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The Numbers Game – 2014/15 Review – Liverpool

23 June 2015 1289 comments
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Having narrowly finished second to champions Manchester City in 2013/14, Liverpool’s prospects were dealt a bitter blow last summer after 31-goal Luis Suarez was snapped up by Barcelona. With the Uruguayan gone, and Daniel Sturridge restricted to seven starts due to injuries, it was a season to forget for Brendan Rodgers’ outfit.

In our latest articles for members, we cast an eye over the Merseysiders, assessing their main goal threats and chief creators in the first year of the post-Suarez era.

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  1. MADCHESTER UTD
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    don't mean to dampen Liverpool fans spirits but I remember everyone thinking the brilliantly talented robihno was gonna be a big success at city and elano was also a talented playmaker who only showed flashes of brilliance at city. of course on the other hand firmino could end up better than coutihno

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    1. Licky
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      He's young and apparently a bit consistent, has to be given time, but hopefully he turns out alright.

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      1. Licky
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        *inconsistent

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    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Every transfer has the potential to fail, but Firmino is one of the best players Pool have signed in recent memory.

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      1. Long Juan Silva
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Pretty ridiculous statement right there. Suarez? Sturridge? Henderson?

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    3. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Secretly we are all worried that Firmino will be the next Elano

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    4. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      BETTER THAN COUTINHO !!!...steady on !!

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  2. Smurf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    I must admit I don't like to start with new players to the EPL but if Firmino is classified as a midfielder for 9.5m or under he is straight in my team. I think he will adapt to the premier league really well as he is an industrias forward like Suarez and Sanchez.

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    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      At 8.5m maybe. One to monitor, imo

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    2. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Our fixtures are atrocious. Even the good ones are ruined by Europa League games 3 days before.

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      1. Smurf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Oh yeah. Europa league is an issue. The fixtures don't bother me but the EL games may do.

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  3. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Cech done.

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    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      good move for cech and arsenal - not so much for chelsea who are handing over 9-12 points

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    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Still not official. 😉

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    3. Long Juan Silva
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Cech mate.

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  4. Big4FPL
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    I'm a United fan so I'm sure people will say it's only because he's going to Liverpool after rumours of him coming to us but, if Firmino is good enough for a top team, why hasn't Bayern or even Dortmund made a move? There's not even been rumours really. Usually Bundesliga talent is snatched up by Bayern, or at least rumoured to be, such as Neuer, Gotze, Lewandoski etc so why haven't they made a move for Firmino? Is he not all that some people have bigged him up to be or is it just that Bayern prefer the possibility of De Bruyne, going by the rumours?

    To be fair, I know nothing about Firmino, I'm just interested seen as he's been performing in the bundesliga a few years!

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    1. Licky
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I mentioned on the last page his release clause which can be enforced in Germany is supposedly really low, so they wanted to sell him abroad knowing it was now bound to happen, the issue with City was they couldn't move very fast due to FFP and couldn't guarantee him playing time which he wanted. Make of it what you will.

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      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Did City want him ?

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        1. Licky
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Yes.

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          1. Dr Dream
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            Must have missed that one...or forgotten it amidst all the hundreds of other rumours.

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            1. Licky
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 5 months ago

              I get most of my info off of a particular 'ITK' site, usually see some things earlier than the papers but things always can change.

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              1. Dr Dream
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 5 months ago

                I just use "news now"...followed by whatever player, club, topic...Semms to catch every rumour on the planet...

                http://www.newsnow.co.uk/h/Sport/Football/Transfer+Talk

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                1. 32chickens
                  • 15 Years
                  10 years, 5 months ago

                  keep it quiet wakey!!!

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                  1. Licky
                    • 13 Years
                    10 years, 5 months ago

                    :O

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        2. The Pep Revolution
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          There were rumours but nothing concrete.

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      2. Big4FPL
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        I guess, but a release clause is a relsease clause at the end of the day, surely thats more of a reason Bayern could have swooped in, had he been of a high enough standard/quality, no?

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        1. Licky
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          I'm not sure to be honest, a club will never just snap up talent they don't need for the sake of it, at least you would hope not.

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      3. GreennRed
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        No matter how rated or unrated a player is it's difficult to judge how he'll do in another country's league until he's had a good run of games there.Forlan flopped for United but thrived in Spain. Shevchenko was poor at Chelsea. Suarez and Aguero bring their class everywhere. Difficult to predict who'll succeed or fail until they've kicked a ball for the club.

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        1. Licky
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Indeed, can be a lot easier to expect he'll fit in though due to the Bundesliga being a good physical league, and him being young.

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          1. GreennRed
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            You can expect it, but better to judge him at least after a few months of Premier League games. I remember being excited at the prospects of Aquilani. Saw him play v Fiorentina. The promise was never kept.

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            1. Licky
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 5 months ago

              I'll give him time, never expect things or you may well be let down.

