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Fantasy Premier League – Player List Analysis – Mid-Price Forwards

This evening’s article in the ninth in our ongoing assessment of the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Player List. Having previously published articles on Goalkeepers, Budget, Mid-Price and Premium Defenders, followed by Budget, Mid-Price and Premium Midfielders, we turned our attentions to Budget Forwards the other day. Next up, then, we look at what’s on offer in the mid-price forward bracket.

Gabby Agbonlahor’s progress over the last few months of the previous campaign suggest the Villa forward may be a viable option at just 7.0. Despite playing on the left of the front three, Agbonlahor still managed to rack up nine goals and six assists after a slow start – a total of 117 points, while not overly impressive, was his highest haul since 2009/10. For those unwilling to shell out 9.0 for Christian Benteke, Agbonlahor remains a mid-price option with a double Gameweek 1 also to consider – with Arsenal and Chelsea, Liverpool, a blank Gameweek 3 and City in the opening six, though, the schedule has hardly been kind to Paul Lambert’s side. Languishing in the Villa reserves, Darren Bent, at a mere 6.5, will surely find his way onto Fantasy radars if his mooted move to Newcastle comes to fruition – Fulham are also in the hunt, with Martin Jol admitting on Sunday he is keen to bolster his forward options for the season ahead.

Coming in at 8.0, Romelu Lukaku has the potential to be a real bargain if he gets the nod as Chelsea’s main forward under Jose Mourinho. With 17 goals and seven assists in just 2,005 minutes at West Brom last term, the big Belgian proved his Premier League capabilities but with Fernando Torres and Demba Ba (and possibly Wayne Rooney) as competition, there’s no doubt his acquisition still comes with uncertainty attached right now. Having produced four goals and two assists in 135 minutes over the Blues’ pre-season friendlies, though, Lukaku has already earned plenty praise for Mourinho and, while many may prefer the security offered by the more expensive Juan Mata and Eden Hazard in midfield, there’s no doubt that Lukaku has the potential to plunder the points in double Gameweek 1 at home to Hull and Villa.

Arouna Kone’s arrival at Everton seems to bode well for his security of game time. New Toffees boss Roberto Martinez clearly has great faith in the Ivorian’s talents and moved quickly to secure his services after he produced 11 goals and five assists under the Spaniard at Wigan last term. Coming in at just 7.0, the new boy is more budget-friendly than Nikica Jelavic (7.5), though the latter’s double in the weekend win over Blackburn suggests Kone may have a fight on his hands to nail down the lone forward role. Midfielders Kevin Mirallas and Steven Pienaar offer out of position alternatives if Martinez continues to roll out a front three.

The pricing has been kind to Dimitar Berbatov this time out. Fulham’s main man comes in at 7.5 despite scoring 15 goals and providing four assists in his debut season at the Cottage – with spot-kicks in his locker and starts undoubtedly guaranteed, the Bulgarian remains strong value this time out. The potential downside, though, is Martin Jol’s pursuit of a new forward – Berbatov may be moved into a more withdrawn role depending on the type of player his manager acquires; a little concerning, given his returns dried up when fielded in “the hole” as a result of an injury to Bryan Ruiz last term.

Liverpool new boy Iago Aspas looks an intriguing option at a mere 7.0, though the uncertainty surrounding Luis Suarez’s future has a knock-on effect on his potential. With Philippe Coutinho first-choice for the left flank berth, many feel Aspas will be handed the slot on the opposite wing, with Suarez tucking in behind Daniel Sturridge in a 4-2-3-1 but the Spaniard is more than capable of taking up a central position, having produced 12 goals and seven assists as the lone striker for Celta Vigo last season.

A move away for Suarez would be significant and could see Aspas positioned in the middle of the park, with the likes of Luis Alberto, Stewart Downing and Fabio Borini vying for the right flank role. With Suarez suspended for Liverpool’s opening six matches and Sturridge yet to return to pre-season training, Aspas could yet start the campaign as the Reds lone frontman as he looks to continue the form that has seen him already notched three times through the middle this pre-season.

