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KPI Analysis – Lambert and Rodriguez

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Over the last few weeks, a combination of factors have elevated Southampton’s Jay Rodriguez into many pre-season Fantasy squads. The Saints’ kind opening run of fixtures has caught the eye, while Rodriguez’s more budget-friendly appeal over Rickie Lambert has also played a part in how we assess his potential across the Fantasy games. Having scored three times in the opening couple of summer friendlies, Rodriguez has been quick to hit form and as interest in the former Burnley man gathers, we use the Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to analyse the impact of Mauricio Pochettino on both Rodriguez and Lambert over the previous season.

As mentioned previously, the KPI helps us track certain key statistics which are indicative of a player’s form over a certain Gameweek range or season. Having ran the rule over Robin Van Persie’s impact at United compared to his final year with Arsenal, we delve into last season’s data to look at the Saints duo’s performances from Gameweek 1-22 under Nigel Adkins compared to Gameweek 23-38, when Pochettino was installed as the new man in charge at St Mary’s. By also utilising the Comparison Tool across the two periods, there’s plenty for Fantasy managers to mull over.

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  1. Tim Canterbury
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Quite like it

    http://postimg.org/image/e36dj9s9f/

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    1. Sánchez
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Similar to mine.

      Bony and michu though?
      Michu to mirallas and 1.5m to play with?

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    2. Alton E.
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Michu--> Mirallas, Snoddy or even Sess

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    3. Wheato182
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      treble chelsea, treble pool and double swansea?

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    4. Krionos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      No City, no Tottenham, no Man United??

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  2. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Another quick **repost** for the FPL draft league if you are interested (will try and organise the actual draft as late as possible, probably next Thursday/Friday before the opening weekend...)

    Trying to get an idea of how many people would be interested in joining a Draft League for the FPL this season. For those of you not familiar it is the system that a lot of the US fantasy games use. The basic idea is that there is only one of every player available, so only 1 Van Persie, 1 Bale etc and the managers each take turns selecting a player until they each have a full squad, i.e no player values or budgets. The game will be run on the FPL website (you'll have to get a second team!) and follow exactly the same rules.

    * Probably a max of 10 managers each picking a squad of 15 (as usual 2 GK, 5 DEF, 5 MID & 3 FOR)
    * Take turns picking players in pre determined draft order 1-10. Every player not picked is a Free Agent (FA)
    * FA's can be exchanged for players in your squad you no longer want. FA priority order is the reverse of the draft order (useful to have first pick of the free agents in January!)
    *Trades within the league are fine as long as they are no grossly one sided.

    What you reckon? Anyone keen or just completely confused? 🙂

    Send an email to fpldraftleague@gmail.com if you are interested and i'll keep you in the loop rather than clogging up FFS. Ta

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    1. tw
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      see my response on the last page. Conrad, TM245 and I are already running a draft league (3 divisions of 10 each but could expand it more). would you be interested in combining forces and adding a couple more divisions?

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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        That does seem like a good idea rather than me starting from scratch. You planning on running the whole thing on the FPL website via a second team?

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        1. tw
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          hey shoot me an email at lletsaw.netsirt@gmail.com and I'll forward you the email with details that we've been sending out

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          1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            Will do, cheers

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            1. Parm
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 10 months ago

              Hold on, who's TW?

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            2. cfreel
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 10 months ago

              can i get involved? not sure i understand fully but sounds pretty fun

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    2. TexanRed
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I have been doing this for a good few years now in the states where they have had a league running for over ten years and it gives you a whole new perspective on player fantasy football as a whole. I definitely recommend it for anyone who hasn't tried it before.

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  3. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Any clearer on who's better (not injured) - Clyne or Shaw?

    I've currently gone for Fonte, or is this a rubbish idea?

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    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      *better to start with?

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      It may be. Imo, Yoshida is who you need ...

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      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah was thinking that, but surely Fonte is ahead of OG Hooiveld?

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    3. Beautiful Game
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      if not injured clyne is better!!! better crossing and shooting!!!