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              1. GreennRed
                • 14 Years
                10 years, 5 months ago

                Agreed. Lucas and Coutinho have done great. Third time the luckiest 🙂

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      4. Camp No No
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        But the question remains: if the low release clause can be enforced in Germany, why didn't any bigger German side, say Dortmund or Bayern, trigger that clause?

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    2. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Well, to be fair, Bayern have been constantly linked to the likes of Griezmann & de Bruyne recently. Maybe that's why? 🙂

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    3. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Liverpool got Suarez even though he was a class act before he arrived. Very similar situation.

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      1. Big4FPL
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Wouldn't say he is as proven as Suarez, I knew all about Suarez before he joined yet I don't follow the Eredivisie too closely, however I'd never heard of Firmino till the build up to this transfer window

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    4. Ludo
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      He's very good, but not world class, and possibly best as a big fish in a small pond. Also, Bayern tend not to play with a number ten, and they have Goetze and Muller should they choose to. Dortmund are also very well stocked in that position with Kagawa and Mkhitaryan, whilst Reus and Gundogan are also more than capable there.

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      1. Big4FPL
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        That's a fair point about Dortmund but Bayern are being strongly linked with De Bruyne so would you say he is better/worse than De Bruyne? Because although De Bruyne never really got a fair shot imo, he didn't do himself much justice in the prem so is Firmino likely to be similar? Only asking as I've never seen him play and highlights videos can be misleading!

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        1. Wilshere Knowledge
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          I dont think anyone would claim he is better than KDB. But still a good player, especially for Pool.

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        2. Ludo
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Not as intelligent, consistent or creative as De Bruyne, but a bit more clinical and capable of the spectacular. Firmino will be more suited to the Premier League IMO, has that bit more physicality about him, but would say De Bruyne is the better player - though I think he'll be wasted at Bayern, like he was at Chelsea.

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          1. Big4FPL
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            Okay, cheers for that, I've never watched Firmino but I've watched a fair bit of De Bruyne so the comparisons useful! I agree about Bayern, probably won't put them off making a move if he becamd available though!

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        3. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          This should relate...

          http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/06/23/the-numbers-game-201415-review-liverpool/?hc_page=3#hc_comment_10429130

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          1. Big4FPL
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            Yeah that's fair enough! I don't really know Firmino so this post was just to gain an insight tbh, interesting to read everyones opinions!

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    5. MADCHESTER UTD
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      de bryne to Bayern would probably mean one of lewandowski, ribery, muller, goetze would be on there way out coz it would be hard to cram them all in alongside robben. that's why I can see de bryne going to city as a number 10 behind aguero.

      it's a good point you make though. if he was that good, wouldn't a champions league team be in for him?

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      1. Big4FPL
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Thats a fair point although Guardiola hasnt really fancied Gotze too much this season! Exactly, if he's such a talent CL is surely a minimum, look at Depay for example, is Firmino as rated as much of a potential talent as him? Considering Depay was also playing in a less competitive league also

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        1. MADCHESTER UTD
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          depay looks class. will be interesting to see whether rooney lets him have the free kicks. isn't firmino supposed to be lightweight? could struggle to make a massive impact in the prem like how kagawa was player of the year in bundesliga before his utd move but didn't really dominate

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          1. Big4FPL
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            Yeah, I'm really excited about Depay, and Rooneys got to let him have freekicks after some of the efforts he scored last season!:O I don't know much about him, but yeah he could be similar to Kagawa, he was unreal for Dortmund but didn't really show it often enough for us

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  5. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Livepoool. Are stinking this place up.

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    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      just clicked your profile to view your latest comments - you do like talking about smells and stinking 😀 😀 😀

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      1. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        It was on the previous page son.

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    2. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      .Who would you prefer to stink it up?

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    3. 32chickens
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      at least they're getting on with it

      me,grumpy citeh fan

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  6. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    FIRMINHO IS NOT A FORWARD.

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    1. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Firminho isn't even a player.

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    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Need some deodorant?

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      1. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Whiskey flavored.

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  7. 32chickens
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    comparison statshttp://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11669/9893548/liverpool-target-roberto-firminos-stats-suggest-he-could-replace-raheem-sterling

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    1. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I think that's been a given for a while now. I can't see any way that Sterling stays at Liverpool.

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      1. MADCHESTER UTD
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        yeah I thought that too that sterling was nailed on to leave this summer. though on talksport earlier there transfer expert said he doesn't expect city to up there bid for sterling, meaning he could stay put (assuming arsenal, real Madrid etc don't pay what Liverpool want) If I was I was rogers I'd say to city "give us bony as part of the sterling deal" (the player rogers shouldve got in as soon as suarez left

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        1. Dr Dream
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          I can't see a way back for a player who gets booed at the clubs own awards ceremony. BR keeps making the right noises to push his price up but I bet he can't wait to spend the dosh he'll get for him...The club has been turning into a Sterling soap opera.

