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Scout Notes on today’s FA Cup action will be heading your way tomorrow, for now, we thought we’d bring you word that, as we did in January last season, we’ll be introducing a half-season membership. The price of membership to Fantasy Football Scout will drop from £15 to £10 for the remainder of the season on Monday.

This half season offer will give access to the Members Area, Members Ticker and Members articles, right up until June 1 and arrives in time for those still pondering their January wildcard selections.

We’re currently working on updated Player Projections that will offer our view on the players for the remaining 18 gameweeks. We’re also producing some FAQ based tutorials that will help new and existing members get the most from the Members area and tools. We expect both to be published early next week to coincide with the half-season offer. Click here for details on the benefits available to Members.

Coverage on the Scout gets back to normal next week after the busy holiday programme, with our usual regulars making reappearance. We’re also unveiling a new guest writer who will be contributing members and non-members articles for the remainder of the season. With at least two new writers to be announced from the recent “Scouting for Writers” article, the next few weeks should see plenty of progress. More on that next week.

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  1. Ryan
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    • 14 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    I was feeling terrible about my team till the cup games. Now I feel much more optimistic about Drenthe and Barfa both starting in the next game week 🙂

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    1. gravless
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      Ben Arfa could be on the verge of scoring decent.

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      1. Ryan
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        • 14 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        Yeah its a pity I got him too early

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  2. Marlen R
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    • 15 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    So Monday morning I travel for business and will be gone all week, unable to manage my team. Anyone want to talk me out of Walters to Dempsey with my free transfer? Gotta decide by tomorrow night.

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    1. Marlen R
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      Err... tonight....

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      1. gravless
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        I won't talk you out of it.

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        1. Marlen R
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          • 15 Years
          14 years, 22 days ago

          Gracias Katie. I'll never forget benching Sinclair against your advice in week 15, playing the Yak instead... I paid dearly that week.

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          1. gravless
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 22 days ago

            Never bench the Sinc at home.

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            1. Marlen R
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              • 15 Years
              14 years, 22 days ago

              yep. Exactly what you said...

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              1. gravless
                • 14 Years
                14 years, 22 days ago

                I didn't 🙂

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    2. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      Dempsey will score more than Walters from now til end of season. but Walters is cheaper and i dunno the diffecence worth 1.8M

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  3. Marlen R
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    • 15 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    I've got the free cash sitting there, and can bring back Walters with the wildcard come gameweek 24 when the fixtures are better for them.

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    1. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      so go for Clint. next week Walters vs Liverpool away, Dempsey vs Blackburn. Dempsey gives you more hoping

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  4. blue cheese
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    Dunno how true it is. But Drogba might be off to China as well.

    http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/sports/2012-01/06/content_14391765.htm

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    1. big oak
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      we heard rumors like that a lot, but i think he still has a year or 2 in him on europe level, unless the paycheck is really big

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    2. udit
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      400,000 pounds eh?

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      1. Ryan
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        • 14 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        highest payed player in the world if it happens

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    3. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      I thought that was why he was saying goodbye to the Shed in the Villa game?

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  5. yash
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    Plz suggest changes (on WC)

    Vorm Krul

    Kompany Simpson Mcauley Shotton Senderos

    Silva Bale Nani Sessegnon Moses

    RVP Aguero Sturridge
    0.2m in the bank

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    1. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      i think you have quite low team value but afford to fix Aguero in your team? that makes you defence worse. Need one of: Jones, Enrique, BAE, Skrtel

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      1. yash
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        By removing every player my team value is 103.8.Is that low?

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        1. udit
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          14 years, 22 days ago

          that is pretty good, don't worry

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        2. OPTA FPL
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 22 days ago

          I dunno what's average value (mine is >104).
          just think you need 2 good defenders.
          look at top overrall players after the first half of season, all of them have at least 2 expensive defenders. i think it could be a 'formula'

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      2. udit
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        nonsense, i'm going with the 1 expensive, 4 cheap defenders myself, other wise i think it's a nice team.

