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Raya Martin

Lewis-Potter
Chalobah
Andersen

Szoboszlai
Saka
Bruno Fernandes
Eze

Raúl Jiménez
Haaland
Thiago

Dubravka
Spence
Heaven
Le Fée

GW16 Captain Poll

Price Change Predictions

Risers

Fallers

Player	Team	Price	Progress	Tonight
Ekitiké	LIV	8.5m	104.3%	Very Likely
Foden	MCI	8.7m	100.9%	Very Likely
B.Fernandes	MUN	9.2m	93.8%	Likely
Cherki	MCI	6.4m	97.7%	Likely
Saka	ARS	10.2m	88.8%	Maybe
Thiago	BRE	7.1m	87.3%	Unlikely
Lacroix	CRY	5.1m	89.2%	Unlikely
Watkins	AVL	8.5m	88.8%	Unlikely
Roefs	SUN	4.7m	86.3%	Unlikely
Van Hecke	BHA	4.5m	80.2%	Unlikely
Marc Guiu	CHE	4.2m	78.6%	Unlikely
Matheus N.	MCI	5.3m	77.7%	Unlikely
Dewsbury-Hall	EVE	5.1m	85.2%	Unlikely
Truffert	BOU	4.5m	73.4%	Unlikely
Casemiro	MUN	5.5m	74.4%	Unlikely
Chalobah	CHE	5.4m	61.9%	Unlikely
Raya	ARS	6.0m	69.8%	Unlikely
Palmer	CHE	10.3m	61.7%	Unlikely
Bowen	WHU	7.5m	67.8%	Unlikely
Livramento	NEW	4.9m	67.0%	Unlikely
Mitchell	CRY	5.0m	65.6%	Unlikely
Andersen	FUL	4.6m	64.7%	Unlikely
Rúben	MCI	5.6m	63.0%	Unlikely
Verbruggen	BHA	4.4m	63.2%	Unlikely
Keane	EVE	4.6m	59.5%	Unlikely
Tete	FUL	4.5m	60.6%	Unlikely
Gusto	CHE	4.9m	56.5%	Unlikely
Cullen	BUR	5.0m	57.5%	Unlikely
Dúbravka	BUR	4.0m	56.2%	Unlikely
Romero	TOT	5.0m	55.7%	Unlikely
Tavernier	BOU	5.5m	54.3%	Unlikely
Cash	AVL	4.9m	50.9%	Unlikely
Ballard	SUN	4.6m	53.3%	Unlikely
Dalot	MUN	4.4m	52.5%	Unlikely
Petrović	BOU	4.5m	52.2%	Unlikely
Gvardiol	MCI	5.9m	47.5%	Unlikely
Bruno G.	NEW	7.0m	41.1%	Unlikely
Flemming	BUR	5.3m	47.0%	Unlikely
Van den Berg	BRE	4.5m	45.9%	Unlikely
James	CHE	5.6m	43.3%	Unlikely

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Player	Team	Price	Progress	Tonight
Muñoz	CRY	6.0m	101.8%	Very Likely
Van de Ven	TOT	4.7m	100.4%	Very Likely
Longstaff	LEE	4.9m	100.3%	Very Likely
Nallo	LIV	3.8m	100.2%	Very Likely
Mateta	CRY	7.9m	93.1%	Likely
Neave	NEW	4.4m	100.1%	Very Likely
Gudmundsson	LEE	3.9m	100.1%	Very Likely
Jordan	BUR	4.0m	100.0%	Maybe
Morgan	BRE	4.4m	99.9%	Maybe
Rodon	LEE	4.1m	98.1%	Maybe
H.Bueno	WOL	4.4m	97.3%	Maybe
Muniz	FUL	5.4m	97.0%	Maybe
Bobb	MCI	5.2m	97.1%	Maybe
Toti	WOL	4.3m	97.0%	Maybe
Fitzgerald	MUN	4.4m	96.9%	Maybe
Kulusevski	TOT	6.4m	94.9%	Unlikely
Barnes	BUR	4.3m	93.8%	Unlikely
Jair Cunha	NFO	4.3m	94.5%	Unlikely
Okafor	LEE	5.5m	94.3%	Unlikely
McKenna	BOU	4.0m	94.0%	Unlikely
Minteh	BHA	6.2m	91.1%	Unlikely
Mayenda	SUN	5.3m	93.0%	Unlikely
Colwill	CHE	4.8m	92.3%	Unlikely
Tasker	BHA	3.9m	93.1%	Unlikely
Elanga	NEW	6.6m	91.2%	Unlikely
Gunn	NFO	4.0m	91.4%	Unlikely
Broggio	AVL	4.5m	91.8%	Unlikely
Yarmoliuk	BRE	5.0m	91.1%	Unlikely
Webster	BHA	4.4m	90.9%	Unlikely
Balcombe	BRE	4.0m	90.5%	Unlikely
L.Guilherme	WHU	4.9m	90.0%	Unlikely
Piroe	LEE	5.0m	90.0%	Unlikely
Fer López	WOL	5.2m	89.1%	Unlikely
McAtee	NFO	5.1m	88.6%	Unlikely
Bentley	WOL	4.0m	88.2%	Unlikely
Edwards	BUR	4.7m	88.0%	Unlikely
Jensen	BRE	4.9m	87.8%	Unlikely
Mbeumo	MUN	8.3m	70.1%	Unlikely
Kudus	TOT	6.5m	84.6%	Unlikely
Nørgaard	ARS	5.2m	85.3%	Unlikely

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Watchlists

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Raya Martin	ARS	C
No Change	Alisson	LIV	C
No Change	Donnarumma	MCI	C, Sus
Up	Kelleher	BRE	C, Vs
Down	Ramsdale	NEW	C
No Change	Dubravka	BUR	C, £

Last updated: 13 Dec, 2025 10:16am

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	van Dijk	LIV	C
No Change	Jurriën Timber	ARS	C, Inj
No Change	O’Reilly	MCI	C
Up	Andersen	FUL	C
Up	Marc Guehi	CRY	A
Up	van den Berg	BRE	C, Vs
No Change	Thiaw	NEW	A
No Change	Milenkovic	NFO	C
No Change	van Hecke	BHA	A
No Change	Mukiele	SUN	C, £

Last updated: 13 Dec, 2025 10:28am

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Saka	ARS	B
No Change	Bruno Fernandes	MUN	A
No Change	Foden	MCI	A
No Change	Semenyo	BOU	C
Up	Szoboszlai	LIV	C
No Change	Minteh	BHA	B
No Change	Bruno Guimarães	NEW	A
No Change	Schade	BRE	C, Vs, Sus
No Change	Anderson	NFO	B, £

Last updated: 13 Dec, 2025 10:34am

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Haaland	MCI	B
No Change	Thiago	BRE	A, Vs
No Change	Mateta	CRY	C
Up	Ekitiké	LIV	B
Down	Welbeck	BHA	C, Rest
Down	Woltemade	NEW	B

Last updated: 13 Dec, 2025 10:43am

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24 March 2017 4384 comments

Team Cruel

Did you think your summer would be dull without fantasy football? Fear not. The developers of Fantasy Premier League have launched a brand new game called Eliteserien Fantasy.

The game will feature the Norwegian top divison. The site is currently only in Norwegian but it is fairly easy to register and use if you are used to FPL.