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  8. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Just got in. Whats this Firmino stuff? Whats going on please?

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    1. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Deal agreed with club and verbally agreed with player himself.

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      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks.

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    2. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Liverpool are assembling the next galacticos.

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      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        From Aldi.

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        1. Dr Dream
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Nowt wrong with Aldi.

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          1. Epic Fail
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            Aldo is brilliant.

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          2. Licky
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            I prefer Lidl just because Peach Loops...

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            1. Defcons are for Kinnear
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 5 months ago

              Home Bargains ftw

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              1. JK - Cønt ⭐
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                10 years, 5 months ago

                PoundWorld is where it's at

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  9. Del Monte
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    I was going to start this with 'no offence' but offence will be taken.

    If Firmino was that good then he would of joined a top side, when has Liverpool signed a world class player at the time of purchase?

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    1. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Utd fans are peddling this stuff atm.

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      1. Del Monte
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        He wouldn't get in the Utd team so why spend 28 million?

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        1. internal error
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          When Suarez signed for Liverpool, im sure utd fans thought he wouldnt get into their team.

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      2. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Internal error.

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      3. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        There was a Liverpool fan peddling it a couple of pages back.

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        1. internal error
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          He hadnt seen him tbf, much like the utd fans posting this stuff. If you had seen him play then you wouldnt ask the question. You'd make your own mind up

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        2. GreennRed
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Peddling? Just asking the question. A reasonable question to ask.

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          1. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            Aye. 🙂 It's reasonable for DM to ask the same thing too...

            Don't agree with the logic however, as he's been playing at a good club to aid his development.

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            1. GreennRed
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 5 months ago

              Hope so. Just harder to judge players coming from other leagues no matter what their pedigree is like.

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    2. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      talk about being bitter - if he signed for man utd you would've posted a possible starting 11 about 50 times with him in it

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      1. Del Monte
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        He wouldn't get in the Utd team.

        There is only one no.10 who I would be happy if Utd signed and that is De Bruyne.

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        1. internal error
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Yea you have ashley young

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    3. Licky
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      That's what worries me!

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    4. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I'm a united fan but this is unfair. He's bloody good. And Suarez.

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    5. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Balotelli.

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  10. Defcons are for Kinnear
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    I'm off to a United forum

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Back within 2 minutes eh.

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      1. Egg noodle
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        😀

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        1. 32chickens
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          while you're here blue-whats the story on D Drinkwater?
          storming season before last-in last season was injured -did he just suffer because of Cambo or is he permanently out of favour?

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      2. Defcons are for Kinnear
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Yes. All the United supporters are on here slating Foreman

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  11. Defcons are for Kinnear
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Firmino is so rubbish that even Newcastle weren't interested in him

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    1. 32chickens
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      proper manc-scally banter commences ...again

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  12. Defcons are for Kinnear
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    If Firmino is so good then all his supporters must captain him GW1. Anyone ready to do that? Thought so

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    1. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Still no takers 🙄

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  13. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Firmino is so rubbish that he fluffed a chance easier than Falcao vs. Qpr last year.

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  14. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Have i become a troll?

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Become?

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      1. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        became?

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        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Don't make me take off my belt son.

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          1. Davido989
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/88/88df46619b3fac5e78324ce9eb5b52847e55e98433f3044ed1e1e34a8a36bfb6.jpg

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    2. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Off season mode. Trolling is deactivated

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    3. 32chickens
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      just don't seem to like attention fermino is getting-not sure what is upsetting you so tho.....

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  15. Del Monte
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    2 more signings left for Liverpool then, RB and a ST.

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Source?

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  16. The Light Knight
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    I like Firminio

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      - said the actress to the Bishop ...

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      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        😆

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      2. The Light Knight
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Why is the Bishop capitalised?

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Respek, mon.

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          1. The Light Knight
            • 14 Years
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            Cheers doos

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              10 years, 5 months ago

              🙂

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  17. The Pep Revolution
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    10 years, 5 months ago

    Its very difficult to know at this point how good Firmino will be in the Premier League. Who would have predicted that Di Maria, one of the best players in the world the previous year would become such a flop. Not picking on United, all clubs have similar experiences. I thought Mangala would have done a lot more in his first season than he did. Likewise all clubs have their over achieving players who would never have thought the players would turn out to be as good as they did. For example Negredo in his first six months was immense at City. So we can speculate all we want but until well into the season we wont know how good or bad Firmino is for Liverpool.

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    1. Licky
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      I had my reservations over ADM myself now to be fair, I got roasted on here because of it.

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      1. The Light Knight
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        That's because you are allowed reservations about the way the manager uses him, not the quality of the player

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        1. Licky
          • 13 Years
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          Nah, it was about the player for me.

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          1. The Light Knight
            • 14 Years
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            And that's why you were roasted, and deservedly so for being wrong

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            1. Licky
              • 13 Years
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              He's so inconsistent though, not the most intelligent player so can go from hero to zero week by week despite his natural ability. Woeful signing for me.

