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The Numbers Game – 2015/16 Review – Southampton

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

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

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

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

    would an fpl go game work, like pokemon go?

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

      I'd love to catch a Zlatan during my lunch break

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    2. โ€‹
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Ugh getting a side full of James Collins as my train goes past the Olympic Stadium would be a mare

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    3. Wirtzle Gummidge
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      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      https://twitter.com/WhitecapsFC/status/753069274344808448

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  2. Special Mou
    • 10 Years
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    Courtois/ Jakupovic

    Bailly / Stones / Sagna / Taylor / Paredes

    Mkhitaryan / Coutinho / Willian / Alli / Downing

    Aguero / Musa / Wilson

    any suggestions?

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  3. Frank Black
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Really want Rose but 6M is a bit too much with Everton and Liverpool in the first three.

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

      I really want Rose, Shaw and 3 fillers, but can't manage atm.

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      1. Frank Black
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        I can get three 5.5 DFs but not two plus Rose.

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

          Mmm. Currently on Shaw with 2x2 rotating cheapies.

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

    Which Stoke defender should I get?

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    1. JK - Cønt โญ
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Probably Pieters

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

        cheers

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  5. Chris_White
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    Capoue bandwagon

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  6. Jay_
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Watford lead, Capoue goal

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    • Kanye West Ham
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Is it to much ta have both Hazard and Fabregas..?

      And people saying Fabregas isn´t naild? I´m a chelsea fan, and that sounds weird to me...

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

        He might not fit the system, and if he does he'll be quite deep.

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        1. Kanye West Ham
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          As deep as his first seson in Chelsea? When he assisted Costa all the time ;P

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          1. Costa's Counsellor
            • 10 Years
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            No, he's playing second goalkeeper.

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    • Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Why is Hojbjerg so popular? is he nailed? or just bench fodder

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      1. Differential C (Mark)
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Puel said he is nailed

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

        I can't tell... I don't know if a lot of people are putting him in because they've seen others do the same.

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      3. โญ Bemba_Da โญ
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        played for bayern munich

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

        Decent player and cheap. Nobody has any idea if he is nailed on as of yet.

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    • aehii
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      hmm, can do

      Ozil Townsend Alli Fermino Martial
      Lukaku Aguero

      tempted

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

      Guardiola always relied on a player that can score consistently, Messi at Barcelona and Lewandowski at Bayern. So we can see that Aguero is a must have whenever is fit.

      The question now is whether KDB is as important as having KUN, noting the two previous experiences of Guardiola with Barca and Bayern.

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      1. Ayew Serious
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        9 years, 5 months ago

        Lol.

        This makes sense but Messi, Kun and Lewa are goal scorers. That's nothing to do with Guardiola

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

      Capoue is my 4.5 ๐Ÿ˜Ž

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    • applebonkers
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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      more like capouyate

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    • crazyasianac
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Gonna go with Vardy over Kane to start the season. Anyone else?

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      1. Costa's Counsellor
        • 10 Years
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        Neither for me.

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

        No, but you're probably gonna be laughing after the first week ๐Ÿ˜‰

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      3. andy_h1993
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Going with kun ibra myself

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    • michudagawd
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Bottomed

      A) KDB, Fabregas and Townsend

      or

      B) Silva, Hazard and Fischer

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

        A with Siggy or Ayew instead of Fabs

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    • Huddersfield
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      PLZRMT

      Mandanda Jakupovic

      Clichy Shaw F.Mori Evans Kingsley

      Nolito Alli Willian Stuani

      Kun Bojan Martial Lukaku

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    • willl
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Think I am going to stick with this until after the community shield.

      Jaku / Foster
      Baines / Shaw / Soare / Kone / Wilson
      KDB / Martial / Firmino / Bolasia / Leko
      Aguero / Lukaku / Long

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      1. The Hindu Monkey
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        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        4 of my initial back five and same front 3!

        Utterly different midfield mind.

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        1. The Hindu Monkey
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          • 11 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Mkhi Hazard Eriksen Townsend Fletcher

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

            Mkhi and Martial are interchangable imo, assuming both start it is hard to pick between them.

            Want Hazard but De Bruyne at home to Sunderland is too good to pass up.

            Like Eriksen but can see Spurs having a slow start, really like Firmino as well and can't afford to have both.

            Townsend I like but cant't afford over Bolasie.

            Fletecher and Leko effectively the same as bench fodder.

            Very similar teams indeed :).

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        2. The Hindu Monkey
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          • 11 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Same keepers as well hilariously.

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          1. andy_h1993
            • 9 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Hazards games in Gw 2 3 4 are tasty

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    • The Hindu Monkey
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      • 11 Years
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      The more I look at those prices. The more I think, this is the year of the 4 4 2.

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

        Maybe if we had the bonus system of 2-3 (?) seasons ago.

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

        Every single season people claim it is the end of the 3-4-3. Every single season 3-4-3 is the better choice.

