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. Parm
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    Leicester: Schmeichel, de Laet, Wasilewski, Moore, Konchesky, Drinkwater, James, Knockaert, Taylor-Fletcher, Hopper, Ulloa.

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    1. Respect My Authoritah
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      Is Morgan injured?

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    2. SG8
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      no albrighton?

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        I don't think Taylor-Fletcher is a big threat to Albrighton

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        1. Old Man
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          You're right. He ate all the pies and then some.

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    3. Piggs Boson
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      Here come the over-reactions...

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      1. Beautiful Game
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        mail

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    4. MJ6987
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      The rumours about Albrighton being injured true?

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      1. A.T
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        As far as I know it was just some lad trolling last night. There's no news about it, which I'm sure there would be if he had actually broke his leg.

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        1. Beavis
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          Yeap.

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    5. Parm
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      Bare in mind Leicester also played yesterday, with Albrighton featuring.

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  2. Beavis
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    QPR game started 40 mins ago but don't see any sticky starting XI so....

    TEAM NEWS: #QPR XI; Murphy; Simpson, Caulker, Hill, Onuoha, SWP; Barton, Henry, Hoilett; Zamora, Austin

    TEAM NEWS: #QPR Sub; Lumley, Faurlin, Dunne

    Currently: Athlone Town 0-1 QPR, Zamora with the goal

    Not the best news for potential Remy owners.

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      Think it was Crouch Potato who was recommending Matt Phillips to me. He's not there

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    2. QPR Lad 92
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      Why not?

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      1. Beavis
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        Not due to competition from Zamora, just lack of a pre-season at the moment.

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        1. QPR Lad 92
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          zamora hasn't got enough to play 90 min in the prem

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          1. Beavis
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            That's what I said. Doesn't actually face competition from Zamora, Remy's only threat is his himself; i.e. lack of a pre-season.

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            1. QPR Lad 92
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              ah ok I get you

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    3. asquishypotato
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      If Zamora keeps his spot then that could offer some people a nice cheap forward option.

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        Zamora will not keep his spot

        Remy is not fully fit

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        1. Beavis
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          Yeah this.

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      2. QPR Lad 92
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        I'm pretty sure he wont start, it'll be remy/phillips or another striker we will buy

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      3. Piggs Boson
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        There's no way he'll keep his spot if Remy stays.

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      4. SW6
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        He won't imo. Either Remy will play or they'll but a new striker.

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    4. jimski
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      Rio Ferdinand not around then?

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    5. Del Griffith
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      No Green...interesting

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      1. QPR Lad 92
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        He's co-commentator on the stream, probably giving murphy a chance to play

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    6. tm245
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      Cheers for posting it. I just looked at what my team can be with Zamora...whoa!

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      1. Del Griffith
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        dont get too excited he'll prob make way for Remy after a week or two

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        1. tm245
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          My frontline would be the RZA, WuTang would be proud. Cannot figure out how to get ODB going anywhere...

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    7. Ricky - it doesn\'t ta…
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      hoilett in the hole?

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        If he's in the hole, does that make him a toilet?

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  3. thecule
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    Yaya Toure and Sigurdsson

    OR

    Mata and Nasri?

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    1. Respect My Authoritah
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      Mata + Siggy

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    2. goriuanx
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      Yaya and Siggy.

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    3. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
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      Yaya and Sigurdsson

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  4. jimski
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    Lots of decent non-premium (8 or lower) mid options this season. Hard to pick which are best for their price. I'm considering starting with 2 or 3 of these in my squad. Any thoughts on each?

    A) Albrighton
    B) Tadic
    C) Lamela
    D) Arnautovic
    E) Siggi
    F) Young
    G) Eriksen

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    1. Beavis
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      A (bench), D/E and G.

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    2. Del Griffith
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      I'd stay away from most of that other than Siggy unless they do something to turn my head

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    3. tm245
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      I have A E F. Some have mentioned DeJong from Newcastle as on penalties, too.

