Yes, we know this week’s battle for the armband is done and dusted. With 86% of the votes cast, Luis Suarez is the undisputable favourite as Liverpool prepare for the visit of Cardiff on Saturday. The Uruguayan is hunting his fifth successive double-figure haul at Anfield and it’ll be a brave, or perhaps desperate, Fantasy manager who goes against the grain. Once again, our midweek regular for members sifts through the statistics to ascertain whether there really is anyone else worth considering:
Someone needs to have a serious word with Rooney's groin
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I'll ask my gran
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Jafooli and Shifty if you two are around.. Continuing with the discussion from last page..
I think the spine of a team with the template front 7 And Baines is very much possible.
Krul
Baines Distin and 3*4.0 defenders ( Ward, Chester and somebody else) as opposed to 4*4.0 defenders.
Hazard - Silva- Ramsey- Walcott
Suarez - Rooney- Lukaku
That would be the front 7 most would be looking for. You could make a case for Ozil being there but I personally wouldn't have him simply because he and Silva are similar type of FPL players- Both consistent.
Hazard and Walcott are far more explosive with Ramsey being the ideal 4th mid with a 4.5 mid in the mix.
So the squad is essentially..
Krul/ Gazzaniga
Baines / Distin/ Ward/ Chester/ any 4.0 defender
Hazard/ Silva/ Ramsey/ Walcott/ Meyler
Suarez/ Rooney/ Lukaku
You could downgrade Krul to Marshall for an added 0.5 and have this squad. The question is if its value for money? I really think it could be. The jury is still out on Baines but if he is back next week, I can see myself going in with this squad.
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baines and distin? i'd prefer baines and coleman. but i think coleman + mert or something similar which is more affordable is probably preferable
and someone like ravel or januzaj or sterling as a 5th mid could be worth the extra over a 4.5 guyOpen ControlsI did think about it TW. But we all know that Baines is on FK's and penos. There is no other defender who provides that. Also, the Everton defenders are owned in masses.
A fair few already have Coleman and Jags. Baines could prove to be a nice little differential for 3-4 weeks.
You don't get that with Mert or Coleman.Open Controlswell then go baines and coleman. if you're doubling up on everton D you might as well get coleman. so if you want a baines double up i'm saying go baines and coleman
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As i told last page,totally possible. I can do this in one transfer. Terry to Baines.
Marshall /4.0
Jags Baines GabbD Burnee Chester
Wally Ramsey Silva Hazard Oveido
Rooney Suarez Lukaku
But i wouldnt do Terry to Baines now though.Open Controls
I went to see Black Sabbath last night in Manchester, my throat now hurts from screaming "OZZY!!! YOU ROCK MAN!"
I better not be sick for Christmas. 🙂Open ControlsHow did i not know they were in Manchester last night 🙁
i need to pay more attention to the worldOpen Controls
Can he even sing anymore or does he just blather and mumble the words out?
I know a lot of people who went actually, it was in Manchester yes?Open ControlsYep, it was in Manchester. And I thought he sang very well. It was very lively and crazy, Ozzy Osbourne was running around the stage shouting "LETS GET FECKING CRAZY!" so I think he still has his stage presence. 😀
Overall, great band, and really enjoyed it.Open ControlsCool, glad you enjoyed it man. Not really quite my style personally.
Some people I know on FB were well up for it!Open Controls
Seen them last week in London. Awesome show.
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Terry to Rafael and Chester to Bardsley next week . What do you think of these trannies?..These two are perfect for a three way play two rotation with Jags.
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Just watched the highlights of Stoke-United, why are they celebrating the goals like crazy? 😀
First Young runs in to the crowd and Evra poses for them like he was Balotelli 😀Open ControlsYoung has had a lot of criticism recently from both non United fans and United fans alike, hence the exuberance.
Evra scored with his right foot, and so made a big deal of it.
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They want to win something for the new manager. Goals breed confidence id much rather that reaction than anything else
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Generally pleased with my XI but GW coming up has given me some dilemmas.
Myhill
Coleman, Flanagan, Distin
Ramsey, Hazard, Nasri, Cabaye
Suarez (c), Rooney (vc), Lukaku
Subs: Szenszny, Chico, Baker, RavMo
I have 1 mill left in the bank and have no FT's left. Considering these options:
A) Leaving it as it is
B) Taking in Rafael (Man U) instead of Chico and letting him start instead of Distin (Man U have had clean sheets their two latest games, favourable fixtures and Rafael is the best on the RB). Thoughts?Open Controls
What about Rooney , is he Injured ?
Open ControlsMoyes said he is. Make what you will of that
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Vorm to go under the knife today instead of January http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/25337528
Open ControlsThis weekend I have already taken a 4 point hit and im starting ShawX and Rooney. Bugger.
Open ControlsUnlucky dude.
