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The Numbers Game – 2014/15 Review – West Ham

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Our members articles analysing last season are completed today with a review of West Ham’s performances. The Hammers entered 2014/15 in reasonable health, having finished 13th in the Premier League in the previous campaign, although they only gained 40 points and did flirt with the relegation zone before finally confirming their top-flight status.

Plenty of changes were made in both playing and coaching personnel at Upton Park last summer, with forwards Enner Valencia and Diafra Sakho brought in, while Teddy Sheringham joined up as an attacking coach. Cheikhou Kouyate and Aaron Cresswell were also signed, while Carl Jenkinson and Alex Song moved to the Hammers on season-long loans.

In this members article, we asses the main goal threats and creators in Sam Allardyce’s final year at the helm and also compare the team’s attacking numbers to the previous year.

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  1. Liverpool pre-season write up
    Davido989
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Liverpool pre-season round up
    Thai All Stars 0-4 Liverpool:
    • Goals: Markovic, Sakho, Lallana, Origi
    • Assists: Teixeira (2), Henderson (2)

    Brisbane Roar 1-2 Liverpool:
    • Goals: Lallana, Milner
    • Assists: Milner, Henderson

    Adelaide United 0-2 Liverpool:
    • Goals: Milner, Ings
    • Assists: Ibe, Clyne

    Malaysia XI 1-1 Liverpool:
    • Goal: Ibe
    • Assist: Origi

    HJK Helsinki 0-2 Liverpool:
    • Goals: Origi, Coutinho
    • Assists: Milner (2)

    Swindon 1-2 Liverpool:
    • Goals: Benteke, Ojo
    • Assists: Teixeira, Toure

    Formations used:
    • 4-2-3-1
    • 4-diamond-2
    • 4-3-3

    The quality of the oppositions this pre-season was underwhelming to say the least but what’s impressed me:
    • The high press for large parts of the game, from the strikers and midfielders. Notably from Henderson, Milner and Ings.
    • The fluidity and understanding of Henderson and Milner, it seems their partnership has already formed.
    • The width provided by Ibe and Clyne on the right – it’s added a different dimension to our style of play.

    Be wary…:
    • James Pearce from the Liverpool Echo said that Skrtel—Sakho is the first choice CB partnership, but went back on his word yesterday and insists that Rodgers favours Lovren.
    • Hendo vs Milner could be a case of them taking turns to outscore one another in fantasy football terms
    • Ibe has been brilliant, the standout player, but he isn’t nailed. Same goes for Lallana.

    FPL prospects:
    • Mignolet, Clyne, Skrtel, Henderson, Milner, Coutinho, Benteke, when fit, are all nailed.
    • Gomez has had the nod at left back over Moreno and BR’s comments suggest he may well start the season. He comes in at 4.5m and offers a cheap way into Liverpool’s defence.
    • Henderson/Milner. Take your pick. Both are consistent and reliable. Both shared set piece duties as well. (Note: the likes of Coutinho, Firmino will also take corners).
    • I *THINK* Henderson is on penalties. If not, then Benteke is. We won’t know for sure until Liverpool get one.
    • Ibe at 5m could be a punt worth taking as a 5th midfielder. By no means nailed, but certainly a threat going forward and seems to be in favour for the short term at least.
    • Benteke at 8.5m is good value for money, in my opinion. (Considering Kane’s and Giroud’s respective prices). I also think he’ll start gameweek 1, we’ll have to look out for BR’s comments in the press conference.

    I’ll post a predicted line up for the Stoke game towards the end of the week. Hope this was informative. 

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    1. Just A Hat
      • 16 Years
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      Thanks BF

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    2. The Train Driver
      • 10 Years
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      Still not finishing top 5...

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      1. Frank Black
        • 12 Years
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        TOP 4 for sure.

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      2. Tomeister
        • 10 Years
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        this^

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    3. Reedy
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      Brilliant, cheers

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    4. Frank Black
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      Benteke didn't exactly look as if he were lacking match fitness.

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      1. Jafooli
        • 13 Years
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        Looked good?

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    5. ⚽️ Barry Chocolate ⚽…
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      • 10 Years
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      Great, interesting on Gomez.

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    6. Your Mum's Athletic
      • 14 Years
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      Thankyou, Hulk this

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    7. PainInDiaz
      • 14 Years
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      Add Firmino into the mix as well. Linked up very well with Benteke today.

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    8. Jafooli
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      Good stuff Forehead, useful thanks,....

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    9. Norrin Radd
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Great read, thanks. Any news of a Benteke "injury" someone mentioned earlier or was that a wind-up?

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      1. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Wind up mate. He's fine.

