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KPI Forward Analysis – Home and Away

26 July 2014 3960 comments
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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. Blue Lion
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Friendly updates?

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

      we lost 1-0 🙁

      united won 3-2

      spurs won 2-0

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

        Stand out players?

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

          rooney double and assist

          mata goal

          kane and soldado looked decent

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          1. Blue Lion
            • 12 Years
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            Cheers man!

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

      I'm good thanks, how are you my friend?

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

        Oh, not that sort of friendly update?

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

        Dunno how i became your friend.
        😉

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        1. BeachBadger
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          11 years, 4 months ago

          opposites attract 😉

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

            Ewwwwww.

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

    Right lads cant make a decision help much appreciated 🙂 A or B?

    A) Krul
    5mil def (cant decide who already have davies)
    Fab
    Barkley
    Bony

    B) 4mil
    4mil
    Eriksen
    Tadic
    Costa

    thanks in advance lads been racking my head

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

      rest of team?

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  3. theBoose
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    first and probably not last RMT of the season..

    de gea . schmeichel
    lovren . felipe luis . shaw . debuchy . davies
    ramsey . lamela . barkley . hoilett . albrighton
    rvp . remy . dzeko

    i know have gone very heavy in defence but it looks so damn tasty..downgrade?
    lamela and ramsey are musts for me in the middle, which cheapie (6 and under) would you guys go with?
    should i downgrade rvp to upgrade remy or the midfield?

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

      I'd do RVP to Rooney and up a mid if you want that strong a defence.

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

        This. and why is Lamela a must?

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

          noted. i feel with poch coming in, he will be able to transform lamela into the player he was for roma. we have already seen the transformation in the pre-season games thus far, will be a starter.

          plus..look at my grav 😉

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

            Noted.

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

      you've only got one good midfielder and he's got rough fixtures...usually attacking players score more than defenders...the wiggles to the rules will likely reduce bonus points for defenders

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

      Feel that Hazard is a must this season. Pens and freekicks in his locker.
      RvP may not start the season well cus of world cup.
      Remy may not play regularly
      Heavy defence.
      Barkley too expensive.

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    4. Nabs Kebabs
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      you need to play 3 at the back. downgrade two of your defenders to cheapies.
      nothing wrong with lamela being a must if you think so, back yourself in
      ditch barkley and one of hoilett/albrighton for sigurdsson/snodgrass/arnautovic etc

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

    hinging on Verm to United, but here's still where I am:

    Mannone - Krul
    Luis - Verm - Bavies - Targett - Wisdom
    Sanchez - Haz - Mata - Eriksen - Wanyama
    Rooney - Dzeko - Austin

    question marks being:
    Verm
    Targett
    Wisdom

    thoughts?

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

      Targett not nailed on.Wisdom meet Gamboa. Rest looks good.

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

        you sure about that? even if Chambers goes?

        and I don't follow about Wisdom

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

      I like it a lot. Though the Verm deal sounds like no certainty.

      I personally don't fancy any of the 6 mil fwd's, which is prompting my choice to potentially go 3-5-2, with Barnes (or other 4.5 ST) + siggy over Austin and wanyama. But given the uncertainty over the 4 mil bench defenders, I'd be happy to keep your team how it is.

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

        Agree re. Vermy - have a solid Plan B since he may well not move, esp by GW1.

        But I have a different view re. the 6M and under forwards. It's a worthwhile gamble to take a punt on one of the strikers of a promoted club who will get gametime, such as Austin. The money saved can get you a super-strong midfield as you say. I've got a starting line up with 10 strong players, and Ulloa lined up alongside RVP (yes I could switch to Rooney and upgrade Ulloa). I'm good for 4-4-2 and 3-5-2.

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

          you like Ulloa over Austin?

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

            Not necessarily, but I think my 0.5 can be better invested elsewhere. Bear in mind we're talking about players expected to fill the bench but might be called up if a first choice is left out. That 0.5 can upgrade a non-playing 4M defender to a playing 4.5M defender - I prefer that insurance.

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

              I think Austin will start though, it'll be Zamora left out..

              especially if Remy leaves

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

                Austin will definitely start. I don't know much about Leicester but I reckon they bought Ulloa to lead their attack too.

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      2. sinik
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        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        yeah still needs some tinkering I think because I would like more flexibility

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

    I'm heading off. Live Australian Rules at the MCG in two hours... and I got the tickets for free! 🙂

    Thanks for the feedback on my team. Good luck. Catch you soon.

