Moving Target

Moving Target – Jordon Mutch

After strengthening his defence with the acquisition of Rio Ferdinand and Steven Caulker, Harry Redknapp’s third signing of the summer saw Jordon Mutch arrive at QPR from Cardiff City. The midfielder has signed a four-year deal with the Loftus Road outfit and follows former Bluebirds team-mate Caulker back into the Premier League just three months after the Welsh club dropped down into the Championship.

Discussing his move with the R’s official website, Mutch was delighted to be given the chance to prove himself in the English top-flight once again:

“I don’t see a better place for me than QPR at the moment. The club is heading in the right direction and I’m really excited about the season ahead. I thought I had a good first season in the Premier League last year with Cardiff, so I was delighted when QPR came in for me and offered a route back to the top flight. I’m really happy to be here and hopefully we can do well this season.”

The History

Mutch spent five years in the Derby County youth system before moving to Birmingham City as a 15-year-old in 2007. Handed his debut by the St Andrews outfit the following year, Mutch was then confined to a wheelchair for three months after his rapid rate of growth caused fractures in both feet.

Fully recovered, he was sent out on loan to Hereford Town (four appearances) and Doncaster Rovers (two goals in 17 league games) in 2009/10 before being farmed out to Watford the following season, where he netted five times and provided six assists in 23 matches. Mutch was unable to convince the Blues of his worth, though, and, after a total of two goals and nine assists in 36 outings, was sold to Cardiff in June 2012.

The midfielder’s first season with the Bluebirds was far from impressive, though. Mutch failed to produce any returns over 22 Championship appearances and was far from our Fantasy radars when the Welsh outfit arrived in the Premier League last summer. Initially, his Fantasy fortunes looked non-existent after he was handed just one minute’s game time in the opening five matches but Mutch’s eye for goal prevailed, as he proceeded to serve up seven goals and five assists over the course of his first year in the English top division.

On the international stage, the 22-year-old has featured at youth level a total of nine times for England but is yet to make the step up to the senior side.

The Prospects

There’s no doubt Redknapp requires a goal-getting presence in midfield to take the pressure off Charlie Austin up front. Last season, Junior Hoilett was top scoring midfielder for the R’s with just four goals in 38 Championship appearances and although the Canadian has impressed over the summer, Redknapp’ admitted Mutch’s record in the Premier League was a big factor in persuading him to splash the cash:

“Jordon’s a fine young player, with a big, big future. He’s already shown what he can do at this level with Cardiff last season with a decent goals return – and this move will provide him with a great platform to take his game on to the next level. He wants to learn and improve his game. He’s a good pro with a great attitude and this is a big opportunity for him at QPR.”

Despite being limited to 2,399 minutes for the Bluebirds last year, Mutch still managed a total of 55 attempts last year. This equates to 43.6 minutes per shot – put into perspective, it’s just behind Eden Hazard (41.5), Christian Eriksen (42.2) and David Silva (42.4). In terms of minutes per goal, the QPR new boy’s average of 342.7 minutes in 2013/14 was quicker than the likes of Adam Lallana and Juan Mata (355.8) and underlines his potential.

Indeed, Mutch’s arrival looks to put pressure on Hoilett for the season ahead. A recent change in tactics has seen Redknapp roll out a 3-4-1-2 formation over the summer, with Hoilett stationed behind the front pair, but the Canadian may be forced out wide or even onto the bench if the R’s boss turns to the more prolific Mutch to take up the role in “the hole”.

After proving himself as a genuine budget option last term, Mutch could be set for further investment once again. Yet to be listed in the Fantasy games, a cost of 5.5 (the same as Adel Taarabt) looks the likeliest scenario in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) game on the back of last season’s heroics for the Bluebirds – more expensive than the likes of Hoilett and Joey Barton (5.0), for example, but as the numbers above suggest, Mutch’s frequency of attempts is more in line with pricier alternatives.

With home encounters against Hull, Sunderland and Stoke in the first five Gameweeks, Redknapp’s side have a decent opening run in front of their own fans. Certainly, trips to Spurs and United dent their opening appeal but, bearing in mind Mutch scored three times against Liverpool and also netted against Chelsea last season, it’s fair to say that Redknapp’s new acquisition has already shown signs that he’s more than capable of rising to the occasion.

