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15 August 2014 1745 comments
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As we revealed earlier this week, we’re supporting Mondogoal, a brand new daily and weekly Fantasy Football game, over the forthcoming season.

Mondogoal covers the Premier League and all the major top flight leagues – Serie A, La Liga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and Major League Soccer (MLS). You can play games for each one, or even global contests that span across all the leagues. You can also enter contests Champions League and the Europa League to scratch your Fantasy Football itch in midweek.

The game has also just gone mobile, with the brand new site now available to allow tinkering on the move.

Having published an announce article and strategy guide on Mondogoal, it’s now time to focus on the Gameweek ahead. After pouring over the player price list to hunt for potential bargains alongside our heavy hitters, we get down to business and offer our picks over the first round of fixtures of the 2014/15 campaign.

Saturday’s Picks

Old Trafford hosts the opening kick-off of the season and Wayne Rooney (15.4m) has to be a factor in any Mondogoal manager’s thinking ahead of the meet with Swansea. The United skipper threaten goals, plus earns points from shots on target and passes completed: no other striker fetched more Mondogoal points from successful passes last term.

With the United teamsheet available before the deadline for our Mondogoal lineup, we’ll get the chance to consider Ashley Young (6.3m). He’s been reinvented in a wing-back role in Louis van Gaal’s 3-4-1-2 and offers assist potential and could also pick up points from fouls won, with the Swan’s likely to be flapping under pressure.

Elsewhere on Saturday, it’s difficult to ignore Arsenal’s attacking riches against Crystal Palace at the Emirates. Aaron Ramsey (14.7m) and Alexis Sanchez (13.9m) are the headline acts, but there are clear bargains to be had at the back. Callum Chambers is set to start in central defence and can be acquired for just 4.9m, while Mathieu Debuchy (7.2m) will make his Gunners league debut and is set to torment in tandem with Sanchez down the right.

QPR get their season underway against Hull City at Loftus Road on Saturday and, in Junior Hoilett, offer us a midfielder available for just 5.0 million, who may just be pushed up in attack in Harry Redknapp’s 3-5-2. Hoilett is a tricky customer who likes to pull the trigger and take men on – both crucial ingredients when it comes to Mondogoal points scoring.

Finally, we’re tipping Spurs to upset rivals West Ham in their own backyard. Christian Eriksen (13.6m) looks a shoo-in and will be a regular Mondogoal target this season – the Dane grabs regular points from completed passes and also collected 23 shots on target last term, matching team-mate, Emmanuel Adebayor. A Spurs clean sheet could also be on the cards against a blunt Hammers attack and we like the look of Kyle Naughton (6.6m) as another budget option at the back.

Sunday & Monday’s Picks

Raheem Sterling (9.2m) is the standout Mondogoal prospect amongst the Liverpool lineup as they host a Southampton side, weakened by the summer sales. No midfielder scored more goals from open play in 2014 – but we also expect to see Sterling benefit from fouls won, with Southampton struggling to shackle his pace and trickery. It’s also worth noting that Philippe Coutinho (10.4m) earned more Mondogoal points-per-minute than Sterling last season. The Brazilian is another worthy target from the clash with the Saints, while at the back, new signing Dejan Lovren (6.3m) also looks strong Mondogoal value.

Manchester City’s trip to Newcastle provides an early test for Manuel Pellegrini’s champions but, in Stevan Jovetic (10.7m), they’ve a goalscorer in stunning form to steer them to three points. The Montenegrin has struck five times in pre-season and is another striker who will gather points from completed passes. Despite limited opportunities, Jovetic’s Mondogoal minutes-per-points stat was right up there with the likes of Luis Suarez and Sergio Aguero based on last season’s statistics.

Chelsea’s trip to Burnley on Monday night is expected to be one-way traffic and it’s not surprising that there are few bargains on offer. Diego Costa (10.5) has to be considered for our frontlines after four pre-season goals, while Andre Schürrle (9.6) is perhaps the left-field pick to consider. The World Cup winner may not get the full game at Turf Moor but had a goal attempt every 24 minutes last season – more frequent than any other Chelsea player.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

  1. roscola
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    11 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone play the Yahoo! game? I've been invited to play but

    A) I can't find an explanation of the scoring system
    B) I don't understand the pricing. $100m to spend on 15 players, but everyone is insanely expensive. Joel Ward is $12m for example. I don't get how I can make a team with more than about 5 starting players.

