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After kicking off our series of Big Numbers articles with a look at the best performing Defenders over the first three Gameweeks, we now move further up the pitch. This time round we focus on midfielders, with a trio of summer signings all showing plenty of promise in their new surroundings.

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  1. JT's Dog
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Classic zlatan
    https://vine.co/v/Oze6nwi5pDe

    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Haha, hate the guy, but this is awesome 😀

      1. Mílanista
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Barca didn't deserve him 😉

        1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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          Couldn't stand him before, during, and after his brief stint with us!

          1. 4vets
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            He's awesome!

  2. amol
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    My front 3 ATM Sturridge-Aguero-Jovetic

    Sturridge>Balo
    and
    Job>Welbeck?

    1. amol
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Jov*

    2. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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      Wait for fitness news...

    3. Mr Wizard
      • 16 Years
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      Yea, I would wait on fitness news

  3. Mr Wizard
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    What you think of my WC team?

    Begovic
    Jones // Moreno // Ivanovic
    Ramsey // Fabergas // Siggy // Sterling
    Costa // Naismith // Aguero

    Bench: lowest price in all positions

    Pending Jones's injury, I may bring in Shawcross.

    1. thetinkerman
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      Delicious

    2. Just A Hat
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      Pretty good all round team, if you could squeeze Lamela in then it would be perfect

      1. Mr Wizard
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        Cheers guys. Lamela is a good shout! I'll keep him in mind.

    3. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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      I think you will find yourself in the same boat as most of the Bojan owners (myself included) - your team structure is not flexible enough for when you have to replace Naismith. It will require some major surgery, multiple transfers, player downgrades, etc. He just won't be a week-in-week out player in a 3-4-3.

      1. Mr Wizard
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        Cheers pepin.

        I would probably keep Naismith until I build up 2 free transfers and then downgrade jones to facilitate Naismith to welbeck.

        Or I might swap bego for krul and swap jones to Shawcross which would save me 0.5 to add to the 1.0 I would save from downgrading Shawcross and out that towards Naismith to welbeck...confusing

    4. Coaly
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      I have the exact same but Naylor over one of your 4.0 defenders, good work

  4. Podge
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    Just watched Edge of Tomorrow, well worth a watch, I was more than surprised

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
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      Yeh, cool film.

    2. Puncheon Debuchery
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      Where?

      1. Podge
        • 15 Years
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        On this laptop 🙂 theres a good copy out now

        1. Sess!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          Tut tut

  5. Chu Young Ping Pong
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    Hi Chu,

    Thank you for your time writing in and expressing your feedback.

    Your e-mail has been forwarded to the design team for review and may be part of the game for the up and coming seasons.

    Regards,
    Fantasy Premier League Support

    1. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      What did you ask?

      1. Chu Young Ping Pong
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        I don't remember 🙂

        1. Mílanista
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          😀

          1. amol
            • 12 Years
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            Torres!

            1. Mílanista
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
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              Ugh, don't!

    2. thetinkerman
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      I think it will definitely be part of the game for the up and coming seasons

      1. Chu Young Ping Pong
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        😀

    3. Sheep
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      *This is an automated message. Please do not reply*

      1. Chu Young Ping Pong
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        Baaaaa

    4. Just A Hat
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      I'm getting the same vibe from this e-mail as I do when I ask a girl if she wants to catch up with me later in the week

      1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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        😆

  6. Sparrer
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    Any objection if I double this up here? With an acknowledgment of Just A Hat's sage advice obviously ringing in my ears.

    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    How do we like these WC apples?

    Krul / Mannone
    Rafael / Moreno / Clyne / Naylor / Duff
    Sterling / Rambo / Cesc / Siggy / Boyd
    Aguero / Balotelli / Welbeck

    A) Looks good
    B) Cesc -> Tadic, Rafael -> Ivanovic
    C) Cesc -> 7m mid, Rafeal -> Ivanovic, Balotelli -> Costa

    Hmmmmm?

    1. Sparrer
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      You need more Lamela

      1. Sparrer
        • 13 Years
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        Stay out of this, you

    2. PAIRIDAEZAN
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      Looks great. Keep Fabregas.

  7. THE Wild Rover
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    I've met some shit liars in my time but Oscar is right up there 🙄

    1. JT's Dog
      12 years, 1 month ago

      My favourite muppet

    2. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
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      ?

      1. THE Wild Rover
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        Pistorias

        1. THE Wild Rover
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          *ius

        2. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
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          i see

  8. Red Devil Swede
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    Do we think Clyne will rise tonight then? 🙂

    1. Sparrer
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      Surely someone has to rise some time... right?

    2. THE Wild Rover
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      Insert shit wag joke here .......

  9. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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    If both Costa & Jovetic are out, I may WC. At least I won't feel that bad seeing that not much has changed in terms of prices.

    1. THE Wild Rover
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      I reckon Costa will play but not Jovetic

      1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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        I can live with that! Problem with Costa is that he was excellent captain material, hope we get a definitive 'he's fit' news.