Further Reference

Jordon Mutch Wikipedia

Jordon Mutch Transfer Markt Page

Jordon Mutch You Tube 2013/14 Highlights

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4,060 Comments Post a Comment
  1. thegaffer82
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    帮我选一个

    A) O'Shea

    还是

    B)Van Aanholt

    Thanks 🙂

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    1. Venom Snake
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      B for attacking threat

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      1. thegaffer82
        • 12 Years
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        Yeh that's what I'm on. Thx

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  2. UnitednationsXI
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    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    morning dzzz,

    how we doing? trying to "build" my team. whats the view on
    A: de gea + non playing gk....
    B: two rotating gk's...

    my thoughts:
    - can get a gk from a top team with the same amount spent as B
    - will have to "waste" a transfer a transfer on changing gk's when united's fixtures swing?
    - For A, always a small risk of gk getting injured wit
    - by opting for A, i can use rotation in def as opposed to gk
    - if a bandwagon starts on a utd def i.e. shaw...will be tough to get him on it as i dont wanna double up on utd def

    Based on above, i am leaning towards B.

    thoughts?

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    1. Venom Snake
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      My process was simple, I want united defence to start the season. So it was either DDG and ward/caulker/Huth, or Begovic/Speroni and Evans.

      I've gone with the latter, both options would have a 4.0 second keeper

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      1. UnitednationsXI
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        thanks mr

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    2. teddy.
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I always go for B. It's cheaper and safer.

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  3. bennyp
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    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    RMT plz

    Howard - (myhill)
    Luis - Pieters - Evans - (clyne - wisdom)
    mata - sterling - oscar - sanchez - (el ahmadi)
    bojan - rooney - jovetic

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    1. Gunner HitIT
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      Not too sure on oscars starting place

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  4. Kante Me If You Can
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    Everyone seems to have Roon in the team right?

    So who are the other two FWD in yr team? Mine - Costa // Austin

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    1. Salah’s Sonnet
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      9 years, 7 months ago

      Costa and Bojan

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    2. Sigga -Cardiff City-
      • 12 Years
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      Dzeko // Austin

      hope that's helpful

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      1. Kante Me If You Can
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Assume you have Haz/Fab in midfields?

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    3. thegaffer82
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      9 years, 7 months ago

      Costa, Dzeko

      The nuts if you're going 3-4-3

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      1. Sigga -Cardiff City-
        • 12 Years
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        I'm rotating 2 on of
        Austin Arnie Siggy Van Aanholt

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    4. sinik
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      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      tinkering with Dzeko and Jovetic

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  5. pundit of punts
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    The Stoke backline situation is giving me a real headache. 😕

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    1. PAIRIDAEZAN
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Just go Bego? Rotates well with Fabianski. Pricey keeper combo though...

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      1. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
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        As you mentioned, too pricey for my liking.

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      2. jagshmash
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        love a bit of flappy-handski...

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    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
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      Leave them alone

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      1. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
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        Fixtures...

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        1. Holmes
          • 10 Years
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          Probably they wont keep many clean sheets if they change their defence, atleast when season starts. Pieters and Cameron were too good last season, if Muniesa and Bardsley replace them, it will be hard to retain solidity.

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          1. pundit of punts
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            Starting to think that Pieters is the most nailed on defender. Don't think Muniesa will dislodge him.

            But Cameron looks likely to get the chop for the RB role at least. He may play CB though untill Huth regains full fitness.

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    3. Venom Snake
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      Bego or Huth. Don't risk the others unless we get solid evidence they will start

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      1. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
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        Huth doesn't look nailed on, does he?

        Coming back from a long term injury. Wilson may start in his place untill Huth gains full fitness.

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        1. Venom Snake
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          I was reading somewhere earlier that stoke fans are expecting him to be there

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          1. pundit of punts
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            That's the problem. No one knows for sure. Too many uncertainities. Pieters starting to look the best bet. But I really wanted huth though.

