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We continue our series of articles for members focusing on the player Key Performance Indicators (KPI). This time around, we delve into the data to discover those forwards who favoured home comforts over 2013/14 and also assess the more consistent strikers who produced the same sort of attacking threat regardless of fixture.

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.

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  1. Arvin-ation
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Bardsley came on for Wilkinson when he got injured last night. Might suggest he's ahead of Cameron in the pecking order.

    Diouf also started ahead of Crouch, with Bojan playing in behind him. Came pretty close to scoring as well, apparently.(Bojan)

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    1. RammyRhino
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Looks like its time to pray vlaar moves so we have a strong 4.5 pick

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    2. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I think Cameron is still on holiday after world cup duty?

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      1. Arvin-ation
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        😆 😳

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  2. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Team that rotates best with palace?

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    1. Reedy
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Stoke IMO. (based on fixture difficulty, not H/A).

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      1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        yes but don't they often both have good fixtures in the same gw?

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        1. Reedy
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          That's even better. Gives you back-up in the event of injury (also I've only really looked at first 10 GWs tbh).

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    2. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      west ham and qpr work well

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    3. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      QPR is quite good especially for Palace's toughest matches

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      1. Reedy
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        GW 7 and GW 10 look tricky

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    4. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Check out their rotation with QPR.

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      1. I.A.P
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        This.... I'm sure they rotate like 34 of the 38 weeks..

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  3. Tyler the Pritts
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Has anybody heard from McNulty yet this year? I don't think he ran the world cup game last year but he did the year before. Just wondering if anybody had heard anything about it yet

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    1. McNulty
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Hah you timed that message well, first time I have been on in a while! I don't think I will be be running the cup unfortunately as I live in Australia now so it's just too difficult with the time zones and it takes a fair bit of time to run it which I'm not sure I can find over the next couple months. I'd be interested in joining one though if anyone wants to run it

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      1. Tyler the Pritts
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Wow that was weird. That was a great tournament you ran btw. I don't think anybody will come remotely close to putting on the effort that you did. How is Australia?

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        1. McNulty
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Thanks, I liked the format but it was a bit time consuming so I think it would need a few people running it or simplify it a little. It was mainly working out the groups and rankings that was tricky.

          I'm living in Melbourne now which is a great city. Been here 5 months nearly after a bit of travelling in Asia.

          How's the team looking? I'm still pretty stuck, hoping some transfers can help me figure out some decent cheapies

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          1. Tyler the Pritts
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Same I've been so far out of the loop for awhile now and I'm just on here trying to take it all in. I feel lost and clueless the start of every season nearly as far back as i can remember. Have you heard of any similar leagues or tournaments that anybody is doing?

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  4. notoriousbmp
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    austin or remy

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    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      depends what you can do with the extra 1.5 mill if you get austin

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    2. Reeker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Austin 3:16

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    3. ScouseCafu
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Austin at this point in time

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  5. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Thanks for all the replies guys.
    I have 9.5m to spend on two defenders(preferably rotating), so if I'm going to go palace/qpr, I'd only feel comfortable getting ward from palace.
    So the question is which qpr defender will be nailed on at the price of 4.5m? Don't tell me Ferdinand lol

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    1. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Simpson

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      1. Venom Snake
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I am quite happy with the way my team looks now I must admit 😀
        How are qpr defensively?

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        1. President John F. Keninnsie
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          I think they'll be the best out of the promoted teams. Caulker and Ferdy should compliment each other well.

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      2. Arvin-ation
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Isn't Simpson a risk, since QPR are gonna play 3 atb?

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        1. President John F. Keninnsie
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          He'd play as a RWB.

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    2. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I think onouha is...have you considered the speroni/green rotation and getting some other rotating defensive duo?

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        1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          😯

          well then ignore that 😀

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    3. Reeker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Ferdinand (sorry bro)

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    4. I.A.P
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Ward/ferdy or Caulker /Marriappa

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      1. Venom Snake
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I keep hearing Mariappa hasn't played and won't be nailed on

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  6. hassan158
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts guys?

    Mannone/Krul

    Terry/Debuchy/Marriapa/(Vlaar)/(Wisdom)

    Sanchez/Silva/Mata/Eriksen/(Albrighton)

    Jelavic/Rooney/Dzeko

    🙂

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    1. hassan158
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      🙁

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  7. Tiote on Peyote
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone watch the Utd match?

