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Podcast October 10

Meet the Manager #4 – Richard Clarke

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Richard Clarke is among an elite core of managers who have topped our Hall of Fame, which is based on the career achievements of those in our Fantasy Premier League mini-leagues.

He achieved this momentous feat just last month and after since slipping to 11th spot he is keen to once again return to the summit and secure his ambition of being number one when the season ends.

In the latest in our Meet the Manager video series he reveals how he plans to see off the competition and discusses the strategies that have earned him such incredible success over his 12 previous campaigns.

With seven top 10,000 finishes, including last season’s 263rd and a 303rd rank in 2011/13, he is a competitor that cannot be underestimated. In fact, he is yet to have a poor season, with 2015/16’s end rank of 32,547th his ‘worst’ to date.

Richard (FPL team link here) discusses the importance of keeping tabs on elite managers and the season ticker. He also reveals how analysing probability can ensure managers make their own luck.

This season’s trends are also discussed, as he reveals which heavy hitter he is looking to shun on his upcoming Wildcard and how the tried and tested ‘eye-test’ let him down badly last weekend.

The chat with Richard is available to view on Youtube here and in the embedded video below.

The first Meet the Manager video, featuring Triggerlips, can be viewed here, while the second, featuring Philman, can be seen here. Last week’s episode, featuring Will Thomas, is available here.

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  1. BigAsGiroud_
    • 8 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    McCarthy
    Alonso Robbo Trippier
    Mane Hazard Dilva Maddison Fraser
    Kun(C) Wilson

    Hart, Ings Bennett AWB

    2FT, 0.4itb

    How about this plan?
    This week, Dilva+Ings → Hojbjerg+Laca
    then, next two weeks, Trippier → Mendy and Wilson → Murray

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  2. The Cherry Picker
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    How do you look at your season history on FPL?

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    1. The Wise Owl
      • 8 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Go to points and click history by your points area

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    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      gameweek history

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    3. the Penman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      On the website only, doesn’t show up on the apps.

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  3. CatMac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    5 years, 6 months ago

    1 FT and £1m ITB, I want to bring in a Liverpool defender, should I do

    a) Laporte to Robbo
    b) Tomkins/Pereira to TAA

    if b which one of Tomkins/Pereira?

    Rest of defence is Alonso, Bennett

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    1. Smurf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Tomkins as he has tough fixtures coming up.

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    2. MTPockets
        5 years, 6 months ago

        B. Tomkins has bad fixtures, but Pereira is OOP until he isn't (has been benched once, could be again when mids are all fit)

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      • Bullet Eder
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        B, ditch Tomkins. Palace fixtures horrible from now on. You don’t want to lose a City defender and Pereira looks in good form and playing in midfield.

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      • CatMac
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers guys, looks unanimous. Pereira or Bennett will step in if TAA is rotated.

        Muchas gracias

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    3. HamezMace
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      Looking at a defensive double up, would it be better to go with Liverpool, or Wolves.

      I have TAA, and Boly currently, so it would be Gomez/Lovren (not sure who's more secure) or Doherty/Jonny

      Any advice?

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      1. Holmes
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Liverpool but if its Gomez vs Doherty, then Doherty

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        1. HamezMace
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          For security of starts + attacking returns?

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          1. Holmes
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            Yep

            Robertson-Trent is preferable combo at the moment

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            1. HamezMace
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 6 months ago

              Money won't stretch to Robertson I'm afraid.
              I wanted Kane, and Aguero ...then I needed Hazard...an FPL won't give me an overdraft

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      2. Bullet Eder
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        I think it’ll be one of Gomez and Lovren alongside VVD. Worth gambling on which? Liverpool will keep more clean sheets but that won’t matter if the player you pick doesn’t start.

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        1. HamezMace
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Just go Doherty then, nailed on, and attacking threat.

          Do you think I should be concerned as a TAA owner?