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        1. Norrin Radd
          • 13 Years
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          Thanks. Look forward to your predicted line-up later in the week.

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    10. KISSES
      • 12 Years
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      Ta matey

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    11. JÆKS ⭐
      • 11 Years
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      Did Milner play the first game anyone?

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    12. Prøphet
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      • 10 Years
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      Much appreciated my man

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    13. Detweiler
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      Nice insight Berbinho

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    14. Davido989
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      Predicted line-up:

      - Bib theory seems to have been ditched, finally!
      - BR gave very little away in the press conference.
      - Allen is out for 3-4 weeks though. Flanagan to be back by Christmas. Sturridge to be back for September.
      - Milner confirmed as vice captain.
      - This is only a prediction, so could be wrong.

      4-2-3-1.

      ----------------Mignolet
      --Clyne---Skrtel--Lovren---Gomez.
      ---------Henderson--Milner------------
      ------Ibe------Coutinho-----Lallana---
      ----------------Benteke-------------------

      Of course Coutinho may miss out on a starting place for a 3rd CM, or Lovren for Sakho. But as things stand, I think this is the team for Sunday against Stoke.

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  2. McNulty
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    10 years, 4 months ago

    The BAPs are in!....

    Ox 3
    Kosc 2
    Mert 1

    ARSENAL
    Koscielny was a beast in the game with 19 CBI (16 clearances, 2 blocks & 1 interception) which was just shy of the whole Chelsea team combined (24). Mert in comparison got 8 CBI but his passing bonus edged the 1 BP over the full backs. Oxlade got the winning goal in a 1-0 game so was always likely to pick up something. Walcott misses out as the 12 BPS for the assist matches that of a defender clean sheet, but he didn't pick up BPS points for the defensive dirty work.

    Full BPS:

    Cech 23

    Bellerin 21
    Kosc 29
    Mert 27
    Monreal 25

    Coquelin 4
    Cazorla 11
    Ramsey 15
    Ox 30
    Ozil 12

    Walcott 17
    ------
    Giroud 1
    Arteta 3
    Gibbs 2

    CHELSEA
    Stats wise, Hazard had a shocker of a game and got the lowest rating on whoscored and a BPS score of just 5. Courtois made 5 saves which meant he gained 10 BPS, putting him 2nd overall for Chelsea BPS. Perhaps this season goalkeepers who manage 8 or 9 saves may pick up bonus even without clean sheets as that would bring them to around 25-30 BPS in total. Matic was busy in his deeper role for Chelsea so picked up 22 BPS. Ivan was the worse BPS performer in the Chelsea defence as he had a lower pass percentage (only one under 80%) and had two shots off target.

    Full BPS:

    Courtois 16

    Ivanovic 7
    Cahill 12
    Terry 13
    Azpi 11

    Ramires 11
    Matic 21
    Willian 12
    Fabregas 14
    Hazard 5

    Remy 1
    -----
    Oscar 4
    Falcao -3
    Zouma 6
    Moses 2

    Stats from
    http://www.whoscored.com/Matches/956052/LiveStatistics/England-Community-Shield-2014-2015-Arsenal-Chelsea
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33667216

    Just a note that 'Recovery' stats unavailable so BPS is not included for them but I doubt it would make that much difference. Successful tackles not defined so I have just used a rough average value from last season of 50% for total tackles. I assume 'Open Play Crosses' are successful crosses as well so 1 BPS for each of those.

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    1. Pitchless
      • 11 Years
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      cheers for that

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    2. Jairzinho
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      • 15 Years
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      Thank you!

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    3. Pablitto
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      thanks

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    4. Clump
      • 10 Years
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      Is it too early to conclude that C backs will outscore F backs this year due to changes? Probably, however it is food for thought.
      Thanks for this.

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  3. Demí
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-Tour-Ryan-Shawcross-specialist-work/story-27531424-detail/story.html

    Shawcross almost certain to miss Liverpool clash suggests this report. Weighing up whether to see a specialist for his back problem and have it sorted now.

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      hmm, makes Tekkers a more appealing option

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      1. Davekitson
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        think it's likely he starts?

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    2. Egg noodle
      • 15 Years
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      Good. More saves for Butland 😉

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    3. Home Run Baker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Who would fill in for him if he needs a break?

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      1. Demí
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Wollscheid i guess

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    4. Je suis le chat
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Can't understand why they binned Huth. Thin on centre halves.

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  4. BarkKnight
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    ermmmmmm

    “I'll know by the end of the week" Rodgers response when asked if Benteke would be ready for the PL opener" #LFC

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    1. Shmadz - Le Saux Solid Crew
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Only marginally more helpful than..."Check next Monday's papers!"

