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The Community Round Up

The World Cup may still be some days away but there’s been no shortage of competitive spirit amongst the Fantasy Football Scout community this week. We have seen our community writers battling out for our inaugural Community Submission of the month prize, while FFS UEFA World Cup team captains have been battling to recruit the cream of the crop to join their squads.

The Community Submissions

This week we launched a new informal twist to our Community Submissions section: a £20 Amazon voucher awarded to the writer of the article deemed the best of the month.

We asked you to vote for your favourite out of the 41 articles that were published during May and we can now reveal that the winner is Bedknobs and Boomsticks, for his excellent number crunching work around the Fantasy Premier League’s Bonus Points System. Congrats B&B!

Dino was another writer worthy of a mention this week , as he concluded his three-part assessment of next season’s prime targets. Dino points to plenty of potential points amongst the underachieving bottom of the table sides of 2013/14.

Crystal Palace were among those teams tipped for relegation ahead of last season but new manager Tony Pulis and resolute back four ensured their safety. Good on Zidane’s Floor expects a price hike for their defenders but his analysis shows they could be worth every penny.

As with May, the early part of June’s submissions were dominated by the World Cup with our scribes once again continuing their whirlwind tour of those teams taking part. Walsh has been analysing USA’s chances, meanwhile Heydudes13 has looked at Ghana, while Christina has been scouting Bosnia.

Our statisticians have also been back in force this week, with Blue Lion looking at the goals conceded and scored in the World Cup qualifiers and Demi picking out his 32 best World Cup stats, one for each of the teams taking part.

Asquishypotato has been focusing on World Cup teams on a group-by-group basis and last week reached Group C’s teams and key players. Meanwhile, OneKeano has begun a series of group previews, starting with Group A.

The Hottest Topics

The Fantasy Freak has been livening up the comment boards this week as quiz master. We thought we’d take a leaf out of his book and try out a quiz of our own based on the statistics available in our member’s area. Nobody managed to answer all ten of our questions correctly, although Demi came the closest with nine. Only Wilfried Bony’s record for most headed goals during the 2013/14 campaign eluding him.

Recovered ball statistics have also been vexing the community this week, with these defensive attributes looking key to success in the official McDonalds-backed FIFA game. Saniul wonders though whether such a prevalence on defensive play will ruin the game.

For those less concerned by the recovered balls issue, Tony Warner Uber Alles gave us this excellent analysis of how some of the World Cup’s key players perform in that area. Billy Gilmore also served up some tasty four year old statistics from the first Official FIFA world cup game.

For those looking for a game more akin to the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) format, The Fox Sports World Cup Fantasy game seems an interesting prospect. Christina urged those taking part to ensure they keep a close eye on fixtures in this discussion on how best to play the game. Right on cue Roscola’s World Cup fixture ticker was unveiled this week to help managers navigate their way around the tournament’s timetable. Innsie is also playing this game and prompted this discussion of the best defensive strategies.

Points for scoring penalties is a mainstay of all World Cup Fantasy games which makes Anonymous’s guide to the tournament’s expected penalty takers a key read ahead of Thursday’s deadlines.

Preparation for next season is still at the back of Giggs Boson’s mind as he asked which defensive formations we are likely to opt for in the next FPL campaign.

We also asked what the community’s ambitions were for the forthcoming Premier League season, with many echoing MJ6987’s minimum requirement of a top 10,000 finish and aspirational goal of a top 100 place. RonH‘s ambitions, meanwhile, focused on successfully persuading those behind the FPL game to reform their price change formula, after Van Persie’s value drop failed to mirror his plummeting ownership last season.

Finally, no Fantasy season preparation would be complete without some ingenious team names flying about. Some of the best team names to emerge from our discussion included Billy Gilmore’s ShawFrankReDempsey and JK’s The Kolorov Money.

The Community Tournaments

TM245 has come up with an intriguing World Cup game based loosely around OC Prodigy’s Scout Picks Challenge. Full details can be found here.

