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KPI Forward Analysis – 2013/14 Most Improved

2 July 2014 1523 comments
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With the World Cup on pause for a couple of days, we take time to delve into the domestic data from the 2013/14 season. In the first of a series of features focussing on the KPI statistics in the Members area, we assess the most improved forwards over the season gone by, listing the main players in accordance with goal attempts from inside the box:

For the unfamiliar, these Key Performers Indicator (KPI) tables are designed to use a series of key stats to allow our members to track form or change in player performance. By tracking the frequency of certain key statistics and comparing over two separate periods of time, we can ascertain each player’s form, whether it be an improvement or decrease in displays on the pitch. As mentioned in last summer’s introductory article, we’ve rolled out a preview movie which shows just how to get the best out of the KPI tables.

For the purpose of this series of articles, we analyse the previous two seasons as a means of comparison:

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  1. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Is FPL down for anyone else?

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    1. Beavis
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah maintenance.

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    2. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      "TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE

      Login to Fantasy Premier League is temporarily unavailable while we perform essential maintenance.

      We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience. Please try again later."

      It was like that for a couple of weeks last time if I remember correctly, but it's happening!

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  2. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
    • 12 Years
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    Guillem Balague ‏@GuillemBalague 15s
    I heard Arsenal have a personal agreement with Alexis but offer less to FCB than Liverpool. Juve also interested.

    Arsenal back to their old ways of derisory offers for players.

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    1. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Will be hilarious if he wants to sign for Arsenal and they don't cough up an extra 5m. 😆

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      1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
        • 12 Years
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        and they overpaid by at least 5m for Ozil

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    2. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Doesn't seem like a priority position for Arsenal anyway...

      .........Giroud
      Caz/Pod Ozil Walcott
      ....Wilshere Arteta
      Gibbs Mert Kosc ???
      ..........Chesney

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      1. Beavis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        He's better than Cazorla/Podolski and he can play up front as well.

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        1. chrisjdgrady
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          this

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      2. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
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        they want sanchez for the position he plays for chile. up top as a fluid striker apparently. giroud might see less game-time

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      3. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
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        ramsey in the mix surely

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        1. Piggs Boson
          • 14 Years
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          Feck, how did I forget Ramsey?!

          IGNORE THIS POST

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      4. Parm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        They need a proper, physical holding midfielder, their midfield has been bullied for years.

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        1. Beavis
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah but I'm still not sure who they'll actually get, not really been linked with too many besides from Khedira I don't think.

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          1. chrisjdgrady
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            Bender

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            1. Beavis
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              Oiii, no need for that. 😉

              In all seriousness though, he could be an option too. Just not enough movement in the transfer window from Arsenal yet.

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              1. El Muñeco
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                • 14 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                Javi Martinez would be the dream

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              2. chrisjdgrady
                • 12 Years
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                =P

                Also, Schneiderlin has been a rumor. No idea about any of these rumors obviously, but I'd take any of those three!

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    3. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      As oppose to excessive offers for derisory players.

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      1. Damo.
        • 15 Years
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        Hi-oh!!

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  3. r0nh
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    "The talks held were productive," a senior Liverpool source told the BBC.
    "There are sensible expectations on both sides.
    "Further talks and discussions will take place but no deal has yet been finalised."

    Suarez gone, confirmed.

    Just a matter of how much £££ now.

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    1. Walrus Eggs
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      There's no way he goes for 70m, unless that's his buyout, which I don't think it is.

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    2. Saniul
      • 12 Years
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      I don't care as long as Barcelona don't give them Alexis as a goodwill gift. Want him at Arsenal, our team needs more width.

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  4. Eze Really?
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    being able to swap out players during the open round has proved to be different and exciting. The only problem is you can't make decisions for the day and go off to bed.

    What I must say is I have been caught with too many players in the last couple of games forcing me to gamble. Cost me quite a lot actually, applying logic which has no place in football.

    I have gone for players in earlier games to make my choices less exasperating. popular choices like Messi, Mascherano, Fernandez and De bruyn I have stuck with in game 3 but only De Vrij and Gonzalez in game 4 when I hope I would have accumulated enough points not to change too much.

