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With so many of you seeking advice on their teams before August 16, we thought it would prudent to run a daily community article to provide a dedicated focus for “Rate My Team” (RMT) requests.

Each day ahead of the new season, we’ll select one of the  Fantasy Football Scout team and post up their own RMT request to open up discussion and encourage others to post their own. We’ll turn the comments over to you to provide a useful place for those seeking advice and highlight some of the key decisions under deliberation.

Please encourage those posting RMTs in other articles to visit this daily RMT article. Also, when posting requests, please remember to be courteous to those who take the time to help out. Equally, if you’re an experienced Fantasy manager with some views on initial lineups, take time out to dip in and contribute – the Fantasy Football Scout team will be doing their upmost to offer their feedback as the discussion develops throughout the day.

First up, I’ve decided to post my current lineup. I’ve opted for a squad that has a spread of money across the positions, with two rotating goalkeepers and a strong focus on the four to five teams I think are most likely to profit from goals and clean sheets. It also shows a strong bias towards those teams with favourable early fixtures and, hopefully, it’s set up to be flexible enough to make quick early repairs.

Guzan (Krul)

Terry Evans NTaylor (Wisdom, Duff)

Ramsey Hazard Mata Henderson (Albrighton)

Rooney Adebayor Dzeko

0.5m in the bank

My main deliberation surrounds whether to go with Diego Costa up front and and an 8.5 midfielder, probably Rahaeem Sterling, instead of my current selection of Emmanuel Adebayor and Eden Hazard. That gives me a Gameweek 2 option to possibly swap one of Jordan Henderson or Sterling for Gylfi Sigurdsson, although I’m happy to keep both those Liverpool midfielders if a transfer is urgently required elsewhere. I do feel that Hazard will be the top source of Chelsea points, however.

Alternatively, I could stick with Hazard and a 9.0 striker. Of this group, the main options seem to be Romelu Lukaku and Adebayor. This also gives me flexibility to hop on any emerging strikers who show promise for 8.5 or less. As you can see, I’m currently favouring this option.

Feel free to get stuck in with your feedback. We look forward to scanning your RMT’s throughout the day on this article.

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  1. King Nemanja
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    My first RMT this year, thoughts would be very much appreciated. Many thanks.

    Krul - Elliot
    Terry - Evans - Clyne - Ward - Wisdom
    Hazard - Ramsey - Mata - Siggy - 4.5
    Rooney - Costa - Austin

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    1. Henry Hill
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Is Clyne nailed on? Also I am a bit wary of Southampton personally after selling so many key players. Other than that very nice team

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      1. King Nemanja
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I reckon so, now that Chambers has left. Unless they sign someone new of course. Likes getting forward too which is a plus

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    2. Mr. Rabbit
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      You're showing a lot of faith in Newcastle's ability to keep the ball out. Also that defence rotates terribly. All your defenders are away in week 3, then home in week 4 and I haven't checked further than that so the pattern may continue. I'd turn Ward or Clyne into a Naylor or Ferdinand maybe and upgrade Elliot to a 4.5 keeper. Foster rotates well.

      Like the attack. Very similar to mine

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

    Burried on last page

    RMT please?

    Begovic ( Myhill)

    Luis / Jones / O'shea ( Bruce / Wisdom)

    Mata / Ramsey / Fabregas / Siggy ( Albrighton)

    Rooney / Costa / Dzeko

    Perhaps too much stacking of man u / chelsea players? was thinking switch mata / fabregas for Eriksen then upgrade a defender or ramsey

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    1. King Nemanja
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Personally prefer Evans over Jones, reckon he is more nailed on. Don't fancy both Bruce and Wisdom either, would try to fond 0.5 from somewhere to upgrade one of them

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

      don't worry about too many players from one team. just go with the players who will get points, you don't need coverage....

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

    Hi folks, thoughts on this team.

    Krul - Elliot
    Luis - Evans - Ferdinand - van Aanholt - Moore
    Fab - Mata - Ramsey - Siggy - Albrighton
    Rooney - Dzeko - Costa

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    1. Fernando Torres
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Dzeko to Lukaku

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

        Nothing itb?

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    2. King Nemanja
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Looks good. You confident Luis will start from gw1?

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

        if you go luis to ward you can get Lukaku and a 4.5 second keeper

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

        I would be confident yes. He's the only naturally left footed player in the senior defensive ranks I believe and he was bought for a hefty fee so I see no reason why Jose would not start with him.