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    4. Pacer.
      • 9 Years
      5 years, 6 months ago

      I posted these summary statistics a few days back as a consideration/case for Hazard as a permanent captain. I think they warrant reposting as we enter a period where a lot of people's transfer decisions will be based on captaincy...

      Hazard

      More points than Kane, Kun, and Salah
      More single goal involvements (10) than Kun (9), Kane (6), Salah (5)
      Higher goal involvement as % (55) > than Kun (42), Kane (40) and Salah (33)
      Points per minute (0.13) > than Kun (0.09), Kane/Salah (0.06)
      Bonus Points (13) > Kun (6), Kane (9) and Salah (0)
      Points per million > Kane, Kun and Salah.
      Highest ceilings (2018) Hazard/Kun (20)

      Additionally Hazard is receiving clean sheet +1 regularly over Kane/Kun
      Additionally Hazard is scoring +1 per goal over Kane/Kun
      Hazard is not currently having his minutes managed like Salah/Kun
      Hazard has registered an attacking return against LIV and ARS
      Hazard has registered attacking returns in 3/4 away games
      Hazard is not currently 1st X1 in Europe.
      Hazard has not blanked at home
      Talking mode averages: Hazard has 1 blank to Kuns 3, Kane/Salah 4

      Talking opponents:

      MUN have conceded more goals away than HUD at home and BUR away.

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      1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        There is a fair amount of confirmation bias in there
        Although i agree he may become the go to captain.
        What about touches in the box, SOT and big chances?

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        1. Pacer.
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          What's the bias?

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          1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            Point 1 is valid
            Then then next 6 points are all point 1 said in a different way
            You haven't included stats on shots, touches, chances created, mins per chance etc.
            Fairly sure hazard won't be leading in shots or SOT, that is most likely Aguero. You have only picked the stats that point to hazard.
            I agree with the points backing hazard but think there are others you have left out

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            1. Pacer.
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 6 months ago

              You should consider why all the following stats after 1 are absolutely not the same. Sorry but I'm not going to take ages explaining it

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              1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 6 months ago

                I don't think you get what I am saying. No worries

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                1. Pacer.
                  • 9 Years
                  5 years, 6 months ago

                  Correct. What you are saying is incorrect

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                  1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
                    • 7 Years
                    5 years, 6 months ago

                    Haha

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          2. nisag17
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            The bias is that obviously a player who has scored more points will have more goals, assists etc. Agree with the minutes and the lack of european commitments and him being better.

            You didn't mention that he has less shots on goal and on target than Salah and Aguero but has a fantastic conversion rate that may be unsustainable.

            I agree he is the best option but your entire arguments lacks any negative which is really important to come to a good decision. I have highlighted the most important negative above.

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            1. Pacer.
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 6 months ago

              Much like the other guy you seen unable to grasp that this is not an underlying statistical analysis. These are just summary stats reviewing what comprises hazards points total.

              The reason it's lacks any negative is that there is no negative in those stats.

              But these stats have value.

              If you wish to then investigate his underlying stats and make projections based on that then feel free. That's a good thing to do but that is not what this is.

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        2. Pacer.
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          It's a summary of what has ACTUALLY happened. Not of what stats suggest might happen. There's no confirmation bias whatsoever

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          1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            So what about the stats on what has actually happened regarding shots and touches in the box
            I repeat, you have picked out the things in hazards favour.
            Anyway, whatever. He isn't a bad captain choice any week by any means

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            1. Pacer.
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 6 months ago

              It's a summary of what has happened (Actual goals, points and assists). This is not what confirmation bias is. This is just a stats summary based on actual returns

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              1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 6 months ago

                Only the ones which point to hazard
                For instance
                Who has the most assists?
                You haven't mentioned that stat

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      2. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        And back the captaincy moves to Hazard. Only worry is Mourinho's game plan against Hazard just seems to be kicking him out of the game.

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        1. Miguel Sanchez
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Hazard goal in a 1/2-0 Chelsea win should see a 11 point return, Aguero needs a couple of goals or a goal and assist to get 12/13 points.

