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Sky Sports Analysis – Goalkeeper Bonus Save Points

As mentioned in a previous article, there’s been a handful of new rules introduced to the Sky Sports Fantasy game this season. One of the most welcome additions is the move to reward goalkeepers with bonus points – stoppers will now receive two extra points if they make five or more saves in a match, thus boosting their appeal and forcing us to reassess their worth in the season ahead.

The Sky Sports table for Goalkeepers in the Members Area now includes the bonus points from saves that would have been accrued for the past two seasons. In this evening’s article for Members, we’ve analysed these numbers in full, assessing the impact the new bonus system is likely to have on our Sky Sports selections.

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goriuanx
10 years, 10 months ago
What site was it that people used last year to rate their teams? That site that projects points for your team
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1. Mílanista
  10 years, 10 months ago
  That tool is now in the members area.
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Optimus.
10 years, 10 months ago
im dont know much of Avicii but is their latest(wake me up) not a rip off of Tracy Chapman? 🙂
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1. Chu Young Ping Pong
  10 years, 10 months ago
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cl3b7dDBLpo
  
  I wish I had an arse like that! 😀
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  1. Optimus.
    10 years, 10 months ago
    Jeebus 😯
    
    no surprise to see John Terry @ 0.46
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2. Disco Stu
  10 years, 10 months ago
  This
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3. Disco Stu
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Thought the same thing the minute I heard it
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karankachiefs
10 years, 10 months ago
Whos putting aguero in their team? Could be a bargain at 11!
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1. Del Monte
  10 years, 10 months ago
  injured!
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  1. The_Kuyt
    10 years, 10 months ago
    Are the best 6.0 strikers Weimann and Jrod?
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    1. Del Monte
      10 years, 10 months ago
      deffo
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    2. simsey
      10 years, 10 months ago
      I reckon so. And Darren Bent for 0.5 more when he gets that transfer...
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      1. Del Monte
        10 years, 10 months ago
        depends on where bent goes, i wouldn't want him at newcastle
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        simsey
        10 years, 10 months ago
        I'll have him where ever he goes. Seems palace are interested too, that guy scores goals, for 6.5 hes a snip...
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      2. TheSteel
        10 years, 10 months ago
        and hooper at 6.5 as well
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  2. karankachiefs
    10 years, 10 months ago
    For the start of the season?
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2. Optimus.
  10 years, 10 months ago
  11m bargain on the bench..i like your thinking
  
  http://i.imgur.com/t8zvc.gif
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Emp
10 years, 10 months ago
Which one is superior ?

A)
Boruc Marshall
Terry Collins Whittaker Parr Chester
Thomas Hazard Walcott Mirralas Coutinho
Lukaku RVP Jrod
Bank :0.5
GW2 move lukaku to dzeko aspas or giroud

B)
Boruc Marshal
Cole Zabaleta Whittaker Parr Chester
Coutinho Silva Hazard Walcott Mirralas
Lukaku Aspas Jrod
GW1 : Bench Jrod
GW1: move cole to baines , bench lukaku

Any feedback MUCH appreciated !
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1. Sánchez
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Dont gett arse pass or dzeko
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  1. 7shadesofsmoke
    10 years, 10 months ago
    I fancy Aspas as pretty safe for the first 6 GW. He's adaptable so even with Studge regaining a starting berth on full fitness, he's likely to get game time at least 'til Suarez returns.
    
    Of course, if they sign that hard bloke from athletico we might see his projected contributions drop.
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    1. Emp
      10 years, 10 months ago
      So does that mean u prefer B or A awith changeof lukau to aspas?
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      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        10 years, 10 months ago
        B is very similar to my likely line up so it would be my preferred option.
        
        That said, the RMT i produced with RVP in was like a steam train. It started with a lower GW1 projection but by GW6 it was already about 10 points ahead of my current line up.
        
        It comes down to your faith in RVP delivering in tough fixtures, at the start of a season, with a new manager. If RVP kicks off the season on top form, A will demolish B by GW6.
        
        Helpful? 😉
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        Emp
        10 years, 10 months ago
        ye ta 🙂
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2. simsey
  10 years, 10 months ago
  I prefer B but would take out Zab for Coleman change a cheapie defender with the 1m....
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  1. Emp
    10 years, 10 months ago
    but then im stuck with cole on the second and will still be wanting to move him out gw3 .... plus ive got an addiction to leighton baines!! 😛 ( specially if martinez plays him more advanced thisseason )
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bonobo88
10 years, 10 months ago
Would love to have the balls to try a 4,5,1...

