Having analysed the stand out Fantasy performers over the past few fixtures in our recent articles for members, we turn our attentions to team data this time round. In the first instalment of a two-part series, we look at Attacking intent across the last six Gameweeks, assessing the key statistics available in our members section:
They may yet have the blank, wait for the Everton result.
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If Everton win: Blank.
If they lose: No Blank
If they draw: A third replay, where the players must be topless throughout the game.Open Controls
So who has chopped Sturridge for the Lambo?
Decent next 3!Open ControlsThat's so dull. Everyone with the template team needs to taken into some woods, molested by Granville, and then shot.
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Evans
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Was thinking along with you. Went crazy points wise this time last yr
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And was 4.5 whilst doing so! What a price!
Open ControlsIndeed....barring the last when we(me) were double crossed by SAF with the "injury"
Open ControlsI had him for a game at home to Wigan i believe when he went off at half time in a 3-0 win. And then vs Fulham on a midweek night when i had him and another United defender and i only found out at about 70 minutes that one hadnt played and the other had gone off before 60 minutes. 2 clean sheets stolen from me in that fateful moment.
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Do we think both Gerrard and Suarez will play today?
Open ControlsI can't see any reason why they both won't. They need to start winning some games and won't play again til Thursday.
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The next victim of the full jonty was chosen due to his eccentric captain choices. Any idea who that could be then?
Open ControlsThis gameweek has sucked the life out of this site. Pages barely changing within two hours, let alone two minutes. Let's get some high scores today shall we, a Liverpool 2-0 with a Suarez brace should get this place up and running again (and does in no way reflect my own team's wishes).
Open ControlsIt will get lively later for sure... 😉
Open ControlsIt certainly will but this must be one of the slowest Saturdays ever. Even international breaks don't seem this tedious!
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Yawn. Do something about the dullness then, don't add to it.
Open ControlsI don't have the time or patience to create a trio of Simpsons characters i'm afraid, otherwise i'd be right there with you.
Open ControlsI am a lone wolf.
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Rest? What rest?
RVP wants Reading 🙂
http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/man-utd/fa-cup/news/van-persie-wants-reading-start_69715.htmlOpen Controls
Rooneys display last time out "justifies" a rest
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no association (and anyone else interested) - click my link for info about the doubles comp
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I still haven't got a partner. I must smell.
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What's your unique selling proposition, Epic?
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is my rank good enough?
Open ControlsYou've had a very similar run to me this last couple of months, including the sudden halt in form this week. What a disaster it's been so far!
Open ControlsI don't care what rank you are 😎
Wanna be my date then?Open Controlsthanks for the offer, epic, really appreciate it.. but since it's a World Cup thingy, im gonna ask Kerrazy/dinamika 1st..hope you're not mad with me.
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Do you sell the lube on your site, or do we have to bring it separately?
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Good luck all for today. See you all in the evening. 🙂
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Evs - just looking at your Fellaini question last page. Can you afford to get him for two games, what with 8 yellow cards, possible blank and then using another FT to ship him out? I'd been pondering the same thing and decided to go straight for Sissoko as he could easily match Afro's score for the next two. That said, I've made some shocking decisions thus far!
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Roses are red
Violets are blue
I've got alzheimer's
Cheese on toast.Open ControlsRoses are red,
Here's something new,
Violets are violet,
Not f**king blue.Open Controls
Spring has arrived. Beautiful morning here in East Anglia 🙂
Open ControlsSame here in Hampshire. Went for a lovely little stroll this morning and thoroughly enjoyed it! 29 next week, going on 59 it seems!
Open ControlsI'm in Essex too, but East Angla sounds better 😉
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Still lovely summer here...39ºC today...39ºC tomorrow... 😀
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the sun shines over 315 days a year in cyprus
we have summer and spring 10/12 months and maybe 2 months of winter!
but we are never bored of the sun though 🙂Open Controls
I really like the Sticky idea thats lined up for the new comments system. With a widget on the side showing the most interesting conversations of the day do you see yourselves likely to post on those even if its several hours after the origional post? I have a feeling these posts could see 100+ replies
Open ControlsFrom what i understand, when a post gets a scout excited enough that they jizz on their computer, they label it a 'sticky' post. I guess it acts like a queue, so when it is full, the oldest one gets ousted for the new one.
