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The Numbers Game – 2014/15 Review – West Ham

2 August 2015 2937 comments
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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. Daniel Levy- Not the Chairm…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    A) YYT, Henderson and Lukaku
    B) Strerling, Chadli and Benteke

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    1. Dutchboy
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      B

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    2. Gorgles
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      B for sure, but its 1 mil more expensive

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      1. Daniel Levy- Not the Chairm…
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        I can afford it

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        1. Gorgles
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          Then do it 🙂

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  2. Dutchboy
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    Is Hennessey going to WBA? So many people picking him?

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    1. Daniel Levy- Not the Chairm…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      No. They are on the verge of signing David Marshall from Cardiff for £5m.

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      1. Dutchboy
        • 10 Years
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        Okay thanks.

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  3. pundit of punts
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    Mane(c)

    That is all.

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      🙄

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    2. #WinterIsNotComing
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      10 years, 4 months ago

      Pelle(c) - done for first 2GW 🙂

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  4. Pompel
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    10 years, 4 months ago

    Little love for Stekelenburg around ? I'm thinking he's more likey to get CS points than Ruddy, Butland or Schmeichel. More of a wash between him and Panti, though - clean sheets vs save points.

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

      If he were 4.5 it would be a no-brainer. But he's not.

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

        Fair enough - but last season most would choose a 5.0 So'ton defender over a 4.5 Norwich, Leicester or Stoke defender.

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        1. Pinturicchio
          • 13 Years
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          Defenders are a different story. The variance in scoring for goalkeepers is miserable, and it's almost never worth spending more than the minimum.

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  5. C_G
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    im not sure if there's any starting 4 mil keepers, but who've you picked anyway?

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

    are we all back on Benteke on the basis of one goal v Swindon?

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      • 12 Years
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      The issue was security of starts, not ability.

      BR will be all loved-up after that goal.

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      1. andy85wsm
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        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        This.

        It's that he's played, not that he's scored necessarily.

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          hmmm

          I can get him in but

          a) It eats up my Aguero fund (no idea where I;d find the cash)
          b) I'm either gonna have to start with him and ditch Sakho or Wilson or plan a transfer GW2

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    2. Gorgles
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      I never left him!

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  7. Iceball
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    A) Kane &Deeney
    B) Benteke &Sakho

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    1. Daniel Levy- Not the Chairm…
      • 11 Years
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      B

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    2. Sweden11
      • 11 Years
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      B

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    3. Seabreeze
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      B.

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    4. Dutchboy
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      B

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  8. mina
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    10 years, 4 months ago

    What is the best choice ????

    A) Ivanovic + Yoshida + O'Shea

    B) Azpilicueta + Cédric + van Aanholt

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    1. Iceball
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      10 years, 4 months ago

      A

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    2. Dutchboy
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      B

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    3. Seabreeze
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      B.

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    4. Odikostar
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      B

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    • 12 Years
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    Scary stat: Ashley Williams had just ONE shot on target from 37 appearances last season.

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      yep but never an attacking threat. He gets his points by bonus after cs

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        10 years, 4 months ago

        This ^^^.

        http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/5599/

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        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 15 Years
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          thanks, you have table for everything

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          1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
            • 15 Years
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            very good work

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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              I try ... 😀

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          • 12 Years
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          Oh, I don't dispute that! 😛 Just a surprising stat..

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    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      • 14 Years
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      yup

      he's a CBI monster, but he's not a particularly great goal threat

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  10. Sweden11
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    A) azpi and sakho
    B) o'Shea and Kane

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    1. Falcao
      • 11 Years
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      B

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    2. Dutchboy
      • 10 Years
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      B

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  11. Mahesh_Kumar
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    10 years, 4 months ago

    Would you pick Ritchie or Mahrez for the first 4 gameweeks?

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

      Mahrez for me

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

    1) Mata or Depay
    2) Pelle or Lukaku
    3) Ozil or Cazorla

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

      Depay
      Pelle
      Caz

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    2. #WinterIsNotComing
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      Mata, Pelle, Cazorla

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    3. Seabreeze
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      Depay, Pelle and Caz

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  13. Daniel Levy- Not the Chairm…
    • 11 Years
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    Hi guys, last three places in my team:
    A) Chadli, Sterling and Benteke
    B) Henderson, Silva and Lukaku

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

      B

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    2. Dutchboy
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      A

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    3. The Pesci challenge
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      • 11 Years
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      A

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    4. Seabreeze
      • 14 Years
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      A looks better, but then again I don't trust Lukaku.

