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Versus – Lallana, Rodriguez and Lambert

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A 3-0 hammering of Fulham last Saturday signalled Southampton’s flourishing form and brought many of their main protagonists onto Fantasy radars. Having grabbed a goal apiece in the Craven Cottage mauling, Adam Lallana, Jay Rodriguez and Rickie Lambert have been subject to considerable investment over the last few days as Fantasy managers turn to the mid-price trio ahead of a very kind run of fixtures for Mauricio Pochettino’s team:

Over the next six league matches, the Saints go head-to-head with Stoke, Hull, West Ham, Palace and Norwich and, whilst a Gameweek 28 showdown with Liverpool may pose a problem or two, the fact that four other sides have blanks in the same weekend somewhat lessens any possible downside.

Now up to third in the midfield standings in Fantasy Premier League (FPL), Lallana has received more than 53,000 transfers in this week, with his current price of 7.8 still looking a real bargain. Rodriguez has been acquired by a similar number after climbing to sixth in the forward rankings on 107 points, whilst Lambert’s 15-point haul against Rene Meulensteen’s side took him to within three points of his fellow frontman.

In the second members article of the week, we delve into the data to see if the numbers can shed any more light on their potential Fantasy returns, as Pochettino’s side look to take advantage of the schedule and boost their bid for a Europa League spot:

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  1. Heydudes13
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    10 years, 4 months ago

    Wow.

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

      zers.

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

    I would comment on the article but I have to get a membership FIRST!

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

    I don't have a membership so it only took me a SECOND to read this article.

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  4. Sheldon420
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Finally decided on my captain pick. How am I looking?

    Mannone
    Ivanovic Coleman Ward
    Hazard (c) Yaya Mata AJ
    Suarez (vc) Sturridge Bony

    Marshall Noone Koscielny Bruce

    Next week I'm doing AJ > Mirallas, Bony > Lambert/Dzeko, or both for a hit. Thanks.

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  5. Drop Dead Tsimikas
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Sit on it this week or make changes?

    Mannone
    Ward-Baines-Evans/Sagna
    Lallana-Gerrard-Hazard(c)-Mirallas
    Giroud-Bony-Suarez(v)

    Ruddy-Parker-McNaughton

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

    All these posts are making me look like a TURD.

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    1. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Yep.

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  7. applebonkers
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    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    is that a lallana in your pocket or are you just happy to see me

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  8. TorresMagic™
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    • 15 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Time to get all 3 🙂

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  9. Torreslove
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    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    thinking of bringing in a chelsea defender. funds are no issue but I cannot decide who to bring in.

    A. Terry
    B. Cahill
    C. Azpi

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    1. applebonkers
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      terry

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    2. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      A

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    3. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      D. Ivanovic

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    4. RoysCallerAnne
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I say Cahill, not just because I have him. People are suggesting he may be rotated the odd game when CL restarts but I think Terry is equally at risk because of his age.
      Cahill looks just a big a threat from corners and FKs as Terry too.

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  10. Fizzy Mcgee
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Rooney and Giroud -> RvP and Dzeko (-4)?
    Yay or nay?

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    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Nay way

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      1. Fizzy Mcgee
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Any particular reason? Just watching Rooney play so deep last game, made me reconsider having him.

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        1. La Roja
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          That was last game

          Make him captain

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        2. Debauchy
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          If you want to C RVP cd pay off way more than an a - 4. So if your gut says yeah its yeah. this the home run , speculate and end enjoy.

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    2. BuK II
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      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Just Giroud > Dzeko if you have nothing better to do. Save FT is a viable option though.

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  11. Just A Hat
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Are we still posting effective pick up lines?

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    1. applebonkers
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      they're effective?

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      1. Just A Hat
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I hope so, I wrote them all down on my iPhone ready for tomorrow night

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    2. Torreslove
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I put the STD in STUD, all I need is U 😉

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      1. The Enlightener
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Gross, yet fantastic at the same time.

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  12. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    For those who don't have membership, Schneiderlin wins.

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    1. isacki: full casual
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Surely Wanyama wins for Minutes Per Shank?

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    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Cheers GB. Lallana>Schneiderlin(-8)?

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        No brainer.

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        1. Debauchy
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Thanks GB. Got Jrod till the end so whatever. Will get membership next season though.

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  13. isacki: full casual
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Andy Carroll owners wishing to donate to West Ham's legal fund to appeal his red card decision can donate at the following link:

    http://free.thedonkey.now

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  14. FishFingers
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Hand up if you are bringing in Benteke?