Open ControlsI think it'll make the forum much better. Not overly keen on the rep thing though although I'm not sure how that works.
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The rep system is invisible at the front end - really it's just a way of conferring a bit more value to the +1 / -1 votes of people with a record of posting good stuff over, say, someone who's just created a new account for the purposes of trolling.
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Can QPR defs be trusted? They have an amazing run from gw28. I need a replacement for Demel..
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unless you want to end up on a rank like mine, dont. just dont
Open ControlsI would be concerned that as they get more desperate for goals and wins theycould leave themselves quite open in second halves. But then Samba wouldn't be a bad shout if you could stretch it.
Open ControlsNo. Certainly not against MUN. They will be raped 7-0, and then get molested by 'arry in the changing rooms.
Open ControlsI'm looking after Man U. Great fixtures
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SAF: "Jones can play anywhere, he's not
afraid of anything. He's improving all the
time. He'll be a centre back long term."
The pairing of jones and evans certainly looks enticing.
Jones with his physique,and crunching tackles.
Where Evans comes in handy for his ball playing ability.
Vida and Ferdi yot can hangup your boots when the time is right for you.Open ControlsSmalling? It will be Evans Smalling, and then Jones used as a utility player.
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I bought Suarez at 9.3. 22 gameweeks and 14 goals later, I'm being forced to sell him. Is keeping Suarez and selling Sturridge really a bad idea?
Open ControlsIt depends if you don't have any need or desire to spend the money you'd save anywhere else. Like for me, last week i had a front 8 of:
Fellaini/Walcott/Bale/Mata/Guthrie
Fletcher/RVP/Aguero
and am happy enough with my defence and GKs to go back to that this week. If you feel like you have no pressing concerns elsewhere, go for it!Open ControlsI can sell Suarez, and buy Aguero- which I'm not so sure of. But then people say that Sturridge offers as much, or probably more than Suarez at 3 million less.
Open ControlsWell yeah, there's that. If you think even if the involvement in goals is 60/40 in favour of Suarez, using that 3m elsewhere could massively help you out. I got burned with Suarez for 70% of last season and hadn't owned him until this week this year, so I have no affection for him at all.
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Anyone want to be my partner in the TW doubles competition?
Open Controlsi could be... if you r ok with an indian
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any indians still partnerless...?
Open ControlsI'm Indian, but I have got myself an Americal partner. 😀
Open Controlsso you got yourself any fancy team name yet?
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i think messimerized was looking for a partner
dunno if pratik has a partner....
and i seem to recall there was some other indian looking for a partner but i can't remember who... (check a few pages back)
you can always comment on here with your name nationality and email and that might help
http://uefacouncil.wordpress.com/2013/02/15/doubles-national-tournament/Open ControlsOh btw TW. By nationality, does it literally mean your nationality or is it country of residence? Mine are different.
Open ControlsIt doesn't really matter, choose either. As long as you're willing to fight for them... 😉
Open ControlsI'm willing to kill. I take my FPL seriously 😎
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just done that. hope it works. thanks anyway
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lol @ lateriser's argument that Ronaldo is better than Messi last night. I'm sorry...I just had to say it.
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But Ronaldo is better looking, apparently so that swings it... 🙄
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halfway down page 11, I just was reacting to this line 'I think Ronaldo is more capable of creating things himself.'
Oh dear...you do realise this is Messi you're talking about LR??Open ControlsI think there's a slight United bias in that one, just like TW's bias towards Messi as a Barca fan...
Open Controlsslight? 😆
Nah, I do understand there's a bias involved. I'm not having a go. I just think that's hilarious...Messi has the highest number of assists I think in the past 3/4 seasons and it's bloody MESSI! he creates chances for himself ALL the time and scores ALL the time...it's just a bit silly trying to say Ronaldo is more capable when we're clearly dealing with once in a lifetime players.Open ControlsI think Messi is slightly better, but they are both out of this world and on a whole other level compared to everyone else on the planet.
Not to mention Messi is quite a bit younger...Open Controls
Are you loling @ him thinking Ronaldo is better or did he have a daft argument?
Open ControlsRonaldo plays out wide.
Messi plays striker.
Ronaldo has 182 goals in 179 appearances
Mess has 301 goals in 365
Of course he is better.Open ControlsSome of those stats for Messi are from when he was 17!! Completely irrelevant. Look at the last 4 or 5 seasons. Incredible!