          Also factor in minutes for both. Hazard more likely to have 90 minutes compared to Aguero's 65/70.

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          1. Pacer.
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            Exactly. He has a higher minutes AND a higher points per minute. It's gold

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      3. MTPockets
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Decent shout but if you're using stats like that should be equally comprehensive with the opposition defence, where MUN are not worst.

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        • BigAsGiroud_
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          But Mou will park the bus and let Fred give Hazard special care.

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          1. Pacer.
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            What bus

            It's a daihatsu van

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        • Pacer.
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          I realise this will not persuade Salah investers who are investing in the grounds that they predict an enormous upturn. I just notice a few comments about Hazard being a gamble and I think it needs to be restated that currently Kun, Kane and Salah appear to be the gambles to outscore Hazard in most given GW's

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          1. HamezMace
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            If someone said to me I could only have one of Hazard or Salah for the season, it would be an easy decision, regardless of price. Hazard.

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            1. joeydelucchi
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 6 months ago

              you cant make this statement, cue Salah hatty and hazard blank and it all changes...they are both pretty essential imo

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              1. Pacer.
                • 9 Years
                5 years, 6 months ago

                This is what we get to at the heart of the debate isn't it. How predictable are those big hauls. If they were easily predicted ( both 20s scored v HUD this season) then it would be pretty easy, but there's been numerous blanks or disappointments against whipping boys and many lower League teams. Consistency and form may well rival the captain switcheroo

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              2. HamezMace
                • 9 Years
                5 years, 6 months ago

                Pretty sure I can make any statement I want 🙂

                I don't buy into 'essential' status, as there are several players who could fall into this category - Aguero, Kane, Hazard, Salah, Sterling, Mane, Alonso, Mendy, Robertson, we can't have all of them.

                Based on the games we've seen so far - I include non PL games in this as I'm purely talking about the player, Hazard is far more central, and important to Chelsea than Salah has been for Liverpool.
                I still expect Salah to have a good season, but Hazard will have a better one.

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        • PepTalk
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Nice work. I'm very tempted to captain him v Man Utd despite having Aguero (who I imagine will be the most heavily backed). Not that he will lack any motivation playing Man Utd as it is but with Mou in the dugout, I just sense he will pull out all the stops, ie be a bit greedier than usual. Just talked myself into it

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        • Vobinho
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          I totally agree with this.

          Even by trawling through all the stats, I can only see 4 stats out of a 100 that would give Kun the edge, so Haz by far the best complete FPL choice at the minute.

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          1. Pacer.
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            The really key take homes for me are his % involvement and PPM. Those extra 20 minutes he's getting over are a killer

            4 goal involvements after the 70th minute

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            1. joeydelucchi
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 6 months ago

              very good point, people dont realise how much the games open up in the last 20 mins as pressing slows down, legs get tired or teams search for a goal etc....we need these top players to still be playing in the last 20 mins

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        • Patty
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Also worth nothing his goal involvement is 75% when starting

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          1. Pacer.
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            Nice

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        • Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          The only problem with this, is that it only factors in current performance not projected.

          Sure, Hazard has easily been the best player in FPL this season, but that doesn't mean he will continue to be. Goal involvement for example. Just because he's been involved in 75% of goals when started doesn't mean that will continue.

          Underlying stats are important for gauging who the best captain option will be because we're looking for future points not ones that have already passed.

          Hazard's stats like conversion rate, touches in the box, shots, shots on target for example should be taken into consideration more heavily as predictors of future success.

          That said, I still agree with your argument that he's a stand-out captain option this week. I'm boarding the Salah train myself this week, but can't fault anyone that decides to (c) Haz.

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          1. Pacer.
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            Analysing underlying stats is something the members can go ahead and do themselves. The purpose of this was just too try to reframe Hazard away from the premium 'underdog', 'differential' or 'homeboy' status that he has gained here over best part of a decade.

            For what it's worth, his underlying stats are encouraging to me. His great goal conversion stats are unsurprising given Chelsea are creating better chances for him. We saw the same with Costa in the past.

