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3 July 2014 1623 comments
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As some of you may already know, the Sky Sports Fantasy Football game for 2014/15 opened its doors earlier today. With a lull in the World Cup action, Fantasy managers are afforded our first chance to dabble in domestic issues as we tentatively cobble together our initial teams for the season ahead:

The Sky Sports game is one that we’ve covered in the past, with our Members area including the relevant bonus point recipients across the positions.

After winning the Best League for each of the last couple of campaigns, we’re looking forward to defending our title once again. The winner of last season’s Scout League picked up £1,000 for their achievements and we’re hoping to offer prizes for whoever finishes at the summit once again.

We’ll be re-starting our official league soon and will be rolling out a series of articles over the next couple of weeks, looking at the Player List and analysing the best tactical approaches. Regular contributor d1sable will be on board once again to give his hints and tips every Friday afternoon – having finished inside the top 10 last year, he’s clearly a man worth listening to.

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  1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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    12 years, 14 days ago

    Is Rojo definitely out?

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    1. seanie3
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 14 days ago

      yes, suspended

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    2. Parm
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      Suspended.

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    3. The Machine
      • 13 Years
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      yes

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        Bugger. Thanks, lads.

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  2. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
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    I wish we knew what those Argies were up to training behind closed doors...ggrrr...

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    1. Root
      • 14 Years
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      Running around and kicking the ball. Confirmed.

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    2. Walsh
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 14 days ago

      When in doubt, avoid. Too much at stake for your Iranian team Wakey to be taking risks at this stage!!!

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      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 14 days ago

        I think we will all end up with no Argentinians. Apart from Messi...The rumour mill is really in overdrive.

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        1. Valar(Keith)
          • 16 Years
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          Mascherano?

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    3. crystalpalaceRus
      • 14 Years
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      Just go wih Garay

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  3. Valar(Keith)
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    Aguilar!! Good option? now that ppl are mentioning doubts over the argentina team i think im gonna skip gago and get a similar priced alternative

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  4. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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    Demi?

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  5. Demí
    • 15 Years
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    Doosra?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 14 days ago

      Ah - there you are - is Borges still the man on all set pieces for CRC, please?

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      1. Demí
        • 15 Years
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        I believe so. Campbell, Ruiz and Bolanos(mostly indirect free kicks) take their fair share too though. Borges on pens

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          Thank you! 🙂

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  6. crystalpalaceRus
    • 14 Years
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    Mark?

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  7. iCon
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    • 15 Years
    12 years, 14 days ago

    What's all this jibber-jabber about Argentina?

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    1. Saniul
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 14 days ago

      I'm quitr confused, myself. Why drop Fernandez?

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      1. iCon
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 14 days ago

        What's their options at CB? Demichellis? 😯

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      2. VougieDipond
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 14 days ago

        Some Argy reporter guy on twitter reckons Fernandez may get dropped for poor performance for Dummychelis

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        1. iCon
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          Frack that! Just when I'd settled on a team...:mad:

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  8. Demí
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    From the germany press conference just now:

    @MiguelDelaney 7m
    Loew on flu: "From yesterday until today, all players able to train. Slight cold but no feeling of exhaustion."

    Loew confirms Hummels is ready to play. "He told me he no longer feels tired, has no more fever, perfectly fit to play."

    Loew on Lahm position: "Decisions are not forever... you'll see very quickly tomorrow where he will play."

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    1. iCon
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      Cheers for the Loew-down 😉

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  9. Piggs Boson
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    12 years, 14 days ago

    "Just like transfers, you can make this alteration for any match day, thus giving you the opportunity to score double points from two of your players over the duration of the Game week"

    Does this mean we get two players with double points or have I read this wrong? (Sky Game)

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    1. iCon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 14 days ago

      No you read it right! 2 Captains, even 3 if you plan your trannies well

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
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        Oh wow. This game seems to require a lot of thought and time.