Enrique, Coleman, Collins, Clyne (Parr)
Coutihno, Mirralas, Silva, Hazard, Walcott
RVP (4.5, 4.5)

But I don't.
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1. The_Kuyt
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Are the best 6.0 strikers Weimann and Jrod?
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2. bonobo88
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Boric being GK with a 4.0
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3. Sánchez
  10 years, 10 months ago
  My first ever season I played 5-2-3 every week.
  I actually led a 20 man league week 1 to 37 and lost on final day by 1 point.
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Demí
10 years, 10 months ago
Moses has been awful
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1. Del Monte
  10 years, 10 months ago
  He is awful
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  1. Demí
    10 years, 10 months ago
    True
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  2. 7shadesofsmoke
    10 years, 10 months ago
    bit harsh. I think the stuff he did with the sea was pretty cool.
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2. Sánchez
  10 years, 10 months ago
  I always thought he was over hyped.
  After parting the Red Sea, what else did he do that could be seen as captain worthy?
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  1. Reedy
    10 years, 10 months ago
    Haha. He set his standards a bit high to be fair
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    1. Sánchez
      10 years, 10 months ago
      Jesus wasn't as explosive, but was consistent.
      
      Water to wine, feeding 5000, walk on water, curing lepers, raising from the dead.
      
      Navas should be a safe bet all season. 😀
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      1. Reedy
        10 years, 10 months ago
        Some serious boni in the offing there!
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      2. 7shadesofsmoke
        10 years, 10 months ago
        🙂
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3. Chu Young Ping Pong
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Awful is Moses.
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4. SuperOsçarBaby
  10 years, 10 months ago
  wtf?
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  1. Gaz Downright
    10 years, 10 months ago
    🙄
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    1. SuperOsçarBaby
      10 years, 10 months ago
      he created all the chances and very direct pace. only torres is awful
      2 assist in 2 games
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5. Declan-
  10 years, 10 months ago
  He was brilliant against Inter though
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  1. SuperOsçarBaby
    10 years, 10 months ago
    doesn't makes any sense at all to say moses is awful, if you watch the game
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6. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
  10 years, 10 months ago
  bs--one of the best on the field.
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headfried
10 years, 10 months ago
RMT.....

Mannone (marshall)
Coleman, Mertesacker, Luna (Collins, Baker)
Hazard, Coutinho, Mirallis, Zaha (Thomas)
RVP, Lukaku, Giroud

Or have Walcott/Anelka for Zaha/Giroud....

Cheers FF brethren......:-D
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Mílanista
10 years, 10 months ago
Torres wasn't back for long.
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1. The_Kuyt
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Are the best 6.0 strikers Weimann and Jrod?
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  1. Mílanista
    10 years, 10 months ago
    Looks that way, J Rod over Weimann
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Drop Dead Tsimikas
10 years, 10 months ago
Jussi (Boruc)
Ivanovic(v)-Coleman-Collins (Clyne, Brayford)
Tonev-Hazard-Michu-Snodgrass (Kim)
Aspas-Jovetic-RVP

Thoughts?
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1. Camzy
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Where'd all your money go?
  
  That's usually not a good sign. I'd downgrade your keepers (get a 4.5 to rotate with Boruc) Michu > Walcott.
  