The concept and rules are the same as FPL, the only differences being no chips and there’s a ‘man in the stand’ for bonus points.

The season will have 30 Gameweeks between April and November. A third of the season will be played during the off-season in FPL so this game could soften the summer blow for Fantasy Footy junkies.

Already 58 players have joined the FFS league, including FPL legend Ville Rönkä. The league code is: 3769-1041

In this article I will take a look at the 16 teams and the players to keep an eye on.

Rosenborg

Having won ‘the double’ two seasons in a row, there is no doubt who is the gigantic fish in this pond. Both league titles have been comfortable with a tally of 69 points, an average of staggering 2.3 points per game. The Rosenborg domination is set to continue with the acquisition of Nicklas Bendtner (12.5). Not only is the insane Dane the most expensive player in the game, he currently also sits in over half the teams.

Mixed results and a few injuries during the pre season, there remains uncertainty around the form of their key players. Rosenborg meet Brann in a face off between last year’s top two teams on March 29. This may give us some answers, or pose more questions as it will be the first of four games Rosenborg play in 10 days. This fixture congestion could be a good reason to overlook the pricey Bendtner for now.

Top 3 targets: Mike Jensen (10.5 MID), Fredrik Midtsjo (8.5 MID), Nicklas Bendtner (12.5 FWD)

Brann

After a shock relegation despite being title contenders in 2014, Brann bounced straight back up the following year. They used that momentum and enjoyed a successful return to the top division, eventually finishing second. Brann’s excellent defence is expected to do well this season as well, especially as Piotr Leciejewski (5.5) might be the best goalkeeper in the league. Early investment in Brann players could pay dividends as their opening few fixtures seem favourable.

Top 3 targets: Fredrik Haugen (9.0 MID), Vito Wormgoor (5.5 DEF), Torgeir Børven (9.0 FWD)

Odd

Starting last season with six consecutive clean sheets, Odd laid the foundations for what turned out to be a third place finish and Europa League qualification. The last 24 games only saw three additional clean sheets but Odd will nonetheless provide excellent defensive options. Espen Ruud (6.5) might prove to be the most essential player in the game. To go along with his nine clean sheets, the right back also managed five goals and eight assists last season.

Top 3 targets: Espen Ruud (6.5 DEF), Fredrik Nordkvelle (9.0 MID), Sondre Rossbach (5.5 GK)

Haugesund

Expect the unexpected when Haugesund are playing. One season they battle for the Europa League places, the next they fight for survival. Given they finished fourth last season, this year their assets may be best avoided! Defensively Haugesund are not much to write home about. Their midfielders have to bear the burden if they are to replicate last year’s form.

Top 3 targets: Haris Hajradinovic (7.5 MID), Erik Huseklepp (8.5 MID), Ibrahim Shuaibu (5.0 FWD)

Molde

Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s second period as Molde manager has failed to reach the heights of his first stint at the club thus far. Back then he led Molde to back-to-back titles, whilst his latest reign has resulted in 6th and 5th placed finishes. With a wealth of options in every position, picking the right Molde players could be a minefield. Solskjær’s preferred tactic seems to be resting players from time to time. Heavy investment in Molde’s assets is probably best avoided to start with.

Top 3 targets: Bjorn Sigurdarson (9.0 FWD), Sander Svendsen (8.5 MID), Mattias Mostrom (6.5 MID)

Sarpsborg

A stable mid table team for the last couple of seasons, Sarpsborg normally go about their business quietly. They do not concede many but they do not score that many either. In fact, their most prolific attacker finished 40th in terms of attacking returns last season. Big things are therefore expected of the attacking minded Krepin Diatta (6.0), an easy on the eye Senegalese U20 international who arrived last month. A Sarpsborg defender could be a must have as they managed 13 clean sheets in the last campaign, with nine of them coming on home soil.

Top 3 targets: Krepin Diatta (6.0 MID), Sigurd Rosted (5.5 DEF), Jonas Lindberg (5.5 FWD)

Strømsgodset

After being a top side since the beginning of the decade, Strømsgodset found themselves finishing mid table last season. They produce fluent attacking play and are a joy to watch, especially at home. Jonathan Parr (6.0) provides us with a potential OOP option. Listed as a defender, the former Crystal Palace and Ipswich left back played a lot on the left wing last autumn. The signing of the experienced left back Stian Ringstad (5.5) could mean a permanent shift to the wing for Parr.

Top 3 targets: Jonathan Parr (6.0 DEF), Marcus Pedersen (10.5 FWD), Lars Vilsvik (6.0 DEF)

Viking

There is not much buzz around Viking at the moment. Kwesi Appiah (7.0) has been signed on loan from Crystal Palace. Despite only being 26, this will be the striker’s sixteenth club in his senior career. Whether he can settle in and finally make it count remains to be seen. With an unfavourable set of fixtures to start the season, overlooking Viking options for the opening might be the best solution.

Top 3 targets: Kwesi Appiah (7.0 FWD), Julian Ryerson (4.5 DEF) Samuel Adegbenro (7.5 MID)

Aalesund

Highest goalscorer from last season still in the league this term is Mos (8.5). He will undoubtably be key this year as well but he is not the only threat Aalesund pose. Most of their goals in the pre season have come from set pieces. Centre back Mantyla has scored three goals without even starting a game but it is another centre back stealing the limelight. Daniel Gretarsson (5.0) has also scored three goals from his four starts this winter. However, Aalesund do concede a lot of goals so any defensive investment has to be purely because of their set piece threat.

Top 3 targets: Mos (8.5 FWD), Edwin Gyasi (7.5 MID), Daniel Gretarsson (5.0 DEF)

Vålerenga

Being the only representation from the capital, Vålerenga have failed to live up to expectations for a good few years. This season they have hired the services of former Celtic manager Ronny Deila. An attacking minded leader, Deila made his name at Strømsgodset where he took the team to league glory in 2013. After years of struggle to get permission and finances to build their own stadium on their side of the city, Vålerenga will finally be moving to their new home mid season. This will likely give them a solid boost throughout the season.

Top 3 targets: Ghayas Zahid (10.5 MID), Mohammed Abdellaoue (9.5 FWD), Markus Nakkim (5.0 DEF)

Sogndal

Gilbert Koomson (7.5) was the only assister in the league to reach double figures last season. However, that is a steep price tag for a player in a team that most likely will be in for a relegation battle. Sogndal had a good defence last season but the latest results in pre season do not exactly look encouraging. Still, if they can replicate some of that defensive form then they have several decent budget options in their team.

Top 3 targets: Matias Dyngeland (4.5 GK), Bjørn Utvik (4.5 DEF), Gilbert Koomson (7.5 MID)

Lillestrøm

Celebrating their 100 years anniversary, Lillestrøm will be hoping they avoid the dogfight this time around. They were dead and buried with five games to play but managed to survive by collecting 11 points from those games. Most of the players are very generously priced, probably reflected by last year’s finish. Lillestrøm should be competing for a place in the upper half of the table. If they manage to do that then there are a few potential bargains in their squad. Daniel Fernandes (4.0) has impressed in pre season, if he can nail done a starting spot then that provides us with an excellent budget goalkeeper.