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        1. The Hindu Monkey
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          • 11 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Eventually yes. I meant more from the start. There is no obvious sub 6m striker to score goals as the third striker. But one will emerge.

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    • Frank Black
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      9 years, 5 months ago

      Son priced at 7.5 and listed as a midfielder is a good deal, he's going to have a great season.

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      1. Jonny HOW SON?
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        I don't think he will be in the starting 11

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    • Jafooli
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      9 years, 5 months ago

      Anyone else find when they click on the little player info box, they have to scroll to see all the player data? What's that all about?

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

        Yes. My finger is tired

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      2. Jafooli
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Just written to FPL and asked for my money back.

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    • JK - Cønt โญ
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Everton are a minefield

      Kaku is expensive
      The mids look like a rotation nightmare
      How quickly can Koeman sort out the defence and they need a keeper

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

        9.0 doesn't seem very 'expensive' to me

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        1. Beavis
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          Agreed

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        2. JK - Cønt โญ
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          • 14 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          when I have Kun and Costa it does

          Hazard and Kaku is expensive

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          1. Chris_White
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            Well, of course. Then again, having two 9m strikers whom you'll almost never captain seems like a waste.

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            1. JK - Cønt โญ
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              • 14 Years
              9 years, 5 months ago

              yeah it's one or the other

              Hazard could be an alternative, but that's incredibly pricey

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              1. Chris_White
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                9 years, 5 months ago

                I'm going to wait and see with Haz. Like KdB and one of the Utd boys better from the start.

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                1. JK - Cønt โญ
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                  • 14 Years
                  9 years, 5 months ago

                  am just short of KDB atm

                  Might go for Eriksen

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

        'Kaku looks well priced to me. Do I trust Everton though...

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        1. JK - Cønt โญ
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          • 14 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          there's that

          I have Kun and Costa as my bigger strikers atm

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          1. Reedy
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            I'm not a Costa fan ๐Ÿ™ ...but he also looks decent value.

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

      Why are people picking Wilson lol.

      Might as well pick Wasileski and get one game and probably a clean sheet

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      1. โญ Bemba_Da โญ
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        9 years, 5 months ago

        people picked him last season too, they love the disappointment I guess

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

          Short term nailed is better than long term might get a chance

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      2. michudagawd
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Wasi won't play though, Hernandez will.

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

          Who?

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

            I googled. Missed that signing thanks

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            1. michudagawd
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 5 months ago

              Yeah a lot of people seem to have missed that one.

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

        this year's steven taylor

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

      I'm glad Rooney isn't down as a mid, otherwise he might have lured me in.

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

        haha true dat

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    • WolvesOnTop
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Rate My Team please! I've also given reasons for certain selections - feel free to comment, agree disagree or just give your opinion

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

        Hulk this

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        1. Jay_
            9 years, 5 months ago

            ๐Ÿ˜€

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        2. Jafooli
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          10/10, no holes, nice balance, looks strong.

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

            like a stilton

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

              Filled with port.....at Xmas

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

          1/10

          Too many Bournemouth.

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        4. Clump
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Love it!

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

          Too much spent on keepers

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        6. Elniñorules
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          • 14 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Love the flexibility in the team.

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        7. Reedy
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          I just can't see where your money's gone

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

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

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

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

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      2. okan58
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Can you two players for the midfield and forward recommend (Have only 10.0 in the account)

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

          I recommend you find more funds

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      3. scakes
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Probs being stoopid but cant see where to change captain and vice captain....???

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        1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Click on a player

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

          You have to click on their sleeve.

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        3. Valencia's Left Foot
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          It wasn't letting me do that but it worked when I went into 'list view' and clicked on a player.

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      4. scakes
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Thank you!

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        1. Wirtzle Gummidge
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          • 13 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Anytime.

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      5. Areid13
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        What needs changed?

        DDG
        Walker Terry Wolly Shaw
        KDB Siggy Martial
        Lukaku Musa Kane

        Mandanda Gradel Kightly Lenihan

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      6. Jafooli
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        4-3-3 for me this season.

        A strong 4th def will do better than a medium 4th mid.....

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

          *Vomits*

          ๐Ÿ˜‰

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

            ๐Ÿ˜ฏ ๐Ÿ˜›

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        2. My Name Is Prince
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          depends a little bit on the midfielder and the defender...

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      7. Scratch
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Theo!!!

        £7.5m mid and Giroud will probably be late to the party

        All aboard

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

          a full pre-season, the burn of missing the euros. why not!

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

          Never again.

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

        Now that Pienaar is gone, who is Mirallas' main threat at Everton?

        Cleverley?

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        1. A.T
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Aiden McGeady ๐Ÿ˜†

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

            *buys Mirallas*

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            1. A.T
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 5 months ago

              It's possible they'll buy a replacement for McGeady, so Mirallas' nailedness might not last.

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

          With Martinez gone, Clev isn't a threat too ๐Ÿ˜‰

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

          cleverley or barkley i guess. mirallas could be a dempsey imo, just much more injury prone

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