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Dugout Discussion – Man City vs Sunderland

13 August 2016 4436 comments
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Attentions now turn to the Etihad where Pep Guardiola makes his Premier League bow.

David Moyes’ Sunderland are the guests and potential party poopers, although the odds do seem stacked against them.

The Black Cats are in transition under their new manager, while City boast such attacking riches there can be no doubt that they head into today’s clash as overwhelming favourites.

Expectant Fantasy managers will be looking to Sergio Aguero to capitlise – the Argentine heads into the teatime kick-off as the most popular captain choice in the Gameweek and with over 40% ownership.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. Stats Don\'t Lie
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Having issues trying to see my predicted rank via fantasyfootballfix.
    Could anyone explain how to solve this?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      Need to log in.

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      1. Stats Don\'t Lie
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I have. It shows me the average but not my predicted rank.

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          10 years, 2 months ago

          You need to enter FPL ID number.

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  2. TheBusDriver
    10 years, 2 months ago

    No point complaining about Capoue. You were never going to start him.

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    1. TJ_777
      10 years, 2 months ago

      He got 0 goals and 1 assist last season

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      1. Giovanni Giorgio
        10 years, 2 months ago

        He's playing in a more advanced role this year and is briliant value at 4.5.

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        1. TJ_777
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Yes but still a bench fodder

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    2. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Who's complaining?

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  3. A-S-H
    10 years, 2 months ago

    48 with Ibra, Haz and Val to play. Pretty solid.

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  4. andy85wsm
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    Hey all!

    How are your weeks going?

    33 here with only 3 left to play (pre BPs). Nothing great at all but better than last years GW1 shambles.

    Thinking of taking a hit already - told myself I'd take more this season, especially early in the season - will depend on how United play tomorrow.

    Generally like my team though - shame about Vardy not on pens, thought he was.

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    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      10 years, 2 months ago

      51 with 4 left

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    2. Chenku╰☆╮
      10 years, 2 months ago

      48 here mate with valencia, Haz and Sanchez to go. Considering a -8 to catch some price rises 😉

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      1. Chenku╰☆╮
        10 years, 2 months ago

        And agree vardy was shambolic. but redmond worked out!

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        1. andy85wsm
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          10 years, 2 months ago

          Was very happy about Redmond!

          Vardy was annoying but I haven't seen the game, think Leicester still have decent enough fixtures but doesn't sound like they played well.

          I actually tried to do Vardy to Ibra late this morning but site was down - not a huge deal.

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      2. Veggente85
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Not a good idea. At all.

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    3. BrockLanders
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah, Vardys the big quandary now. Probably gonna shift myself

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    4. Rolls-Royce
      10 years, 2 months ago

      55 here.. Ibra , Haz & Valencia to go..
      Had Mahrez., kinda lucky

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    5. Giovanni Giorgio
      10 years, 2 months ago

      That 1.5 itb for Vardy-->Ibra not looking to shabby now isn't it? 😉

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      1. andy85wsm
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        10 years, 2 months ago

        Hmmmm, did I say it was? Can't remember now

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        1. Giovanni Giorgio
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Naah you probably didn't. I got slaughtered on here earlier when I said that was my plan though. Happy I went through with it now.

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          1. Silva’s Left Nut
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Mine as well. Have you already picked up Ibra tho? Seems a little quick

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            1. Giovanni Giorgio
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Naah waiting till Monday unless he goes completely apeshit tomorrow.

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    6. Stats Don\'t Lie
      10 years, 2 months ago

      59 with hazard, firmino, Azpi to play.

      Can't complain.

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      1. Cheeseoid
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        10 years, 2 months ago

        Brilliant by the sound of things

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        1. Stats Don\'t Lie
          10 years, 2 months ago

          I see you didn't do too bad yourself. Feeling well chuffed as only had 8pts at 4pm.

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    7. SW6
      10 years, 2 months ago

      50 with Hazard and Terry to go and very happy with it. My Rondon punt worked out and looks good for the next few weeks. Not even remotely tempted by a WC.