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    4. thegaffer82
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      9 years, 7 months ago

      Me too. I really want Cameron......and need him to start the 1st game too

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      1. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
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        Doesn't look like it.

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  6. Venom Snake
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    9 years, 7 months ago

    I think I have settled on this. Couple doubts in defence but if it really goes sour I'll hit an early WC to take advantage of the early performers and catch prices

    Speroni
    Evans - B. Davies - Coloccini - vAanholt - Wisdom
    Eriksen - Mata - Siggy - Sanchez - Wanyama
    Dzeko - Costa - Rooney

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    1. Venom Snake
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Possibility of changing my 2 rotators to Mariappa/Ferdinand and putting Begovic in goals. But this seems more of a risk

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    2. The Machine
      • 10 Years
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      Really nice team kid. No Chelsea defensive cover could obviously do a little damage, but you can't have everyone can you. Like the punts especially

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      1. Venom Snake
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        Cheers Nate.
        Can't afford everyone so I've gone with a pretty attack heavy team, with a nicely balanced defence. Just hoping they play lol

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    3. Venom Snake
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      If Cameron is nailed I will be all over his rotation with Taylor

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      1. Venom Snake
        • 10 Years
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        Reply fail to gaffer..

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        1. thegaffer82
          • 12 Years
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          Am I right in thinking that Stoke have played all their pre-season friendlies now? So no way to know unless Hughes comes out and says..............which he won't 🙁

          Too risky I think. Long term I think Cameron will be fine..........

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  7. raheemsterling
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    worth having sturridge from the start? thoughts?

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    1. Kante Me If You Can
      • 9 Years
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      No for me atm

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      1. raheemsterling
        • 10 Years
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        who do u say best from 3 for the start?

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    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
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      Will he play 1st GW? You can start with Costa and bring Sturridge later on depending on fitness and form.

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      1. raheemsterling
        • 10 Years
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        but i have costa and luis...

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        1. Holmes
          • 10 Years
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          Rooney or Luka

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  8. Shifty
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    9 years, 7 months ago

    Any chance Hazard doesn't start at Burnley? Considering he hasnt had many pre season games.

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    1. thegaffer82
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      9 years, 7 months ago

      Mourinho has basically said he doesn't expect his World Cup players (who got to the latter stages) to start the 1st game.

      But I gave up believing anything Jose said a long time ago

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      1. Respect My Authoritah
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        This referred to the Germans and Brazilians. He made this comment after Hazard was already back

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        1. thegaffer82
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          He didn't explicitly state which players...... so you are guessing there.

          But anyway, like I said Mou is full of **** anyway so can't really believe him anyway.

          Haz has only played 20mins of pre-season so far..........20 mins more than the Germans & Brazilians. A bit of a concern

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      2. Shifty
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        yikes. hmm, what now then. well if he gets good minutes the next 2 friendlies, he should be good to go.

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    2. pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      He'll start.

      Salah - Fabregas - Hazard
      -------------Costa----------------

      Only Schurrle/Willian can replace Hazard at that position but they won't be fit

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  9. quarry_settling
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Is Arfield nailed on?

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  10. The Machine
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Just going through some of the replies on the RMT. Think they need to change the name to " how close am I to the template".

    Not necessarily criticising, just an observation.

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    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      This has pretty much always been the case

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    2. The Machine
      • 10 Years
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      The RMT article

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    3. Billy Gilmore
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      You've only just realised the only thing that RMTs actually do?

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  11. UpAndAway
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    RMT please...

    Mannone/Krul

    P. Jones, Vlaar, Cameron, Wisdom and Taylor

    Hazard, Mata, Ramsy, Siggy and Albrighton

    Costa, Rooney and Giroud.

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    1. The Hitch Hikers Guide to t…
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      maybe Mannoe to DeGea or get Debouchy

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  12. Venom Snake
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    So tempted by Pelle honestly. Has a good relationship with the manager and looks to be the number one target man. Would give me 1m extra to have Chelsea defenders, but no city attack. Could probably love with that for the first few weeks

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    1. Hubert
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      68 per cent shot accuracy 😎

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      1. Venom Snake
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Welcome to the team, Pelle.