    Anybody see my logic or is it misfounded?

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  5. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Keeper rotation: West Ham and Crystal Pulis

    Adrián & Speroni

    What can possibly go wrong? 😀

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    1. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Top dollar duo there Doosra, what prices are you anticipating?

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        10 the pair. Please. 😀

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    2. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Looks decent, lots of save points! GW5 looks dicey, but that's all.

      Reckon Adrian might sneak in at 4.5m as Jussi is still there? Speroni will be 5.0m at least imo.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        I would bite your arm off for that!!! 😉

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  6. Timtastic03
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    On a scale of 1 to 10, how crazy would it be to drop JRod? He's gotta stop scoring at some point?

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    1. chrisjdgrady
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      12

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      How would you feel, if he scored?

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      1. Timtastic03
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        My argument - If he scores 1, he ends up with about 10-12 points which is about the same return as a much cheaper DM (-1 or 2) and I expect the games to be a lot tighter in this round, the odd goal could come from anywhere really. It's not like the case of Messi who HAS to be involved with every Argentinian goal.

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        1. DHWizzo
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          I guess the question is how you would feel of he scores 16 points and you have Lahm that fouls too much, gets a yellow and scores 4 or 5?

          Sure Lahm may be safer to score 7-9 pts, but he definitely won't score 15-16.

          Which comes down to whether you want to win the game or finish comfortably in the middle?

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          1. Timtastic03
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            Suppose I could splurge on 1 midfielder.
            ..and SOLD 😉

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    3. LewanGOALski
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      it's like Yaya and Ramsey case - he'll be in most of the teams, so may end up as a disaster or as a blessing...

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    4. LOCO ABREU
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      in a 23 players squad i think you shoud have him

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    5. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      He'll be heavily marked, that's for sure.

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      1. DHWizzo
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Not sure Brazil know how to do that.

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        1. MJ6987
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          I dunno, they are not the flair side of old

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          1. DHWizzo
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            Well they certainly aren't the defensive juggernaut.

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    6. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I am. Going for Cuadrado instead

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    7. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      There's no other midfield options, why would you drop the most in form player?

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      1. DHWizzo
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Totally agree.

        It's not as if he cost 14M and will prevent you from building a quality team.

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    8. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      7

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    9. Futboley
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      8
      Doing that too. But only because I deadly need differentials, and other think it´s crazy.
      If you´re on a good position stick with him for sure

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  7. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    With Suarez out and United's fixtures I wonder if anyone will be without RVP in their opening FPL squad!?

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    1. d1sable
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      11 years, 5 months ago

      Only those who go for Rooney instead i would of thought

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      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Would be a brave man though. Not even guaranteed a start now.

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        1. d1sable
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          11 years, 5 months ago

          Hes still the main man at United though as far as the board (and wages) are concerned and i cant see him not playing. Also lets not forget RVP was awful last year (probably down to Moyes granted) but hes also seems to be reverting to getting injured a lot, even in this World Cup hes been subbed early and an injury doubt going in.

          Having said all this i will be going RVP its just something to bare in mind.

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    2. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I doubt it ðŸ™

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    3. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      We need to make sure RVP has low ownership. The causal will log on and see 60% ownership and increase goods ownership even more

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      1. 4vets
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        😆

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      2. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        I think two names on all team sheets will be Sturridge & RVP sadly (from point of what you mean by low ownership, it wwon't happen

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  8. Donkey_Sanctuary
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    RMT (McD)

    Boateng, Fernandez, Van Buyten, Gonzalez, De Vrij, Zapata
    Rodriguez, Mascherano, Lahm, KDB, Valbuena (1m, 1m, 1m)
    Mueller, Messi, Robben (1m, 1m)

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    1. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Downgrade a defender to get a GK 😉

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  9. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    HI GUYS

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  10. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    You just know Costa Rica are going to score based on the amount of teams with Cillessen.

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    1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      When fight for your life more is activated, anyone can score.