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    2. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
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      Agreed....

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    3. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      He did alright didn't he? Just had some off form in the 2nd half. Then didn't get game time.

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      1. GreennRed
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        They got wide to the fact that he was poor in away games.

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      2. The Pep Revolution
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        I assume you mean Di Maria? He did alright but considering how good he was for Real Madrid in the previous season the expectations were a lot higher than what he delivered.

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    4. MADCHESTER UTD
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      agreed. I thought soldado would get bags of goals for spurs and I remember when utd got kagawa the same time as Chelsea got hazard. there were big debates over who would be the bigger success and again I remember thinking bundesliga player of the year kagawa would shine for utd, which he didn't do (aside from that Norwich hat trick). hardly any transfers are dead certs to be a massive success, except the elite of the elite players

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      1. The Pep Revolution
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Even with the very elite, some may not suit the system or the style of the league. Makes it frustrating for the fans when players dont live up to the expectations when such large amounts of money are paid for them.

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        1. Dr Dream
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Falcao being a good case in point. He wasn't just not as good as we thought he was actually rubbish,...and isn't doing any better at the Copa..Torres>Chelsea being another, who thought he would bomb so much...and that was even in the same league...

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          1. The Pep Revolution
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            Yeah theres been some serious flops, nearly all clubs have them. It will be interesting to see how Falcao gets on with Chelsea.

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    5. Frank Black
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Firmino is a great player and Di Maria is one of the best wingers in the world. Shall i remind you how disappointing Silva's first season in the PL was?

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      1. The Pep Revolution
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        I wasnt picking on United, there is no need to start a City versus United debate. All teams have players that fail to live up to expectations and players that far exceed them. Di Maria could have a great season this coming season and I will be keeping an eye on him for my fantasy football team.

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        1. Frank Black
          • 12 Years
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          Who started a City vs United debate? I picked a random great player who suffered during his first Premier League season.

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          1. The Pep Revolution
            • 14 Years
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            Oh right sorry, I read that like you were angry for what I said about Di Maria. It takes a lot of players a while to adjust to the Premier League.

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        2. MADCHESTER UTD
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          agreed. Kompany was how much? around 6 mill and he's been brilliant. lovren 20 mill and been a flop (so far). veron 28 mill and truned out a very bad signing for us, schmeichel, cantona and olly gunner all dirt cheap and legends

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          1. 32chickens
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            agent hughesy
            rubbesh on the pitch but good at buying before and when the money came
            and making a good fist of the purchasing @stoke
            manchy and pelly are as predictable and wet as they sound when it comes to purchasing

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          2. The Pep Revolution
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            Yeah it can be really hit and miss and the frustration will only keep increasing with transfer fees going up. For example if City buy Sterling for 50 million thats serious expectation ad pressure for a player that young which may affect his performances.

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    6. Long Juan Silva
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      So much this. Too many posters on here playing FIFA career mode or some lark like that and making ridiculous statements based on a player they've definitely never seen actually play more than a handful of times.

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      1. Frank Black
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        I've seen him play many times(live too) and he's absolutely fantastic. Wonderful signing.

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        1. Long Juan Silva
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Yeh me to m8, savage playur in ultimate team as well. Goes to 91 overall after 5 seasons. Unreal signing for Pool. way bettur den Sterling.

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  18. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Spent most of the stirling fee on Firmino. Leaves about £10mil left over and maybe another 30 mil left to spend on clyne and Bacca. They will go for around 35 mil.

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    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Bacca is in the form of his life but will Liverpool really buy him? He doesn't seem to fit the mould.

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      1. Licky
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        They need to buy someone in their prime, not some young lad primed for greatness 6-7 years down the line.

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        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          I know, of course, but I don't see it happening.

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      2. The Light Knight
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Signing Bacca seems crazy after seeing what's happened to Falcao

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        1. internal error
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Bacca has scored goals everywhere he has gone. Think he will either join utd or liverpool.

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      3. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Who knows but he is our best bet for a striker
        . On paper at least. Doubt that will happen but we need to sign a striker.

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    2. Del Monte
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Why is the Clyne deal taking so long? Already had a bid rejected so surely you would go straight back?

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      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Liverpool confident that they can get him for less than the 15 mil southampton want..they are prepared to bide their time

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      2. Licky
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        I don't think we need Clyne personally, probably not even a major upgrade on what we have. :/ Keep Lucas and buy a striker, if Kovacic went through it would be a bonus.

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        1. internal error
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Trust me. We need a decent rb that plays well at both ends of the pitch. We dont have that atm.

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          1. Licky
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            Clyne ain't the best defensively though, unless it was a top RB I wouldn't touch any to be fair.

