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World Cup Transfer Tips: Quarter-Finals – The Big Numbers

3 July 2018 874 comments
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The transfer window in between the round of 16 ending and the quarter-finals commencing looked likely to pose the most problems to Fantasy managers and the early exits of Argentina, Portugal and Spain have only added to our woes.

Those with wildcards still to burn are in an enviable position, but the rest of those playing the McDonald’s FIFA World Cup game will have to make do with three permitted transfers if they are to avoid points hits.

Fantasy bosses competing in the Fantasy iTeam game will also have to wheel and deal shrewdly with their three allotted transfers, although an additional fourth transfer can, of course, be bought with credits.

With premium forwards Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo no longer an option, along with the likes of Isco, Diego Costa and David Silva, Fantasy managers may suddenly have a sizeable transfer fund at their disposal.

But where should the money be reinvested? Our team-by-team analysis of Opta’s World Cup data, which is updated and available to Fantasy Football Scout members immediately after the end of each match, gives us strong clues as to which players’ underlying statistics could translate into Fantasy points and which assets are best avoided.

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  1. FDMS All Starz
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Do 3rd place play offs count in fantasy? If it does then what is the point of having 5 transfers between semis and the final? as all 4 teams play again

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    1. Zenith UK
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Argument can be made one or the other game might be more open

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    2. Our Tiny Windows
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      You might still have players you don’t want in your team by then.

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    3. jackjones
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      To replace injured or suspended players

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    4. The Hobbit
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      But there are 4 more teams that are knocked out at semis. How would you replace then without transfers?

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      1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Erm... SF has four teams. Final has 2 teams, 3/4 place has the other two...

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        1. The Hobbit
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Oh yes, I messed up. Too early for me to post on the internet. 😀

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          1. Klopptomist Scott Jelly
            • 8 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            🙂

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    5. Mo Mané Mo Problems
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Rotation in 3PPO.

      Will see teamsheets before deadline.

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    6. Differential C (Mark)
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      3rd place will probably be played by B teams. Like, probably Butland and TAA get a run if England dont make the final. Or Mignolet and Boyata.

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  2. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    I'm using my WC next round so considering Russian players in case they shock Croatia. Worth a punt?

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    1. Number One
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      yes, same thinking

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    2. The Hobbit
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Sure. Thay play saturday so you’ll see by then if you need to bring then in. Not many of then though, maybe Golovin? Defenders not worth it whith better picks as Pavard at 4.5

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      1. The Polymath
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        I think Cheryshev could do well.

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        1. The Hobbit
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          He could, yes. Was benched vs Spain for tacticak reasons but I dont think Russia will be THAT defensive. I can see them scoring agains Croatia, maybe a 3-1 Croatia win?

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  3. CROCosta
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Do transfers transfer between rounds, meaning if I only use 2 transfers this round do I get 1 additional for next round? McDon game...

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    1. MDK
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Unused transfers aren't carried forward

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  4. Ibra
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    My team, wc played:

    Courtois - Armani (OUT)
    Meunier - Lovren - Granqvist - Carvajal (OUT) - Akanji (OUT)
    Coutinho - Rakitic - Bentancur - Isco (OUT) - Quintero (OUT)
    Lukaku - Mbappe - Ronaldo (OUT)

    What should I change? I’m thinking of:

    Ronaldo -> Kane
    Isco -> Modric
    Carvajal -> Trippier/Stones

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    1. Mo Mané Mo Problems
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Seem like solid moves.

      You’ll have pretty much the same team as me, and us, everyone else.

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    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Ronaldo + Carvajal > Kane + Trippier for sure.

      The last one you might want to think about options. You have Rakitic already, so maybe Pogba, Lingard or Willian.

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  5. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Lingard + Strinic + Golovin

    OR

    Modric + Trippier + Bentancur

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    1. Zilla
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      B

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    2. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      B

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  6. Pringle
    • 12 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    How about this for -4?