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        1. iCon
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 14 days ago

          Yep, I've always missed a few weeks, but generally finish around 5K

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        2. JT's Dog
          12 years, 14 days ago

          Articles usually keep you right about best strategy, either go with their choices or swap for your own

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    2. d1sable
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      12 years, 14 days ago

      you can have a captain for each day of the gameweek if you wish

      you get one captain swap but you can transfer your captain so could do something like:

      16th 17th 18th
      RVP(c) ---> Captain Swap to Aguero(c) --->> transfer Aguero to Studge (C)

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 14 days ago

        So even though you "swap" the captaincy, all 3 would get you double?

        Wow. Maybe RVP Kun is the way to go as they play on different days.

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        1. JT's Dog
          12 years, 14 days ago

          You need to plan it around who and when they play following week. You don't want to waste transfer to get Sunday captain in if they play following Monday and you then need to sell them again and buy back

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        2. d1sable
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          12 years, 14 days ago

          yep all 3 would and some times you could have a captain play sat sun tues and weds, the thing is you dont want to make that a habit as you will run out of transfers fast.

          Best way is to use your captain swap from sat to a player playing sunday who then plays again on Sat so you can repeat the cycle.

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  10. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 14 days ago

    picking a decent team in the sky game within budget seems harder than last year

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    1. d1sable
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      12 years, 14 days ago

      Much harder, very few budget options although some always come to light.

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      1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 14 days ago

        is there a formation you stick with or do you chop and change?

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        1. d1sable
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          12 years, 14 days ago

          Well this season 3-4-3 is available for the first time so that is something to consider although with budget restraints looks tough.

          3-5-2 has historically always been the best formation due to the way Motm and bonus points favour mids and i don't see that changing really

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          1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
            • 13 Years
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            ok cheers

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          2. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 14 days ago

            yeah it seems impossible to afford a 343

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  11. Dr Dream
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    With so many French players down with flu who do we think will start against Germany ?

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    1. Keepergirl
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 14 days ago

      7 german players also sick with the flu

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    2. Demí
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 14 days ago

      No doubts for France. Team pretty much confirmed, apart from Giroud/Griezmann

      https://twitter.com/GFN_France/status/484765257114861568

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 14 days ago

        Cheers for this.. a cabaye punt it is.. and sakho over varane

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      2. d1sable
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        12 years, 14 days ago

        Is Martins Indi nailed form now on? I was going to pick him for Sun game but not sure

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        1. Demí
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          Yep

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    3. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 14 days ago

      The French players have flu now as well?!

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      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 14 days ago

        Yeah..and the Colombians..

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        1. Bubz
          • 12 Years
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          You're joking right?

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          1. Dr Dream
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 14 days ago

            Yeah...hehehe...

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            1. Bubz
              • 12 Years
              12 years, 14 days ago

              You pesky Iranians!

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              1. iCon
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                • 15 Years
                12 years, 14 days ago

                Hey Bubz, I believe we play each other this round!

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                1. Bubz
                  • 12 Years
                  12 years, 14 days ago

                  Ah cool. What's your team?

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                  1. iCon
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 15 Years
                    12 years, 14 days ago

                    Navas
                    Rojo Duarte Fernandez Verheag
                    Gustavo Gago Willian DeJong
                    Ibarbo Huntelaar

                    You?

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                    1. Bubz
                      • 12 Years
                      12 years, 14 days ago

                      Fantastic team pal! I suggest you keep it exactly like that!

                      I haven't done mine yet

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                      1. iCon
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                        • 15 Years
                        12 years, 14 days ago

                        Wish it was closer to deadline; I'm happy with it, but can't help tinkering!

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  12. Puncheon Debuchery
    • 16 Years
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    Anyone know where to find a list of players suspended for the 1/4 finals?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 17 Years
      12 years, 14 days ago

      Hot Topics.

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      1. Puncheon Debuchery
        • 16 Years
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        Nice one. cheers.

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    2. iCon
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      Think it's just Rojo, Gustavo and Duarte

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  13. Bubz
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    12 years, 14 days ago

    Just saw this clip on Sports Bible. Is Adebeyor joking here? Seems pretty harsh on Eriksen if he's not!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXeXfKFEBgg

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    1. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
      • 12 Years
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      Ouch.... Seems genuine

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    2. Epic Fail
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      Eriksen looks like he's shitting himself. 😀

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  14. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
    • 12 Years
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    Manchester City have agreed a fee with Porto for Eliaquim Mangala and are just awaiting his decision before closing the deal. The fee is believed to be £32 million

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    1. Bubz
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      £32 million for a 4th choice centre back for France. Okay...