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            1. internal error
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 5 months ago

              He was arguably the best in the league in that position last season. I dont like wisdom as a rb at all. Would prefer to see him at CB. He would waste so many attacka at rb

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        2. 32chickens
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          i like wisdom -he's a talent
          even if tony the pulis doesn't

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          1. internal error
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            Hes good defensively. Nothing great attacking wise which is so important. Especially as thats where the width will come from

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            1. Licky
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 5 months ago

              He doesn't lose the ball as much as Clyne though, not as much of a risk getting countered with Andre.

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              1. internal error
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 5 months ago

                He doesnt do much with the ball either. Clyne is better with the ball.

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          2. Licky
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            I heard someone say Pulis didn't like him because he didn't match his 6'4" minimum height requirement!! 😀

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    3. Obi Wan Elokobi
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Would prefer Rondon than Bacca. Bacca has proven he's useless everywhere else. Would rather take a risk on him than Bacca.

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    4. The Pep Revolution
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      They are spending the Sterling money but dont actually have the money. Should take it as a good sign that it will be completed soon. But if they are relying on the money then will they accept a lower fee than the 50 million? It will be interesting to see.

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      1. Obi Wan Elokobi
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Nope we were given 100 million last year before Suarez sale. With Suarez sale we still have a lot of money left over.

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        1. The Pep Revolution
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Oh right, didnt know that. Fair enough. Damn might be waiting for Sterling for a while longer then haha

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      2. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        I dont think they are spending the sterling money as such. I think the club had approx 30 mil to spend before selling anyone. 20% of sterling fee goes to qpr. Expect 50mil bid from city any day now

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        1. The Pep Revolution
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Fair enough. 50 million seems high but he has great potential.

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    5. Frank Black
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Firmino cost 25M euros and he's one of the best advanced midfielders in the world. I love Sterling but Firmino scores MUCH more goals and he's technically superior too. What a golden pair with Coutinho! Truly excited.

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      1. internal error
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Its close to £30mill apparently. Something to do with third party ownership

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        1. Frank Black
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          That sounds really strange because Inter officially contacted the agent a month ago and the reply was: "25M euros". It was reported by SkySport Italia and the Bild too(the Bild didn't report the amount of money).

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        2. Licky
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          That price worries me.

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      2. Frank Black
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        * many more goals

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  19. King H
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Coutinho Firmino Ings Milner ... Who will make it into ur team ?

    Neither for me.

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    1. Frank Black
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Cou or Firmino.

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    2. Del Monte
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      None with those fixtures.

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    3. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Milner is a mid-price option for me.

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      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah, he could be tempting if he comes in well priced.

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  20. Obi Wan Elokobi
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    What's up with all the transfers happening before the windows even opened never seen so many deals happen so early.

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    1. Licky
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Season starts earlier this year though doesn't it? Early August or something.

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    2. The Pep Revolution
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      One team that hasn't done much so far is City. I just thought after all the talk of having a clear out and adding quality to the team that there would be transfers this month but with the exception of bids for Sterling, there's been little to nothing.

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      1. 32chickens
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        usual ,traditional complacency
        -citeh too busy selling

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        1. The Pep Revolution
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          I really hope it doesnt end up costing us like it has the past couple of years.

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          1. 32chickens
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            sadly i think it will do
            -should have cashed in on birthday boy early last break and told him and his so called agent to get stuffed.
            -current ambition seems to be to sell all home grown and then get dun by anyone who wants to sell overpriced premaddonnas

            a right boolx -if i planned like that i'd get the sack

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            1. The Pep Revolution
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 5 months ago

              Yeah seems worrying at the moment. Im just hopeful that there has been plenty of activity behind the screens that we just dont know about. Otherwise we wont be challenging Chelsea this year. Hard to know what to make of Toure. He may be very useful if he is only played as an attacking mid and holding onto him might be a good idea then. But no way would I play him as a defensive midfielder.

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      2. GreennRed
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        They're fkt by Fair Play constraints.

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        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          No, they are ok now.

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      3. Licky
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        FFP is supposedly still very much a thing, I think a lot of their business will come after a 'clear out' as you say.

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        1. The Pep Revolution
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          As far as I have heard, FFP is no longer an issue for City. Certainly will be hoping to get money in from player sales but dont think there will be reliance on it.

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          1. Licky
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            I won't pretend to understand it or the financial side of football so I'm not sure, I guess we'll see.

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            1. The Pep Revolution
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 5 months ago

              I dont have much knowledge on it either, Im just hopeful haha

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              1. Rupert The Horse
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 5 months ago

                You are right. That's old news. Their issue is the home grown talent and the lack of.

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                1. The Pep Revolution
                  • 14 Years
                  10 years, 5 months ago

                  I think that is why City are so intent on signing Sterling. Not sure what other home grown players will be signed. Cant see Wilshere leaving Arsenal.

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                  1. 32chickens
                    • 15 Years
                    10 years, 5 months ago

                    rephrase
                    that's why they are being screwed and have screwed themselves into a corner 'foced' to buy sterling rather than coveting
                    -craig dawson,last year pre pulis when he was unluvved.
                    -RLC when coming through,or even a cheeky one following maureens tirade.
                    -searching out the likes of cresswell or 'loaning' jenkinson rather than becoming an arsenal frenchmans graveyard
                    .....

