Great Expectations

Great Expectations – Erik Lamela

Our pre-season series returns to gather up a collection of players who carry the weight of expectancy going into the new campaign. These are targets who are expected to kick-on and grow in stature over the course of the coming season and it begins with a suitable prospect down at the Lane: Tottenham playmaker, Erik Lamela.

Snapped up by Andre Villas-Boas last summer after the departure of Gareth Bale, the Argentine arrived amidst much fanfare after finishing the 2012/13 campaign as fifth top scorer in Serie A, with 15 goals and five assists in 33 appearances for AS Roma.

It’s fair to say that Lamela failed to live up to the hype in a hugely underwhelming debut year. Over the course of an injury-hit campaign, he managed a total of three starts and six sub appearances under both Villas-Boas and his replacement Tim Sherwood. In those 361 minutes, the South American mustered a mere eight attempts on goal and created just six chances for others.

After a similarly difficult start, fellow new boy Christian Eriksen found his feet as a result of Sherwood’s attack-minded approach. The Dane served up seven goals, eight assists and 20 bonus points in his subsequent 18 appearances (an average of 6.4 points per game) over the final five months of 2013/14 to underline his capabilities as a prime Fantasy midfield asset.

So far, Eriksen’s exploits have persuaded over 14% of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers to snap him up – the ninth most popular pick so far. Despite being identically priced at 8.0, Lamela’s debut year has clearly proven a major deterrent; just 2% of managers have been willing to bring the South American into their five-man midfields. Despite that, there is growing evidence to suggest that Lamela could potentially emerge to challenge Eriksen’s output and finally live up to his billing as a goal-getting midfielder of some stature.

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    • The arrival of Mauricio Pochettino seems to have quickly transformed Lamela’s summer form. With his compatriot at the helm, the Argentine looks a different player and, with three goals to his name, he’s Tottenham’s top scorer in pre-season so far; Eriksen, on the other hand, has relied on set-piece duties to bag his first of the summer in a 6-1 trashing of Celtic. Fundamental to Lamela’s form has been a shift in position – previously utilised out wide, he’s been afforded the role in “the hole” in recent matches and has been far more involved in his side’s attacking forays.



    • Furthermore, Lamela has backed up the idea he’s a confidence player. Despite his lofty price tag, the playmaker (when fit) was never afforded the chance to shine under either of Tottenham’s managers last term and cut a dejected figure on the rare occasion he entered the fray. After a recent friendly match, the South American confirmed he’s finally over his injury problems and is mentally refreshed for the campaign ahead:

      “I had an unfortunate injury last season that kept me out of play for quite some time. In the same way, it’s helped me emotionally and morally to get better and work harder towards this season.”


    • Pochettino’s impact on Southampton’s attackers highlights how his high pressing game is suited to the English top-flight. Adam Lallana was transformed into one of the most sought-after Fantasy midfielders in the game last term, earning 179 points in his one full season under Pochettino compared to 93 points in the previous campaign, while Jay Rodriguez scored 152 points before succumbing to knee ligament damage in April. Providing he keeps clear of the treatment room, then, Lamela could be poised to benefit from Pochettino’s tactics and finally become a legitimate Fantasy contender at the second time of asking.


    • Pochettino’s arrival will ensure Spurs move away from the two-man frontline employed by Sherwood from December onwards last season. With a 4-2-3-1 on the cards, then, there’s too much uncertainty surrounding the new manager’s preferred option for the lone forward role to gamble on their frontmen right now. There’s no doubt Emmanuel Adebayor impressed under Sherwood last time, though it remains to be seen whether he possesses the work-rate to lead the line in a high-pressing side, making investment in the midfield a safer route for now. With form on his side, Lamela is staking a real claim for consideration over Eriksen and with West Ham, QPR, Sunderland and West Brom in the first five, has the potential to be a deadly differential over the first few Gameweeks.


    • After last year’s disappointment, it’s easy to forget Lamela’s capabilities. Further assessment of his 2013/13 season in Serie A shows he fired 86 shots – an average of 2.6 attempts per game was bettered by only two midfielders in the Premier League last season, Yohan Cabaye and Philippe Coutinho. Despite being fielded out wide by the Italian outfit, Lamela also chipped in creatively – a total of 56 chances created equates to 1.7 per appearance; on a par with Cabaye and team-mate Emmanuel Adebayor in the previous campaign.