The recent double arrival of Alvaro Negredo and Stevan Jovetic looked to signal the beginning of the end for Edin Dzeko but the Bosnian has risen to the challenge, netting the winner in each of City’s last two matches. Having earned the praise of Manuel Pellegrini on the back of his performances, it seems that Dzeko will still earn game time but with Sergio Aguero also in the mix, the former’s lack of guaranteed starts from one game to the next will surely be enough to deter much investment, in spite of a 7.5 price tag.

Both Javier Hernandez and Danny Welbeck have been handed a 7.5 price tag but despite the change of manager at Old Trafford, in addition to the potential departure of Wayne Rooney, their game time looks limited unless David Moyes opts for a front two. Should Moyes roll out his preferred lone striker system, the duo will remain firmly behind Robin Van Persie in the pecking order; with a reliance on minutes off the bench and the occasional start, neither player appeals in the present situation.

Yoan Gouffran was utilised in “the hole” in a 4-2-3-1 and out wide up top in a 4-3-3 for Newcastle last time out. Despite being fielded through the middle in pre-season due to Papiss Cisse’s ongoing dispute with the club, the Frenchman is expected to revert to one of the aforementioned positions in the upcoming campaign – a security of starts may be likely but the 6.5 priced Gouffran should struggle for goals from a more withdrawn berth.

Norwich’s summer acquisitions,Gary Hooper and Ricky Van Wolfswinkel, come in at 6.5 and 7.0 respectively. Bearing in mind Chris Hughton has splashed out over £13m on the pair, their arrival certainly hints at a change in formation this term as the Canaries boss puts greater emphasis on attack and moves from last season’s 4-4-1-1 to a 4-4-2 in order to address the lack of attacking threat that harvested just 41 goals in his first year at the helm. With home games against Everton, Southampton and Villa, in addition to a trip to Hull, the Carrow Road club have a kind opening run of matches, with the creativity of Robert Snodgrass (6.5) offering us a real alternative in midfield as the Scot looks to better last term’s 152 point haul in his debut campaign.

Rickie Lambert remains favourably priced at Southampton. Having racked up 15 goals, eight assists and 32 bonus points in his first season in the top-flight, Lambert finished third top scoring forward on 187 points – in spite of his previous endeavours, he will take up just 7.5 of your budget and looks nailed-on, though his owners will be monitoring the club’s reported interest in Brazilian Leandro Damiao. Jay Rodriguez offers a cheaper route (6.0) into the Saints forward line and certainly came into form under Mauricio Pochettino in the second half of the season but with spot-kicks and a share of set-pieces also in his locker, Lambert makes a persuasive case for his potential inclusion on our three man frontlines. Given that the Saints’ first seven home games are against Sunderland, West Ham, Palace, Swansea, Fulham, Hull and Villa, plenty are expected to invest in their attack from the off.

Sunderland pair Steven Fletcher and Jozy Altidore will set you back 7.5 and 7.0 respectively. Recent report now suggest Fletcher may be set to miss the start of the new season as he continues to recuperate from the ankle injury that ended his previous campaign early – if he fails to return until September, new boys looks set to lead the line for the season opener, with Paolo Di Canio operating a 4-4-1-1 until Fletcher is fully fit. Certainly, having managed double figure goal returns in all three of his seasons in the Premier League, the Scot’s eye for goal could come to the fore once again upon his return, while Altidore arrives on the back of a season which harvested 31 goals and seven assists in 39 domestic matches for Dutch club AZ Alkmaar. The new boy certainly seems to have progressed from the player that struggled on loan at Hull in 2009/10 but with Arsenal, Liverpool, United, City, Chelsea and Spurs arriving at the Stadium of Light between Gameweeks 4-15, many will be giving the Black Cats a wide berth to begin with.