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  5. FFScout get together pix
    J0E
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    • 16 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Just posted some pics up on Facebook and Twitter from the FFScout moderators and contributors annual get together over the weekend.

    The facebook pics can be found here https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153164930784671.1073741830.186488899670&type=3

    Don't forget to 'like us' if you haven't already.

    Meanwhile there's also a bunch of pics up on twitter

    https://twitter.com/FFScout

    Give us a 'follow' if you haven't already.

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    1. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Just after seeing them on Facebook Jonty. 😉

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    2. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
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      Bohemian Grove

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    3. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
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      Fresh material for Daniel 😉

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    4. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I posted some on Twitter too:

      https://twitter.com/andy85wsm/status/627816473688457216
      https://twitter.com/andy85wsm/status/627816632849670144
      https://twitter.com/andy85wsm/status/627816759710609408
      https://twitter.com/andy85wsm/status/627818915142463488

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  6. Couti & the Below5th
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Probable Starters 15/16 Update:

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B03D_KnVF1fRbmxPTnhEOXJNaE0/view?usp=sharing

    For a game-by-game walk-through:

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/category/scout-notes/

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    1. Show Me The Mané
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Cheers pal

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  7. Ibralicious
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    After the community shield game, what's the consensus on the best Arsenal 8.5 mid :

    A) Cazorla
    B) Ramsey
    C) Ozil

    Reason along with your pick would be helpful, cheers!

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    1. Ibralicious
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Yay first 🙂 Life goal ticked off, now onto the debate

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    2. Dynamic Duos
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Caz looked most dangerous, on pens and sets

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    3. Gaffa914
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Caz on pens and open play points will be shared

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    4. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      If people cant even pick a player from the same team, at the same price, in the same position themselves, just give up now...

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      1. Heydudes13
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        That's what makes it hard though? There's no obvious differentiation.

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    5. Retrosynth
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Cazorla, to be honest. He's always overlooked but produced wonderfully for me last season and he seems to still be central to chances. Doesn't really matter where he plays.

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    6. MadridistaRants
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Cazorla imo. Looked dangerous & is on set pieces as well.

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    7. skeyrd
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Really liking Ramsey, naturally gets in great attacking positions and is better finisher by a country mile compared to ozil. With that said, already have Santi just cause of Pens +set pieces.

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    8. BuK II
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I'd go Ramsey. More goal threat.

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    9. Ibralicious
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Caz 4 Rambo 2 I guess we have a winner then

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    10. Goaldigger
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I still prefer Özil

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    11. Who Let The Dirk Kuyt?
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Ramsey looks like he will continue scoring goals

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  8. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Did Ox price go up yet?

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    1. Heydudes13
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah, Walcott went down, got rid for a hit about an hour ago

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      1. Nascimento
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Any idea how long he's out for?

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        1. Heydudes13
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          7 weeks I'd say at first glance.

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    2. Reedy
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      No, but he has 50% higher ownership. True story! 🙂

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      1. Jafooli
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        😮

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        1. Reedy
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Yep. Was only 1% prematch

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          1. Jafooli
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            😀

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  9. JamieLfc
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Is it a bad idea for me to captain Caz for gw1 or is Fab a better option?please vote!

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    1. BuK II
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Neither. Surely you have better options?

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      1. JamieLfc
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Unless i punt on Luka,Rooney or Kane

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  10. MadridistaRants
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on my team?

    Guzan (Myhill)
    Azpi Bellerin Cedric (Huth Baker)
    Sterling Mane Hazard Cazorla (Westwood)
    Rooney Benteke C.Wilson

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  11. Brian (Not the Messiah)
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Is Costa going to start gw1?

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    1. Trigg ⭐️
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Mou said he doesn't know.

      Which means he does know, he just isn't telling anyone.

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    2. Demí
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      He could

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    3. MadridistaRants
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I think he will.

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    4. Zareos
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      My guess is that he will and play around 60 minutes. However, do you want to spend 11m on someone who is doubtful and even if he does play will be sharing his minutes?

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  12. KKluigi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    How did Sakho look today?

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

      http://www.london24.com/sport/football/clubs/west-ham/west_ham_beaten_by_germans_werder_bremen_1_4178158

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  13. Trigg ⭐️
    • 13 Years
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    Downing 😎

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    1. PB-THE-VET
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      whats story there? is he staying? best 6m pick in game if so

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      1. Trigg ⭐️
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        He has gone, to get Middlesbrough promoted!