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  1. Wheato182
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    Can anybody recommend a rotating midfielder and striker for 11.5 million?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      Would 12 be OK?

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      1. Wheato182
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        Not unless the gods at FPL towers will allow me to have a 100.5 million budget.

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    2. Butters
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      • 11 Years
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      Siggy Bojan

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    3. Whattheheck!
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      Siggy and Bojan?

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    4. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      Shelvey and Crouch.

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      1. beric
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        Reckon crouchy is first choice?

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        1. Beavis
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          I don't. Think Diouf will start and there are rumours Crouch might be sold. Think they should keep him but Diouf will get his chance first.

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      2. Debauchy
        • 11 Years
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        Shelvey and someone

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      3. The Machine
        • 10 Years
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        Did you forget young or is he too mainstream for you now 😉 ?

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        1. Wheato182
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          Youngs not actually a bad little shout, didn't realise he's only 5.5, that said it would mean taking Mata out for another 9 million midfielder...possibly Cesc.

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    5. le flem
      • 10 Years
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      Hoillett and Glenn Murray

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    6. Wheato182
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      Cheers guys for the responses.

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  2. Bolt-on
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    Any guaranteed 4.0 defenders that start? No matter what team

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    1. Wheato182
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      No one bolted but the ones looking likely are Duff, Moore and Wisdom.

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      1. Whattheheck!
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        Wisdom looking increasingly unlikely....

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        1. Wheato182
          • 11 Years
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          I'm prepared to wait and see with Gamboa who is quite versatile and i wouldn't imagine Wisdom going out on loan if there wasnt a chance he'd get regular first team action.

          Not that i'm getting either mind.

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      2. Bolt-on
        • 13 Years
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        Cheers

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  3. Leeroy357
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    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    RMT
    Team Value - 98.5m

    De Gea - Krul
    F.Luis - Debuchy - Cameron - Mariappa - Collins/Ferdinand
    Mata - Eriksen/Lamela - De Jong - Shelvey - Tiote/Albrighton
    Rooney - Costa - Adebayor/Dzeko

    Considering dropping De Jong and getting both Eriksen and Lamela. Also thinking about Siggy in for Shelvey assuming I can still afford it, a want a Swansea midfielder to rotate with Cameron. I will change any player who is not starting consistently.
    I would also like B.Davies and Shaw in defence but can't see how to work them in, maybe Davies instead of Debuchy?
    Any suggestions would be good.

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      1. Leeroy357
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        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks, didn't see that before

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        1. Whattheheck!
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          no problem

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    1. cseaman
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Cameron isnt nailed, maybe swap him for huth...stick with eriksen imo...ferdinand over collins, then upgrade marriapa to Jones, instead of shaw!

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      1. Leeroy357
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        • 9 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        ATM I already have 3 United players so can't put Jones in. I will stick with Cameron for now but if it turns out he is not nailed on then I will swap him. What do you think the Stoke defence will be next season?

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  4. mitro
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    A) Dzeko + Fabregas

    B) Costa + Silva

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    1. Butters
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      B

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    2. Bubz
      • 10 Years
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      B. But it costs quite a bit more?

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    3. beric
      • 12 Years
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      B

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    4. Beavis
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      A and the cash.

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  5. beric
    • 12 Years
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    All these different comment threads are confusing me

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    1. Whattheheck!
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      It makes this thread a heck of a lot better without RMTs...

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    2. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Hey Beric, been a while... how you been?

      How's the team tinkering? Settled on any players yet?

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      1. beric
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Hey man, things are good...just v.busy. Yourself?

        Only signed up yday and havent been around for most of the summer so really havent settled on anything and do t have mich advice to offer. Hows your team looking?

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        1. Acquafresca
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Same. I'm good just very busy as well..

          My team isn't anything spectacular, trying to see which bandwagons I want to board and which to avoid...

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    3. DonTheSpecialOne
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      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Look who's back

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      1. beric
        • 12 Years
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        Back again

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        1. DonTheSpecialOne
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          • 13 Years
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          Beric's back, tell a friend

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  6. Obi Wan Elokobi
    • 12 Years
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    Opinions on this team out of 10 I know the defence is weak but they all rotate well with each other and still have a couple of 5.0's in there.