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      2. thegaffer82
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        When you take most of your shots from inside the 6 yard box, then it's easy to have a decent accuracy 😉

        Seriously, watch some vids of him, he's the king of tap-in's. Won't get half as many chances in the Prem

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  13. thorvaldsson
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    I have Huddlestone as a 5th midfielder. Hoping he will be a nice punt.

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  14. The Hitch Hikers Guide to t…
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    RMT

    De Gea
    Pocognoli, Vlaar, Debouchy

    Fab, Sanchez, Sterling, Mata

    Rooney(c), Bony(most likely swap), Bojan

    Nzogbia, clyne, Bruce

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    1. The Hitch Hikers Guide to t…
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      thinking of bring Dzeko on for bony. But Bony has 2 home games that look really nice.

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    2. Venom Snake
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      West brom rotate particularly well with any other team?

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      1. The Hitch Hikers Guide to t…
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        I was more or less just going for Pocognoli's assist but i could re think that one

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    3. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Bruce won't play, should swap for Duff/Wisdom/Moore who all have a slightly better chance of playing should you need them.

      I like the Bojan pick, but not sure I'd like to be relying to heavily on him. Much better in a rotation with Siggy.

      That MF 4 is really something to behold though, at the expense of your DF & subs though

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      1. The Hitch Hikers Guide to t…
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        yeah i dont trust any defence coming out the gate accept Man U with there fixtures. Thats why im going cheap just to get playing time then ill jump on a assist defender

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  15. Koflok
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    So,

    a) Fabregas + Sanchez + Eriksen Austin
    b) Fabregas + Ramsey + Mata + Austin
    c) Fabregas + Ramsey + Eriksen + Pelle
    d) Hazard + Ramsey + Eriksen + Austin

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    1. thorvaldsson
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      d

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    2. Venom Snake
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      B. Juan Mata is the difference

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    3. pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
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      b

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    4. teddy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      A

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  16. Respect My Authoritah
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Ramsey or Eriksen/Lamela?

    Been on Eriksen/Lamela since day 1, but know have 2m itb, not much else to do with it. I can't help but feel Spurs' fixtures are a bit better and Lamela could be as productive as Ramsey of last season

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    1. pundit of punts
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Ramsey for now.

      Swap if Eriksen/Lamela show some form in the first few games.

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  17. thegaffer82
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Does anyone here actually visit the specially dedicated RMT page?

    I only went on there once just to check it out.

    I guess it doesn't have much traffic during the DZ hours

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    1. Venom Snake
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I have it open in another tab but at this time it hardly budges

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    2. The Machine
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      It's mainly just mods and their loyal group of followers trying to make the idea work.

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      1. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Looks like a silly idea to me. Mods have to always direct people there like traffic inspectors.

        Looking like the gravless have found a home and a divide has been created.

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        1. thegaffer82
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          I think at this time it's not necessary.

          But I'm all for the idea when it's peak time. Have you seen how busy the pages are on here.........and about half of them are just samey RMT's, with half of those getting no reply whatsoever.

          I came on at busy time yesterday and the pages were moving at a much more managable speed

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          1. pundit of punts
            • 11 Years
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            Fair enough.

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          2. Ryan
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            • 12 Years
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            Yep, and this is precisely why it is working.

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    3. Ryan
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      • 12 Years
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      Few RMT's flowing at the moment. Its always appreciated when people pop over to answer a few, feel free to post one of your own as well.

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  18. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    how many people are getting either Dzeko/Jovetic or no City?

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    1. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      basically ignoring the midfield

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    2. Venom Snake
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Either dzeko or Pelle for me. No city if I go the latter

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    3. The Hitch Hikers Guide to t…
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      How long till Aguero comes back?

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    4. Holmes
      • 10 Years
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      Not me...

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      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
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        doesn't answer the question. does that mean no City?

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        1. Holmes
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Ooops, Going with midfielder(Yaya), not interested in any City strikers except Aguero.

