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ICT Analysis- Budget Differentials

7 September 2011 1712 comments
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In this latest article for Members we combine the current ownership data in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) game and our very own ICT Index* data, to find a collection of ten players who could provide handy differentials over the weeks to come.

With the emphasis on value in the current Fantasy landscape – we particularly targeted budget players who could plug the gaps in your squad – with just one notable exception from Villas-Boas’ Kings Road fraternity.

*For those of you unfamiliar with the ICT Index, click this link for more info…

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

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  1. Jake9
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Julio Cesar and Di Maria(already have 2 barca players otherwise I would pick Xavi)
    Or
    Pyatov and Ozil
    First year doing the ucl one so need as much help as I can get

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  2. Timmy Cahill Rules
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    its all set up now for bainsey assists and timmy goals or next few months

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  3. Danton
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    RMT

    Given/Vorm
    Kompany/Enrique/Warnock/Bosingwa/De Laet
    Nasri/Petrov/Dyer/Anderson/Brunt
    RVP/Suarez/Rooney

    Other option is go with classic Dzeko/Suarez/Rooney front
    and upgrade midfield (with Walcott)

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    1. Turbodog
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      No ManC attack could hurt you big

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      1. Turbodog
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        IGNORE! Missed Nasri. Sorry 🙁

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        1. Turbodog
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          I like it. Covers a lot of bases!

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          1. Big Dunc
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            I'd get another decent midfielder in there.... too much money in defense (unless you're planning on 4-3-3 formation each week)

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

              Baines looking fit for Villa, Big D?

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              1. Big Dunc
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 16 Years
                14 years, 4 months ago

                From what i hear, yep. The guy is some kind of cyborg, he hasn't missed a game in a ridiculous amount of time

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

                  I'm a little worried about Everton. Short on goals, little transfer activity...could be a long season.

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  4. james_10
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Which combo is better?

    Nani + Smalling + Holt (SUB)

    Young + Ruiz + Simpson(NEW)(SUB)

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    1. Fratboy
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      B imo, although I'd probably have Fletcher over Ruiz personally.

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  5. Portsmouth Bubblejet
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Nasri now yellow-flagged on FPL. Bye-bye double rise...

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  6. The Artist
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    worth a 4-pt hit? taken one to catch dzeko/young rises already.

    team is:

    given/foster
    staylor/riise/delaet/bosingwa/jagielka
    mata/silva/young/sess/moses
    dzeko/zamora/graham

    3.5 in the bank, would be looking to do one of:

    zamora > suarez or other 10.2 or less striker
    sess > arteta or other 10.0 mid

    if fit, the home tie against bla looks good for zamora, and i may have to stick with him anyways if people think i really need to have arteta/walcott. could also hold and bring gervinho back in for gw5. he looked pretty darn lively and could be good arsenal coverage.

    thoughts? thanks!

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    1. VanDeRooney
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      get ruiz

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  7. JC
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Is Walcott injured?

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    1. VanDeRooney
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      no. he will face swansea

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  8. Timmy Cahill Rules
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    cabaye has very low ownership could be a great diffential

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    1. Big Dunc
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Yep

      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2011/08/19/spot-the-differential-gameweek-two/

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  9. Brynny
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Is doubling up on Arsenal with Arteta and RVP too much too soon?

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    1. tezzaboy7
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      yes imo. wait for them to find some sort of form before doing this.

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    2. worst ever FPL player
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      NO

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  10. samcro
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    I don't usually sell players early, but getting rid of Torres for Dzeko straight after the last premiership fixtures will probably result in been £0.6m better off.

    Never seen anyone rise like Dzeko has!!

    Now watch him be benched vs Wigan...

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    1. Just A Hat
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      lol yep, doing Torres -> Dzeko early on really paid off

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      1. maglia rosa
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        sorry to jump in guys this is a repost from the last page, wot do yall think?

        102.0 havin w/c’d last week n done dzecko n young last sat for a 4 pt hit. i know lots say its not nessacary, its a false economy and that playin the market doesnt work, but after really gettin into it last season i felt it was worth seeing how things pan out if u keep it to the fore of ur mind early doors….my feelings are that if u can get ur value up enough it has to be an advantage to of acrued maybe an extra 5 6 or maybe 7 million by the time the jan w/c hits us.

        it seems to me that dzecko for eg goin up 3 times in a week and maybe a 4th is a pretty unprecedented event so maybe with the rise figures on CTC bein so low this season it may work out!

        whatever happens im defo lookin forward to see if there is any benefit from it come the run in

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  11. Kostja
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Who would you prefer, Rooney or Dzeko. I could make my team work both ways.