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  4. Beautiful Game
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Lost on last page...how does this look???

    Foster, Boruc
    Cahill, Turner, Collins, Shaw, Chester
    Hazard, Walcott, Coutinho, Mirallas, Thomas
    Soldado, Lukaku, Dzeko

    Can't decide between Cahill OR Terry??? Who do you think will be better only for the dgw???

    P.S. don't have money for iva or cole.

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    1. Jrot94
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I personally dropped Foster to Mannone (assuming still have a good feel he's No 1) to go to Cole. Just don't see either Terry or Cahill getting both games.

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  5. vova
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Hey guys left my team for a bit, came back, tinkered and got this...

    Mignolet Boruc
    Kosc Collins Brayford Shaw Luiz
    Hazard Walcott Coutinho Snodgrass Kim
    Lukaku Soldado Dzeko

    0.5 in the bank

    I am worried about Soldado not starting because of the international before GW1. Is Dzeko woth a punt? Should I downgrade Kosc?

    Cheers.

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    1. daddybeak
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Is Lukaku nailed on to get consistent game time ?

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  6. King Kohli
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Hows this team looking?

    Mignolet / Lewis
    Lescott / Mertesacker / Toure / Brayford / Chester
    Coutinho / Oscar / Silva / Hazard / Quinn
    Lukaku / Soldado / Giroud

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    1. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Few too many gambles....oscar....quinn...soldado....lukaku? One or two would be ok but i tend to play a safer game 😉

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      1. King Kohli
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        With Lampard struggling to make the 1st game, only Oscar interests me from the Chelsea midfield, other than Hazard.
        Quinn is pure bench fodder, will be changed for someone who is nailed on.
        Soldado is a quality finisher and will do well @ Spurs. Also has great fixtures to help him get off to a flyer!
        Lukakau looks good for 1 start in the dgw atleast!

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    2. Alton E.
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Lescott seems like a good pick now.

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    3. Jairzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Quinnjured

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  7. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    1) Van Persie , R.V.W , Ramirez , Murner , Collins

    2) Soldado , Sturridge , Nolan , Mert, Coleman

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      1), with a soupçon of 2). 😉

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      1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        You simply have all the answers 😉

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      2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        I think it has come down to

        1) Silva , Soldado and Sturridge or 2) R.V.P , Jrod/anelka and Mirallas

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  8. Grubby
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Bloomberg's sports analysis of ALL FIXTURES is now available for EPL, La Liga, Serie A etc.

    This may be of great interest to those of you who take your fantasy footie seriously:

    https://www.bloombergsports.com/en/football?refr=ma2&utm_campaign=ma2&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=bbg

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    1. Eboue
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Do you feel that your username is sadly now redundant due to the chap's retirement? And cheers that is informative 🙂

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    2. Jairzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Betfair tells you the same thing.

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    3. Smarty Pants
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Lovely stuff, thanks.

      Some projections look strange though, e.g.:
      Possession Percentage
      LIV 49.7% STO 50.4% 😯

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  9. b3- bish bash bosh
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    repost please reply guys thanks
    if carroll is fit
    rmt/10
    boruc
    toure a.cole murner
    silva walcott hazard snodgrass
    aspas rvp carroll
    davies thomas chester bradford
    gw2 cole>collins
    gw3 carroll> soldado

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  10. cucumber
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    RMT please gents

    Mignolet (Boruc)

    Turner, Cuellar, Collins (Shaw, S Taylor)

    Hazard, Mata(C), Coutinho, Michu (Kim)

    Bony, Aspas, Soldado.

    opinions appreciated, feel free to criticize..

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    1. TexanRed
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I'm not buying in Aspas personally (also a pool fan fyi) but other than that I would say great team but question the double Swans with their horrid fixtures and whether or not Cuellar is nailed.

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  11. Big_Andy_GAWA
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Evening chaps,

    Is anyone considering selecting Krul to take advantage of some nice Newcastle fixtures after GW1?

