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The Numbers Game – 2015/16 Review – Southampton

19 July 2016 3047 comments
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We continue our series of members’ articles, which review the numbers behind the 2015/16 season, with a look at Southampton.

To get underway, we assess the Saints’ team statistics in Ronald Koeman’s final year in charge and compare them to the rest of Premier League, before analysing their first-team squad, main goal threats and creative sources in an attempt to gain insight on their prospects for the upcoming campaign.

The Saints finished in sixth position after embarking on a superb run of form that harvested seven wins and a draw in the final nine league fixtures.

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  1. Jay_
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Watford 2-0, Deeney pen

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

        team sheet?

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        1. applebonkers
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          • 16 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          ---------------not gomes------------
          --------nyom - prodl - britos-------
          abdi------------------------------anya
          ----suarez- doucoure - capoue--
          ------------- deeney-ighalo---------

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        2. Jay_
            9 years, 5 months ago

            https://twitter.com/watfordfc/status/755421471313453057

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      2. EmreCan Hustle
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Draft #1

        Valdes Mannone
        Toby Shaw McAuley Souare Robertson
        Hazard Mkhitaryan Townsend Tadic Diame
        Aguero Wilson Gray

        Nothing itb.

        Thanks.

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      3. DantheManinaPan
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Anyone stumbled across a £4.0 defender yet?

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

          A

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

            Oops. Nothing to see here.

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      4. S.Kuqi
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Bailly starter at ManU? Looking to double up their defence.

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        1. Milner4eva
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Should be, aye

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          1. S.Kuqi
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Chees.

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            1. S.Kuqi
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 5 months ago

              r**

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        2. Your Mum's Athletic
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          definitely, giggity

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        3. Hooky
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Rumours that Jose wants Smalling and Jones to start the season at CB.

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          1. S.Kuqi
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Thanks hooky

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        4. Boo Ya Ka Sha
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Shaw DDG for me

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      5. WolvesOnTop
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        De Gea -Jakupovic
        Baines-Shaw-Friend-Parades-McAuley
        Hazard-Bolasie-KDB-Fletcher-Firminio
        Long-Aguero-Gray

        I've used 4.5 rotation keepers for the last 2 seasons and have always ended up picking the wrong one so I want to do away with the headache this time. Doubled up on United defence because the seem solid at the back and I see the raking up cleanies under Mourinho. Baines seems like a bargain at 5.5 and my back 5 rotates well for a decent price, hence McAuley (Pulis defence), Parades (cheapie who can play) and Friend who can pick up a few offensive points as well at 4.5. I have overlooked Chelsea and Spurs defence because I could only afford 2 good defenders and doubling up on United+Baines feels like it would be profitable.
        Hazard and KDB pick themselves. Yes, having them together eats up a huge chunk of my budget but I feel their consistency can make up for that. I'm hoping for a successful season for Hazard as he looked to be getting back to the beast he once was in the euros and towards the end of last season. I like to keep a 4.5 midfielder who can get me 2 points when others don't play. Firminio looks to be the most obvious route for Liverpool goals and a fit Sturridge can only help. His fixtures are difficult but that seemed to actually improve his performance last season. Bolasie looks like a solid choice in the 6m bracket - feel free to recommend others (thoughts on Redmond and Townsend?). Aguero is Aguero and I've noticed that flipping around bargain strikers can actually get you 15+ goals which is the same as a Lukaku or Costa. Gray seems to be the best bargain striker followed by Long.
        Notable omissions: Zlatan and Mkhi, I prefer to pick players after I've seen them play. I'm sceptical of the United attack as of now and I don't mind taking a hit to get Zlatan in if he is firing. Arsenal: Sanchez wont start the season and they have difficult fixtures

        Sorry for the long post but I prefer to have opinions on my thinking than a flat out RMT where you just tell me to pick who you people have taken.
        THANKS IN ADVANCE, I'M DONE NOW!!

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        1. I Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Same front three. Liking the options it allows in midfield.

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          1. WolvesOnTop
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            thoughts on Firminio and Bolasie?

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      6. Squires FC
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Stick with ddg, shaw & mkhi or get cortoise in?

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      7. Aladdin Sané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        My ones to watch:

        Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (SOU)
        A bit like Fàbregas in that he can play DM, CM and AM. Burst onto the scene with Bayern Munich a couple of seasons ago, but lost his way somewhat during recent loan spells, where he predominantly played in the double pivot. If he can nail down a place in the starting line-up, and depending on where Southampton choose to play him, he could be a bargain 5th MID.