Top 3 targets: Daniel Fernandes (4.0 GK), Bajram Ajeti (6.5 FWD), Chigozie Udoji (6.0 MID)

Tromsø

Defensively Tromsø are not a good unit. The onus will be on their attacking play. People will recognise Morten Gamst Pedersen (5.5) from his time at Blackburn. After struggling with injuries last season, the set piece specialist is set to claim a place in the centre of midfield. Some calmness in the middle of the park may be exactly what Tromsø need as their passing accuracy of 68.7 % was the worst in the league.

Top 3 targets: Aron Sigurdarson (6.5 MID), Sloboan Vuk (7.0 FWD), Morten Gamst Pedersen (5.5 MID)

Stabæk

Stabæk were favourites to go down in 2015 but thanks to the heroics of Bob Bradley they managed to finish third. During that summer they lost top scorer Adama Diomande to Hull, whilst Bradley left before the 2016 season. Stabæk barely recovered from those losses and somehow just about managed to survive. They are in for another tough season but they do have a couple of cheap prospects to keep an eye on.

Top 3 targets: Moussa Njie (5.5 MID), Luc Kassi (6.0 MID), Hanche-Olsen (4.5 DEF)

Kristiansund

Thirteen years after the club was formed, Kristiansund won the second tier and gained promotion to the top division for the first time. The promotion campaign was thanks to a good defence and a red hot striker. Daouda Bamba (6.5) scored 20 and assisted twice in 28 games. The Ivorian is young and fearless, and is sure to be amongst the goals also in this league.

Top 3 targets: Daouda Bamba (6.5 FWD), Aliou Coly (4.5 DEF), Sean McDermott (4.0 GK)

Sandefjord

Also gaining promotion prior to this season, Sandefjord are favourites to go straight back down. Genuine fantasy options are therefore far and few between, however they might provide a couple of bench fodder options. Seven defeats and no clean sheets in nine pre season games tells they are in for a very rough ride.

Top 3 targets: Erik Mjelde (6.0 MID), Andre Sødlund (4.5 MID), Flamur Kastrati (6.0 FWD)

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karvs155
8 years, 8 months ago
Thoughts on this? Have no clue, got 1.5 ITB also
Fernandes Origi;
Ruud Moe, Hedenstad, Lundstrøm, Antonsen;
Midstjø Zeknini Njie Pedersen Sødlund;
Bendtner Abdellaoue Mos

What to do?
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1. MTPockets
  8 years, 8 months ago
  Spend more on mids, less on forwards?
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Speédy
8 years, 8 months ago
dyngeland (fernandes)
ruud hedenstad wormgoor rosted (moe)
helland zahid adegbenro njie (johansen)
bendtner ajeti (lindberg)
any changes needed???
will rotate adegbenro/koomson and 6.5 striker as per fixtures and form
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1. MTPockets
  8 years, 8 months ago
  Observations (maybe wrong):
  
  Worth starting with Wormgoor if injured?
  Apparently Helland gets injured quite a bit.
  Is Njie a reliable 4th mid?
  Ajeti has pre-season form, but 4G/1A last season was playing for Bryne and only got 9 games (not sure if that's due to transfer/other).
  Fejzullahu signed for Sarpsborg - could be a problem for Lindberg.
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  1. Speédy
    8 years, 8 months ago
    - want a brann def,won't mind if wormgoor misses out 1 game
    - at helland's price,finding a replacement in case of injury is easy
    - njie will play only the first 3 weeks,I will wc in gw 4 and pick a more balanced team
    - will rotate the 6.5 forwards on form and fixtures
    - gw 4 wc will help to sort lindberg if not nailed
    cheers,thanks for the input
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    1. VS10_
      8 years, 8 months ago
      We have seen so many times when a 1 game injury turns to a 2 game injury and so on. So I would not pick him unless he is actually fit.
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      1. Speédy
        8 years, 8 months ago
        hoping to get solid news before deadline,could always shift to mikalsen ,cheers
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Bellerinmondo
8 years, 8 months ago
Is haugen nailed to start for brann ? I see VG Lupen don't have him in the starting line-up

Is Midstjo a better option around this price if I have bendtner already
?
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1. MTPockets
  8 years, 8 months ago
  Pretty sure I read he is (was?) nailed. But expensive.
  I'm going with Midstjo and not Bendtner, but not sure about 'better'.
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2. Speédy
  8 years, 8 months ago
  pick midstjo
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3. VS10_
  8 years, 8 months ago
  Look again.
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  1. Bellerinmondo
    8 years, 8 months ago
    Oh yeah he's in now. Weird. Are these sheets updated live ? Or maybe I just missed it somehow!
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    1. VS10_
      8 years, 8 months ago
      He was there the whole time.
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MTPockets
8 years, 8 months ago
Couple of questions:

1) 3rd fwd: Lehne-Olsen had 8G/2A last season (4G in friendlies), but Omoijuanfo with 4G/2A last season has 6G in 9 pre-season. Anything else good/bad for either?

2) 4.5m mid: Only name I've seen mentioned as potentially nailed is Sorli with 2G pre-season. Heintz also had 2G in friendlies. Alternative is downgrade 3rd fwd, get Njie (another one with 2G pre-season) & maybe change formation?

Fernandes
Ruud Hedenstad Vilsvik
Midtsjo Zahid Koomson Udoji
Moa Pedersen Olsen/Omoijuanfo*

Dyngeland, Mikalsen*, Sorli*, Moe
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1. Speédy
  8 years, 8 months ago
  rotate the third forward as per form and fixtures
  not sure about a nailed 4.5 mid
  have a plan for bendtner if he finds form?????
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  1. MTPockets
    8 years, 8 months ago
    Bendtner plan quite hard due to price - probably Pedersen out and get really cheap 3rd fwd until wc.
    But I really hope he flops.
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UnitedFan
8 years, 8 months ago
Best defender for 5.0?

- Other defenders are Ruud - Hedenstad - Vilsvik - Moe
- Keepers are Fernandes and McDermott
- Currently on Mikalsen (Is he still playing as FB?), don't fancy Gretarsson.
- Or should I just get a 4.5 and use the cash to do McDermott > Dyngeland? Who for 4.5 can I start each week?
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1. MTPockets
  8 years, 8 months ago
  Albeck?
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  1. UnitedFan
    8 years, 8 months ago
    Not 100% nailed
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    1. MTPockets
      8 years, 8 months ago
      Kippe? Seems to get most games for LSK but little attacking potential it seems.
      I read comment about Mikalsen's position, but personally going to risk it.
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      1. UnitedFan
        8 years, 8 months ago
        Is Mikalsen a LB playing CB in pre-season? I heard he still scored in a pre-season game so wouldn't be worried too much if he's playing as a CB.
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        MTPockets
        8 years, 8 months ago
        I wouldn't have a clue. He scored 2.
        
