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The Numbers Game- Arteta Under Analysis

3 September 2011 2357 comments
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The transfer of Mikel Arteta to Arsenal this week has many a Fantasy manager eyeing up the new Gunners midfielder. Priced at just 8.0 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL), Arteta looks, potentially, a real value for money option this season, bringing a much-needed maturity to the Arsenal playmaker role in light of Cesc Fabregas’ departure to Barcelona.

In today’s Members Article, we delve into the statistics from last season, looking at a variety of factors to ascertain whether they offer a hint at just what Arteta could offer Arsenal –and, of course, Fantasy managers- in the campaign ahead:

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  1. Dub
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    My current dilema: I have 10m to spend on a midfielder and it will be Nasri, Silva or Arteta - I already have Dzeko and no Arsenal players. Who would you go with?

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    1. Random_Guy
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Out of those, I'd go with Silva.

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    2. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Young. See above for stats.

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  2. J0E
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Following the transfer deadline I'm sensing the same kind of bandwagoning that went on pre season and prompted so many to get Taarabt, Sinclair etc in.

    Lots of talk about 'how do I get Arteta in' etc. As yet we have no idea where Arteta will play. He has no Arsenal stats to back him up so anyone getting him should consider his transfer in a risk in FPL terms.

    For me he is a wait and see.

    I've got 2 frees this week, but I'm planning one to get Dzeko in for Bent - I'm not even that bothered if he is rotated occasionally. His second season stats at all his clubs are eye watering.

    Saving my 2 for gw5 when I'll know a little more about where Barton, SWP, Arteta, Adebayor, Bellamy etc fit in and perform in their new teams.

    I also suspect anyone wildcarding this week may regret it considering all these unknowns that have arisen post deadline.

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    1. Forest4Life
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Agreed

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    2. Dub
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I have 2 frees this week as well, Torres to Dzeko was one of them and like you the rotation doesn't concern me much.

      As for Arteta - valid points however I think the risk that he's NOT worth 8m at Arsenal is actually quite low. We've seen this week how quickly prices can rise and at this stage of the season I think it's acceptable to take a few chances to get ahead of the game.

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    3. jimski
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      +1 - can't understand playing a wc now. Too many unknowns.

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    4. Zod
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Arsenal's fixtures mixed with Arteta's proven FF potential means he's not a huge risk at £8m.

      It's him or Walcott for me, but both need a points hit to fund them. It's the time of the season to take them I feel.

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      1. si
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        You will be relying a lot more on Arteta's points from open play. Which aren't great. Admittedly he will be surrounded by better players but he is definitely one that can wait. I would love Walcott this week. Fancy him to tear Swansea one.

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        1. Zod
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Fair points and I'm partially inclined to wait and see with him. But Swansea (h) is as juicy as it gets and Wenger surely has to play him. I'd expect him to take dead balls on the opposite side to Van Persie and he's now got a massive Per to aim at.

          We're all hoping the Arteta from the end of the 09-10 season can return, when he went points crazy. Maybe that guy's gone for good.

          Walcott could score heavily this week, you're right.

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    5. Back on the horse
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      good post but... how do i get arteta in?

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    6. jimnastics
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Uh ohhhh!! Looks like someone secretely wishes they played their wildcard, and is now trying to justify not doing it!!

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  3. Real Champion
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Is there anyone who has a main defender, a good defender, and then 3 cheapies to chose from. Then you have 2 5.0 million mids and then you splash the cash on the rest of your team?

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    1. Dirty_Harry
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Something like that. Have a look below. 4 high price mids with good attackers

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    2. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      One main def and 4 pure and virtuous ubercheaps. Only 3 defs needed.

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    3. Random_Guy
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Yes!! My team is:
      Given, Vorm
      Bosingwa, Kompany, Simpson, Caulker, Gabbidon
      Young, Silva, Arteta, Moses, Dyer
      Suarez, Dzeko, Rooney

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  4. Jafalad
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Right lads...Rugby World Cup...5 days to go!