    Costa + Isco + Quintero + Ramos --> Mbappe + Lingard + Rakitic + Pavard

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    1. Zilla
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Nay

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      1. Zilla
        • 8 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        (I don't think a hit is worth it in this game, play your game though.)

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  7. anish10
    • 15 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Got no French or Uruguay players, shouldn't be worried should I?

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    1. The Hobbit
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Me too and I am not sure. Bringing Pavard in because of his value but the winner is unpredictable so I think I’ll go Mandcukic or Perisic instead of Griez/Mbappe.

      Uruguay are very organised and will defend well. Tough game for france and I can see Uruguay winning it 1-0.

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    2. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      I'm in the same boat.
      I don't think we should be worried.

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  8. lampard9211
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Sorry, reposting.
    Delli Alli is a likely starter ?

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    1. HamezMace
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      He didn't look 100% to me. If he fit he should start though.

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    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Yes but I just checked the relative heat maps and stats and Lingard is just straight up better than Alli as a pick and is cheaper too.

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    3. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Didn't play well last game and doesn't look fully fit.

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  9. Mo Mané Mo Problems
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Are people making transfers before Uruguay France?

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    1. Mo Mané Mo Problems
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Uruguay France Teamsheets

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      1. carpementula
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        So, we can safely make our transfers just 30 minutes before the Uruguay vs France game after the team sheets come out, is that right?

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        1. Mo Mané Mo Problems
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Yep. Teams will be announced one hour before deadline for that match.

          Can’t fathom why anyone would make transfers before then.

          Have a sneaky feeling Pavard will be rotated to avoid a ban for the semi.

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    2. HamezMace
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Yes, but only because I only have Pavard

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      1. Mo Mané Mo Problems
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        But if Pavard didn’t start, would that change your plans?

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        1. HamezMace
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          No, I already have four eliminated players anyway.
          Took out Ronaldo, Isco, and Carjaval, for Neymar, Willian, and Trippier.

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    3. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Why not if we already know what players from that game we want?

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      1. Mo Mané Mo Problems
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Sorry meant Teamsheets

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  10. Pras (FPL)
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Coming in to work seeing all smiles on people’s faces passing by.. only football brings this country together.. only football..

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    1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      How do you know it's to do with football. I've walked past non English folk and they are smiling too.

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  11. Azathoth
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    3 from my team went home.Costa - Eriksen - Quintero.24m to spend.Thinking to replace them with Mbappe - Willian - Bentancur.Can you suggest anyone else?

    Thanx

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    1. The Hobbit
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Bentacur is a bad fantasy pick. And I prefer Croatian forwards over french ones.

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    2. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Other strikers?

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  12. Zenith UK
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts please (used WC & Max captain - tried being smart with the third set of group stage games - backfired).

    Anyways;

    Olsen
    Boyata, Lovren, Stones, Trippier, Meunier
    Lingard, Coutinho, Carrasco
    Kane, Lukaku (c)

    DDG, Isco, Inui, Costa

    A) DDG, Isco & Costa > Lloris, Cheryshev & Mbappe
    B) DDG, Isco, Costa & Boyata > Lloris, Cheryshev, Mbappe & Pavard (-4)
    C) DDG, Isco, Costa & Inui > Lloris, Cheryshev, Mbappe & Golovin (-4)

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    1. FPLtfs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Definitely not b or c. no need for hits.

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  13. ryacoo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    A) Mbappe, Modric & Maguire
    B) Griezmann, Golovin/Cheryshev & Trippier

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    1. Azathoth
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      a

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    2. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      B.)

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  14. FPL Mentor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Only have 10 starters plus a keeper to rotate for next round.

    Muslera
    T.Silva Pavard Granqvist ----
    Coutinho Modric Rakitic
    Neymar Suarez Perisic

    (Olsen, ----, ----, ----)

    Good to go?

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    1. FPLtfs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      transfers made? Would of wanted a couple of englishmen, heard a rumour about football coming home.

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  15. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Which goalkeepers best for the next round and most likely to get a CS. I'm thinking Pickford could be a good choice.