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    1. Jairzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Not at that price.

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      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Krul and MacGregor for the first 6 or so looks good for 9.5 combined.

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    2. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      He's in my team right now. I have Mannone starting GW1, but after that it's Krul all the way. Great fixtures and back to fitness, Newcastle have it in them to be a great defence.

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      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah, he or Santon look good...

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  12. iron2010
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    1. Ashley Cole / Bony
    or
    2. Brayford / RVP

    Thinking start with one and change to two after first week ?

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    1. b3- bish bash bosh
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      sounds good except i would switch bony wih somebody with good gw1 fixture

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      1. iron2010
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers. May look at soldado as Tottenham have a couple decent fixtures. Although I recon Bony is going to have a great year.

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        1. b3- bish bash bosh
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          yeah but wait until the fixtures improve

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    2. TexanRed
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Ifd you are playing FPL then one is 3.5m more than the other!!!!!!! I think you need to put it in a bit more perspective to get a proper opinion from anyone.

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      1. iron2010
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Would be grateful for opinion Texan

        Mig (Saints sub)
        Ashley Cole, mert, shaw, coleman, reid
        Coutinho, hazard, Jarvis, Walcott, Barkley
        Anelka Soldado Strurridge

        Left 2 mill in bank because I am very nervous without RVP

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        1. TexanRed
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Any time Iron 🙂

          Two points I would make is that you seem a little heavy at the back with at least a 5.0 and a 4.5 on your bench, maybe 2 x 5.0. Secondly I don't see the value in leaving 2m in the bank, you don't have 12m striker and so you need to make at least two changes to get RVP in anyway and so why not enjoy the extra money until you make that decision (which is going to be GW4 at the earliest and maybe GW6 onwards). If you just spend the 2m then Jarvis-> Mirallas or Anelka->Lambert, if you trim at the back then suddenly you are looking at the your def bench getting a little weaker but Jarvis-> Silva/Michu etc and you have the dream team midfield.

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  13. junitrules
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Evening All, what's crackin'

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    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Nuts on a fire 😛

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      1. junitrules
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Sounds painful

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        1. Jafooli
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Not ideal...

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  14. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Defs & Mids all starting to look pretty much the same, however huge variety in the forwards.....

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    1. Eboue
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Indeed, I'd say 8/10 teams on this site now with a Chelsea defender, Collins and shaw, mirallas, hazard, Walcott

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      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        I'd say Coutinho & Oscar and Thomas & Kim are also edging into that territory now.

        Guess the best forwards and you will have a great FFS rank early doors.....

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    2. junitrules
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      It does seem to be all about the FWD line now, so many options!

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      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        I probably have about three or four variations (each with different players) I'd be happy to start with up top......

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        1. junitrules
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Yeah, I'm currently debating between Dzeko and Aspas

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    3. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      that's the beauty of RVP's price. If bale's still here this time next week, there'll be a lot more variety in the mids as well.

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      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        This is true......Bale is potential massive spanner....

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        1. Mílanista
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Not for some

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          1. Jafooli
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            * in my statement 😉

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        2. The Mandalorian
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          bale is a no go right now

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    4. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Yeah, there's all these RMTs being posted any most of them are looking identical.

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  15. The Sarjeant
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    RMT please! This is assuming Bale does leave.

    Szczesny (Given)
    Terry Toure Shaw (Santon Brayford)
    Coutinho Walcott Mirallas Silva Hazard
    Aspas Lukaku (Ruiz)
    Aspas to Bony when Suarez returns
    Lukaku to Lambert GW2

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    1. junitrules
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      IF Toothy returns

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      1. The Sarjeant
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah I suppose. Either way ill probably make the switch

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  16. Fin
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Boruc / Foster

    Ivanovic / Coleman / Collins / Clyne / Brayford

    Hazard / Coutinho / Walcott / Mirallas / Brady

    Dzeko / Soldado / Lukaku

    Thoughts?

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    1. Wii not fit
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      You must have a fair amount of money left over? Not counted but it just seems that way...