    I've set up a league for us all on this site: http://www.virtualrugby.jimungo.com

    All you have to do is register, click on International Rugby, make your picks (takes less than 30 seconds) and join the group, Jafa's Lads.

    Best of luck!

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  5. Real Champion
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Kompany or Bosingwa?

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    1. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      noone

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    2. Dirty_Harry
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Bosingwa all day. Strange question tbh

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    3. teddy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Both.

      But if you have to choose, City are playing much more attacking football this season, so probably won't match last year in the CS stakes.

      Bosingwa also offers greater attacking returns, but is more of a rotation risk.

      So, Bosingwa for now, but keep an eye on him for injuries and rotation once the CL starts.

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  6. Dirty_Harry
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Yes! The young price rise has now allowed me to create the team. Think will get me back on track. What do you think

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    1. Dirty_Harry
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Lol with team....

      Given (vorm)

      Bosingwa, enrique, Johnson (wolves) (de leat Simpson)

      Nasri, Walcott, arteta, mata (dyer)

      Rooney sturridge dzeko

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      1. Real Champion
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Very good (a lot like mine) but is Sturridge gonna play for Chelsea?

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        1. Dirty_Harry
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          I think he will and if not. There's plenty of options around him. There's a couple gambles in there but nothing that can't be solved with a transfer

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          1. Retro
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            Goodness, you've had a bad start to the season, Harry!

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            1. Dirty_Harry
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              That's an understatement

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            2. Jafalad
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              Rub it in why don't ya! 😡

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      2. jimski
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Arteta AND Walcott?

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        1. Zod
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Overkill.

          Assuming your strikeforce is set, Go with Walcott if you must have Arsenal coverage this week but Arteta should bring a consistent haul of points. Fabregasian numbers are unrealistic, however.

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          1. Dirty_Harry
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            Hence having both

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            1. Zod
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              It's your team.

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      3. J0E
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        see my thoughts above re arteta...big risk as no Arsenal stats to back him up. I'd prefer to save some money and go for Jarvis until you know how Arteta will perform with his new team.
        Same with Sturridge...how sparingly will he be used...we just don't know.

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        1. Dirty_Harry
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Agree with you mate. I do like taking a few points and really think avb has been waiting for sturridge to become available.

          Arteta and Walcott was the result of trying to decide between Rooney or young or rvp or Walcott + arteta. I liking the odds of getting points from the Swansea match with both

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          1. Dirty_Harry
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            Punts

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            1. Low-Life
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              Watch your mouth.

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      4. Dub
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Could be the best I've seen. Nice

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        1. Dirty_Harry
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah I'll bet a fiver with you that I score 40-45 points

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  7. pleccy
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Do we know what the Newcastle and QPR back line will be now?

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    1. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      New should be: C'cini, Saylor, Simpson and Santon.

      QPR: with Ferdinand joining it looks a battle between Gabbidon and Hall for the other CB.

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      1. pleccy
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        thanks! You gotta feel for Ryan Taylor. Has is probably asking himself what he has to do to get in to the first XI!

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      2. pleccy
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        what about QPR's full backs? Young nailed on i presume? Orr out of the picture?

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        1. Jafalad
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Not sure on the fbs but Orr looks vulnerable now.

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    2. teddy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Consensus is Newcastle: l to r Santon Coloccini STaylor Simpson

      QPR probably: Traore AFerdinand Gabbidon/Hall LYoung

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  8. Real Champion
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    A) Kompany and Young
    B) Bosingwa and Silva

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    1. pleccy
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      B

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    2. Zod
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      B

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  9. The Finnisher
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Is Smalling nailed on?

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    1. Jake9
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I've been wanting to find this out to. I wouldn't say he is nailed on but he is close to it IMO.

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  10. Real Champion
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Best 6.5 million or lower mid? Already have Sinclair, Jarvis and Brunt.