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  5. Slickville
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    Lamela really looks like the real deal.We shall just have to wait and see

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    1. Piggs Boson
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      I jumped the gun last year at bought him for 9.0m. All I got was a measly assist and a hefty price drop. How I got in the top 1k I'll never know... Didn't have Yaya until the last couple of weeks...

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      1. Beautiful Game
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        Mail!

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    1. Beavis
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      #JusticeforYoung

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  6. semiconductor
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    I didn't see many picking Gerard. He got too many points last season (one of the best). He is in charge of penalties, free kicks and corner kicks.

    What do u think guys?

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    1. Old Man
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      Always, well almost always, pick players on the up or are at the top of their career. You'll get better value for money. Not only is Gerrard on the way down, he doesn't have Mr. Suarez on the end of his best work. A great player in the past, but past is the operative word.

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      1. semiconductor
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        u have a very good point specially with suarez not there. I was just thinking about the points he gets from scoring through penalties and free kicks and assists from corners and free kicks as well

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        1. Hazard for Ballon D'or
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          Suarez won most of the pens so they won't get as many without him

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  7. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
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    RMTN (Rate My Team Name)

    Post your team names below, and if possible explain it...

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    1. Beavis
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      3 men and a Bebe, pretty self-explanatory.

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    2. goriuanx
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      fu k her right in the pus e

      Inspired by some dude on vine.

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      1. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
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        😆

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    3. Ricky - it doesn\'t ta…
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      kane huth stones - just sounds like game of thrones

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      1. Licky
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        The Welsh version maybe?

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    4. teddy.
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      The Shaw Thing

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    5. thecule
      • 9 Years
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      Suanessi

      Suarez + Neymar + Messi are gonna kill it this season!

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    6. Reeker
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      My name is ''Big Girls Need Lovin'' Was thinking of changing Lovin to Lovren but it didn't fit

      it's a private joke....

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    7. kitier katba
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      rains of costamere

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    8. Hazard for Ballon D'or
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      Suarez ate myHamster

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    9. paddym25
      • 11 Years
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      Wet Rash FC

      As my def/mid is

      Wisdom / Evans / Terry

      Ramsey /Arnie / Siggie / Haz

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  8. MJ6987
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    9 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone see the United game? How did Shaw do? Is he a must have again?

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    1. Beavis
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      Never a must have but he did play well yesterday.

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      1. MJ6987
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        If he's playing wing back regularly he must be close to it?

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        1. Beavis
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          Like you said, he's a wing-back.

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          1. MJ6987
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            But so is Young and people are on about getting him even without the CSs.

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            1. Beavis
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              Doesn't make him a must have, just perhaps a good pick.

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    2. Tiote on Peyote
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      Watching it right now, Shaw's having a very good game. Not convinced by him though, think Young will eat some of his minutes.

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      1. MJ6987
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        Yeah maybe. Or Young could play right?

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        1. Sean.
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          Young played on the right last night,
          Valencia came off very early on, replaced by Shaw who went on the left
          Young switched over to the right,
          Shaw had an assist on the Mata goal,Young made the 3rd but no assist (kagawa)

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          1. MJ6987
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            Cheers.

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  9. goriuanx
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    Funniest account on twitter is @IndyKalia

    Fake ITK, but his stories are a good laugh

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    1. Bubz
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      He's suspended from Twitter now apparently

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      1. goriuanx
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        indykaila News ‏@indykaila 5m
        We need more support from our colleagues regarding @DiMarzio constantly taking our stories. @henrywinter @TonyEvansTimes?? Support needed

        Tweeted 5 mins ago

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        1. Beavis
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          Lol. Di Marzio one of the most reliable sources on the Internet.

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          1. goriuanx
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            Has been getting a few things wrong lately.

