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With the international break affording us time to reflect on proceedings, we roll out the first in a series of three members articles. Starting with the defenders, we assess some of the standout contenders across the first three Gameweeks of the 2014/15 campaign.

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  1. Ctrl Alt DeLaet
    12 years, 1 month ago

    What is the general opinion on Adam Johnson?

    1. Woy of the Wovers
      12 years, 1 month ago

      General Melchet thinks he's a damned fool rapscallion.

      1. Ellipsis
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Woy! You fancy some Hockey world cup action? http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2014/09/01/ffs-hockey-world-cup-2014-pilot/

        1. Sunny 😎
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Quick to act I see. I like it 🙂

    2. Lawrø
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Essential.

      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        12 years, 1 month ago

        That face in combination with that hat 😆

    3. EmreCan Hustle
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Great potential, but inconsistent. Worth monitoring.

    4. VougieDipond
      12 years, 1 month ago

      who?

    5. Sean.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Too inconsistent, frustrating to own

      1. Ctrl Alt DeLaet
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers peeps. Considered him as an option in my draft mini-league. Seems to create a lot of chances and score big some weeks but those strikers can't hit a barn door.

  2. Wouter
    12 years, 1 month ago

    1-0 Italy. Immobile scores.

    1. 50shades of o'shea
      12 years, 1 month ago

      For Dortmund he has looked pretty dire.

      1. Somalion
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Taking his time to settle certainly but let us not forget that Lewa was a benchwarmer for a good while. Hopefully Klopp brings out the best in him.

  3. Lucy.
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Which mid price striker do people expect to come good? Pelle? Jovetic? Adebayor?

    I'm holding Naismith until one of them makes a convincing case for themselves.

    1. VougieDipond
      12 years, 1 month ago

      all will be decent but inconsistent options I think.

    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      same here, will keep Naismith until I see something from Ade or Dat Guy

    3. Timtastic03
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Welbeck. But keeping away until gw8 / I see him gel with the others

    4. Brian (Not the Messiah)
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Welbeck 🙂

    5. 50shades of o'shea
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Pelle is definitely getting the chances.. Just his finishing has been poor but he is settling in. I would keep Naismith for now or get are in.

    6. Spencer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I was going to ask you what the deal is with Pelle.

      Southampton fixtures look pretty juicy.

    7. Yome
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Pelle, I just got him in haha

    8. Adderz
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Welbeck

  4. Lawrø
    12 years, 1 month ago

    I've been doing a little bit of research into who I should replace Jovetic with and after sifting through all of the relevant stats I can't look past that man Andreas Weimann, two goals one assist already this season playing as the main man in the rejuvenated Aston Villa squad. He seems to me like a big game player who transcends the fixture list but even when you take his fixtures into account he's got the defensively frail Liverpool in his next game!

    Liverpool are all too susceptible to Aston Villa's pacey counter-attacks as I know all too well, I predict a Weimann brace next week... All that being said he's available at a cushy 5.5M!

    At over 7pts per game so far this season look no further than Weimann for your FPL squad chaps!

    1. Timtastic03
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Rotation headache. Would you play him every week?

      1. Lawrø
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Yes, Aston Villa can surprise anyone.

    2. Brian (Not the Messiah)
      12 years, 1 month ago

      you think Aston Villa will keep this up after the run of terrible fixtures?

    3. Podge
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Good luck with him, I'm never happy with a cheap forward for some reason. Probably stupidity being the main one.

    4. Adrian Chiles
      12 years, 1 month ago

      ^This

      Weimann is sneaking under everyone's radar!

      1. Arrow Marked Drogba
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Do you know something the rest of us don't!?

    5. Bod
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Liverpoolay be susceptible to pacey counter attacks but will they work against ARS, che, MCI, eve?

  5. Twelve years a slave
    12 years, 1 month ago

    All these endless riddle question are a result of the broken price system imo.
    If we knew who was going to rise and fall tonight there would be decent discussions and dilemas about keeping, transfering in or selling.