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                    1. Camp No No
                      • 12 Years
                      10 years, 5 months ago

                      Dawson would probably have proven an awful buy for City. Success in one defensive system does not promise success in a completely different one, almost promises a failure.

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                      1. 32chickens
                        • 15 Years
                        10 years, 5 months ago

                        okay fair point
                        just dont think the buyers at citeh have understood how to build progression rather than buy gallactioco success ; misunderstood their market position;and the gap between EDS and 1st team(witness pozo)

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                    2. The Pep Revolution
                      • 14 Years
                      10 years, 5 months ago

                      Thats true dont have much of an option. But Sterling is one of the best English players so if City must have English players, he is a good start.

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                      1. 32chickens
                        • 15 Years
                        10 years, 5 months ago

                        with an attitude that stinks-will suit citeh sadly

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      4. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Eh? They bought Mulumbu.

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        1. 32chickens
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          nice

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          1. 32chickens
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            further evidence of zero ambition from the canaries

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        2. The Pep Revolution
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Well theres been a small bit of activity with the youth teams but its the senor team that needs to be improved.

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  21. GreennRed
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Did José Salomón Rondón Giméne not have a cameo in Breaking Bad ? 😉

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  22. Lucy.
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone else bored of Firmino already? 😉

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    1. 32chickens
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      his 20 minutes of fantasy fame has been and gone and morphed into a scally forum.....

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      1. Lucy.
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Yup. It's pretty predictable stuff.

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    2. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Will be all about Clyne soon enough 😉

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      1. Lucy.
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        I'm inClyned to agree, should you pay the right fee.

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        1. internal error
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Please god. No more puns.

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          1. Lucy.
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            But I'm drawing Wisdom from the Fonte of good humour.

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    3. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Do you not remember this much fuss when Juanmi signed? 😛

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      1. Lucy.
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        No funnily enough, I don't 😉 Or do you Juanmi to pretend?

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        1. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          😀

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      2. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Who?

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        1. Lucy.
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Hilarious 😛

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        2. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Cedric.

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    4. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Pool legend. Barnes, Rush, Owen, Fowler, Dalglish are forgotten.

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      1. Lucy.
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Well obviously. He's scored 40 PL goals already.

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        1. GreennRed
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          41

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  23. amol
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Sorry I'm late :p

    Firminoooooooooo

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  24. GreennRed
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    What will Januzaj be doing for 2015/16 season? I hear he'll possibly be a forward. Any chance he'll go on loan or be sold?

    Would be gret if there was a draft system for squad players to go on loan to promoted clubs.Januzaj to Watford I say 🙂

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    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      A loan to Everton/West Ham is probably the best he could do this summer.

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      1. GreennRed
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Hammers moneyballers would be well worth a watch if they get to their signing's potential. Him and Michu.

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    2. Lucy.
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      He needs some kind of move, that's for sure.

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    3. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Overrated player anyway.

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      1. GreennRed
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Disagree. Hasn't been given a good run of games in his best position.

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        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Because he's not good enough.

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      2. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        He certainly has been overrated as a result of his breakthrough season under Moyes, that's for sure. 🙁 Probably needs a loan now to another English club, or PSV maybe to get him going again...

        Unlikely to play a great deal with the likes of di Maria, Mata, Young and now Memphis in the mix.

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        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          This is it. He could possibly be a top player in the future, but he's certainly not one now.

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      3. MADCHESTER UTD
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        yeah I agree even though I support utd. aside from that sunderland game ive not been impressed. in fact when I watch him he is really frustrating. gets in good positions to cross and then does nothing productive. he's another Anthony le tallac; the teenager houllier said is the next zidane! 🙂

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        1. MADCHESTER UTD
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          or was that Bruno cheryou he said it about?

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        2. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Le Tallec was the next Ronaldo.

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  25. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    One of the moments of the season: http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/04/24/scout-picks-gameweek-34-3/?hc_page=20#hc_comment_10162285

    The culprit: http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/04/24/scout-picks-gameweek-34-3/?hc_page=17#hc_comment_10161967

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    1. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Why is that still not a quote at the bottom? Somebody please make that happen.

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  26. Del Monte
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Wish I could be fly on the wall in the Utd board room.

    Desperate to know transfer plans for this Summer.

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    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      "sell our best player and sign others"

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      1. Del Monte
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Hahahahaha

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      2. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        "Keep our best player and troll Real Madrid by asking for their players."