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  11. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Neuer or Courtois?

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    1. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Neuer.

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Neither.

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  12. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    I'm not sure how relevant or useful it is comparing one season to the next. So much changes. I mean the season before last everyone had Fellaini and Michu and they were both crap last season.

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    1. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Michu in fairness was injured alot last season and Fellaini was playing for a better team then..

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    2. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah, but there are some things that stay consistent.

      Pulis' teams being tough to score against being one.

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      1. d1sable
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        11 years, 5 months ago

        Do you think Swans defence will pick up like the season before? New manager i see potential cheapies there.

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        1. Piggs Boson
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah, I think so.

          With no Europe I'm expecting a few bargains in the Swans.

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    3. Bubz
      • 12 Years
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      Agreed

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    4. LewanGOALski
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      isn't it awesome though..? 😉

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  13. More Cowbell
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Hey guys, got myself a decision to make. Can I get a straw pole?

    Option 1: Di Maria & Benzema
    Option 2: Lahm & Neymar

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    1. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Here you go: http://stuffihadtoputsomewhere.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/strawpole.jpg

      And option 1 for me.

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    2. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      2 on both counts imo

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  14. Keno
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    First draft for Mcdonalds squad Quarter Finals:

    Ospina/Navas

    DVB-Fernandez-Zapta-Varane-De Vrijj-Gonzalez

    James R-Valbuena-Mascherano-KDB

    Neymar-Messi-Robben

    Would like opinions and suggestions please. Thinking about dropping neymar for Benzema because I am not convinced of the german back line and I think they could struggle with France's pace upfront, also do you think its a waste having both Ospina and Navas?

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    1. DHWizzo
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Exactly what I did - Neymar for Benzema.

      Germany's lack of quality back-line and the fact they haven't played a single strong side so far makes me think the French could tear them apart. Also since Neymar's knee is buggered he has barely trained this week.

      Only have 4 midfielders would worry me though. Could be stuck with a couple 4-5 pointers in there.

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      1. Keno
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Yea I usually either play a 4-3-3 or a 5-3-2 because it just seems to me midfielders don't usually score that many points. The CDM's like Mascherano and lahm etc seem to score much better than the Di maria's etc so I prefer to stock the back line since defenders score very well even without a CS.

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    2. Futboley
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      2 GK is expensive. More even if Cillessen (3) not in the mix. Can´t see any team been shot 20x at like in last round.
      A bit weird to have 2x CRC + Robben on last day for me.

      Other than that, definitely Benz over Neymar, the rest looks great.
      wild guess: Any bank left to up DVB to Vertonghen?

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      1. Keno
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Who would you take then, Ospina or Navas and why? I feel like holland could easily make Navas make anywhere from 6-12 saves, even though they usually play on the counter I just don't see Costa Rica being able to do much against them. If I dropped 1 of the GK's I would probably be able to then upgrade DVB to Vertonghen, you think that might be a good idea since he seems to be getting forward quite a bit in the last few matches?

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        1. Futboley
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Maybe Ospina+Cillessen
          So you stay with 2 GK, free up some $$, and still a a GK who can both suffer attacks (I think CRC will have their attemps) and a possible CS.
          Just thinking out loud here, not sure if I keep Cillessen alone or with either Cesar, Lloris or Ospina.

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          1. Keno
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            Yea I will prob go with Ospina and Cillessen then, since I do have a CRC defender in Gonzalez and upgrade DVB to Vertonghen possibly. I just like DVB because hes been racking up the points and gets forward a lot, against a Argentina team who is extremely suspect defensively on set pieces I like to have him. I would have 2 GK choices for sure just to be safe but that is just my opinion.

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          2. DHWizzo
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            Pretty sure I am playing single keeper with Navas.

            Best potential for a big score and at this stage, plodding along isn't really an option.

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        2. DHWizzo
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          I am playing with the same idea.

          Pretty much settled on taking Navas. After seeing Howard's 19 display, it is clear that the big differential is going to come at that position and I can only see that happening with Navas.