        Was going to say Kippe might not be so bad. Pretty consistent team stalwart (age 39):
        https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frode_Kippe
        2016: 1G
        2015: 1G/3A
        2014: 3G
        2013: 2G
        2012: 2G
        2011: 3G/1A
        2010: 7G/2A
        2009: 5G/2A
        
        But seems he missed last game of the season (& maybe pre-season). Perhaps that's why Mikalsen has played CB in his place?
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        UnitedFan
        8 years, 8 months ago
        Maybe. Thanks 🙂 I think I'm currently still on him until someone suggests someone else. Only problem is I have Fernandes and I'm not sure Lillestrom's defence is worth doubling-up. Maybe it is, maybe it isn't.
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        MTPockets
        8 years, 8 months ago
        On my bench anyway. Enjoying this but it's so random - stats, google translate & basically plagiarising from helpful advice here.
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        UnitedFan
        8 years, 8 months ago
        I'm in the same boat 🙂
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2. Speédy
  8 years, 8 months ago
  albeck or mikalsen
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  1. UnitedFan
    8 years, 8 months ago
    Thanks 🙂 Do you know much about him? I heard he has good attacking threat. Do you know where he's been playing in pre-season? CB or LB? Also, I already have Fernandes, so is a double-up on Lillestrom's defence viable?
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    1. Speédy
      8 years, 8 months ago
      plays cb ,but scored 2 goals
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      1. UnitedFan
        8 years, 8 months ago
        Thanks. Good to hear.
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3. Bellerinmondo
  8 years, 8 months ago
  What's up with Greta? Thought he's been in great goalscoring form pre season
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  1. UnitedFan
    8 years, 8 months ago
    He has been put their defence is poor. I don't like relying just on attacking potential for defenders. Anyone other than Mikalsen you'd suggest? And has he been playing at CB recently? Why?
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    1. Niemi
      8 years, 8 months ago
      He has been playing CB in pre season because Kippe is out of the team and they have signed new full backs in Megalvis and Haakestad.
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      1. UnitedFan
        8 years, 8 months ago
        Ah thanks. So does he look like he'll stay at CB and is he still a threat from there? I think I heard he scored 2 goals from there in pre-season apparently.
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Tuvalu
8 years, 8 months ago
Anyone feels like commenting on this team sheet:
Hansen (Mcdermott)
Ruud-Lundstrom-Kirkeskov-Granli-Norbye
Njue-Zahid-Midtsjo-Okland-Koomson
Moa-Mos-Sigurdarson
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1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
  8 years, 8 months ago
  Moe more nailed than Granli, same price?
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  1. Tuvalu
    8 years, 8 months ago
    Yeah, just read that. The transfer is made.
    Have also adjusted the team to fit in hedenstad:
    Fernandes/Dyngeland
    Ruud-hedenstad-lundstrom-moe-utvik
    Njie-zahid-midstjo-okland-koomson
    Moa-mos-sigurdarson
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    1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      8 years, 8 months ago
      Lundstrom has bad fixtures, lots of better options for 5.5
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Witty Pun: Not good at this…
8 years, 8 months ago
Rest of team is this, currently on 4-3-3 but could change to 4-4-2

Fernandez - Dyngeland
Ruud Hedenstad Vilsvik Grétarsson - Moe
Nordkvelle Midtsjo Koomson - Njie (most nailed 4.5 I can find)
Bendtner Moa 6.5 Forward

Should I make my third striker Shuaibu? Gives me money to upgrade Njie to a 7.5, possibly Adegbenro if he's fit?
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1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
  8 years, 8 months ago
  My bad I won't be able to afford Njie > Adegbenro even if I do that 🙁
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  1. UnitedFan
    8 years, 8 months ago
    Good team. I'd get Shuaibu and upgrade Njie to someone esle anyway. Strengthen the midfield a bit. Fancy helping out above about best 5.0 defender? 😉
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    1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      8 years, 8 months ago
      I posted a comment but it didn't send and said it was up for review instead...
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      1. UnitedFan
        8 years, 8 months ago
        Haha no bother
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        Witty Pun: Not good at this…
        8 years, 8 months ago
        I'll say it here instead. I don't like Mikalsen and Fernandes both in my team, and Albeck not being nailed annoys me but it means I prefer Grétarsson for that price - plus he's a punty differential unlike the rest of my team which is mostly very template. (Template for the site anyway, my average player ownership is 15 % which isn't too mainstream considering Bendtner bringing that up)
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        UnitedFan
        8 years, 8 months ago
        Thamks. Fair enough on having both Fernandes and Mikalsen. Currently I'm taking the punt on that double-up as I don't have an alternative yet. It's just Aalesund's poor defence that puts me off Gretarsson
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Bellerinmondo
8 years, 8 months ago
Who is your (k) and why?
Thinking of getting Moa in as a good GW1 K option
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1. UnitedFan
  8 years, 8 months ago
  Maybe Zahid. Not sure though
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2. MTPockets
  8 years, 8 months ago
  Pedersen or Moa. Both got goals pre-season, but probably Pedersen as Haugesund conceded more than Viking last season.
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3. VS10_
  8 years, 8 months ago
  Pedersen. Already have the VIF double with Zahid and Moa so I think that's enough without captaincy.
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4. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
  8 years, 8 months ago
  I'm on Moa. Best fixture + form in my team
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Prokoptas
8 years, 8 months ago
Anyone with some insight available to offer an opinion here?

Kristiansen/Wormgoor – depending on injury (Brann) & Ryerson (VIK)
OR
Vilsvik (SIF) & Granli (Stabaek)

Already starting SIF keeper, so not sure about the double-up. However, Vilsvik seems like the better player in a vacuum. Already have Moe so this is for my 3rd & 5th defenders slot (Moe will be 4th). Other two defenders are Ruud & Hedenstad.
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1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
  8 years, 8 months ago
  Moe is currently above Granli in the pecking order, for the same price and team. That being said, probably Vilsvik and Moe over Brann def and Ryerson, depends on the rest of your defence though.
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  1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
    8 years, 8 months ago
    Oh nvm didn't read that last paragraph at all. Sorry about that. No, I wouldn't want two 4.0 defenders especially if one is unlikely to play. If I was you I would probably downgrade the keeper and use the extra money to invest more in the defence. First option for sure.
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2. Prokoptas
  8 years, 8 months ago
  Thanks! I'm still a little at sea with the new squads, so your help is definitely appreciated.
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Boydinho
8 years, 8 months ago
Whats up with Bakenga? Thought he could be a possible top scorer, should i reconsider getting him in?
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1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
  8 years, 8 months ago
  Bendtner
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Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
8 years, 8 months ago
G2G? No Rosenberg defence...

Fernandes
Ruud, Parr, Albeck, Ryerson
Helland, Koomson, Kiss
Bendtner, Pederson, Mortensen

B: McDermott, Henitz, Moe, Okland
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1. UnitedFan
  8 years, 8 months ago
  I'd really advise you to go with a Rosenborg defender, Hedenstad in particular looks almost essential. Do Helland > Midtsjo. The former isn't worth the extra 2.5, especially as he's quite injury prone. Another transfer you could do could be Mortensen > Shuaibu. The latter move would give you the money to do Ryerson (who has bad fixtures) to Hedenstad. The former move allows you to do Albeck (who isn't 100% nailed) to Hedenstad. All in all, I'd recommend getting a Rosenborg defender and Midtsjo over Helland. Also consider Vilsvik over Parr. Both are good pick though, so it's just something to consider. I haven't heard much about Kiss, is he any good?
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  1. UnitedFan
    8 years, 8 months ago
    *Sorry, 'latter move' and 'former move' should be the other way around 🙂
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  2. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
    8 years, 8 months ago
    1) Helland is set to be on all set pieces (not PKs) so has to have the upper hand.
    2) Parr OOP > Vilsvik
    3) Mortensen>Shuaibu
    4) Kiss is my differential 😉
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    1. UnitedFan
      8 years, 8 months ago
      1) Still not worth the extra imo. I'll warn you again about his injury proness 🙂
      2) Fair enough, good pick too
      3) True, but you already have expensive other strikers and need to find cash to get a Rosenborg defender
      4) Nice, anything particularly appealing about him?
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      1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
        8 years, 8 months ago
        Do you/we have a predicted Rosenberg line up? I know it's not on VG Lupen yet.
        