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

      A

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  14. Leeroy357
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    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Who are people going with for 4.5m defenders? I am looking for a 3 way rotation

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

      thinking huth, mings, and a Watford myself

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      1. Leeroy357
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        • 11 Years
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        I was on a SUN/BOU/LEI rotation (similar to yours) but the Bournemouth bit put me off, I would be surprised if they aren't the worst defence in the league.
        I like Huth and Sunderland look good but it is hard to judge who will start.

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        1. Davekitson
          • 11 Years
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          yeah I'm thinking panti in goal but it restricts my 4.5 options

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    2. Seabreeze
      • 14 Years
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      Currently on Huth, Coates and Gomez. Not finalized.

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      1. Leeroy357
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
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        I assume you mean the Liverpool Gomez. It is a big risk but if he is playing could be a great shout.

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    3. Pompel
      • 11 Years
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      currently on Huth, Francis and Prodl. Looking at Coates for Prodl though

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  15. The Pesci challenge
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
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    Would you have.

    A. Francis, ritchie, rooney, benteke, kane
    Or
    B. Cedric, depay, costa, giroud, deeney

    Please help

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

      A wins 3-2

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  16. Captain Hindsight
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    "Which sub 9.0m Arsenal midfielder should I start with?"

    "Which 4.5m Sunderland defender should I start with?"

    "Should I (c) Rooney,Walcott or Hazard?

    I will reveal all this time next week

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    1. Parm
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      • 13 Years
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      Cheers Optimus.

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    2. Dušan Citizen
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Can it be Depay instead of some of them?

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    3. #WinterIsNotComing
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      1. Cazorla
      2. O'Shea
      3. Rooney (If these 3 are the only choices)

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

      Caz / I'm on Coates atm / Rooney or Hazard, probably Rooney.

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  17. De-spee comme Agüero
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Opinions on my team's draft.

    Ruddy Rudd
    Azpi Merte O'Shea Yoshida Huth
    Ritchie Hazard Cazorla Chadli Lens
    Benteke Rooney Deeney

    1) I'm unsure about the last 3 defender spots.

    If O'Shea might start?

    Don't know if Southampton will be as solid after some important players left.

    2) I'm debating between Ozil & Cazorla. I'm inclined to go with Cazorla for now.

    3) I've been very impressed by Lens. Such a dynamic presence in a team sorely lacking it.

    However, had to downgrade Ivanovic to Azpi and Sakho to Deeney.

    Thank you in advance.

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    1. De-spee comme Agüero
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      2.5 left in the bank to do Rooney -> Aguero if needed.

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  18. Daniel Levy- Not the Chairm…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Which striker to partner Rooney and Deeney?
    Lukaku OR Benteke OR Pelle

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    1. The Pesci challenge
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      • 11 Years
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      Benteke

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    2. Dutchboy
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Big Ben

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

      lukaku gw1, benteke after for me

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

      Tekkers for me.

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  19. 41212 Bayol
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    why no love at all for henderson?

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    1. Daniel Levy- Not the Chairm…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      there is A LOT of it

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      1. 41212 Bayol
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        is it really?
        close to none RMTs have hendo involved

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    2. Davekitson
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      10 years, 4 months ago

      he's not a very exciting pick

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

      there is just not from me...

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  20. GAMBIT
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Best mid at 6.5 or lower? Or is it better to drop Ivan to Azpi and get Tadic

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    1. Kim Jong Kün
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Tadic was a really frustrating fantasy player last year. I stuck with him mostly to my detriment. Not planning on doing that again personally.

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      1. Leeroy357
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I dropped him the week after he got 23 points. Other than that, he was truly awful

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      2. GAMBIT
        • 11 Years
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        Milner, Henderson or Chadli viable?

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    2. De-spee comme Agüero
      • 10 Years
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      Lens.