    2. Just A Hat
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      If you haven't got Lamela in yet then he is a MUST for your WC team

      1. Mílanista
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Chadli!

      2. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
        • 16 Years
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        Chadli's stats look good, too

        1. Just A Hat
          • 17 Years
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          Lamelas stats and physical appearance both look good...I think it's worth paying the extra 2 million for that!

          1. mod33
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            12 years, 1 month ago

            Their are better options than lamela inconsistent for me he ran riot against a poor QPR side and did nothing against Liverpool

            1. Just A Hat
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              but then he put an awesome display in against Germany

              1. mod33
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                Exactly inconsistent also Germany were poor against Scotland and Naismith looked dangerous. Playing liverpool a high tempo match in the Prem is different to a international friendly. Not doubting his ability just better options at the moment. Might put him in a few gws see how he goes

    3. Pinatta
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      If they are both out mate.. you might miss 20 points. 30 maybe, is that already enough to WC?

      1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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        The rest of my team is solid, so you are right, I may just take a hit to fix the strikeforce.

  10. Sparrer
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    Do we think Lamela will rise tonight then? 🙂

  11. CCaddy
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    Jones ---> Bertrand for a 4 point hit?

    *if he is injured.

    1. THE Wild Rover
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      Not if you have three fit and nailed on defs

      1. CCaddy
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        I have terry dummett Naylor chambers and jones. So I think im gonna have to make a transfer

  12. Chippo, Hadji, Aloisi.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    So which one do I bench this week?
    A) McGeady
    B) sigurdson
    C) Naismith.

    1. Chippo, Hadji, Aloisi.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      My others are costa falcao sterling Fabragas ADM!

    2. thetinkerman
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      Siggy I think

    3. Mr Wizard
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      McGeady

      1. Chippo, Hadji, Aloisi.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        I would have said McGeady but he scored twice for NI yesterday.

        1. Munchen KFC
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          12 years, 1 month ago

          McGeady playing for the North now?

        2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
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          With your username I thought you were Irish and I was horrified. Your English so that mistake is slightly less horrific! 😯

  13. Podge
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    Did something happen with Lamela ?

    1. Just A Hat
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      He is just playing fantastic, will only improve in the next few weeks and looks set to rack up the points

      1. Podge
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        They will against the bad teams but will be pissed on by all the decent ones, flat track bullies I fear.

      2. PAIRIDAEZAN
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        You're really beating him up hey.

  14. Mr Wizard
    • 16 Years
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    Has anyone actually thought about mailing BFPL and asking then about their new price fluctuation structure?

    It beginning the frustrate me.

    1. Chippo, Hadji, Aloisi.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      It Maketh no sense.

    2. THE Wild Rover
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Trigger is picketing FPL Towers as we write

      1. Mr Wizard
        • 16 Years
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        Hahaha!

  15. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
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    Been out all night just got in Jones injury serious?

    1. Mr Wizard
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      I hope not.

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

        Me too got Jones and Dummett. Means having to play both Caulker and Naylor this weekend

    2. THE Wild Rover
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      Looked like a hammy but they subbed Wilshere off first. Yes, he really was that bad 🙂

  16. FionnMac
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    Any news on Jovetic and Jones injury? Couldn't find answer on last 2 pages

    1. Pinatta
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      No, wait pressconference

  17. RoysCallerAnne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    Phil Jones hammy 🙂

    Another Blackett CS and BP please 😎

    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      Jammy Blackett owner, RCA?

      1. RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
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        Yep. Not jammy at all 😉 Benched Chambers 8 points last week too 🙁

        My mega uber defence working out nicely so far

        1. Pinatta
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          12 years, 1 month ago

          Who you got?

          1. RoysCallerAnne
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            12 years, 1 month ago

            Foster/ 4m
            Blackett, Chambers, NTaylor, Wilson, Hutton. Total cost 30.5m

            GW1 4 points 🙁
            GW2 23 points 🙂
            GW3 17 points 🙂

            I've switched Chambers to Moreno this week for a bit of luxury 😉

    2. Pinatta
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      A UTD CS, and you're not joking?

    3. Dr Dream
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      I hope you do..seriously funny if your Blackett outscores Falcao and Welbeck this week...and he might.

      1. RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        My Blackett, Mata, Rooney trio look good.

        Loads of crazy people selling United assets. It's the easiest fixture in the whole season.

        1. Dr Dream
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          aye...

    4. LOCO ABREU
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Austin we have a problem

      1. RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        7 points last week. Could easily replicate it. Scoff all you want. You've probably sold Mata too.

        1. LOCO ABREU
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          ?no,i have Austin,Mata and Jones btw

          1. RoysCallerAnne
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            12 years, 1 month ago

            Ok, apologies.

            What's Austin got to do with anything btw? lol

            1. RoysCallerAnne
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              12 years, 1 month ago

              oh right, he may nick a goal at Old Trafford.

              Naaah 😉

            2. LOCO ABREU
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              i think he will score 🙂

  18. Pinatta
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    I think it's a little 'unfair' to all those WC-ers that the moneygame is so Fukced up this year.. I'm not a WC-er now, but a lot of us i guess are trying to catch some TV now and don;t get it.