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      1. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
        • 12 Years
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        The report also said "they have also agreed a £30m deal for Mehdi Benatia as a back-up option"

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  15. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 14 days ago

    hmm if navas is out, who to replace with....... neuer, ospina?

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    1. VougieDipond
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 14 days ago

      Navas will play. The Doctor is quoted as saying we let him rest so he can play on saturday

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    2. JT's Dog
      12 years, 14 days ago

      What happened to navas

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      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 14 days ago

        shoulder injury apparently

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    3. Mr Pink
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 14 days ago

      Back in training today aparently. Doctor says he´ll play on Saturday.

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  16. Mr Sarcastic
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    A) hummels, garay, aguilar

    B) merte, fernandez, cuadrado

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  17. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 14 days ago

    If Lahm is reinstated to full back (50/50 IMO)...and everyone is fit how will the Getmans line up?

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    1. Timtastic03
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 14 days ago

      Khedira, Schwein and Kross in the middle would be my best guess

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    2. Timtastic03
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      Just realized you're probably asking about the backline haha
      sorry, haven't got a clue. Lahm - Boateng - Hummels - Howedes?

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  18. Valar(Keith)
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    12 years, 14 days ago

    anyone considerin cabaye.. just 6 million n rbs galore.. and a mean shot too. in addition to valbuena of course

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    1. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 14 days ago

      Hit the woodwork three times I think so far.

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      1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 14 days ago

        pogba has more points with less game-time though

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        1. Dr Dream
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 14 days ago

          Yeah he does. Still a good, if risky, punt though.

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  19. Ginkapo FPL
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 14 days ago

    I fancy a punt on Bombardier! BANG ON

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 14 days ago

      Someone called Bombardier needs to join the prem. Bomba would suffice.

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      1. VougieDipond
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 14 days ago

        Sol bamba?

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      2. iCon
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        • 15 Years
        12 years, 14 days ago

        Bemba Da?

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  20. Sif
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 14 days ago

    Hummels > Neymar > Messi > Robben

    Armband escape plan MkI

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    1. Sif
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 14 days ago

      Neymar/JayRod the biggest undecided.

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    2. Root
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 14 days ago

      Mertesacker -> Yepes -> Garay -> De Vrij

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    3. Mr Sarcastic
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      Prob same, JRod 2nd, cos don't have neymar

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  21. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
    • 12 Years
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    Arsenal are ready to beat Tottenham and Napoli to the £20 million signing of Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin & hope to finalise after the world cup

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  22. Portsmouth Bubblejet
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 14 days ago

    German press conference with Joachim Löw and Toni Kroos:

    Löw: "Almost a third of our players complained of having a sore throat. But none of them had a fever overnight and all of them were able to train today. Hope that none of them take a turn for the worse before tomorrow."

    - "Schweinsteiger and Khedira have recovered well. I think that they'll be at full strength tomorrow."

    - "Mats Hummels will definitely be able to play."

    - "There have been discussions about where Lahm should play ever since I've been involved with the national team. It's not very helpful. There are decisions that have been taken, but not yet concretised. You'll find out tomorrow where he plays."

    - "It's not true that Toni Kroos has agreed terms with Real Madrid. He's not had any personal contact with the club. If anything happens, then it would be after the World Cup."

    Toni Kroos: "I can't help you very much with the Real Madrid reports. I can't comment on every newspaper report. Nothing has been decided, nor will it be decided during the World Cup."

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    1. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 14 days ago

      You know...even if they declare themselves fit it really doesn't sound like ideal preparation does it. Any news on which players have been affected ?

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      1. Portsmouth Bubblejet
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        12 years, 14 days ago

        Müller earlier in the week, Kramer later. It sounds to me like they're all fit (except for Mustafi, of course).

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        1. Dr Dream
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 14 days ago

          I'd normally fancy the Germans for any game they ever play. Is it advantage France now ?