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        1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 22 days ago

          alternatively play 3-5-3 😉

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          1. blue cheese
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 22 days ago

            3-5-3 !?!?! 🙄

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            1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 22 days ago

              yeah apparently Boa is recommending it (see previous page last comment)

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              1. blue cheese
                • 14 Years
                14 years, 22 days ago

                Oooh. Nice !! 😆
                Boa's secret formation 😛

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          2. udit
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            14 years, 22 days ago

            of course, you can do that 😉

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          3. OPTA FPL
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 22 days ago

            3-5-2

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        2. yash
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 22 days ago

          Hey Udit where do u live in India?

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          1. udit
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 22 days ago

            new delhi. you?

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            1. yash
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 22 days ago

              Gurgaon,Very near u dude

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              1. udit
                • 15 Years
                14 years, 22 days ago

                ya, how old are you?

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                1. yash
                  • 14 Years
                  14 years, 22 days ago

                  17

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                  1. udit
                    • 15 Years
                    14 years, 22 days ago

                    ah, I see, which school do you go to, lots of 17 year olds on this site you, joa

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        3. blue cheese
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 22 days ago

          +1

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        4. OPTA FPL
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 22 days ago

          read my comment above about expensive defenders

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          1. udit
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 22 days ago

            I know, but i think, silva + 4.0 mil defender will score more than dempsey + 6.5 mil defender

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            1. GreennRed
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 22 days ago

              Depends on the defender as the actress said to the bishop.

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              1. udit
                • 15 Years
                14 years, 22 days ago

                4.0 - loads of options
                6.5- you select

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                1. GreennRed
                  • 14 Years
                  14 years, 22 days ago

                  6.5 will get you more points than 4.0 obviously.

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                  1. udit
                    • 15 Years
                    14 years, 22 days ago

                    obviously but, i think silva/dempsey will get you more points than dempsey/6.0 million mid like drenthe

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            2. OPTA FPL
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 22 days ago

              I said Aguero, not Silva.
              how about Aguero + 4M defender and Adebayor + 6.5M defender

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    2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      Take a punt on someone different if you need to catch up in your league...pretty standard team but also pretty good..

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      1. yash
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        Yes i think u are right i have to think about some differntial.

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    3. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      Valencia to Nani. Downgrade Aguero big style to Yak, Morrison, Helguson or Graham and get some of Boa!s suggestions in defence. Sagna might be back too?But def keep Kompany and Simpson.

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    4. Low-Life
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      Thank feck The Milkman's gone away.

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  6. OPTA FPL
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    Hi everyone. there's an argument about having 1 or 2 expensive defenders?
    Look at top overall player after 20 rounds (and most of time i look at them), most of us (90%) have at least 2 expensive defenders. i said after 20 rounds, not just a bit of luck in short term. i really think that should be a 'formula' for defence this season.

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    1. Ryan
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      It is certainly a change from the start of the season. Clean sheets are becoming more common

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      1. OPTA FPL
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        i think just because expensive defenders is kind of: Evra, Vidic, Baines, Terry...in old Fantasy.
        These days, players like: Jones, Kompany..at 6M not much expensive and we need to change our mind.

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        1. Mr Smith
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 22 days ago

          I would say anyone over 6 is expensive, 5-6 mid, and under 5 cheap

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    2. udit
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      Jafa,where are you? plus, it's really your own choice, what YOU think will get you most points, looking at your mini leagues etc. that's really what makes this game fun, if there was any set FORMULA, this game would be boring as hell and everyone would do well.

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      1. GreennRed
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        Who needs a formula? This is not a time for negativity, this is a time for reggaetivity!

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    3. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      I think we need the new definition for 'expensive defender' now.
      Expensive defender in old last season maybe are: Terry, Vidic, Ashley Cole, Evra, Baines, Vermaelen...

      But the newbies like Jones, Kompany, Enrique, Smalling...not much expensive than Warnock, ShawX, Hibbert, Luke Young, Gary Cahill (5.5 at start of season)...

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  7. In Like Flynn.
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    14 years, 22 days ago

    Morning All! 🙂 how is everyone?

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    1. Ryan
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      Not too bad actually feeling more optimistic. How are you? I think I might be up against you in the L5 coming up

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        14 years, 22 days ago

        An easy game for you on current form Ryan, pick good players? Huh. I couldn't pick me nose at the moment.