      Still looking for the right midfield but that'll come with time

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    8. Defcons are for Kinnear
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Have I invited you to this?
      I've created a mini-league for Fantasy Football Scout on the Talksport Predictor. A small chance to win £1m. Only 50 places so places are limited. If I'm able to then I will select regulars so please use your FFS Username as the display name https://predictor.talksport.com/home.htm Password FCA51-DAO

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    9. Oooof
      10 years, 2 months ago

      39 with 4 players left (Ibra, Firmino, Shaw and Azpi)

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      1. Oooof
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Not including bonus points.

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        1. Cheeseoid
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          10 years, 2 months ago

          That will be pretty good I reckon post baps

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    10. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      53 inc baps with Zlatan, Hazard and Firmino

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      1. Sess!
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Same but with Valencia instead of Ibra.

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      2. Oooof
        10 years, 2 months ago

        That's great!

        A victory for the cheeses

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        1. Cheeseoid
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          10 years, 2 months ago

          lol. I suspect you wlll be similar. You know whee to check your baps right?

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          1. Oooof
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Just had a look at the baps.

            It makes it 49 or 50.

            Been lucky today with a lot of the scoring.

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    11. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      10 years, 2 months ago

      23.
      7 to play counting Zlatan twice

      Happy enough with that and will follow my plan

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    12. THE Wild Rover
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Good start, 53 with 4 to play 🙂

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      1. Neto
        10 years, 2 months ago

        pre or post baps

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        1. THE Wild Rover
          10 years, 2 months ago

          I wish! Post

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      2. George Sillett
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Respect well done.

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        1. THE Wild Rover
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Ta, you?

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          1. George Sillett
            10 years, 2 months ago

            39 for 6. Happy considering the usual garbage start.

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            1. THE Wild Rover
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Nice, are you in the Old Farts league?

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              1. George Sillett
                10 years, 2 months ago

                No but I am very qualified to join it - link ?

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    13. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      10 years, 2 months ago

      46 post baps 4 to play

      Gutted I decided to have Heaton and Foster rotation last min!! 6 points lost!

      Thank you Valar (Keith) for his Redmond v Tadic post before deadline.

      Benched Foster/Amat/Copoue

      Really happy with start

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  5. Sandy Ravage
    10 years, 2 months ago

    thoughts on Vardy for GW 2 & 3:

    A - keep Vardy (ARS, SWA), or swap for:
    B - Costa (wat, BUR) (have Hazard)
    C - Giroud (lei, wat) (no Sanchez)

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    1. BrockLanders
      10 years, 2 months ago

      B

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    2. Jolly Good
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Potentially C, wait for watch though

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    3. Zikry
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Personally already switched to Kane but that's only because that was my plan the whole time regardless of what he did this week. I'd stick in your case since Costa and Giroud have yet to play (Giroud won't play until next week at the earliest anyways) and Vardy missed chances he;d usually bury any other week.

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      1. Sandy Ravage
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Kane was also an option, but I have no funds and already have Lamela.

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    4. AdamB
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Keep Vardy.
      Imagine taking him off only to see him kick on next week.

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    5. ryacoo
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      A

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    6. SuperMario
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A with a view to C in a few weeks or even Big Andy

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      1. Sandy Ravage
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Carroll is a good shout from GW 4 onwards. It also helps with getting Sanchez or Ozil

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  6. Rolls-Royce
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone got Mark's team link?

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    1. SuperMario
      10 years, 2 months ago

      also interested to see this 🙂

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  7. Monkey Hanger
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Don't know if I dare transfer out Gray, after only one week.

    Did similar with Wilson last year, and he caned me, with that hatrick.

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    1. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I worry about service to him.Burnley team looks poor.

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      1. Monkey Hanger
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Seems to be lots to choose from, in his price range.

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    2. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Gray had 4 chances, just wasn't clinical enough today but worth keeping a couple more weeks imo.

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      1. Flynny
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Wait and see how carroll looks on Monday...

        Think West ham have nice fixtures coming up....

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      2. Monkey Hanger
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Going to watch the Burnley match on Match Choice tonight, then make my mind up.

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  8. The Royal Robin
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone else considering Gray > Negredo?

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    1. BrockLanders
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Bit kneejerky for me..

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    2. Chenku╰☆╮
      10 years, 2 months ago

      me!