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  14. Djerbil
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    I am under the impression that the following are the most nailed on (points potential also) defenders ( for < 5.0) from these teams.. correct me if I am wrong

    Swansea : Naughton
    West Ham : Jenkinson
    Watford : Prodl
    Bournemouth : Francis
    Leices : Huth

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    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Williams for Swansea, rest looks right. (Naughton nailed, but Williams good on the BAPS)

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      1. KrisP
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Fernandez and Williams are 100% in the middle. Fernandez is much more of a threat from corners but Williams tends to get in the BPS. Naughton is definite first choice also, but we have more cover there so slightly more likely to have the occasional rest I suppose.

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    2. Redhulkster
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Agreed with all

      Though did read that ming's is more nailed than Francis today

      Even though I own Francis and he and Richie are a house on fire

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    3. Reedy
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I haven't looked into the first two, but can confirm the cheapies are safe.

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    4. Djerbil
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      cheers guys

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    5. 50 Shades Oshea
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      ye about right, would go holebas from watford though, but they have bought so many players so not sure who is nailed on

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      1. Reedy
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Yes, I was on Holebas. Don't think he started the last two friendlies though, so I got worried.

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        1. 50 Shades Oshea
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          ye this was my thoughts, prodl has no real attacking threat, just looks likely to start, is that correct reedy? also thoughts on cathcart, had some set piece threat last year...

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  15. Just A Hat
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Surely Bellerin is risky purchase at 5.5 who could get rotated at any point??

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    1. Trigg ⭐️
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      He seemed to make the position his own last season and hasn't done anything to deserve being dropped.

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      1. Just A Hat
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        hmm

        I just put him in my team...maybe I should find .5 for Kos

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        1. Trigg ⭐️
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Kos is completely nailed, I agree. But is he even worth the .5 extra even if he misses a few games?

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    2. Snikii
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      yes he will get rotated

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  16. Redhulkster
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    fabregas looked good today ..alot of assists in him against easier teams..

    Whatsay ppl ?

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    1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      we've always known this...

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      1. Redhulkster
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        What I meant was that

        Does it swing anything between hazard and fab debate as hazard did miss a relatively easier chance by his standards

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        1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
          • 16 Years
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          People miss chances. it happens. Doesn't suddenly mean he'll miss every chance..

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    2. PAD81
      • 12 Years
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      agree, if it weren't for the poor finishing he could have had at least 2

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      1. Redhulkster
        • 11 Years
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        This ^

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      2. 50 Shades Oshea
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        but on another day he would of got two and people would be saying he is must... fab tempting though saving 2.5 mill could be useful, also fab was more forward today with ramires playing, will he be fielded further back...

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  17. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Keep or ship?

    A. Walcott
    B. Azpil
    C. Hazard
    D. Bellerin
    E. Falcao

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    1. Trigg ⭐️
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Ship, ship, keep, keep, ship.

      A and E have some uncertainty and B isn't worth the $.

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    2. Gunners n' Roses
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      A. Keep
      B. Keep
      C. Keep.
      D. Keep.
      E. Keep.

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      1. Gunners n' Roses
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        You might wanna ship E. I just did that for symmetry's sake.

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    3. Alan Hansen's Emu
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Keep C + D. Ship the rest.

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    4. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Ship
      Keep
      Keep
      Keep
      Ship

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    5. Iceball
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Ship Falcao, could keep the others for now.

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    6. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Cheers all......

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  18. hillbillypete
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Before today i had Giroud and Walcott...not sure about either now 🙁

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    1. semiconductor
      • 11 Years
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      same here...what u planning to do?

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      1. hillbillypete
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        prob getting rid of both

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        1. semiconductor
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          i was happy to see wally a striker but then he wont play every game...right?

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        2. semiconductor
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          wally who for, another aresnal mid??

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  19. Iceball
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    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    A) Kane&Deeney
    B) Benteke&Sakho

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    1. Redhulkster
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      On A right now

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    2. PainInDiaz
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I have the same dilemma. On A at the moment, but Benteke's goal got me swaying towards B.

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    3. BuK II
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I have B.

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    4. BR
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      B

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

      B

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  20. Bexster90
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Right after tinkering everyday the whole of last week I'm off on my holidays tomorrow so this is the final draft. Had the Ox in before his goal today, so happy with him, he is looking good.

    Rip apart/advice/thumbs up or thumbs down...thoughts please ??

    Butland/ruddy

    mertasacker/fonte/jenkinson/Frances/ o'shea

    Barkley/Oxlaine/Ritchie/Hazard/Sinclair

    Rooney /Sakho/pele

    6mil ITB - pele to Kan and after GW1 Barkley to Milner

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    1. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Barkley and Oxlade to two 9m/8/5m mids.

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      1. Bexster90
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers mull. Any prefs ?