Open ControlsRonaldo is the better all-round player. Messi looks the best because of his style.
Open ControlsI don't buy this all-round player malarky...what does all-round player even mean exactly in this instance?
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All the primary attributes that make a great player. Dribbling, shot accuray/power, FKs, Heading, the ability to make chances themselves, the ability to score from outside the box.
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if we're throwing around stats we might as well add the two records messi just set this last year as well as his 5 goals in a CL game and him being the top scorer in the CL the last couple years
Open ControlsIts hilarious that a strikers goal-scoring record is being compared to a midfielders. And then look at the league positions of the two respective teams. Barca was build up around Messi, the chemistry is immense, Ronaldo had to come into a new team.
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This. Give Ronnie that Barca team to play around.
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Since Ronaldo signed for Madrid:
Messi: 221 goals in 204 matches
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Mourinho agrees with me. And more than you'd imagine do.
Ronaldo single handedly took Portugal far in the Euros. Messi has vanished everytime i've seen Argentina play in a big tournament.
Messi is great. But he is level with Ronaldo. Not superior.
Nothing to 'LOL' about.Open ControlsMourinho agrees... 🙄
Of course he does!Open Controls
in YOUR opinion. You speak as if every thing you believe is written in stone.
Open ControlsHey i mentioned my opinion on the previous page.
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Mourinho would agree no matter what...plus he is also biased because he is Portuguese.
It doesn't matter that Messi hasn't achieved the same honours with Argentina, a) he is young and b) you see Ronaldo twice as much because of the Euros. Of course Ronaldo single handedly took Portugal far in the Euros...they are a decent team but wouldn't be all that good without him these days! That's why he sticks out so much. He's so drastically superior to anyone in the team.
I don't believe it when you say Messi has vanished in the same way I don't believe people who said Ronaldo flopped in big games (in the past)
Another myth that was proved untrue.Open ControlsLOL at your argument.
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Anyone fancying Fletcher? Next 4 look damn tasty!
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I can't help but wonder what has possessed 10,104 players to bring Suarez in for the blank gameweek.
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Any chance of a Reina Overhead Kick Goal? Suarez assist.
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If I'm playing my WC this week (to avoid -8) I've untill sat 11.29 persay to hit the button - right ?
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Best Gerrard replacement for 9.8 or below?
a)Silva
b)Fellaini
c)Sissoko
d)or any other suggestion?
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Arsene Wenger has admitted it was 'very painful' for Arsenal to lose to Blackburn, but he is determined to bounce back
http://m.skysports.com/article/football//8505022
hmmm coud this be another 7-1 hmmmm
captain walcott gw 27 over bale or rvp? i think i will would you???Open ControlsI know taking a hit for a def is rarely a good move, but Demel may not play which would mean I can't field 11, even if he plays he has Bale to contend with and I'm getting rid anyway... 😕
Open ControlsTake the hit WR.
Open ControlsIf he plays he could easily get sent off up against Bale, so it may not be much of a hit at all.
Open Controlsthen take a hit! probably the best time to do it imo
btw you planning on participating in the doubles comp? if so i think epic fail is looking for a partner and perhaps hoping you'd pair up with himOpen ControlsTbh I'm not sure as it seems a bit complicated.. I doubt I would be able to agree on a team if it was jointly picked 🙂
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I don't want him even if he plays
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Who has everyone's favourite transfer been so far this season? Not talking biggest points scorer necessarily, more sort of a massive hunch that came off or a particularly enjoyable performance?
Mine is taking a 4 point hit to bring in Theo the morning he scored all those points v Newcastle when no-one else watching with me had him, or bringing in Bunn and handing him his debut v QPR and watching his penalty save kickstart my weekend! Nothing better than instant gratification.
My worst was definitely Michu, hadn't had him all season and brought him in for Reading away. Lasted 70 odd minutes, 3 points, and one game only.Open Controlsi did both of those transfers as well! though i made the walcott transfer a few days before. it was especially gratifying as i'd been talking him up all week to people on here and had convinced several people to get him
Open ControlsI was having a real dilemma with him that week so it was so nice when it came right. Just checked now and i actually took the hit to take Michu out, so that worst transfer I mentioned was actually beneficial, even if i did captain him!
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Getting Sterling when he was 4.5 (and selling for a massive profit when he maxed out)
Open ControlsHe'll be back at 4.5 before long, fair play! I assume you didnt bench him for his big performances? Reading and Wigan from memory?