  Also, you may want to take less risky punts up front. One of Aspas and Jovetic if you really think they're the ones to get.
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Reedy
10 years, 10 months ago
Can't believe I have Mr. 3xOGs Jos Hooiveld in my team. Get well soon Clyne & Shaw 🙁
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1. Mílanista
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Yoshida and Lovren in the CB positions I believe.
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  1. Del Monte
    10 years, 10 months ago
    agreed
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  2. Reedy
    10 years, 10 months ago
    Really? Cheers man, that could've been costly. I was just going off how they ended lining up last season.
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    1. Mílanista
      10 years, 10 months ago
      They paid a lot for Lovren, he'll play.
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      1. Reedy
        10 years, 10 months ago
        Just seen him on FPL at 5.0. Thanks, can't believe I didn't spot that! Got Yoshida in now.
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FC Bama
10 years, 10 months ago
Fox Sawcer is reporting that Valencia (on US tour) is planning to bid for Torres. Is this old news?
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1. Del Monte
  10 years, 10 months ago
  yes they will pay no more than 25mil
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2. Gaz Downright
  10 years, 10 months ago
  I heard Atletico Madrid is in the market for a new striker
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3. King Eric, in America
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Yes ... Valencia thinks it's 2010.
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halnone
10 years, 10 months ago
what do you all think the back 4 will be for West Brom?
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1. Reedy
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Leaky 😉
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2. Gaz Downright
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Curly Ulster Blondie Whatshisface
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SuperOsçarBaby
10 years, 10 months ago
Schurrleeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Moses Assist
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Chu Young Ping Pong
10 years, 10 months ago
Surely Schurrle sure.
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Optimus.
10 years, 10 months ago
All aboard the Cahill wagon 🙂

are you still confident in your Luiz pick Camzy?
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simsey
10 years, 10 months ago
Well team for opening week is currently

Mignolet (Given)
Coleman Cole Mertesacker (STaylor, Gabbidon)
Silva Hazard Cazorla Gerrard (Thomes)
Lukaku Lambert Weimann
Bank 1.5m

Happy enough there, just Cole, Weimann and Lukaku to clean up before GW3......I hope I can save the Wc this season, have used it by GW 4 in last 3 seasons!
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1. karankachiefs
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Downgrade gerrard upgrade weimann imo
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  1. simsey
    10 years, 10 months ago
    Yeah but for who?
    Weimann has a DGW and I cant see a fwd who I think will outscore Gerrard for the money.
    What are your suggestions?
    
    But whats a downgrade and an upgrade anyway? You mean based on what they cost?
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PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
10 years, 10 months ago
Anyone doubting Lukaku G/W and beyond is a simpleton.

Moses or Ram serious third picks along with Haz to have a vicious attacking DG/W.

Torres is not so much in his shell now but a permanent fookin Clam.
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thorvaldsson
10 years, 10 months ago
Is Sigurdsson worth the hassle?
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1. bdwhite91
  10 years, 10 months ago
  nah
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karankachiefs
10 years, 10 months ago
Rmt 4th attempt

Sczczeny boruc
Luiz coleman turner clyne collins
Hazard silva walcott sessengon koren
Lukaku berba giroud

Thoughts?
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Elniñorules
10 years, 10 months ago
Jose vs Madrid
Ancellotti vs Chelsea

Should be a cracker
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1. Declan-
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Jose for the win 😉 Both have looked good in preseason
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  1. Elniñorules
    10 years, 10 months ago
    Declanovich knows best 😉
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2. Mílanista
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Did you see this? http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2013/08/04/sky-sports-analysis-goalkeeper-bonus-save-points/?hc_page=8#hc_comment_5164296
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  1. Elniñorules
    10 years, 10 months ago
    Bloody hell, after all the hard work he does that....let's get him banned.
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    1. Mílanista
      10 years, 10 months ago
      😀 😈
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      1. Elniñorules
        10 years, 10 months ago
        WHERE IS THAT DOWNVOTE BUTTON DAMNIT
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        Mílanista
        10 years, 10 months ago
        😆
        
        I see Salma is very protective of baaaaaaaaaaaaaaabyyyyyyy
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        Elniñorules
        10 years, 10 months ago
        😉 No one goes near the members of the Fantastic Four
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        Mílanista
        10 years, 10 months ago
        Baby, Daniel, who are the other 2?
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        Mílanista
        10 years, 10 months ago
        Oh yeah, how could I forget Thomas as one
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        Elniñorules
        10 years, 10 months ago
        😀 Right on all of them. And Bemba Da.
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        Mílanista
        10 years, 10 months ago
        What a group 😀
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sdmdsdBazman
10 years, 10 months ago
does anybody know if mannone is nailed down?
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1. Del Monte
  10 years, 10 months ago
  seems so, played both games in asia cup
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Jafalad
10 years, 10 months ago
Not sure how this can be improved:

Mig and Given

Shaw, Mertslacker, Luiz, Bayford, Norwich Turner.

Walcott, Snodders, Nolan, Hazza, Colback

Anelka, Benteks and RVP.