Similar to Altidore, Wilfried Bony racked up the goals with regularity in the Eredivisie last year. The new Swansea forward found the net 31 times and also supplied eight assists in just 30 league matches and looks virtually nailed-on as the lone forward for Michael Laudrup’s side – at 8.0 he’s kinder on the budget than Michu (9.0) in midfield and may even be handed spot-kicks. With United, Tottenham, Liverpool and Arsenal in the opening six Gameweeks, though, there are surely better options to shop for in terms of the schedule.

A mere five goals in 25 appearances highlights the Fantasy impact of Emmanuel Adebayor (8.0) in the season gone by. Having racked up 194 in 2011/12, the Togo international stuttered to a mere 72 points after making his loan move to the Lane a permanent one – while he still looks ahead of Jermaine Defoe in the pecking order for the lone forward role, Adebayor will surely be resigned to a sub role if Andre Villas-Boas manages to acquire Roberto Soldado from Valencia.

At 6.5, Shane Long is the priciest option on offer amongst West Brom’s forwards after producing eight goals and six assists in 2012/13. The Baggies entertain Southampton, Swansea and Sunderland in the first five and also travel to Fulham – a kind run of fixtures, no doubt, but with Nicolas Anelka priced at a mere 5.5, Long looks set to be overlooked by many due to the Frenchman’s more budget-friendly cost.

Finally, West Ham’s Andy Carroll is another who looks guaranteed for starts – providing he’s injury-free. Coming in at 7.5, Carroll has been handed an outstanding opening six fixtures (CAR, new, STO, sot, EVE, hul) and, after a slow start for Sam Allardyce’s side last term, picked up in performance over the last couple of months. If Carroll can recover from a heel problem in time, he could be quick out the blocks in light of such a favourable schedule but with question marks remaining over his fitness, Kevin Nolan offers a cheaper alternative (7.0) in the Hammers midfield for those looking to capitalise on the Hammers early schedule.

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  1. Elniñorules
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    Our Empty Our Empty Our Empty Our Empty Our Empty Our Empty Our Empty Our Empty

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    1. Elniñorules
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      😳

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    2. The Shadow
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      5/10

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      1. Elniñorules
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        Feedback appreciated as always

        Our Empty Etiquette 😎

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  2. Cluub
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    I realize Negredo and Lukaku might not be nailed on, but do you kind folk have any other comments for me?

    Sczezney, Marshall
    Toure, Collins, Shaw, Ivanovic, Coleman
    Mirallas, Coutinho, Hazard, R. Morrison, Walcott
    Negredo, Altidore, Lukaku

    Cheers!

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    1. Setting the Toney
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      Forward line has too many risks for my liking. Would try to get a reliable starter/goalscorer in there. Also who is R.Morrison?

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      1. Cluub
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        Ravel Morrison from West Ham. Having a good pre-season, just a 4.5er to fit in there. Will definitely change later because he's unlikely to get a lot of game time, but I just thought what the hey?

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    2. svgcr
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      What formation do you intend to use? If you are playing with 3 defenders you'll have too many points on your bench each week. Downgrade a couple. Have a least one 4m defender.

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  3. HurriKane
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    pablo hernandez i think he's a one to watch for

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  4. jibfest
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    Any changes?
    mig(boruc)
    cole/mert/collins (clyn/whitt)
    nolan/bale/coutinho/haz(thomas)
    lukaku/sturr/j rod

    thnx

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    1. Cluub
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      I'd switch Mig-->Sczezney and Mert to Toure, he seems nailed on unless they bring in another CB.

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  5. jibfest
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    that might not be a bad idea thnx cluub!

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  6. Elniñorules
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    Realize there are quite a few new posters in the DZ. Good ways to induct yourself rather than jumping to an RMT.

    (Everyone can chip in with their views)

    1) Highly recommended - Suggest getting a gravatar as people tend to have better visual memory (http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/fantasy-football-faq-and-glossary/)

    2) Optional - Would be good to link your FPL team link in your profile. More so, if you've played FPL before.