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    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      yes...lindegaard is essential 😉

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    2. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Yeap. Whaddaya wanna know?

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      1. Tiote on Peyote
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        How did Herrera play? Apart from the goals did Rooney look dangerous? Similar-ish question regarding Mata - does he look like points? And one final big one - was the team changed at half-time, and if so, who played both halves?

        Any answers are very much appreciated.

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        1. Tiote on Peyote
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Cheers man. Good stuff.

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      2. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I'd like to know whether Rooney and Mata is 'all that'. Can we expect big things from them this season, Do they have chemistry?

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      3. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        how did shaw play? also did Rafael play?

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        1. notoriousbmp
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          rooney and mata played great

          Rooney scored twice...(one penalty) and made an assist to mata

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          1. notoriousbmp
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            james also played well

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  8. Corrigan
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Atm my minute my biggest conundrum seems to be Costa or Giroud. I feel with Costa that whilst I'm taking more away from my defence, I have more flexibility in getting on a hot third striker and he's only 1m away from Studge should he suddenly become a necessity.

    The one thing I know is that I don't know but I want to be flexible when it inevitably goes tits up.

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    1. Tiote on Peyote
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Giroud is a bad pick. He should be ok for the beginning of the season because Walcott is injured but after that he'll be rotated. He's the kind of striker that makes midfielders more attractive FPLwise.

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      1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        this

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    2. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Costa IMO.

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    3. Corrigan
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I see both short term, start of the season picks at this stage tbh.

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  9. Doctor X
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Goodmorning everyone. Could you please take a look at this and talk to me regarding the forwards especially. I'm having a little trouble there.

    Krull :: (Elliot)
    Filipe Luis :: Phil Jones :: Mariappa/Cameron :: (Targett) :: (Wisdom)
    Sanchez :: Hazard :: Eriksen :: Sigurdsson :: (Matty James)
    Rooney :: Diego Costa :: Pelle

    For 18.0 mill: I've gone Costa + Pelle, based purely on fixtures. Costa with 2 games vs the promoted sides, no better fixtures to take a punt IMO. But could I be doing something better with the money for example: Sturridge + Long or Giroud + Dzeko (Not a big fan of this cause of the fixtures)

    Cheers in advance for the input lads.

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    1. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I'd try get Dzeko in, but I like the Costa punt.

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    2. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I prefer De Jong + Dzeko over Pelle + Eriksen tbh.

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    3. PurpleWave
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I wouldnt personally risk Pelle, not really convinced. Maybe downgrade Sanchez to Ramsey and get Dzeko

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  10. Jarvis
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Hi guys, looking for some feedback for my team -

    Mannone (Myhill)
    Reid - Debuchy - Vlaar - Coleman (Wisdom)
    Hazard - Ramsay - Erikson - Tadic (Albrighton)
    Rooney - Sturridge (Zamora)

    1. Don't really mind not having a 5+ GK at this stage.
    2. Reid is the hammers most solid option in defense and with our 2013/14 CS history, im happy giving him a go for our favourable first few rounds.
    3. Coleman or Baines?.. or beef up mid?
    4. Originally had in Yaya and Silva, but just made changes to accomodate for Hazard, and upgrade Giroud to Rooney. Thoughts?
    5. Tadic looks v good, especially with set pieces etc.
    6. Sturridge + Rooney will be pretty solid for me - Can't imagine making too many changes up forward unless I reconsider on Remy.

    Some feedback would be handy.

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    1. Reeker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Reid is a solid choice.

      Coleman is better in open play but I think I'd go Baines due to set pieces and penalties. But Everton have tough starting fixures so I would recommend another defender for the time being or downgrade Coleman then upgrade Albrighton to play with 5 mids (I like this one better personally)

      4. Some good decisions

      If you fancy Tadic go for it, he's a good option

      I like 3-4-3 but if you are happy with 4-4-2 or 3-5-2 to each their own

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    2. PurpleWave
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I wouldnt risk putting Everton defense due to the hard fixtures. Tadic looks very promising but i couldnt find a way to fit him. Would prefer Costa + Sanchez over Sturridge + Ramsay

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      1. Jarvis
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks for the feedback guys. If Ramsay gets injured or doesn't fire early, I'd probably be looking to replace with Ozil- First seasons in the EPL always have the potential to be a bit slow, so I don't feel the need to risk it with Costa or Sanchez until proven to a degree, and we all know Ozil has the class. This probably contradicts my selection of Tadic, but I need him as a differential, 2.5% ownership - could be a cash cow, or even a keeper...