    1. RD84
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      How much is rooney/aguero/yaya? That sounds ridiculous...

      1. roscola
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        • 14 Years
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        Rooney is 16m, Baines is 15m, Aguero is 14m, Yaya is 12m ... it makes no sense.

        Marc Wilson is 6.3 !!!!!!

        1. Sheep
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Is there prize money?

    2. Moin
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Yahoo is useless...just ignore the invitation..

      1. roscola
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        It's from a good friend, I feel obligated

    3. Conrad.
      • 14 Years
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      yea i play it. scoring is more about everything players do on the field, including shots on goal, crosses, interceptions, etc.

      you gotta really look over the full player list to find affordable players. i'll direct you here:

      http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/bpl/48075/364/the-bargain-hunter---week-1

      http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/bpl/48080/364/ams-week-1-player-picks

      http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/bpl/48102/376/barn-door-planning-week-1

      1. roscola
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        This is gold! Thank you Conrad

      2. roscola
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        • 14 Years
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        Do I have to fill all 15 positions? I still don't see how it's possible with these prices

        1. Conrad.
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          yea, get you some 1.0m players on your bench to free up funds for starting positions. you almost HAVE to get a non-playing 1.0m GK on your bench.

        2. T1P
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Rosc, look at rodwell, cresswell when he plays, kelly, lamela. All AMAZING squad fillers!!!

          1. Conrad.
            • 14 Years
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            yup. i've got Cress, Kelly, and Lamela in my squad.

      3. Conrad.
        • 14 Years
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        no worries, mate.

        fwiw, i'm fairly happy with my XI for this weekend. it's almost more like having a real-life team where you only have a couple superstars and other very-talented players. it's fun, imo.

        1. roscola
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          Cool. I'm always interested in a new format. Just that the time pressure is making me flap a bit!

          1. T1P
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 6 months ago

            As you can change your whole team every week definitely best tactic is to get the cheapest bench you can and then the best team (fixtures over form!) every week,

            Try not to sell anyone who goes up in value loads as you lose it

            1. roscola
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              • 14 Years
              11 years, 6 months ago

              Ah! I did not know that. Blimey, very different format.

              Much obliged, sir.

              1. T1P
                • 13 Years
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                No worries

          2. Conrad.
            • 14 Years
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            good advice.

  2. SAFC
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Pantilimon has been given the #1 squad number at Sunderland if that helps anyone.

    1. Sheep
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Really?! 😯

    2. Santi sensei
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Lol. 😀

    3. Nico.
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Basically Mannone stuck with his #25 then?

  3. RUUD!
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    • 13 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Wats the deal with Man U defence then? Is rafael fully fit?

    1. masonwt
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      I would say he's going to start as Valencia and shaw are injured. Unless van gaal decides to start Reece James and young! It's between them 3 for the full back slots. Young is the most nailed IMO

      1. Gaffers
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        So you think James won't start? I took him on the cheap, will get rid if so!

        1. masonwt
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          He will only start if rafael isn't fit!

  4. KingNutz84
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    What are peoples thoughts of still having Palace defender with Pulis out the door?

    1. BobB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Dificult to say. They were never too shabby defensively before Pulis arrived. He made them even tighter..

    2. RD84
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      I dropped ward and subsequently kelly too. Too risky at this point.

    3. masonwt
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      I've got rid and gone with hull!

    4. RÏɠBY
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      i wouldn't.. need to see how they do/who they get in..

    5. Judas
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      keeping. even without pulis, they offer value and tasty fixtures + nice rotation. If they do crap first few weeks I will just bring in which ever stoke defender is nailed in

    6. CoolBeans
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Ward to Clyne for me

  5. Henry Hill
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Wright-Phillips predicted to start LWB in team news 😕 Hope not as Traore my 4.5 bench fodder!

  6. BobB
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    • 16 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Will Rafael hold off Valencia when he is fit again?

    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Both liabilities. There was talk of Cuadrado but I don't know if anything has developed

  7. Nolberto Solano
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Okay. So which option for 3rd forward and 5th mid!?

    A) Bojan Marney
    B) Fletcher Marney
    C) Zamora Mutch
    D) Naismith Davis
    E) Bent Davis

    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      B

      1. Nolberto Solano
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Do you think Fletcher will outscore Bojan in first 5 gameweeks?

    2. KingsKnee
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      B

      1. Nolberto Solano
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Fletcher plays as a forward and Bojan is OOP, but Bojan has better fixtures! This decision is tough!

