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26 September 2013 2859 comments
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With leagues across Fantasy Premier League (FPL), Sky Sports and Sun Dream Team there is plenty to catch up on following the international break. We look at those who have excelled during Gameweek 5 and those who are a little richer after having a great week in our PlayON game.

Fantasy Premier League

We have a new entry straight in at top spot in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) game. Hemant Gosavi racked up 57 points last weekend, with Chelsea duo Oscar and John Terry both returning double-figure hauls, while Swansea’s Ben Davies and Arsenal’s in-form Aaron Ramsey also produced as Hemant clinched fifth spot in the overall standings, with 378 points so far.

Tarik Alibou sits in second after a Gameweek 5 score of 59. Seven of his players scored five points or more, with Yaya Toure, Per Mertesacker, Ross Barkley and Davies his chief protagonists. Stuart Hartley slips to third despite double-figure hauls from both Michu and Mesut Ozil in midfield, Ed C rockets into fourth in the Scout league after an incredible 82 points last weekend and Hafisi Nazir completes the top five, sitting on 359 points overall. Thanks to the efforts of our featured managers, Fantasy Football Scout remains at the top of the best leagues – the code to join is 1580-1106.

Wasana Busby moves to the top of the Fantasy Football Scout Members league with an overall score of 340 – Barkley, Toure, Terry and Jan Vertonghen all delivered last weekend. Corey Silveira slips to second after a 40-point haul in Gameweek 5, while Ivan Heneghan is a new entry in third spot – Per Mertesacker and Michu were his main performers from the previous weekend’s action.

In the Contributors and Moderators league, Andy is back at the top, with his faith in big-money defenders Vertonghen and Leighton Baines proving a wise decision. Big Dunc moves into second after playing his wildcard – the decision to captain Ozil harvested 28 of his 65 points in Gameweek 5.

Sky Sports Fantasy Football

Nick Whitrid remains in pole position in our Sky Sports league. Having reached the summit last week, he has now moved 22 points ahead of second-placed Leo Reid on 435 points; Nick in joint-sixteenth in the overall standings. In third place in the Scout league is Josie O’Neil, who is four points off Leo on 409 points. The winner of our Sky league, which is top of the league of leagues, wins £1,000. To join, visit Sky Sports Fantasy Football and key in League Name: FFScout, League Code: 8000112.

The Sun Dream Team

Lee Walpole remains at the top of our Sun Dream Team with a score of 431 points – his ploy to load up on six Spurs and three Arsenal players has certainly proven the correct tactic so far. Paul Williams is back in second on 397 points – all 11 of his players are from Tottenham – while John David Nicol takes third spot, with all but two of his players representing the north London duo. To join visit The Sun Dream Team, league name: Fantasy Football Scout, password: ReWOZhn1T1 and PIN: 8061654.

PlayON

Chris Robinson was the winner of PlayON’s £1,000 guaranteed game last weekend. He picked up a haul of £300 thanks to his decision to load up on three of Chelsea’s backline and Leighton Baines, while Stephane Sessegnon, Bacary Sagna and Yohan Cabaye – all highlighted in our picks article last week – ensured Chris was in the money. Tony Biswas earned second spot and a cash prize of £200, while Lionel Payne’s third place finish resulted in a £119 pay-out.

In our exclusive Fantasy Football Scout PlayON £2 game a total of £114 was on the table. Chris Robinson cleaned up here, too, earning £39.74, while Paul Thornden (£26.64) and Jason Turner (£20.16) took second and third spot respectively.

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  1. RocketMan
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    could i get some help on who to bench

    Migs, (gazz)
    coleman, nasty, ferdinand, clyne, (rosenior)
    michu, ozil, eriksen, brady, arnautovic
    rooney, suarez (c), lukaku

    I need two more please.

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    1. Back to Back Ballacks
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Brady Arnautovic, make Arn first sub as Ferdinand will hardly play imo.
      Is this a WC team?

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      1. RocketMan
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        ye it is, so you think play erikesen? why won't rio play, shall i change him?

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        1. Back to Back Ballacks
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          I reckon he will be rested in alot of home league games (recurring back injury I think).
          Don't think he played alot last year and can see the same again plus he's shite at the moment and his attitude sucks right now aswell, he is however going up for alot more corners recently so maybe his back isn't as bad as it was.
          It's also 4:40am so...............

