing Pod to Studge.

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  11. Twelve years a slave
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    Remember Hazard?
    Was lucky to have him at the start.

    When i sold him in GW9 for 10.3 million (For Mata)
    Many forumites said its crazy to sell , i would regret it , blah blah blah

    It now feels exactly the same with Van Persie

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    1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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      Take out Gibbs. 😀

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  12. SuperOsçarBaby
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    Expected points from Aguero today?

    a-2
    b-6
    c-15
    d-20+

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    1. tw
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      b

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      1. SuperOsçarBaby
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        +3 baps 😉

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    2. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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      a

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    3. Carl@streetkids.com.au
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      e - 0

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      1. SuperOsçarBaby
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        Booo..
        Good point, the game not even start yet.

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  13. tw
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    EVE: mun, nor, RDG, ars, MCI, STO, tot, QPR, sun, FUL, liv, WHU, che
    NEW: tot, SOT, swa, STO, wig, mci, FUL, SUN, wba, LIV, whu, qpr, ARS

    is it worth it keeping afro this week or should i ship for siss? (would allow me funds to get enrique in for demel)

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    1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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      Your mids line ?

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      1. tw
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        mata bale walcott afro marv

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        1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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          Can you go for 3-5-2 for 3-4 weeks?

          MarvX ➡ Sissoko

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          1. tw
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            no cuz i'm doing aguero to suarez for the dgw then suarez to aguero/giroud/pod

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        2. JK - Cønt ⭐
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          FWIW I have the same dilemma with Afro and Michu. It would allow me to have, RvP, Aguero, Suarez up top

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          1. tw
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            michu to siss for sure imo, keep afro as you can (assuming you've got the big 3 mids). studge for suarez should be fine

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            1. JK - Cønt ⭐
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
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              I have no Bale. Though it is maybe possible that doing this would allow Guthrie to Bale. But if I'm keeping Studge, there is no point

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              1. tw
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                michu to siss imo. think michu's returns will drop off and siss could be this year's siggy/hba. plus newcastle have pretty nice fixtures as you can see above!

                and you could get bale in perhaps...

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            2. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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              The main problem you are having is of afro. I am having Michu not afro, so it seems easy to me for to go Sissoko.

              Can you do Bale ➡ Sissoko

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              1. tw
                • 14 Years
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                lose bale!? 😯

                lose one of the most explosive players (real life and fantasy) who has wba, NEW, whu in the next 3??

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                1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
                  • 15 Years
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                  So go for 3-5-2 Man... 🙂

                  What;s the issue ?

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                  1. tw
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                    the issue is i need funds to get a pool defender this week! already have studge and augero to suarez is on the cards (not freeing up enough funds) and i'm not buying into this whole ship rvp bandwagon yet so i don't see how i can go 352 this week which is the week i'd be getting siss

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    2. AK ⭐
      • 13 Years
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      I'm tempted myself, but I'd give it 2 more weeks. Till then, it's Fellaini.

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      1. tw
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        need to decide this week as that's the move that would free up funds for demel > enrique

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        1. AK ⭐
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          Not a fan of Enrique. I'd avoid.

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          1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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            +1

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  14. shite_factor
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    What the hell, just took a 8pt hit to get Gerard and Sturrige in.
    Already have Suarez.

    So...
    RVP -> Rooney
    Lambert -> Sturrige
    Bale -> Gerard.

    Have 1.6 in the bank to play with and tidy up after the DGQ.

    Suarez (c)

    Bring it on!!!!

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  15. AK ⭐
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    Morning. 🙂

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
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      morning mate 😀

      Many things running through my head this morning

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      1. AK ⭐
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        I was telling you about Sissoko just 2 days back, wasn't I? 😉

        Shoot with your questions!

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 3 months ago

          see above mate, is it worth ditching one of Fellaini or Michu post-DGW to have Sissoko and allow an RvP, Aguero, Suarez front-line. Logic says Michu, but my whole ML has him, and if it turns out to be a mistake it will cost a lot more to correct than selling Fellaini.