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    1. Zod
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      You kinda have the only ones worth having.

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    2. Retro
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Sounds like someone with too many cheap midfielders for shizzle.

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      1. The Finnisher
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        + 1
        You need at least 2 good ones, not hard to fit em in

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        1. si
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          I am struggling with too many cheap mids myself. Was convince there was so much grea value but they have all pretty much failed. I never go too big on defence but Baines, Kompany and Bos is overkill at the moment. Want to sell Baines but jus cannot do it over the next 2 weeks, especially now Arteta has gone.

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          1. Zod
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            I've got Baines, Kompany and Bosingwa and I don't think it's overkill. Not yet, at least. Baines is the one most under threat but you just know if you take him out he'll score big.

            That's why he feels like a season-keeper (a phrase I don't like using).

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            1. si
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              If I am honest I just don't find FPL as exciting unless I have loads of big attacking names spread across all the big teams. I hate watching games and not having a big FPL interest likely to score attacking points. Walters and Moses are the only cheap mid I am happy to stick by at the moment.

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              1. Zod
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                14 years, 5 months ago

                I know what you mean but I'm more interested in whatever brings in the most points.

                I've got Walters and fear he's for the chop with Stoke's new arrivals up top. Which is a shame as he's the ultimate OOP.

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    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Henderson, imo.

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  11. Kingston
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Jarvis or brunt? Or any other mf for 6.5?

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    1. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Brunt and Henderson

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      1. The Finnisher
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Henderson? no
        Brunt IMO

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        1. Kingston
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Thanks guys. I like brunt's fixtures. Him it is then

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          1. jimski
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            or Cabaye -= good fixtures too, and apparently on some set pieces

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        2. OPTA FPL
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Why no Henderson?
          Did you see him played vs Bolton last week? a beast in midfield

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          1. The Finnisher
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            I just think Brunt is a better option with Gerrard eventualy coming back.
            Dont you think?

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            1. Jake9
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              Agree wif JackAttack on that one,

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            2. Zod
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              Yes, Gerrard's return will impact on either Adam or more likely Henderson.

              He wasn't that good against Bolton, tidy finish aside. Rukawa doesn't seem the sharpest tool in the box.

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  12. Made of Stone
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Hi Guys, would you w/c or use 2x freebies this week? I'm concerned at price rises & want to downgrade Cashley and Malouda, to Bos & Mata.
    Given/Ruddy
    Smalling; Cashley; RTaylor; De Laet; kompany
    Ramsey; Malouda; Silva; Moses; Cleverley
    Rooney; Suarez AJ

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    1. Zod
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I'd be more worried about wasting a forward slot with Andy Johnson.

      You need big hitters up there, not benchwarmers. Do what it takes to upgrade him.

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      1. Made of Stone
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah, AJ was a punt which hasn't paid off - would you say w/c to re-arrange to get someone like Dzeko then, since BPs seem all about goals, not performance this year.

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        1. Zod
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          It's too early in the day for me to consider exact moves but perhaps do three changes and incur a four-point hit.

          No need to wildcard I don't think.

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    2. Dirty_Harry
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Your two free transfer suggestions sound good

      You really need to save your wc for when you are really struggling like can't field 11 players etc..

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    3. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Concern yourself with the right players first; player values will then look after itself.

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      1. Made of Stone
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Jafalad - the right players mean wc but its so early in the season - have you used yours yet?

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        1. Jafalad
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          No not yet, too early. Second Int break is better imo as we will have a better idea of player performances, reliability, etc, etc.

          Right players may indeed need wc but I think you have missed the boat this time round.

          Your team is fine though - leave as is.

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  13. mccleaningreen
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    ok so i have yaya at the moment and i want to know if de jong will play next week, and maybe yaya will play in a more attacking role? should i just sell yaya? cheers

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    1. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I'd hang onto Yaya-he had 10 shots on goal last home game v SWN. Looks like he may play a very attacking role for home games.