      Brady > Kim

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  17. Vernon Anita-Dobson
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Dilemma that I need advise on: Mata and Hooper or Lukaku and Coutinho??

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    1. junitrules
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      The latter

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      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        This...

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    2. daddybeak
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Option B if Lukaku is a starter

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  18. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    With Nastasic out for a little while, has anyone considered going with a Chelsea defender GW1 and then switching to whoever looks good in the City defence (at less than Kompany's 6.5) GW2?

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    1. Jairzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I think I have considered every possible move there is to consider in this game!

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    2. Darth
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Aye, defo

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    3. The Sarjeant
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I'm looking at Terry to Zabaleta GW2

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  19. Clintymints
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    I made a relaxing alarm tone for your phone if anyone is interested - https://www.dropbox.com/s/tvcwmho4rvpk5rm/Amazing-Alarm-.mp3

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    1. Jairzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I think I have considered every possible move there is to consider in this game!

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      1. Jairzinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Reply fail to bed knobs

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        1. Clintymints
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          I like turtles

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  20. King Kohli
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Pick two out of these:
    Giroud
    Coutinho
    Dzeko(lf news of him nailed on)
    Walcott

    Money no issue

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    1. junitrules
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      In my opinion (and in my team)

      Walcott & Giroud, Although to spread the risk out a bit then Walcott and Dzeko, or Cout and Giroud

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    2. arcticjunkie1
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Walcott/Coutinho

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    3. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Coutinho, walcott

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      1. FF Dirtbag
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        This^

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        1. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Yep, this

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    4. SPorting
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Yeah. Those two choices look OK.

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  21. junitrules
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Malmo 0-0 Swansea

    Here's another facet to Wilfried Bony's game, as the striker makes three clearing headers deep inside his own box as Malmo force a few corners. Didier Drogba style defending from the big man. For £12m Swansea have got a useful asset at the back as well as up top.

    Potential additional BPS if he does this in the league too?

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    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Maybe, but I'd rather see him stay up front to score me some goals.

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      1. junitrules
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah, but if he scores/assists AND makes some defensive clearances then the chances of getting bonus points is much higher

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        1. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Oh indeed. I still would rather him wait in a normal striker position though for any potential breaks from the corner though. But yeah it's better than nothing.

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    2. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I don't think clearances count for as much in the new system but it all helps.

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      1. junitrules
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah I think it's like 4 or 8 clearances for a BPS, but it helps, like you say

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  22. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    The random punter who'll be highest scorer in GW1?

    I'm still going for Larsson.....

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    1. junitrules
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Maiga

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    2. FF Dirtbag
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Weimann

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      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        gotta be this^^

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    3. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Lallana

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    4. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Danny Graham 😛

      Nah, never gonna happen

      It'll be a West Ham or Tonev

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    5. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Gabby.

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    6. Krionos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Ivanovic.

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  23. tw
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    snowman - missed your question on the last page so i'll reply here. there's no league that you join. we run a live scorecard and tables that automatically update thanks to Pratik. pulls scores from your fpl team but you don't have to be in an fpl league.

    check out a gw scorecard:http://preciselyme.com/fpl/epl.php
    and the live tables:http://preciselyme.com/fpl/epl-table.php

    both are really nice. Pratik's work on this has been immensely helpful!

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  24. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone having Hammers in there plans would do well to make sure they only have 2 players or no players. imo.

    a/ The only 2 players you should consider are Jaask and Adrian as your 2 picks, offering guaranteed game time for your G/K position. Also, you know both players are going to see a lot of action (West Ham) ! So new Baps system could reap rewards.

    b/ No need to bother about rotating G/K's you will always have one playing. Esp. Jaask a good point scorer in FPL.

    c/ Do you really want a West Ham play outfield player in your team! No of course you don't, as you have seen them play recently and before. And in your heart you know that the newly promoted sides are on a similar level if not better.