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        1. Mull
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Sterling and one from Arsenal.

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    2. Areid13
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Your mids, hazard aside, are very very weak which will cost you. Ox had one good game today, Barkley not good enough. Sinclair is a good 5th mid though and Ritchie is a punt that many are going for including myself but you'll need better cover in case it doesn't work

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      1. Bexster90
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers for the advice, will take the mids back to the drawing board !!!

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    3. JamieLfc
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      6 mil in the bank lol

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    4. skeyrd
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Way too much itb. Buff up barkley, ox or sinclair (probably barkley given evertons terrible fixures gw 2 +)

      Not sure if Ox is nailed even after today's performance,but he could prove a great gamble. That said, personally I wouldnt use an arsenal slot on a player that isnt 100% unless it isnt wally or bellerin. Defense looks very solid though.

      Cuz use money itb to barkley > milner now then ox > santi

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  21. Areid13
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    RMT

    Ruddy (Butland)

    Cedric Azpi Huth (Francis Williams)

    Hazard Depay Ozil Mane Ritchie

    Rooney Pelle (Ighalo)

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  22. Johnny98
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Majority went for Kane & Mane over Pelle & Sterling which I find strange.

    Pelle is the focal point of Saints attack. Kane feels like chasing last years points, and while I'm sure he'll bang in a few again, he doesn't have the advantage of being the surprise talent like last time around.

    Sterling would also be my only City player at present, and seems the cheapest route into their attack right now (besides Yaya of course). Mane is great, I'd actually like to fit him in but with Cedric and Pelle it would be too reliant on Soton. Thats my rationale.

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    1. Areid13
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I've got Mane and Pelle but out of those two options definitely Pelle and Sterling for me

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      1. Johnny98
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Agreed. Like I said, would love to have Mane but have Cedric too and don't want to overdo it. Great player though.

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        1. Areid13
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          I'm actually taking the risk with Cedric too because they had a great defense last year and not bad attack so I'm hoping they can reproduce again

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          1. Johnny98
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Fair call. Good luck!

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            1. Areid13
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Cheers. What do think about my team above?

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    2. Murder on Zidane's Flo…
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Playing over 1000 minutes more than Mane Pelle managed a single goal and two assists more. Mane's goals counting for 1 extra point he actually outscored Pelle (G+A) by one point

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  23. Old
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts about:

    1) Walcott rotation risk. Is he worth the gamble?
    2) Bojan nailed and good pick?
    3) Huth nailed?

    Cheers 🙂

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    1. Areid13
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      1. no
      2. I think and yes
      3. yes

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

    Which would you prefer to have as your most expensive defender, Chelsea or Arsenal. Have 6m to spend.

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    1. Milner4eva
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Kosc

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    2. Dynamic Duos
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Kosc

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

      Thanks guys.

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  25. Nascimento
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Azpilifresca won't be happy until someone's picked his entire team for him.

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  26. Ibralicious
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    After today's showing, Benteke>Pelle surely? Atleast if you already have saints coverage in Mane

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    1. MadridistaRants
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      You mean Pelle > Benteke?

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      1. Ibralicious
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I meant Benteke over Pelle, but in FPL terms, my bad. Yes, swap Pelle for Benteke

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      2. mr gruber
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        relative quants not motion

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    2. ktk_interista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I am worried about game time in the first 2 GWs. BR said he isn't ready.

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    3. Tiki-Taka
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah he scored a goal against Swindon so he's gonna score 12 in GW1

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  27. CrouchDown
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    If Costa is ruled out for GW1, what are your opinions on this team?

    Mignolet Rudd

    Mert Cresswell Azpi O'Shea Mings

    Depay Fab Cazorla Hendo Sinclair

    Benteke Lukaku Rooney

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    1. 50 Shades Oshea
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      ye like it..

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    2. 50 Shades Oshea
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      guessing lukaku is only for 1 week?

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  28. Gazpilicueta
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    How is everyone this evening? its getting close to game day!

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    1. 50 Shades Oshea
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      gaz pretty much set i think, just deciding between azpi and kosc right now, also wally may get the boot...

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    2. 50 Shades Oshea
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      sent you couple of emails

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  29. mdm
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    `Which option guys:

    A. Ozil and Caz
    B.Walcott and Mane

    Thanks

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    1. Areid13
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Ozil and Mane

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      1. Jonny JAB
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I hate it when people do this but I agree XD lol.

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    2. KenJM
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      B but without Walcott

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  30. Sergio AGUEROOOOO
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Help, is any 4.5m west ham defender nailed on? is richards nailed on for aston villa ? Deenay or wilson?

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