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          1. RocketMan
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            jet lag, just been down in NZ. no better way to spend my friday morning than right here 🙂

            Is there anyone else you would recommend? no money in the bank

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            1. Back to Back Ballacks
              • 15 Years
              12 years, 6 months ago

              I didn't mean you , I meant me!
              Nastasic, Rangel, Huth.......with that squad you could gamble on Kolarov, he could be a massive points scorer if he keeps playing (I don't know story with Clichy)

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              1. RocketMan
                • 13 Years
                12 years, 6 months ago

                ye i don't like none nailed on players, 1 point run outs hurt!! please say you've been to bed already!

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                1. Back to Back Ballacks
                  • 15 Years
                  12 years, 6 months ago

                  No, screaming baby keeping me up!

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                  1. RocketMan
                    • 13 Years
                    12 years, 6 months ago

                    ooo tough times, but good times!!

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    2. The Gravless Sheik of Dream…
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Brady and eriksen

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    3. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Arnau and Brady.

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      1. RocketMan
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        you think eriksen will outscore brady and arnau?? finding it hard to bench those two, they're dangerous for their teams.

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        1. Jafalad
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Eriksen is very influential for Spuds though. I watched him on his debut and his stats were amazing. He's the one player on w/c I fear for not having.

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          1. RocketMan
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            just afraid jose will do his usual shut up shop dull football though

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            1. Jafalad
              • 16 Years
              12 years, 6 months ago

              Fair point. I guess it's that image I have of Spuds as an out and out attacking team going back to the Hoddle era.

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              1. RocketMan
                • 13 Years
                12 years, 6 months ago

                haha what about the Jol era 😉 I still have have team in mind, or at least i wish they were like that! both yours and back to back ballacks performances in past seriously swing the choice into what you guys say though.

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                1. Jafalad
                  • 16 Years
                  12 years, 6 months ago

                  Take no notice of what I say! Back your gut instincts - good luck 😛

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                  1. RocketMan
                    • 13 Years
                    12 years, 6 months ago

                    cheers, guts saying bench arnau and eriksen.. but hull, i must be mental!

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  2. FantasyFreak
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    a) Nasty walker Ferdinand [Ferdinand not nailed on]

    b) Nasty/Zab Dawson Vidic [Dawson not nailed on]

    c) Nastasic Kosc/Mert Vidic [All nailed on but no Spurs]

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    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      A

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    2. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      B if we can assume Dawson retains his place.

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  3. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    I think i'm done with my WC selection.

    Migs Lewis
    Baines Williams Fonte Wilson 4.0
    Ozil Michu Arnau Barkley Ravel
    Suarez Rooney Giroud.

    Yep, no CHE/TOT/MCI players i know (wish i can get a TOT defender for taht Williams' spot) but can't have them all, right?

    On another note, 4-3-3 is the new 3-4-3.

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    1. UnitednationsXI
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      dont really like it, sorry!

      dont think ravel will hold his place plus horrible fixtures
      arnau and barkley dont rotate well at all

      how about gettin coleman and upgrade arnau to erikson? funds permitting

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      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Ravel won't play much for me in the near future. I think he has the potential to become Sterling/Puncheon of last season, if he can cement a place in the starting line up.

        arnau and barkley dont rotate well but i'd play the one with relatively easier fix.

        I can do that, actually. But sorry, Baines is locked in my team now. 😉

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    2. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Compare my current W/C effort:

      Ming/Borat

      Burner, Baines. Dawson, Clyne, Gabbidon

      Ozil, Brady, Michu, Whitts, Barkley

      Suaz, Giroud, Roonpig.

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      1. Elniñorules
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        3 budget mids + 3 budget defs + 1 not fully nailed on Dawson. Why Jafs?

        Too many big hitters all around isn't helping but fair play if you feel all of them will bang in the points.

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        1. Jafalad
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Hehe...you were critiscising me for no Liverpud yesterday! 😕

          I'm assuming Dawson will play. Two of those "budget" defs will never play and one of those "budget" mids will never turn out either.

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          1. Elniñorules
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            Hehe...What happened to the era of the ubers?