        Beginning to doubt my Kiss pick (other than he takes PKs) lol
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        Niemi
        8 years, 8 months ago
        Hansen
        Hedenstad - Reginiussen - Skjelvik/Rasmussen - Meling/Gerbarch
        Midtsjø - Konradsen - Jensen
        Helland - Bendtner - Bakenga
        
        Jevtovic/Rashani/Vilhjalmson will get some gametime in the front 3. Not sure who's first choice at CB long term out of Skjelvik and Rasmussen. Meling will probably take over the LB spot during the season.
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        UnitedFan
        8 years, 8 months ago
        I don't personally. Though I think I saw someone who knows this league post a likely lineup. He was sure of Hedenstad being starters in defence. There was uncertainty over the others. I don't think Reitan was in there. They play a 433 with Midtsjo and Jensen playing on each side of someone else in the midfield 3. Then the front 3 is Hellend - Bendtner - Jevtovic/Bakenga
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        UnitedFan
        8 years, 8 months ago
        Ah, there he is above me now lol
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        Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
        8 years, 8 months ago
        So Helland on set pieces AND plays in front 3....I'm struggling to see your point about the extra 2.5 lol
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        VS10_
        8 years, 8 months ago
        I didn't catch the whole Brann-game, but Rosenborg attack with so many players that Midstjo was often as advanced as the wingers. They also have weaker coverage at midfield making Midtsjo more likely to play all games. Helland is still a good option, but the price is too much for me from the start. Hedenstad will take the set pieces which are better suited for right foot.
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        Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
        8 years, 8 months ago
        Cool - I'm convinced on Hedenstad! Thanks.
        
        I've done Kiss to Hussain (Hoping he takes future PKs) to allow Ryersen to Hedenstad
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        UnitedFan
        8 years, 8 months ago
        Fair enough 🙂
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8 years, 8 months ago
Will Reitan not play? Supposedly second in line for PKs
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1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
  8 years, 8 months ago
  Rosenberg*
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2. Niemi
  8 years, 8 months ago
  He is a young RB that played 3 matches last year (late when they were cruising the league). Took 1 penalty. Won't start and certainly isn't second in line for PKs.
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  1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
    8 years, 8 months ago
    Thanks! Do you have a predicted line up?
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    1. Niemi
      8 years, 8 months ago
      Hansen
      Hedenstad - Reginiussen - Skjelvik/Rasmussen - Meling/Gerbarch
      Midtsjø - Konradsen - Jensen
      Helland - Bendtner - Bakenga
      
      Jevtovic/Rashani/Vilhjalmson will get some gametime in the front 3. Not sure who's first choice at CB long term out of Skjelvik and Rasmussen. Meling will probably take over the LB spot during the season.
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UnitedFan
8 years, 8 months ago
Are the times on the website GMT or Norwegian time? So is the deadline 5:00 GMT or something else? Same for the kick-off times
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1. Niemi
  8 years, 8 months ago
  Deadline 4:00 GMT.
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  1. UnitedFan
    8 years, 8 months ago
    Grand. So basically every time is 1 hour back GMT
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Prokoptas
8 years, 8 months ago
After more research into Norwegian football than I ever thought likely to do this time last month, my current team is:

Origi & Fernandes (to be assured of Brann GK coverage)
Ruud Kristiansen Hedenstad (Ryerson Moe)
Zahid Midtsjo Koomson Okland (Sorli)
Bendtner Pedersen Shuaibu

I feel like I'm a little top-heavy - any suggested moves?

And to those who know far more than I, are there better 4.5 DEF and MID options than Ryerson and Sorli?
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1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
  8 years, 8 months ago
  Hate to break it to you... Fernandez and Origi don't play for Brann... Yeah Bendtner + Pedersen is really draining your funds but I like your team in general. I personally wouldn't play both Shuaibu and Okland.
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  1. Prokoptas
    8 years, 8 months ago
    Sorry, that's a brain fart on my part. I've been looking at these team names for too long today...
    
    And thanks for the feedback - I'll take another spin.
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2. UnitedFan
  8 years, 8 months ago
  Maybe downgrade Pedersen and upgrade Okland. Utvik > Ryerson as a 4.5 defender imo, the former has tough initial fixtures. Coly is another 4.5 defender you can consider. Those GKs play for Lillestrom.
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  1. UnitedFan
    8 years, 8 months ago
    Sorry, Ryerson has tough initial fixtures, not Utvik
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TheBabyfacedAssassin
8 years, 8 months ago
Any 4.0 DF guaranteed starter other then Moe?
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1. UnitedFan
  8 years, 8 months ago
  Don't think so
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2. VS10_
  8 years, 8 months ago
  Amrani (also Stabaek) has played a bit pre-season, but . Stabaek didn't post their final friendly line up, but found it on their forum: Sayoba, Skogseid, Skjønsberg, Race, Moe, El-amrani- Vetlesen - Ba - Njie, Ohi Brochman
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  1. VS10_
    8 years, 8 months ago
    (continuing from but) otherwise need some injuries to weaker teams for more 4.0m options to come available.
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Bunk Moreland
8 years, 8 months ago
So Bendtner didn't start yesterdays Charity Shield, is he likely to be eased into action? If so, he I would expect his price to drop a lot as the masses sell him for a starter...

Anyone in the know?
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1. Niemi
  8 years, 8 months ago
  He'll start this weekend, but GW2 is midweek and GW3 next weekend. Doubt he'll start all 3 IMO.
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  1. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
    8 years, 8 months ago
    This is a worry - Can see him being rested for the easiest of the 3 being GW2!
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  2. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
    8 years, 8 months ago
    Is this sufficient reason to not buy though
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    1. Niemi
      8 years, 8 months ago
      Yes could see him being rested in GW2. I'm going without him, but it's a big risk indeed. His high ownership could punish me big time.
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VS10_
8 years, 8 months ago
Norwegian reporter @ESNJonas tweeted about the scout league so about 40 more Norwegians joined. 😀

He also knows that Fejzullahu (S08) will be 6.5m when added. I'll start with Omoijuanfo who is definitely nailed and monitor the S08 situation.
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1. Niemi
  8 years, 8 months ago
  Fejzullahu at 6.5 could be interesting. That's a no-go right now though.
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2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
  8 years, 8 months ago
  Just logged on, is that 'Erton'?
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  1. VS10_
    8 years, 8 months ago
    Yes. I tried asking you about him couple of days ago 🙂
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3. Team Cruel
  8 years, 8 months ago
  Oh dear. He's spoon feeding the casuals 😀
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4. Boydinho
  8 years, 8 months ago
  Oh nice price there. Could turn out good.
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Team Cruel
8 years, 8 months ago
http://video.eurosport.no/fotball/eliteserien/2017/vraker-bendtner-han-er-ikke-min-kaptein-i-helga_vid966946/video.shtml

30 minute GW1 preview. It's in Norwegian though.
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1. UnitedFan
  8 years, 8 months ago
  How's it going Cruel? 🙂 Mind if I pose another question?
  
