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The Numbers Game – Something From The Weekend

5 October 2010 837 comments
Mark Mark
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Very soon we will be handing Members the ability to view the Opta performance statistics in weekly snapshots – so you’ll be able to view how players perform by the Gameweek. More on that and other “Phase two” developments later.

For now, I thought I’d give you a glimpse of the kind of analysis that this allows by dissecting the data from Gameweek 7 and assessing some of the players that leap out in terms of the key indicators – Total Crosses, Key Passes, Successful Passes in the Oppositions Half and Goal Attempts.

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

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  1. Jafstar - TheRedDevil
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    guys is fab protected???

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      Simple answer is NO! He can change price.

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  2. NLB
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    • 16 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    Foster Krul
    Alex Konchesky Hughes Shawcross Jara
    Gerrard Malouda Bale Davies Barton
    Drogba Tevez Carroll
    1.2 in the bank

    Nani looks like a must for the WBA game, so Alex (over 20k sheep have brought him in haha) will be downgraded to accommodate

    Thinking:
    Alex => someone under 5, maybe Elmo?
    Bale => Nani

    The in either GW8/9, Gerrard back to Fabregas

    I'm sure these plans will change by the deadline haha, but it's pretty slow right now so decided to post
    Any thoughts?
    Cheers!

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    1. teddy.
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      Sounds about right.

      VDV rather than Nani?

      Elmo, Wigan, Birmingham, Coleman?

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    2. Noon
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      Why not just do Gerrard to Nani and keep Bale for another week?

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  3. Alex Hunter
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    15 years, 4 months ago

    cesc for malouda? already have drogs and cole, so thinking of offloading one chelski player.

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  4. Alex Hunter
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    also, worth taking a hit to bring in nano for arteta given fixtures?

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  5. Camzy
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    • 15 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    Okay, I gave in. Alex's injury and the fact I was already on a 4 point hit means I decided to Wildcard! I also feel like it's good to jump on the Fabregas wagon early. If he scores big, I won't be left behind, and if he doesn't or gets injured, I can replace him with any midfielder in the game and upgrade one of my defenders. The other players I like a lot, and I'm stubbornly sticking with Carroll. Good fixtures coming up, and that's a 0.3 loss to sell him. I'm sort of regretting not getting Etherington in earlier though just to get that 0.2 rise for profit. Every 0.1 counts!

    My team is now:

    Foster, Krul

    Samba, Elmohamady, Coleman, Alcaraz, Jara

    Fabregas, Malouda, Nani, Van Der Vaart, Albrighton

    Drogba, Tevez, Carroll

    0.0 in bank. Team value: 103.9.

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    1. Alex Hunter
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      i'd imagine you will fare very well with this line up. stellar midfield and strike force.

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    2. BBB
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      15 years, 4 months ago

      Very similar plan except I have

      Foster, Krul

      Samba, Elmohamady, Coleman, Alcaraz, Jara

      Fabregas, Malouda, Nani, Van Der Vaart, Etherington

      Drogba, Bent, Elmander

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      1. Camzy
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        • 15 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        Hehe.

        Same defense.

        Someone before the season ridiculed me for my theory on having "the cheapest bench possible", but it's worked out so far because it means I get most of my money into the starting XI. You know you'll have to bench one of Etherington and Elmander every week right?

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        1. BBB
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 4 months ago

          That is the plan week-in week-out, playing 4-4-2, 3-5-2 and 3-4-3. I need Bent to comeback in last season form I just feel Sunderland have decent fixtures I play Elmander ahead of Etherington I think stoke away record is not competent enough...but way every week?

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          1. BBB
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 4 months ago

            *WHY

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          2. Camzy
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            • 15 Years
            15 years, 4 months ago

            You'll have to unless you plan on dropping one of your expensive front 6. This is just my theory, but I think that if you pay more than 5.0 for a player, you'll want him to play every week and it'd feel like a waste having him on the bench. Hence, the "cheapest bench possible" rule which I've thus far been following. I've never had a player who costs more than 5.0 sit on my bench (I bought Carroll at 5.0), so that I can put almost all my valuable money into getting the best XI possible.