            Just feels you're going to need 2 transfers to get any other good mid. What happens when you want Walc/Oscar/HBA/Eriksen, etc in the future? Would try to maintain the flexibility of the team. You're gonna have to chose between baines and Suarez

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            1. Jafalad
              • 16 Years
              12 years, 6 months ago

              I'm not drawn to Oscar as I just don't see him as a ff asset.
              Likewise HBA who I have warned others off for weeks.
              Eriksen is the only one appeals tbh. That's the problem: there are no decent mids this year.

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              1. Elniñorules
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                12 years, 6 months ago

                Early days, your majesty. You should know best. Mids will come good 🙂

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                1. Jafalad
                  • 16 Years
                  12 years, 6 months ago

                  Awwww, schucks, El Ninios...you are such a nice poster 🙂

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      2. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Pretty similar.

        I can do William & Fonte > Dawson & Clyne and we'd probably end up being the template!

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        1. Jafalad
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Why would you have Willaims and Fonte ahead of my two boys anywayz?

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          1. NABIL - FPL otai
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            Williams good fix after Arsenal.

            BPS favours the CBs these days.

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            1. NABIL - FPL otai
              • 13 Years
              12 years, 6 months ago

              But i might chicken out and get your pair in the end..they way of the Elite 😛

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              1. Jafalad
                • 16 Years
                12 years, 6 months ago

                Williams is a good shout but I just feel Clyne at 4.4 can do the same job for you and save you some money.

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    3. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      I like the concept of 433 but not confident your team can manage it most weeks. I wouldn't trust the Swans/Soton defence to keep a CS every week.

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      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Swans and Soton have pretty good fixtures. If Williams don't play against Arsenal this week (which something i don't mind), i'd have Baines, Wilson & Fonte at home. You're right, not the best D to keep CS every week but i like it being top-heavy 😉

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    4. Scoredelario
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Pretty similar to mine in some ways

      Boruc Westwood

      Baines Coleman walker terry Turner
      Michu ozil Arnau Barkley ravel
      Giroud sturridge rooney

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  4. bdwhite91
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Bench 2 of these

    Koscielny
    P. Hernandez
    Brady
    HBA
    Dawson

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    1. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Hernandez and Brady

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      1. bdwhite91
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers. I'm concerned about Koscielny though cause he's been awful! Michu and Bony in form.

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        1. smashy 'sophomore slum…
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Bench him. You know Swans will score.

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  5. Mak_Gold
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Play Koscielny or Collins?

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      1. bdwhite91
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Collins

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      2. Jafalad
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Collins. ARS seem to let the odd goal in.

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        1. Mak_Gold
            12 years, 6 months ago

            Thanks.

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        2. smashy 'sophomore slum…
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Collins. Arse will concede, as they will be more worried about attacking. Plus Swans rounding into form.

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        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Morning lads!

        That great feeling when u log into your team & see your injured player is unflagged!

        WARD....u legend! 😆

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        1. Jafalad
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Now that he's unflagged himself, the question is: will you ever play him?

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            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            Prolly he'll be on my bench all the time.Can't ask more from a 4.0!
            Bt that feeling....u know, when literally everyone in your squad are out injured! 🙂

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        2. smashy 'sophomore slum…
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          I mean he's no Demel 😉

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      3. thorvaldsson
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        I know Everton did a few weeks ago but can Spurs really keep a blank against Chelsea? Or should I just give Ward a chance against Southampton and bench Dawson?

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        1. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Play Dawson if you got him.

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          1. thorvaldsson
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            Palace look childish at the back your probably right.

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        2. Jafalad
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Spuds defensive stats indicate they are most miserly of d's.

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      4. Acquafresca
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Draft 4... getting close.

        Migs, Lewis
        Baines, Ferdinand, Dawson, Clyne, Burner
        Ozil, Michu, Ramsey, Barkley, Whitts
        Wazza, Suarez, Lukaku

        Thoughts??

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          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Looks fine.Are u on a Wildcard?

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          1. Acquafresca
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            Aye.

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        1. Jafalad
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          I'm giving you a score of 11/15, Acqua, using my W/C team as the "control."

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          1. Acquafresca
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            I'll take that. What would you change?

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            1. Jafalad
              • 16 Years
              12 years, 6 months ago

              Haha...see my "control" w/c team above 😉

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        2. Elniñorules
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Very nice. I like it.