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

    http://gyazo.com/8f1275fe940947c5eac879887378dd25

    Plan is to go Fab -> Siggie on GW 2/3 and buy better third striker at GW3. Until then will keep a close eye on all the strikers in my mind atm. And then go from there.

    What you guys think?

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    1. Mr. Rabbit
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      That sounds a decent plan but if you're going to already be planning transfers you better hope you won't be forced into unplanned changes. To that end, I don't think Cameron is nailed on. He might start ahead of Bardsley but if he doesn't there's an extra transfer you have to make early

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

        Im keeping it in mind, could change him to CP/QPR 5m defender

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  5. Gazpilicueta
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Would love some comments on my team please,

    if you do comment, please be specific, "this guy sucks" "that guy is a waste of space", may be how you feel, but they arent very useful comments, "I think this guy wont start, but ******** may be a better option for the same price" a lot more helpful too me, thanks guys, do your worst!

    Krul/Foster

    Azplicueta, Debuchy, Van Aanholt, Collocini, Wisdom

    Mata, Sterling, Siggy, Silva, Albrighton

    Rooney, Costa, Dzeko(maybe Giroud)

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

      Azpilicueta my rotate with Ivanovic for RB whereas Luis was specifically bought to play at LB according to the Special One

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

        any links for sources of this info? I am a chelsea fan, and I havent read that yet

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

          Seems obvious .... he is left footed and an ideal replacement for Ashley Cole now with Roma and allows Mourhino to play Az on the right and Ivanovic either right or centre....it was a Mourhino interview in one of the tabloids I think....Star or Daily Mail....if I can find it I will reply here

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

          Sorry.....it was EXPRESS

          http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/492162/Mourinho-explains-Diego-Costa-Cesc-Fabregas-Filipe-Luis-and-Didier-Drogba-deals

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    2. Mr Blue
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Double up on NEW def seems risky imo, I really think they will struggle. Azpi "should" play, but at the cost of 6 it´s just too risky imo. CHE def could be a rotation nightmare this year, and there are some very good options at 5-5,5 instead.

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

        I agree with this, but when my defence had no chelsea in it, people said it looked weak. what are your thoughts? Im happy to take Azpili out, but who to put in?

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        1. Mr Blue
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Azpi - Caulker
          Van Anholt - Davies (spurs)
          Collocini - Davies (Hull).
          I have those + Wisdom and Debuchy right now, will probably start with them.

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          1. Mr Blue
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            I guess Davies (spurs) is the only concern (Rose), but imo he will play and could deliver some assists.
            Caulker and Davis (Hull) are both great goalthreats, are nailed on and could surpirse with a pretty tight defence. (This is my reasons for picking them).

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

              I like your thinking alot, what would you say to, Rosenior instead of Caulker?

              Ferdinand istead of Caulker? free up some funds....

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              1. Mr Blue
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 4 months ago

                Obv I say no to that, but that doesnt mean Im right 😀

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

                  yeah, but im interested in the why?

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                  1. Mr Blue
                    • 14 Years
                    11 years, 4 months ago

                    Because Caulker and C. Davis will be great goalthreats imo, the stats are really good. (Dont want to give too much away from the members area). Thats my reasons for choosing them, but as I said... I could be wrong 🙂

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

                      In terms of Ramsey, would Ozil or Giroud not be better potential points? cos ramsey is CM rather than AM?

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                      1. Mr Blue
                        • 14 Years
                        11 years, 4 months ago

                        Ramsey being CM didnt stop him last year.
                        I think Ozil could be as good as Ramsey, and also Walcott when he returns. Ozil really need wingers going forward to be great, Sanchez and Walcott are just made for Ozil to show his true potential.

                        Giroud Im not so sure about, he will score his 15-20 goals but I like him more as a player than a FPL option.

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

                        I agree with this alot. Dzeko for a ton more points than Giroud, correct?

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

          See replies above......I still think Chelsea are a good bet for defensive scores but only certainties are Luis as replacement for Ashley Cole. Otherwise it is CB (Ivan, Terry or Cahill - most likely) GK (Petr or Thibaut) and LB (Ivan or Azi)

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

            Thanks Falcon, are you going for a chelsea defender?