No Citeh but I'd rather assess them first. Obviously not happy with Anelka, Colback, Snodders but not sure there's anything better.

Is this as good as it gets?
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1. smashy 'sophomore slum…
  10 years, 10 months ago
  That backline is so un-uber 😉
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  1. Jafalad
    10 years, 10 months ago
    True but if I'm to win FPL, I need to take advantage of the fixture list 😉
    
    Any feed forward/feedback?
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    1. smashy 'sophomore slum…
      10 years, 10 months ago
      Fair enough, shoot for the stars I say. I fancied your uber theory last season but now you have me thinking.
      
      I myself can't go the RVP route but this seems as strong as any RVP build. Don't fancy Lukaku just yet?
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      1. Jafalad
        10 years, 10 months ago
        I need to know whether he's nailed on, Smasher. Until then, it's pointless gambling.
        
        Golden Rule No 1 of FF: "Pick Players that Play."
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2. Elniñorules
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Solid team even with RVP. Needs one more Chelsea though
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  1. Jafalad
    10 years, 10 months ago
    Agree totally.
    
    If Lukakau is nailed on, I can switch Benteks out and upgrade Anelka.
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  2. Elniñorules
    10 years, 10 months ago
    Turner > Chester
    Snodders > Koren
    Mert > Ivano
    Anelka > JRod
    
    Would be my suggestions.
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    1. Jafalad
      10 years, 10 months ago
      Don't know much about Chester, Koren and 2 CHS defs might be a bit much. Is Anelka->JRod a bit sideways?
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      1. Elniñorules
        10 years, 10 months ago
        JRod has lot of upside and seems a proven player under the new manager. Can see Anelka taking a while to settle down.
        
        Chester and Brayford rotate pretty well. Ultimate uber-pair from the Championship this year.
        
        Koren's experience should help him a lot. Decent option at that price.
        
        0 goals against both the Milan clubs. Mourinho's defences are very stingy, also you 'll struggle to find another nailed-on DGW attacker methinks.
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        Jafalad
        10 years, 10 months ago
        Yes, I can see CHS being a great source of cs this season. Hard to call on their defs for both dgw games.
        
        Will look into Koren.
        
        Thanks again, Elninio!
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        Elniñorules
        10 years, 10 months ago
        Pleasure Jafa. Happy tinkering! The team is bound to change pending Bale/Rooney news.
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3. ccc
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Why no Kolo?
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  1. Jafalad
    10 years, 10 months ago
    Toure? Already have Liverpud coverage in Migs.
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    1. ccc
      10 years, 10 months ago
      At 5.0, I think Toure is a steal. I find doubling up on Liverpool defense as a smart early strategy. They have kept some clean sheets during the preseason.
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      1. Jafalad
        10 years, 10 months ago
        Not a fan of pre-season form, CCC, as it has never served me well in the past...at any point.
        
        Would rather go with the class players until the form sorts itself out.
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4. ccc
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Colback > Thomas
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  1. ccc
    10 years, 10 months ago
    Also Turner > Collins would give you good rotation with Shaw & Collins
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    1. Jafalad
      10 years, 10 months ago
      Many thanks. Not looked at Thomas but a Wham defender looks a good idea.
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5. Mull
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Defence is fine although slightly expensive.
  Snodgrass wasn't that great last year and I never once considered buying him. If Norwich play 2 up front he won't be as far up the pitch as he was last year.
  Nolan is OK but he didn't do much in the 2nd half of last year until the last game.
  Get rid of Colback immediately. Upgrade to Koren.
  Don't like Benteke or Anelka and I think RVP should be bought when Uniteds fixtures get better because imo he isn't good value if you don't captain him most game weeks.
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  1. Jafalad
    10 years, 10 months ago
    Hi Mullers,
    
    Agree about d - Luiz will be quickly downgraded to a uber in week 2-3.
    No, I was never interested in Snodders either but this is what you end up with when you have RVP and a CHS dgw.
    Nolan - good home form and has the fixtures. Will keep for now.
    Don't know this Koren - will need to find out. Thanks for the tip.
    I cap'n RVP most weeks tbf. Benteks has a dwg and was scoring goals for fun in the second half of last season.
    Agreed on Anelka - will upgrade in the Luiz downgrade manouevre.
    
