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Breaking Down The BPS – Defending

18 October 2013 549 comments
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Today brings a close to our series of articles that examine the new BPS system introduced to the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) format this summer. Having focussed on Pass Completion and Creativity in the first two instalments, all that remains left to cover are the relevant defensive statistics.

When it comes to defensive actions, the FPL breaks down the awarding of BPS as follows…

For every 8 clearances, blocks and interceptions (total)
For every 8 recoveries
Making 3 successful tackles (net*)
*Net successful tackles is the total of all successful tackles minus any unsuccessful tackles. Players will not be awarded negative BPS points for this statistic.

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  1. Bambi
    13 years, 2 days ago

    solado brace this week.

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    1. Costa in Wengerland
      13 years, 2 days ago

      spelling fail

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      1. Rog.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        13 years, 2 days ago

        Yeah it's spelt 'Giroud'.

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        1. Costa in Wengerland
          13 years, 2 days ago

          hahaha Post fail that means :p

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        2. Venom Snake
          13 years, 2 days ago

          +1

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  2. SPorting
    13 years, 2 days ago

    Off out on the tiles with the wife tonight so the final FPL tweaking has been done.

    Eriksen benched and Januzaj starts. The lad deserves his chance.

    Michu(C). Was Sturridge but SUN have been appalling away this season. Not even Poyet can stop that rot so fast.

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    1. gravless
      13 years, 2 days ago

      You'll regret that C by Michu's name - trust me.

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      1. SPorting
        13 years, 2 days ago

        Probably. But I'm happy enough if Studge gets a brace anyway.

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    2. Bridge
      13 years, 2 days ago

      I would also play Januzaj over Eriksen. Michu is my vice, with Lukaku captain. Good picks - good luck.

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      1. SPorting
        13 years, 2 days ago

        Cheers Mr. Bridger.

        Have a good week. Just don't win the PlayOn game, That one's mine. Deal?

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    3. Blue Lion
      13 years, 2 days ago

      Hey there Sporting!

      Sorry to burst ur bubble, but its hernandez who is going to get all the points for Swansea this GW.

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  3. BigManBakar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 2 days ago

    Any change or hit required?

    Boruc
    Ward Zaba Dawson
    Eriksen Nolan Barkley Ozil Michu(C)
    Soldado,Rooney.

    Subs:Davis,Bent,Collins,Chester.

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    1. Costa in Wengerland
      13 years, 2 days ago

      Nolan to Oscar ?

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      1. BigManBakar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        13 years, 2 days ago

        Cant afford him

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        1. Costa in Wengerland
          13 years, 2 days ago

          Soldado to Lukaku
          aand
          Nolan to oscar ?

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          1. BigManBakar
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            13 years, 2 days ago

            Wont do more than a minus 4

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    2. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 2 days ago

      Nolan to Morrison and Bent to Lukaku

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      1. BigManBakar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        13 years, 2 days ago

        Already made one transfer this week and not willing to make two more,one should be good

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    3. Hobo
      13 years, 2 days ago

      Nolan to Ramires

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  4. Bridge
    13 years, 2 days ago

    [PLAYON] how's this look?

    Cech
    Bertrand, Rafael, Gibbs, Johnson
    Mata, Silva, Nani, Ozil
    Suarez, Lukaku

    Cheers.

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  5. Costa in Wengerland
    13 years, 2 days ago

    Any thing about MANU press conference ?

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    1. Holy See
      13 years, 2 days ago

      Moyes doesn't give much away. One or two nursing knocks apparently.

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  6. Viper
    13 years, 2 days ago

    I've hit the confirm button on my 2 FT's. Team i'm going with is..

    Mignolet

    Coleman - Vidic - Walker (B.Turner, Chester)

    Michu - Ozil - Ramsey - Eriksen (Brady)

    Giroud (c) - Lukaku (vc) - Suarez

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    1. Costa in Wengerland
      13 years, 2 days ago

      Giroud captain for me as well

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    2. Venom Snake
      13 years, 2 days ago

      Looking good viper

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  7. fadeaway
    13 years, 2 days ago

    Playing under SKY SPORTS rules + prices!!