        Reeker, I think i will move out the everton defense, might bring in Caulker at 5m, leaving me with 2mil to upgrade Albrighton and a 3-5-2 formation.

        Any promising 6.5m mids? Johnson?

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        1. Reeker
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Snodgrass, Siggy, Arnie, Puncheon, I suppose Johnson could do well

          Take a pick.

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    3. Van The Man
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I would downgrade Ramsey/Coleman(not-so-great fixtures apparently).. Then upgrade Zamora to a better forward.. Someone like Austin/Diouf/Zarate..

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  11. Call Me Old Fashioned
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Hi all, introducing myself as a new member of the Deadzone. I have been on FFS during the usual hours for last 2 and bit seasons but moved from near London to the East Coast of the USA for work now so I guess I am a deadzoner now!

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    1. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Welcome to the dark side.

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    2. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Welcome to the DZ Ajay. We are mostly a fairly laid back bunch, no need to rush in this place 😉 Good chance to be involved in a deeper level of discussion.

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      1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        this

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    3. BeachBadger
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Welcome to the Dark Side my friend

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    4. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      welcome brother sharkbait!

      "wha he ha he ha ho ho ho, wha he ha he ha ho ho ho"

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      1. Call Me Old Fashioned
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        thanks all!

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  12. Big Red Dog
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Loving this team

    De Gea (Myhill)
    Wisdom Debuchy Filipe Luis Baines Cameron
    Fabregas Yaya Mata (Albrighton Siggy)
    Rooney Dzeko (Bent)

    Wodya reckon gents?

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    1. Doctor X
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      It's all lopsided

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    2. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Its nothing like mine and therefore i dont like it 🙂
      Personally i would upgrade bent using baines > shaw or davies depending how much you need to raise

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    3. PurpleWave
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Wouldnt recommend Bains due to the tough fixtures. Downgrade him to shaw and invest in your attack

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    4. dribbler
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      don't rotate siggy
      bent + albrighton combo is much too cheap...you're playing with only 5.5 good attackers which will kill you when bandwagons emerge
      DDG isn't worth it
      you can't afford a defence like that before christmas

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  13. Tyler the Pritts
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    May be old news but are we thinking that Bruce will start?

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    1. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Might get some game time, but I don't think he's a regular starter.

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    2. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      no...wisdom and duff is the answer 😉

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      1. President John F. Keninnsie
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Not Wisdom, they're signing Gamboa. Keep up AR. 😉

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        1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          sorry Innsie, looks like I should study a bit more 😉

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          1. President John F. Keninnsie
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            +1 😉

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          2. dribbler
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            not duff either unless you're very lucky

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    3. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      No.

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  14. Harry (C)ane
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Hey guys, any problems viewing the fpl page? My page is just full of plain text.

    Thanks for your help!

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    1. dribbler
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      no it seems fine

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        1. PurpleWave
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          try another browser

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  15. Bolivian Seaman
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    'Irvine’s preferred formation has been a 4-2-3-1 and, with Brown nailed-on, the likes of Victor Anichebe and Saido Berahino will be hoping to grab a role on the flank in order to stay in the first-team picture.' ------ That is from the scout report

    So Ideye Brown is nailed on then?

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    1. Doctor X
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I mean he is their record signing after all. So perhaps?

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      1. Tiote on Peyote
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Wait until his manager watches him play before deciding anything. Terrible, terrible club over the last year and I wouldn't be upset if they got relegated.

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        1. Ryan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          I've heard Moses is a target as a loan signing. Could be good for him to link up with his Nigerian team mates.

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          1. Tiote on Peyote
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Moses is woeful. He upsets me.

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            1. Ryan
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 4 months ago

              No he isn't, he just looks woeful compared to his Chelsea team mates. Put him in the WBA team and he'll be their best player.