    Thanks for the FFA/FBA. Very detailed response. Much obliged. ;
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smashy 'sophomore slum…
10 years, 10 months ago
Didn't catch most of the game, how did Chelsea look? Anyone stand out?
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1. tomfiend
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Schurrle's goal was great but apart form that his small performance was pretty woeful. Torres was hopeless as usual. Oscar and Hazard both Looking good on the ball. Ivanovic still charging forward like a beast.
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2. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Seriously have to back them for the league this year and I am not biased. My E/W bet on Ars is OK I think but I'm gonna put a big amount on Chelsk to win: they looked awesome.
  
  The only stink for me was Torres but that's an ongoing stink anyway. Lukaku made a cameo but looks like he was born to inherit the Drog clone crown. Mata was genius. Haz was heavenly. Ram was a stamina pace ridden giant amongst mortals. Moses was parting the sea on a regular basis.
  
  I just can't go on my only bother now is to guess the managers picks. Seriously great team this year.
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  1. bdwhite91
    10 years, 10 months ago
    Yeah Mou just shootin the poop saying City are favorites. It's gonna be a close one as always 🙂
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3. bdwhite91
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Hazard and De Bruyne
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4. SuperOsçarBaby
  10 years, 10 months ago
  the defense were stand out as always
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  1. Elniñorules
    10 years, 10 months ago
    Well said baby
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    1. SuperOsçarBaby
      10 years, 10 months ago
      thanks geezer 😉
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      1. Elniñorules
        10 years, 10 months ago
        Aren't you a Chelsea fan? Make it Super Oscar Baby pleaaaaaaseeeeee. That is what you were famous for.
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ccc
10 years, 10 months ago
With Mourinho's stated policy of rotation, are you reconsidering your Chelsea cover?

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/10221973/Jose-Mourinho-puts-his-faith-in-rotation-policy-to-boost-Chelseas-chase-for-trophies.html
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1. In Like Flynn.
  10 years, 10 months ago
  GW1 with the games they have, it has to be the most you can get.
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2. smashy 'sophomore slum…
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Hmm food for thought. I am standing with Hazard and Lukaku for the double still. Chelsea DGW's usually reward the risk takers, just from my experience last season. Of course most top teams will and must rotate but I bet Mourinho will still use his best choices more often generally speaking.
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bdwhite91
10 years, 10 months ago
What do you guys think of Shane Long? If SOT are injured in the back, he could have a nice game. Same with Morrison.
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1. ccc
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Too many good options up front to consider him imo
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  1. bdwhite91
    10 years, 10 months ago
    My other option are JRod or Hooper
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    1. ccc
      10 years, 10 months ago
      both of those are better options imo
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2. In Like Flynn.
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Too many better options I think BDW.
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  1. bdwhite91
    10 years, 10 months ago
    Probably :/ but he had a good game against Liverpool at the start of the season lol.
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    1. In Like Flynn.
      10 years, 10 months ago
      I prefer your JRod option above tbh. It just seems to move you more towards the template.
      So go with Long and good luck.
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      1. bdwhite91
        10 years, 10 months ago
        Yeah, cheers for the input 😀
        
        I'll have to figure it out. Everton conceded only 2 against Madrid, they could probably hold Norwich. I just don't buy into Anelka starting and I don't know that I want Cornelius. So many options!
        
        Ideally, I'd like to utilize all of my players and rotate my 3rd striker with my 5th mid.
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        In Like Flynn.
        10 years, 10 months ago
        That looks like a really good rotation potential for this year to me.
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What would Barton do?
10 years, 10 months ago
I must admit I like English clubs doing well as much as the next man but one better not win a European cup this year.
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goriuanx
10 years, 10 months ago
A bit off topic but I need advice.

My upgrade is coming up for my phone but I do not know which one to get.

It's between the HTC One/One mini, Galaxy S4/S4mini or the iPhone5.

Opinions?
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1. Keepz_27
  10 years, 10 months ago
  IPhone 5 is a horrible phone.
  Plenty of me mates have said they've had trouble with it.
  Once the battery dies they lose all their contacts.
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  1. Arsenal USA FC
    10 years, 10 months ago
    I say go for the for a Iphone 4 or 4s
    
    or buy a used one then get the 6 when it comes out
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    1. 7shadesofsmoke
      10 years, 10 months ago
      I would advise strongly against the iPhone 4 and i'd recommend steering clear of the 4s now. The reason I say this is the volume of people i have dealt with in recent months who find their iPhone 4 struggling to process the more demanding apps. iPhone 4s DOES have a quicker processor but IOS 7 has been announced for September and could well push the 4s to its limits. You are investing in a handset to see you through the best part of 2 years, i expect, so if you can afford to future proof yourself, do so.
      