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Brought in Gerrard in GW 17 at 9.3 for his run of goals and assists
Open ControlsI've had a careful look through my team selections and transfers. Nothing qualifies as a favourite this season.
**^%%%*(*^(^$(((&^£%%%^&*(()^^$%**BJFF*UUUKIN**&ST*&ID*&""^%AME!!!Open ControlsOh blimey, make the next one a good 'un then!
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I got Ross Barkley in at Xmas when Fellaini had that 3 match ban. Think he played about 7 mins in 3 games. Not my finest hour that one!
Open ControlsLol that is truly remarkable. Worth a punt!
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Epicfail, are you still looking for a doubles partner?
Open ControlsMartin, apart from dribbling, which skill set is Messi better than Ronaldo?
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I'm no Martin, but I would say agility and passing.. there are probably more 😀
Open ControlsI would say a physical trait such as agility isn't really a skill. Its like saying Ronaldo wins the height category.
Open ControlsNot really, it's a key to Messi's play that he is better at doing than Ronaldo. Although one could say that it is related to dribbling.
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finishing, balance, accuracy, composure, off the ball,
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Football Manager attributes 😉
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Also, Ronaldo has proved himself in
1) The premiership
2) International stage
3) La Liga
Messi - comfort zone in his boyhood team.
Like i said, Messi is not superior in my opinion.Open Controls
This and Ronaldo is better overall imo 😉
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Its unbelievable that Messi is now being criticized for sticking to one team and showing some loyalty.
Open ControlsWhose criticizing Messi? I am just saying he is not better than Ronaldo.
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Oh jesus, I hate these type of arguments. It just so happens that Ronaldo played in the premier league...If Messi was born English or got scouted by English clubs and snapped up at a young age then we'd be talking about how Messi had proved himself in the PL. He doesn't NEED to go to the PL to prove he is a great player.
Can you imagine him in the PL? He would take the piss! Come on man, look at RVP and Bale etc...two top class players excelling in the league...are you trying to say Messi would not? That he would struggle? Oh jesus!
And Messi has scored lots of goals for Argentina, people use this 'he hasn't won the world cup yet so he's not better than Maradona yet' argument. Oh for christ's sake!!Open ControlsFacts are facts. I am not denying the fact that Messi is great. I am only saying he is not better than Ronaldo.
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his passing
chance creation for himself and teammates
what skills are ronaldo better at? heading and shot power are the ones that come to mindOpen ControlsRonaldo - One Euro final and one wc semifinal if i'm not wrong in a Portugal that one paper is weaker than Argentina.
With that spain midfield that supplies to Messi, Torres was top scorer at the Euros.Open ControlsVery Very good point. Portugal is crap and Ronaldo carried the whole team.
Argentina has so many world class player and that team goes nowhere.Open Controlsthat's the thing, portugal is crap so they just give ronaldo the ball. argentina has world class players but have too many big egos and no chemistry so messi doesn't have as many opportunities. plus maradona was an awful coach!
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Can you also remember that he is older than Messi, and Messi's international performances have improved massively recently.
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While Ronaldo has really improved at Madrid, it is not a tenable argument to say he is close to Messi, never mind better.........................
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OK so we're definitely all excluding Danny Welbeck from this 'World's Greatest' discussion?
Open ControlsReally what doesn't help Ronnie's case is his histrionics on the field. That seems to outshine all the hard work he puts into his game.
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85% of Messi's goals are scored inside the penalty box.
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Open ControlsTeam goals. Take Messi out of Barca and what do you get? How he plays for Argentina.
This shouldn't even be an debate. Ronaldo is clearly better. The records mean nothing in the comparison because of the team Messi plays for and role he plays. Don't get me wrong he is one of the best players of all time, but Ronaldo has more talent.Open ControlsHow many times do you see Messi singlehandedly dribbling through the entire opponent's defence into the box and slotting it past the hapless keeper?
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and 100% in the goal.
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100 % of Van Nistelroy's goals while he was a United Player were scored inside the penalty box 😉
Open ControlsI would imagine most strikers have similar stats, not sure what your point is?
Open ControlsMost strikers? I agree, very ordinary.
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11 years, 2 months agoSo with Arsenal out of the cup are we safe to load up on Arsenal players as they wont be blanked.