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    1. Nabs Kebabs
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      hope your not a pies supporter 😉

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

        God No! I'm actually a Cats fan. I have family in adelaide and going with Collingwood work mates... so will defo be cheering for the Crows 😉

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

      carn' the crows 🙂

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  6. Pepe the Frog
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Think I've settled on my team, with the Power 3 in midfield. Still room to downgrade Yaya if needed.

    Krul - Foster
    Terry - Davies - Ward - Simpson - Wisdom
    Sanchez - Yaya - Siggie - Hazard - Wanyama
    Rooney - Dzeko - Bent

    I know the selection of Bent seems peculiar, but AVL have good fixtures in the first 3 games and he looks nailed on since Benteke and Kozak are out. With Weimann and Agbonlahor feeding him, I think this punt could pay off.

    Of course, I could also downgrade Yaya to Silva and have a 7m forward in place of Bent.

    Any thoughts?

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

      Your attack is a little weak. Both Bent and Wanyama aren't good enough FPL prospects. Rest of the team looks good though.

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      1. Pepe the Frog
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Wanyama is mostly bench fodder. He'll be just a steady stream of 2-pointers.

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

          Will Bent be on the bench too? 4-4-2?

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          1. Pepe the Frog
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            He'll be playing every week, but for AVL's first 3 fixtures till my WC it looks ok. sto, NEW, HUL

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

              I'm not convinced Bent is a sure starter mate. You might be disappointed to find he could be benched.

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              1. Pepe the Frog
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 4 months ago

                Thanks. I might upgrade him to Austin then, and maybe find the cash in defense.

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              2. Nabs Kebabs
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 4 months ago

                this. he isnt at all assured of starts

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    2. Nabs Kebabs
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      bent is gonna burn you my friend. downgrade terry if you want to keep yaya. austin is a good cheap striker option for qpr @6.0

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      1. Pepe the Frog
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I want a CHE defender but the cheapest only makes 0.5m for me. Need to find a 0.5m somewhere else.

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        1. Nabs Kebabs
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Terry to Luis
          One of your gk's to 4.0 or ward to n.taylor/4,5

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          1. Pepe the Frog
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Now it's kinda weird because I double up on QPR in defense and attack in GW1.

            Krul/Foster
            Luis - Davies - Simpson (Mariappa/Wisdom)
            Sanchez - YYT - Hazard - Siggie (Wanyama)
            Rooney(c) - Dzeko - Austin

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

      I like it

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    4. andyinasia
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Bent is a bit gamble but a great differential if it comes off.
      Wanyama will get you a steady 2 points per game but for a 4.5 mid at least he'll get pitch time.

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  7. Nabs Kebabs
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    did lamela get any mins in the friendly? if so how did he look?

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

      Played the first half, had 2 good shots. Looked quite lively, he was playing on the right of midfield not CAM like his previous game.

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      1. Nabs Kebabs
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        interesting stuff..cheers. erik central instead?

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

          He was on the wing too by the sounds of it

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

          I think it was Holtby. Eriksen came on for the second half.

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

            So a prospect this year?

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

              Lamela? Yes. Holtby? No.

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          2. Nabs Kebabs
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            looks like poch wants to play him wide! not so good for his fpl

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    2. White Hart Kane
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I would say by the beginning of the season eriksen will be behind the striker (bony hopefully...) with lamela and lennon/griezmann (again a bit hopeful...) on either side. I think eriksen is definately our best fantasy prospect this season, but lamela will certainly be one to watch.

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  8. gdog2244
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    RMT

    GK: Speroni, Gilks
    DEF: Luis, Targett , Shaw, Davies, Cameron
    MID: Sanchez ,Hazard, Eriksen, Wanyama, Siggy
    ATT: Rooney, Dzeko, Remy

    Valencia and Cahill OR Remy and Luis?

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

      Remy and Luis.

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  9. rocrocodile
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Is this it?

    Krul / Elliot

    Luis / Debuchy / B. Davies / (Bruce) / (Duff)

    Hazard / Ramsey / Mata / Siggy / (Albrighton)

    Rooney / Dzeko / Giroud

    1.0 in the bank. Improvements?

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    1. gdog2244
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Looks good!

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    2. Nabs Kebabs
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      nice effort. might aswell upgrade your goalies with that spare dosh

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      1. rocrocodile
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Was thinking of upgrading GKs. Can't decide if a 4.5 rotation (who?) or DDG/4.0 is the best option.

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

      I wouldn't pick Debuchy because of his fixtures personally .