      Apple are highly likely to announce a new handset (and rumours are already going into overdrive on what 'could' happen here. All pure speculation). You could get a cheaper deal on the 5 if this materialises, or, you could get the updated handset should it fall into your tariff requirements.
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  2. 7shadesofsmoke
    10 years, 10 months ago
    I have never seen this happen. I've worked in mobile phone retail since the first iphone was released and other than "I didnt back it up and now the phone is dead", which can be true of ANY phone, this is next to impossible.
    
    When you plug your phone into your computer and sync it, you create a backup (unless you uncheck the box)
    
    You can even back up to cloud storage wirelessly and contact files are minuscule.
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2. 7shadesofsmoke
  10 years, 10 months ago
  I work in a phone shop.
  
  1) What phone do you have now?
  2) What do you like/what would you change about it?
  3) What do you want your new phone to do (music, camera etc), and how seriously?
  4) How well does your tariff suit you (mins texts data vs cost)
  5) What is your budget?
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  1. goriuanx
    10 years, 10 months ago
    1) Sensation XE
    2) Like: Sound system, size. Change: Speed, resolution
    3) Much quicker, better sound system if possible, nice interface
    4) Currently on 600 mins, unlmtd texts + internet. 30 quid a month. Only use about 200 mins but need texts and constant use of internet.
    5) Up to £33 a month on a 18 month contract
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    1. 7shadesofsmoke
      10 years, 10 months ago
      I expect you'll end up with the HTC One.
      
      I have two colleagues using the One.
      One has always been Android, always likes to deviate from the crowd (anti apple, anti Samsung). He's a DJ and 2 weeks ago he used his One (which is the only phone to have its own built in amp, i believe) to play three songs of his set because he didnt have them on request. He, like you, had the sensation.
      The other was an iPhone user (like me). He went from the iPhone 4s to the One because he was tired of Apple rehashing what is essentially a very similar mobile phone solution year in, year out. He absolutely loves the HTC to the point that he applied (successfully) to be an HTC ambassador.
      
      If i were to leave the comfort of Apple (very high build quality and supreme customer services), I'd look for the HTC as it has got the next best feel in terms of build quality. The samsung interface is probably slightly nicer, imo, and the camera software has the edge, but i am not one for plastic over metal. It is an awesome phone and on paper, both HTC and Samsung's flagship devices trounce iPhone 5 (but you'd still never convince me to switch from Apple).
      
      ULTIMATELY, have a go on all three for as long as you can. Take your headphones, use them in a shop. All three are great (mini's i'd avoid where possible; lower spec), you wont be disappointed, whichever you choose.
      
      Oh, and I think you will probably have to consider a 24 month contract at that price but see what your retentions team say when you ask for your PAC or termination fee.
      
      hope this helps.
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      1. goriuanx
        10 years, 10 months ago
        Really want the HTC One but let's see if I can get a deal within that price range.
        
        Thanks a lot, mate!
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        7shadesofsmoke
        10 years, 10 months ago
        no problem.
        
        Let me know what you are offered and I'll get someone to look at the margins tomorrow.
        
        If there is profit in us beating your best offer, ill get a deal lined up at the nearest branch for you (and last i checked, we were giving out a media link thing, worth about £85 i think, with the handset - though im not sure if its still running).
        
        If I can't beat the deal after discounting the living daylights out of our propositions, then you are on to a winner already.
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        goriuanx
        10 years, 10 months ago
        Cheers!
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3. Del Monte
  10 years, 10 months ago
  galaxy s4 all the way, samsung have taken over the smartphone market
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  1. 7shadesofsmoke
    10 years, 10 months ago
    they've definitely put the most eggs in the most baskets!
    