    I'm thinking Giroud > Benteke this week for a punt

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    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Yip. That was my FT this week

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    2. isacki: full casual
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Ballsy, but unless Moyes is even worse than appears, that's betting against a Fulham thrashing

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    3. applebonkers
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      yep, did it a couple of days ago

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

      WHU is not an easy match.

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      1. isacki: full casual
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        The 19th century football should be frustrating. Is Reid back yet?

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    5. Tatty Bojangles
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I would have done it, but I could afford to do Giroud > RVP for a FT instead.

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  15. WorldCupDanB
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    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    I've just overtaken my mini league rival for the first time this season. I'm sure he's going to captain RVP, who should I captain. I have Hazard, Toure, Eriksen, Mata, Mirralas, Sturridge, Suarez and Dzeko. Is captaining mata a viable option in the hope it covers his RVP somewhat?

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    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Suarez. Only other loving soul that can match Rvp at FPL.

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      1. EmreCan Hustle
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        *living.

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  16. AK ⭐
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Koscielny to Cahill for free and double on Chelsea defense?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Europe may have an effect on Chelsea. Worth looking at though.

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      1. AK ⭐
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        True that. I have 4 defenders who are nailed on though if Mariappa's out. Is it a risk?

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      2. malbekh
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Good result last week TM. Always good to be on top of your own league.

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 15 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Could have been better with Bony there.
          Never thought that day would arrive. Cheers 🙂

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    2. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Tempting. But unsure atm.

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      1. AK ⭐
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I am a little too. But Cahill's threat is just amazing, is also nailed on for BAPS whenever Chelsea get a CS.

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    3. RoysCallerAnne
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I considered the double chel def but decided against while there is still value to be found..WHU, saints..even Villa

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      1. AK ⭐
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Well, I do have Reid, Boruc and Bardsley. 2+1 is what I am playing at the back with Kosc and Ivanovic.

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    4. Tiote on Peyote
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Seems fine.

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    5. isacki: full casual
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Doubled up on Chelsea defence two GWs ago in the wc (Terry and Cahill). Haven't looked back. There may be Luiz playing at CB occasionally in European rotation but I don't think Mourinho likes him there in general. Also very little 1pt cameo risk with CBS.

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      1. AK ⭐
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Exactly my point. And being a Chelsea fan, looking at Cahill's performances, I don't think he has given Mourinho any reason to drop him even to rotate him. I mean I wouldn't want to see the pairing to be changed there when we have done so well at the back especially since December.

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        1. isacki: full casual
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          They're superb. We've seen before that CBs, particularly ones built like those brick shithouses, can play twice a week. Far less running.

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        2. Debauchy
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah , wd be great if no CL games but sure to be rotation so wd stay with 1 and hope..

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      2. Dougal McGuire
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I did the same and am very happy I did. And, if one is rested the other sure won't be at the same time,

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    6. jimski
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Nah, I'd keep Kos.

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      1. AK ⭐
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Liverpool, Stoke and Tottenham away. Man United at home in the next 6. Don't see the temptation to keep really.

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        1. Lazarus
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Save for Liverpool, I think Arsenal could keep a cleansheet in the other three games.

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          1. Debauchy
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            I picked Sagna for this "run of bad ones" I think Arse have the best defence in the Premiership. If I am wrong I figure Sagna in for some offensive returns. He stays can always bench with good mix at the back.( got Azpil though)

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  17. malbekh
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Mata to bring in the goods this week over RVP.

    In my opinion of course

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  18. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Anything that is a must with this bunch?

    Mannone (Marshall)
    Bardsley, Coleman, Nastasic (Vlaar, Evans)
    Mata, Gerrard, Oscar, Silva (Eriksen)
    Suarez, Sturridge, JRod

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    1. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      id have hazard over oscar and nastasic is not nailed on

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  19. McSauce
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    A or B?

    A) Santi --> Mata
    B) Save FT

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    1. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Mata looking sharper by each match. Expect him to score in the next couple of games

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  20. WALOR
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    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Januzaj -> Bacuna for free transfer?

    Or is Janus back in the starting line up?

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    1. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      hold for this match think he'll start won the player of the month and his birthday was yesterday he was rested as he played a lot recently

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      1. WALOR
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        cheers

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  21. BuK II
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Having at least one of these three is looking essential...

    Still bitter about how poor JRod was earlier in the season when I had him as my RVP enabler!

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    1. 4-4-who?
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      These three?