    I could do a similar synopsis on Saints but I doubt you'll listen

    So pick Jaask and Adrian and forget about your keeper worries, then concentrate on getting your exciting outfield together. Done.

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Doosra likes this post

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    2. junitrules
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I got Collins

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      1. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        This

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    3. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Don't agree about no outfield players. Collins is the same price as Adrian and 1m cheaper than Jussi. A starting 4.5m defender in a defensively strong team with good fixtures is a decent pick.

      In the attacking spots Nolan is a super flat track bully and Carroll was back in form late last season. For their prices I don't see how they can't be considered as options.

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Jarvis to be one of the bargains of the seaons

        *touches wood*
        *rubs rabbit's foot*
        *walks round ladder*

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        1. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          :):

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      2. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        My point is a personal one really and It goes with the gut that the Hammers will be mixing it with the new boys to stay up this season.

        None of there players, bar Jaask/Adrian, offer any confidence from watching the way they play the great game. Have them both or none at all. Just heart felt opinion.

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        1. Mílanista
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Jussi/Adrian's points will come primarily from clean sheets so how can their defenders not give you confidence from an FPL perspective?

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          1. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            The only saving factor I have with the Hammers defense is the Baps scored from there keepers. With the odd clean sheet but I want attacking returns from my defenders.

            Are there any Hammers defenders from last season that should convince me otherwise?

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    4. IfYouTinkerYou'llHaveA…
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Boooo down with this sort of thing (carefull now!)

      What about the rats pre season assists? If AC is fit for the start he's be a great differential with put fixtures. A punt on Morrison? Nolan is pretty consistent.

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      1. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Had Rat think he is the one shining hope for the Hammers and was reasonable in there two recent friendlies. But I don't think there football warrants any investment except perhaps my suggestions. imo.

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    5. Jönny
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      10m to have a West Ham keeper every week? Doesn't seem like great value.

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Especially when you can get a Liverpool one for the same price

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      2. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        It's OK by me to not have to worry about that position all season. 10k no worries.
        And I personally hope Jaask keeps that position, but if he don't I am covered.

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        1. IfYouTinkerYou'llHaveA…
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          What is west ham get a double gameweek? You'll be a bit restricted with out aaaaaaadrian( best rocky voice) clogging up the 3rd hammer spot

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          1. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            If Hammers get a D/GW I'll be looking closely at the other team regardless of who they are.

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            1. Jönny
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 10 months ago

              This doesn't really tally with your desire to lock in a West Ham keeper...

              Not feeling this idea I'm afraid. You can have Mignolet+4.0 for 0.5 less, or Mig and a playing keeper for the same, or two rotating 4.5ers for a whole million less.

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  25. bdwhite91
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Would any of you go without Bale and RVP if Bale is set to stay?

    Would Soldado be enough? Uuuuugh

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    1. Epic Fail
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I would because I've got my team sort of planned without Bale and I can't be arsed to think of another team.

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      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Same here, although if he stays I know I'll totally screw my squad to get him in and not think through the rest.....

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    2. Mílanista
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Bale is in the team until he catches a flight to Madrid.

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      1. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        ^This

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    3. junitrules
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Not having Bale has opened up a lot more options in MID

      I think 2 decent MIDs can do better than Bale & cheapo MID

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    4. mr gruber
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Yes, the boat is rocked sufficiently for things to fall differently.

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    5. Champ
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      if bale stays he is in 4sure and rvp is out. Equally 4sure.

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  26. K.Jabba 88
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Any remote chance Essien will play either game? Jose seems to like him

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    1. junitrules
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Quite possibly. I think he will play some part, perhaps not more than 80mins though

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  27. Scroobius Mac
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Spurs won 11 (or possibly 12) - 0 in a training ground friendly.
    Soldado got a hat-trick.
    Carlton Cole scored twice.
    Yep, Carlton Cole.

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Link?

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      1. Scroobius Mac
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        https://twitter.com/stuartlkearney

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 15 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Cheers. You probably would have scored 3 too. 🙂

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    2. junitrules
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Eh? What is he doing there?