        😎

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        1. Davido989
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Haha worth a go! If Lloris isn't on the move then United could just let DDG leave on a free next summer and get 1 more year out of him. I don't think getting 25m would mean much anyway

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          1. Del Monte
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            Prefer to get Leno over Lloris

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            1. Davido989
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 5 months ago

              Leno may take time to adjust the way DDG did - big shoes to fill

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    2. MADCHESTER UTD
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      i'll be a bit teed off if firmino ends up brilliant at Liverpool, especially as we were heavily linked with him a few weeks back. though we are already very strong in that number 10 position. I wouldn't worry too much though for utds spending this summer. that mega adidas deal has given LVG loads to spend and I think we will buy some really top players. 2 or 3 from ramos, Lloris, otamendi, sneiderlin, coleman, benzema, bacca, will carvalho, Miranda, gundogan, schweinsteiger, higuin and all the other players we've been linked with. did want utd to get cech though. we didn't get VDS till he was oldish and he was class for years for us

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  27. Dušan Citizen
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    For God sake, this is awful. Man City, sign someone already, everybody signed someone. 😛

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    1. The Pep Revolution
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Absolutely 100% agree with this. And with Chelsea the second round of fixtures, need to get going on the transfer front. Time is ticking.

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      1. Dušan Citizen
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Heard Otamendi is very close, would be great signing for us. But still we need left back, def mid, central or attacking mid and 2 wingers.

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        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Surprised you think you need a left back.

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          1. Dušan Citizen
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            U are a horse, u can't be sarcastic. 😛

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            1. Rupert The Horse
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 5 months ago

              I am. But look at your grav.

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          2. The Pep Revolution
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            Hard to know which one to keep. Kolorov isnt great defensively but offers a good attacking option. Clichy is probably better defensively and is home grown.

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            1. Rupert The Horse
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 5 months ago

              Just a little joke as he has Kolorov as his grav.

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              1. The Pep Revolution
                • 14 Years
                10 years, 5 months ago

                I need better glasses cause I missed that until you pointed it out haha.

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            2. Dušan Citizen
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 5 months ago

              Clichy makes huge mistakes very often. I really don't rate him. And he is so useless in attack. He is in argue with cross and shot. Atleast Kolarov can do something in attack, and he is better for jump in defence, and is stronger. I would keep Kolarov, can fill up home grown quota with Lopes, Denayer, Kelechi.

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              1. The Pep Revolution
                • 14 Years
                10 years, 5 months ago

                Yeah id probably keep Clichy ahead of Kolorov if I had to pick. It will be interesting to see how it plays out. Kolorov had a brilliant end to the season.

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                1. Dušan Citizen
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 11 Years
                  10 years, 5 months ago

                  Yup, also improved in defence.

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        2. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Petrović, Brašanac, Jojić, Ljajić, Kostić.

          Job done. 😉 Dušan's dream I bet? 😛

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          1. Dušan Citizen
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            What drugs you have used, mate?

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            1. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 5 months ago

              😯

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        3. The Pep Revolution
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          I really dont see where Otamendi fits in this season. Mangala, Kompany, Demichelles and Denayar should be the four cbs this coming season.

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          1. Camp No No
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            In ManU, I guess.

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            1. The Pep Revolution
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 5 months ago

              Yeah woul d still be in Manchester then haha. Cant see a place for him at City anyway.

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              1. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
                • 11 Years
                10 years, 5 months ago

                HA! Brilliant...

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          2. Dušan Citizen
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            Otamendi is world class CB, our CBs were awful sometimes last season. I would start with Kompany and Otamendi, Mangala and Denayer as back up. Sell Demichelis to NYC. No matter how good (or bad!) he is, club with those ambitions can't have Demichelis as one of the main CBs.

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            1. The Pep Revolution
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 5 months ago

              Mangala cost 30-40 million so wont be sold. Kompany as captain wont be sold. Demichelles just signed a contract for the coming year so looks like he is staying. He wont be fourth choice. I cant see where he fits in despite how good he is.

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          3. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            Yeah, it's a mystery to see where Otamendi would fit in amongst those... 😆

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            1. The Pep Revolution
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 5 months ago

              I know he is quality but who does he replace?

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              1. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
                • 11 Years
                10 years, 5 months ago

                😆 Based on last season? All of them!

                One of the form CBs in world football currently. Excellent in every aspect, and about five levels above Mangala/Demichelis. Comfortably ahead of Kompany too based on his last year and a half or so...

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                1. Dušan Citizen
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 11 Years
                  10 years, 5 months ago

                  So much this, thanks 🙂

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                  1. The Pep Revolution
                    • 14 Years
                    10 years, 5 months ago

                    I agree 100% how good he is. But the problem is there isnt a space available for him this season. He would be brilliant to get in place of Demichelles the following season. Maybe loan out Denayar for the season and then have Denayar replace Demichelles the following season. It will be very interesting to see how this plays out.

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                    1. Dušan Citizen
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 11 Years
                      10 years, 5 months ago

                      This would be perfect

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                2. The Pep Revolution
                  • 14 Years
                  10 years, 5 months ago

                  Id agree with all of that. He is brilliant, a great quality addition no doubt. BUT Mangala cost 30-40 million so wont be sold. Kompany as captain wont be sold. Demichelles just signed a contract for the coming year so looks like he is staying. He wont be fourth choice. I cant see where he fits in despite how good he is.