          Hadn't thought about the double CRC, but it is a good point and if doubling it might be worth doing so with the Dutch (Blind). At this stage, I don't think it is that big a deal to have 3-4 players still to play in the last game, but could make for hard decisions.

          I also was playing with DVB for Vertonghen. He was playing like a winger last night, but you can bet his duties will be more defensive minded against Argentina. I also think ADM and co are going to be firing shots from outside the box and we will see more BS so maybe though DVB is the obvious choice he is the right one?

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          1. Keno
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            I think I am going to be sticking with DVB over Vertonghen, I just think he will get more BS and Balls Recovered, and has a better chance at scoring on set pieces than Vertonghen.

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            1. DHWizzo
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              I worry that Vertonghen will need to be defending against DiMaria or Messi all night and not only will it wear him out, his negative points for fouls/YCs is likely to be an issue.

              He just looked so dangerous last night...

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    3. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      German defence is better than Nigerian against whom Benzema did feck all. Get Cillesen and 2x 1m keepers and free up some cash.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Efe Ambrose.

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      2. DHWizzo
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Benzema started on the wing against Nigeria, a mistake they won't make again.

        Once Giroud got hauled off and Benzema went into the middle it was all France.

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        1. Keno
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          This. Benzema looked ineffective in the first half only because Giroud was playing centrally. Once they subbed Giroud off Benzema got a few solid chances and looked a million times more dangerous. France will definitely start with Griezmann on the left and Giroud will be benched. That German back line is incredibly slow, I expect France to get quite a few real good chances against them.

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          1. DHWizzo
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            Couldn't agree more.

            Now if line-ups come out on Friday morning and Giroud is leading the line, I might need to make a change...

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        2. GreennRed
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          He still got feck all points against a poor Nigerian backline. Germans are more than capable of putting in a good defensive display. Muller's a better option, been there done it, again and again for club and country. Benzema doesn't have the Real attacking unit supplying him with quality.

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          1. DHWizzo
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            French back-line is stronger, IMHO, and stronger than anything they have faced so far. The spine on France is very good.

            Luckily we only need to wait a couple days to see who is right. I am going France on this one though as I have been very underwhelmed by the German's all tourney.

            No German's at all in my fantasy team right now, actually.

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  15. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Thought for the day....

    Those us us who have started to enjoy the MaccyDs game now, here's my view

    The interface is now pretty good, and the transferring between games is fun and suits the more hands on managers "us"
    The scoring system keeps you interested for longer since you don't mentally give up when your defenders concede and your players can pick up recovered balls etc

    We are all doing pretty well

    Finally though, there are 2 to three games a day, the constant playing/fiddling is ideal for us FF bores

    FPL would be equally as good if there were so many games, and ALL on free to view TV

    For me FPL will be a bit of a let down to start with

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    1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      But there are about 8 major EPL fantasy games? Easily enough to keep you busy with research, etc.

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      1. Parm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Plus Champions League, so long as the site actually works(and the early kick-offs don't affect me)...

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        1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Tried playing that last season. I'll have to be really desperate before I consider it again.

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    2. DHWizzo
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Heh - secretly really enjoying McD's now too.

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    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Play UFPL.

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      1. Parm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        And the Sky game, similar approach with regard to captaincy changes.

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      2. J0E
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Yep, sounds like ufpl will suit you well.

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Problem is no WC like McDs to keep scoring well. Transfers aren't the same. 😛

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    4. Futboley
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Enjoying too, despite so many flaws... Crappy interface, transfer rules, formation problem, mobile UX, and occasional points extremes (Howard at 19, Rakitic over a whole team who scored 3-0 against him...) just to say a few.
      Surpringly, McD did a good job at allowing having 20+ players or 11-13 and fillers and just score the same until now.
      Fantasy+WC was a sure bet I guess!
      Not really into PL, so UCL & WC official are just good enough for me for now.

      UEFA also tried to launch a easy-to-play fantasy game called "Top Five", playable in a minute (UCL only). You may check it out to get your friends who find fantasy too geeky or time-consuming into it.