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

              Defo.....this Luis is better than the last and who paid for him and DC....PSG are still looking for the receipt

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

              Here is the full team from previous post....still looking for 0.5

              OK...thanks lads, but that leaves me with 0.5 to find to upgrade to Foster or find another rotation candidate for my other keeper who is Krul. Here is the current draft team for GW 1-4 so where can I find 0.5

              Myhill (Krul)

              Albrighton Mata (v) Hazard Sanchez (El Ahmadi)

              Rooney (c) DC Pele

              I always play 3-43 and yes, I know I could swap Hazard to Fab, but then I would have to change my team name back Again from Falcon's Hazard to Falcon's Fab 15.Was Falcon's Magic Lamp last season.....but that is not going to work unless Lamps starts regularly for MC???

              (you can tell I am a Chelsea Fan being a bit bothered by Manu having the best fixtures for GW 1-4 followed by Hull (hence Bruce) and only then Chelsea.

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    3. penguinsofdeath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Like it, however I think you need Arsenal attack that is not Giroud

      The obvious is Silva to Ramsey

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

        Im not excited about Ramsey, I want to bring Ozil in, when he settles back from WC

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    4. TINO TINO GIVE US A WAVE
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      perfect forward line. i would perhaps think about changing silva to ramsey for two reasons....city's fixtures are horrendous as they play 3 of the top 4 in the first 5 and it have no arsenal coverage in attack. other than that i would rate your team 8.5/10.

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

        Thanks for your comments, I would argue,

        1)Fixtures matter little to City,

        2)Surely Ramsey is too expensive at 9 mil?

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        1. Mr Blue
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          2) I actually think Ramsey is underpriced 😀 If you are a member I suggest u compare him to Yaya, Silva, or anyone really..

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

            Im not a member, is it worth it? I only started FPL late year, and dont have very high expectations yet

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            1. Mr Blue
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 4 months ago

              Yeah it´s worth it for sure... I love stats and some tools can be helpful...

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

                MR Blue, you a chelsea fan?

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                1. Mr Blue
                  • 14 Years
                  11 years, 4 months ago

                  One could think so 😀 But no, Arsenal since ´94 (the nickname is just something Ive always used)

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

                    oh cool, 🙂

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

                  LOL

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

    So, who's the best sub £6m striker?
    Seems to be a lot of love for Bojan, but what about the likes of Weimann. Agbonlahor, Long etc. ?? Villa have three nice fixtures prior to an awful run from GWs 4 through 8.

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    1. Mr Blue
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Bojan is a nice cover for Siggys bad fixtures. I like that combo tbh and will have both of them.
      Any of the CPL strikers could be good, Im looking at Murray. But I honestly have no idea who will start for them.

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

        Wouldn't like a 3rd striker who's not reasonably secure starter , so CPL striker seems risky

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        1. Mr Blue
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Yup, thats why Im going with Bojan.

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

      Nugent? Otherwise I guess Long or Jela could serve as great subs.

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  7. Falcon
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    What does anyone think of Pelle (Pele?) as a serious cheap forward to go with Rooney and DC

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    1. penguinsofdeath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I like the look of him and Tadic but I'm too nervous about Saints before seeing how they do first few games

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

      id rather have bojan and siggy and use the cash in defense....

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  8. TINO TINO GIVE US A WAVE
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Posted this on the wrong page earlier! OOPS.

    FINALLY…..so here is my final team which im NOT changing unless there are major signings or injuries between now and GW1. Feel free to comment!!

    Begovic, (Krul b)

    Terry, Shaw, Debuchy (Coloccini b2, Upson b3)

    Hazard, Mata, Eriksen, Albrighton (Siggy b1)

    Rooney, Pelle, Giroud

    GW1 sub will be Giroud for Bony.

    Thoughts??

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    1. penguinsofdeath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      "here is my final team which im NOT changing"

      With that in mind I think your team is amazing, the best combination of 15 players anyone has ever put together.

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

        ha!

        if you say its your final team when why do a RMT??

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      2. TINO TINO GIVE US A WAVE
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Pingu....you are what I call a bag of the ball variety!!! I was attempting to get an opinion from other players on my FINAL team!! Fack aff and do one numpty!!

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

      defines very expensive...id get rid of debuchy and upson might not play

      i am not crazy on your strikers....you could get dzeko instead of pelle if you d/g defense/keepers...

      ramsey or sanchez for arsenal coverage over debuchy and giroud for me

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      1. TINO TINO GIVE US A WAVE
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks for your opinion although looking at city's first 5 fixtures and the form of jovetic I think I'll pass on dzeko! Good luck though if you have him in!