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      1. rocrocodile
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Phil Jones, then?

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

          I'd go with Evans ahead of Jones for goal threat. Up to you though.

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

      Bony instead of Giroud?

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      1. rocrocodile
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah, people keep telling me that. Might be smart, but feels weird to double up on Swansea in attack.

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

      Excellent. I'd use to 1M to upgrade your non-playing $m defenders to playing 4.5M defenders for when your first choice 3 are rotated.

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

      Davies -> Shaw and Elliot -> Foster

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

        Sorry that's meant to be Debuchy -> Shaw

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  10. thorvaldsson
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Any suggestions for a midfielder in the 5m bracket?

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

      Of all the options I like JWP the most. We'd need assurances as to his starts though.

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

        I’m looking at Hoilett or Richardson but I don’t want Lambert to start tinkering and drop him at left back.

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

          I liked Hoilett but then I noticed QPR were really struggling for goals and his starting place isn't assured either. Then you look at their fixtures.

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

            I might as well leave Albrighton and use the .5 on my defense or goalkeeper. I think I can get away with a front 3 of Riviere Rooney and Sturridge I shouldn’t want for goals.

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

              Albrighton is similar to JWP both aren't certain starters but if they were to start they'd be solid options.

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      2. andyinasia
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I'm thinking with what's left at Southampton, JWP and Davis should get starts and possibly the odd assist.

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

          At this stage it certainly looks that way. Then again the transfer window is still open after GW1.

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

            Yeh. I've got Davis as my 5th Mid filler, but despite Southampton's good opening fixture list, I'm avoiding the likes of Tadic and Pelle until they've got a settled squad.

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        2. Pepereina Pizza
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          what about Gaston?

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

            He fell off my radar - him too (I think)!

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

      I think Assaidi could be a good pick if he gets the move to Stoke.

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

    Please RMT

    De Gea. 4.0m

    Terry caulker BDavies. Cameron 4.0m

    Toure Sanchez tadic Sigurdsson Assaidi(if he moves to stoke)

    Rooney Jelavic lukaku (if he moves to everton)

    Cheers

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    1. nisag17
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Just one man u attacker? I'm going with three, but two is a good option. If Lukaku doesn't move I don't see a prolific replacement for 9.0. With Jelavic there as well the forward line looks weak. If Sanchez gets the striker position then its much better, but that remains to be seen. Will toure be on penalties and kicks if Aguero is fit? Sigurdsson is a good shout. Defence is ok. basically, there are still a lot of ifs to be sorted out before the season.

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

        Lukaku will move. Feel like the 240+ points Toure got last season can't all disappear. I suppose I could downgrade him to Mata though and upgrade Jelavic to Remy?

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  12. avolaris
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Here is my team at the moment, can i have some opinions please.

    De gea, Myhill
    Shaw, Filipe Luis, Davis, Moore, Vlaar
    Silva, Hazard, Eriksen, Sigurdsson, Albrighton
    Rooney, Sturridge, Nugent

    I’ll be playing a 3-4-3 formation.

    I've been thinking of making some adjustments,
    Lamela for Eriksen (depending on who will being playing behind the striker)
    Pelle or Rivere for Nugent
    Hazard for Schurrle (depending on schurrle getting game time)

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  13. nisag17
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Please RMT

    Manone Krul
    Terry Cameron Davies Mariappa De Laet
    Ramsey Mata Pucheon Ince Albrighton
    Dzeko Rooney Van Persie
    .5 in the bank

    I know,three attackers from ManU. But those first six fixtures with the possibility of 3-5-2 formation looks too good to pass on. Looks like Mata will be in the hole with Rooney and Persie up top. Also, the top four teams of last season don't have the best of fixtures, which improve after this period. Will gladly take a hit at that time if required.

    I'm not so sure about the others. Any thoughts?

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    1. JasonG123
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      The mids are a little too weak. Puncheon and Ince can become Arnautovic and Siggy for only 0.5m more respectively.

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      1. nisag17
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks. that helps. might just do that.

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  14. GuyIncognito
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    What do people think of this attempt?
    De Gea - goofball
    Terry - Davies - Dann - Simpson - Williamson
    Hazard - Ramsey - Eriksen - Sigurdsson - McGeady
    Rooney - Dzeko - Remy

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

      Like the mcgeady pick. If he starts he could be a bargain.

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  15. Beautiful Game
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Pelle OR Eriksen/Lamela?