            Caulker to Everton, Shaqiri to Liverpool

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            1. Beavis
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              Yeah I've noticed that. Thing is that transfers are very complex deals so you never know if journalists are getting them wrong or if there was indeed contact which then fell through for whatever reason. For example, Shaqiri to Liverpool I've seen from a number of 'reliable' sources so I imagine that there were talks about it and it just didn't materialise.

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            2. Camp No No
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              9 years, 9 months ago

              Also, according to him, Di Maria should already have been transferred to PSG (no later than Monday, which was yesterday).

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        2. Bubz
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          9 years, 9 months ago

          Oh. That's a different account to the one you posted above.

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          1. goriuanx
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            Just noticed haha. His account probably has been suspended then.

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    2. Beavis
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      And yet he has/had so many followers. Just goes to show how many ignorant people there are who just wanna be told what they want to hear regardless if it has an ounce of truth to it.

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      1. goriuanx
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        this.

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  10. tm245
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    9 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone know what Yaya has done in the City preseason matches? Looked at the FFS link but saw no mention. Thanks.

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    1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
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      He has done nothing because he is a troll. Of course, he will bag a brace GW1 and rise to 11.5M in two weeks.

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      1. Del Griffith
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        you can see it now.....91st minute pen incoming

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      2. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
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        Good. September onwards, he has 6 AFCON qualifiers.

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        1. tm245
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          Right, he is no season keeper this year but I want him at the start while Aguero is not fully fit. Only way I can justify going without Hazard.

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

      Yaya has himself in fantasy football so is messing about. He'll score a hatrick in GW1.

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    3. tm245
      • 12 Years
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      Back to the original question, has he played much in the preseason?

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  11. Galfadez
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    9 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone want to have their say on this team? I like it

    Mannone (Myhill)
    Baines Debuchy Cameron (Vlaar) (Wisdom)
    Mata Sterling Young Sigurrdson (Albrighton)
    Rooney Sturridge Costa

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  12. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Did anyone follow the Bernie Ecclestone bribery trial?

    He paid 60m Euros to the court to end it

    Basically he bribed his way out of a bribery trial

    Oh the irony 😆

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    1. A.T
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      Total joke.

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    2. MJ6987
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      Exactly what I thought!

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    3. Towsor44
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      Madness and proper dodgy. There was an article on BBC website, although disputed, there are allegations his fortune was originally made by proceeds from the Great Train Robbery. Stemmed from him being friends with one of the getaway drivers I think and giving him a mechanics job after he was released from the nick

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    4. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
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      So ironic, not even Alanis Morrisette could have made it up.

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      1. MJ6987
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        Don't ya think?

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      2. A.T
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        😆

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  13. mr messi
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    Are we any the wiser about which 4m defenders are likely to play?

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    1. MJ6987
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      Probables seem to be...

      Moore
      Duff
      Hutton
      Wisdom

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      1. mr messi
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        Thanks

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    2. Wheato182
      • 11 Years
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      Duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuff!

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  14. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
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    hi all, opinion pls on team if possible, thnx

    Krul
    oshea - Caulker - Ward
    Haz - Ramsey - De Jong - Yaya - young
    Rooney - Giroud
    ------------------------------------
    The Don Vito --- bojan - Colo - moore
    ITB 1mln ( for any immediate easy transfer after 1st fixture)

    **would you upgrade De Jong to Mata and downgrade Young to a 4.5 mid, thus most probaby play Bojan?

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  15. MIAZOIPAO
    • 10 Years
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    The best cheap striker under 6m? and why?
    Bojan ?
    Jelavic?
    Long?
    Nugent?
    Zamora?
    Austin?

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    1. Riska
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      I can't make a solid case for any of the above, but I am very tempted by Ideye of west brom. Record signing, lone striker system, Demba Ba/Lukaku esq player...

      I've not quite convinced myself but if I was to go with a 6mil he'd likely be it.

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    2. tm245
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      Don't do it. Start much higher so you can ship him out if he fails, as most of them do at that price.