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          1. Portsmouth Bubblejet
            • 15 Years
            12 years, 14 days ago

            No, why? Just because some players had a sore throat? It's not being treated as a big deal at all in Germany.

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    2. Valar(Keith)
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 14 days ago

      Any mention on schurrle startin ahead of goetze?

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      1. Portsmouth Bubblejet
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 14 days ago

        No, that's the entirety of what you heard in terms of team selection.

        A few polite comments from Kroos about France and Mesut Özil, but nothing else.

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  23. r0nh
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 14 days ago

    McD

    I have 3.5m in the bank & I have no idea who to upgrade...

    Someone post their team

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    1. JT's Dog
      12 years, 14 days ago

      Keep it for fpl

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      1. r0nh
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 14 days ago

        Good idea, cheers 🙂

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  24. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 14 days ago

    got a feeling this geezer might step up against the argies https://vine.co/v/MDdplwMAAae

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  25. pol
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    12 years, 14 days ago

    Would you rather have:
    A) Kdb
    B) schuerle
    Considering both start

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    1. VougieDipond
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 14 days ago

      B all day KDB is hopeless

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  26. Keno
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 14 days ago

    Couple Questions:

    Any else have a feeling that Brazil will look to completely shackle James R and close him down all game? I just get the feeling that they will try and give this guy absolutely no room to breathe considering the tournament he has had so far. Also opinions on David Luiz, is he too costly since there are other CB's who are much cheaper and have a good chance of scoring high? It just seems he has been really consistent throughout, even though -9 last game for his CS and Goal he would not really have scored that well. What do you all think?

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 14 days ago

      They can do that if they want, and Cuadrado will run riot.

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    2. JT's Dog
      12 years, 14 days ago

      So cuadrado will get all the space

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    3. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 14 days ago

      Neymar and co have been saying for a couple of days that they don't mind "winning ugly"...read that how you like...sounds like a physical match is on the way.

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 14 days ago

        Fernandinho punt!

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        1. Calvin Clyne
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 14 days ago

          I'd love him in my team but am 0.5 shy 🙁

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        2. iCon
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 14 days ago

          -2 for Fouls conceded in last game; could be -5 if that's the case!

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          1. Valar(Keith)
            • 16 Years
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            its like ive already accepted the -1. can see loads of RBs though. not sure if that'll be enough tbh as cant see CS or attackin points

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        3. VougieDipond
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 14 days ago

          I made sacrificies to get fernandinho in better pay off

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    4. Parm
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      • 14 Years
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      And who in the Brazil team has the capability to man mark James Rodriguez?

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  27. Zasa
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 14 days ago

    I'm guessing U.S locals aren't eligible for prizes no? New to this game

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    1. Root
      • 14 Years
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      Obviously not.

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      1. Zasa
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 14 days ago

        Guessed so, playing for competition's sake is worth it still. Thanks.

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    2. JT's Dog
      12 years, 14 days ago

      Sky ?

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    3. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
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      Dunno, check the rules.

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  28. Mr Pink
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 14 days ago

    Navas trained today and will play against the Netherlands after receiving a knock in the game against Greece.

    http://www.nacion.com/deportes/brasil-2014/Medico-Seleccion-Costa-Keylor-Holanda_0_1424457639.html

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    1. Fantasy Gold
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 14 days ago

      He's their star player. He was always going to play

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      1. Mr Pink
        • 12 Years
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        Some nervous posts on here as he sat out the training session yesterday.

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      2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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        crap is fernandez out too.......?

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  29. Demí
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    12 years, 14 days ago

    @BrazilStats 5m
    Paulinho will definitely be a starter tomorrow, according to Fox Sports Brasil. They say the information is confirmed.

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    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 14 days ago

      Does that give us a clue as to what their formation will be? Is the Alves not starting rumours still to be believed?

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      1. Demí
        • 15 Years
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        Doubt it. Wouldn't be surprised if Alves was dropped though

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    2. Valar(Keith)
      • 16 Years
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      Ramires or Fernandinho for the otehr spot you reckon?

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      1. Demí
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 14 days ago

        Probably Fernandinho

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    3. Fantasy Gold
      • 12 Years
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      Meh. Won't make a difference. The ref will be the star of the show.

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