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  9. Game...Blouses
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Aside from his assist, how did Ramírez look?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      Dangerous

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      1. Game...Blouses
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Nice

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    2. Boo Ya Ka Sha
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Had a shot skim the post. It was more impressive how he beat the defender to get the shot off

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    3. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Superb. He hit the post, the bar, cleared one off the line, excellent delivery from corners, and looks to be on free kicks too.

      Played just behind the striker, if not level with him.

      Sold?

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      1. Game...Blouses
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Was sold last week

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        1. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Likewise. Pretty disappointed he only got 4pts. His performance warranted significantly more, but can't complain for only£5.5m!

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      2. Rolls-Royce
        10 years, 2 months ago

        also Ramirez and Mahrez rhyme.. , 5.5 😛

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    4. Game...Blouses
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Couldn't find a broadcast in the US. Thanks guys

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    5. SuperMario
      10 years, 2 months ago

      very good apparently.. happy to own!

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    6. Monkey Hanger
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Never his skill level that's the problem. Too injury prone imo.

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  10. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
    10 years, 2 months ago

    What sort if score do we think will be in the top 100k tonight? I know it's pointless worrying about rank until Monday night, but I'd still like to know 🙂

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      48ish.

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      1. Obi-1 Kenobi-0
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks Torres.

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    2. SW6
      10 years, 2 months ago

      ~55 will do it I reckon. Maybe less

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  11. Boo Ya Ka Sha
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Can anyone who watched the Southampton v Watford game tell me how Tadic and Redmond looked? I saw Red's goal and I am not taking anything away from it, but I would've been more impressed if it came from open play like a quick counter, him beating a player or two and slotting it across goal.

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    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Redmond had a goal disallowed for offside as well

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      1. Boo Ya Ka Sha
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Did he look comfortable up top? Was he taking players on or was he hesitant and dropping it to others?

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    2. Delhidynamo
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Tadic was the best player for Southampton imo. Really scared of not owning him

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    3. Futbol Heritage
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Tadic was great from a footballing perspective. Can hope it translates into FPL great as the season progresses.

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  12. Cheeseoid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 2 months ago

    I must be doing quite well I reckon.

    53 plus Hazard, Firmino and Zlatan to go post baps

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    1. Boo Ya Ka Sha
      10 years, 2 months ago

      eh thats okay

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

      Well done. Now enter this 🙂
      I've created a mini-league for Fantasy Football Scout on the Talksport Predictor. A small chance to win £1m. Only 50 places so places are limited. If I'm able to then I will select regulars so please use your FFS Username as the display name https://predictor.talksport.com/home.htm Password FCA51-DAO

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      1. Cheeseoid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 2 months ago

        OK. But I am rubbish at predicting scores!

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        1. Defcons are for Kinnear
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Nicd one. Most are on minus scores this week

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    3. andy85wsm
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      Very much so!

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      1. Cheeseoid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I am traditionally a sprinter

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  13. S.Kuqi
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Not long till RMWCT flood 😀

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    1. Defcons are for Kinnear
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Enter my league above while you wait

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  14. GoonerByron
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Not going to knee jerk.. Going to even give Bojan and Gray at least one more week

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  15. The Royal Robin
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Townsend > Ramirez. How about that? Saves £1m and I like Boro's fixtures.

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    1. S.Kuqi
      10 years, 2 months ago

      How about Mirallas?

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    2. Veggente85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Move from a punt to another punt just because he did something do not seems a good strategy for me. Stay and go for 2 FT next gw.

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  16. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Fischer -> Ramirez

    Good move or is it too sideways?

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    1. Rolls-Royce
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I'd do it.

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  17. George Sillett
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Is Shane Long worth persevering with or remove?

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  18. Lallana_
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Carroll's biggest assest is leading the line for a talented team. Let's see how WHU do.

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    1. Jamie_GAWA
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Hopefully we'll, he's in my team

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    2. Mull
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Strangely confident in their ability to score vs the top 6 teams.

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    3. Pompel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Hoping Ayew will produce the goods on Monday, after am otherwise rather failed season start

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    4. Bunk Moreland
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      To be fair West Ham were fantastic against top 4 teams last season. They struggle much more against weak teams...