    Mignolet
    Curtis Davies, Rose, Lovren, Rat
    Hazard, Mata, Mirallas, Leiva
    RVP, Aguero

    0.9mil in bank.

    I can make THREE transfers.
    Please suggest!! I am not very good at this but miraculously 5th in my league of 120+ people!

    Do I need to get rid of Rat or any of my defenders?
    Don't forget RVP is only 10mil in sky sports, sturridge is 9.2, suarez is 9.9, aguero is 9.6, mata is 9, hazard is 8.8.

    I was thinking Hazard, Mata and Leiva for Ozil, Suarez and Barkley.
    Thoughts pleease?

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    1. 7shadesofsmoke
      13 years, 2 days ago

      Pack your bags and leave this forum.

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      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        13 years, 2 days ago

        Suarez and Michu would be worth a transfer in my opinion though, for what it is worth. 😉

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        1. 7shadesofsmoke
          13 years, 2 days ago

          Unless Michu is a striker on their books?..

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  8. Kings of Lyon ★
    13 years, 2 days ago

    Greaqt write up Andy. I wish I still had my WC

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  9. Chu Young Ping Pong
    13 years, 2 days ago

    Humilation for EpicFail.

    Chu 5 - 0 EpicFail.

    Chu 8 - 1 EpicFail.

    Fifa 14.

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    1. SPorting
      13 years, 2 days ago

      Meanwhile, back in the real world......

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      1. SPorting
        13 years, 2 days ago

        .....of Fantasy Football.

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        1. SPorting
          13 years, 2 days ago

          Bugger.

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  10. benjen snow
    13 years, 2 days ago

    On a wildcard. Best option out of these combos please:

    Option 1
    Baines - Walker - Chico
    Ramsey - Januzaj

    Option 2
    Coleman - Johnson - Koscielny
    Ozil - Morrison

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    1. t4thomas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 2 days ago

      2.

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    2. Costa in Wengerland
      13 years, 2 days ago

      Deal 1

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    3. PussyGalore
      13 years, 2 days ago

      Can you not afford #2 with Ozil and Janu?

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      1. benjen snow
        13 years, 2 days ago

        Unfortunately am 0.3 short, hence the downgrade to Morrison 🙁

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        1. benjen snow
          13 years, 2 days ago

          Though I could downgrade Kos to Chico instead...

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    4. benjen snow
      13 years, 2 days ago

      Hmm, pretty even. Not sure the sample is big enough 😉

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  11. smash
    13 years, 2 days ago

    Lukaku for Soldado

    or

    Januzaj for JWP

    ...or save transfer? cheers

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    1. Costa in Wengerland
      13 years, 2 days ago

      ssecond one

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    2. Henry Hill
      13 years, 2 days ago

      Lukaku for Soldado looks a very good move, I would recommend that one.

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    3. t4thomas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 2 days ago

      SAVE.

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    4. benjen snow
      13 years, 2 days ago

      Lukaku for me

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      1. smash
        13 years, 2 days ago

        Hmmmm, really torn between these moves, surely Soldado should do something soon (if he starts?) JWP isn't getting the minutes (will Januzaj start?)

        Another few hours tinkering I think
        cheers guys.

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  12. Henry Hill
    13 years, 2 days ago

    Is Chico in for M. Turner a good trasfer guys? Would allow me field this side this week:

    Mignolet (Harper)
    Terry Koscielny Chico (Ward) (Clyne)
    Michu Mirallas Brady R.Morrison (Ben Arfa)
    Giroud Sturridge Van Persie

    Thanks

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    1. t4thomas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 2 days ago

      He has some good transfers ahead of him and will see you through a good few weeks.

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  13. Mojo Rojo
    13 years, 2 days ago

    Who to captain?

    Sturridge
    + In phenomenal form
    - Playing away

    Giroud
    + Home fixture against weaker opposition
    - Not in the best form as of late

    Michu
    + Same as above
    - Sunderland under new management could be a different beast

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    1. floydy_floyd
      13 years, 2 days ago

      Michu

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    2. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 2 days ago

      Giroud

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    3. Henry Hill
      13 years, 2 days ago

      I have all 3 and am probably going to go with Giroud, real headache trying to decide though. With so many options this week the right decison is crucial

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    4. Costa in Wengerland
      13 years, 2 days ago

      Giroud

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    5. meule
      13 years, 2 days ago

      Giroud scored 3 goals in 2 games during internationals and he's not in "best form" ?