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            1. BBB
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              15 years, 4 months ago

              Agreed. Fair and safe Theory. I'm looking ahead in fixtures it's impossible to get points from your best players every week, sometimes I'll drop Nani and VdV if I have to suit my needs, (having 5.0 or 10.0 in your bench who didn't score it doesn't hurt) but balanced team based in coming fixtures it can be very useful in my view.

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            2. The Artist
              • 15 Years
              15 years, 4 months ago

              i believe it's been named the "dead bench" in previous seasons.

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  6. Alex Hunter
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    15 years, 4 months ago

    i decided to bring in fabs for malouda and vdv for bale. don't have room for nani unless i take hit and bring in for arteta, so we'll see.

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    1. Camzy
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      • 15 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      Probably the right choice.

      Your team value is a bit too low though, so it'll be tough for you to build a really good team.

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      1. Alex Hunter
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        key is rotation knowing who to bring in when. i feel pretty good about my team seeing as though i won't offload drogs for cash. think i'm pretty balanced from back to front. just wish i could get nani in...

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  7. Schwarzer
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    15 years, 4 months ago

    Hey folks, quick question here. Flo -> Nani?

    It appears as if Flo will most likely be rested for the Villa game I imagine? Cheers.

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    1. Alex Hunter
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      yes, i'd do the same especially given fixtures.

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    2. Camzy
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      • 15 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      No. Don't do it. Dropping Flo-Mo will bite you in the ass. Just look at his returns over the season so far. He might get rested for the odd game, but as a LWF for the champions, and a damn fine finisher, he should not be sold unless he gets injured or badly falls out of favor.

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      1. Schwarzer
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks for the replies guys. Got one free transfer left, just not sure what to do with it. Might ship Evans out for someone, team is currently:

        Hahnemann (Foster)
        Jagielka Shawcross Samba (Evans, Van Damme)
        Arteta Malouda Etherington Petrov VDV
        Berba Drogba (Carroll)

        Any obvious transfer possibilities? Got 0.4 mil to spare.

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        1. Alex Hunter
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 4 months ago

          bring in oshea for evans if you're looking for a united defender.

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          1. Schwarzer
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 4 months ago

            Thanks mate.

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  8. Alex Hunter
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    15 years, 4 months ago

    anyone reckon carroll to start on bench at home to wigan?

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    1. BBB
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      15 years, 4 months ago

      speculation said so...I think he'll start.

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      1. Alex Hunter
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        i agree, thinking of starting him over ethers since stoke is away, newcastle at home to a weak away wigan.

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        1. Dollaz
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          15 years, 4 months ago

          agree

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  9. goblinz
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    best replacement for alex?

    elmohamady or coleman?

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    1. Alex Hunter
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      elmo

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  10. BBB
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    I have both
    I say Coleman is slightly better

    Elmohamady

    Sunderland V Stoke City
    Tottenham V Sunderland
    Chelsea V Sunderland

    Coleman

    Blackpool V Everton
    Everton V Bolton
    Everton V Arsenal

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    1. Alex Hunter
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      given fixtures, yes i agree.

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    2. BBB
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      *goblinz

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    3. Camzy
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      • 15 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      For the time being, Coleman looks a better prospect, but he isn't as guaranteed of starts, and Elmohamady has been in fine form. It's only a matter of time before Elmo gets an assist or a goal. He's a big guy too, so setpieces could be a way into even more points. For the season, Elmo, for the next 5 or so, Coleman.

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      1. skully
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        any sugestion other OoP defender??

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        1. goblinz
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 4 months ago

          k thanks for the advice. will do
          Alex>Coleman
          Bale>VdV

          and will bring in elmo once his fixtures get easier. Still a little unsure about VdV though, because his fixtures are pretty tough for the next few gws

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          1. Camzy
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            • 15 Years
            15 years, 4 months ago

            Fixtures are not as important as people seem to think. Fixtures are most important for defender and goalie rotation, but once you have that down, fixtures for mid and forwards shouldn't matter much if they have fantasy potential, especially if you get players playing in a good team.