    Instead we have to hear about how man fish can fit in a box

      12 years, 1 month ago

      😆

      *insert generic reply to generic price rise post by triggerlips who's gutted his wildcard master plan is going as we expected*

      😉

      1. Twelve years a slave
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Sure i will get a better response when back on the deadzone, thats where it will be missed most as thats when the proce changes occur

      2. The Hound
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Don't really need to know who's rising when and where tbh. Just get in at the start of the week the likely lads and wait for it too happen. I'm personally waiting on dier, dyer,Ivan and weimann to rise and Rooney to fall before bringing back at a discount. Have also avoided potential drops for the likes of mata, caulker, hazard and Cahill.

        1. Twelve years a slave
          12 years, 1 month ago

          You might not but many do

          1. The Hound
            12 years, 1 month ago

            Yeah I realise people who played wildcard later will have more of a need for the price change sites as every bit of info will be priceless then. For me it's a mild inconvenience cos it keeps me in the dark. Was just trying to say it defo hasn't ruined my strategy.

            1. GREENDREAMS11
              12 years, 1 month ago

              done the same Randy, dropped those who I think will lose value, a la Rooney and Mata and brought in everyone I hope will double rise over the break. may bring Rooney back at a cheaper price as you mentioned

          2. Ginkapo FPL
            12 years, 1 month ago

            No, its just you

  6. Ser Football 42
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Mad to have three Liverpool players (Lovern, Sterling, Sturridge) and three Chelsea players (Courtois, Fabregas, Costa)?

    1. Lucy.
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I don't think so.

    2. Sean.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Not for next week it isn't, should pay off handsomely I would think

      1. Ser Football 42
        12 years, 1 month ago

        I have debuchy, caulker and Clyne in the back. Thinking about snitching Debuchy to lovern

  7. Podge
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Just finished Deadwood, highly recommend it if you missed it.

    1. Valar(Keith)
      12 years, 1 month ago

      one of my favorites

    2. chrisjdgrady
      12 years, 1 month ago

      so so good

    3. Azathoth
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Huzzah!!!!!

    12 years, 1 month ago

    In real life....

    Walcott or Alexis?

    1. Sunny 😎
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Alexis

      1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Hi Sunny. Ellipsis should be here soon, the Argies are taking over

        1. Sunny 😎
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Hey Spectrum. Can't wait to see Argies ruling all over

          1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
            12 years, 1 month ago

            🙂 the start of things to come

          2. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
            12 years, 1 month ago

            Your right Vamos must brush up on my Argentinian.

          3. Ellipsis
            12 years, 1 month ago

            here, here! 🙂

    2. AarÖn Özilski
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Alexis. Better finisher.

      1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Walcott is pretty clinical...

    3. Podge
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Wally, possibly my favourite player in the league.

      1. VougieDipond
        12 years, 1 month ago

        easy this (outside of Chelsea)

    4. VougieDipond
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Walcott

    5. Brian (Not the Messiah)
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Haven't seen enough of Alexis to say.

    6. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Walcott

    7. Arrow Marked Drogba
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Walcott fpl and pl, scores, assists and proven in the prem league!

  8. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
    12 years, 1 month ago

    https://vine.co/v/MLWYzuPZ5UB

    Jamie Carragher trolled by a little kid

    1. Costa in Wengerland
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Jammiee jamiiee 😉

    2. Gatsby
      12 years, 1 month ago

      bit weird how he strokes the kids face

  9. Wouter
    12 years, 1 month ago

    2-0 Italy from a penalty and red card. Pfftt, get LvG back there.

    1. 50shades of o'shea
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Wow.

    2. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Come on Italy

      1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
        12 years, 1 month ago

        If you're reading, lads.

  10. gtf
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Krul - (Eliott)
    Terry - Clyne - (Robertson/PvA/Moore)
    Rambo - Sterling - Siggy - (Powell/Marney)
    Aguero - Falcao - Costa

    0.2 ITB

    Hows this lot look?

    1. 50shades of o'shea
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Missing a defender starting 😉 looks good

    2. Sunny 😎
      12 years, 1 month ago

      You have to get a better 4th mid. Downgrade Terry if you want to keep that front 3.

  11. Dr Dream
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Just reading through a few posts to catch up after my trip to The Pleasure Beach today. Ditching Ramsey seems to be a fairly common idea with the didficult fixtures coming up. Probably worth pointing out that Wally should be back sooner rather than later, so the worst case scenario would be Wally in when the fixtures ease should Ramsey's price continue to rise ....or get Ramsey himself back if his price remains stable. Not a problem either way as far as I can see.