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      1. Esalman
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        i did persist with yaya for gw2-3. but realized nasri/silva will always be more profitable.

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    2. Dirty_Harry
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I think he'll be playing defensively for a while tbh

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    3. Real Champion
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Sell him for Arteta.

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      1. mccleaningreen
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        dunno about Arteta as i already have RVP. dont wanna invest in more arsenal players tbh

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      2. OPTA FPL
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Arteta is shit

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        1. si
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Constructive.

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        2. Lanley Staurel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Go find another forum where they enjoy your pigeon English abuse ridden drivel.

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          1. Low-Life
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            Pigeon English?

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  14. si
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    I can guarantee there will be an injury prior to the next GW that ruins a lot of plans and transfers. RVP the most likely contender unfortunately. Would make life easier not having to worry about him though.

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  15. Retro
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    What do the stats say about Lampard, o stat readers?

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    1. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      BMI = 37

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      1. jimski
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        😀

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      2. Low-Life
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        I think they meant cup size.

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Double D? 😉

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  16. Super-Hans
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Vorm - Given
    Simpson - Kompany - Baines - Enrique - Bosingwa
    Lampard - Moses - Sessegnon - Ramsey - Dyer
    Rooney - Holt - Bent

    Would the best transfer be Lampard out, Silva inn?
    or
    Bent out, v.Persie/Suares/Dzeko in?
    I have only one free transfer....

    Other suggestions?

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    1. teddy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I reckon with your strong defence (same as mine) you can't really afford Lampard as well as Rooney.

      Silva and Suarez/Dzeko would be better value. If you keep Rooney and got Dzeko in for Bent and Silva in for Lamps you'd have 3.5 or so to up grade Sessegnon to Young/Nasri/Mata/Theo/Arteta...

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      1. Super-Hans
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        I like your thoughts, but I was hoping I would manage without a hit...! Silva for lampard this week, and bent out next week? and then upgrade Moses/sessegnon the week after?

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        1. teddy.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          By all means. No need to demolish the conservatory. Also, Suarez is awesome.

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  17. si
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Interested to see who gets the next City pen while Tev is not on the field. Nasri must be favourite? Not sure if Dzeko has a decent penalty record?

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    1. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Aguerro according to Scout-see above.

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  18. Real Champion
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Arteta or Bale? Already have R.V.P and no Spurs.

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    1. Zod
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      You want Spurs? You want Adebayor.

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  19. The Finnisher
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Best Keeper to go along with Vorm, Bosingwa Enrique Shawcross De Laet Simpson? I like the look of Hennessey

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    1. Real Champion
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Schwarzer?

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    2. Art Vandelay
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I have gone for Hennesy too. I did have Krul but was concerned about having Simpson and Krul, and with no 4.0 Wolves defenders, the decision made itself in the end.

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    3. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Given and Bergo is as good as it gets.

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      1. teddy.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        It's all about Hennessey/Mignolet.

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      2. The Finnisher
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Have fun choosing between them this GW 🙂

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        1. The Finnisher
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Given/Bego that is

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          1. teddy.
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            I knew. Hennessey home to Spurs is obvious. 😉

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      3. Zod
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Don't you mean Bego?

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        1. teddy.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          That's just Jafa being funny.

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  20. Random_Guy
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    A) Given, Vorm
    Bosingwa, Kompany, Simpson, Gabbidon, Caulker
    Young, Silva, Arteta, Moses, Dyer
    Suarez, Dzeko, Rooney

    OR

    B) Krul, Vorm
    Bosingwa, Kompany, Simpson, Gabbidon, Caulker
    Young, Silva, Walcott, Derry, Dyer
    Suarez, Dzeko, Rooney?

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    1. teddy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I much prefer A), but it's anyone's guess.

      Not sure Gabbidon will be starting.

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  21. Jafalad
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    So who has joined the RWC game: http://www.virtualrugby.jimungo.com

    ????????????

