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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. GlasgowFF
    11 years, 2 months ago

    I am just going to pick 11 players and get the cheapest possible for the other 4.

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    1. turd ferguson
      11 years, 2 months ago

      thats like having no mixer with your vodka. you need a mixer unless you'll be flat out... early.

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      1. GlasgowFF
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Not really. You are still ingesting the same amount of alcohol so no reason you should be more drunk.

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        1. turd ferguson
          11 years, 2 months ago

          the places i go they like to disguise the amount of alcohol with mixers.

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    2. Optimus.
      11 years, 2 months ago

      That's what I usually do, hate having funds tied up on my bench,I also hate not getting substantial points from my bench as a result 🙂

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  2. CCaddy
    11 years, 2 months ago

    RMT please guys

    Ruddy Butland

    Azpi koscielny jenkinson cedric Mings

    Hazard Walcott mane Ritchie fletcher

    Rooney pelle sakho

    Too many s'ton?

    Ritchie out for Ox?

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    1. KISSES
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Nice team. Either mane or pelle for me.

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    2. Ready Manager One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I had the same dilemma, i thought pelle was a bit too much, went for tekkers instead

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    3. Shiner
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Ritchie will be hot from the first whistle. Bournemouth season ticket holder so watched him in most games last season, he's unreal. Ox will just leave you worrying if he's going to start...

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    4. Seabreeze
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I'd try and swap Pelle for Tekkers if you can, having both him and Mane seems a little redundant.

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  3. The Colonel
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Subject to Tekkers being passed fit, please RMT...

    Myhill Hennesey

    Azpi Bellerin Huth Coates 4.0

    Haz Sterling Mane Rambo Westwood

    Rooney Benteke Sakho

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  4. internal error
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Who is more nailed, bellerin or Monreal?

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    1. internal error
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      To settle a debate

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    2. GlasgowFF
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Bellerin

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    3. MadridistaRants
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Bellerin imo

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    4. Syd.
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Both are not nailed on but I would think Bellerin is more under threat than Monreal

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    5. Ready Manager One
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      I would say bellerin, chose him over monreal and mert

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    6. Shiner
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Think Bellerin is a better player but honestly think Monreal is more nailed.

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  5. MadridistaRants
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Jack Wilshere set to miss start of the season with yet another ankle injury.

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  6. Nice to Finally Michu
    11 years, 2 months ago

    If I have Hazard, a united mid, and an arsenal mid

    Can I get Fabregas in my team and not be hounded on my RMTs?

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  7. GlasgowFF
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Good to go?

    Speroni Butland
    Huth Mert Cedric Baker Azpi
    Miler Haz Steling Ozil Wanyama
    Rooney Tekkers Sakho

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    1. super zlatan
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Looks decent

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  8. toluthadon
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Alderweireld or Williams?

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  9. John t penguin
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Latest photos from the mods and contributors annual get together
    http://alaskarobotics.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/chops.jpg

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    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      11 years, 2 months ago

      😆

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  10. deepseaninja
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Lukaku or Pelle?
    Or don't use the 1.5m, keep Berahino and try to upgrade Schneiderlin?

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    1. yemzinho
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      defo upgrade Schneiderlin if you plan to play him a lot

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    2. GlasgowFF
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Lukaku

      Schneiderlin is a rubbish pick.

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    3. Uncle Ben's Reus
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Pelle, Southampton have very good starting fixtures

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  11. Ready Manager One
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    RMT would be greatly appreciated!

    Ruddy (butland)
    Azpi-cedric-bellerin-huth (oshea)
    Sterling-caz-mane-fab (ki)
    Roo-tekkers (sakho)

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    1. Seabreeze
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I don't see the point of having Sakho if you're going to bench him really, if that's what your format is suggesting. I'd switch to 3-4-3. Other than that, the team isn't bad at all, lack of Hazard could be worrying to some.

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      1. Ready Manager One
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        Since west ham is playing arsenal i thought one of the defenders would have a better chance of getting more points. I thought long and hard about haz, and concluded that without him it creates a better balance and fab should get some points. Thx for the comment, its v helpful!

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  12. Boydinho
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Cesc, Wally, Mane, Depay, Lens, Sinclair, Milner, Sterling i want to fit them all in my team... If i only could switch two forwards slots to midfield ones instead and have Kun as lone striker.

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  13. Wouter
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Benteke an option again for anyone?

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    1. super zlatan
      11 years, 2 months ago

      For me, yes

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    2. ktk_interista
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      BR will probably say something before the season starts so wait and see.

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    3. KISSES
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Depending on BR prezzer end of week

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    4. BUZZBOMB ♡
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Always. Particularly/Especially no Kun in GW1.