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          1. sinik
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            • 10 Years
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            I've tried to fit in Yaya but it just kills the budget because of the need to get in Arsenal, Chelsea and United mid

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    5. Ryan
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      • 12 Years
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      I'm going with Dzeko. Best of an awkward bunch imo.

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      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
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        after the tail end of last season and the World Cup you'd have to think he's nailed if Aguero isn't ready (doesn't look to be)..but I still feel awkward about it!

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        1. Ryan
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          • 12 Years
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          Same, its an uncomfortable feeling knowing he hasn't done much in pre-season. If he does badly in the community shield I will reconsider his services.

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      2. Kante Me If You Can
        • 9 Years
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        what is yr DEF looks like?

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        1. Ryan
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          • 12 Years
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          Work in progress

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  19. Venom Snake
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    RMLunch /10

    Ham, salami, shredded cheddar cheese, tomato, lettuce with some oregano herb, salt, pepper on fresh multigrain bread.

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    1. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      take a hit for the multigrain to bring in sourdough

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      1. Venom Snake
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Going down the shops to get sourdough bread is the equivalent of taking a -24 hit in fpl

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        1. sinik
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
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          and ending up positive in the end 🙄

          unless the sourdough in Merseyside is sour for another reason 😯

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    2. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
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      There's a specially dedicated RMlunch page you know? 😉

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      1. Venom Snake
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Would get more traffic then the RMT thread

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  20. Acquafresca
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    Nate, how's the team shaping up?

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    1. The Machine
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      It's a tricky thing, it really is. Trying to fit Costa sanchez and Terry into one team but it seems impossible unless I go with one budget striker which I hate. Prefer jovetic and dzeko. The rest is pretty template

      What about you?

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      1. Acquafresca
        • 12 Years
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        Similar. Not sure about Ramsey vs Sanchez debate just yet.. waiting for the weekend for some more insight.

        3rd striker is really pissing me off atm as well...

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        1. The Machine
          • 10 Years
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          Already have ramsey. Looking at ramsey sanchez double up with a view to switching one of them to a Chelsea mid depending on who impresses.

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          1. Acquafresca
            • 12 Years
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            Same. I wanna see how Sanchez looks this weekend though. Will play a huge part in my decision.

            You should shoot me an email of your team, you'll be starting in Thomass' comp. for week 1.

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            1. The Machine
              • 10 Years
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              When do you want it? After the shield game?

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      2. PAIRIDAEZAN
        • 11 Years
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        I did it. And I have Fab. And Rooney. And Siggy. And Bojan. Plus DDG.

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        1. The Machine
          • 10 Years
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          Yeah but you have bojan. I did say unless I go with one budget striker. I hate budget strikers

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          1. PAIRIDAEZAN
            • 11 Years
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            That is why you fail.

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  21. Jinswick
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    • 13 Years
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    Been stuck on this dilemma for a while now - still no clearer - what you reckon looks best?

    A) Mata, Bojan + 0.5m (rotating Bojan & Siggy)

    B) Albrighton & Costa (starting Siggy every week)

    Sanchez, Hazard, Eriksen, Siggy, xxx
    Rooney, Dzeko, xxx

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    1. premierglaser
      • 10 Years
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      A. Mata is near essential IMO

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    2. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
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      Facing some dilemmas of:

      Fab vs Haz
      Ramsey vs Alexis

      I would go with B in your case. A would eventually end up in benching a huge haul. But I'd also want Mata over Eriksen if you could downgrade a defender.

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      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        My defence is already pretty budget so not sure I can chop another 1m off.

        The Bojan Siggy rotation is so good though!.....

        AVL, BUR, WBA, LEI, SOT, NEW, NEW, SWA, LEI, WHU

        Hazard and Alexis for me - more advanced, bigger goal threat.

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        1. Acquafresca
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          But another question is, how fit is Haz? Only played 34mins pre-season.

          Fabregas looks decent value.

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          1. Jinswick
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            He'll be fine - young and very fit. Also looked decent in those 34 minutes and he's crucial for CHE.

            Fabs could be good as well, just don't fancy him as much if he plays in the DP

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  22. The Hitch Hikers Guide to t…
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Will Steven Taylor from Newcastle start?