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  22. Valar(Keith)
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    do i get rid of sessegnon or sinclair for walcott? got 3 in the bank.. with gyan injured sess looks like playin oop again

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    1. Random_Guy
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Sessegnon.

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Givee Sess the last chance. He is at home. I don't expect from either of them, but Ars team looks good on paper ATM. Also playing similar football like Swa, so Swa won't see much of the ball,

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        1. Random_Guy
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          If Gyan overcomes his injury and starts, Sessegnon won't be playing up front with him. It'd be Gyan and Bendtner. Besides, they're playing Chelsea.

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  23. Toast
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Having a very bad start to the season compared to my league rivals so have reluctantly decided to play my wildcard. All the players I wanted in the long run are due a price rise so was worried I may not be able to build the team I wanted based onthe rather poor choice I made initially:

    Given (Vorm)

    Bosingwa, S Taylor, De Laet (Brown, Enrique)

    Young, Silva, Henderson, Anderson, (Moses)

    Rooney, Suarez, Dzeko (c)

    Here's my reasoning:

    Defence -
    Bosingwa is a must with good attacking returns in a solid side and AVB wants to attack more.
    Enrique 5 mill for a top 5 team is a bargain.
    S Taylor should get about 3 goals for the season and they look good defensively so far.
    W Brown - rotates well with Taylor so can always have a decent 4.5 defender at home to compliment my Bos and Enrique
    De Laet - a good 4.0 def am tempted by Swansea Taylor but already have Vorm

    Mids -
    Young - looks the most nailed on of the United mids. Can someone tell me who takes their corners?
    Silva - I know everyone is going for Nasri but from the last game Silva had more goal attempts. Also think he should be rotated less and is more settled.
    Henderson - Big risk here and I guess Gerrard will replace him? may swap for Brunt who is morenailed on.
    Anderson - another risk but I feel he may get rotated less than Cleverly. Fletcher is his main rival.
    Moses - Would only consider N Dyer at 4.5 as the best cheapie but will stick with Moses for now may Luxor a bench role

    The attackers speak for themselves really.

    Captains -
    Very important in my opinion to have a good choice of potential captains. I would choose from Rooney, Suarez, Dszeko (Silva and Young is a captain problem as I would usually choose a striker over them).

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    1. George Agdgdgwngo
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I like it, agree on the defenders. I was thinking kompany was a must be not any more. Gonna rotate 3 cheap defenders and invest the money elsewhere.

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      1. Toast
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        I do like Kompany but he is a bit too expensive. I prefer attacking defenders.

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    2. Random_Guy
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Don't fancy tripling up on Man U, especially with tough fixtures ahead. Why not have Brunt instead of Anderson?

      Henderson is questionable as well.

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      1. Toast
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Henderson to Brunt
        Anderson to Jarvis (?)

        I rather like M Petrov but don't think the fixtures are good?

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    3. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Nice thinking and well thought through.

      Why not downgrade Enrique to Simpson 4 mill and upgrade Henderson, your only loose cog?

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      1. Jafalad
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Ah you have Saylor. 4.0 QPR defender then.

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    4. teddy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Good team. Good logic.

      You've doubled up on Utd, with no Arsenal or Chelsea coverage. I'd be contemplating RVP, Mata or Walcott/Arteta.

      Is Brown 100% nailed on?

      I reckon Norwich could ship a load of goals. I'd get. Simpson and think about an alternative 4.5 def.

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      1. Toast
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Good point. I am worried about my lack of Ars, Che coverage. I could shoehorn in Arteta:

        Henderson to Arteta
        Enrique to Simpson

        I would have two Newcastle defenders though which makes me nervous and I would have to play Brown and S Taylor together. Maybe the Swansea Taylor instead but then I have Vorm.

        Or

        Anderson to N Dyer

        Which means I would either have to play S Taylor and Brown together or play Moses or N Dyer

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        1. teddy.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Well, I'd say play around with your keepers and cheaper defenders, but Bosingwa & Enrique are nigh on essential.