The FFS UEFA World Cup competition now has captains in place and Twitter accounts set up. This week, captains have been looking to recruit their squads with Spain boss Thomass producing the biggest transfer coup by enticing 2012/13 FPL winner SpiderM4att into his squad.

Elsewhere, Gargamel, the creator of the superb Gargatron team analysis tool, has set up a mini-league in the intriguing Goal Scorer Challenge game, whereby managers pick one potential scorer in each match. The catch though is that they can only pick them once in the whole tournament.

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  1. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Any way, someone pop down to your local drive thru and sort this nonsense out.

    Then let us know.

    bye

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  2. Twelve years a slave
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    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Tip of the day

    Be wary of selecting big name players who face their easiest game in the last match. Big chance they will be rested

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  3. The Sarjeant
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    2nd Draft.

    Cillessen - * *
    Schär Alderweireld Mena - Yepes Garay * *
    Oscar di Maria de Bruyne Valbuena - Misimovic Shaqiri * *
    Neymar Higuain Lukaku - * *

    * = cheapy.

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    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      No Dutch attackers for Australia?

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      1. The Sarjeant
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        None of the midfielders are appealing, and I could only get RVP if I got rid of Neymar or Higuain.

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        1. Saniul
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          I wouldn't have Higuain myself. 😉

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          1. The Sarjeant
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            How come?

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        2. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          I only noticed Robben is a milf now.

          More exp than Rvp!

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    2. Saniul
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Did anyone notice that there is no sub order?
      So, if one of my star players (di Maria/Valbeuna/Oscar/Lallana) don't play, some good bencher (like Pjanic/Candreva) can be ignored, and they could just push the Algerian into the XI. Horrible auto substitution, that. 😐

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      1. Saniul
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Sorry, wrong place. 😉

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      2. TorresMagic™
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        • 14 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Surely you can change that player with no minutes.

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  4. Christina.
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    9 years, 9 months ago

    Any clarity on the possible Brazil DGW then?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      lol

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    2. Saniul
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      No DGW.
      Just that Round 2 starts before Round 1 finishes.
      You look at the fixtures, it is clarified there. 🙂

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      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
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        Ta

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  5. Saniul
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Did anyone notice that there is no sub order?
    So, if one of my star players (di Maria/Valbeuna/Oscar/Lallana) don't play, some good bencher (like Pjanic/Candreva) can be ignored, and they could just push the Algerian into the XI. Horrible auto substitution, that. 😐

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    1. The Sarjeant
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Maybe that's an indicator to say that we control subs and can sub players in and out.

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      1. The Sarjeant
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Like UFPL.

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      2. Saniul
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        But no clarity whether it is manager sub like the UCL, or pseudo-auto like the MLS. 😉

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Only a factor if your Group H players miss out.

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      1. Saniul
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        I'd be shattered if Kokorin did not play, and Kerzakhov did instead. 😉

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    3. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I guess there are no auto subs too, if u dont do manual changes, ur player will score 0pt.

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  6. Saniul
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Since I don't find any leagues around, here's one for you.

    Name: FFS DZ
    Password: stupidgame

    Ta. 😉

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    1. Kane Toads
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      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      ...I joined - thanks...

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  7. Camzy
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    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    I can't believe this is my 4th year on Fantasy Football Scout. I first started coming to FFScout after I tried building a World Cup 2010 Fantasy Team for McDs and realized I had no idea who anyone was. 4 years later, and I'm back in the same predicament.

    Can anyone give me a quick breakdown on which teams are the best to pick from? I like Argentina's fixtures, but little beyond that. Defenders look to be key to the game, so I'll be looking closely at how they score too.

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    1. Saniul
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Best fixtures: Brazil, Argentina, Belgium, France (among top teams); Colombia, Cote d' Iviore, Switzerland (among mediocre teams).

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      1. Camzy
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        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks! I'll start trawling through.