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        1. Ryan
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          • 14 Years
          14 years, 22 days ago

          Its a relegation battle for the both of us I think 😉
          Will be a close one but Drenthe and B Arfa may finally come good for me

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          1. In Like Flynn.
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            14 years, 22 days ago

            I have Drenthe too, was going to get shot, but too many other injuries and doubts now, so another 4pt hit and see where we go. Lets hope we both smash 100.

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            1. Ryan
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              • 14 Years
              14 years, 22 days ago

              Yeah and get our score in the L5 over the 400 mark, that would help a lot

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    2. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      sunset here

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        • 15 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        Nice time of the day, if you have time to soak it up.

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    3. Retro
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      just sitting down to read the Guardian with the kids 🙂

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        • 15 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        Training them to proof read? 🙂

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        1. Retro
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 22 days ago

          Oh yes, The Grauniad and all that!

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    4. udit
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      Morning! feeling pretty beat down,my team has really taken a nosedive over the last few weeks, am sick as well, otherwise fine, how are you?

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        • 15 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        Sick? Winter buggy thing Udit? Loads about down here, little sods. I hope it doesn't hang around too long.

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        1. udit
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 22 days ago

          yup, caught the flu, nasty little influenza virus

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          1. In Like Flynn.
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            14 years, 22 days ago

            Look on the bright side, so much more FF time 😀

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    5. In Like Flynn.
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      14 years, 22 days ago

      I'm fine all round apart from the usual L5 qualification problems. waiting for the FA cup scores to be added to my players in a couple of the games.
      Rather smugly for the team I have Dempsey in. 😉

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      1. Elniñorules
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        • 14 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        L5 qualification problems? How so ILF? 🙁

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        1. In Like Flynn.
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          • 15 Years
          14 years, 22 days ago

          Lower spine knackered Elnino, Op didn't work out. Not the end of the world though. 🙂

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          1. Elniñorules
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            14 years, 22 days ago

            Sorry to hear about that ILF. Where do you go from here? 🙂

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            1. In Like Flynn.
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              • 15 Years
              14 years, 22 days ago

              Nowhere mate, nerve damage is permanent due to time spent waiting. I'm mobile, but won't be making any olympic team. Just looking into various work/job prospects. All my previous was front line stuff. So big change required. All is fine ( except my bloody FPL team is dying on it's feet 😡 )

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  8. Dave Bauer
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    Morning all.

    I don't really do RMTs, but I've had an utterly abysmal run the last few weeks and I'm trying to put a wildcard team together....would appreciate any comments, good or bad.

    Cheers in advance.

    Sorensen Vorm

    Kompany Evans Enrique Williamson Senderos

    Silva Bale Gerrard Valencia Sessegnon

    Sturridge RVP Yakubu

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      14 years, 22 days ago

      Morning Jack, Team seems to cover all the bases, maybe a player light on Spurs given their form, though they have tough fixtures ahead. Similar to most I've seen. But that doesn't make it a bad thing. 🙂

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    2. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      begovic will take his place sometime

      you have a risk at defence with the men like: Evans, Williamson, Senderos. in a good day you cant have enough 3 defenders.

      with that front 8, you have a hard decision who to bench everyweek (and sometime will make wrong bench)

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      1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        Hancock. Putting people off nailed on goal keepers since 2011.

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      2. udit
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        i think williamson and senderos are pretty nailed on

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      3. Ryan
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        • 14 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        A big player can be handy to have first off the bench. Especially when there is a lot of rest and rotation. My bench has been used a lot in recent weeks so I don't think bench rotation will be much of an issue for the front 8

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      4. Mr Smith
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        Senderos pretty nailed on and decent fixtures coming up

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    3. Ryan
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      Not really a fan of the Gerrard punt. Valencia is also a risk. Its probably ok to keep one of them but not both imo

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      1. udit
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        +1

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    4. Lord Flashheart
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      Like the Gerard punt, not sure about Valencia - probably take him out after gw21 and bring a Walters type in
      Would also rather have mingolet than sorenson
      Evans is a red card waiting to happen

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      1. Dave Bauer
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        Cheers all!