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          1. AK ⭐
            • 13 Years
            13 years, 3 months ago

            I'd sell Fellaini. As you said, a lot of money is tied up in Michu, and if you do sell him, you probably won't be able to get him back unless you downgrade one of the expensive mids. As for Fellaini, it'd be easier, enjoy his rises this week, then ditch.

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            1. JK - Cønt ⭐
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 3 months ago

              is it worth it? I can just as easily have Fellaini and Sturridge. The only other advantage I see is that it allows to upgrade Rafa to Evra

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              1. AK ⭐
                • 13 Years
                13 years, 3 months ago

                Yeah it surely is I think. We know Suarez plays behind Sturridge, but he's more involved too. He's worth every penny imo.

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                1. JK - Cønt ⭐
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 14 Years
                  13 years, 3 months ago

                  the other question is Pool defence. If I do this I can afford GJ for DGW, but then I'd be tempted to keep him long-term instead of getting Evans or Evra

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                2. JK - Cønt ⭐
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 14 Years
                  13 years, 3 months ago

                  Plus Fellani's next 2 after United

                  nor, RDG

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    2. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Morning. 🙂

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    3. tw
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      morning AK!

      lots of talk about ditching rvp around these parts 😯

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      1. AK ⭐
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        Those are just kneejerks, Until people have solid and calculated plans, they'll only suffer imo.. I'm calculating as much as I can, and still I'm not entirely convinced. But I'm getting rod surely.

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    4. Ferris Bueller
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Morning AK!

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    5. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Morning, congrats on the Europa win.

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      1. AK ⭐
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers. 🙂

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  16. yanksalot
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Ideal time to use the pending WC ?

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      errrrr ❓

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      1. yanksalot
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        thinking of fielding 5 dgw players and then using WC for gw 27 or should I wait and use it towards the end ?

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    2. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      When you get 20 points for single GW. 😆

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    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      When your team needs it.

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    4. Ferris Bueller
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Debating much the same; surely bigger gains to be had by saving it for later in the season, when theres potentially a double-DGW. I'm thinking 4 DGW players and an 8 pt hit after is the way to approach this DGW and save the WC.

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  17. SENTI CAZORLA
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    gerrard + 6.8 def(-4) or johnson + bale??

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    1. Zat Knight Rises
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Johnson and Gerard?

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      1. SENTI CAZORLA
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        but then i wud hav 5 dgw players and would have to take a hit next week too!

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    2. SuperOsçarBaby
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      gerrard and evans?

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  18. Ferris Bueller
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Morning all. Love catching the end of the DZ, chance for considered thinking on here...

    How many points would you take as a hit before considering using a WC?

    If, around FA cup semi-final time, we have a bumper DGW I imagine an unused WC could be worth a lot of points, but I may have to take an 8pt hit even to field 10 players in GW27 (damn you Demel and Guthrie!)

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Do you mean GW36?

      GW37 would not be an issue, GW33 would be though

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    2. Just Ruud
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      8 points max. (although the notion of a hit is something foreign to me)

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      1. Ferris Bueller
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers JT. I've been trying to avoid any hits, but I'm in a really bad way - the surprise of Demel, Guthrie, Azpil all being benches left me with 5 non-starters this GW. Have you used both WCs or still have one available?

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        1. Just Ruud
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 3 months ago

          Both locked loaded and fired. Hanging on till the end with what i have left 🙂

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    3. Zat Knight Rises
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Hello ferris. Seen you posting this a few times yesterday. I think you have to w/c given what you have.

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      1. Ferris Bueller
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers Zat. Yeah, sorry for the repost but made the mistake of posting last night when the pages were gone in 60 seconds! I'm considering 4 DGW players and an 8 pt hit to sort it, which may just get me through with 10/11 players. Will use the WC if it's worse than that.

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        1. Zat Knight Rises
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 3 months ago

          I'm not the best guy to ask. Last 3 seasons I've used my wildcard in game week 3. I admire your ability to resist temptation

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          1. Ferris Bueller
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 3 months ago

            Haha, it's not been easy - don't normally have this much willpower! I think WCing now would be a mistake, so may hobble through the DGW and consider using it then. Never known it this bad!

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  19. Brakus
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Will Enrique be fit for the dgw

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    1. Bolt-on
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Have to wait for tonight

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    2. Just Ruud
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Probably, todays lineup will clarify this.