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    1. The Hobbit
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Subasic and Pickford

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    2. timPgoodwin
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      I think Sweden will score TBH, think it will be 2-1 to England. They couldn't keep clean sheets against Tunisia or Panama.

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      1. ryacoo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        They only conceded a penalty vs Tunisia and the game vs Panama was very open, compared to how the Sweden game is likely to be imo.

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        1. timPgoodwin
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Sweden have scored in all 4 matches and are a treat from set-pieces which should be a concern for an England side that conceded in that fashion last night. In honesty, I think all 8 teams to score in the QF's would be a great bet to go for. Can't see many, if any teams keeping clean sheets. Croatia potentially the best option.

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    3. Differential C (Mark)
      • 10 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Subasic and Pickford

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    4. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      You are thinking right.

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  16. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    How are people on here going to celebrate when we win the World Cup?....

    I'll be on my holidays the day we win it so not sure for me yet....

    It's coming home.

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    1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      I like your optimism.

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    2. timPgoodwin
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      I'm going to get a tattoo of Southgate's face on my face so I can feel him close to me at all times.

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    3. HamezMace
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      I'm going to celebrate by doing something related to all the nations we've beaten in the knockouts.

      Colombian sugar
      Swedish massage
      Croatian lady of the night
      and then probably samba dancing through the streets of London, whilst singing our new national anthem

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      1. Ask Yourself
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Sugar?

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        1. HamezMace
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Don't want to get banned

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    4. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      You know you don't really belive that deep down Wakey I know you know that...

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    5. fclackless [Brazil Nuts]
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      I'm in Croatia on holiday so an England vs Croatia semi would be interesting !

      If we get through will be here for the final too. I've promised the daughter we will bungee jump off the Sibenik Bridge if we win; I'll be happy with a runners up medal ...

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  17. doublyG
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Would you put in Golovin if you thought Croatia will beat Russia. There is such a dirth of midfielders. Already have Modric, Lingard, Coutinho and Claesson?

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    1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah not much to choose from. I would.

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    2. UpUp&Away...
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      I just did...
      already have Willan and Modric
      the money is up front in Kane-Neymar-Griezmann

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  18. UshFPL
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Which is best?

    A. Hazard, Mbappe, Willian +1FT
    B. Hazard, Neymar, Golovin
    C. Neymar, Mbappe, Lingard

    ML rival is 10 points behind, has Hazard and will probably get Neymar this week too

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    1. ryacoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      C

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    2. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      You can't carry a ft.
      B.)

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      1. UshFPL
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers, I meant 1FT to use elsewhere

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  19. Kolarov Fpl Legend
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Subasic, 3.9
    Trippier, Miranda, Granqvist, Meunier, Carvahal*

    Modric, Claesson, Coutinho, Isco*, 4.3

    Lukaku, Costa*, Ronaldo*

    Costa > Kane
    Ronaldo > Neymara
    Isco > Golovima

    Would you guys go and do one more transfer for -4 to replace Carvahal for Godin/6.0 def?

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    1. MDK
      • 16 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      -4 seems quite a lot in this game. Maybe hold off until the 5 transfers after the next round.

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      1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        In that case, which transfer would you rather make?
        Carvahal > Godin
        or
        Isco > Golovin

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        1. MDK
          • 16 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Probably Godin given the strength of their defense

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          1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Cheers.

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    2. Neves say Neves
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      In your ML if you need to catch up or are miles ahead, go for it.

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      1. Neves say Neves
        • 7 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        * misunderstood your post, I wouldn’t. Probably won’t be worth it.

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        1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Cheers

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    3. Ask Yourself
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Those moves are perfect, doesn’t need -4

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      1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers

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  20. geese01
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Subasic Olsen
    Granq Lovren Maguire T. Silva Meunier
    Coutinho Rakitic Modric Torreira Cheryshev
    Neymar Kane Rebic

    GTG? What do you guys think about Rebic & Rakitic? Willian better?

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    1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      I would rather go Willian.

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      1. geese01
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        What about De Bruyne ? He might play more advanced after a good second half against Japan.