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

      Isn't Upson / Moore still a coin toss for who's starting in Leic defence?

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  9. Vernon Anita-Dobson
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    I need some suggestions people, current team is sorted, but have 2 spaces to fill. I have a few Ideas but cant make my mind up!

    Krul Elliot

    Jones Debuchy Rio Wisdom S Taylor

    Sanchez Nasri Sigurdsson Albrighton ………….

    ……….. Dzeko Rooney

    I have £19.5 to spend and did have Lukaku & Hazard, but now I’m currently thinking Ramsey & Costa!

    Any suggestions?

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    1. penguinsofdeath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Costa and Mata

      or Costa and Eriksen and then use the extra mil elsewhere

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      1. TINO TINO GIVE US A WAVE
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Not bad advice...pity your an idiot!!

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

      costa and sterling

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

      Mata & Costa for me, can't look past Man Utd's opening fixtures.

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      1. penguinsofdeath
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Mata is looking good in pre-season, at the heart of most things going forward

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  10. Swanmoretime
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Would you rather have Hazard or Costa? Can't afford both

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

      hazard

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

        My concern with Hazard is that he might not be fully up to speed early on after the World Cup

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

          Mourinho seemed to be happy about his readiness

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

          Avoid Hazard, he has barely got back to training, so will not be ready to start the league. Mourinho said is himself that his world cup players will be unlikely to start the season (see Scout Tweets further back)

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

            It's what Mourinho was saying a couple of days ago that worries me about starting the session with Hazard. Costs is a risk early too as he is an unknown quantity in Premier League terms but the early fixtures look favourable.

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

          i would rather Fab myself but between costa and hazard, hazard by miles...didnt have a great WC but I wouldn't mind that....Costa is unproven and played against very poor defences in Spain. plus Haz is on pens

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

    I quess ppl dont like pictures here so:

    Foster - Krul
    O´Shea-Coloccini-N.Taylor-Cameron-Wisdom
    Hazard-Ramsey-Fabregas-Mata-Young
    Rooney-Costa-Zamora

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

      Plan is to go Fab -> Siggie on GW 2/3 and buy better third striker at GW3. Until then will keep a close eye on all the strikers in my mind atm. And then go from there.

      What you guys think?

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      1. penguinsofdeath
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        my advice would be not to plan transfers, things will happen that will mean you'll want to do something else and you could end up costing yourself points early doors

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  12. daniel07
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Sorry about reposting, got buried on last page:

    Any comments for Gameweek 1?

    Begovic

    Debuchy, Davies (Spurs), Vermaelen (if bought by Man Utd)

    Eriksen, Mata, Hazard (V), Sigurdsson

    Rooney (C), Dzeko, Lukaku

    Bench: Krul, Davies (Hull), Albrighton, Cameron.

    Who should I replace Vermaelen with in case he stays at Arsenal?

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    1. 2 Planes 3 Buildings
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Like your team, maybe Caulker for Vermaelen for goal threat.

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    2. Mr. Rabbit
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Begovic and Krul is too much to be spending on keepers. If you're going Begovic jsut get a 4.0. If you want a rotating pair, Krul and Foster.

      That gives to 0.5 to turn Vermaelen into Evans/Jones. Also neither Bavies or Cameron are sure fire starters.

      I like the midfield/attack. Looks nicely balanced.

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      1. daniel07
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Thx.

        Don´t you think Davies will start at left back for Tottenham and Verthongen moved to CD?

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

          Not certain Ben Davies is nailed on at Tottenham. He was good going forward for Swansea but not the best last season defensively.

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        2. penguinsofdeath
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Rose signed a new deal so people are now thinking he might start

          I don't think they'd spend money on a new lb if they thought Rose was good enough to be first choice, especially when Vert can play there

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          1. daniel07
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            How have they been lining up in friendlies so far?

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  13. 2 Planes 3 Buildings
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Ok I think I am finally happy with this team.

    Any advice would be great!!

    Begovic
    Caulker - Ward - Luis
    Sterling - Erikson - Mata - Fabregas - Ramsey
    Dzeko - Rooney

    (Myhill) (Upson) (S Taylor) (Vaz Te)

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

      good team but very poor bench....you could d/g luis and u/g Vaz Te?