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    3. Rabid Dog
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Prob know better or more after todays game

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    4. lionhunter
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      8 more hours, and you should have your answer.

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      1. Brakus
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers lads

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  20. tw
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    JK can you do those reviews from matchday 1 please? 😀

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      tonight mate, i have work sadly, will get 1 and 2 done 😀

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      1. tw
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        alreet, no worries. sounds good 😀

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  21. Zoomi
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Good morning deadzone: parents, insomniacs and the odd degenerate still enjoying Saturday night.

    My transfer this week has to be Ba> Suarez.

    Is it worth a 4pt hit to do Fletcher>Sturr??

    Is it worth a 4pt hit to do Azpi>Enrique or Johnson??

    I only have Davies from Swansea and now Suarez as well do I could take this 8 pt hit without taking another hit at the other end.

    What would you do?

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    1. Just Ruud
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Max 4 point hit, if you (c) him you will recoup that anyway...
      Just make sure you also plan ahead so you can field 11 the next GW.

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

      The Suarez move, yes.
      No Sturridge.
      Azpi/Enrique/Johnson moe - if you think that the will dgw points more will be more than 4 than Azpi will get in his regular game.

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  22. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Any news about Onouha?

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  23. Koflok
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    I had the chance to have Fellaini Baines or Aguero Zaba + 4 two weeks ago.

    I chose the later, feeling stupid right now. The only way Aguero and Zaba can catch up if they score 27 pts tonight. Aguero hattrick + Zaba CS? 😀

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    1. Bolt-on
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      No chance - 1-1 my ick

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    2. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      I am having 2 Liverpool players mind you. 😉

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      1. Koflok
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        Well it means you're planning ahead for the DGW.

        I have those two based on my gut feeling and will be switching to Liverpool players too after this and a hit the week after to clean it up. 😉

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    3. Bolt-on
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      No chance - 1-1 my pick

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      1. Koflok
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        Yea I know it's impossible. I don't even think Aguero can a score a goal tonight.

        That was a hopeless 'yeah right' 😀

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      2. SuperOsçarBaby
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        aguero goal and zaba own goal.

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  24. KFC FC
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    I am surprised that Bunn is not expected to get any bps from a game that ended 0:0 after he made 4 saves and saved a penalty...

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    1. Just Ruud
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      The points system can be an evil mistress, 'tis true..

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      1. KFC FC
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        Tell me about it.

        I think that changes should be made in that regard. Perhaps FPL should increase the weight in bps calcs in penalty saves, saves etc.

        At the end of the day how otherwise a gk can generate bps? He can't score, tackle or intercept passes.

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    2. Buck The Trent
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      yellow card = - PPI
      conceeding penalty = - PPI

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      1. KFC FC
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        Are you sure that conceeding a penalty is included in the PPI calculations?

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        1. Buck The Trent
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 3 months ago

          not sure 100%. but conceeding a penalty should a worser offence than shots off target, hence more weight on negative influence

          from the PPI definition
          . Player's Performance per match
          Players receive points for positive influences on a winning performance (shots on target, tackles, clearances, saves etc). Players have points taken away from their score for negative actions such as shots off target and receiving yellow and/or red cards.

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    3. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      That's why you play cheap goalies.

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  25. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Which 2 would you sell this week for the Liverpool pair?

    RVP, Ba & Fletcher?

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    1. tw
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      ba and fletcher

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    2. Sarnab
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Ba and Fletcher.

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  26. Gr3g
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    I think there was the same RVP debate at the beginning of the season, too expensive, rest of your team will suffer, blah, blah, blah... And I was actually against having RVP!
    I did get him at the end and he has done lots for me!
    What I'm thinking about now is that I'm still far behind in overall rankings (just over 7k) and not taking part in any important ML and to go higher you gotta take some calculated risk in this game...
    I didn't decide yet what am I'm going to do with RVP as I want to see the City result first and decide about Pre and post DGW players/issues but with CL, FA cup, EPL, Rooney fit and the United leading table by +7 I can see SAF trying to go for 3 trophies this year and that would mean RVP could be rested in few EPL games...
    Lets see!