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        3. smashy 'sophomore slum…
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Worthy of the elite 😉

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        4. UnitednationsXI
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          looks good, chose brady over whitts? cardiff have tough fixturs
          i would choose a swan def over dawson...you wont need the swan def this but from next gw, their fix are amazing for a long time

          other option is Ozil + lukaku >> erikson/oscar + Giroud...actually i really like this...ozil will have a good season but i reckon giroud will have an even better one and he is cheaper. lukaku may not start

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        5. TokyoRed 東京赤
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Ferdinand and Ramsey would worry me, also on a wc. Ferdinand for game time although he's been fine so far and Ramsey surely can't keep it up can he?

          That said Ramsey is one I am worried about.

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        6. Heels_Over_Head
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          would trade out Ferdinand for more nailed on Arsenal defender maybe

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      5. john25
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Does Van Ginkel being out for 6 months suggest that Lampard will be more nailed on now?

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        1. UnitednationsXI
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          they still have to play 2 from essient mikel ramires lampard

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          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Lampard will be playing the majority. Bt not all.

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        2. Oscar the Crouch
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          I am torn between going Lampard or Brady this week, Lampard rested in the cup game and his last 90 minutes was against Man U suggesting Mourinho will bring him out for the big games.

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          1. Tezmoore
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            My gut says Lampard, but it did last week too 🙁

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        3. ccc
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          I'm avoiding Chelsea forwards and midfield, same with City.

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      6. UnitednationsXI
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Have narrowed it down...how does this one look?

        A:
        Boruc • Myhill
        Evra • burner • wilson • murner • Baines
        brady • Michu • erikson • barkley • Ramsey
        Giroud • Rooney • Suarez

        I think its about 9/10...players i would have really liked to get, a swan def and ozil......another option is to do
        B: Baines + murner + barkley >> coleman • chico • Miralas? or
        C: Baines + murner + barkley + suarez >> coleman • chico • Oscar • Sturridge

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      7. dimas np
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        If you got to pick one last man in your starting line-up this week, who do you start? Thanks

        a) Brady vs WHU (H)
        b) Ramsey vs SWA (A)
        c) Walker vs CHE (H)
        d) Ward-Prowse vs CRY (H)

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          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Brady

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          1. dimas np
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            Yeah I got Brady now.. but Im affraid Ramsey still continuing the sreak.. hehehe.. and I also have Paulinho that I will start this week.. is Paulinho a good start ahead of Brady and Ramsey? thanks a lot for responding..

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      8. Scoredelario
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        OK everyone ignored me in prime time but I know DZ are my friends 😀

        Rmwctplease

        Boruc Westwood

        Baines Coleman walker terry Turner
        Michu ozil Arnau Barkley ravel
        Giroud sturridge rooney

        4-3-3 most weeks of course although might bench terry for Barkley this week

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        1. Elniñorules
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          13/15

          Very close to the perfect team. Would consider Mig + Evra/Vidic over Boruc + Baines

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          1. Elniñorules
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            and downgrading Westwood > 4.0

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            1. Jafalad
              • 16 Years
              12 years, 6 months ago

              and don't forget to have a go at his three budgeritoes in midpark 😛

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              1. Elniñorules
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                12 years, 6 months ago

                Hence not the perfect team 😉 Also he can confidently play 433 every week.

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          2. Scoredelario
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            Thanks! Unfortunately baines was first on my wishlist even before the goals (I know, sounds like bollockZ haha) so can't take your advice. I'll keep eyes peeled for Liverpool defenders though

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            1. Elniñorules
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              12 years, 6 months ago

              Good luck!

              433 seems a great strategy and you've nailed it.

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        2. smashy 'sophomore slum…
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Oh you know that do ya?

          Seems great tbh. Double Everton

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          1. smashy 'sophomore slum…
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            I mean to say, double Everton, brave move but risky. I wish you luck.

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        3. UnitednationsXI
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          - dont need two eve defenders
          - ravel wont play

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        4. Acquafresca
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          No need for Baines + Coleman. Swap Coleman with Dawson

          Replace Westwood with SOU 4.0

          Ravel > Whitts.

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            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            Acqua..do you think Baines is worth 2.5 more than Coleman?

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          1. Scoredelario
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            Thanks. Yes kelvin Davies might be wise - I was thinking westwood for the games when southampton rock up to old trafford etc but prob not worth 0.5. Thanks for advice.

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        5. Jafalad
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          I'll score you 8/15.