    3) Before you post an RMT, would be good to start with a greeting - Just a "hello", "Good morning", "Sup" goes a long way

    4) Basics of your RMT - Playing XI / Subs / Bank (often missed out)

    5) Optional - Would be good to have some views and reasoning for choosing certain/core players. Later in the season - your plans for the next 2 GWs.

    6) IMPT - Acknowledge any comments/suggestions or initiate a discussion. Upto you.

    7) More IMPT - Contribute to others posts too. You scratch my back, I scratch yours, etc 😉

    8) Try not to post more than one RMT a page, especially this early in the pre-season.

    Lastly, welcome to the Deadzone. Best time of the day on the boards. 🙂

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    1. Setting the Toney
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      The visual memory certainly is working with your grav lol

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      1. Beautiful Game
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        He is trying to get married with the help of his grav 😉

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        1. jibfest
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          sry hot chick I will try to contribute more!

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      2. Elniñorules
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        9) Know your audience 😉

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    2. Beautiful Game
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      very helpful Sathvik!!!

      Gd Mrng!!!

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      1. Elniñorules
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        Morning, Neil. Clever business being done by the Villains....congrats!

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          We will fight till the end and never give up 😉

          Btw do you think we can win it???

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          1. Elniñorules
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            Absolutely. Think the transfer window is going to be the most crucial round of the game from here on.

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            1. Beautiful Game
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              that may be the case!!! cheers for this game ENR... can we expect this to be back next summer???

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              1. Elniñorules
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                You guys make the game, so glad you're enjoying it.

                Actually....maybe even earlier during the season 😉 Depending on if we've got the time and energy to run it then.

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    3. I am 42
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      thanks for the tips

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      1. Elniñorules
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        Pleasure and welcome again.

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    4. TMERC187
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      Thank you for the tip. I believe I am now official!

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  7. Beautiful Game
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    Mornin peeps!!!

    18 DAYS 11 HOURS 20 MINUTES to go for kickoff !!!

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  8. Setting the Toney
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    Still torn in the decision of Lambert or Berba. Lambert has the better fixtures but Pochettino seems to favour Rodriguez more. What does everyone think?

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    1. Beautiful Game
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      If fit for GW1 get Carroll !!!

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      1. Setting the Toney
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        nah not really a fan... plus he wont fit so that's that 🙂

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        1. Setting the Toney
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          *wont be fit

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    2. svgcr
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      Having the same dilema. Same price. Pena and set pieces. Going with lambert because of the fixtures. Also considered jol's intentions of buying another striker

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      1. jibfest
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        lam 100%

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      2. svgcr
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        Actually I don't think berba is on free kicks

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    3. Elniñorules
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      Prefer Lambert over Berba, but still torn between Lamb and Rogue

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    4. Van The Man
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      Berba among the two imo!
      More central to what FUL do attacking wise unlike Lambert with SOTON.
      ALthough I would easily prefer Carroll to both of themat that price.

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  9. HurriKane
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    done RVP n Aguero in my team 🙂
    boruc (manonne)
    mert clyne turner(chester)(parr)
    mirallas hazard lampard coutinho (thomas)
    RVP Aguero Anelka

    thoughts ??

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    1. Setting the Toney
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      I like, assuming Bale goes of course. Lampard the only question mark I'd downgrade to Snoddy/ Nolan and upgrade Anelka to JRod/Kone

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      1. jibfest
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        agree, lam is too much $ for the risk

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    2. Brouhaha
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      get Bale in coz he aint going anywhere

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    3. HurriKane
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      lampard is in there for the dgw and incase of bale staying its rather him or aguero

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  10. Brouhaha
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    anyone else think Kone is gonna have a terrible season?

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    1. Setting the Toney
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      nope, in my team

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      1. jibfest
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        kone is a huge threat!