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    5. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Agreed on all points. McD's was a distinct 1/10 at the launch...a good 8 or 9/10 for me now. Just the scoring needs refining a bit..

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  16. DHWizzo
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Top point getter last round was a goalkeeper.

    That is all.

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Not gonna happen again.

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      1. DHWizzo
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        A keeper has been in the top 10 every match day.

        But I am sure you are right. Those previous 56 games don't tell us anything about what should happen.

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  17. Coaly
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Will Sakho be back for the QF?

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    1. The Shoonchy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Most probably, should be fit after resting the last game.
      Will he oust Koscielny though? 50-50

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      1. Coaly
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Surely would be Varane ousted. Kosc should be nailed on if Deschamps has any sense

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        1. The Shoonchy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Nope, Deschamps started with Varane and Sakho.
          He only played Koscielny when Sakho got injured. Varane is as nailed-on as can be.

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          1. Coaly
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            So would you go for Varane over Sakho?

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            1. The Shoonchy
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              Varane I think, we would think that Sakho is fit now after resting but we don't know for sure. Varane will start against the Germans. As for points potential, don't know about that really, but I'm thinking France would win against Germans, although might concede.

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          2. Futboley
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            +1
            Kos only plays when Varane is injured or Sakho booked, both of which happens a lot.
            Kos did a good substitute job, but remember France qualified vs Ukraina by losing 2-0 (with Kos) then winning 3-0 with Sakho (who scored).

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        2. Timtastic03
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          His first choice pairing is Sakho and Varane I think

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  18. pundit of punts
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    What're your current McD points total?

    477 for me.

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    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      show off! 😛

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      1. Blue Lion
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Haha.. High 5!

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      2. pundit of punts
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Really?

        I thought that was low. 😕

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        1. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Pretty high on FFS WC standards. Unless you're looking at winning it, then you should have 515 points like 5th placed Roscola.

          btw, are you by any chance related to Rani Mukherjee? 😉

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          1. pundit of punts
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            Lol no.

            I'm not. Why do you ask that?

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            1. NABIL - FPL otai
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              Saw your name in Fox. Just a wild guess haha

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              1. pundit of punts
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                😀

                Where're you from? Surprised that you know Rani.

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                1. Saniul
                  • 12 Years
                  11 years, 5 months ago

                  Malaysia. Our Bollywood's reach is atleast that much. 😉

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                  1. Blue Lion
                    • 12 Years
                    11 years, 5 months ago

                    Haha

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                  2. NABIL - FPL otai
                    • 13 Years
                    11 years, 5 months ago

                    Kuch Kuch Hota Hai was a massive hit back in 2000.

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                    1. pundit of punts
                      • 12 Years
                      11 years, 5 months ago

                      It was indeed. Bollywood really has a widespread appeal I see.

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          2. Blue Lion
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            Lol..that last bit made me laugh.

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    2. Blue Lion
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Show off!
      Just 449 here.

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    3. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      473 ðŸ™

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    4. Zep
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      461

      Shoulda coulda woulda been higher were it not for missed deadlines, but everyone in this part of the world could say the same thing...

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

      470.
      A lot of injured players in Round 3, but I'm still happy with my scores, as long as I continue to win in FFS WC. 😉

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      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        434 here. Didn't get to change my team last time round, so actually struggled to field 11 scoring players. Had to make do with Higuain's 3 points. Still, it meant that Ozil and ADM remained in there when I was intending to take them out!

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    6. Buck The Trent
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      504

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      1. pundit of punts
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        😯

        Rank?

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        1. Buck The Trent
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          27

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          1. pundit of punts
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            Well done.

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    7. The Sarjeant
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      488 😎

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    8. Jebus Saves
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      281

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    9. Laserface
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      501

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    10. A Defender's Nightmare
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      505

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  19. DHWizzo
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Before the WC started, I was with most in being thoroughly disgusted with the McDonald's game - it's huge teams, tiny budget, heavy management required, poor interface, lack of transfers, too many wild cards, etc.