          Two EVR defs.
          No back up gk.
          Would gamble on Dawson ahead of Walker.
          No Suaz.

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          1. Scoredelario
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            Ca't sell coleman (had since gw1 and he is immense) and want baines
            westwood is a backup gk is he not?
            i only chose walker after pressing members stats for defensive creativity - it is aboslutely ridiculous how far ahead he is of everyone in the game. 23 mins per chance created
            Yeah I am wondering rooney v suarez

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            1. Jafalad
              • 16 Years
              12 years, 6 months ago

              Erm...you can sell Coleman. You'll have to if you want to upgrade Studge for Suaz.

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              1. Scoredelario
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 15 Years
                12 years, 6 months ago

                thank you for the advice. That's the beauty of this game. No definitive answer and plenty of disagreements.

                I think baines and coleman will both score well so I am keeping them. I also love sturridge whose points per minute was higher than suarez last season. Yes I'm a stats whore

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        6. Heels_Over_Head
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          seems the right team & strategy for this season

          might go the extra mile to Evra over Terry if you could, but guessing there isn't the moeny for it

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        7. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Same mid so i like it. 😀

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        8. ccc
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Ravel? punt or nailed on now? Looks fine though. Walker to Dawson to save funds.

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      9. Scoredelario
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        I've decided against mignolet since gks don't rake in the bonus like defs so I prefer cheap gk who as a by product tend to get more save points.

        Thoughts?

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        1. Heels_Over_Head
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Marshall & Westwood

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        2. smashy 'sophomore slum…
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Not the worst idea. I started with Boruc and Foster and seemed to backfire immediately but Boruc may just be a great number one option, thus saving me the .9 invested in Foster for no good reason.

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        3. ccc
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          It feels good to own Migs. At least I got one thing right.

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      10. Alonso The Great Midfielder
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        just realized that spurs had 4 cs out of 5.....why didnt i realize earlier????

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        1. Jafalad
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Your mind is on other matters, possibly?

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        2. ccc
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          exactly why I am getting Walker or Dawson.

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        3. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Sot got 3 out of 5..and have pretty, pretty fixtures next too. Get Boruc/one of their Defenders too.

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      11. Heels_Over_Head
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Just for laughs, my team

        Cech (Boruc)
        Kolo Shaw Coleman (MTurner) (Debuchy)
        Michu BenArfa Moses Ramsey (Barkley)
        Soldado Giroud Suarez

        3.8 in the bank which I may squirrel away until the international break

        If everyone stays healthy, my priority transfer next week is Debuchy->AshleyWilliams

        Think I should bench BenArfa and start Barkley, but I have all these flashbacks of Newcastle doing well in games you wouldn't expect and bombing out against team you'd think they wouldn't.

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        1. Elniñorules
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Playing HBA sounds right HOH. All eyes on Pool eh?

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          1. Heels_Over_Head
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            'Pool Swansea Spurs. eyes on. ManU soon too, but only for defense if they show some stiffening.

            'Pool was just easier to back the truck up to this week. trying to be on the path to righteousness for the next international break.

            Wish I could see myself not making a transfer next week to have 2 for the break, but team's a bit dire with a bunch of nonsense bandwagons clogging up the midfield and a shaky defense not built for the new bonus system.

            But every week I see all the WCs blown in these chats, I realize there will be value having that WC later. The chaos has only begun.

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        2. smashy 'sophomore slum…
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          For what's it's worth I'd start Barkley too, Everton seem way more steely on D especially at home, plus Toon is a mixed bag at best this season.

          Plus I'm worried about Kolo as I have him too.

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          1. Heels_Over_Head
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            For me, Newcastle is that crazy uncle at family gatherings who can be kind of funny, but then you find yourself corned talking to him, and he's gone a bit too far with the drink, you enter the realm where anything's possible. I never have any idea what is going to happen with them, perfect team for Ben Arfa as I never know what to expect from him one game to the next, except that in the end I'll feel a bit embarrassed that we were ever related.

            Kolo... Rodgers seems to like him until he doesn't.

            Thanks for the feedback on Barkley, I've got two more sleeps to switch out and go Everton strong with Coleman & Barkley.

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      12. Back to Back Ballacks
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Kolarov could be MASSIVE differential material

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        1. Acquafresca
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Nailed on you think?