  A) Vilsvik + Mikalsen (already have Fernandes)
  
  B) Wormgoor + Rosted
  
  Currently on A despite the double-up as I think it's better value. Don't mind having a differential double-up like that as I think both of them are good pick individually and I can't see to find an alternative. Or is there a better defender at 5.0? Don't fancy Gretarsson
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  1. Niemi
    8 years, 8 months ago
    I really don't fancy Mikalsen at 5.0 when you can get the attacking full backs Megalvis and Haakenstad at 4.5. He does have an eye for goal though. In the preview above one of the experts say Mikalsen is the CB who goes up for the corners, while the other CB Amundsen (4.5) stay back.
    
    I'm going Albeck from Sarpsborg. Should be a starter, but could lose his place if he doesn't perform.
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    1. UnitedFan
      8 years, 8 months ago
      Yeah, I heard Mikalsen has good goal threat. I want to get the most out of a Lillestrom defender, so am on him at the moment. Team Cruel said earlier how he thinks Lillestrom assets are underpriced due to their poor finish last season, which was below par for them. Regarding Albeck, it's just that he's not 100% nailed that's putting me off.
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  2. Team Cruel
    8 years, 8 months ago
    I think Vilsvik is head and shoulders above the other options there so A.
    
    Nakkim at 5 could be an option. Otherwise you could always go for someone at 4.5 if the rest of your defence is strong. Ryerson, Utvik etc.
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    1. UnitedFan
      8 years, 8 months ago
      Thanks. That's what I was thinking. Don't fancy Nakkim. Rest of my defence is: Ruud - Hedenstad - Vilsvik - Moe
      Keepers are McDermott and Fernandes
      
      Would you then get Mikalsen or go cheaper and get Utvik?
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      1. Team Cruel
        8 years, 8 months ago
        Utvik. Saves extra .5 and avoids the double up.
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        UnitedFan
        8 years, 8 months ago
        Grand, thanks. Is he someone I can play every week or will I rotate him with Moe/Shuaibu?
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        Team Cruel
        8 years, 8 months ago
        Rotator probably. Sogndal don't concede many so could be a decent option for most weeks.
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        UnitedFan
        8 years, 8 months ago
        Thanks very much once again.
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2. VS10_
  8 years, 8 months ago
  When you have watched it tell us, not so fluent in Norwegian, what he says about giving out the bonus points.
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  1. Team Cruel
    8 years, 8 months ago
    You aren't fluent in Norwegian? That's disappointing! Even Isac Elliot speaks Norwegian fluently (don't ask how I know who that is).
    
    Will post a summary if I bother watching. Usually I find shows like these extremely boring as they only provide general info and not too many in depth discussions.
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    1. VS10_
      8 years, 8 months ago
      Haha. This is the first time I'm actually annoyed that I didn't take Swedish lessons in school more seriously. Bad Swedish = very bad Norwegian.
      
      If I understood correctly he was asked about it very early on.
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  2. MrKlin of Norway
    8 years, 8 months ago
    They are more or less dogging him since he is one of the commentators who will be giving bonus points, the big joke being "who do you have in your team then, shoe-in max bonus".... not really that funny 🙂
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    1. VS10_
      8 years, 8 months ago
      ok, nothing more than that then. thx.
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8 years, 8 months ago
BONUS POINTS
After a fight is finished, the experts from Eurosport pick out the match, three players and give these bonus points in the game. 3 points go to the Match, 2 points goes to the second best and 1 point goes to the third best.

Love a subjective competition lol
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1. Boydinho
  8 years, 8 months ago
  FPL is like a lottery though, ain't better imo. Sometimes it feels like anyone has a chance to grab bonus after a game.
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2. UnitedFan
  8 years, 8 months ago
  I'd prefer a more accurate BPS system rather than an 'eye-test' like that tbh
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Boydinho
8 years, 8 months ago
Will try again:

Whats up with Bakenga? Isn't he nailed on? Remember him from when he moved to Belgium at age 19/20 and thought he would have a chance for top scorer after checking his stats from last year.
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1. Niemi
  8 years, 8 months ago
  No, he's not nailed. Should start most matches, but Rosenborg play 4-3-3 and I guess he'll get most of his game time as a winger.
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  1. Boydinho
    8 years, 8 months ago
    Good player but not worth 10.5 then. Thanks.
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    1. Niemi
      8 years, 8 months ago
      Keep an eye on him though. Anyone who's nailed in that Rosenborg front 3 will score lots of points.
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2. UnitedFan
  8 years, 8 months ago
  Not nailed as Bendtner has arrived. Could play in one of the front three, but has competition from Jovtevic who scored the other day
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3. Niemi
  8 years, 8 months ago
  Biggest problem is Bendtner arriving and his price (10.5).
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Niemi
8 years, 8 months ago
I think this is my final draft and lineup for the weekend. Captaining one of Pedersen and Moa. Probably Moa on form.

Fernandes
Hedenstad - Ruud - Vilsvik - Albeck
Zahid - Midtsjø - Koomson - Sigurdarson
Marcus Pedersen - Abdellaoue

Bench: Dyngeland, Njie, Shuaibu, Moe

Opted for Njie over a 4.5 bench fodder as I think there could be some rotation over the first 3 gameweeks (3 games in a week) and we could need a decent bench.
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1. UnitedFan
  8 years, 8 months ago
  Good team overall. And good reasoning for Njie as your fifth mid. Are we able to keep Shuaibu on the bench every week? He won't sting us that often will he? Going without Bendtner is a big risk, but one you're obviously willing to take. What's the appeal of Sigurdarson?
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  1. Niemi
    8 years, 8 months ago
    Not sure on Shuaibu. If he doesn't perform he could easily be benched at FKH, if he performs I will consider starting him. Most likely I'll wildcard after 3-6 gameweeks anyway.
    
    Sigurdarson is a talented winger on Tromsø. Impressed in pre-season from what I've heard. On penalties as well. 3 goals 5 assist in 26 last year. Decent value for 6.5 IMO.
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    1. UnitedFan
      8 years, 8 months ago
      Will keep an eye on Shuaibu too then, thanks. Fair enough on Sigurdarson.
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    2. Sleep Talk
      8 years, 8 months ago
      Ah alright, Sigurdarson sounds promising. Not a big fan of the 6.5m bracket really.. Are Jradi, Braaten or Nwakali any good options?
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      1. Niemi
        8 years, 8 months ago
        I don't have extended knowledge on Jradi and Strømsgodset, but I've heard most players in the midfield are prone to rotation (too many options). Braaten should start most matches, but don't get many goals or assist these days. Barely know anything about Nwakali, besides the fact that he's on loan from Manchester City to Sogndal.
        
        I think Sigurdarson are a safer pick than the ones you mentioned. Nguen and Riski could be value at 7.0, but prone to rotation as well. Adegbenro is one of the most talented players in Eliteserien, but at 7.5 he is a bit steeper than the other players mentioned (and an injury doubt for the weekend). Mjelde is involved in a lot at Sandefjord, but they are a poor team.
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2. Sleep Talk
  8 years, 8 months ago
  We have very similar teams atm!
  