            Did you see that stats thing on Van Der Vaart? He's effectively playing as an OoP forward for a top 5 club. At 7.8 he's a steal, and to my mind, a must-have.

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  11. rabm122
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    best mid-term combo?

    adam and Varney/DJCampbell

    Barton & Piquionne

    Albrighton & Carroll

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    1. goblinz
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      elmander nzog if you can afford

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      1. rabm122
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        Not even close... already on the rivit with these choices. On WC with adam & varney option now but, worried about two Blackpool players in the attack.

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        1. _Freddo
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          • 16 Years
          15 years, 4 months ago

          Adam and DJ Campbell, don't chase Varneys points, DJ is the more dangerous option.

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          1. rabm122
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 4 months ago

            Yeah, I think that's where I'm headed. Thanks.

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

    🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

    It's a holi, hol-i-day!!!

    😉

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      You really must be bored? What is your predicted WC team for GW8?

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

        Casillas Hart

        Evra Sagna Bastos Mumster Shaw X

        Maradona Batty Fabs Arteta Nani

        Drogba Pele Lee Chapman

        😉

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 16 Years
          15 years, 4 months ago

          You forgot Messi & Ronaldo.

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

            They were too expensive and don't have high-maintenance Wags like all the rest.

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

              Anywayz. Squeaky bum time in India I see. Bad luck Punter.

              Ozzy trades: getting rid of Gerrard and Dorrans who has been doing nothing of late.

              Hopefully Fabmeister will be back. Thinking Fabs and possibly M Phillips or T-Fletch.

              You?

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              1. TorresMagic™
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                • 16 Years
                15 years, 4 months ago

                Cricket was a good finish. Interesting trades. You are scraping the barrel when looking at those Blackpool mids on that game. If you can spend alittle extra Gomez from Wigan is a great buy as he will have at least 2 good weeks of making money.

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

                  Not a lot else, I'm afraid.

                  Gomez? He doesn't do much ff-wise? Thought Wigan was a dirty word for you?

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                  1. TorresMagic™
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                    • 16 Years
                    15 years, 4 months ago

                    He scored a goal & kept a clean sheet scoring 24. You can bench him for the 2 weeks & make 1-3 million on him then sell.

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

                    So if he plays a bummer this week, his price still goes up?

                    Hell that game is nuts.

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                  3. TorresMagic™
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                    • 16 Years
                    15 years, 4 months ago

                    Pretty much, the game is perfromance based when it comes to price changes. The "24" stays with him for 2 more games meaning a rise in price til it leaves his 3 game average.

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

                    Now you tell us. Gerrard is a liability though and Dorrans is deadwood so they both need bootin'.

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                  5. TorresMagic™
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                    • 16 Years
                    15 years, 4 months ago

                    Looking at your old team, you need to replace Harper as subs score half points. I assume Lampard became Gerrard, you need better strikers etc etc. Try & have 15 fit players as every point counts.

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              2. Christina.
                • 15 Years
                15 years, 4 months ago

                Aahh, see Jafa is gonna play his TRUMP card....

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

                  Mornin Inze - yeah the cool kids do the wc party this time.

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

                    I'm not a kid anymore. Hitting the big 40 next week.

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

                    Middle age doesn't begin until I'm 75. That's my belief anywayz.

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                2. Christina.
                  • 15 Years
                  15 years, 4 months ago

                  At least(I hope...) are teams will now be significantly different since you are having so much fun on your WC holiday.

                  To be honest with you I'm very happy with my current team and would like to tweak it a bit thats all. My WC in gw 3 made me jump 250K places and helped me get rid of Boselli/Lamps/CCole etc.

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

                    I'm getting rid of a whole heap of garbage. It's kind of spiritual in a way.