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      1. Riska
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        One of the main reasons I'm pretty sold on a Costa punt.

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        1. tm245
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          Right. So much easier to move south than north at forward.

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    3. Wheato182
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      Assume you meant 6m and under.

      I'd go with Bojan though - looks in form, focal point of Stoke attack, decent fixtures.

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      1. MIAZOIPAO
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        i have 6.5 to spend without altering my team. I have bojan at the moment. The next contender is according to some of the posts i have I read is Jelavic. But i prefer Long to be honest , When i have watched him play he seems more dangerous up front and if he dosent score he will assist.

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        1. Wheato182
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          I prefer Long, for some reason people on here seem to think Jelavic is more prolific, which isnt true if you look up the stats for the past 2 years. I'd stick with Bojan though and save 1 million.

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    4. SW6
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      Austiiiin

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    5. Old Man
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      Nugent, but not yet.
      He's fast.
      He's on penalties.
      He's played in the Premier League before.
      He's virtually nailed on - but not quite. If you wait, you can see if he's nailed on.
      He's cheap.
      I support the great Foxes, so I'm biased.

      Anything else?
      🙂

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    6. Zombie
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      You should add Murray to that list

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  16. Wheato182
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    Please pick one.

    A) Sanchez + Snod + Ward
    B) Ramsey + Lamela + Mariappa

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    1. MJ6987
      • 13 Years
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      B

      But Eriksen over Lamela?

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      1. Wheato182
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        Thats the million dollar question at this time but yes, if i go with B i'll likely be mulling over who to go with from those 2.

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    2. A.T
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      B

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    3. 1-1 at Newcastle
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      B Easily

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    4. Beavis
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      • 12 Years
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      B

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    5. Wheato182
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      Landslide, cheers guys will switch my team to option B.

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  17. bangers and M*A*S*H
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    If you only could choose one:

    Hazard or Costa?

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    1. SW6
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      Hazard

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    2. pit creature
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      Costa

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    3. A.T
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      Haz

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    4. Wheato182
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      Costa

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    5. MJ6987
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Long term Hazard. Short term both!

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      1. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        haz

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    6. Zombie
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Costa

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    7. Carroll to the rescue
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Costa

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  18. jamichael
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Chances of Aguero starting GW1?

    I have him in my team but thinking of swapping for Lukaku if he's not fit. thanks

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

      25%

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

        Maybe a little higher

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

      Low

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

      Very low. Jovetic and Dzeko will start imo. Aguero likely to get a 20 minutes or so.

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

    1) Lamela + Bony
    2) Diego Costa + Siggy??

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

      2.

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

      Tricky. Probably 1

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

      1 I think.

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

      2.

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

      Thanks for the replies lads. Gonna be pondering this for a while I think.

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  20. cjhewitt92
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Is Rosicky worth a punt for opening game weeks with Özil missing first couple of weeks and Sánchez new to English football. Wondering what your guys thoughts are.

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

      Too much of a gamble. There's so many options in that midfield and he ain't all that anyway.

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    2. pit creature
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Go with Ramsey if you're worried about the above.

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

      No. There's still Ramsey, Wilshere, Ox, Flamini, Campbell, Arteta, Cazorla. Then even if he does play he probably won't score.

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    4. Fiorentina Turner
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Hmmm, I don't believe he'll start. That midfield upwards may look something like Flamini and Ramsey in those holding mid roles and the three behind Giroud probably will be Wilshere, Carzola and Sanchez, maybe, who knows. You may have to watch the Community Shield to get a good idea

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    5. jamichael
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      but is it certain Ozil will miss the first few weeks? thanks

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  21. pit creature
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    I'm starting to think it might be wise to keep £1m aside for transfers early on to avoid a 4 point hit.

    Thoughts?