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

        Thanks!

        Any suggestions for downgrading Luis to, pretty keen to have a Chelsea defender and he is cheap.

        Also who comes in for Vaz Te? Bojan for an extra million?

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    2. Mr. Rabbit
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Too much in midfield. Pick one of Eriksen and Sterling and turn him into a 6/6.5 (Siggy or Arnie would be my choice but there are several options). Then you can upgrade a bench full of players who very probably won't play

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

        I agree it is a bit much in midfield but haven't seen many teams with it setup like mine. Was going for a bit of differential. Siggy and Arnie are decent options for sure and would give me more cover with the extra funds.

        If I were to keep my team, any tips on better

        1. 4m goalkeepers
        2. 4m defenders
        3. 4.5m forwards

        Thanks heaps!

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        1. Mr. Rabbit
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          No 4m goalie will play unless they guy ahead of him is injured. Choose a 4m goalie with low ownership so you don't lose value if people sell him

          Wisdom and Moore seem the most likely 4m defenders, but they're still gambles (Wisdom maybe less so)

          Of the 4.5 forwards Zamora is the only one with a chance of possibly playing but I would count on anything. Especially if Remy stays

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          1. 2 Planes 3 Buildings
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Good advice! Thanks.

            Will switch Vaz Te to Zamora.

            Might bring Wisdom in to!

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

          Might be worth watching what happens with Kyle Bartley at Swansea if Chico Flores is sold

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  14. Emile Le Tissier
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Lets try again....

    DDG

    Ward - b.Davies - Caulker

    Sanchez - Mata - Eriksson - Fabregas

    Costa - Rooney - Bojan

    (Elliot - Mariappa - Wisdom - Albrighton)

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    1. Emile Le Tissier
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Any thoughts anyone?

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      1. penguinsofdeath
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        don't like Bojan but with all the big hitters you don't have many choices

        Looks good otherwise - although double palace defence is a bit extreme

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        1. Emile Le Tissier
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Birame Diouf?

          Austin?

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  15. Teddy Brewski
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Hi Guys,

    What do you all reckon?

    Foster, Krul
    Baines, Luis, Evans, Clyne & Simpson
    Hazard, Ramsey, Eriksen, Sigurdsson & Henderson
    Rooney, Dzeko & Bent

    My main concern is Bent - looks like he will start though?

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

      too much money in the back for my liking.....baines luis and evans is overkill

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      1. Teddy Brewski
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Fair point, suggestions?

        I like Baines as he will get as many goals and assists as most midfleiders + will get clean sheets. Chelsea are guaranteed clean sheets so would be reluctant to lose Luis. Is there any point though upgrading Bent to anyone else 8.0 or below though?

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    2. 2 Planes 3 Buildings
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Defence is a little pricey in my opinion. Not sold on Baines being worth the extra money but may get plenty of bonus points this year.

      Not sure about rotating Siggy and Hendo, feel like you won't know who to pick each week. Upgrade one and downgrade another to keep it simple.

      Wouldn't get Bent either but he is only 5 million.

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    3. KunBaYaya My Lord
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      D is too expensive. I like Baines would drop Luis.

      Midfield is a good shout to start the season.

      Forwards needs some work Rooney is your only guaranteed starter. I like the Bent punt seeing as Tekkers is out but not a long term solution.

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  16. KunBaYaya My Lord
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    RMT - Thinking over way to many players atm.

    DDG
    Debuchy, Shaw, B Davis
    Hazard, Sanchez, Snoddy, Siggy
    Rooney, Costa, Riviere

    Bench - Krul, Santon, Albrighton, Wisdom.

    0 in the kitty

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    1. Stefan Schnoor
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Bit too much in defence for me. Wouldnt want to double up on MUN defence, think you can get Cahill/Terry for Shaw if you downgrade Krul (who you will prob never play)

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      1. KunBaYaya My Lord
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        See your point. Man U has a real soft schedule to start the season. Shaw game time may be iffy if LVG decides on this 3-5-2. Not sure I want to triple up on Chelsea though.

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  17. Stefan Schnoor
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    What's everyones thoughts to this lot:

    DDG (Gilks)

    Cahill / Cameron / Van Aarnholt / N Taylor / Wisdom

    Sanchez / Mata / Fabregas / Siggy / Marney

    Rooney / Costa / Jelavic

    0.5m in bank

    Any improvements?