    After playing it for the last couple of weeks, I have to admit I really have enjoyed it. Now fair enough, the interface is shocking and more than a few people have likely killed their chance by an inadvertent chance in formation, but the idea of needing to pick a complete team where there is good balance and scoring at all position has been quite a nice change. It really rewards the players that do their homework and is not a casual game.

    That said, I think getting to rebuild you team every round has ruined it for most of us. The templates now emerge and your rank is unlikely to change much in the run in. No reward for the shrewd players that did the research and had the smart picks early.

    I am a convert and have enjoyed the game and the team management (including the layout of who sits on the far right) more than I expected.

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  20. Ginkapo FPL
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    This is flipping difficult

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    1. potsymoore
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Robben

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  21. Blue Lion
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    In McD if you had to choose between Blind and De Vrij who would you pick?

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Bacon double cheese

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      1. Blue Lion
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        http://www.whopper.ie/assets/images/menus/Double_Cheeseburger.jpg

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        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          *bacon* double cheese

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      2. Jebus Saves
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        sound

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    2. VougieDipond
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I have went for the fridge and Indi (providing he is fit) as my Dutch choices

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    3. Paulo
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Blind as he has more potential for assists

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    4. Sean.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      De Vrij

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    5. emperikal
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      CBs are the way to go

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      1. chrisjdgrady
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Yep looking that way

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    6. LOCO ABREU
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      de vrij

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  22. Futboley
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Nobody tripling defense?
    I´m thinking about doubling/tripling defense either for Colombia, Holland or Germany...

    (For McD game)
    Upping this post: http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/7512943

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    1. Saniul
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I have triple Dutch defence on Maccy D, as most do.
      And well triple German defence on Fox killed me last week, so I'm wary

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      1. Futboley
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah, sure.
        I´m thinking it´s the only differential for this round.
        Yet dutch play last, Germany plays France and even if Brazil is shit Colombia still is a risky move ( as CBs..).
        Probably a good bet not to make on last day.

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  23. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Will Rojo being out significantly hurt Argentina's cleanie prospects?

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      No, because he is basically a winger

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      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Do you know much about the guy coming in?

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        1. VougieDipond
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          If its the sub from the last game he is a CB for Monterray.

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          1. HuttonDressedasLahm
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            So more defensive I'd guess?

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            1. VougieDipond
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              would assume so but Rojo plays CB for Sporting as wel

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    2. applebonkers
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      nah, he's their michel bastos

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  24. DHWizzo
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Useful link on injuries and return dates:

    http://www.physioroom.com/news/worldcup_2014/injury_table.php

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  25. fdr
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    any comments on these? looks good? everyone playing? (McD)

    OSPINA - CILLESSEN - 1M
    VARANE - VAN BUYTEN - ZAPATA - BLIND - DE VRIJ - GONZALEZ - GAMBOA
    RODRIGUEZ - CUADRADO - DE BRUYNE - AGUILAR - VALBUENA - 1M - 1M - 1M
    ROBBEN - BENZEMA - MUELLER - 1M - 1M

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  26. PKB
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Surely Aguilar at 0.5 more is better than Gago? Also a RB magnet!

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    1. Van Dal
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      IS aguilar nailed on though>?

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      1. PKB
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Pretty much. Rested for the last grup stage game

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        1. Valar(Keith)
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          wait.. he's got 27 points by playing just 3 games? 😯 .. he's on my radar straight away. can you break down his McD's stats for us? cheers

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          1. Futboley
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            8
            5
            *
            14 (assist + 4RB)

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    2. Valar(Keith)
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      had not even considered him tbh with JRod and Cuadrado in that team. Gago seems to have a slight attackin threat at 0.5 cheaper.. atleast based on the key passes stat on whoscored. could be a good punt though(however, cuadrado is just a million more)

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  27. Zep
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Of the 38 people above me in Fox, only 10 of them are eligible for the $5000 prize...

    I wonder if an ineligible person wins it, the prize gets passed down to the highest finishing eligible person...

    Probably won't though...