        Food for thought.

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  9. tevezthetroll
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    what is the best GK pairing excluding Vorm & Krul?

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    1. udit
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      I think there is an article about it, stoke and fulham rotate nicely, so do sunderland and newcastle

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    2. Test Eagles
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      The Watchlist article on WC Goalkeepers from Jan 6 explains several options in quite some detail... happy reading!

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  10. McTown
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    Vorm

    Jones, BAE, Kompany

    Silva, Nani, Bale, Drenthe

    RVP, Adebayor, Sturridge

    (Howard, Simpson, Gower, Shotton)

    0.7 spare, 1 ft
    Just got back from holiday and now unsure what to do. Should i WC or sit tight?

    Want to bring in someone for BAE, get rid of drenthe and howard, maybe do nani – mata

    Thoughts guys?

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    1. McTown
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      Krul in for howard?

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      1. Low-Life
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        Not worth it, save for WC.

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  11. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    Valencia + VDV+ G Cahill (chelsea)

    Or

    Nani + dempsey + Caulker

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      B

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  12. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    • 14 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    ok folks RMT (non wc) for this week

    Friedel

    BAE, Jones, Raylor

    Nani (c) Silva, Bale, Donovan

    Sturridge, RvP, Odemwingie

    Subs: Vorm, McAuley, Brown, Tiote

    Yes I know Tiote is out, but losing him can wait until wc I feel.

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    1. Lord Flashheart
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      You get two points for guts and creativity with Donovan and ode
      Could work!

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        • 14 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        Ode may be a 1 week punt, but Norwich at home is too good to ignore. Donovan is in until wc, seemed like the best Everton DGW option

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      2. Marlen R
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        • 15 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        You're not actually Bill Simmons, are you?

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    2. Test Eagles
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      Not sure about doubling up on Spurs defence, and jones could be a liability. You could lose fridel for Krul and BAE to cheap defender and upgrade Odemwingie? Otherwise looks pretty solid JK

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        • 14 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        not taking any hits (already did Ba to Odem). Could bring McAuley in for BAE. Last week was a abberation for Phil. Odemwingie is a 1-2 week punt until I wc, but Norwich at home was too good to pass up.

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  13. tevezthetroll
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    Should I keep Silva who i've had since the start or bring in Aguero and a cheap midfielder?

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    1. Test Eagles
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      Cant get both just for this gameweek? If Sunderland smashed Wigan at home 4-1 imagine what City could do... and Aguero and Silva will be in the thick of it

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        • 14 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        I agree with that if your not on wc. If you aren't I've also had Silva since the start, and I will be dropping him and getting Aguero

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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          • 14 Years
          14 years, 22 days ago

          if you are even

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        2. Test Eagles
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          • 14 Years
          14 years, 22 days ago

          Yeah fair call, and there are plenty of low-mid priced midfield options at present... Walters, Sess, Barfa, Moses, Pilko, etc.

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      2. tevezthetroll
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        It would mean a 4 point hit to get Aguero in so not gonna bother this week. It's for my WC in the next few weeks. If you had to pick one would u go Silva or Aguero?

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        1. Test Eagles
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          • 14 Years
          14 years, 22 days ago

          If u already have Silva hang onto

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        2. Dave Bauer
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 22 days ago

          I'm going Silva, purely because there sre so many other strikers, but not that many mids who excite me.

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    2. Ryan
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      I dropped him last week for Bale. Really wish I dropped Nani instead. Silver is a season keeper imo, don't sell

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  14. 7923dos
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    Does anyone know where I can see the Ben Arfa goal from last night?

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    1. Ryan
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      Someone posted a link on the previous page I think

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    2. tevezthetroll
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      FootyTube should have it.

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  15. tevezthetroll
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    a) Silva & Fletcher/Helguson

    or

    b) Moses/McClean & Aguero

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  16. TorresMagic™
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    • 16 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    149 in the 2nd WC League so far. 🙂

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  17. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    FPL HACKED YET AGAIN!! Site down.

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    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      Not for me.