    Foster (Krul)
    Cameron, Davies, Caulker, (Moore, Van Aanholt)
    Sterling, Hazard, Mata, Ramsey, (Siggy)
    Rooney (c), Costa, Bojan

    Cheers

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      1. Obi Wan Elokobi
        • 12 Years
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        Oh very nice good idea from Jonty.

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        1. Whattheheck!
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          Makes this thread a bit more bearable 😉

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    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I wonder who has the bigger forehead out of us two.

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      1. Obi Wan Elokobi
        • 12 Years
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        I think mine is just fatter. You've definitely got the height.

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        1. goriuanx
          • 13 Years
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          I've got a shine too, yours is rather dry. 😉

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          1. Obi Wan Elokobi
            • 12 Years
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            Sweat is too scared to even touch Elokobis head.

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            1. goriuanx
              • 13 Years
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              HAHA!

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    2. DonTheSpecialOne
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      Don't like Bojan, love The rest.

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    3. money face bandwagon
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      haha u need to know that its not about the price of the defenders but is about whether they will start.

      cameron, b davies and moore are all rotation risks

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    4. cseaman
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Cameron not a guaranteed started, possibly downgrade sterling to hendo (who could have a great season, and it means you have liverpool coverage, and then upgrade your defence

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  7. LOCO ABREU
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    qpr lineup?

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  8. Beautiful Game
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Aqua, You around?

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
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      Aye.

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      1. Beautiful Game
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Wanted to talk to you about something.. Can you please drop a note at spondonfpl@gmail.com

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        1. Acquafresca
          • 12 Years
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          Sent.

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  9. DonTheSpecialOne
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    • 13 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Shitty planning I know, but I'm leaving tonight for a three week holiday. Means I'll miss The best part, The last two weeks madness/speculations and GW1. Be cool if I pop in with a cheeky RMT..

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    1. Beavis
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Don't worry about FPL, nothing a WC can't sort out. Enjoy the holidays mate.

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      1. DonTheSpecialOne
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        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Hehe my man, well said. Thanks mate

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    2. Parm
      • 12 Years
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      Same here, although i'm off next Tuesday. Bit disappointed to miss the usually Friday night madness.

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      1. Parm
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        And enjoy your holiday 😛

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        1. DonTheSpecialOne
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          • 13 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Thanks, you as well Parm, see you around!

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          1. Parm
            • 12 Years
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            And you 😉

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    3. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Enjoy !

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    4. LOCO ABREU
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      good holidays!

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    5. A.T
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Have a good one Don.

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    6. beric
      • 12 Years
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      Have a good holiday don

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    7. Whattheheck!
      • 10 Years
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      My stag, wedding and honeymoon are coming up - none of them during the international break 🙁

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      1. DonTheSpecialOne
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        • 13 Years
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        U should be happy haha

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    8. Captain Remorse
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Where are you going? Want to Rate your Vacation.

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      1. DonTheSpecialOne
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        • 13 Years
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        Appreciate it, thanks fellas. A mate has an appartment in Bulgaria. Gonna drink some cheap beer and work on my tan haha.

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        1. Captain Remorse
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          9/10 But don't pick the Bulgarian striker.

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  10. deathorglory
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    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone punting on Ashley Young?

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    1. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      No

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    2. Whattheheck!
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Quite a few - not me though

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    3. Freshy
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      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Just the smart ones
      Lot of Ashley haters here that will take until GW 10 before they realize hes the best value at mid in the game

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      1. deathorglory
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        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        So cheap if it doesn't work out it's not that big a deal. Those fixtures are so good.

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  11. Parm
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Might time to bring back the RMTs....

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  12. 1-1 at Newcastle
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Will Rafael be in Utd's first Xi this year on the right?

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
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      Looking unlikely.

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    2. Beavis
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      • 12 Years
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      I imagine our starting XI will be as things stand right now.

      DDG, Young, Evans, Jones, Smalling, Shaw, Herrera, Fletcher, Mata, Rooney, Welbeck

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  13. King Henrik
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Barcelona bid for Vermaelen .
    Sky Sports

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    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Surely Barca can do better? Agger and Vertonghen aren't world class but both better than Verm.

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      1. King Henrik
        • 12 Years
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        10 million is a bargain for him

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        1. goriuanx
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Agger is available for 12..

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          1. Beavis
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Yeap would be a much better option. Or they should actually splash some cash and sign Vertonghen or Benatia.