    343 Or 352?

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

      I think 343 is more balanced. Lots of good premium striker options. Not so many good budget and mid priced striker options.

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      1. Beautiful Game
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Then 352 would be better no?

        Am thinking about:
        Sanchez, Hazard, Mata, Eriksen/Lamela, Sigurdsson
        Rooney, Dzeko, Fodder

        What do you think?

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

          same midfield as mine, check it one post below

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          1. Beautiful Game
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            I would worry with that defence... four of your 5 not nailed on... 3/4 may end up playing thats different.

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

              considering our attack is the same, what defence do you have?

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              1. Beautiful Game
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 4 months ago

                Shaw(may downgrade to jones or verm if he moves), Huth, Oshea, 4.5 def(wba or southampton), targett/wisdom (the one who will be more likely to start)

                In goal Krul and Foster.

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

                  and your bench striker? I'm currently on Naismith, had Zamora but word is QPR want another striker which knocks him down the pecking order

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                  1. Beautiful Game
                    • 13 Years
                    11 years, 4 months ago

                    If u go with 352 will get a 5m fodder.

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

          No I don't like Fodder. You can probably get better Fodder in the midfield category.

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          1. Beautiful Game
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            I only like Pelle in the midprice bracket for forwards other than dzeko... but with southampton changing so much of their team, not sure about them really.

            Which forwards do you like in the 6-9 bracket?

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

              Giroud, Dzeko

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

      Good Christian. 3-4-3 no brainer.

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

        I have siggy mata eriksen haz ramsey as my midfield. They can score in most games

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

          Christ 😀 Sure they can.

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

    any suggestions?

    DDG / Hamer

    Targett / Cameron / Coloccini / Wisdom / FLuis

    Siggy / Sanchez / Hazard / Eriksen / Mata

    Naismith / Dzeko / Rooney

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    1. The Dinkum Donuts
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Very similar team to mine. I downgraded Hazard to Fabregas to beef up the defence a bit but if Targett plays then it could pay off. Maybe change Coloccini to Naylor as Swansea and Stoke rotate really well.

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

        are you playing a 352 also?

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

    Transfer specs. Apologies if these are a bit old. I was busy yesterday:

    Everton are showing an interest in AIK's highly-rated Sweden winger Nabil Bahoui. Southampton, Sunderland and Crystal Palace have all been to watch Bahoui as have St Etienne. (Daily Mail)

    Cardiff City will need to bid £5m to prise Jose Fonte from Southampton. The Bluebirds have already had two bids turned down for the 30-year-old this summer, the latest a £3.25m bid. (Daily Mail)

    Harry Redknapp’s QPR are ready to pull off a major coup by signing French World Cup dazzler Mathieu Valbuena in a £7million deal. (Mirror)

    Chelsea have urged World Cup winger Christian Atsu to choose the loan club that gives him the best chance of breaking into their new-look team in 12 months’ time. (Mirror)

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

      Valbuena could be fantastic for QPR and FPL, if he were 5m he'd be a shoe in but would most probably come in at around the 6m mark.

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

        he would be straight in my team at either of those prices

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

          Right http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/08/15/article-0-1B4C3738000005DC-148_634x485.jpg 😆

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  18. RoyaleBlue
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Do any united fans think kagawa will start lots of games this season? and is herrera going to play a deep role?

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

      No Kagawa won't play that much. He will get games but isn't a sure starter by any means.

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  19. sinik
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    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    is Austin expected to start regardless of whether Remy stays or leaves?

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

      I don't think there is any chance of Remy staying but I would imagine Austin is still assured of starts.

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

        cool thanks Ryan..even if Ulloa is assured of similar starts at Leicester, I think I like QPR's chances better..

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

          leicester did the double over qpr last season..

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

            yeah I just like QPR's additions and think they're looking pretty solid top to bottom

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          2. Nomar
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Indeed you did.

            This is a completely different season though. Look at you history books!

            Results between promoted teams in the Championship is rarely a good indicator of what will happen when the same teams play each other in the Premier League.

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

              that's true, good luck this season, hope qpr vs leicester remains an epl fixture for time to come

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

                Aye.

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  20. Maradona
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Any QPR fans know if Yun will get much time this season? Seen he's not played much preseason but could be extended leave because of the WC. Think he's a good player and would be decent bench fodder.

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

      http://www.football-lineups.com/footballer/33164/?t=1080&s=484 Don't think so.

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

        Thanks Whoracle, looks as if he started to sneak into the squad near the end of the season. Wouldn't be surprised if disrupted preseason throws that off though.