    3. masonwt
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      A

  8. Judas
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    I have been pretty happy with this team for the last 3 days or so, wanted to see if any last minute adjustments are needed? Defence rotated very nicely and I have an attacking player from each of the big clubs with afew differentals thrown in there too.

    De Gea, Gilks
    Cahill, Jones, Bruce (N.Taylor, Ward)
    Ramsey, Eriksen, Sterling, Aranautovic (Marney)
    Rooney, Costa, Jovetic

  9. RÏɠBY
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    million dollar question: would you play sterling OR ramsey GW1?

    1. Lanley Staurel
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      • 15 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Im playing both out of pure fear either will go mad!!

    2. ManTree(v2!) or just JAY!
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      both of course?

      1. RÏɠBY
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        this is why i said 'OR'

        i'd love to play both but can't..

    3. Judas
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      you cant not start both. if you are having this problem there are problems with your team

      1. RÏɠBY
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        my teams fine.. i can have either sterling or ramsey
        just can't decide which for first GW.. ramsey will probably take the place permanently

        1. RÏɠBY
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          as great as sterling is
          he seems a bit flitty when things don't go his way.. unless worldCup failure has improved his inner core
          i'd bet on ramsey over him most days

    4. thunder_mike
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      BOTH!!!

    5. RoyaleBlue
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Both !!!!

  10. Lanley Staurel
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    • 15 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Consensus of Stoke fans on one of their fan forums on the starting line up. Useful insight as many people asking about their defence.

    Bego
    Bardsley Ryan Wilson Pieters
    Whelan nzonzi
    Diouf Ireland Arnie
    Bojan

    1. masonwt
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      So Cameron ---> Wilson ?

    2. BobB
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      • 16 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      I think Bardsley is the bargain there - he is more nailed on than people think

      1. Lanley Staurel
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        • 15 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        I hope you're right as he would be great at his price and with his attacking threat.

  11. MagicMario45
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Guys need an opinion. Who would you rather keep, Krul or Mannone?

    1. ManTree(v2!) or just JAY!
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Krul as he will play 100%

    2. Lanley Staurel
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      • 15 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Kruliott

    3. MagicMario45
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers

  12. DropPointsNotBombs
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Essential players you MUST have for GW1.

    Rooney
    Costa
    Baird
    Chambers
    Ramsey
    Mata

    Anyone without these should give up now.

    1. Steevo
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Add Sturridge to that list

    2. Something Clever
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Silly talk.

    3. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      It's a 38 week game.

      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        😯

    4. T1P
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      I have them all!!

      1. DropPointsNotBombs
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        You'll do well then

    5. Galfadez
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      because an arsenal defender looking at one game is essential?

      1. DropPointsNotBombs
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Yup. You wont be laughing when he scores a header and keeps a clean sheet. Then starts every game and is the top scoring defender FPL has ever had

        1. Galfadez
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          trading debuchy to him now.

    6. Judas
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      If I had to do an essential list it would be:

      UTD/Stoke keeper
      Terry or Cahill
      UTD/Stoke defender
      Ramsey
      Sterling
      Rooney
      Costa
      Jovetic or Dzeko

      1. Wheato182
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Wouldn't say Jovetic or Dzeko are essential for GW1, agree on the rest though.

    7. Wheato182
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      5/6 that'll do!

    8. Recoba
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      I have Rooney at least

  13. Something Clever
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Yo b**ches, and i mean that in the nicest possible sense, can anyone help me with the best two 4.5 def to have? They'll be playing along side each other mostly. Tremendous thanks to one and all...

    1. DropPointsNotBombs
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Chester and Bartley

      1. DropPointsNotBombs
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        And save .5m*

      2. Something Clever
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Who does Bartley play for?

        1. DropPointsNotBombs
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          Swansea

    2. thunder_mike
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Ferdinand and PVA? Blackett as a first week punt.

  14. thunder_mike
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Want to get a stoke defender/keeper in, what are my best option? I would really like to keep Ivan as a differential.

    Green (Krul)
    Ivan Ferdinand PVA (Bruce Moore)
    Lamela Mata Ramsey Sterling (Siggy)
    Bojan Roon Costa

    Best option to save 0.5m
    A) Siggy > Mutch
    B) Ivan > Terry
    C) Sterling > Cout
    D) Krul/Green > Myhill
    E) Another option

    Best defensive option
    1) Ferdinand > Bardsley
    2) Ferdinand > Huth
    3) Ferdinand > Pieters
    4) Green > Begovic
    5) PVA > Bardsley
    6) PVA > Huth
    7) PVA > Pieters
    8) Krul > Begovic

    Thanks, this is my final decision... maybe...possibly.........