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              1. Tiote on Peyote
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 4 months ago

                Right. Would you like to have him in your team?

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                1. Ryan
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • Has Moderation Rights
                  • 14 Years
                  11 years, 4 months ago

                  Not in my team no, but I'd expect WBA to do a lot better with Moses in it. Could create chances for others so as a whole their attack will improve.

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                  1. Tiote on Peyote
                    • 14 Years
                    11 years, 4 months ago

                    Fair enough from a WBA point of view but who in their right mind would have a WBA attacker in their squad? I really think Moses is poor. He'd probably look ok there but really he's not a good player.

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                    1. Ryan
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • Has Moderation Rights
                      • 14 Years
                      11 years, 4 months ago

                      Nolan isn't a good player either but from an FPL point of view he has been a very good option in the past. In fact Moses was too when he played for Crystal Palace a few years back.

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                      1. Ryan
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • Has Moderation Rights
                        • 14 Years
                        11 years, 4 months ago

                        In saying all that however we'd just have to wait and see. WBA have a long way to go to even be competitive this year.

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      2. Bolivian Seaman
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Just making sure 🙂

        He looks the best striker from the 6.0m's in terms of youtube highlights. Austin's highlights were mostly penalties

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  16. davistom
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Best 8.0-9.0 budget defensive rotation(not just home-away, but considering fixture too) for first 6-10 GWs?

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    1. Bolivian Seaman
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Newcastle and Swansea look like the best fixtures except for their first games. So I'd go 4.5x2 - coloccini and n taylor

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      1. davistom
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I'm thinking of going with Foster and Kurl, so doubling up newcastle is risky.

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    2. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      in terms of nailed on starters, the best is chester/rosenoir and simpson

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  17. Geordienufc1
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    I currently have Shaw in my team, and looking for that extra .5 mil. Which of the array of 5.5 Utd backline options are the most nailed on?

    I'm thinking Jones?

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    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      yes you are correct

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    2. Tiote on Peyote
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      They're gonna sign at least one defender. Save this line of thought until later. With their fixtures I have a spot saved for a Utd defender but atm it's impossible to tell.

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    3. Walrus Eggs
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Yes, Jones.

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      1. Geordienufc1
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers fellas.

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    4. Call Me Old Fashioned
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      As it stands Jones. But if you don't mind re-jigging your keepers then DDG

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  18. thes7s
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    A. Rooney Costa Nasri
    B. Rooney Dzeko Hazard

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    1. Harry (C)ane
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      B

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    2. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      B. By far.

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    3. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      B

      cant be having dirty players and gold-diggers in our teams now can we? 😉

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    4. PurpleWave
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      B for hazard

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    5. Walrus Eggs
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Alright, here's what I have. Does it look OK or should I acquiesce to the template and bring in another big hitter in the midfield?

      Guzan
      Terry - Debuchy - Davies - Ferdinand - 4.0
      Mata - Lamela - De Jong - Siggy - 4.5
      RVP - Rooney - Dzeko

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      1. Walrus Eggs
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Reply fail.

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      2. PurpleWave
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Downgrade RVP to Costa and invest in mid

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    6. magic.inside
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      B

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  19. Walrus Eggs
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Alright, here's what I have. Does it look OK or should I acquiesce to the template and bring in another big hitter in the midfield?

    Guzan
    Terry - Debuchy - Davies - Ferdinand - 4.0
    Mata - Lamela - De Jong - Siggy - 4.5
    RVP - Rooney - Dzeko

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    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      "acquiesce" - absolutely loving it mate! 😀

      I think it is worthwhile having 2 premium mids

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    2. Harry (C)ane
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      No Arsenal attackers? Scary

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    3. BeachBadger
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I like it man. It's different

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    4. dribbler
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      considering you've got RVP it's not bad but I'd think long and hard about Villa and QPR

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      1. dribbler
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        love the man u triple...hate lamela

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        1. Walrus Eggs
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          I may play it safe with Eriksen.

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      2. Walrus Eggs
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        The emphasis is heavily on the first 3 weeks. Which teams would you prefer for 4.5s with strong early fixtures?

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    5. Geordienufc1
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I like it for its uniqueness 😛

      At the same time, you could lose quit a bit even in the first 3 weeks if some of the template mids fire, and/or man Utd stutter.