  19. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    Really like the look of this

    Krul (Elliot)
    Moreno | Azpi | Coleman (PVA)(Hutton)
    Siggy | Rambo | Fab | Sterling (Boyd)
    Balotelli | Welbeck | Costa

    How is that defence, how can I improve it?

    1. Pinatta
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      Not, keep it.

    2. 4vets
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      That is almost my team... almost 🙂

      1. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Looks very long term this team tbh. Only Balotelli might be an issue.

        1. 4vets
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          I think not. He's a punt, but an enjoyable one 🙂

          1. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
            • 12 Years
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            Hoping so! Are you going to do Rambo > Walcott when he's back? That's what I'm thinking.

            1. 4vets
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              Yup, that's the only reason Rambo is in my team.

              1. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
                • 12 Years
                12 years, 1 month ago

                I like your thinking 🙂

              2. 4vets
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                Might go Tadic and keep cash itb.

                1. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
                  • 12 Years
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                  That's quite a bit of a downgrade though, IMO I would only drop Rambo for a similar consistent player.

                  1. 4vets
                    • 16 Years
                    12 years, 1 month ago

                    Fixtures.

                    1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 16 Years
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                      FORM!

                      1. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
                        • 12 Years
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                        +1 😉

                      2. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
                        • 12 Years
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                        *+1 😉

                    2. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
                      • 12 Years
                      12 years, 1 month ago

                      Ah ok, fair point. I normally rely on consistent form rather than fixtures.

    3. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      With Ivanovic instead of Coleman.

      1. Mílanista
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Lose Azpi

        1. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Get Azpi out instead of doing Coleman > Ivan?

          1. Mílanista
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
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            No, get Azpi out to allow Coleman>Ivan since you already have triple Chelsea.

            1. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
              • 12 Years
              12 years, 1 month ago

              Oh yeah, who's the best defender 6m under in your opinion?

              1. Mílanista
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 15 Years
                12 years, 1 month ago

                I'd say Moreno who you have or Clyne

                1. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
                  • 12 Years
                  12 years, 1 month ago

                  No Debuchy then?

      2. Ohhhhh Gary Macca!
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Good shout fella, just realised I have 0.2 ITB!

        1. 4vets
          • 16 Years
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          Then that's just about my team 🙂

  20. THE Wild Rover
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    I've had a few pops at Wilshere tonight but in fairness, he is best in an attacking short passing fast moving role. When did anyone ever see anything to suggest he would be a good CDM? 😕

    1. Puncheon Debuchery
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I think that's his big problem at the moment, defining a role for himself.
      What sort of midfielder is he going to be?
      He's at a bit of a crossroads already in his career, and he's only 22.

      Awful bang of Joe Cole off him actually, to be honest. I just can't see him kicking on.

    2. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I think, tonight, he died, a little. I agree, it is tragic.

    3. Dr Dream
      • 14 Years
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      But he never seems to quite fit whatever he does..He's always going to be a nearly man..

      1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        I am afraid you're right. A case of no footballing personality.

        1. Dr Dream
          • 14 Years
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          He's an odd one for sure..

  21. Mind över Mata
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    A or B gents

    A) Welbeck; Lamela; Wilson (to rotate with Taylor)
    B) Naismith; Ramsey; Clyne

    Thanks!

    1. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Wellbeck, tadic, clyne

      1. LOCO ABREU
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        this works well

        1. Mind över Mata
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
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          Like it!

  22. Sheep
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    Di Canio reminds me of Balotelli 😆
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgAbu4zOxg4

    1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      That West Ham game against Bradford was ridiculous.

  23. CCaddy
    • 12 Years
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    Bertrand or clyne?

    1. Ser Football 42
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Clyne

    2. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Clyne

      1. Mind över Mata
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        +1

    3. Captain Peacock
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Bertrand, better underlying stats.

  24. The Gambler.
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Should I wildcard?

    Jones i
    Hazard i
    Jovetic i
    Mata
    Bojan

    1. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      You can get out if thAt with a point hit

  25. SG1
    • 15 Years
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    Best defender for 4.6 or below (already Naylor owner)

    1. Captain Peacock
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Schlupp

    2. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Wilson

  26. Ser Football 42
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Sturridge to Balo?

    or someone else. I have costa up top too right now

    1. Captain Peacock
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Kun

  27. Darsh
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Mata likely to drop in price today?

    1. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Doubt it.

  28. DavidHopkin
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    If Jovetic is out this week, which would you rather:

    A.) Get Aguero - both main rivals already do, I was going to wait two weeks.

    B.) Go for Welbeck as a differential before they get him.

    1. Captain Peacock
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      B

  29. Van Dal
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Likely risers an fallers tonight lads?

    1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Faller: Dzeko

      Risers: Moreno, Clyne

      1. Van Dal
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Ta mate

  30. LOCO ABREU
    • 14 Years
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    Is Davis Forde n1 for Ireland now?