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  13. FPL Man
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    anyone considering N'zogbia? I feel he will hit big in the coming weeks.

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

      Had him since the beginning. Now that he's comin good, I'm thinking of offloading him in my waynecard team. Good fix mind.

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  14. Cave Pigeon
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    Playing around with my wildcard, kinda fun isnt it? What u guys n gals think of this as a potential WC team?

    Foster/Robinson
    O'Shea/Shawcross/Samba/Coleman/Jara
    Fabregas/Malouda/Etherington/Adam/N'Zogbia
    Drogba/Tevez/Carroll

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

      Fun??? It's one big blassttttt!!!! 🙂

      What no Mumster? No Nani? No DVD? No Oddthingywingy?

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      1. Cave Pigeon
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        Would like mummy in instead of coleman cant afford it in this team, although i could replace Shawcross with him... And no to the other three, wanna keep Malouda coz there is no reason to take him out... Tevez is quite essential long-term although i am looking at RVP when hes fit and firing again... IF and when he's fit..

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

          Why not Berbatov over Tevez? Same good fix, 1 mill cheaper, better ppg, UTD, main go to man, etc, etc.

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

            Berba is allready back to his old ways.....ZZZZ....

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            1. ToonTom
              • 16 Years
              15 years, 4 months ago

              Yeah Id leave Berba..his streak is over! Dont leave out Mummy on a WC..I left him out and think it was the wrong thing to do..

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      2. TorresMagic™
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        • 16 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        DVD? I normally watch those you rookie.

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

          Yeah same here. Prefer Betamax on the old 50kg video machine.

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

    So the bendtner bandwagon is starting again soon I see....giddie up!

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

      How do you get the puking smiley up again?!

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    2. uzbeque
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      Hi inalize, long time you did not give suggestion for my team:P

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

        I wont do the S Davies-->nasri trade. I will get back to you on the rest of your team asap.

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  16. uzbeque
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    Hello,
    What do you think about S.Davies---->Nasri transfer? Should I do it after internationals? What about Alex---->Ferdinand? and Harper---->Krul? I could take -8 hit. Please check my full squad, just click my nickname.

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    1. I Hart Van Der Vaart
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      When Fabulous returns Nasri won't get game time in the middle. Rio coming back from injury, though he should keep a couple of clean sheets if played. If you're playing 3 at the back then you could actually keep Alex.

      Join me on the bandwagon and go Bale > VDV. You've a good team, you don't have to make a keeping change, though if you do I'd recommend Krul or Al-Habsi. Konch should go as well.

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      1. uzbeque
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks
        I think Fulham-Spurs game will be 0-0 as last year, that is why I would not like to make Bale-->VDV this week, what do you think about it?

        Maybe I should consider a united player against B'pool?

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

          You mean WBA.

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          1. uzbeque
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 4 months ago

            sorry WBA:)

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    2. Christina.
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      Hi Uz, well done with 5 green arrows in a row. You have the players most of us have.

      I think keep Davies for 1 more home game. If you still want to trade him I wont get Nasri. Nzog/Adam/Brunt/Ethers maybe? A lot cheaper than Nasri.

      You need to get ready for the Fab trade. Not sure if your budget will accommodate him, but you need to break the bank to get him. Alex/Konchesky/Bale might have to go.

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

        Also - always play Elmo at home. No matter who the opponents are!

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        1. uzbeque
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 4 months ago

          Thank you

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  17. Devilzz
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    I am thinking of taking harper out. Who will be the best replacement? Foster is my other keeper.

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      Why did you have Harper in the 1st place? Obviously Krul = Harper but cheaper for 2-3 months.

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      1. Devilzz
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        I had harper from the start. Never got the chance to take him out coz of more important transfers..

        So u think i shud replace him with krul...Thats where i am leaning too.

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 16 Years
          15 years, 4 months ago

          I meant you got Harper in the 1st place because he rotated with Foster well. I still have Harper myself & Krul is the favourite whenever I do the trade which could be this gameweek with Newcastle at home & Foster vs Arsenal.