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  8. Saniul
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Trouble in the Dutch camp?

    In a stirring display of team unity ahead of the World Cup, Dutch defender Bruno Martins Indi has accused his own teammate, Arjen Robben, of diving during a training session.

    That’s right. They’re diving during training now.

    Robben and Martins Indi came together several times while the Dutch squad practised at its base in Rio de Janeiro.

    Robben kicked out at Martins Indi in frustration after one tackle, then fell to the ground clutching his back after another strong challenge from the Feyenoord defender.

    The Bayern Munich winger briefly left the pitch, but returned later and did not appear to be hurt.

    When the session was over, a reporter mentioned the incident to Martins Indi, saying he thought he’d seen some tension between the two players.

    “You saw right,” the defender responded.

    “Arjen is a good dribbler. I thought he fell needlessly once. We had a little head-to-head.”

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    1. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Flashbacks to Euro 96

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    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      No worries. We need that kind of aggression for the real matches! 😆

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  9. Zep
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    http://en.mcdonalds.fantasy.fifa.com/leagues/2125

    Can someone click on this link to make sure that this is how to invite someone into a league, cos there is no code given or anything... 😕

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I'm in.

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      1. Siva Mohan
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        ^^

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        1. Chrissy Waddle - 2023/24
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          ^^^

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          1. 7shadesofsmoke
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            ^^^^

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    2. The Sarjeant
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Nope. Just sends me to my page.

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      1. Zep
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        It worked for some others... that's weird...

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        1. The Sarjeant
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Maybe it's because I'm on my phone. It just sent me to my homepage.

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          1. iCon
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            • 13 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Same here on phone and I also haven't picked a team yet!

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            1. Saniul
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              You have mail, Icon 😉

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    3. Kane Toads
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      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      ..it wont allow me to join.

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  10. The Sarjeant
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Why is my username my name and post code? I didn't do that. Plus when I try to edit my profile it says the page doesn't exist.

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  11. President John F. Keninnsie
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Not liking having to choose a 23 man squad 😕

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      You won't play 8 of them so find 1m nailed on players.

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  12. iCon
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Morning, just awake; I take it it's working now, but with a rather large portion of confusion?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Only subbing vs no subbing is the issue.
      Recovered balls is another bridge to cross later.

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      1. Scratch
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        What about the option to change captaincy?

        I'm pretty certain that the game rules were originally written in some long since extinct language on a cave wall and later translated by a creature lacking opposable thumbs using a bag of crayons.

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 14 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          One captain per round like FPL. Won't have the option of many captains per round like UFPL.

          Select a captain for double points! Any points your captain scores this round will be doubled.

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  13. iCon
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Will there be one difinative league for all teams in the FFS WC or a seperate league for each group or what?

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    1. Saniul
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I've just made a league for the Dutch guys. Sent you a link.
      Join in. 😉

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      1. iCon
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers, only on phone now, so I'll check it out when I get to my desk.

        Was worried when I read the first line of your post above: Trouble in the Dutch Camp? 😆

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        1. Saniul
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Haha, there's also a mail for all of you. 🙂

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Spreadsheet will have them all.

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      1. Saniul
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        But how would you link your team, TM?

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 14 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          You'll get an ID soon once scoring starts.

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  14. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    best milf for 5.5m?

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    1. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      KDB IMO

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      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        de bruyne?

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        1. 7shadesofsmoke
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          yep, he's nailed in my team. Great value

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          1. The Sarjeant
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            He's in all mine.

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    2. Saniul
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      de Bruyne, Candreva and Valbeuna.

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    3. The Sarjeant
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      de Bruyne - 5.5
      Misimovic - 5.5 (sure he's on penalties)
      Cazorla - 5.5
      Valbuena - 5.0

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    4. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Candreva, Valbuena, KDB, Mikel

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  15. 7shadesofsmoke
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Paulinho.

    Not popular on the boards by the sound of it. Am i mental pinning my hopes on the Spud?