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    1. AK ⭐
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      I have a similar theory, backed by some FPL-related stats too. And I'm pretty much getting rid.

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    2. tw
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      7k is pretty high! and you can take gambles with the rest of your squad around rvp. LR got giroud in a couple weeks ago and then got baines this last week and as a result shot up the ranks, all while keeping rvp.

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    3. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Doesn't this apply to Rooney as well?

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  27. SuperOsçarBaby
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Hernandez cannot play together with Michu!! He taking points from Michu!

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    1. Just Ruud
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Im glad selling with my WC Michu hasnt come back to bite, but i think it will in the upcoming DGW. Keep the faith.

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  28. HammersXI
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Current team need urgent help
    Who shd i transfer. Willing to -8 this week
    Mignolet Jussi
    Demel Mariappa Shaw Zabaleta Davies
    Puncheon Mata Fellani Walcott Michu
    Rvp Suarez Pog

    Was thinking off gerrard or hendo any suggestions? I want get GJ in also 1.8 in bank

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

      Gerrard could be good

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      1. HammersXI
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        Who do u recommend that i sell..

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

          It would take some work and I'd get rid of Pog

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    2. yanksalot
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      pog to Sturr and maybe Mig to Reina ?

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      1. HammersXI
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        I dont feel like selling Mig. I wont have that much money to change pog to sturridge sadly.
        What i could do is
        Jussi - Federici
        Demel - GJ
        Walcott - Gerrard
        0m in bank

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        1. yanksalot
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 3 months ago

          Dont sell walcott.. get in sturr somehow..

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          1. HammersXI
            • 13 Years
            13 years, 3 months ago

            Then who should i sell to get gerrard. i was thinking Gerrard for 1 week then sell him off for walcott again/hazard the next week. Just 0.1 difference. And with sturridge i got 2 blanks for striker.. Any suggestion on who shd i sell or keep

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  29. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Busy at work

    What would you rather do....?

    A) Get GJ and then have to do another hit to field 11 (i.e. -8 over two GW)
    B) Get Zabaleta for -4 and field 11 GW27
    C) Keep Gibbs and lose value until you can sort it out.

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    1. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      C.

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      1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        but but ... i can't do this surely

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        1. Jafalad
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 3 months ago

          Just don't like the other two options.

          Dead against GJ who averages just 4 ppg. Zab goes against all my ff principles.

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          1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 3 months ago

            why does zab go against your principals? this worries me as you are normally pretty spot on

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            1. Jafalad
              • 16 Years
              13 years, 3 months ago

              Too expensive. There are too many ubers that are getting returns this year to resort to expensive defenders.

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    2. AK ⭐
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      GJ I think. Though this DGW has a fail written all over it..

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      1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        this is my worry.. zabaleta is the long term option and much safer

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        1. AK ⭐
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 3 months ago

          The next two weeks are just too important. Try and balance it out imo.

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          1. AK ⭐
            • 13 Years
            13 years, 3 months ago

            Btw, I'm leaning to C myself. Zaba in for (-4) in GW 27. But that'd be for Wilson/Demel. So I think it'd be worth it for me.

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            1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 3 months ago

              cheers... i really don't know what to do on this one...

              think I may ask my son to pick A, B or C

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              1. SuperOsçarBaby
                • 13 Years
                13 years, 3 months ago

                b) but monreal?

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              2. Billy Ketsu
                • 15 Years
                13 years, 3 months ago

                Old School

                GJ has scored 58 points in 11 home games this year - that's an average of 5.27 per game. Past performance is not an indicator of future returns obviously but....blah blah blah.

                He is also guaranteed a game in gw29 whereas many aren't due to the FA Cup. Worth bearing in mind when you make a decision.

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  30. Buck The Trent
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Cant afford Michu.

    De Guzman or Pablo?

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    1. Just Ruud
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      De Guzman, set pieces.

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    2. Bolt-on
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      De guzman

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    3. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      de guzzler

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    4. HammersXI
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Pablo

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

      Would you get Michi in now at this price?

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      1. Just Ruud
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        No chance. Would rather pay 0.1m more for Lampard.

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

      cheers all

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