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    1. Toonzie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      nope he's horrible, expect williamson to pair up with colo

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  23. The Machine
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    A grade managers posts coming soon. Hopefully as many bites as last year

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    1. Ryan
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Na your just a B grade manager

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      1. The Machine
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Oops there is the first one already

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        1. Billy Gilmore
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Too easy 😀

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        2. Ryan
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          • 12 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Just Bander mate 🙂

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          1. Ryan
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            • 12 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            *banter

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  24. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    is Gilks in with some sort of a shot at taking #1 during the season? why is he so prevalent in RMT's?

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    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I get the feeling its a false economy. Everyone is trusting everyone else on this very question. Like blind leading the blind.

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      1. Venom Snake
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Pretty sure I read the first choice is carrying an injury/hasn't trained. Something along those lines. Doesn't really matter to me if he plays or not but it's nice to have that backup just in case

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    2. Captain Peacock
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Heaton had a knock apparently. People got excited. It's not like many minimum keepers will score points this year.

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      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        ah, someone else told me it was because he liked the gray jersey before they added the green one

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  25. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Are you going for-

    A. United defense
    B. Chelsea defense
    C. United+Chelsea defense
    D. Any other big hitter in defense( e.g. Baines,Vert)
    E. Uber

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    1. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      C, though the United defense may be DDG

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    2. The Hitch Hikers Guide to t…
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      de gea and E.

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    3. PAIRIDAEZAN
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      United, Chelsea, Arse and Spurs for GW1.

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      1. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        😯

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      2. Igor! Pulis(w)ic!
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Add in Baines and you have the ultimate in big-hitting defence... nice!

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    4. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      B

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    5. Venom Snake
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      A+E

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  26. PAIRIDAEZAN
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Which former Eredivise star will have the better FPL season, Graziano Pelle, Dusan Tadic or Siem De Jong?

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I guess Tadic. 6g 10a or something like that.

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    2. Captain Peacock
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      De Jong

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    3. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Tadic. And he's the only one I'm going into the season with.

      De Jong also looks like a tidy player from what I've seen of him so far, but injury prone.......as he's already proven in his short Newcatle career.

      I don't fancy Pelle to score anywhere as many as he did in the Dutch Legue due to his style of play and limitations as a footballer (and if he does score well he'll be relying heavily on Tadic to lay it on plate for him time and time again)

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  27. hassan158
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    What option do you prefer?

    A) Siggy & 4.5 Striker. (3-5-2 formation)

    B) Bojan & 4.5-5.0 Midfielder
    (3-4-3 formation with the 4.5-5.0 midfielder being on the bench and rotated with bojan)

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    1. Captain Peacock
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      A

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    2. GaGa Over Gazzaniga!!
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      B)keep Bojan n bring steven daves(2 goals and 7 assists)-southampton.....n also he had not plyd as as many matches.....

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  28. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone else think that the Bojan wagon has Boselli written all over it?

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Who has he scored against?

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      1. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Blackburn,Betis and Schalke. Don't think they were full strength teams.

        Who did Boselli score against?

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    2. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      what's the story with that?

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    3. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      You're about the millionth person to say that. So yes.

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      1. pundit of punts
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Really? Many on here have been lured into him though.

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    4. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Maybe. But including him helps you load up on midfield and the other 2 attacking spots. A means to an end. I can't remember what my attack was when I picked Boselli at the start of the season, but I think it allowed me to get Drogba and Malouda who went mental in the first 2 games. Could be mistaken about the year, but the principle is the same

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  29. Captain Peacock
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    I'm quite happy with my D. Going without premium defenders but the upside is 5 legitimate, totally nailed on options for rotation.

    Verm, Caulker, Ward, N. Taylor, Pocognoli.

    If Verm doesn't go to United, I'll change him to one of the Davies. Poco to Gamboa too if he's still injured by GW1.

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    1. Venom Snake
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      It's still worth more then mine 😆

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      1. Captain Peacock
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Haha what's your backline?

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        1. Venom Snake
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Evans - Davies - Coloccini - vAanholt - Wisdom

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  30. sinik
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    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    what 4m keep has the best shot of usurping his master?

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