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  18. Vernon Anita-Dobson
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Ok well after a few gratefully recieved comments i think i'm leaning towards this now:

    Krul Elliot

    Jones Debuchy Rio Wisdom S Taylor

    Sanchez Nasri Sigurdsson Albrighton Mata

    Costa Dzeko Rooney

    Thoughts??

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

      good team...maybe get Fab or Hazard over Costa?? bojan rotates well with Siggy

      thats just a personal thing for me about Costa.

      only other thing id do is Debuchy to Ward

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      1. Vernon Anita-Dobson
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Well i £19.5 to spend on a midfielder and a forward, I did have Hazard & Lukaku, but then with mata form Im now I’m thinking of going with Mata & Costa

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  19. impulse19
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    RMT - Too much spend on defence?

    Foster, Krul (Rotation)
    Evans, Koscielny, Terry (Coloccini),(Wisdom)
    Eriksen, Mirallas, Hazard, Johnson, (Albrighton)
    Rooney,Giroud, Lukaku

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    1. SG8
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Koscielny's fixtures aren't the best

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

      I agree.
      Defence is hogging funds which could/should be used to strengthen your Mid

      I thought Evans looked more than a bit shaky last night too

      Koscielny + Terry = 12.5 m ......pricey

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

    please rate my team

    Howard (Krul)
    Lovren, F.Luis, Caulker (Wisdom, Cameron)
    Henderson, Mata, Ramsey, Fabregas, Siggy
    Remy, Rooney (Bojan)

    and still have 2.5 in the bank
    upgrade defenders? or remy to lukaku/dzeko? or hendo to sterling? or i have to buy hazard/yaya?

    thanks if you have some idea

    -pandamlaks-

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  21. mr messi
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Eriksen and Austin or Henderson/Snodgrass and Jovetic?

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  22. Crazykolo
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Can't decide, I need two from: Sanchez, Rooney and Costa!! Who should I choose?!?!

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

      sanchez and rooney

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

      I've gone for Costa GW 1 + 2, then Rooney for following 4 weeks. (Utd's opening 6 are not tough).

      Some people have gone Rooney from the start... saying he will outscore Costa within the 1st two games. This is potentially true, but I have yet to decide.

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

        I might choose sanchez just because of costas rage, he got 7 yellow cards last season

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

    What are people's thoughts on Remy by the way — think he will rack up many goals for QPR?

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    1. mr messi
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I think Austin will do better

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

      I think Remy is a great player and a bargain at 7.5 - but is he wanted at QPR?

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  24. Fernando Torres
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    RMT please

    Begovic Myhill
    Evans Vertonghen Van Aanholt Wisdom Moore
    Ramsey Fabregas Eriksen Siggy Albrighton
    Rooney Lukaku Costa

    0.5M in the bank. Thoughts please guys!,

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    1. KunBaYaya My Lord
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      That front line is killer. If Van Aanholt, Wisdom and Moore rotation works could be a great season for you.

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

    Tons of great comments last time, some really helpful ones!

    couple of tweaks, what are your new thoughts?

    again, if you care to help me with your comments, sentences and reasons help tons!

    Krul,Foster

    Debuchy,Davies, Davies, Wisdom, Caulker

    Ramsey, Mata, Siggy, Sterling, Albrighton

    Rooney, Costa, Dzeko

    Hit me!

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    1. Fernando Torres
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Similar to me. I've gone Sterling to Eriksen then dzeko to lukaku

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

        Any thoughts on improvment?

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

      You lost you rock solid Chelsea Defense

      http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/492162/Mourinho-explains-Diego-Costa-Cesc-Fabregas-Filipe-Luis-and-Didier-Drogba-deals

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  26. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Today's draft:

    DDG

    Terry - Cameron - Ferdinand

    Fab - Mata - Lamela - Siggy

    Rooney - Costa - Dzeko

    Subs: Albrighton, Taylor, Mariappa

    Thoughts?

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    1. mr messi
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Are you confident Dzeko will play? What about Jovetic?