    Someone, talk me out of it

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    1. Chrissy Waddle - 2023/24
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      He's pricy. I'd rather stretch the extra 1m for Oscar.

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      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        That extra 1m is hard to find.

        and like you say, Pogba is a potential behemoth in that group. I'd like to squeeze him in over Cabaye/Valbuena if i can.

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    2. iCon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Have him in my iTeam; haven't looked into McDs yet but he could have a good tournie; seems nailed on too

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      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        hmmm, not talking me out if with comments like that 🙂

        might stick with him.

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  16. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Who is everyone going for between the sticks?

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    1. The Sarjeant
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Has to be Cillessen.

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    2. Saniul
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Julio Cesar, 5.5 or Cillesen, 3.0

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    3. Chrissy Waddle - 2023/24
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I like the my Dutch/Greek combo for a cut-price 5m (if I can swap them out that is..)

      Otherwise will go with Cesar and two 1m's.....

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    4. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Cesar.

      Brazil fixtures and projected performance and he's cheap at 5.5.

      I went for Mbolhi (1m Algerian 1st choice) and another Algerian 1m jobbie as 'cover'

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    5. GuyIncognito
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Got Cillessen, Karnezis and the Algerian keeper.

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      1. Siva Mohan
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        this ^

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  17. 7shadesofsmoke
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    4.5m Defender (got Rojo)?

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    1. The Sarjeant
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Eugenio Mena 4.0 - plays for Chile

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      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Don't know much about this guy, will have to do some research. Cheers!

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    2. Saniul
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Alexei Kozlov, RUS.
      Bruno Martins Indi, NED.
      Miguel Layun, MEX.

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      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Indi over Blind?

        Whats the thinking there fella, I'd be interested to get the inside from the Dutch ©

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        1. Saniul
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          A centreback, so might be good with the recovered balls and all. 😉
          And since everybody's getting Blind, so. 😉

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          1. 7shadesofsmoke
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Interesting. Could pay off!

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    3. Chrissy Waddle - 2023/24
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Blind (4m)

      I like Manolas for 2.5m. Absolute bargain in a strong Greek set up and a kind group.

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      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Manolas, nice tip, could afford me some very precious upgrades.

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        1. 7shadesofsmoke
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          is he nailed??

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          1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            cholevas is nailed and 2.5

            although he is a left-back but can get assists

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    4. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Kombarov, Blind

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      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        blind seems a popular option. I'll look into Kombarov, thanks!

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  18. Beautiful Game
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    In McD does managerial sub apply?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      No autosubs, only manual ones.

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      1. Beautiful Game
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        is it like UCL or is there any twist?

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 14 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Currently once a player has played, they stay.
          Need more clarification on subs.

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  19. Chrissy Waddle - 2023/24
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Alot of people with Valbuena over Pogba.

    I know he's cheaper but Pogba could be a beast in this WC, so 6.5m is pretty cheap.

    No-one tempted..?

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    1. The Sarjeant
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      He isn't that good for France in terms of returning points.

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      1. Chrissy Waddle - 2023/24
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Valbuena played 80mins yesterday in an 8-0 win and got nothing...

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        1. The Sarjeant
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          That's one match though? Pogba's only scored 2 goals in 10 games.

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        2. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          2 assists but he is integral to their play

          pogba did zilch

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        3. TorresMagic™
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          • 14 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          2 assists.

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          1. Chrissy Waddle - 2023/24
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            My bad. Forgot the assists stats. Food for thought then....

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        4. The Sarjeant
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          According to Soccerway Valbuena got 2 assists.

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    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Sssh... Already in my team 🙂

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    3. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      valbuena will get loads of assists though

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  20. The Darkest Knight
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Round Description Date
    1 1st group phase 12-17 June (6d)
    2 2nd group phase 17-22 June (6d)
    3 3rd group phase 23-26 June (4d)
    4 Round of 16 27 June-1 July (5d)
    5 Quarter-finals 2-5 July (4d)
    6 Semi-finals 6-9 July (4d)
    7 Final 10-13 July (4d)

    So, the day of 17th June is in 1st Round or in 2nd Round??????!!!!!