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        1. Setting the Toney
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          do you mean a goal threat or a threat to screw my team up?

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          1. jibfest
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            sry huge goal threat

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    2. OShaughnessy
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      What's your reasoning or is just your gut?

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  11. Van The Man
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    Very good team there.
    Like it!

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    1. Van The Man
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      Reply fail to Vilow87

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  12. theBoose
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    morning/evening DZers, wherever you are in the world.

    following hooper's imminent arrival onto our fpl screens and teams and with lots of mid priced forwards all pretty much nailed on ahead off those more favourable forwards (aguero, negredo, rooney, lukaku) who are not as nailed on...i am placing lukaku in as a big hitter purely because he seems to be the most 'nailed on' striker at chelsea.

    are more people trending towards a forward line of 3 mid-pricers with some cash in the bank to upgrade or are people taking the risk with a big hitter that might not play as much?

    personally I have gone for 3 mid-pricers with cash to upgrade if need be.

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    1. Setting the Toney
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      Got 3 mid-pricers up top with a star-studded midfield, but without the cash in bank as the plan is to go from Lukaku to Sturridge in GW2

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  13. Oz lotto
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    Has anyone at all considered Ramires just for the DGW? could be a killer differential... He is in my team at the moment and I need someone to try and talk me out of it!

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    1. A.T
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      Youre looking at a cheapie for cover. It's a mistake IMO

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      1. Oz lotto
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        i have lukaku and hazard and have enough cash to make a defender Luiz or Cole but I just have a feeling about Ramires

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    2. Hubert
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      Keep him in your squad

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  14. The Hound
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    just signed up to the sun game for only reason been a work league and guy said hed also do fpl. wat kind of scoring system has mata on more points then bale and rvp last season!!? scoring seems a shambles.....no assists or keeper save points! saying that am happy to play as only a few transfer windows so no distraction fro fpl!

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  15. Twelve years a slave
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    Does anyone here know much about the Cardiff defence?

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    1. Beautiful Game
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      here you go triggie:

      http://fpladdicts.com/2013/07/21/cardiff-city/

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      1. mattcraigDT
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        😀

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  16. zeaflea
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    is silva nailed on?

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  17. Jrot94
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    Any hot spur fans out there? Haven't seen much talk about Dawson on the board. At 5.0 he's decent value and avb rode him most of the home stretch last year, any sense of him vs Kaboul? Thanks !!

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    1. GreennRed
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      What chance of both at CB and Vertonghen, when he regains his fitness, at FB?

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    2. GoodOldFergie
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      Dawson is a pretty big rotation risk, plus to be honest, his pace gets his exposed alot in the back, AVB will probably prefer to partner Vertonghen with Kaboul to be able to deal with the pace of most teams... Plus theres Caulker who can be rotated in... Better to sit back and wait to see after GW 2-4

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    3. theBoose
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      kaboul will start ahead of dawson...avb isn't giving much away in terms of when he will be back in the first team. but based on verts injury they are both likely to start the season.

      all in all, avb's preferences will go like this: verts, kaboul, dawson, caulker

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  18. GreennRed
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    Please rate my team.

    Marshall
    Collins, Murner, Toure
    Coutinho, Hazard, Bale, Mirallas
    Long, Lukaku, Benteke

    Boruc, Cabaye, Coleman, Chester

    😉

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    1. Setting the Toney
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      8/10 don't like forwards though

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      1. GreennRed
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        They're DGW strikers and Long will be nailed-on.

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  19. svgcr
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    What do you guys think of this draft?

    1. Migs

    2. Cole. Collins. Garrido (Chester. Parr)

    All 4 defensive players have home matches and Cole the DGW.

    3. Hazard (C). Oscar. Walcott. Coutinho (Thomas)

    All playing midfielders play at home also. Oscar looks set to play in the hole and at least start 1 of the 2 matches of the DGW. Good enough for me, I really rate him. Coutinho looks sharp in preseason. Thomas, the popular filler.