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  19. d1sable
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/public-stats-tables/view/11275/

    Cedric 😉

    Llorente anyone against Hull? :0

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    1. Veggente85
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Beware, Llorente shots are all headers. The normally have a lower chance to be converted in goals.

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  20. Jamie_GAWA
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone else saving a ft?

    Unless there is an injury of course

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    1. George Sillett
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Yes

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    2. Rolls-Royce
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Me perhaps.,
      Long one the issue.. but might give a second chance.

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      1. Rolls-Royce
        10 years, 2 months ago

        *only

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      2. Jamie_GAWA
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I'd wait and see how big Andy does

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        1. Rolls-Royce
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah... correct!

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      3. Jono_90
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Long is my issue too, that second chance would be at Old Trafford.

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        1. Rolls-Royce
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah.., thought he might be good on counter. And no other Soton player.. let see how Carroll does..

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    3. S.Kuqi
      10 years, 2 months ago

      No. Gray, Mahrez or Fuchs needs to go

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  21. Keno
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Is there a site to use to tell the Rises and falls or nothing ready yet?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      nothing

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  22. Jeremiah
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Poor old Waterford....

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    1. Syd.
      10 years, 2 months ago

      What happened?

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  23. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 2 months ago

    56 with 3 left and 23k predicted rank

    Very happy with that , never got off to a decent start before in all the years plsying this

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    1. Jamie_GAWA
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Nice

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    2. S.Kuqi
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Great start Leaf! Who you got left?

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      1. Leaf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Terry , Valencia & Martial

        Thanks 🙂

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      2. Leaf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 2 months ago

        How did you get on mate

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        1. S.Kuqi
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Extremely well 🙂

          Not having Zlatan could hurt you tough

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          1. Leaf
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            10 years, 2 months ago

            And hazard

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            1. Leaf
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              10 years, 2 months ago

              That scares me

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    3. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Noice

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  24. Boo Ya Ka Sha
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Before dropping Gray & co. ppl should consider if Swansea is just being underrated

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    1. Mull
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Before buying Gray you should consider more than just his GW1 fixture.

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      1. Boo Ya Ka Sha
        10 years, 2 months ago

        9 goals in preseason definitely had nothing to do with it

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    2. George Sillett
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Neither are that good IMO.

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    3. Bunk Moreland
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I think they are, I got double swans for their opening two fixtures and think they can have a fine season now that Guidolin is getting the team to play like he wants them to.

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  25. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Heard some snippets of Barkley today in the commentary. How did he do? He sounded busy I must admit

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    1. Syd.
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I believe he got his usual lucky goal

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      1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Hmm thought as much. Cheers

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  26. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 2 months ago

    When does the Andre Gray fire sale start

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    1. Syd.
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Give him one more week

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    2. Mull
      10 years, 2 months ago

      21:45 Monday

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    3. Numb
      10 years, 2 months ago

      If you expecting him to score every week you need to reevaluate your expectations. He's not going to score 38 goals.

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      1. Leaf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I had a bad feeling about him all week
        Descending fixtures with the best one first is always scary

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  27. Cheeseoid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 2 months ago

    @ Toresmagic. Where are you sat on Sportsdeck? I am 61 with 6 to play but I have no idea what is good in this game at all

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      70 with 6 to play. Mahrez (c)

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      1. Cheeseoid
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I don't remember captaining anyone....

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  28. Keno
    10 years, 2 months ago

    48 with Hazard, Sanchez, Ibra and Valencia to go, Ill take it!

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    1. Jeremiah
      10 years, 2 months ago

      You sure? We can swap if you want?

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    2. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Looks like a good start for you.

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  29. SW6
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Everton have an excellent run of fixtures coming up. If Koeman sorts them out there could be some good FPL options in that team

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    1. S.Kuqi
      10 years, 2 months ago

      True. Might get Barkley in for Mahrez

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    2. Rath
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Funes Mori FTW! 🙂

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  30. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 2 months ago

    The bloke leading the cycling is on a moped ...this is cheating

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    1. THE Wild Rover
      10 years, 2 months ago

      This

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