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    6. Emp
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      im a fan of the rvp rooney double up but i think 3 attackers from the same team generally doesnt work. I tried this with city last season and i found the points werent spread around as much as one would hope even though they scored a lot of goals. I like the mid-priced mid picks though , i think they all have big potential!

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  20. hassan158
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    REPOST. No one replied last time 🙁

    Thoughts guys?

    Mannone/Krul

    Terry/Debuchy/Marriapa/(Vlaar)/(Wisdom)

    Sanchez/Silva/Mata/Eriksen/(Albrighton)

    Jelavic/Rooney/Dzeko

    🙂

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    1. PurpleWave
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Pretty solid. But downgrade silva and get costa over dzeko or remy(If he moved to liverpool) over jelavic

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    2. Walrus Eggs
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      You really need a better striker than Jelavic. There are lots of good options: Bony, Giroud, Costa, RVP, Pelle are a few of them.

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      1. hassan158
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        They are too expensive. Hull should be more of a threat attacking wise with Snodgrass and Ince their. Jelavic could be this seasons J.Rod

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        1. Emp
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          you are kidding yourself if you think jelavic is going to do what jrod did last season. Hull are not southampton! Having said that he is a decent option as far as his price is concerned. I woudl look to drop though once their good start runs out. I also dont know if the 2 city due to starting fixtures are neccesary. If you do fancy hull attack why dont you rather switch silva to snoddy and upgrade jelly a better striker. Its more important to have a power front 3 then a power midfield 4 imo. top strikers inevitably outscore most mids by the end of the season.

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  21. Tiote on Peyote
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    http://youtu.be/pozpEvzMBeM

    Throwing this for a cheap laugh if anyone wishes to partake?

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  22. magic.inside
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    If I'm playing 3-5-2, do you think this defense is too heavy?

    DDG Myhill
    Luis Huth Naylor Caulker Ward
    Rambo Hazard Arnie Sigg Mata
    Rooney Dzeko Weimann

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    1. dribbler
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      as things stand speroni + jones may well be better than DDG + ward...the cheap keeper gets more save points

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    2. ManofKent
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      It wouldn't be my choice of defence for that budget. Nice mid though.

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    3. Rickety Cricket
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I was set on a 3-5-2 because the ESPN fantasy league scored the players differently; however, for the barclays site, the 3-4-3 is the best bet. Stay away from the 3-5-2

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    4. magic.inside
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      thanks all

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    5. Emp
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      yes defence is far too heavy if you only playing 3 at the back every week imo

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  23. hassan158
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Can anyone post the Goal keeper rotation spreadsheet? Thanks.

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  24. Tyler the Pritts
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    First RMT of the year

    Mannone/Krul

    Shaw/Debuchy/Cameron/Vlaar/Duff

    Fabregas/Ramsey/Herrara/Barkley/Albrighton

    Rooney/Costa/Dzeko

    Lots of work to do, suggestions?

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    1. Blue Lion
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Your mid is really different. But could go eitherway...

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    2. Emp
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      dont fancy barkley , think there way better options at that price ( and under ) namely snoddy siggy arnie de jong imo

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      1. Emp
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        dont love vlaar unless he moves to spurs or soton , herrera could work out interesting punt, not mad about 2 chelsea attack after the the 2 first games at least ,would look to move costa to studge around gw4

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    3. pit creature
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Barkley isn't good value this year.

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  25. hassan158
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    James Collins nailed?

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    1. Reeker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Don't think so

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  26. Geordienufc1
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Playing around with the front 8 versus front 7 (3-5-2).

    A) Mata, Shaw, Barnes (4.5 ST bench fodder)

    B) Eriksen, Jones, 6 mil fwd (long/jelly/Austin/ideye/etc.)

    The benefit of B is I have the option of a 3-4-3 or 3-5-2 (5th mid being siggy).

    The detriment of B being that it reduces the flexibility of the midfield (as I would have an 8mil, 7mil and 6 mil), I prefer mata over eriksen, and I'm not a fan of any of the 6mil strikers.

    Thoughts?

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    1. Cannon
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      You share my thoughts perfectly, "prefer Mata over Eriksen, and I'm not a fan of any of the 6mil strikers"

      A for me....