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  24. George Agdgdgwngo
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    A or B

    A.
    Arteta and brunt

    B.
    Walcott and barkley or another 5.0m.

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    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I prefer Walcott but I also prefer Brunt and I don't like Barkley fixtures midterm. So neither IMO. The 4.5 - 5.0m midfielders aren't offering to much values ATM.

      I guess u could play Barkley in the next 2 so Walcott and him IMO

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  25. the-zohan
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Ward is a great pick-ip at 4.6, get on it

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    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I agree. But do u know that his last goal was his first in 3 and 1/3 years?

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  26. benjscott
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    does any1 have the code for the fantasy scout mini league?

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    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      On the front page

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        490-626

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  27. villian-ty
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Walcott & Suarez
    or
    RVP & Jarvis?

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  28. TJ
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    To the admins:
    Please dont subject paying members to Ads that autoplay with sound.

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      TJ - get an adblocker - I have! Peace ... 🙂

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  29. fatherted
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Terrble start, scared of price risers(and fallers)chose to w/c and have come up with

    Given Vorm
    Kompany Enrique Boswinga R.Taylor Taylor(Swansea)
    Silva Young Jarvis Anderson Ferguson
    Roo Suarez Dzeko

    I have .4m left, and having missed out on Rooney and well behind on all mini leaguers who captained him, really want RVP for fixtures

    Also despite popular opinion really really want to fit Evertons newly restored pen/fk/corner king but I need 2 m from somewhere instead of big vince

    All suggestion greatfully appreciated

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    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I think its to early to go with differentials. Nice team, pretty generic FFS team.

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      1. fatherted
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Thoughts on BBB

        Big Bad Baines?????

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          The man in my avatar says ... "Pick him or else!" 😉

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    2. teddy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      You could do Silva & Young to Yaya & Mata/Walcott/Arteta to free up cash. I'd advocate BBB, and also reckon it's well worth 1.0 to upgrade Ferguson to Moses as there's an outside chance he might actually get you some points.

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  30. Back on the horse
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    so were price changes at 10.30pm last night?

    these random price changes mixes it up a bit, dont they? 🙂

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    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      The rule always was that price changes could happen any time in the day. In the past also price changes happened in various part of the day.

      It seems this year that the price changes aren't automatically but someone is pulling the trigger :). So I guess it was Saturday night and the admin wan it to go out that night instead of changing the prices at 1 - 2 am 😆 So he pushed the button and went on a couple of beers.

      Give the price changes man a break, he needs to go out too 😀

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      1. Waldaz
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        haha 🙂

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      2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Price changes always used to happen around 2.00 am our time ...

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        1. Back on the horse
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          agreed, never saw them change in various parts of the day.

          oh well, doesnt make that much of a difference

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        2. FPL Daniel
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Sorry Michael but its not the case :D. I will quote u now from the Fiso forums. Stay tuned 😉

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            I'm afraid I don't always believe what they say ... 😉

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            1. In Like Flynn.
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              Well, I believe you Doosra, not known it change in the last couple of years other than 01.00 or 0200. depending on BST or GMT

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              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                14 years, 5 months ago

                Thanks, I L F! Morning! 😀

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                1. In Like Flynn.
                  • Has Moderation Rights
                  • 15 Years
                  14 years, 5 months ago

                  Mornin' 🙂 The system is mine for 20 mins.

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          2. FPL Daniel
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            2006 the deadline was 4.00 am. 2007 it was midnight and last year between 1 - 2am. So the timing changed in the past. I remember one quotation from Mark that price changes could happen any time of the day. This year there were some changes in 6 am. So I guess it is still at night.

            It has to do with the site updating over and over again. But in this case the guy wan it to go out 😀

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              😉 My point stands ... 😀

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              1. Back on the horse
                • 15 Years
                14 years, 5 months ago

                Of course, this point was implied in my original post... 🙂

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