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    2. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      we can buy Vorm by 3M in this morning

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  18. OPTA FPL
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    UDIT, I said YASH need one more expensive defender 9Jones, Kompany...) because he afford to fix Aguero, why you take Silva + 4M Defender to compare with Dempsey + 6.5 Defender? 😆

    i'm saying about Aguero, so it should be Aguero + 4M dirty Def + Adebayor + 6.5M defender, guy.

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    1. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      * Aguero + 4M def vs Adebayor + 6.5M

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    2. Test Eagles
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      I'm proper confused

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  19. Sarnab
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    MY WC team::

    Vorm Krul
    Shotton Richards Evans Simpson Senderos
    Dempsey Sessegnon Walters Silva Moses
    RVP Adebayor Aguero

    How is it??any change needed??

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    1. Sarnab
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      i'll be wildcarding next week..so hwz it?

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  20. tevezthetroll
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    Ok guys what do you make of this potential WC team? I think I have a good spread of the teams. No Chelsea or Liverpool but neither are on good form/value just now so leaving them for now. Also had Sturridge & Enrique for months and i'm now bored of them.

    Krul, Mignolet

    Huth, Kompany, BAE, Senderos, Caulker

    Bale, Dempsey, Nani, Walters, Moses

    RVP, Yak, Aguero

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    1. Ryan
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      Not particularly good reasons to get rid of Sturridge & Enrique. With your current team you will have to play Walters and the Yak every game. Are you happy with that?

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      1. tevezthetroll
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        Playing Enrique & Sturridge every game hasn't worked out so well so i'm not really bothered.

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      2. Test Eagles
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        • 14 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        +1

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  21. The Finnisher
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    Thoughts on this defence?
    Krul Vorm
    Williamson Senderos Richards Caulker Shotton
    Rotates nicely and gives me a good front 7..

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    1. Sarnab
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      Very much similar to mine..good.

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    2. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      Very weak. and alot of rotation risks present. I hope the front 7 outweigh your defence.

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      1. Sarnab
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        14 years, 22 days ago

        No rotation risk at all..only shotton is a bit risky but thats ok for his price.

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      2. The Finnisher
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        Define alot, 2?
        Krul, Vorm, Williamson, Senderos, Caulker are 100% nailed on..
        Richards hasn't been rotated since GW7 and Shotton has not played in the last 7 weeks.. 😕

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        1. Sarnab
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 22 days ago

          +1

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        2. OPTA FPL
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 22 days ago

          Ok. now you will go for that defence in WC team, wont you?
          if you argue with our advice about rotation risk and injury prone, i cant wait to see your differential. go for it Jack 😆

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          1. The Finnisher
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 22 days ago

            I might or I might not.
            But I know one thing, my decision won't be based on you and Snubya's silly remarks that you have based upon very little..

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            1. OPTA FPL
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 22 days ago

              so if you doesnt go for it, what's the reason? 😆

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              1. OPTA FPL
                • 14 Years
                14 years, 22 days ago

                *dont

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              2. The Finnisher
                • 14 Years
                14 years, 22 days ago

                What are you talking about it?
                I haven't not gone for it yet so how can there be a reason?
                Plenty of things can change from now until deadline.

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    3. Test Eagles
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      I have similar JA and quite like the cheap defence for fortifying the mids and forwards!

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    4. tevezthetroll
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      Looks good. Nice fixtures for Swansea & Newcastle so I don't see a problem doubling up on them when it's their good fixture GW. I took Richards out a couple of weeks back. Think he will struggle finishing 90 mins week in week out and sometimes he misses out on the CS when Mancini brings on subs. He is great assist potential though.

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      1. OPTA FPL
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        nobody here said Swansea have nice fixtures

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        1. tevezthetroll
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 22 days ago

          I did

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    5. Ryan
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      What are the defender rotations?

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      1. tevezthetroll
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        Swansea & Newcastle

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      2. The Finnisher
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        Swansea/Fulham
        Swansea/Newcastle
        Stoke/Fulham

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        1. Ryan
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          • 14 Years
          14 years, 22 days ago

          might be risky doubling up on Swansea and Newcastle. Don't they have tough opposition coming up in their home games?