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  27. Cannon
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Hey DZ,

    Just poured through the pre-season articles and tried my first draft.
    Would appreciate any suggested tinkering as it's just a rough first attempt.

    Szczesny (Krul)

    Cahill - Debuchy - Davies (Cameron, Chambers)

    Sanchez - Mata - Tadic - De Jong - Sigurdsson

    Rooney - Dzeko (Bent)

    My thoughts...
    GK: Happy enough, Krul can be any 4.5 if offers better rotations for Arsenals tough games.
    DEF: Not unhappy, but may need to check rotations
    MID: Wanted Hazard instead of Siggy or De Jong... but just killed the budget!
    FWD: Least happy with this line (apart from Rooney)

    Thoughts guys? Cheers

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    1. hassan158
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Cahill to Terry?

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      1. Cannon
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I feel this decision is more about my personal feelings towards Terry.
        If he keeps scoring like he has then, absolutely! Thanks for the input.

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    2. Walrus Eggs
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I'd downgrade one of your mids to a 4.5 and upgrade Bent to a decent striker.

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      1. Cannon
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah. Was looking at that. Just not sure who to drop and who to bring in. None of 6-7mil strikers take my fancy at the moment.

        Assuming he gets the starts, Bent is only going to be good until Bentekkers comes back in anyway. Might be worth having just to give me a few weeks to decide which mid to drop and which mid-price striker to bring in.

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    3. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      GK: Too expensive IMO, if you're going with a big keeper like Szczesny I think it's a waste to have another playing keeper.
      DEF: 3 strong defenders, it looks like Chambers is heading to Arsenal so take him out. I recommend Taylor from Swansea. Cameron is a rotation risk, maybe considering getting a 4m defender for him since you already have 3 that you'll play basically every week?
      MID: Lacks Hazard/Fab, 4 of your 5 mids are in different teams than they were last year which is risky. I'd go with 1 of De Jong/Tadic - not both.
      FWD: Rooney and Dzeko are good, popular picks. Bent is a pretty bad pick but there's not many better at that price, and you'll bench him probably every week.

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      1. Blue Lion
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        You and your essays!

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        1. President John F. Keninnsie
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          😳

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      2. Cannon
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks Innsie. Great feedback.
        I likely will swap a midfielder cos I really do want Haz (or Fab if budget restricts)
        Good point about the new team Mids.... hadn't really thought about how insanely risky that is!

        As mentioned above, Bent is a (possibly playing & in form) stop-gap who'll be bench cover

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    4. Reeker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Chambers more than likely going Arsenal won't get much playing time

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    5. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I don't mind it. Not sure on De Jong, Debuchy and Bent myself. I think you need a better budget attacker than Bent mostly.

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      1. Cannon
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Any good recommendations at 7 or below? None take my fancy in truth

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        1. Ryan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          I think you need to spend at least 7.5 on a striker. Pelle is the obvious option at that price.

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    6. BeachBadger
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Doubling up on Arsenal defence when their fixtures aren't great may be unwise. I suggest ditching Szcz and get a cheaper keeper to rotate with Krul. Or ditch Krul altogether.

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  28. enrico.palazzo
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Do we think Kane is a 3rd striker option?

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    1. Walrus Eggs
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Not from the start of the season, no. I doubt he plays much.

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      1. enrico.palazzo
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers

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  29. ScouseCafu
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    If you had to have one or the other who would you pick out of rooney and sturridge?

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    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      rooney

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    2. Rickety Cricket
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      rooney

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    3. Blue Lion
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Roon.

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    4. Reeker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Rooney

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

      Rooney

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    6. Geordienufc1
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I'm going to be an outcast here and say Rooney

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    7. ScouseCafu
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Well that settles that

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  30. Rickety Cricket
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    RMT

    Krul(elliot)
    Vlaar, Ben Davies, Phil Jones (wisdom/duff)
    Sig, Mata, Hazard,(Vice) Y.Toure (Albrighton)
    Rooney(c ), Giroud, Soldado

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    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I like it 🙂

      maybe consider chester instead of vlaar? and dzeko instead of giroud?

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    2. Blue Lion
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Casual !!!
      Yaya!

      Good team..Maybe Bony over Giroud( if he is staying)

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