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  14. floydy_floyd
    13 years, 2 days ago

    Front 8 is below. 2 ft. 0.3 in bank.

    Michu Moses Barkley ozil whittingham

    Suarez Rooney giroud

    A. Moses to a 6.6
    B. Rooney to lukaku and Moses to Oscar/hazard
    C. Walker to terry save a tranny

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    1. PussyGalore
      13 years, 2 days ago

      B looks good

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    2. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 2 days ago

      B, Lukaku and Oscar will outscore Rooney and Moses, not only this week but also on long term imo

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      1. floydy_floyd
        13 years, 2 days ago

        Thanks chaps. Considering hazard for a #differential

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    3. Hobo
      13 years, 2 days ago

      A) Moses to Ramires and save the other FT for next week when we know more about Tekkers and Walcott

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  15. Holy See
    13 years, 2 days ago

    Another good'n Andy.

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  16. The Chosen One...
    13 years, 2 days ago

    who to bench?

    Michu, Eriksen, Arny, Mirallas, Oscar

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    1. t4thomas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 2 days ago

      Arny/Eriksen.

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    2. Costa in Wengerland
      13 years, 2 days ago

      Mirallas

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    3. Mojo Rojo
      13 years, 2 days ago

      Have a feeling Oscar won't start against Cardiff

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      1. Costa in Wengerland
        13 years, 2 days ago

        and ive a feeling of Oscar's Hatrick

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      2. Ray In Bruges.
        13 years, 2 days ago

        This guy knows what he's talking about.

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    4. Venom Snake
      13 years, 2 days ago

      Arny without a doubt

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  17. PussyGalore
    13 years, 2 days ago

    Arny

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  18. champion_elect
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 2 days ago

    Hi guys - repost lost on last article. Whos the best long term arsenal defender? And him or Kolarov?

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    1. benjen snow
      13 years, 2 days ago

      Kos I would say. Good value too currently.

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      1. champion_elect
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        13 years, 2 days ago

        Thanks

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    2. Costa in Wengerland
      13 years, 2 days ago

      Mertesacker

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      1. champion_elect
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        13 years, 2 days ago

        Thank you - 1 each :p

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    3. Hobo
      13 years, 2 days ago

      if i had to choose Arsenal defense it would be Gibbs, only 2.5% ownership and due a couple of assists imo

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      1. champion_elect
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        13 years, 2 days ago

        Now someone has to mention Sagna, then kolarov, and I have a set!

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  19. JS27
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 2 days ago

    Baines or Terry for this week? Already have Coleman and always worry about doubling up, even at home to Hull.

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    1. champion_elect
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 2 days ago

      bains 100%....AND terry 😉

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    2. Costa in Wengerland
      13 years, 2 days ago

      Terry

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    3. t4thomas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 2 days ago

      Coleman -- Baines!

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    4. SW6
      13 years, 2 days ago

      Should play both really

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      1. JS27
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        13 years, 2 days ago

        I meant in terms of a transfer! Thinking of Yanga -> Terry which would leave a back 3 of Walker, Coleman, Terry

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  20. Dago
    13 years, 2 days ago

    Vidic more likely to get BAPs over Evra?

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  21. FPL Daniel
    13 years, 2 days ago

    Vidic

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    1. Dago
      13 years, 2 days ago

      Over Evra?

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      1. FPL Daniel
        13 years, 2 days ago

        well... there is price difference

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  22. FISSH
    13 years, 2 days ago

    I have lukaku and barkley,

    I am in 2 minds whether to go for Baines/Coleman or another defender, possibly Walker or Evra. Thoughts?

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    1. Costa in Wengerland
      13 years, 2 days ago

      U already have two everton players , i guess u should go with Evra

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    2. A.T
      13 years, 2 days ago

      Baines or a Chelsea def.