    4. Aguero. Lambert. Altidore.

    Aguero is my choice for city´s juicy fixtures. Saints have good fixtures and lambert is their main man. and Altidore will lead the renewed attack of the black cats (specially with fletcher´s return set for september apparently).His my punt this season.

    TRANSFERS PLANNED: I have 0.5 to turn orcar into silva for GW2 (for the cardiff game). And for GW3 i intend to swap cole for kompany (chelsea has a blank and City play hull at the etihad)

    Thanks for the input peeps.

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    1. GreennRed
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      Looks good. Not sure about Altidore, apparently not doing great preseason. He'll either be shit-hot or just shit. Consider Kone or Long.

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    2. Setting the Toney
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      Seems like you've got it all worked out. Don't fancy Sunderland's attack and therefore Altidore but like the rest. 9/10

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    3. svgcr
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      thanks guys.

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  20. Beautiful Game
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    FOR THOSE WHO LIKE TO READ MORE/NEW TO FPL:

    I found these articles on another FPL-related site. Those who are new would get a great FPL-gist from these articles.

    ○ Different strategies to building a Fantasy defence- http://bit.ly/16tGnBM

    ○ Guide to the 4.0 defenders- http://bit.ly/15Ohq3U

    ○ The ups and downs of investing in Newcastle- http://bit.ly/15BpmFK

    ○ FPL 2012/13 in stats and lessons learnt- http://bit.ly/12HEKlg

    ○ Perfect home and away fixture rotations- http://bit.ly/1e7jdUC

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    1. Setting the Toney
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      Thanks. Just keep it on the down-low that you're dating other sites 😉

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      1. Beautiful Game
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        many do that...I just wanted to share these articles with you guys!!!

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        1. Setting the Toney
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          I'm joking haha

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  21. Setting the Toney
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    Kolo Toure is _____% nailed on?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      99

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    2. svgcr
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      Apparently Rodgers is looking for another CB. If turns out to be bs, i´ll say he´s nailed on

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    3. GreennRed
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      Kolo Toure is nailed on. Roger's isn't signing another CB 😉

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      1. Setting the Toney
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        Cheers I'll take that as a 100

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  22. Nasshole85
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    Hey all, new to the board here. I've been reading for quite some time, but never joined in on this site. I played the ESPN game the past 2 years. I finished well last year, so I figured I'd step up my game. Just to be clear, you do have to be a member to compete on this site right? Thanks.

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      Welcome Nasshole85, compete in what sense? The only thing the members get additional is a Members Cup.

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      1. Setting the Toney
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        Do you know if the members only league is open yet? I cant seem to find a code?

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          It's there in the members area. It's sort of hidden but you'll find it.

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          1. Setting the Toney
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            found it. ty

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    2. Beautiful Game
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      No you can be just a scout(not a member) and still compete here...
      the membership gives you access to great stats, RMTs and great new features.

      You can find a full list of features and content here: http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/scout-member-benefits/

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    3. A.T
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      No membership is required.

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      1. Nasshole85
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        What site do you all do your teams through? I always thought it was on this one somewhere, but I can't find it. Total noob I know.

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        1. Nasshole85
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Nevermind, I figured it out.

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  23. Sprofa
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Maybe the best team ever?

    RMT

    Foster
    Ivanovic Mertesacker Collins
    Mirallas Coutinho Hazard Walcott
    Sturridge Lukaku Berbatov

    Boruc Bassong Jedinak Clyne

    Thoughts?

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    1. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      downgrade bassong to MTurner and collins to coleman or toure

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      1. HurriKane
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        upgrade to coleman or toure

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    2. Setting the Toney
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Does that even fit in the budget?