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      1. mr gruber
        11 years, 2 months ago

        just like the bee says...

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  14. Optimus.
    11 years, 2 months ago

    I can see me drafting in Payet in gw2

    http://www.claretandhugh.info/sakho-predicts-big-payet-partnership/?

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  15. Louis99
    11 years, 2 months ago

    A)
    MYHILL - HENNESSY
    Cedric - Huth - Oshea - BASSONG - MUNIESA
    HAZARD - OZIL - Mane - Milner - Fletchet
    Aguero - Rooney - Deeney

    B)
    BUTLAND - RUDDY
    AZPI - Cedric - Huth - Oshea - SAYLOR
    FAB - WALCOTT - Mane - Milner - Fletcher
    Aguero - Rooney - Deeney

    My

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    1. Jairzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      B

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      1. Jairzinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Generally looks really good though.

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      2. Louis99
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers

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  16. ktk_interista
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Which of these 3 would you take a chance on?

    1) Saylor. Decent probability that he is a starter. Crap team with crap fixtures though.
    2) Targett.You know exactly what you are going to get 2 games or 3 max.
    3) Joe Gomez. You don't even know the chances he will start or to what extent he will be rotated but if he can nail a place ahead of Moreno (a la Bellerin), he could be the bargain of the season.

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    1. John t penguin
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Gomez for me is wait and see if he is playing, at worst may miss out couple of CS, but better than wasting transfer to get rid if you had to. Suppose it depends how soon you plan to play WC

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    2. The Train Driver
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Targett but have an exit strategy ready....

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    3. KISSES
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I think i'll start with huth with a view to Gomez if he seems nailed

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    4. ktk_interista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Noone going for Saylor then. No faith in Newcastle at all eh?

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  17. Falcao
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Is Azi -'Azpilecuta?

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    1. KISSES
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I'd imagine so buddy

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  18. super zlatan
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Sakho owners.....

    You starting him vs arsenal?

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    1. Wouter
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Of course.

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    2. Optimus.
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Yes that is if I don't get Lukaku instead and then downgrade to Sakho...But it's a derby so there be goals both ends

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    3. The Train Driver
      11 years, 2 months ago

      no, Sinclair rotation

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      1. super zlatan
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Care to show me your team Spider-Man?

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      2. S.Kuqi
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Mahrez rotation for me.

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    4. John t penguin
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Nope

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    5. S.Kuqi
      11 years, 2 months ago

      No atm.

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    6. KISSES
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Yep

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  19. Louis99
    11 years, 2 months ago

    My hazard vs hazardless team, thoughts?

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    1. Mickeylicious
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Hazard. Over 200 pts last 2 seasons so he a season keeper for me

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    2. Optimus.
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Nice

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  20. The Train Driver
    11 years, 2 months ago

    After a lot of changes and the community shield messing up a lot of my team I have finally come up with something I like, RMT please:

    Courtois (4.0)

    Kos Shaw Kolarov (Targett, Huth)

    Depay Fab Ozil Sinclair Mane

    Rooney Lukaku (C) (Sakho)

    Sakho rotation with Sinclair. Lukaku > Benteke gw2 unless other matters come up...

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  21. Davekitson
    11 years, 2 months ago

    many here starting with sterling??

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    1. Davekitson
      11 years, 2 months ago

      or any city attacking coverage for that matter

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    2. Wouter
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Currently, yes.

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    3. Mickeylicious
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Most probably. Will downgrade gwk 4 to fund aguero move

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      1. Davekitson
        11 years, 2 months ago

        it's him and sakho v tekkers and payet currently for me

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    4. The Train Driver
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Only Kolarov

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    5. KISSES
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Yep, will move him on when Aguero is fit

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  22. Mickeylicious
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Ozil or ramsey and why?
    Walcott is not a sure starter for me so i am avoiding even thiugh he is a better fpl prospect when on the field

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    1. t4thomas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Caz.

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      1. Mickeylicious
        11 years, 2 months ago

        If i had 1 wish i would wish for 3 more wishes... 🙂

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    2. Jazz!
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I have Ozil and Ramsey simply because everyone has Caz

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    3. ktk_interista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Didn't convince as a CF today which is what most are pinning their hopes on (taking Giroud's place). Sanchez will be back by GW3. He has Ox to compete with on the right wing now. I am not so sure he is a better fpl prospect.

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      1. Mickeylicious
        11 years, 2 months ago

        When on the field i said... Thats why i am avoiding

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    4. Bazzalona
      11 years, 2 months ago

      both for me tho i'm in the minority. they'll both start 85-90% of games imo, caz is on pens and ramsey is always good for a goal.
      Walcott is a proper hit or miss. could do zilch or could get 3 like last game of last season

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      1. Mickeylicious
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I was on both but i am thinking of swaping one for sterling

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        1. Bazzalona
          11 years, 2 months ago

          think city players are for a few weeks time meself

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    5. Pablitto
      11 years, 2 months ago

      ramsey

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  23. t4thomas
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Rooney or Benteke?