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

        Seems like a decent punt... Then can downgrade to a cheap bandwagon

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    3. Davekitson
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      or ivan to azpi and get payet, or ivan to a 5.5 and mane

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      1. GAMBIT
        • 11 Years
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        But then no Chelsea def...

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        1. Davekitson
          • 11 Years
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          I'm going without Chelsea defence to start with, means I avoid a 4.0 at the back, plenty teams will match them for CS early on I feel

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

            I don't mind having a 4.0 that I'm never going to play... And if I'm that badly struck by injuries that a -4 won't help, I could wildcard

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

    still unsure whether to keep the 1.5 ITB I currently have to go towards Rooney to Aguero. Are there any noticeable weaknesses in my team that need addressing? Planning on playing 3-4-3.

    Panti/Hennesey

    Ivan - Kos - Francis/Bassong(rotating these two based on fixtures) -Burke(non playing 4.0)

    Hazard - Ozil - Depay - Albrighton/Redmond (rotate these two based on fixtures)

    Rooney - Benteke - Wilson

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  22. Kim Jong Kün
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    A. Pellè and Kane
    B. Giroud and Benteke
    ?

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

      A

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    2. Davekitson
      • 11 Years
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      C) Tekkers and Lukaku, 2 tanks who's teams are entirely reliant on them

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  23. prichardson100
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts?

    Butland, Myhill

    Francis, Ivanovic, Koscielny, O'Shea, Targett

    Sterling, Chadli, Hazard, Ozil, Poyet

    Rooney, Benteke, Deeney

    0.0M

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  24. Dušan Citizen
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Am I the only one who's not gonna captain Hazard although I've got him?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Yes. Yes, you are! 😀 😉

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    2. Kim Jong Kün
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Who are you going to captain instead?

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      1. Dušan Citizen
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Depay

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    3. Debauchy
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

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    4. #WinterIsNotComing
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      No. Not just captain.. He is not in my team till GW2. Only comes in after Man City game.

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  25. Jayzens
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Hi guys!
    Trying to reconnect with FPL while in holidays.
    This year I want to put some money on it, does anyone know any site where this is possible?! Sorry for the newbie question. Not from a newbie FPL player though.
    Thank you all!

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

      You want to join a ML ? Epic Fail has a good one, interested ?

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

        I might be interested, depending on the terms obviously, how can I have that info?!

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  26. Gorgles
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    10 years, 4 months ago

    hahahah Suarez just missed the easiest chance

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    1. walkman666
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      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah, total flub.

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  27. Dirty Harry
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Any assistance in theater options?

    1. Sterling + Walcott
    2. Ozil + Sterling + 0.5

    or further tinkering:

    A. Walcott + Sterling + Pelle + Sakho + Henderson
    B. Walcott + Sterling + Benteke + Ighalo + Mane
    C. Ozil + Sterling + Pelle + Sakho + Henderson
    D. Ozil + Sterling + Benteke + Ighalo + Mane

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

    Is this team any good?! I keep reading so many topics on here, I'm not entirely sure anymore ...

    Schmeichel - Krul

    Apzi - Mert - Cedric - Ward - Turner

    Hazard - Sterling - Depay - Cazorla - Sinclair

    Kane - Benteke - Wilson

    Had Giroud in earlier but had a switch around to bring in Cazorla & Benteke instead of Giroud & Milner. Aguero tactic - i've no plan currently! Cheers

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    1. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Sell Cazorla.

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  29. Zico27
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Hi Guys......just need some wise heads to cast their eyes over my GW1 team after 21 or 22 drafts I've settled on this....

    Courtois, (Schwarzer)
    Yoshida, Ivanovic, Bellerin, (Skrtel), (Cook)
    Walcott, Sterling, Hazard, Ritchie, (Sinclair)
    Giroud, Wilson, Pelle

    +0.5 for Sanchez in GW3

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  30. part_time_fplplayer
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Please can you RMT lads?

    Ruddy (Butland)

    O'shea Cedric Azpil (Richards, Jenkinson)

    Mane Hendo Ritchie Hazard Caz

    Pelle Rooney (Sakho)

    Cheers in advance!

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    1. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Sell Cazorla.

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