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        1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Too expensive and he'll be out imo

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  21. Majestic Chanka
    • 8 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Costa + Isco + Carva + RRod + Lang

    =>

    Mbaps + Pogba + Miranda + Pavard + Lovren

    Already made for a -8 as exact cash.
    Not afraid of hits, rather have some sub options and this gives me two + more Friday exposure.

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    1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Ok

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  22. Mo Mané Mo Problems
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Biggest FF asset let down so far?

    Got to be RRod

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    1. Ask Yourself
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Werner

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    2. HamezMace
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Lots of people had Muller, and Werner in their pre-tournament teams.

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      1. MDK
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Given his and Germany's World Cup pedigree Muller was a disappointment

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        1. HamezMace
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Massively. He was the first name on my pre-tournament team sheet.

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    3. Zilla
      • 8 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Muller.

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  23. MDK
    • 16 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Given most of us were probably burnt by Spain getting knocked out are people hedging their bets and covering most teams or going all in on the supposed favourites (i.e. Eng, Cro, Bra, Fra)?

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    1. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Mix of both.

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    2. HamezMace
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      2 x England
      3 x Brazil
      2 x Croatia
      1 x France
      2 x Belgium
      2 x Sweden
      1 x Russian

      If it was possible to have the full England team, I would.

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      1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Well you can have more than 2?

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        1. HamezMace
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          I know, that comment was somewhat in jest. There are clearly better fantasy options. I have Kane and Trippier. I would probably bring in Lingard, Maguire, and Pickford if I had my WC still.

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          1. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
            • 16 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            I know it was 😉 . I lot of what is going off here is in jest.

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  24. Neves say Neves
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    WC, BB played, any suggestions?

    Alisson, 4.0 fodder*
    Granqvist, Carvajal*, Pavard, Strinic, T. Silva
    Isco*, Modric, Claesson, Quintero*, Coutinho
    Griezmann, Kane, Kaku

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    1. Ask Yourself
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Hazard over kaku imo and Neymar for Griezmann. Modric a waste even in that price bracket get an England defender probably Maguire.

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    2. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Isco > Willian
      Carvahal > Godin
      Quintero > Golovin

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    3. Neves say Neves
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks for the replies 🙂

      Gone for isco > willian
      Quintero > cheryshev
      Carvajal > Trippier

      Sound good?

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  25. Ask Yourself
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    A) Maguire + Willian
    B) Pavard + Rakitic

    Leaning towards A but really fancy Rakitic and Pavard could be up for a cleanse with Cavani out

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    1. Ask Yourself
      • 9 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      So any further help appreciated chaps cheers

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    2. Mo Mané Mo Problems
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Wait for teamsheets

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    3. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Assuming you have Coutinho, B.

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      1. Ask Yourself
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Of course, imagine if there were any other mid options? Cheers

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    4. HamezMace
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      A for me

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      1. Ask Yourself
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Lovely cheers

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    5. Kolarov Fpl Legend
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      A.) Likelier to progress.

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      1. Ask Yourself
        • 9 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah good point thank you

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      2. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        I really disagree there. I think Croatia is one of the safest progression options and France over Uruguay without Cavani also quite likely.

        Belgium - Brazil is a matchup worthy of the finals. Could go either way and England while favored are also on much less rest than Sweden after being pushed to extra time.

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  26. boc610
    • 13 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    barrios should have gone...but henderson should be getting pelters for his reaction, in the same way neymar has.

    both embarrassing.

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    1. HamezMace
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Ever been headbutted in the jaw?

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      1. boc610
        • 13 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        your joking ...thats a headbutt???

        you haven't been to Glasgow

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        1. HamezMace
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          I have been to Glasgow, it was very pleasant, I didn't tell anyone I was english though so that's probably how I made it out alive.

          In all seriousness though Barrios has come up quickly into his jaw, if you're not expecting that, it's going to hurt, and Henderson just went to ground, he wasn't rolling around, or screaming like Neymar was. I think he did absolutely the right thing, what was he supposed to do, square up to the guy and both get booked?