I made my FT early, but held off any hit until now for this very reason.Open ControlsTo do Aguero and Brady to Walcott and Negredo I needed to move on Sunday night 🙁
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I think Rooney will still play personally!Open Controls
After this gw, Mignolet out.
The question is.. for who?Open Controls
If its for 2 or 3 weeks either howard or de gea imo
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Howard
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I got 99 problems and money ain't one (4.9m in the bank):
Howard - Daniels
VIDIC - KOSCIELNY - CAHILL - Burner - Chester
Hazard - LAMPARD - RavMo - Amalfi - Whittingham
ROONEY - Suarez - Berbatov
Couple of hits worth it?
Ravel ---> Walcott
Kos ---> JEvansOpen Controls
I did Kos to Evra, but news is that Kos is back for the West Ham game, so it might be worth holding (you wouldn't have played him this week anyway)
Ravel to Walcott looks good... aren't you worried about Lampard? I'm considering a hit to get him out with him playing 120 mins midweekOpen Controls
Said it before this game and said it again. Adebayor is world class.
Open ControlsKoscielny set for return on Boxing Day http://metro.co.uk/2013/12/19/laurent-koscielny-set-for-quick-fire-arsenal-return-after-nasty-knee-injury-4236519/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
Open ControlsWould be nice if accurate - some good fixtures coming and ideally I'll hold onto him for them......one less hit to take!
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Lovely news. I wasn't going to play him against Chelsea anyway. Those who took a hit to get him out will probably regret their haste.
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Marshall
Evra, Distin, Coloccini
Yaya, Lampard, Ramsey, Fer
Rooney, Suarez, Lukaku
Subs: Vlaar, Jedinak, Turner
With Rooney a doubt and Lampard playing 120 mins midweek, do you think it's worth (-4) for Lampard to Walcott this week? ThanksOpen ControlsThanks, what about Lampard to Walcott transfer next week for free? He's gotta score vs Chelsea just to break even.
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Just seen above mate, thanks.
Re: Lampard - I've asked a couple of times and the general consensus is that he will play - game isn't until Monday night, and he was also rested vs Swansea last weekend.
Long term, I think he has to go unfortunately though.Open ControlsYeah, cheers, I might just do the Lampard to Walcott transfer after the Chelsea game, just hope I don't miss out on a big haul of points
Lamps is a bit of a trap player... once you've got him, its very hard to get outOpen ControlsDefinitely a trap player - will score well at times, but not as consistently as in previous years, and with him suffering some rotation it really is hard to tell when the hauls will be.
You can guarantee one will come the week after he is ditched!Open Controls
For those looking for some more leagues/competitions.
http://www.torresmagic.webs.com/leaguecodes.htmOpen Controlsnice graph by The Guardian on difficulty of World Cup Groups
https://twitter.com/guardian_sport/status/413598107403051008/photo/1Open Controls
haha Australia 🙁
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Insanity to do Rooney to Negredo (-4) to free funds and in case of injury?
Open ControlsAssuming Clyne recovers, shoul I start him (TOT) or Williams (EVE) ?
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Amalfitano or WardOpen ControlsBrazil U17's down 4-1 vs USA quit during game by standing at midfield :
http://www.mlssoccer.com/sideline/news/article/2013/12/18/video-brazil-under-17-team-down-4-1-us-u-17s-quits-during-game-standing-midf?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=News&utm_campaign=Unpaid
can't believe they just quit like thatOpen Controls
Not long until RMWCT guys lol
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Pray for Shrek, or its a -4 for nothing -_-
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which one should I bench:
Terry (ars)
Murner (sun)
Ward (NEW)
Williams (EVE)
?Open ControlsDid Ravel get any assists last night? he came on at the end right?
Open ControlsNo assists. They scored 2 goals in the 1st 6 minutes he was on for.
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Ive not been payig too much attention but is Baines due back this weekend?
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Possible, I think he will be on bench.
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whats the gravatar website. I haver to get this sorted out!
Open ControlsCongrats my friend ive kept my kit the same since out cup meeting. Wasnt impressed with the team name though 😉
Open ControlsAlso its gravatar.com go the FAQs and itll sort you out. Going for the same one as before?
Open ControlsCheers mate! I didn't last too long though. Went out in the next round to someone ranked way below my. The cup is cruel! I've kept mine too.I think its good luck because i've went from 100,000 to 40,000.
aye goin for Thurman, seeing its christmasOpen Controls
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Are Rooney owners keeping him? I see teams transferring others out and keeping him in.. I was about to myself but where is this hope that he will play at the weekend coming from? More annoyingly Iv just transferred in Rooney this GW for aguero.. *shakes head*
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Have I missed something since moyes comments last night? Sounded like a reasonable chance that he would play. Unless we hear more don't spend another 4 pts
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10 years, 6 months agoFor next week, would u prefer
A) theo and Ramsey
B) Ozil and Ramsey
C) theo and Ozil