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          1. Devilzz
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 4 months ago

            Got it.. Was checking your team and had a chuckle thinking that you are also having the same problem...Nice score BTW TM..

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            1. TorresMagic™
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              • 16 Years
              15 years, 4 months ago

              Just noticed we have very similiar teams, just wondering what your trade was? I understand if you don't want to say with the FFS Cup & all.

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              1. Devilzz
                • 15 Years
                15 years, 4 months ago

                Dont mind it unless i am pitted against you 🙂 no one is gonna read thru all the pages..

                I traded in Nani for bale.

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                1. TorresMagic™
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                  • 16 Years
                  15 years, 4 months ago

                  Nice trade, to do something like that would = 2 trades for me. My Tevez vs your Berbatov is the difference. Might have to stick with Bale or forget Fabregas til later.

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  18. Christina.
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    How did Simpson go last night for the NewC reserves?

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    1. ToonTom
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      Morning mate
      He played 77 mins, seemingly without any reaction, I out a link up last night a few pages back. Id imagine he'll play soon...

      Decided to use my extra hour this morning to come and se about Liverpool and FF...Pool are a mess...I actually feel a bit sorry for them...as if Gilet and Hicks have sacked the board to try and make sure they make a profit!

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

        Thks TT. Cheers buddy.

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

        Is Simpson a sure thing first-teamer, Tom?

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        1. ToonTom
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 4 months ago

          When he' ready and going then yes almost def,I cant see Perch holding that spot!
          Im weary of sayinh when or yes 100%...in footy you never know, but when fit he's always been first choice...not sure Ill want to double up on our def...but an option!

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    2. ToonTom
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      http://www.nufc.co.uk/articles/20101005/nufc-reserves-0-aston-villa-reserves-0_2281670_2175664

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  19. Hanso Lo
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    • 15 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    So...Yaya not in squad fro Afcon qualifier...he injured )seriously) or? Anyone know?

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  20. ToonTom
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    Cant believe the mess Liverpool fans have woken up to (if you live in UK granted!). Madness...a bid that pays them both off but they block it and try and sack the board as they arent making any money...my god!

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

      I can already here the Evertonians: Going down, going down...!

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      1. ToonTom
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        haha yeah, they wont though, esp if get some stability..its just nuts the money side of that club..makes Hall and Shepherd look responsible!

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

          Makes Peter Ridsdale look prudent.

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          1. neopaint2005
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 4 months ago

            I'm getting sick of those greedy americans, when will this selling sega be over and get on with football already!!! 🙁

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  21. The Blind Badger
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    hey guys, on my WC with

    Cech, Foster
    konch, toure, coleman, rigdewell, salcido
    Malouda, arshavin, nani, dempsey, Petrov
    Bent, Chamahk, Dembele

    Any glaring holes i need to fix? (apart for drog, fab, VDV)

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    1. neopaint2005
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      You spend too much on your GK , don't need Cech. FWD is a little light maybe Tevez for Bent or Chamahk or do you have enough for Dembele to Tevez?

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      1. Johnny Unitas
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        Cech is a great way of ensuring a guaranteed starter in Chelsea's defence, Foster is a little expensive as a back up, in circumstances where you will be playing Cech at least 60-70% of the time, I would get Krul/Carson/Hahhneman whichever rotates best with Chelsea defence.

        Arshavin should be replaced by Nasri for the time being and then Walcott when he returns for better value for money. I would however see none of them as viable replacements for Cesc in your team, the boy is a machine and probably one of the only players in the FPL that can have explosive weeks, week after week.

        Chamakh will also be dropped in a few weeks for RVP, so if you are WC'ing I suggest him out.

        So, Arshavin/Foster/Chamakh/Dembele OUT
        Fabregas/Drogba at the very least IN

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  22. nickybwild
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    Morning everyone!