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          2. King Henrik
            • 12 Years
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            Aggers shite

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            1. goriuanx
              • 13 Years
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              Is this because he didn't move to Man City 2 seasons ago..?

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          3. SW6
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Agger probably a better CB, but Verm better with his feet. Fits the Barca mould more.

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            1. goriuanx
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 9 months ago

              Yeah this is a good point. Just surprised Barca haven't signed someone big that's all

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              1. SW6
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 9 months ago

                Not so much need in La Liga. Not like you've got many Benteke/Drogba types

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                1. goriuanx
                  • 13 Years
                  9 years, 9 months ago

                  I meant big as in a big name centre back like Hummels, not physically! 😀

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      2. Debauchy
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        If Verm fit and well , he is well worth the price. Would like that he stayed with Arse but understand why he wants to move.

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      3. Debauchy
        • 11 Years
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        Debateable

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    2. Parm
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Good.

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  14. bangers and M*A*S*H
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    What do we all expect from Costa?

    He's only had 1 really good season with A.Madrid. Was crap at the WC.

    Is he going to be a must have?

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    1. LOCO ABREU
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      will do well imo

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    2. King Henrik
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      When u have Oscar Hazard Willian Shurrle Matic and Cesc to put it on a plate for you then u will flourish.

      Torres is shit that's why he didn't do anything but Costa is class .. he is there new drogba

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    3. Pasqualinho
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      First-year imports in that price range have never been a good FPL investment - but his opening fixtures are going to mean that not many will panic-sell and for that reason he may be worth the risk. I expect him to be ok, but not good enough for the price.

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  15. Az
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    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    tee hee Bojan really is flavour of the month

    I am so sure hes going to be a major flop

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    1. Obi Wan Elokobi
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      For that price the majority of them do anyway but if you want a 3-5-2 he's good to have.

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  16. AxeMinion
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    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    well that RMT backfired (I always seem to get an even split of opinions... I guess that's why I'm struggling with it... so I'm taking the advice to share my whole team for added context:)

    De Gea (Myhill)

    Ward O'Shea Cameron (Figueroa Wisdom)

    Sanchez Mata Sterling Siggy (Albrighton)

    Rooney Dzeko Costa

    and my choices were:

    A) Sanchez 10.5 + De Gea 5.5 + Ward 5.0 (the current one)

    B) Ramsey 9.0 + De Gea 5.5 + Cahill 6.5

    C) Hazard 10.0 + Begovic 5.0 + Cahill 6.5

    Thanks in advance!

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  17. VougieDipond
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    UFPL now shows players as MD1, MD2 or MD3 much better than the date. Up to 7390 players. Will be lucky to get 10,000 surely as most serious players should be in fairly early.

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    1. SW6
      • 11 Years
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      Nice improvement.

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  18. Acquafresca
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Just getting back from vacation and seeing a lot more punts in teams..

    Who will excel to their FPL potential and who will flop?

    Costa, Lamela, Young, Jovetic, Tadic, Pelle, Caulker will be interesting ones.. Definitely see some flops in there.

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    1. beric
      • 12 Years
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      I only want costa from that list tbh

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      1. Acquafresca
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Him and Lamela are tempting me... not sure I can fit both though without sacrificing one of my mids...

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        1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Wait on Lamela. He looked a mighty fine choice last season and couldn't have been worse.

          He will no doubt he much better this year, with Pochettino. There are too many great options to start with, and I wouldn't want to get left behind at the start.

          Lamela is easy to get if he looks sharp, and ownership is low so minimal damage is done, however if another mid you would remove does well with a higher ownership, then it would leave you playing catch up.

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      2. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
        • 11 Years
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        This

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    2. Obi Wan Elokobi
      • 12 Years
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      The only reason Caulker is in my team is he's nailed on and scored 122 points even after conceding 74 goals last year.

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      1. Acquafresca
        • 12 Years
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        Will he score 5 goals every year though?

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        1. Obi Wan Elokobi
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Not necessarily but surely more chance of getting clean sheets at QPR

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    3. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Yip- but the trick is naming them

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    4. SW6
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Lamela the only one I've got from them.

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    5. Del Griffith
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Costa a punt? Not really, but the rest look a bit punty

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  19. Parm
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    AVFC: Guzan, Clark, Baker, Okore, Hutton, Delph, Westwood, El Ahmadi, Richardson, Weimann, Agbonlahor.