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    2. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Yun has had extended leave due to his world cup duties so has been unavailable up to now. Think he's back this coming week though.

      I'm not sure he's Redknapp's first choice LB anyway, though.

      Most QPR fans wanted Redknapp to play Yun at LB in the Championship but Harry decided to loan in BAE instead, who turned out to be Bosingwa version 2.0 as far as 'not giving a toss' was concerned.

      My guess is that Harry will prefer Traore over Yun for the left wingback role in the 3 CB defence because Traore is a better winger than defender.

      But have a look at our next set of friendlies where Yun is available and see how and when Redknapp plays him.

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  21. Beautiful Game
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    What did Eriksen / Lamela do yesterday?

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  22. thorvaldsson
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    I see a lot of people have gone for Ben Davies. Is he a lockdown player? Spurs have a ton of fullbacks.

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

      Close to nailed I think. Rose is not wanted, and Vert isn't a fullback and doesn't like playing fullback.

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  23. gdog2244
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Evans or Jones?

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

      Jones

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

      Evans

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

      Neither. But if it is a must. I'll say Evans. The safest one out of United backline is DDG tho. Same price bracket.

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    4. andyinasia
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I think the back 3 in rank order are

      Jones
      Evans
      Smalling

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  24. TJ
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Have a look at you team. How many of the players are playing for a new team? I got 8 and I think that's too much, surely half of them wont hit the ground running immediately. Might be better off with established players.

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    1. Nabs Kebabs
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      4

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    2. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      3

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

      Well a half-way house is players who've moved from one EPL side to another, such as Davies or Shaw. Then there's Fabby who has extensive EPL experience. I think they are less of a gamble than the likes of Herrera, Sanchez, Costa or Tadic who have no EPL experience.

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

        FWIW I've got 4, but only one moved from abroad.

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      2. TJ
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Its still a new team. Different formation, different tactics, teammates. But yes i agree it's less risky.

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

          You can also make the same case for a player in the same team as last season but with a new manager.

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      3. Not Irish
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        You definitely want the new boys from the Eridivisie because that's always a smooth transition...

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

          1 point new player from overseas except eredivisie. .85 new player from Eredisie. .5 new player from EPL. If your fabrigas = .8. Same team new manager = .35
          What's your number muppet?

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

    everton vs leicester seems to be a tasty friendly later

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  26. gdog2244
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    RMT

    GK: DDG, Gilks
    DEF: Luis, Targett , Ward, Davies, Cameron
    MID: Sanchez ,Hazard, Mata, Wanyama, Siggy
    ATT: Rooney, Dzeko, Valencia

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

      cameron not nailed , i assume this targett guy is now with chambers and lovren going ? Dont love west ham as an attacking force the rest i like though ... 7.5/10

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  27. Van Dal
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Be good to your neighbours.

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

      Wise words, Marr.

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

    My friend said he's going with a United legends bench- Schmeichel Bruce Ince and Keane 😆

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    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Lol. I like that!

      And am old enough to remember the originals!!!

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  29. thorvaldsson
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    I would love some feedback on this back seven.

    Krul Schmeichel

    Caulker Koscielny Ben Davies Coloccini Wisdom.

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    1. Nabs Kebabs
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      looks good. kosc and caulker could be great differentials

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    2. andyinasia
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I'm not seeing clean sheets.

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

        One of those who believes that only Chelsea can deliver clean sheets?

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

          Not really. Someone from the likes of United, Palace or even Stoke would inspire more confidence.

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

            United will likely play 3 at the back, which is sketchy while they adapt to a new system. Besides, LVG has hardly kept many cleansheets for Holland, maybe because they don't have any big time defenders, but that question mark remains. Mariappa and Cameron are your men it seems like, then.

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

              Ward and Pieters specifically; question marks over Marry and Cam starting.
              Re. United - I'm factoring in their opening fixture schedule, plus noting the performances of their first choice defence in the friendlies - not too shabby so far.

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

                Well then, I have done the same. Just enjoy discussing it. Shaw is in my team especially because the fixtures are so amazing. Cam will likely make it into my team, but maybe at the expense of a Palace defender, or Naylor perhaps (the guy has attacking intent).

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

    352 urges if Siggy is favoured above a cheap third striker and Hazard is a better option to Oscar...

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

      I meant Costa. *facepalm*

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

      Due to Drogbas return Ive decided to wait and see on COsta. DOnt want 10.5m caught up in rotation hell and Rooney available at the same price

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

        Exactly so!

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