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                  1. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
                    • 11 Years
                    10 years, 5 months ago

                    Fair do's, just my opinion but I'd suggest alongside Kompany.
                    Or at United alongside Smalling 🙂

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                    1. The Pep Revolution
                      • 14 Years
                      10 years, 5 months ago

                      Hopefully City will find a way to accommodate him.

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    2. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      FFP

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      1. 32chickens
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        yes they can't get shot of players on wages that are too big for their quality
        -eg birthday boy and nasri
        -instead milner ends up as the fall guy

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        1. Rupert The Horse
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          More significantly, Milner is English.

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      2. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Nothing to do with it.

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        1. Camp No No
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          It has. They still have the transfer restrictions on. Can't shop freely.

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          1. Rupert The Horse
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            Yes they can. That's been lifted completely.

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    3. MADCHESTER UTD
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      de bryne, sterling, pogba, isco, wilshire are the names on the rumour mill but I think the big thing will be to keep aguero. got a feeling he will go back to spain soon

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      1. Dušan Citizen
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        He will stay, I have no doubt. But our squad is so old. Yaya will be here max 1 year more, Silva max 3 years more. If u ask me, I would buy Otamendi, Bertrand, Song, Pogba/Wilshare, Walcott and Reus. Maybe Lacazette, but it's not so important.

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        1. MADCHESTER UTD
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          yeah good shouts. Walcott and reus certainly would make city far more pacey than they are. I know navas is quick but not that great and as you say nasri, silva, yaya etc are all becoming a bit old. lacazette looks great but don't think he'd want limited time being behind aguero and bony in the pecking order with the euro's coming up next summer. got a feeling mangala is going to have a much better season this time round.

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          1. Dušan Citizen
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            I would play Lacazette on left wing 🙂 If Otamendi doesn't sign for us, I really hope Mangala will come good. And there is fantastic Denayer.

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        2. The Pep Revolution
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Some great additions there. Hopefully will get a few of them.

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          1. Dušan Citizen
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            Really don't know why they want Sterling so badly. We can get Walcott for half price less than Sterling. Reus/Auba would be just fantastic.

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            1. The Pep Revolution
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 5 months ago

              Reus would be perfect. Walcott would be good also. Not sure would I refer him or Sterling though.

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      2. 32chickens
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        so do I-sadly-he puts a shift in and is really good for EPL-if not FPL!!!

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      3. The Pep Revolution
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        Aguero seems happy in Manchester. Hopefully he will stay. He is so important to City. I wouldnt trade him for any player in the world. If City could sign even two or three of those players Id be delighted.

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        1. MADCHESTER UTD
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          Walcott for navas, de bryne for nasri, song for milner, sterling as a long term replacement for silva would be a start. think pogba will wait for either barca or real Madrid. think reus is waiting to see how bale gets on at real Madrid this season. he knows that if bale has a hard time again then Madrid will come calling in January. I also think sissoko at Newcastle will have the big teams looking at him if he has a good season

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          1. Dušan Citizen
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            Prefer Schneiderlin than Sissoko.

            Hart (Caballero, Wright/Gunn)
            Zaba (Bertrand) - Kompany (Denayer) - Otamendi (Mangala) - Bertrand (Kolarov)
            Yaya (Pogba/Wilshare) - Fernandinho (Song)
            Sterling/Walcott (Navas) - Silva (KDB/Fekir/Wilshare) - Reus/Auba (Silva)
            Aguero (Bony, Sterling/Walcott, Kelechi)

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            1. The Pep Revolution
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 5 months ago

              Thats a seriously strong team. Would be brilliant if City started the season with this team.

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              1. Dušan Citizen
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                10 years, 5 months ago

                Yeah, let's hope Sheikh will do something 🙂

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                1. The Pep Revolution
                  • 14 Years
                  10 years, 5 months ago

                  Well the chairman did promise quality additions so fingers crossed.

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          2. The Pep Revolution
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 5 months ago

            Id love to get Pogba but hard to see it. Reus would a serious addition. Walcott, De Bryune and Song would all be good additions also.

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  28. Squires FC
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    When does fpl site re-open? July 1st? Itching to get started

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Normally opens around mid July.

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    2. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Yep, July 1st, 4am.

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    3. Dušan Citizen
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Should be around 30 days before PL starts. So 20 days more max.

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  29. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Rivaldo is putting his boots back on at 43 years old. ..There's hope for me yet.

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    1. Licky
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 5 months ago

      Don't let Liverpool hear Wakey. 😉

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      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 5 months ago

        He'll be playing alongside his son again.

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        1. Licky
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 5 months ago

          It was more aimed at you but hey... 😉

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  30. Cheeseoid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    I preferred the Old Firmino

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