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    1. Syd.
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Tekkers

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    2. t4thomas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Super.

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    3. ktk_interista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Both

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    4. The Train Driver
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Don't think Benteke will start. Rooney 100% nailed...

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    5. yemzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      rooney

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    6. KISSES
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Rooney. Big season for him.

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  24. Ricochet
    11 years, 2 months ago

    What are people's thoughts on Bellerin? I know Kos is less of a rotation risk but Bellerin's cheaper & gets forward a lot.

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    1. t4thomas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Ok pick. Prefer Merte for same money.

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  25. CABAYE4
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Lots of talk on here about the lack of a 4.0 regular starter and many resorting to 3-way rotations at 4.5 and the like.

    However, personally I think there's a real lack of good options at 4.5 too. The only nailed on 4.5's I can see play for promoted sides, Leicester (who have a new manager and were awful most of last season) and Palace (who have poor fixtures and are an attacking side).

    As none of the above appeal to me, I think it's strange that many teams on here have at least 2 4.5 defenders.

    My solution; 3 starting defenders (mine are Ivan, Skrtel and Cedric) and a couple of 4.0's. Saylor has played most of pre-season and imo is likely to start the season in the side, Targett is also first choice whilst Bertrand is unfit. Given most will play an early WC, it'll be easy to re-assess who's nailed on then.

    Any thoughts?

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    1. t4thomas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Would rather have 2 big hitters and a 3 way rotation.

      I can't afford that, so on 1 big hitter and 2 x 2 way.

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      1. CABAYE4
        11 years, 2 months ago

        You've got 4 players at 4.5?!

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    2. BucketHead
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Sound good

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    3. John t penguin
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Leicester were much better with huth in team last year

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    4. Zizoulicious
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I'm doing same as you. Only difference is bellerin for skrtel compared to your defence. Hopefully bellerin will be nailed down! Don't see value in the 4.5's at all, apart from Sunderland. Do you think ivan is a must over azpi??

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  26. Judas
    11 years, 2 months ago

    So after seeing todays game, which Arsenal MID are people going for?

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    1. yemzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      caz

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    2. John t penguin
      11 years, 2 months ago

      The wrong one

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    3. CABAYE4
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Missed the game today, but sticking with Ramsey.

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    4. Zizoulicious
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I know Walcott only got 60 mins, but if plays 60 mins up top against anyone but Chelsea, he could run riot! Might even have ozil/cazorla as well. Toss up between the two

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  27. FFScout get together pix
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    • Has Moderation Rights
    11 years, 2 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
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Just after seeing them on Facebook Jonty. 😉

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    2. Defcons are for Kinnear
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Bohemian Grove

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    3. Optimus.
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Fresh material for Daniel 😉

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    4. andy85wsm
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      11 years, 2 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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  28. Pie-o-My
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Aside from our FPL teams anyone else on here do a large number of teams in other games? For the first season I've got a large number of teams in the telegraph (21) and I was just wondering how others set them up and manage the huge number of transfers you end up needing to do across the season?

    So far I've kept all teams to a relatively tight group of players (5 gk 12 def 16 mids 8 strikers) basing most on west brom, chelsea and arsenal defences, nailed on defenders with maximum potential cs across the season to minimise transfers in that area. Thereafter only nailed on mids and attackers with 7 mids and 4 strikers making up the largest % of my teams.

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    1. John t penguin
      11 years, 2 months ago

      If it helps I used to do loads on the sun
      Would set up group of teams to be defence minded and group to be attack, then just make changes that suited that style , once deep into season just focus on ones who were doing well. Then focused rest on monthly prizes. Did still take ages

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      1. John t penguin
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Should say it was Scottish league so there was only hand full of teams you really picked from

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      2. Pie-o-My
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Ok. So the teams that fall by the wayside after a few months, let them go and then just blast the transfers on a monthly or weekly prize. I'll do that.

        I've a good few teams heavy on defence 442 with 4 chelsea defenders/gk and a few 352 heavy in attack as they are based around the cheap west brom defence. My main strategy in the first few weeks was not to punt and make sure that as many teams as possible had a solid starts until form players etc could be identified.

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  29. BucketHead
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Pelle with a 6.5 mill forward or Kane with a 5 mill forward maybe jerome???

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    1. KISSES
      11 years, 2 months ago

      6.5 sak

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  30. Tinmen
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Folks, Tekkers or Pelle?

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    1. Zizoulicious
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Benteke, 100%

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