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      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Pellegrini usually went with one of Neg/Dzeko up front with Aguero or Jovetic behind them last season so yes I am confident

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

      I've got Jovetic, but am not confident who will play between him and Dzeko... might be better to pick neither until after their opening run of fixtures (which are tough by the way)

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    3. Mr. Rabbit
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I very much like it. Well balanced and nothing that causes me alarm (assuming that Taylor is Naylor). Just the usual Cameron/Dzeko playing times concerns

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  27. Giroud U Kidding
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Can somebody RMT please guys. Playing 3-5-2

    Foster

    Debuchy / Caulker/ C Davies

    Toure / Ramsey / Fabregas / Sigurdsson / Eriksen

    Rooney / Bony

    Subs Taylor / Wisdom / Frazier Campbell

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  28. SirGardar
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Allright guys so this is my first draft:

    De Gea
    Luis - Lovren - Debuchy
    Mata - Eriksen - Sterling - Henderson
    D. Costa - Rooney - Jovetic

    SUBS:
    Myhill - Albrighton - Bruce - Vlaar

    I know what you're all thinking, "what's Jovetic doing there?". I'm thinking of assessing that after the community shield v. Arsenal. I could free up 0.5m by doing De Gea + Myhill for Krul + Guzan, who rotate well, and bring in Dzeko for him prior to GW1.

    I'll then be bringing in Gylfi Sigurðsson for Hendo after GW1.

    Another thing I need to settle on is who to go for, Eriksen or Lamela. I'm leaning towards Eriksen atm due to his free kick duties.

    Another issue I need to address would definitely be Debuchy's and Luis's presence at the back as we don't know yet whether or not Luis will play and Debuchy ofcourse is an injury prone, card collecting pudding of a man. Therefore any thoughts on the back are well appreciated.

    Love or hate?

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    1. penguinsofdeath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      First draft? Where have you been...

      Too much Liverpool love but then that might be your thing and we are have our oddities!

      Generally looks good but I'd try to find a way to bring an Arsenal attacker in

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

        Busted, I guess I can't hide that I'm a Liverpool fan. Do you have any particular Arsenal attackers in mind?

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    2. NIGHTHIKER - I Kane, I Shaw…
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Eriksen is a safe choice, I'm not sure about Luis as one of Azpil/Ivan will have to make way and Mourinho seems to be a big fan of both. Debuchy is a cheapish way into a good defence, but obviously that's for a reason.

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    3. Mr. Rabbit
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Defence is a bit iffy. Luis might not play, Liverpool's defence was awful last year, Arsenal's fixtures aren't great. Personally I'd make the goalkeeping swap anyway, turn Lovren into Evans/Jones, Luis into Cahill/Terry, Debuchy into a Stoke defender and pocket the 0.5 for later use.

      Otherwise I like it.

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

        Sold!

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

    Hey Folks, RMT would be appreciated.

    Bego/Gilks

    Luis/Davies/Caulker/Taylor/Bruce

    Arnie/Ramsey/Hazard/De Jong/JWP

    Costa/Rooney/Jovetic

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    1. NIGHTHIKER - I Kane, I Shaw…
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Nice team, I have the same frontline. I think Rodwell is a better £5.0 option than JWP, not sure about Bruce's game time with the arrival of a couple of new defenders at Hull recently, might switch to Wisdom.

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  30. NIGHTHIKER - I Kane, I Shaw…
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Made a couple of changes to the team this morning, Neil Taylor + Albrighton -> Wisdom + Rodwell.
    Would appreciate some feedback, and happy to rate anyone else's in return!

    GW1 team:
    Foster (Krul)
    Evans Debuchy Hutton (Wisdom Coloccini)
    Sanchez Mata Eriksen Rodwell (Siggurdsson)
    Rooney Costa Jovetic

    NB: - Goalkeepers rotate
    - Coloccini, Wisdom, Hutton rotate, although it will mainly be Coloccini after GW1 due to early good fixtures and nailed on
    - Rodwell and Siggurdsson rotate, Siggurdsson will play most weeks but Man U away is a tough trip so I'll bench him GW1.

    Thoughts?

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

      Nice team, try to fit in a Chelsea def.

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      1. NIGHTHIKER - I Kane, I Shaw…
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I plan to have one, but not sure what the first choice back 4 is so I'll wait until I have an idea of that.

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

          Try Luis, replacement for AHole now at Roma

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    2. Brutus619
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      It's a pretty decent team!

      All I have to say really. I dislike Rodwell but if you're set on keeping Jovetic, there isn't much alternative. I would swap Debuchy for Clyne & upgradge Hutton or Wisdom.

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