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      1. Setting the Toney
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Ah just realized, no Bale or RVP

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      2. svgcr
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        I was wondering the same thing

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    3. A.T
      • 13 Years
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      Probably

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    4. wood is good
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      nice.
      ive gone aspas over sturidge though

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    5. Van The Man
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      10 years, 8 months ago

      Lacks Citeh cover.
      Looks good otherwise provided Bale leaves.
      Nice team.

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    6. Beautiful Game
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      IFF Bale moves to Real then only it will be considered to be a great team!!! btw very good team!!!

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    7. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Right good. Nice balance, decent bench and 2 good keepers. Will be keeping an eye out for you in the ranks SPROFA !

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      1. Twelve years a slave
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        • 13 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        good team , if Bale leaves i may look for something similar

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  24. wood is good
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    good evening gents. lets give this one a try.

    szezney ( boruc)

    ivanovich turner coleman ( clyne) (mcshane?)

    coutinho hazard walcott nolan ( belamy)

    aspas lukaku lambert.

    i think spurs would be mental not to take the money for bale, so i think thats happening.
    as for rvp im going to wait till the fixture list softens and ive got a bit more moulah, but then he's in.
    thoughts? thank you

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    1. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      downgrade ballamy to thomas and upgrade nolan to mirallas

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    2. svgcr
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Looks good. But City coverage is priority with those fixtures IMO. Its very well balanced but I will be a bit worried about the lack of captain options.

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      1. wood is good
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        cant work out who from citeh though, thats what gets me!

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        1. svgcr
          • 11 Years
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          There´s a lot of fear of rotation but I can´t possibly imagine Aguero or Silva benched when fully fit or a close Champions League game.

          Navas being a new signing of Pellegrini i´d assume has the edge over milner. Could say the same with Negredo and Dzeko, but the latter´s form in pre-season might just change that.

          I think Silva and Aguero are pretty safe pics.

          You could swap Coutinho for Silva for GW2 and GW3

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          1. wood is good
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            cheers, i think that's a logical analysis. i think im going to downgrade ivan to some 4.0 scrub and upgrade lukaku to kun for gw 2.

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  25. Beautiful Game
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    I've heard that jedinak is the best player for crystal palace...

    still why do most of the managers 'round here have thomas in there team???

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      He's their captain but terrible for FPL.

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      1. Beautiful Game
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        thanx TM...

        btw good morning!!!

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    2. Setting the Toney
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      He's a one-goal-a-season holding midfielder

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    3. A.T
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Probably because they haven't heard of jedinak

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  26. Van The Man
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Morning All!
    Just another RMT

    Mannone Boruc

    Luiz Turner(s) Bardsley Collins

    Mirallas Hazard Bale Bellamy Thomas

    Weimann Lukaku Kun(+3mil to get RVP GW2)

    Thanks!

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    1. svgcr
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Weimann has awful fixtures. I would get RVP in GW4 vs palace. Aguero plays cardiff and hull in GW2 and GW3 respectively. why transfer him out so early?

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  27. HurriKane
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    jonathan parr is 24 looks 40 years old 😛
    http://bit.ly/1aTWxHE

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  28. yanky
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    migs marshall or migs boruc (will have clyne) which rotates better? cheers

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Marshall. When Pool have hard games, Cardiff have easy ones in comparison.

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    2. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      migs boruc

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  29. Portuguese&Proud
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Care to share your toughts on this draft lads?
    Thanks in advance

    http://i.imgur.com/s7NkcAR.jpg?1

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    1. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      ur planning to use wc after chelsea dgw ??

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    2. wood is good
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      not feeling anelka myself.
      perhaps ivanovic/luiz instead of cole, cant see him having much in the way of a cheeky assist these days.
      otherwise i think your looking good

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    3. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Looks good. Keep a close eye on Ben Turner. The past few days people are saying he's not so nailed-on?

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    4. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I like your choice of CHE & LIV players. NO ARS may hurt you. Good RvP team imo.

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  30. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Morning DZers.

    Anyone else not going with Bale AND RvP? Am i foolish to think that i can survive GW1 without them?

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