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          1. The Finnisher
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 22 days ago

            Swansea have a few tough ones coming up yeah, but I still think Vorm and Krul are the best rotaters, and you can't get any better than Caulker for 4.0.

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            1. Ryan
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              • 14 Years
              14 years, 22 days ago

              Fair enough, their value is exceptional. Just hope they maintain their form even against the big sides

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    6. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      Senderos, Richards are injury prone
      Shotton, Williamson still have a rotation risk.

      sometime you will wish you have another WC to rearrange defence

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      1. The Finnisher
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        RVP is injury prone yet everyone has him? Ridiculous..
        And Williamson is not a rotation risk, get yo facts straight!

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        1. OPTA FPL
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 22 days ago

          Richard is injured many time this season and missed some CS, isnt he?

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        2. No1Joker
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          14 years, 22 days ago

          Indeed, Williamson will play until Steven Taylor is fit. So pretty nailed on.

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        3. tevezthetroll
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 22 days ago

          Don't worry Jack, Hancock keeps brainfarting.

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          1. OPTA FPL
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 22 days ago

            Ok, i'm ridiculous and noob. go for it Jack 😆 i cant wait to see that

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      2. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        caulker is Still a rotation risk.

        Shotton will be gone once Andy wilkinson is back.

        Williamson defo rotation risk.

        Ricahards injury prone

        Senderos Injury prone + rotation risk

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        1. The Finnisher
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 22 days ago

          Caulker is not a rotation risk? He has never been rotated when fit
          Shotton plays right mid, not right back 🙄
          S.Taylor is out for the season, Williamson is rotation free
          Who cares if people get injured every now and then? It's called transfers.
          Please don't make up bullshit.

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          1. Scholsey
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 22 days ago

            but newcastle is in search of a center back.....so williamson might become a risk!!!
            but then u can always make a transfer!! 🙂

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          2. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 22 days ago

            sigh whatever gets you to bed at night. Its very risky playing that defence. thats all im saying.

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            1. The Finnisher
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 22 days ago

              I know, but your reasoning is based on nothing..

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              1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
                • 14 Years
                14 years, 22 days ago

                Im trying to help you out and you are being incredibly arrogant get some manners. Anyway its up to you. Good luck.

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                1. The Finnisher
                  • 14 Years
                  14 years, 22 days ago

                  Okay maybe you are trying to help, but there's no need to say things that are false - that doesn't help at all.

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        2. JK - Cønt ⭐
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          • 14 Years
          14 years, 22 days ago

          With Saylor out all season, Williamson is not a rotation risk, nor is Caulker (he was ineligible vs Spurs which is why he was left out) Richards is not as injury prone as people make out. Both of these apply to Senderos.

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    7. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      Other alternative is Dempsey instead of Nani and Vermaelen for Williamson..

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      1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        What does the rest of your team look like?

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        1. The Finnisher
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 22 days ago

          Why would I bother telling you when all you'll say is
          "*insert name here* is a rotation risk despite never been rotated, and that guy you picked got injured a few times so I wouldn't pick him"
          ...

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          1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 22 days ago

            Angry kid. Want some kisses from mummy?

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      2. Test Eagles
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        • 14 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        Yep that's a good alternative mate

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        1. The Finnisher
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 22 days ago

          You reckon that's better?
          No United could be too risky 😕

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          1. Test Eagles
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 22 days ago

            Perhaps this week but long term you'll enjoy Dempsey. Maybe Simpson instead of Williamson to be safe, JEvans for Caulker to get Man U coverage then u still have 4/5 backs for reliable rotation every week? Not sure about Verm at the moment either

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          2. Test Eagles
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            • 14 Years
            14 years, 22 days ago

            Can u afford Kompany instead of Richards?

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          3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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            • 16 Years
            14 years, 22 days ago

            I think you need some United, Jack. Can't make my mind up between Rooney and Nani.