    The s4 is a brilliant phone, and if camera was a priority I'd lean my recommendation this way. For an existing HTC user, looking for the best audio experience, i think the one will probably float the boat.
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4. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Get a pay as you go nokia.
  I love my phone It cost me £9.99 and I've had It for 5 years. I use it to make phone calls and to receive phone calls. I do not stare at it for ten hours a day. But I do have a funky game on it being a snake trying to eat dots which I play on the bus sometimes.
  
  Happy Days.
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  1. 7shadesofsmoke
    10 years, 10 months ago
    this is also a good idea.
    
    freedom from SNS, incredible battery and no need for any special care. I do this between iPhone releases so i can sell before a new one comes and chops its value, and it is awesome.
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    1. Clintymints
      10 years, 10 months ago
      + very handy for festivals!
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      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        10 years, 10 months ago
        true dat.
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5. Clintymints
  10 years, 10 months ago
  I'm liking the Sony Xperia or Iphone 4's myself
  
  As for losing contacts you can sync whole devices to a pc and I sync my contacts with google to make it easier to import any contacts on any phone
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Keepz_27
10 years, 10 months ago
Best Value for Money team i can think of

Cech (Boruc)
Mert, Coleman, Collins (Clyne/Brayford)
Hazard (C), Mirallas, Coutinho, Nolan (BK Kim)
Lukaku, Giroud, JRod

Money - 4.0

Trades.
Lukaku > Aspas GW2
Cech > Mignolet GW3
Nolan > Walcott GW5
JRod > Berbatov GW4

what do you guys think??
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1. Sánchez
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Planning 5 weeks on is pointless.
  Doesn't work. Tried it.
  Week 2 is ok given dgw-blank gw.
  But other than that, react, dont plan.
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  1. Keepz_27
    10 years, 10 months ago
    i get what you're saying but have you seen Nolan's first 4 games??
    Cardiff City (H), Newcastle (A), Stoke City (H), Southampton (A).
    
    and trading him out in GW5 to a Gunner makes perfect sense.
    Stoke City (H), Swansea (A), West Brom (A), Norwich (H), Crystal Palace (A)
    
    plenty of points to be got.
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2. Sánchez
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Why 4.0 bank if no RVP plan anyway?
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  1. Keepz_27
    10 years, 10 months ago
    to be honest i dont think you really need RVP, especially when the rest of your lines suffer.
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Arsenal USA FC
10 years, 10 months ago
Which Team is better?

A

Mignolet - Boruc

Coleman Ivanovic Mertesacker - Garrido Parr

Walcott Coutinho Hazard Mirallas - Kim

Giroud Lukaku Dzeko

B

Mignolet - Boruc

Coleman Toure Mertesacker - Garrido Parr

Walcott Coutinho Hazard Navas - Kim

Giroud Lukaku Dzeko
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1. In Like Flynn.
  10 years, 10 months ago
  A to start the season, I've tried to resist, but the Chelsea dbl is just too good to miss.
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  1. Arsenal USA FC
    10 years, 10 months ago
    Should i gamble with ivanovic or go safe with ashley cole?
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    1. TokyoRed 東京赤
      10 years, 10 months ago
      Cole should get 2 full games, Ivan more likely to bring attacking points. I'm going for both plus Hazard.
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      1. TheSteel
        10 years, 10 months ago
        damn thats a lot of cash in defence what does the rest of your team look like no RvP i assume
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    2. In Like Flynn.
      10 years, 10 months ago
      I'm going to have the gamble. He who dares.
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    3. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
      10 years, 10 months ago
      If I had to chose a def. Ivanovic for me_remember last season. I don't have that worry I'm going all out Chelsk attack.
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2. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
  10 years, 10 months ago
  A 100% + Arthur Scargill was a soldier for the working class men.
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3. Kenneth Tang
  10 years, 10 months ago
  I think A is always better than B. I fancy Ivanovic will outscore Toure and Mirallas will outscore Navas
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4. Keepz_27
  10 years, 10 months ago
  great teams, the only thing i'd change is Garrido/Parr.
  Clyne/Collins will rotate well.
  
  Toure IMO is the current partner with Agger, but from what i'm reading LFC seems to be bringing in a few CB's and that would drop Toure's playing time.
  
  Dzeko seems to be locked in according to Pellegrini, but i see that changing once Aguero is fit.
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Sánchez
10 years, 10 months ago
Funny. Since the week numbers next to our names vanished, so to have the 500 words essay posts.
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