    Just wondering which option people prefer (presuming ALL are fit and in the starting XI):

    1. Bosingwa, Kolarov, Berbatov

    2. Bosingwa, Coleman, Tevez

    3. Kolarov, Coleman, Tevez

    Thanks in advance and goodluck to you all 🙂

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    1. skully
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      2..mybe..

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    2. Johnny Unitas
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      2 - easy, if Bosingwa does get the RB position back, which I doubt, because it is generally believed that it will be shared for the season with Ivanovic/Fereirra/Bosingwa, then he is a bargain.

      Coleman, if he can nail down a starting slot, which he is at the moment, but no guarantee that will continue in the medium term, he is a bargain, a la Baines 2 years ago.

      Tevez, is on penalties, and it seems to me like he gets alot of them.

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      1. Podolskistan
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        agree with Johny, see Coleman and Bosingwa both may be off n on in starting XI.

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  23. skully
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    my WC mid..
    malouda-c.adam-nani-vdv-nolan..

    ok??or ko??

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    1. Johnny Unitas
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      you have enough cash to upgrade someone to Fabregas?

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      1. skully
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        yup..
        if i change NOLAN to BARTON...
        then swap MALOUDA for FAB..

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        1. Johnny Unitas
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 4 months ago

          Why not change Nolan to Barton now on WC, and then do Malouda to Fab in a single transfer when he is back?

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          1. skully
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 4 months ago

            yup..i think so..
            or any other midfield other than BARTON..

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  24. Burt_Leach85
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    I am a bit stuck with what to do with my team:

    Hart (Carson)
    Samba O'Shea Terry (Dann Bramble)
    Ethers Milner Essien Bale (Wilshere)
    Tevez(c) Berbatov Chamakh

    Anyone have any suggestions without too bigger hit!?

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    1. Podolskistan
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      if i was to decide, i wud go for Chamakh>Elmander

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      1. Burt_Leach85
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        Does my midfield need a re-think?

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  25. FPL Emu
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    Is Micah Richards gonna play regularly once he is fit for sure? Should he be sold for a -4 hit for someone his price level with good fixtures?

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    1. Podolskistan
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      if you really need to save some bucks from his sale and spend that money somewhere else, then go ahead.

      else , stick with him

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  26. Podolskistan
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    Guys:
    im considering Richards > Alcaraz or Coleman

    wat u say?

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    1. FPL Emu
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      Thinking about the last option myself

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      1. FPL Emu
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        As in the reverse, really. But wondering which is better.

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  27. Podolskistan
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    is Fab coming back in GW 8 ???

    as per room.com/news/english_premier_league/epl_injury_table.php, he is not in injured/doubtful list

    have ur say """"""""""

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    1. FPLord
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      guess so, but I think he's with the Spanish team, so he might get injured again...

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      1. The Way Chamakh Me Feel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 4 months ago

        yeah- I'm waiting on internationals to make a decision- but I have a bit of cash spare so not really an issue.
        I would hang fire if you can- if he gets through unscathed reckon he's a must

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  28. FPLord
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    Usually I'm not taking hits on defenders, but what do you think of the following moves to make up ground. My record this year has been far from good...

    Alex, Malouda > O'Shea, Fabregas (-4)

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  29. The Darkest Knight
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    guys... RMT please..
    asking just 2nd time (asked before season) bcoz now i feel that this is the time when u have to make a real good choices...!!!

    Foster---hahneman

    o'shea---dann---givet---foley---konchesy (dont want to change defence, unless there is something bad news about konchesky)

    gerrard---nani---VDV---bale---routledge (want to replace bale and gerrard when febregas comeback)

    drogba---tevez---carroll

    1.2 in bank...

    any suggestions??? especially in MIDFIELD.......

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    1. Schurrle Not
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 4 months ago

      ye would scarp bale, etherington is a decent buy as well as nolan and petrov(bolton). Gerrard 2 fabregas is a good switch although arsenal aren't really on song in the prem at the moment...

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  30. Schurrle Not
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 4 months ago

    Any1 one a midfielder 4 8.8 below????

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