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      1. BuK II
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        "Versus – Lallana, Rodriguez and Lambert"

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  22. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Agbonlahor back really makes me feel better about my Benteke (C) punt! 😯

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    1. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      owning benteke alone is a punt

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  23. The Assassin-Faced BabyDave
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Captain RVP?

    yeh, you know me.

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    1. The Enlightener
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Nice. A little Naughty by Nature. Saw them cats live in the 90s as part of "The Greatest Rap Show Ever" concert tour. Other acts included Public Enemy, Ghetto Boys, Queen Latifah, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, and some others I'm leaving out. Man, that was a fantastic show.

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      1. The Assassin-Faced BabyDave
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Ghetto Boys = awesome - damn it feels good to be a gangster

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  24. Acquafresca
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Does Giroud + Ade ➡ RVP(c) + Lambert warrant a (-8) hit?

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    1. Joey Barton and Friends
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      very little ever warrants an 8 point hit.

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    2. Elniñorules
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      12 (2 + 2 + 8) + Suarez

      over

      RVP (C) + Lambert?

      No way.

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

        And that's the worst case scenario for Ade + Giroud.

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    3. Lateriser 12
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      -8 no. -4 maybe.

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    4. The Enlightener
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      It's as worthy of an 8 point hit as I think you can get. You'll be well set up for the next 3 gameweeks. I'm on the recommending Lambert train. If I can't fit him in (I have Sturridge, RVP, and Suarez), then I'll just have to live vicariously through others.

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  25. jimski
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Decent piece on Swansea and Laudrup. http://www.wsc.co.uk/wsc-daily/1174-february-2014/11202-laudrup-was-sacked-because-swansea-are-playing-badly

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  26. 4-4-who?
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Who knows which games are at risk this weekend due to the rain?

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  27. jimski
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on these options:
    A) Santi -> Lallana
    B) Santi -> Silva
    C) Evans -> Shaw
    D) Save

    Any opinions?

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

      Can you get out 3 decent defenders without Evans?

      If not then Evans -> Shaw looks the best this week

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      1. jimski
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I can play Kolarov, Ward and one of Kos or Coleman, so yeah, definitely.

        Would you be in favour of keeping Cazorla for the next two tough ones then?

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

          Tricky fixtures on paper, but Santi is bang on form also, and Liverpool and United have hardly been rock solid at the back. I think he'll score similar to Lallana over the next 4-5 games, so perhaps worth a trade to gather some cash if nothing else to do. At least Santi offers a goal threat (unlike Mesut)

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    2. Lateriser 12
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I like A or B.

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      1. jimski
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        The trouble is I can't figure out which is the better option. Lallana frees up cash, but I'm tempted to save, use 1 transfer next week, then have 2 free for when we know how the FA Cup 5th round (and knock-on effects on gw29) has panned out...

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

          Exactly the same thinking.

          Stoke are rubbish defensively away from home though, so I am swaying towards Ozil -> Lallana. Harder for you as Santi is on form as well.

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          1. jimski
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Yes, really cant decide. It's a tough one. Cheers for the thoughts.

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

    A) Ozil -> Lallana
    B) Save
    C) Ozil & Tekkers -> Sterling & RVP(c) [4 points]

    Szczesny
    Terry, Kolarov, B Davies
    Hazard, Silva, Ozil, Mirallas
    Suarez, Benteke, Bony

    Davis, Puncheon, Clyne, Whittaker
    Bank 0.6m, 1 freebie

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    1. jimski
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Defnitely wouldn't lose Benteke with their fixtures, especially not for a -4.

      So it boils down to roughly the same quandary I have, though in my case it's Cazorla rather than Ozil that I'm thinking of swapping to Lallana.

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    2. Lateriser 12
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      A.

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    3. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Ozil > Mata.

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  29. Lazarus
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    So apparently West Ham are considering taking legal action over Carroll's ban.

    I struggle to see what that will achieve to be honest, I can't see that being successful unless the FA breached its own procedures and it will just be an unwelcome distraction from fighting relegation.

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    1. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      It might not have a successful conclusion but it's better than rolling over being the FA's bitch. It was a bad decision waved off by the whims of FA. West Ham will struggle without Carroll, and Sam (and perhaps the FA 😯 ) knows it.

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    2. Leaf
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I think it was a red ,

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        No need to swing out for sure.
        Plenty here disagree.

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    3. isacki: full casual
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I think it's just something you try because you can. Most of the workload will fall on the legal team surely, and they're not penalized apart from legal costs presumably for trying, so might as well from their point of view. So makes sense though it's a bit unsightly.

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  30. Lateriser 12
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    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Wazzzzzzzzzzza

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