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            1. The Finnisher
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 22 days ago

              How about Valencia? 🙂

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  22. 7thHeaven
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    Revised my wc team. How does this look?
    Vorm sorensen
    Kelly simpson enrique kompany evans
    Silva bale sess gerrard moses
    Auguero rvp sturridge

    Feedback would be nice. Thanks

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    1. Elniñorules
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      Sorenson is alright for short-term. I'd suggest Schwarzer/Mignolet/Krul if you don't have a 2nd WC.

      Solid def. Could you do Kelly > Caulker? Rotates nicely with Simpson. Senderos is a better pick.
      Gerrard = Very interesting differential but bad fixtures. Honestly I prefer a downgrade to Nani & upgrade the above.
      FFS Certified Forwards.

      Good to go, overall. 13/15.

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      1. 7thHeaven
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        Hanks a bunch elnino. Heeding ur advice nw with sm shuffling at the back

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  23. Test Eagles
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    • 14 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    Are people thinking Barfa will see a lot more game time whilst Ba is on holidays? His FA Cup goal last night was extraordinary to say the least, and he has an eye for goal... which gives me that warm fuzzy feeling in the lower abdomen.

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    1. No1Joker
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      Best will be the Ba starting XI replacement. HBA will probably rotate with Ameobi depending on whether Pards feels he needs more muscle than guile.

      Hence the Ba/Ameobi partnership v Man Utd.

      So for QPR probably Best and HBA, whereas ful and bla may bring Best and Ameobi.

      Cabaye is your nailed on pick for 90 minutes.

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      1. Ryan
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        • 14 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        B Arfa played RM in the FA cup game so he could be used in that role as well as up front.

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    2. Mílanista
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      I sense a bandwagon on its way. I had him for Newcastle's 4 good fixtures after Chelsea. In a funny way, he did pretty well for my team despite only playing about an hour of football in the time. Got a goal and an assist from him and a cleanie off the bench one of the games he didn't play. Not bad for a 5.4m mid.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        • 16 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        I barf at Barfa.

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    3. Elniñorules
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      Still reckon Ameobi & Best are first choice. Barfa is a great player, but doesn't quite fit in the Pardew style of attacking play.

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      1. Ryan
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        • 14 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        He could play at RM though instead of Raylor

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        1. No1Joker
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 22 days ago

          Raylor doesn't play RM for Newcastle, you'll find he played there so Simpson wasn't exposed v Man Utd.

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          1. Ryan
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            • 14 Years
            14 years, 22 days ago

            he did against Blackburn in the FA cup last night

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      2. Test Eagles
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        • 14 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        He fits into the HBA style of attacking play: receive the ball, run with the ball, take on 5 defenders then shoot... I like the kid! Appreciate all of your feedback, including your vomit Doosra 🙂

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        1. No1Joker
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 22 days ago

          He's a quality player, but a bit of a luxury player when you are playing a hard-working team.

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      3. No1Joker
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        Theres a danger he just tries to play HBA (and Raylor), just to have them on the field. Could disrupt the balance of the team.

        Pards like Jonas in front of the left-back because he works hard. Clearly Santon is a better footballer than Raylor. But he doesn't seem settled on a RM. Obertan, Raylor and HBA recently?

        If HBA doens't support the ATT (like VDV), then he'll probably be on the bench for an impact sub.

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  24. No1Joker
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    A) Moses + Adebayor
    OR
    B) Dempsey + Agbonalor

    For the next 3 GWs?

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    1. Dynamic
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      B

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    2. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      I don't like Ade's fixtures. That rules out A.

      Why Gabby? Studge/Morrison/Odem are better options. You might be playing a midfielder in a crucial striker spot. Gabby's been great for me in early season but I feel AVL are out of color for any set of investment.

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      1. No1Joker
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        Makes my Mid/Att look like:

        Walters Silva Dempsey Bale Nani
        Gabby Studge RVP

        Obviously Moses and Ade are making way. Just want something different before my pre-GW24 WC.
        Was looking at Macheda too.

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        1. Elniñorules
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 22 days ago

          You're going to find it difficult to bench someone every GW.

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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            • 16 Years
            14 years, 22 days ago

            That is not a good argument, ElNino, imo. I feel one has to be ready to make these weekly decisions ... 🙂

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            1. Elniñorules
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 22 days ago

              Hello Dr Doos.