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      1. Scroobius Mac
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Been training with the squad apparently.

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        1. junitrules
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Crazy stuff, I suppose he is without a club now

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    3. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      ah Carlton Cole

      Took him for DGW and P5d before it was in.

      Then benched Bale for him in DGW

      Bale 2 C. Cole 6 😎

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  28. 1justlookin
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    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Who do you guys expect to be on top for bonus points this season from these positions? -

    GK's ............................
    Def's............................
    Mid's............................
    Forw............................

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Bonus points are overrated. I'd rather FPL points. Baines most baps in defenders.

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      1. simsey
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Au contraire, I reckon Bonus points are underrated.
        A lot of players got upwards of 20 BP's last season
        A defender needs 5 more clean sheets or a fwd needs 5 more goals to get those points.
        Or someone needing 7 assists extra!!! 7 assists on its own is considered a good season so 21 BP's should never be underestimated.

        And if youre having a good season you can have 7,8,9 players in your squad get those pts for you - its at least 200 pt difference at season ebd when you think of captains getting double too.

        Sorry mate but youre way off the mark here...

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    2. Krionos
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Mignolet
      Baines
      Silva
      RVP

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    3. pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Mignolet
      Baines
      Bale/Hazard
      Benteke

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    4. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      No idea, Ruddy?
      Baines
      Bale (Hazard)
      RVP

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  29. simsey
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Thought this was interesting. AQUAFRESCA had a poll a few pages back to pick from teh following players. The score after 11 votes was:

    Walcott(10) -- Giroud (1)
    Hazard (11) -- Lukaku (1) includes 1 point each where both were voted
    Coutinho (5.5) -- Sturridge (5.5) includes 1/2 pt each for a not sure
    Bale (3.5) -- Soldado (8.5) includes 1 pt each for both voted and 1/2 pt each for a ?
    Michu (3) -- Bony (7) includes 0 pts for a 'neither'
    Nolan (6) -- Carroll (4) includes 0 pts for a 'neither'
    Baines (2) -- Mirallas (9)

    - The shocker for me is that most people think Mirallas will outscore Baines for the same money. Mirallas will need a 170pt season judging Baines previous exploits - thats NEVER gonna happen..
    And Baines has Penos. freekicks, corners and cleansheets, get Baines in your teams folks!

    - Other surprise is Soldado over Bale, it was a tight call when I voted but Soldado 8.5 to 3.5 ahead. I dont think he'll get close to Bales total last year (249) or the yr before (195) but he is cheaper.....and Bale will likely be gone anyway I suppose...

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    1. b3- bish bash bosh
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      soldado is 9.5 mate

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      1. Zat Knight Rises
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        And are you sure Baines is not 2 million?

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        1. simsey
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          good answer 🙂

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      2. simsey
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        His price is 9.5 yeah, but I wasn't talking about his price...

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    2. A.T
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Mirallas is on free kicks now mate and we don't know whose on pens anymore.

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      1. A.T
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Who's

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      2. simsey
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Mirallas is on 'some' free kicks but why do you say Baines isnt on Penos?
        Baines is still the peno taker

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        1. A.T
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          I can only say what I've seen. I can't second guess Martinez.

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    3. K.Jabba 88
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Baines will be at Man U by the start of the season, so wont have all the set pieces

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      1. simsey
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        IF that happens then fair enough, I'm assuming above he'll still be at Everton tho...

        If he's at Man U then its 50/50 for me. Baines would be an attacking machine at United. They typically defend less cos they have the ball more often.
        And United score the most set piece goals so that would suit Baines too...
        We'll see

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  30. applebonkers
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    • 14 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    based on tonight i don't think we'll be seeing too much of pozuelo and michu in the same starting lineup. pozuelo doesn't really have the legs for the wing and just cramps the space around michu when he comes inside

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    1. pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Pozuelo will only be an impact sub imo.

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    2. Shady Ady
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      looks like a hell of a player though, but i agree

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