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    1. Saniul
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Both.
      You need to set your Round II team by 17th, but there will be the South Korea V/S Russia match from Round I that will be held on the same day.

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  21. money face bandwagon
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    What formation are u guys gg for? 541 as pts favour defenders or ignore and go for the conventional 343.

    I m gg 442 with vidal(c) to "test water"

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  22. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Blimey. Nightmare.

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      You dreamed West Ham got relegated?

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  23. Koflok
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Team is

    Cillessen * *
    Alves Koscielny Vertonghen Rojo * * *
    Ozil DiMaria KDB Valbuena X * * *
    Messi Neymar Dzeko Y *

    Who should X & Y be?

    a) Oscar & Chu Yong (bench fw)
    b) Vargas (plays in GW1 only) & Dzagoev (bench midf)

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    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      b

      you sure koscielny will start?

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      1. Koflok
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        He won't.

        What's the news I thought he's nailed on?

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        1. Koflok
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          *he won't?

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  24. Tommytour
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Just logged into MaccyDs and seems quite steep 😯

    What's everyone doing? 11 players and rest cheapies?

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    1. Saniul
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      15 players and rest cheapies.

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    2. GuyIncognito
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      It's way too many players, but guys like Messi and Neymar are imo completely underpriced relative to the rest of the game so it's not that hard.

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      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Strikers don't score too well under the rules though, even insanely good ones.

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  25. Blue Lion
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Hey guys, just for clarification. Its still 1 point per RB right?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      McDonalds RBs are harder than UCL RBs.

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      1. Blue Lion
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers. Chiellini a good option?

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        1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          he looks the best option for rb's...if italy can keep 2 clean sheets he could be the top defender

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    2. Saniul
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      But they probably don't count RBs in the same way as UCL does, so any player would have to do well enough to get 3-4 in a game. 😉

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  26. Chrissy Waddle - 2023/24
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Thinking a Swiss defender could be good business.

    7 out of 10 cleanies in the qualifiers and usuallt do well in tournaments. Nice group too.

    Any tips on players..? I hear good things about Rodriguez.

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    1. Blue Lion
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Yep..him or Schar

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    2. The Sarjeant
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      He's a good pick, but I prefer Schär - he was Switzerland's top goal scorer in qualifying with 3 goals, and he's a centre back - recovered balls.

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  27. Holmes
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Vidal or Ozil?

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    1. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      both seemed a touch expensive to me, but id go Vidal of the two.

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    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Vidal

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  28. President John F. Keninnsie
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    So.. Is anyone not going with Cillessen?

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Cesar for me if no subbing.

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      1. President John F. Keninnsie
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Was thinking the same.

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    2. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      im starting m'bholi 😉

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      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        😯

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    3. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Cesar, 1m starting, 1m fodder.

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    4. Billy Gilmore
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Dunno. GK will be the most important position for once.

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  29. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    in the fox game:

    a) schar + blind (for gw2 match v australia)
    b) rodriguez + lovren (for gw2 match v cameroon)

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    1. Koflok
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      aaaaa

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  30. BigManBakar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Morning everyone,

    Now that the official game is finally open, I'd like to give you the opportunity to apply for a place in the Ghanian team. We still have two slots available, and I will be considering your applications on behalf of our captain,Nate,who is a site regular but unfortunately a bit busy in his work these days. Our other team member is Sean, who was a captain in the Beach WC,finished in the top 60 in UFPL game this season and was also among the top 200 in the UCL league.

    If you want to be part of this amazing team, feel free to drop by an application to bigmanbakar@gmail.com which shall include the following:

    * Your FFS User ID
    * Your FPL User ID
    * A short summary mentioning your credentials, why you want to join etc

    Thanks.

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