        Juan Camilo Zúñiga (WAT)
        Could be a great choice, providing he comes into the game as a DEF and his price isn't prohibitive. Mazzarri always played 3-5-2 during his time in Italy, and Zúñiga particularly shone at right wing-back during Mazzarri's time in charge of Napoli.

        Jóhann Berg Guðmundsson (BUR)
        Racked up 11 assists last season in the Championship with Charlton. Again, could be a great, cheap 5th MID.

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      8. Blurryface
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        RMT anyone?

        Forster Jaku
        Shaw Baines Friend Taylor Evans
        Haz Mikhi Firmino Bolassie Capoue
        Kdb Long Lukaku

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      9. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        is hojberg essential?

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        1. Aladdin Sané
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          For now, I think so.

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      10. Costa's Counsellor
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        This is worth reading btw:

        http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2016/07/06/fantasy-premier-league-top-tips/

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      11. JÆKS ⭐
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Must say they priced everyone very good this year,

        Except one of the Brazilian boys at Liverpool I can't really say that there is a player that looks like a great deal

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      12. AriseSirGiggsy
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Foster (Jakupovic)
        Shaw Evans Wasilewski (Gibson, Pieters)
        KDB Mahrez Martial Ayew
        (Watmore)
        Kane Lukaku Carroll

        Not seen much mention of Ayew, could be played no.9 if / when Gomis leaves. Good score last year, good value at 7.5 right?

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        1. Piggs Boson
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Swansea assets are for early WCers. Not great fixtures after GW2.

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

            or if like me, you try and save 1st transfer getting out Siggy or Ayew would be easy enough, we might know more about the Everton and Arsenal mids by then or Mata or Walcott may have gotten a move

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      13. scoreonemore
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        First draft:

        Courtois
        Stones. Shaw. Van dyke
        Haz. Kdb. Mkhi. Feghouli. Hobjberg
        Aguero. Long.

        Bench: valdes, Hernandez, friend, paredes.

        Should I be concerned no Arsenal? Liverpool?

        Any stones replacement?

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      14. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Bolasie, Gradel, Townsend...

        Just how many pts do we expect from this class of player? Is it a waste of a valuable attacking slot? Difficult to remove, too.

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        1. Chris_White
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          I think Townsend will be in a league of his own in that bracket.

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          1. Slam
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Are we talking about the same Townsend?

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            1. Chris_White
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 5 months ago

              I can see only one 😉

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          2. Ayew Serious
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Well he is the most expensive

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        2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          i'd imagine these are players you will have for the short term, if it fits the balance of your team then fine. I guess most around here will have 1

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          1. Slam
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Will you?

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            1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 5 months ago

              probably yes, I need a player in that price bracket to accomodate hazard and miki/martial along with kun

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        3. Exdeo
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          there will be fantasy gold in that bracket, so the only thing is to choose a right player.

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          1. Piggs Boson
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Expecting another Mahrez?

            I'm not so sure Bournemouth/Palace etc are capable of doing a Leicester.

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            1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 5 months ago

              no way another mahrez but ticking along nicely

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

              we need a mid in that price range as our 4th mid GB

              you never know someone may emerge before GW1 starts but I am happy to chance my arm with Townsend atm

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        4. Boo Ya Ka Sha
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Gradel will be my only cheapie. Milner looks interesting at 6.5

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        5. Glasner Ball
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Townsend has been pretty good in our friendlies so far in the US, with a nice assist liking up well in the last game. Most of seem to feel it will be Zaha/Townsend on the wings and going to play Yala (Bolasie) behind our striker. Im not a fan of the latter but in fairness he did pretty well in some of the games there (like in his goal against Arsenal) - think this is what Pards will choose given no injuries.

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      15. Exdeo
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Martial vs Mkhitaryan! thoughts?

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        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          miki higher ownership and more exciting pick, martial pl experience

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          1. BilalM
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Martial for me. PL experience. It counts in the opening weeks

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      16. PRENO
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Pretty happy with my first attempt but would love to know other people's thoughts:

        Forster (Jaku)

        Shaw, Stones, Soure (N.Taylor, Friend)

        KDB, Miki, Payet, Townsend (Hojb)

        Kane, Lukaku, Gray

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      17. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Mods/Skivvies

        Is the Dugout FC league being renewed?