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    1. Saniul
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Nice way to save the money for them. 😉

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    2. pundit of punts
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      What do the rules say?

      I remember vaguely that it said it would be passed down to the next best player. I maybe wrong though.

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      1. Zep
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Just scanned through the T&Cs, couldn't find anything concrete...

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        1. pundit of punts
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Chances are slim then.

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        2. Saniul
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          You could shoot them a mail, they reply to almost everything.

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    3. Blue Lion
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Did you get your citizenship?

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      1. Zep
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Not yet, but if I get close I'm just gonna use the wife's name...

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        1. Blue Lion
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Hope they have not saved the names!

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    4. Buck The Trent
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I am 18th at the moment.

      I have an Australian permanent resident visa, but have been residing overseas for 7 years.

      Anyway, 23 points in FOX is pretty huge gap to close, chance is pretty slim
      On the other hand, I am only 18 pts off McD. Will all the subs and weird scoring, I think my chance is bigger

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      1. Buck The Trent
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        with*

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    5. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      If anyone wants me to pretend to own their account and claim their prize let me know

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      1. Amateur Pundit Zan
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        *terms and conditions apply

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  28. applebonkers
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    surely not
    https://twitter.com/Cynegeticus/status/484436142520303616

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    1. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah I already posted about this. They basically tried 2 formations in training:

      a) 4-2-3-1 with Fernandinho holding and Paulinho B2B, Oscar-Hulk-Neymar-Fred up front

      and

      b) 4-3-3 with Henrique just in front of the defenders, Fernandinho + Paulinho in CM and Oscar and Hulk flanking Neymar.

      Will be interesting to see which one they choose but wouldn't surprise me if he finally dropped Fred.

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      1. Parm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        The last one was more of a 3/5 at the back rather than a 4-3-3.

        Cesar
        Luiz, Silva, Henrique
        Alves, Fernandinho, Paulinho, Marcelo
        Oscar, Neymar, Hulk.

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        1. Parm
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Maicon instead of Alves, sorry.

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        2. Beavis
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah could be a 3-5-2 as well, will be interesting to see what Felipao does. I think it'll be a really tight game, probably 1-0 or 1-1.

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      2. VougieDipond
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Counter attacking rather than playing on the front foot then hoping to get at the lack of pace in the Columbian back line. Desperation Columbia FTW 🙂

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    2. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      0-0

      Penalties.

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      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Hang on I thought it was going to be 1-1 then Colombia in extra time

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    3. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      pray4Fred

      maybe scolari wants more legs in the team to stifle columbia and match their intensity

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    4. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Would love for Alves to be dropped.

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  29. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    How do you guys think Costa will do at Chelsea?

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    1. chrisjdgrady
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Better than Torres at least!

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      1. Fantasy Gold
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Hardly a bold statement 😉

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    2. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Very well.

      Depending on price, he will probably start in my team.

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    3. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      20 goals and 10 assists in all competitions

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    4. Fantasy Gold
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      20+ goals. He fits into Chelsea's philosophy perfectly. He'll score a lot of ugly goals, but who cares. The end result will be the title for Chelsea

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    5. d1sable
      • Has Moderation Rights
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I honestly don't think he will do that well, its more to do with the style of play from Chelsea than anything.
      If that changes with Fabregas then maybe....

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      1. Fantasy Gold
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        I can't see how he won't do well. He's the perfect system player and he works really hard. Him and Jose are a match made in heaven. I'll be shocked if he doesn't get atleast 20 goals

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        1. d1sable
          • Has Moderation Rights
          11 years, 5 months ago

          I still expect some rotation with champions league and Jose's penchant for doing it. He's also fairly injury prone.
          I would say more like 15 prem goals for me

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    6. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Well. They have a nice first fixture and could be a good captaincy punt for GW 1

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    7. applebonkers
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      about 15 goals

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      1. d1sable
        • Has Moderation Rights
        11 years, 5 months ago

        ^^

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  30. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Robbie Earnshaw is the 1st answer.

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    1. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Do I take that as a true or false? 😯

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