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          1. boc610
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            look at how he went down, seriously..hes holding his face, not jaw. its a delayed reaction and hes on the deck for about 5 mins. that was a clip to the chin at best. he tried to get him sent off. and fair enough. thats the name of the game nowadays. but its still cringey to watch. we give neymar stick for it every 5 mins but when someone like jordan does it...nothing.

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            1. HamezMace
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 5 months ago

              Maybe I'm biased as an England fan, but Colombia in the first half especially were playing a very dirty game, and the referee wasn't stopping them/controlling the game at all.

              I don't think Henderson would be immune to criticism just because he's english, Beckham, and Rooney certainly weren't in the past.

              As you said in your original post, he should have been sent off for the action, regardless of how severe you feel it was.

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      2. Pumpkinhead - I'm ITK …
        • 16 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        Stupid statement.

        1 it wasn't powerful enough to knock a grown man down
        2 it was completely the wrong area. If it had come up in uppercut fashion you may have a case. It was merely a love tap

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        1. HamezMace
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Welcome to the modern game I suppose. As I've commented above.

          I think Henderson has done exactly the right thing, our opponents have done it to us for years, England finally getting smart as to how to win a game of football.

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          1. boc610
            • 13 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            fine but don't ever complain or say other teams are dirty or that neymar is acting and that england will never stoop to that level when you see that from henderson(who also flicked his head back at one point) or blatant diving (maguire).

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            1. HamezMace
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 5 months ago

              In all honesty I don't like it when any player does it (cheats, dives, etc) but that game last night the referee had no control over.
              In my opinion, and as I say I may be a little biased, Henderson has just gone to ground to make the referee aware that something has happened to him, which it did, it wasn't a dive, as you say yourself it should have been a red card.

              What we see from Neymar, and Pepe is another example when he got a pat on the back and went to ground, look more embarrassing because of the screaming, and multiple rolls on the floor, and I genuinely didn't see anything that bad from the England players last night.

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  27. Mo Mané Mo Problems
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Quick question: are people actually making transfers now?

    Surely wait for pressers and teamsheets for Fra-Uru?!

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    1. HamezMace
      • 11 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Yes, I have made my transfers because I have players who are eliminated, and I'm not looking to bring anyone in from the France/Uruguay game.

      If anyone has the luxury of having spare transfers even after taking their eliminated, or suspended players out then the only reason to hold off would be if you are waiting on confirmation of France/Uruguay players.

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      1. Mo Mané Mo Problems
        • 11 Years
        7 years, 5 months ago

        What about if Neymar steps on a nail tomorrow and is out for 6 months?

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        1. HamezMace
          • 11 Years
          7 years, 5 months ago

          Then he'll still play as much football this tournament as Ronaldo.

          ...and I'll consider myself unlucky, and just have to enjoy England winning the world cup instead of a brand new Kia,

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          1. Mo Mané Mo Problems
            • 11 Years
            7 years, 5 months ago

            Fair enough.

            I’m not having a go. I just hope people that transfer in Pavard etc this round don’t flood this place with tears if he doesn’t start, for example.

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            1. HamezMace
              • 11 Years
              7 years, 5 months ago

              No worries mate.

              The only tears I will shed will be after England win the final

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  28. timPgoodwin
    • 11 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    Please RMT, using the strategy on loading up on players from the teams I think will progress ... And England, because It's coming home.

    Pickford - Subasic
    Stones - Pavard - Lovren - Hernandez - Miranda
    Paulinho - Rakitic - Zobnin - Lingard - Modric
    Mbappe - Kane - Neymar

    IT'S

    COMING

    HOME.

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  29. Neves say Neves
    • 7 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    A) Golovin + Maguire
    B) Cheryshev + Trippier

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  30. RossoneriHammer
    • 9 Years
    7 years, 5 months ago

    A) Alli + Cheryshev
    B) Lingard + Golovin

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    1. Neves say Neves
      • 7 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      Think alli is a doubt, so b

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    2. doublyG
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      7 years, 5 months ago

      B

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