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      18. Postman Ty
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Mandanda - Valdes
        Koscielny - Shaw - PVA - Friend - Cathcart
        KDB - Martial - Alli - Townsend - Leko
        Aguero - Long - Gray

        *insert comment about striker budget*

        Thoughts, comments, suggestions?
        Please and thank you.

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      19. Nicks93
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        I know there is still a long way to go but what do you guys think about this team atleast structure-wise

        Foster/4.5

        Shaw/Fuchs/Terry/4.5/4.0

        Mkhati/Mahrez/Alli/5.5/4.5

        Aguero/Costa/Rhodes

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

          I'm a big fan of not caring about structure, especially when we have to use our WC so early.

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          1. Nicks93
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            I rypically use my WC around GW8 but donyou agree/disagree with any of the picks?

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      20. AlCapwnUK
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Sorry for repost.

        Anyone know if Sam Byram is a likely starter at West Ham?

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        1. Nicks93
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Doubt it if Antonio continues at RB which I think he will

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        2. Hooky
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Antonio could easily carry on there with the signing of Feghouli

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      21. BilalM
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Small question. Once we make our teams, we can change them again without getting a transfer hit yeah? Until the gw1 deadline?

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

          Try it.

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        2. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Of course.

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      22. Dušan Citizen
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        HOJBJERG IS 4.5?! 😯

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        1. JÆKS ⭐
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Is he a sure starter?

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

            Seems so.

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          2. Nicks93
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            He is a starter but doubt he will produce much in attacking returns

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        2. Costa's Counsellor
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Who is this unpronounceable chap?

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

            Signing from Bayern. Very good player.

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            1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 5 months ago

              what type player? can score goals or assist?

              I thought he dm?

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

                http://www.transfermarkt.com/pierre-emile-hojbjerg/leistungsdaten/spieler/167799 Not bad.

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      23. S.Kuqi
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        No point to plan team for longer than first 3 gws. Atleast for me. Usually play my wildcard at first int. break.

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        1. Milner4eva
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Agreed. Am planning for the first 5 GWs max.

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      24. JÆKS ⭐
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        KDB Hazard Mhiki Firmino is probably a bit too much in middfield there... 😀

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        1. Blurryface
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          I have 3 of them

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      25. Costa's Counsellor
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        What would Ville Ronka do?

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        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          heard he's lurking the forum waiting for you to post ya team

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          1. Costa's Counsellor
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            I'm sick to the back teeth with him doing that.

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      26. Flynniesta
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        I.D. 56422 any good?
        🙁

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

          Good for what?

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        2. vova
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          No, you shouldn't even bother playing if your ID is above 1000.

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        3. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Not as good as 55555

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          1. Ayew Serious
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Did you?

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            1. TorresMagic™
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 5 months ago

              Huh?

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              1. Ayew Serious
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 5 months ago

                I thought you were implying that was your id?

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                1. TorresMagic™
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • Has Moderation Rights
                  • 16 Years
                  9 years, 5 months ago

                  Only one team here.

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        4. La Roja
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Ok'ish

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          1. Flynniesta
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            I was going to say that it was tongue in cheek but I've not even looked at the team that has been auto-donated to me yet 🙂

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      27. pundit of punts
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        My first draft is looking rather good. 😀

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        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          care to share?

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          1. pundit of punts
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Jakupovic - 4m
            Terry - Shaw - McAuley - Kone - 4m
            Mkhi - Mahrez - Alli - Ayew - 4.5
            Aguero - Lukaku - Long

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            1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 5 months ago

              nice, not sure on alli or lukaku to be honest but good draft for now

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      28. AriseSirGiggsy
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        @TM (or anyone in Last Man Standing)

        What does the league login want when it asks for a phrase?

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          No idea.

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          1. AriseSirGiggsy
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Sorry my bad, it says select phase lol - too many doombars today! 🙂

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      29. vova
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        9 years, 5 months ago

        Are Sturridge and Kane good alternatives to Ibra?

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      30. Arctic monkeys
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Ibra said he want to be God of Manchester and I haven't seen him in a lot of teams. Beware of Zlatan.

        Just saying.

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

          Saying and doing are two different things.

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        2. AriseSirGiggsy
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          I want to be God of the playboy mansion but it doesn't mean it's gonna happen...

          Seems overpriced to me, 10.0 would have been more appropriate

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          1. Arctic monkeys
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Yeah but the odds of Zlatan being god of Mnachester is better than you being god of playboy mansion.

            If he starts scoring everyweek he'll justify his price.

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        3. The Fantastic Mr Fox
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          thats cos its a fake comment like many that are attributed to him

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