      12 years, 1 month ago

      unless you miss his big game points. 😉

      *goes to look up Ramsey vs big clubs last season*

      .. hold the line...

      1. Dr Dream
        12 years, 1 month ago

        He can score against anybody...Just putting the option out there for those wanting to take the risk.

          12 years, 1 month ago

          yeah, but if it wasn't for the bad fixtures, no one would consider it. despite the below, way too big a risk with his ownership.

          but you are right.. it'll be easier to rectify mistakes this season if you sell someone.

        12 years, 1 month ago

        1 goal, 1 assist in 542 mins vs the rest of the 'big 7'.

        1. Podge
          12 years, 1 month ago

          😯

    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Well I want Sterling in so I have basic choice to lose one of Mata, Ramsey or Hazard

      I think of the 3 Mata is the most expendable, and the least nailed

      1. Podge
        12 years, 1 month ago

        for sure

      2. Dr Dream
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Definitely...I can see him becoming a bit surplus now...

        12 years, 1 month ago

        agreed. if he was nailed in a good united side, it'd be tricky. but there are so many negatives with mata right now.

    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      tbf with Theo back I might lose Rambo anyway

      Theo is FPL gold

    3. Ellipsis
      12 years, 1 month ago

      We really want you on board wakey! email me lymski@yahoo.co.uk Gaucho wasabi has given me the task of getting your signature whilst he's away 😉

  12. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Joan Rivers has died

    1. Podge
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Ahh

    2. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Cry me a river

      1. megatronaldinho
        12 years, 1 month ago

        what you think is humorous wordplay is merely a glimpse inside a broken soul. but also not humorous

        1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
          12 years, 1 month ago

          I agree sorry couldn't resist

  13. VougieDipond
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Zaza does his best Joe allen impression to get indi sent off

  14. Lucy.
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Foster Krul
    PVA, Jones, Chester, Colo, Wisdom
    Ramsey, Fabregas, Sterling, Siggy, Zaha
    Costa, Rooney, Naismith

    3.9 ITB. 0FTs. With Naismith's upturn in fixtures, I'd like to play him in a 3-4-3 so did Mata -> Zaha with my free transfer.

    My question is, is there any move that is worth the hit, in order to reinvest the cash? Or, as I'm currently leaning towards, is it worth holding on to see what mid-priced strikers hit form/Aguero.

      12 years, 1 month ago

      Ivanovic has to be tempting, but I tend to agree... in your situation, that cash for the big 3rd striker could come in handy... still takes a bit to upgrade to Welbeck even.

    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Strong side that Lucy so unless you want to take the plunge on Falcao I'd leave it as it is.

      1. Lucy.
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah it's weird feeling ok about the team with so much in the bank!

        Waiting on Falcao/Balotelli for now.

    2. Gimli son of Gloin
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I also have 3.9 in the bank and love my team.. very strange at this stage in the season.
      I don't think you need a hit at all this week.

      1. Lucy.
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks!

        What move gave you so much spare? 😀

  15. Gubbins94.
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Random Q.. What factors would you consider when predicting the result of a match? Team news, form, rest period, motivation, team comparison.. others?

    1. gravless
      12 years, 1 month ago

      mood

      weather

      teams prev result

    2. VougieDipond
      12 years, 1 month ago

      flicking through stats, history etc on Soccerway.
      Checking the thought of other punters on OLBG
      Try come up with my own deluded view of how its going to turn out based on all this and hope for the best

    3. Podge
      12 years, 1 month ago

      From a betting perspective team news is huge. Form is fleeting and only recognised properly in hindsight. Stats like Spurs losing 6 saturday matches after midweek european matches last season also helps a lot.