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  12. maglia rosa
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    thort id ask the greater good of the ffs community if im right in thinking that price rises work on percentage of ownership....so a player who has low ownership wud rise quickly if a bandwaggon suddenley erupted following a decent points hall?

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    1. IAmTheWalrus
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      yup

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    2. Fratboy
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I just follow this:

      http://www.fiso.co.uk/crackthecode.php

      Basically counts on number of transfers in, Rooney and De Laet went up just after reaching 36000 NTI

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      1. maglia rosa
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        yeah i think i understand all that, but i suppose it is all jus a guide at the end of the day!

        reason i ask the above question is rvp, he clearly has a low ownership and a good performance from him and arsenal this week wud surly see rvp rise quite quickly

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        1. Fratboy
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          If he scores again this week, yes, it's pretty damn likely that he'll get a lot of transfers in and go up in price. Although playing the game like that seems pretty dull to me...

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          1. maglia rosa
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            hey mate im no pro compared to some on here but i think gettin on those players before they start doin well has a big benefit on ur scores so with regard rvp he's a gamble but one that could pay real dividens in the long run for both points gained (obviously) and also on increased value

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            1. worst ever FPL player
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 4 months ago

              agreed

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  13. Fratboy
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    I think we're due a Podcast today or tomorrow 😉

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    1. IAmTheWalrus
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      today

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    2. ManofKent
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      As we've missed one the last couple of weeks I think we should have two 🙂

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    3. bobbydinho - Portland Irons
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      +1

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  14. Anti-Ipswich
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    After the start to the season I've had, playing the wildcard was a must. Thoughts on my WC team?

    Given (Vorm)
    Bosingwa Smalling Mertesacker (De Laet Simpson)
    Taarabt Nasri Silva Jarvis (Moses)
    Rooney Suarez Holt

    Thoughts?

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

      Too much Norwich 😉

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      1. Anti-Ipswich
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Holt is there for sentimental value, De Laet because I don't trust many of the other 4.0 defenders

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

          No room for sentiment in this game. Holt is denying Jecko a place in your team.

          Hope Hotlips plays and does something this weekend 😕

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

    23 hours 53 minutes to the start of the Rugby World Cup. Get those picks in lads 😉

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    1. IAmTheWalrus
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      sitting here in Auckland!

      WOoop WOoop!!!

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

        I can see ya!!!!! Get those picks in and join my group, Jafa's Lads.

        ABs all the way 😉

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  16. Timmy Cahill Rules
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Ok i have decided to go for a solid midfield and trying to have the main man at some of the clubs outside top 4

    i have 3 big hitters up front and baines and huth in defence with given in goals

    Zog , Cabaye , Brunt , Jarvis and M petrov

    all starters if fit and play which ever 4 have better fixtures each week

    thoughts

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    1. Demí
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      That's far from a solid midfield? You have to have to have one big gun there imo, in the 9.5-10m bracket.

      This would allow you to easily manage transfers, when one or two of the big mids are firing e.g. Silva, Nasri, Mata, Young, Nani, Arteta etc.

      Otherwise you'd need two transfers to get them in.

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      1. Timmy Cahill Rules
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        ok cheers

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    2. Fratboy
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      When you say solid midfield, you mean cheap 😛

      I wouldn't have N'Zog personally, surely you'll drop him after next week, he wasn't really that good last season...

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      1. Timmy Cahill Rules
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        cheap yes lol

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        1. Timmy Cahill Rules
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          back to the drawing board

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    3. chilin_dude
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I'm doing similar

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      1. Timmy Cahill Rules
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        my main reasoning is none of them are rotation risks really and if their the main asset at their club they should score well and are chepaer than big names who are rotation risks

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        1. chilin_dude
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Yep, similar logic to mine at the moment, plus it is being somewhat different. Ive had terrible start to season too.
          I'm contemplating having Tchoyi in my team as well as brunt as its looking likely he's gonna be played up top alone.

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  17. Mbiz
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    I have Made 3 really bad captaincy choices so far this season...

    GW 1: RVP
    GW 2: Torres
    GW 3: Torres

    So need a bit of help this week, options are:

    A Young
    Silva
    Rooney
    Dzeko

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    1. tezzaboy7
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      its gotta be between Rooney and Silva imo as i dont think Dzeko will play 90. In saying that tho Dzeko could easily bag a few before he goes off.
      So all i would say is remove Young from that list and find a 3 sided dice/coin :p

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  18. Tommytour
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Bent Owners Out There!

    Keeping or Dumping?

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    1. Anti-Ipswich
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I admire the man, but there are a few other strikers out there in better form that made me get rid of him.

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    2. Fratboy
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Keeping

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    3. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      keeping, his fixtures are too good the first half of the season

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      1. Tommytour
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Kol and Fratboy, who else have u got up front?