  I'm on Rosted and Wormgoor instead of Vilsvik and Albeck, but depending on team news this weekend I could make the switch..
  Our other difference is the Sigurdarson+Pedersen combo. I'm still not convinced who to get for those two spots. Have been looking at Mos+S.Svendsen and E.U.Andersen+B.Sigurdarson. I'd really want Pedersen, but I'm struggling to find a decent 6.5m mid.
  
  Without looking like I'm trying to copy your line-up, what's made you go for Sigurdarson in midfield?
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  1. Niemi
    8 years, 8 months ago
    Sigurdarson is nailed on, on penalties and as far as I have heard he's been good in pre-season. Svendsen and Ulland Andersen are tempting me as well, but as far as I've heard they could be rotated (at least in the first gameweeks with the tight schedule). Also one of the experts in the video above said Sigurdarson was almost essential. He is probably exaggerating, but it made the decision easier.
    
    B. Sigurdarson and Mos could be just as good as Pedersen. I could see the case for going with a more expensive midfielder and Mos/Sigurdarson instead of Pedersen.
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    1. Sleep Talk
      8 years, 8 months ago
      What I like about going with say Svendsen or Andersen is that I can easily shift them to someone else in between gameweeks. If I'm tempted by Adegbenro or Zekhnini for mid week then it's an easy trade. A 6.5m mid really limits me.
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      1. Niemi
        8 years, 8 months ago
        That's true. I think I've made up my mind, but I could have another opinion tomorrow or Saturday.
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    2. MTPockets
      8 years, 8 months ago
      "said Sigurdarson was almost essential". Aaahh don't say that, he was in my first draft hours and hours of google translate ago...
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      1. Niemi
        8 years, 8 months ago
        The guy who said that is an expert and commentator though, so I'm not sure how much he actually knows about Fantasy and what "essential" means. He is one of the guys who is going to hand out bonus points though.
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        MTPockets
        8 years, 8 months ago
        Eliteserien Towers said that? Hmmm
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        Niemi
        8 years, 8 months ago
        It's the commentators/experts that hand out the bonus points.
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        MTPockets
        8 years, 8 months ago
        I'm sort of kidding, but bp can add up to a lot in fpl. So it's a factor if he could be a commentator darling.
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        Niemi
        8 years, 8 months ago
        Yes. He's expected to do well. I hardly saw anything of Tromsø last year, but I know he was injured quite a bit. Could have had a much better season if he was injury free all the time.
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        MTPockets
        8 years, 8 months ago
        When I looked into him previously, compared well for the price. The issue was games & alternatives for 6m. Last year's stats (ignoring pre-season):
        
        *Sigurdarson (TIL, 6.5m) - 3G/5A, 12 starts/12 subbed on.
        Thrándarson (AAFK, 6.5m) - 3G/5A, 23 starts/6 subbed on.
        Jradi (SIF, 6.5m) - 4G/2A, 26 starts @ LSK.
        Nwakali (SOG, 6.5m) - 3G/4A, 21 starts/1 subbed on @ Start.
        Barmen (BRA, 6.5m) - 5G/0A, 24 starts/1 subbed on.
        Udoji (LSK, 6m) - 6G (overseas)
        Ibrahim (VIK, 6m) - 2G/6A, 25 starts.
        Kassi (STB, 6m) - 4G/1A, 21 starts/2 subbed on.
        Ernemann (VIK, 5.5m) - 4G/2A, 19 starts @ S08.
        Nielsen (S08, 5.5m) - 2G/4A, 23 starts/5 subbed on.
        
        Not sure I can afford him now anyway.
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Chucky
8 years, 8 months ago
Can someone post the template Norway FPL team please? Thanks 🙂
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1. Team Cruel
  8 years, 8 months ago
  Template is hard to predict. Your squad core should consist of a lot of these players:
  
  Fernandes - Dyngeland - McDermott
  Ruud - Hedenstad - Vilsvik/Parr - Wormgoor - Lundstrøm - Gretarsson - Ryerson - Moe
  Jensen - Zahid - Midtsjø - Nordkvelle - Koomson - Udoji - Njie
  Bendtner - Pedersen - Moa - Mos - Sigurdarson - Omo - Shuaibu
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  1. Chucky
    8 years, 8 months ago
    thanks mate
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  2. Eden Hazardous
    8 years, 8 months ago
    Patrick Mortensen. 😕 😉
    Also , Adegnebro.
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UnitedFan
8 years, 8 months ago
Has there been any news to suggest McDermott will start? How likely a starter is he?
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Team Cruel
8 years, 8 months ago
Anyone else tempted to bench Ruud?
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1. UnitedFan
  8 years, 8 months ago
  Attacking threat too much to bench, no? In FPL, I play expensive defenders week in, week out, regardless of fixture. For Ruud, it doesn't seem right benching a player that is deemed 'essential'.
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rakdaddy
8 years, 8 months ago
So for last spot Mortensen or omo? Got 7.0 mill max.
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1. MTPockets
  8 years, 8 months ago
  Not sure. Omo has form but both look ok:
  
  Mortensen: 3G pre-season (from 9 games). 5G/3A, 21 starts/5 subbed on in 2016 (1840 minutes)
  Omoijuanfo: 6G pre-season (from 9 games). 4G/2A, 15 starts/13 subbed on in 2016 (1622 minutes).
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Lawrø
8 years, 8 months ago
Pick three for your starting team.

A) Abdellaoue
B) Bendtner
C) Helland
D) Zahid

I just can't make my mind up on this 🙁
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1. Team Cruel
  8 years, 8 months ago
  ABD
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2. UnitedFan
  8 years, 8 months ago
  ABD, then Midtsjo +2.5 instead of Helland
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  1. Lawrø
    8 years, 8 months ago
    I just can't shake the assessment that Helland is the Alexis Sanchez of this game... I almost want him more than any of the other three 🙁
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    1. UnitedFan
      8 years, 8 months ago
      The thing is he's apparently quite injury prone, so he's the Alexis Sanchez of this game if fit. 'If' fit. And Midtsjo isn't too shabby and alternative, he's arguably better value.
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3. Eden ACCOUNT CLOSED
  8 years, 8 months ago
  Why is everyone so keen on Adbelloue? At 9.5 ish in a poor team....
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  1. UnitedFan
    8 years, 8 months ago
    Valerenga aren't a poor team. At least not attacking wise. Attack minded manager
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  2. MTPockets
    8 years, 8 months ago
    8G from 6 games pre-season.
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4. Gav's Gunners
  8 years, 8 months ago
  I've left Lord out and gone Hellend and Midtsjo.
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  1. UnitedFan
    8 years, 8 months ago
    Not scared of his ownership?
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    1. MTPockets
      8 years, 8 months ago
      I am. May still shoehorn him in. Only the fixture congestion putting me off.
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      1. UnitedFan
        8 years, 8 months ago
        Fair enough, but even if he gets rested, half the managers will be in the same boat as you
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        MTPockets
        8 years, 8 months ago
        Concede I'll be getting another Rosenborg player in soon, just want it to be the right one.
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        UnitedFan
        8 years, 8 months ago
        I'm going with Hedenstad - Midtsjo - Bendtner
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5. Gav's Gunners
  8 years, 8 months ago
  Slightly but Im happy with the way my team looks without him. Just have to hope he doesn't go goal crazy and starts slow.
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  1. UnitedFan
    8 years, 8 months ago
    Big risk but fair enough
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Dunkin
8 years, 8 months ago
RMT (0,5 ITB)

Fernandes - Dyngeland
Ruud - Parr - Albech - Ryerson - Moe
Jensen - Zayid - Midtsjø - Njie - Sødlund
Pedersen - Abdellaoue - Lindberg
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1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
  8 years, 8 months ago
  Looks solid mate.
  