    Cheers

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    1. Fiorentina Turner
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      I also have 1 mil in my bank in case of anything, lol

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    2. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      same here. just posted team w/ 1ml in bank so that after 1st fixture easy transfer

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

    Anyone interested in a Team-Based FPL game in the Format of the real EPL...
    i.e 38 Gamewks, 2 legs home n away...

    If anyone interested then drop a note with your FPL team's history link at spondonfpl@gmail,com

    Cheers!

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

      It should be spondonfpl@gmail.com

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

      I thought you had to be on the guest list!

      http://youtu.be/dg69fRRyynE

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

        Nothing as such AT...

        🙂

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

          just teasing, how many have you got so far?

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

    Anyone got the Newcastle lineup?

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

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

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

        De Jong?

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

          Not on the bench either.

          Elliot, Aarons, Abeid, Dummett, Obertan, Perez, S.Taylor, Yanga-Mbiwa.

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

      Sort by sticky or probably the previous page.

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

        Or alternatively wait till someone does it for you. 😀

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    3. Fiorentina Turner
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      (4-4-2) Line up: Krul; Janmaat, Williamson, Coloccini (c), Haidara; Gouffran, Sissoko, Colback, Cabella; Ferreyra, Riviere

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

      ty

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

      #NUFC v @htafcdotcom (4-4-2): Krul; Janmaat, Williamson, Coloccini (c), Haidara; Gouffran, Sissoko, Colback, Cabella; Ferreyra, Riviere.

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

    This Ibe guy looks like he's pretty good too, any Pool fans want to tell me how he's rated at the club? Im not speaking FPL-wise btw.

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

      Not a Pool fan but he's very highly rated. Quick, strong & very direct player.

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

      Similar to Sterling in many aspects of his game. Fast, strong, powerful dribbler and very talented. Big future ahead of him but this may be a season too early for him imo, with Sterling, Lallana, Markovic and Coutinho also in competition for places on the wing. If he was to break into the first team he would be an absolute steal at 4.5.

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

      Rated highly, definitely one for the future. Similar to Sterling in style, likes to run at players. Constantly on the bench, with a few injuries he could get his chance.

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

        Cheers all.

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

    Austin goal, Zamora assist

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  26. QPR Lad 92
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Charlieeeee Austin goal

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

      Nice. You think he'll still be on penalties when Remy plays?

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      1. QPR Lad 92
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Hope so he seems better at them than remy

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

    ALBION: Myhill, Wisdom, Olsson, Dawson, Garmston, O’Neil, Yacob, Gardner, Brunt, Roofe, Anichebe.

    SUBS: Foster, Baird, Dorrans, Mulumbu, Berahino, A Nabi.

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

      Myhill could be the starting keeper...

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

        He's not.

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

          Wisdom ..wooohooo

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

        Nope

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

      all aboard the wisdomwagon

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  28. Dhody
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Could I please get some help with these sticky picks:

    Lamela vs Eriksen
    Davis (Southampton) vs Hoilett
    Jovetic vs Dzeko
    Cameron vs Marriappa ---> whose more likely to be a starter???

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

      Eriksen
      Davis
      Dzeko
      Would be nice if both were. who knows

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

      Eriksen
      Davis
      Dzeko
      Cameron

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    3. Fiorentina Turner
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Eriksen

      Hoilett

      Wait until the community shield to know the answer confidently

      Uhhh, both guys aren't that nailed on but between the two, maybe it's Mariappa because Cameron has more question marks now that Bardsley is there

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    4. Yome
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Lamela
      Davis
      Dzeko
      Mariappa

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  29. The Sarjeant
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 9 months ago

    Austin with another goal! May have to bring him back in again.

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

      Athlone town mate

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      1. The Sarjeant
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 9 months ago

        Oh, I didn't know that lol. He's still doing well in pre-season though.

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    2. Fiorentina Turner
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 9 months ago

      Austin and Nugent to be tied with 16 goals in the league and lead their teams to the top half

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