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          1. Back to Back Ballacks
            • 15 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            I have no idea but can't see him dropping him after the derby performance

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        2. Heels_Over_Head
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          so could Arnautovic

          or Remy

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        3. ccc
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          too much risk at the moment, but he could.

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      13. UnitednationsXI
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        A: Baines + Ramsey + Suarez
        B: Coleman + Ozil + Sturridge

        Its soooo tight i reckon but A is better i think

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        1. Heels_Over_Head
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          methinks A

          though I wonder if you can go

          Wilson Ozil Suarez... bridge too far?

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        2. Jafalad
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Yep A for me too.

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        3. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          A

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      14. ccc
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        WC

        Migs - Price
        Coleman - Dawson - Wilson - Clyne - B. Turner
        Ozil - Michu - Eriksen - Barkley - Brady
        Rooney - Giroud - Sturridge

        £1.3 in bank

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        1. Acquafresca
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Stu > Suarez

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          1. ccc
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            £-0.4 short 🙁

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          2. ccc
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            I was considering Barkley to Ramsey. What is your opinion on him?

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        2. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Another WCer with Dawson & Clyne. Like Acqua, like Jafa.

          I'm starting not to like my pair of Williams & Fonte 🙁

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          1. ccc
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            Clyne is a bargain. Williams is not a bad shout, but Spurs defense looks great.

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            1. NABIL - FPL otai
              • 13 Years
              12 years, 6 months ago

              Clyne is the only player left from my initial team. For sentimental value, he might stay.. 😉

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        3. Heels_Over_Head
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Eriksen -> Mirallas

          Sturridge -> Suarez

          Mirallas will benefit from Lukaku.

          also maybe

          Brady -> Whittingham - Cardiff will be decent for the season, Hull will fade

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      15. Tezmoore
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        My current team

        Migs. Davis
        Zab.. Vidic.. Enrique.. Chester.. Turner
        Lampard.. Michu.. Brady.. Barkley... Moses
        Lukaku.. RVP... Giroud

        Punting on RVP to play and Captain my team.

        Need a reliable Vice Captain as back up.... Any obvious choices????

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        1. TokyoRed 東京赤
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Lukaku vc, looks like you're feeling punty. Could end up with no captain though.

          Otherwise Giroud for form and nailedonedness.

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        2. Scoredelario
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          giroud

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          1. Tezmoore
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            Would like to VC Lukaku, but after having RVP (c) and Walcott (vc) last week, maybe the latter is the better option.

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      16. Acquafresca
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        I;m now tempted to punt on Kolarov... 😕

        Baines + Ramsey

        vs

        Kolarov(or Nasty) + Eriksen

        Hmm..

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        1. ccc
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          I was thinking about getting Nasty. Not under threat until mid October

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          1. Acquafresca
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            That's only 2 GWs though...

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            1. ccc
              • 13 Years
              12 years, 6 months ago

              Yup. That is why I am looking more closely at Dawson.

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        2. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Without Baines i can get this backline:

          Coleman Walker Kolarov Clyne Wilson. 😯

          Hhmmm...

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        3. TokyoRed 東京赤
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          I was too scared of rotation to go Kolarov

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          1. NABIL - FPL otai
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            He's pretty nailed on in the PL. 3 games of 90 minutes..

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            1. ccc
              • 13 Years
              12 years, 6 months ago

              sounds too good to be true

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              1. NABIL - FPL otai
                • 13 Years
                12 years, 6 months ago

                check it out, mate. And it's VILLA next!

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      17. RocketMan
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        sorry to post again, i put my wc before.. but I'm thinking dawson over ferdinand now.. is this madness?

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        1. Acquafresca
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Get both.

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          1. ccc
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            you think Ferdinand is nailed on? I'd think Moyes may rest him for more important CL matches. Vidic seems more nailed on.

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          2. RocketMan
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            not really got space my defence is nasty, clyne, coleman, ferdinand, rosenior (for cheapo)

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      18. FPL Blow-In
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Hello all.
        Pick 2/3 to start this week between Dawson/Ivan/Kos. Have Michu at home to arsenal so currently benching Kos?

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        1. RocketMan
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          kos dawson

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        2. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Dawson Ivan. SWA will score, CHE may park the bus again & Ivan is more of a goal threat.

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        3. ManofKent
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Tricky. I think Arsenal will probably concede and the Spurs/Chelsea match is likely to be low scoring...