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Clark and Baker

      Jeez if Vlaar leaves Villa are fooked

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    2. Del Griffith
      • 11 Years
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      El Ahmadi ...Get in !

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    3. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Interesting. That looks like a 3-5-2.

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  20. Wax
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    9 years, 9 months ago

    Which one?

    A) Cahill + Eriksen
    B) Debuchy + Ramsey

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    1. Del Griffith
      • 11 Years
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      tricky choice but B

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      1. Wax
        • 9 Years
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        thanks

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    2. LOCO ABREU
      • 12 Years
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      a

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      1. Wax
        • 9 Years
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        ty

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    3. 1-1 at Newcastle
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Debuchy & Ramsey

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  21. jhill89
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    RMT

    Begovic/Myhill

    Cahill/C.Davies/B.Davies/Clyne/Taylor

    Fabregas/Mata/Eriksen/Puncheon/Siggy

    Rooney/Giroud/Jovetic

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  22. Beavis
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    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Pepe Reina has joined Bayern Munich for around £2million according to @garyjacob.

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    1. SW6
      • 11 Years
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      lol what a strange move.

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        • 12 Years
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        very, no way he's getting in that team with Neuer around

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        1. SW6
          • 11 Years
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          He's literally picked the only team in the world where he has zero chance of becoming first choice.

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          1. goriuanx
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 9 months ago

            Probably wants a champions league medal

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    2. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
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      Career over.

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        well it was if stayed at Liverpool

        2nd choice to Migs or 2nd choice to Neuer

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    3. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I'm really disappointed with our keeper situation at LFC. Reina opens his mouth too much and back chats, Mignolet is hit and miss.

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    4. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Reina becomes Guardiola's 4th summer signing at Bayern, after Lewandowski, Rode & Bernat.

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    5. SG8
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      £90,000 off our wage bill.

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    6. Parm
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Pep did say he wanted to sign a keeper, now he's got one. Just competition for Neuer I suspect.

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      1. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Reina won't be competition for Neuer at all. Just moving from the Liverpool bench to the Bayern bench.

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        1. Parm
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 9 months ago

          Yes, but still gives Pep a viable second option for Cup games.

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  23. 123thro
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Would you rather play B.Davies away at West Ham or Siggy away at Utd.?

    Thinking of lining up with a 4-3-3 in GW1.

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  24. Tiote on Peyote
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone out there know if the new United system effects who goes up for corners at all? If there are 3 CB's who have a decent threat from set-pieces what happens?

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  25. SG8
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Hazard or Costa?

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    1. 1-1 at Newcastle
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Hazard

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  26. Parm
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Burnley Starting XI: Heaton; Trippier, Duff, Shackell (c), Mee; Arfield, Marney, Jones, Wallace; Barnes, Jutkiewicz.

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    1. Honeybadger
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Nice to see Duff there 🙂

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Unless Burnley buy a cb he will be safe

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    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      reckon that's their best available XI bar Ings

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  27. bangers and M*A*S*H
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Tadic or Sterling?

    To supplement: Hazard, Sanchez, Siggy and de Jong

    Got no Liverpool cover in my team yet.

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    1. The King
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Sterling. Monitor Tadic to begin with.

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    2. 1-1 at Newcastle
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Sterling

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  28. BobB
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    • 14 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Will be intruiged to see Mutch's price. At 5m or even 5.5 he would be a great choice given his record in a struggling side last season and QPR's good fixtures over the first part of the season. Albrighton may be cheap, but he is increasingly looking like a false economy.

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    1. SW6
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      5.5 minimum imo Probably 6m. 7 goals for a pretty rubbish Cardiff.

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  29. Parm
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Newcastle: Krul; Janmaat, Williamson, Coloccini (c), Haidara; Gouffran, Sissoko, Colback, Cabella; Ferreyra, Riviere.

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I wonder who drops out when De Jong is fit

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      1. Beavis
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Ferreyra?

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      2. SW6
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Ferreya maybe

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        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        ferreyra or gouffran

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  30. SG8
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone taking a punt on Trippier or is 5.0 too much for a burnley defender?

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    1. Wheato182
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Would love to, would be a massive differentail but i just cant squeeze him in....

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    2. Ricky - it doesn\'t ta…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      too much. get one of the nailed on 4.5's [mee+shackell]

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