              It's just inefficient use of your $$ if you have to rest a 7 mil player every GW.

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              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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                • 16 Years
                14 years, 22 days ago

                No. What you are in effect saying is that your most expensive players will always be your best scorers - and we all know that not to be the case. I believe that once they are in the team, they are all equal.

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                1. Ryan
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                  • 14 Years
                  14 years, 22 days ago

                  +1

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            2. No1Joker
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 22 days ago

              Well half the time it's easy because Stoke are away, and I'll only play Walters at home.
              Gabby will make way during my WC, so I've got some more funds for the def

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  25. Scholsey
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    kindly rate my WC team.....
    krul vorm
    evans BAE simpson shotton richards
    nani bale walters sess moses
    studge rvp ade

    still wid 2.1 in the bank.....

    i know wid 2.1 in the bank i can make some good changes....kindly suggest some!!
    thinking of
    A) evans-->p.jones
    B) ade-->aguero
    C) walters -->silva and sess-->mcclean...
    which option would be better!!!
    kindly help!!

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  26. A2U
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    Can't afford three city players with the format I'm going for, so have three options:
    a) Kompany/Silva
    b) Aguero/Silva
    c) Aguero/Kompany

    Anyone got any thoughts?

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      c for me

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      1. A2U
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        Cheers 🙂 just unsure of whether to ditch silva, who I had down as a season keeper

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    2. Scholsey
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      `fancy having richards...with either silva or aguero!!!!

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      1. A2U
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        Oh yeah, forgot about him, do you reckon he'll outscore kompany?

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    3. No1Joker
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      A, I think with only 3 ATT spots you can find better for 11.1, especially with shared time between Dzeko and Balotelli (and whoever Mancini replaces Tevez with)

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        Aguero is Mancini's first choice PL striker

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      2. Scholsey
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        aguero never gets rotated!!!!or shares time wid anyone else watever....

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        1. No1Joker
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 22 days ago

          Minutes played read: 71, 63, 90, 90, 73, 45, 70. (Thats sharing game time!)

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          1. A2U
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 22 days ago

            Wow, that's considerably less than I thought :L

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  27. PlayUpPompey
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    Morning All,

    I'm a first time poster here. Often read through the posts on here and find them very insightful. I have just activated my wildcard for this GW. I think I'm pretty happy with my team (sure it will be tweaked up until the deadline!). Just would appreciate some advice on the below choices?

    A. Caulker + Dempsey
    B. Evans + Valencia

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    1. sumatera
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      A

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    2. No1Joker
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      A, although you'll have to rely on Swansea home form v ARS and CHE, and tough aways at sun and sto. Only "easy" game coming up is GW25 Norwich at home.

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    3. In Like Flynn.
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      14 years, 22 days ago

      Morning PuP, Welcome. Dempsey looks a good call, form and fixtures, I don't know much about Caulker but you couldn't have picked a trickier time for him, how about Warnock? I can't see his price on FPL atm.

      Evans and Valencia are also about to move into a very difficult run of games, not the be all and end all I know, but deserves a serious look particularly given Utd's recent form.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        • 16 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        4.9. Clark is 4.7.

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    4. PlayUpPompey
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      Thanks all for the advice. Unfortunately I don't have any cash in the bank so can only afford a 4.0 defender with option A. My current defence line is:

      Kompany | Enrique | Simpson | Kelly | Caulker/Evans

      Playing 3 (or even 4) at the back I could probably keep Caulker on the bench for unfavourable fixtures?

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  28. sumatera
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    still debating whether to do my WC this GW

    just cant decide over Aguero or Silva or somehow getting both in

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  29. sumatera
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    please rat emy potential WC team:

    vorm/lindegaard

    bale, mata, silva, nani, mclean

    yak, rvp, ade

    cant afford to upgrade aguero with this line up

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      You will struggle without any backs ... 🙂

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  30. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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    • 16 Years
    14 years, 22 days ago

    Can't get into FPL site ... 🙁

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 22 days ago

      Still you found the bottom of the page. 😀

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        • 16 Years
        14 years, 22 days ago

        Always do ... 😉

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