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      1. FISSH
        13 years, 2 days ago

        I have Terry, could possibly double up on Ivan too.. not so sure.
        Would you seriously choose Baines even though you have 2 Everton already?

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        1. A.T
          13 years, 2 days ago

          Yes it makes no difference. Baines will end up highest scoring defender regardless of how many Everton you have. I wouldn't look at it that way if you see what I mean.

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          1. FISSH
            13 years, 2 days ago

            Yea thats true. I'm just considering clean sheet possibilities over the next few weeks thats all.

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  23. BigManBakar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 2 days ago

    Who is more likely to start this week? Soldado or Bent?

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    1. Costa in Wengerland
      13 years, 2 days ago

      BENT!!
      Adeboyrr trained today , so u never know AVB's plans

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      1. BigManBakar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        13 years, 2 days ago

        Both are 50-50 so its a real tough one this

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  24. Crouch Potato!
    13 years, 2 days ago

    Don't agree with several aspects of the bonus points system. They have made it far too complex plus in terms of what happens during a game it can be misleading and to an extent unfair regards a payers performance. The offside penalties should be either abandonded or readjusted. It is quite often now the fault of the player found offside but that of a player delaying the pass to him. A very frequent event, top strikers often make the perfect run, only to be let down by a hesitant pass. He should not get penalised for this. Also negatives for being tackled bother me. A busy player wi get tackled more often, it doesn't mean he is being less productive, its part of his trade. CBs tapping the ball to each other do not get tackled, it doesn't make them better on the ball. Much needs to be fixed imo.

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    1. GreennRed
      13 years, 2 days ago

      Similarly, but not BP-related, it 's unfair for a defender who's had an outstanding game to lose his CS points because of a colleague's mistake, poor refereeing decision etc giving away a last minute goal.

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  25. Toonzie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 2 days ago

    Needs some advice lads

    Mignolet
    Walker - Kos - Coleman
    Ozil - Michu - Whittingham - Eriksen
    Giroud - Sturridge - Lukaku

    Bench: Lewis, Brady, Collins, Chester

    3m in the bank should i do eriksen to oscar/haz for a hit?

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    1. t4thomas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 2 days ago

      No hits are required.

      STICK!

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    2. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 2 days ago

      Not worth the hit imo, Spurs have two good fixtures to come

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  26. t4thomas
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 2 days ago

    I would love the get the captain choice right this week, but would settle for nearly right. I am leaning towards michu, but he bit me when I captained him last time.

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    1. Cilly Bonnolly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 2 days ago

      That sounds more like Suarez.

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  27. Phaze 1
    13 years, 2 days ago

    hey guys. How does Dawson and Whittingham -> Luiz and Morrison for free sound? Might be a waste of 2 FT but don't really wanna mess with the rest of my team right now

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    1. Costa in Wengerland
      13 years, 2 days ago

      WASTE!

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    2. A.T
      13 years, 2 days ago

      I think they're good moves if there's nothing else to do. Just doing Luiz would be better to keep 2ft's next time if you can.

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  28. vshmn
    13 years, 2 days ago

    hmm. I was going to Cap Lukaku but now that I read Newcastle is playing without Coloccini and Gutierrez I'm having second thoughts on Capping Studge... Heeeeelp!

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    1. Ray In Bruges.
      13 years, 2 days ago

      Pretty much exactly my situation. Captaining Sturridge.

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    2. ImTheDude
      13 years, 2 days ago

      I'm thinking about taking a hit and doing Rooney to Suarez.

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    3. A.T
      13 years, 2 days ago

      I'm not getting the Liverpool cap love myself. I understand the reason in but there are better cap choices playing at home IMO

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  29. Damo.
    13 years, 2 days ago

    😀 Richards pulling the p!ss http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_eVbx5PB50

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  30. Mojo Rojo
    13 years, 2 days ago

    Zabaleta-Paulinho-Rooney > Rafael-Walcott-Benteke for GW11 onwards? Would give me:

    Mignolet-Boruc
    Coleman-Rafael-Terry-Clyne-Chester
    Barkley-Michu-Silva-Walcott-Whittingham
    Benteke-Giroud-Sturridge

    Thoughts?

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