  I'd like a strong back three so I'd be upgrading albech to vilsvik or hedenstead.
  
  But I think Jensen is killing that idea for you.
  Maybe move Jensen on as I think midtsjo will outscore him for 2M less....
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2. UnitedFan
  8 years, 8 months ago
  Albeck isn't 100% nailed. Ryerson has tough initial fixtures, but maybe you can keep him on the bench for those. Going without Bendtner is a big risk because of his ownership.
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  1. UnitedFan
    8 years, 8 months ago
    Also, maybe consider Vilsvik over Parr. Both are good options, but just consider him
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3. Dunkin
  8 years, 8 months ago
  Thanks for both inputs. I've changed Albech with Rosted. I might go for Vilsvik over Parr. I'll check the stats more closely.
  
  I don't like tying too much money up in the defense. If this was FPL I would have thought it was insane choosing even two 6+ players. Some good, cheaper options will probably appear after the first few rounds anyways.
  
  I know it's a risk not picking Bendtner, and that I might regret it. But after yesterdays game I'm not convinced about his form. I also think it's a rotation risk in the start with three games in one week. He'll most likely end up in my team once the league has settled a bit.
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MTPockets
8 years, 8 months ago
Think this is it. Bench not great, but distribution to allow Pedersen/Omoi > Bendtner/4.5m for one hit if necessary.

Fernandes
Ruud Hedenstad Lundstrom
Midtsjo Zahid Koomson Sigurdarson
Pedersen Moa Omoijuanfo

Dyngeland, Ryerson, Sarr, Moe
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1. UnitedFan
  8 years, 8 months ago
  Strong team. Maybe look for another 4.5 instead of Ryerson, or maybe you can just keep him on the bench for them. Is 5.5 a good price for a Valerenga defender or is it too much?
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  1. MTPockets
    8 years, 8 months ago
    Ryerson. Struggled on 4.5m def. Recalled an earlier post about his maybe playing further forward. We'll see.
    Lundstrom. Maybe - depends how defence fares this year from what I've read. 6A last season.
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    1. UnitedFan
      8 years, 8 months ago
      Good points.
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J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
8 years, 8 months ago
Ok I finally feel settled.... Really looking forward to this actually, it's a nice change from FPL.

How am I looking ladies and gentlemen?

Fernandes (Mcdermott)

Hedenstad, Rudd, Vilsvik (Ryerson, moe)

Zahid, nordkvelle, midtsjo, Komsomol (johansen)

Pedersen (K), sigurdarsen, shuaibu
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1. UnitedFan
  8 years, 8 months ago
  Ryerson to Utvik
  Eveything esle is good apart from no Bwendtner, but, whatever gloats your boat.
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  1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
    8 years, 8 months ago
    Thanks for the feedback!
    
    Why do you recommend utvik over ryerson? I only ask as I don't know much about utvik but I know ryerson is an OOP def.
    
    Yea no bendtner just because of the 4 games in 10 days he has. If I need him il just wildcard, but I think the balance of my team will outscore him in these first 10 days. (I hope anyway haha!).
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    1. UnitedFan
      8 years, 8 months ago
      Excuse the spelling mistakes there. I was in a rush. Ryerson has poor fixtures at the start and Sogndal apparently have one of the better defences. I think he's decent value for the price. But maybe you won't mind keeping Ryerson on the bench for the tough fixtures. Fair enough on Bendtner. I just think if he is rested, half the managers in the game are in the same boat as you.
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      1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
        8 years, 8 months ago
        True I get your point about the high ownership.
        
        But when half the FPL don't have him playing, I will have pedersen or sigurgasen hopefully scoring for me.....
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      2. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
        8 years, 8 months ago
        Oh and thanks for the utvik tip, I have put him in.
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2. MTPockets
  8 years, 8 months ago
  Looks good. Don't know of Komsomol. Agree Johansen best 4.5m mid that I could find (getting minutes at least).
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  1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
    8 years, 8 months ago
    Sorry iPhone auto correct I meant koomson.
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UnitedFan
8 years, 8 months ago
Latest draft:

Fernandes
Ruud - Hedenstad - Vilsvik - Utvik
Midtsjo - Nordkvelle - Koomson - Zahid
Bamba - Bendtner

McDermott - Moe - Johansen - Shuaibu
0.5 itb
- I know Bamba has tough fixtures at the start, but don't know any other alternatives for that price.
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1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
  8 years, 8 months ago
  Your looking solid.
  
  I like the 4 At the back.
  
  Strong midfield.
  
  I would go omoi over bamba personally..... but what do I know!
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  1. UnitedFan
    8 years, 8 months ago
    Will consider Omoi, thanks. What's his appeal?
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    1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      8 years, 8 months ago
      Strong preseason form, 6 goals in 9 games
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      1. UnitedFan
        8 years, 8 months ago
        How about the team he plays in? Any good on the attacking front?
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        Witty Pun: Not good at this…
        8 years, 8 months ago
        Stabaek? Idk bro. Someone on here said "Usually better in attack than defence, although better defensively last season"
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        UnitedFan
        8 years, 8 months ago
        haha, will consider. Thanks again
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2. Speédy
  8 years, 8 months ago
  ajeti and lehne olsen 6.5 options
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  1. UnitedFan
    8 years, 8 months ago
    What's their appeal?
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    1. Speédy
      8 years, 8 months ago
      just alternative options,both are nailed imo,and have better fixtures than bamba
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      1. UnitedFan
        8 years, 8 months ago
        Thanks How about their pre-season form? Any good?
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        Witty Pun: Not good at this…
        8 years, 8 months ago
        Lehne 4 goals 7 games
        Ajeti 5 in 8
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        UnitedFan
        8 years, 8 months ago
        Thanks.
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        Witty Pun: Not good at this…
        8 years, 8 months ago
        Here's preseason form in a dodgy format... Kamper is game and Mal is goal XD
        https://twitter.com/Jaudun/status/846350450010009600
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        UnitedFan
        8 years, 8 months ago
        Sound pal, thanks
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3. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
  8 years, 8 months ago
  Lehne Olsen?
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  1. UnitedFan
    8 years, 8 months ago
    Any good?
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    1. Witty Pun: Not good at this…
      8 years, 8 months ago
      Supposed to be. Personally I don't fancy him. Kastrati an option at 6.0
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      1. UnitedFan
        8 years, 8 months ago
        Thanks. Will consider all of Omoi, Ajeti and him
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      2. MTPockets
        8 years, 8 months ago
        Think he's been cut.
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4. MTPockets
  8 years, 8 months ago
  Good balance considering Bendtner. Haven't got my head around idea of prioritising 4 at the back yet, but defence is strong and could be right with that approach. Fwds a risk as you say.
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  1. UnitedFan
    8 years, 8 months ago
    Thanks for the feedback. I'll consider alternatives to Bamba. I think everything else is sorted though
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