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        4. Heels_Over_Head
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Bench Ivan

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        5. FPL Blow-In
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Cheers thanks !

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      19. Jafalad
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        The quality of the posts and discussions in the DZ is a wonderful thing to behold. And, not a Mod in sight.

        Excellent work lads, keep it up. 🙂

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        1. TokyoRed 東京赤
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          +1

          I normally stop reading during games as soon as someone says "lol @", although the mods are cutting down on that now I think.

          But the DZ rules.

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        2. smashy 'sophomore slum…
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Hell. Yes.

          The DZ is the place to be. Plus more time for banter!

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      20. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Which one is the better D?

        A. Baines Dawson Clyne Wilson 4.0

        B. Coleman Walker Kolarov Clyne Wilson

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        1. Acquafresca
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          A

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          1. NABIL - FPL otai
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            Gotta be Baines, right? 😉

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        2. ccc
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          A. too much risk in Kolarov imo

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          1. NABIL - FPL otai
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            Until he scored 20 points this week. 🙁

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        3. ManofKent
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Over the course of a few games I think B is likely to get you more points, but you'regoing to get the odd week where you'll regret not having Baines 🙂

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          1. NABIL - FPL otai
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            That's the issue.. to Baines or not to Baines. Argh.

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        4. SAMCRO-Sons Of Fantasy
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          A

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      21. CapFive
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        hands up who has used their WC AND has RVP? 😛

        me!

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      22. TokyoRed 東京赤
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Current wc, appreciate your thoughts

        Migs Lewi
        Baines Dawson Wilson Clyne Burner
        Ozil Michu Oscar Arnau Brady
        Giroud Rooney Lukaku

        0.4 in the bank, potentially for Rooney to Suarez

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        1. Acquafresca
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Needs Suarez.

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          1. TokyoRed 東京赤
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            Already? I have had him in and out but I think I'll keep Rooney for now. Would need to lose Baines or Michu to upgrade Lukaku and don't want to do either.

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        2. ccc
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Not sure about Oscar. All else looks good. That is a popular defense.

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          1. ManofKent
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            Oscar's a tricky one - no doubt he's going to get a fair few goals this season, but I think he's also going to start from the bench fairly often with CL rotation and squad size

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      23. Acquafresca
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Off to bed lads...

        Night.

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        1. ccc
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          good night, thanks for the input. easily added a couple more hours of tinkering.

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        2. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Night.

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        3. TokyoRed 東京赤
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Night Aqua

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        4. ManofKent
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Night

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        5. Scoredelario
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          acqua since youre elite can you just tell me who you'd choose over rooney and suarez

          (imagine a gun pointed at your head if that helps)

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      24. Scoredelario
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        For members: Go to defenders and sort by creativity. Look at the stats of Mr Walker. Quite something.

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        1. Scoredelario
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          oh... realised i had filter set to last 2 gws! Less impressive then given opponents but still something!

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          1. TokyoRed 東京赤
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            🙂

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      25. RD
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Any love for this Wc team

        Mig Harper
        Vidic Nasty Dawson Clyne Turner
        Ozil Michu Mirallas Brady Whitty
        Rooney Suarez Bent

        Bank - 1.0

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        1. TokyoRed 東京赤
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Quite nice, decent punt on Bent that I don't have the rocks to do.

          Miralles is a bit meh.

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          1. RD
            • 15 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            Yeah not that happy either with the punt

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      26. Stupendous
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Two things please lads....

        1. Bench Barkley(home v Newc), or HBA (away at Everton). Brady is my 4th starting mid, so if he doesnt play, whoever of Barkley or Hba doesn't play...comes on anyway!

        Currently I am starting Barkley (since i have Coleman, AND fancy a comfortable Everton win).

        2. I bought Rooney at 10.5, he is now 10.8, how is he already 10.7 for me. Not complaining, but I am still learning this price rise stuff, even after three years. Coleman by all rights should have another .1m for me, and maybe Giroud and Sturridge going on the Rooney logic/prices.

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        1. TokyoRed 東京赤
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Have you switched to data view on the transfers page? You should see your buy price, current price and sell price there. If you bought Rooney at 10.5 and he is 10.8 then he should be 10.6 for you.

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          1. Stupendous
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            Thats what I was thinking...he's definitely 10.7 for me.. I am not complaining 🙂

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