  16. Brinky07
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Will Rooney or Terry drop over the coming days?

    1. gravless
      12 years, 1 month ago

      probably

  17. Prime
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Mertens with the luckiest goal of his career.

  18. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
    12 years, 1 month ago

    I'm in need of an fpl fix, feeling lost already with no premier league this weekend

    1. Ellipsis
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I'm itching to make transfers! Stop me!

  19. THE Wild Rover
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Can non members of a FPL league read comment's on the leagues forum? 😕

    1. Lawrø
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I just tried and could so I guess not.

      1. Lawrø
        12 years, 1 month ago

        couldn't*

        😀

        1. THE Wild Rover
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Ok, cheers

      2. THE Wild Rover
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Eh? 😆

  20. justgiving.com/JonnyChard
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Currently playing a 3-4-3 formation but got this defence, and wondering who to play?

    Terry (SWA), Caulker (MUN), Chambers (MCI), Moore (STK), Wisdom (EVE)

    I have 1FT and 0.5mil in the bank, any possible transfer suggestions?

    Cheers! 🙂

  21. Luigi
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Wisdom still struggling to rise

    what a mess this year with price rises

  22. Acquafresca
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Question:

    Who the hell is Zaza?

    1. VougieDipond
      12 years, 1 month ago

      italian Joe Allen

  23. marcus2704
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Below is my WC Team. I could do Lamela to Eriksen and have enough to go Ramsey to Fabs, good move?

    Krul - Elliot

    Colo - Taylor - Wilson - Wisdom - Duff

    Ramsey - Siggy - Sterling - Lamela - Zaha

    Sturridge - Costa - Falcao

  24. Mclean as a Whistle
    12 years, 1 month ago

    I have a simple yet annoying conundrum.

    Mata & Rooney out for:

    A) Sterling and Aguero

    B) Fab and Sturridge

    Thoughts?

      12 years, 1 month ago

      A easy.

      1. Podge
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Agreed

    1. tw
      12 years, 1 month ago

      A

    2. 50shades of o'shea
      12 years, 1 month ago

      A

    3. Acquafresca
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Eh

    4. Lucy.
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I'd go Sterling and Sturridge 😉

    5. Mclean as a Whistle
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Wow that was a lot more straight forward than I thought!
      I figure Fab will keep chipping in with assists all season and Sterling will be rotated since he still is only 19 that and Man City's God Awful fixtures made me hesitate.

      A) It is in a landslide victory

      Cheers for the replies

  25. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Play Caulker (mnu) possibly up against my captain or Moore (STK)

    other option is Naylor so I think I can rule him out

    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Moore is away, not at home, sorry

    2. Walsh
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I'd play Caulker.

    3. Sunny 😎
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Caulker. He'll score this time for sure

    4. Valar(Keith)
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Caulker probably gonna score this week.. just cause most of us gonna be benching him.

  26. hubbabubba123
    12 years, 1 month ago

    de gea - givens

    jagielka - azpilicueta - moreno - m. duff - dummett

    hazard - siggy - gtf - sterling - ramsey

    weimann - rooney - diego costa??

    1. hubbabubba123
      12 years, 1 month ago

      need help with my squad

  27. gtf
    12 years, 1 month ago

    who's Dat Guy?

    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Danny 'Dat Guy' Welbeck

  28. Mr Wizard
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Any NFL fans out there? I noticed Katie is sporting the New England badge.

    I've asked to play NFL fantasy football and I'm wondering if anyone has any tips on which players to grab.

    Cheers

    1. hubbabubba123
      12 years, 1 month ago

      matt forte

    2. Acquafresca
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Marshawn Lynch
      Payton Manning
      Any wide receivers on the Broncos

    3. Walsh
      12 years, 1 month ago

      They are referred to as logos not badges over here in these parts 🙂

    4. conners88
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I'm doing it aswell....

      Peyton Manning will be the top points scorer but no doubt he will go first round of draft.

      Adrian Peterson if you have first pick
      Doug Martin will have big things this year
      Demarious Thomas Strong wide reciever for broncos
      Calvin Johnson is a beast
      Seattle Defence

      Too many to name really

      1. Mr Wizard
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers for all the advice! I'll be on the look out.

  29. conners88
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Zaha + Falcao
    or
    Di Maria + Welbeck

    1. Podge
      12 years, 1 month ago

      A but it's guesswork at the mo

    2. Lucy.
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I'd go A but I think it's quite early to judge.

      1. conners88
        12 years, 1 month ago

        yeh, im on a wildcard and cant decide