        I currently have RVP and Suarez but my only City Attacking cover is Yaya. Tempted to get Dzeko if Bent is confirmed unfit!

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        1. Kings of Lyon ★
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          I have the mighty holt and RVP, my team is fully of mid priced mids and Lamps, though I may get in silva.

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    4. Kuqi Monster
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      keeping for now (he better play at the weekend!)

      may go when I wildcard between GW7 and 8

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      1. Timmy Cahill Rules
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        if he ahd a better manager i would keep him but as its mr negative no chance

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  19. andyd
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    what about this WC team?

    Schwarzer Given

    Enrique Bosingwa TaylorR Warnock Brown

    Arteta Silva Young DyerN Moses

    RVP Dzeko Doyle

    1.3m in bank

    Where can I strenghten?

    I fancy Doyle as a great differential, what do ye think?

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  20. benjscott
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Any1 no any good bets today?? i need sum dough for the weekend, so skint!!

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  21. Just A Hat
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    I can't believe Baines is still fit! I'm so happy, I may go out tonight and find an easy woman to go home with

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  22. hillbillypete
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Baines, why do you do this to me, why..

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    1. Christina.
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      😕

      He is expected to make it this weekend.

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      1. hillbillypete
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        i know, i was all set to splashing the cash around my team

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        1. Christina.
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Aah. I have him, but then again I'm not on a WC. If I was WCarding I doubt I would have bought him. Everton have many injuries and with the loss of Arteta I think they will struggle.

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        2. Minty
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Same as that

          Currently have

          Given/Ruddy

          Kompany Baines Enrique Bosingwa DeLaet

          Sinclair Yaya Barkely Sess Moses

          Bent Suarez Dzeko (dumped Torres straight after last week)

          4 mil in bank

          Was hoping in a way Baines would be injured cos that would force my hand into WCing. Am contemplating Bent > RVP for a 4pt hit

          Is Baines definitely fit?

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          1. Christina.
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            Read the article.

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  23. The Artist
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    worth a 4-pt hit? taken one to catch dzeko/young rises already.

    team is:

    given/foster
    staylor/riise/delaet/bosingwa/jagielka
    mata/silva/young/sess/moses
    dzeko/zamora/graham

    3.5 in the bank, any really pressing transfers suggest themselves? again, at the cost of going from a 4 to 8 point hit for the gw.

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  24. unoaime
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Nathan Dyer and Dzeko set to rise?

    Yaya Toure set to drop? Not used to following prices.

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    1. The Artist
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      http://totalfpl.com/

      sorted

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      1. unoaime
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Thats a resounded "yes" to Yaya then. Guess i should trade him out asap. No idea who for though, 3.5 value in the bank and i already have Dzeko.

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        1. The Artist
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          without knowing the rest of your team, i'd say that you're in the market for one of:

          silva
          mata
          arteta
          young
          nasri

          i've got silva and dzeko and have even (fleetingly) been considering nasri, given the goalscoring on display at citeh. if i make another move this week it will be one of moses/sess out for arteta.

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  25. George Agdgdgwngo
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Guys like most I’m deciding if RVP is worth ‘hacking’ into the rest of my team. Basically it comes down to the following:-

    A. Arteta & Suarez
    B. Petrov & RVP

    Current Team:

    Given, (Vorm)
    Jose Enrique, Bosingwa, Simpson / Brown, (De Laet)
    Silva, Young, Arteta, Brunt, (Dyer)
    Rooney, Dzeko, Suarez

    Another one for your thoughts is:-

    1. Kompany & Brunt
    2. Brown & Dyer

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    1. George Agdgdgwngo
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Srub that, should be

      Another one for your thoughts is:-

      1. Kompany & Dyer
      2. Brown & Brunt

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  26. andyd
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    what about this WC team?

    Schwarzer Given

    Enrique Bosingwa TaylorR Warnock Brown

    Arteta Silva Young DyerN Moses

    RVP Dzeko Doyle

    1.3m in bank

    Where can I strenghten?

    I fancy Doyle as a great differential, what do ye think?

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  27. kiggs85
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    With baines looking fit again should I do:

    A) Baines + Petrov/Cleverly
    or
    B) Kompany + Arteta

    Note that I am on WC.

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  28. tezzaboy7
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Just read the article about Baines. Looks like he will be fit.
    Time to rethink my whole team. *sigh*

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  29. George Agdgdgwngo
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Wouldn't want to waste a forward place on Doyle. Defence is a bit too strong, probably better to have 2x £4.0m defenders and then upgrade Moses.

    Thoughts on my query above?

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  30. Pat Mustard
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Best striker for around 6.4?

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    1. tezzaboy7
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Holt a good shout. Saves a bit of dosh as well.

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