    1. Lanley Staurel
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      • 15 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      See comment above yours.

      1. thunder_mike
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Sorry, which one do you mean?

      2. thunder_mike
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Ah spotted it, cheers.

  15. Kim Jong Kün
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    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Here we go..... Thinking of going 4-4-2 tomorrow. Thoughts?

    DDG
    Terry - Debuchy - Caulker - Chambers (Wisdom)
    Mata(C) - Mutch - Hazard - Lamela (Tadic)
    Giroud - Rooney (Bojan)

    1. Judas
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Bojan over mutch any day

      1. Kim Jong Kün
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        • 12 Years
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        Easy fix, this is why I like having this kind of squad where I can rotate them. Haven't seen Bojan enough to have that view but wanted him as a value pick. I will def think about moving him to start now.

    2. Spatburgunder
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Like it dude a few big names and a few likely lads !

  16. Spatburgunder
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    • 13 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Winning ? Trying to get a team for the long term

    Krul
    Debuchy caulker PA
    Silva rambo hendo mata
    Rooney Costa (c) dzeko(may become bony )

    Elliot Marney kelly Moore 1 mill itb for a rainy day

    Good luck gents !

    1. BigFatFrank
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      I have had bony in ofr ages... but last minute swapped to Dzeko as GW! fixture i see a blank... all being well i will get him GW2..... OBVs bandwaggons and injury pending

      1. Spatburgunder
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        • 13 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        My thoughts exactly ! No doubting he's a good pick but I'm waiting until these transfer rumours stop/happen

    2. Kim Jong Kün
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      I don't really like Krul's opening fixtures or else I would have picked him too. 4.5 could be a steal but early fixture risk for sure.

  17. KISSES
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Stoke defence: who is more likely to play?

    A. Cameron
    B. Wilson

    Cheers

    1. BobB
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      • 16 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Cameron, but not necessarily at right back imo

      1. KISSES
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Thats fine, I guess he can play CDM too? Im worried about his world cup time limiting him

    2. Spatburgunder
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Tbh I don't think they know yet !

      1. BigFatFrank
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Wilson i hope

  18. Galfadez
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Best indie 4.0 GK? I'm scared Myhill is too mainstream and there'll be a race to get off him before a price drop

    1. KingsKnee
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Gilks

      1. Galfadez
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        cheers

  19. unoaime
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Is there a keeper pairing everyones going for? And why?

  20. KingsKnee
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Thinking of going Robertson instead of Chester? Super differential?
    Thoughts?

    Also joke much of a gamble is Luis?

    1. MARVELLUS
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      No. Too early. Figueroa for competition.

  21. MARVELLUS
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    What do all think is the best nailed on 9m rotation?

    I'm currently on Chester and NTaylor.

  22. Plagued by indecision
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Will someone do me a solid and have a look at my team? Struggling to make up my mind....

    Begovic/Guzan
    Terry/Lovren/Chester/Hutton/Moore
    Fabregas/Ramsey/Mata/Eriksen/Albrighton
    Rooney/Costa/Bojan

    Thanks...

    1. MARVELLUS
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      I like it. But if playing every week,; would go Fletcher over Bojan.

  23. Something Clever
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Pulis leaving has totally thrown a spanner at my teams face.

    1. Sheep
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Knee jerk

  24. NapalmDeath (Northern Chaos…
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Rafael fit :O

  25. MagicMario45
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Any consensus yet on what the best 4.5 mid pick is? Or at least the few options that are best?

    1. BigFatFrank
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Marney / Albrighton ?

      1. MagicMario45
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Do they really offer anything points-wise though? I know most are looking for just someone that gets game time, but ideally you'd like that along with some sort of attacking threat.

  26. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Meh. I rather miss out on goal points than clean sheet points. I absolutely get worked up when teams keep clean sheets when I don't have a player in the respective team

  27. adp1113
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Can someone please help me? I am looking for a spreadsheet with best rotation fixtures.

    Would very much appreciate it.

  28. Sheep
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.

  29. Les Bleus
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Baird nailed on for West Brom? Seems to be playing OOP and is 4.0

  30. andres
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Is patrick van aanaaholt worth it?