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      4. Winter_is_coming
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        If I have Zaha and no other pressing issues and want Arnie long term, no need to give Wilf one more week, just swap with Arnie now?

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        1. Tshelby
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Arnie I did it last week

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        2. IRBOX ⚽
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Do Zaha > Wilson (Southampton, Fulham) then get Arnie after Spurs/Leicester. I would keep Zaha this week vs Everton over Arnie vs Spurs

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          1. Winter_is_coming
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            If play short term, prefer Mitrovic fixtures, but, I don`t want to waste transfer in perspective again on this position.

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            1. IRBOX ⚽
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 6 months ago

              Assumed you had Mitro

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        3. antis0cial
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Also did same transfer last week

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        4. caldracula
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Would wait a week personally

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        5. Jonny JAB
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Palace have looked lethargic in recent games and Wilf not playing at his best right now either ... funny coincidence that! Upgraded Zaha on wildcard and holding Arnie. I'd go for it if it you need to use a FT, maybe wait 1 more week and build up 2 if not 🙂

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      5. Forza Papac
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Do you think Lacazette is worth the 2.6 over Arnie and blocking a route to Mane or Sterling in one move?

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        1. Winter_is_coming
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          With Arnie perfect fixtures till January, I think he can outscore any other forward across this period

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        2. nisag17
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Not after the Liecester game. And I think Lacazette has been scoring fantastic goals that frankly look unsustainable to maintain. Of course Arsenal can actually play even better than they generally are and create even more chances for him, but fixtures after Leicester aren't that great and the Arnie, Arnautovich etc. are looking pretty good options for the games to come.

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      6. antis0cial
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Waiting till after break but considering the below with 2ft, worth it or madness?

        Trippier > Mendy
        Fraser > Kennedy

        Leaves .8 itb and gives me some flexibility as to options for bringing in KDB rather than just Mane > KDB (if he's looking good after injury)

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        1. Dude1234
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Not sure about kenedy. Mend to Tripp is about even. Mend is a rotation risk

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          1. KUNingas
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            How often Mendy has been rotated?

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            1. IRBOX ⚽
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 6 months ago

              That’s a statement now a question but the answe is zero

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        2. Flowsick
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          I don't know, it seems rushed. Trippier and Fraser have decent fixtures this week and Fraser has one next week too, so no rush here. I'm still a bit wary of Mendy and his game time with Sane in form and Newcastle have looked downright awful.

          Definitely wait until deadline to see how Fraser is, but I wouldn't rush it with these two.

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      7. cpo001
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Why is Glenn Murray not in more teams? Only owned by 2.6%, joint second highest scorer in the league, no top 6 teams until GW17, on penalties. HIs stats aren't bad either.

        He's not a sexy option but surely merits more of a look, as he's cheaper than Mitrovic, Zaha and Arnautovic and similar to the Bournemouth strikers.

        I've just brought him in for Zaha. Anyone else doing something similar?

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        1. Taking the Mkhitaryan
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Doesnt score away from home
          Decent option if you can rotate

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        2. IRBOX ⚽
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          He’s about 45 and plays for Brighton who are rubbish.

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          1. cpo001
            • 5 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            Fulham are rubbish too and everyone has Mitrovic...

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            1. IRBOX ⚽
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 6 months ago

              His record speaks for itself and is international quality. Apples oranges

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              1. cpo001
                • 5 Years
                5 years, 6 months ago

                Goals scored:
                Murray - 5
                Mitrovic - 4

                Points
                Murray - 39
                Mitrovic - 42

                Price
                Murray - £6.5
                Mitrovic - £7.0

                Whilst Mitrovic has some better underlying stats at the moment, Fulham have slightly less favourable fixtures than Brighton. Not saying Murray is a better player than Mitrovic, I'm asking the question of why he isn't in more teams given he's the joint 2nd highest scorer in the division and a solid differential at 2.6% ownership.

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                1. Flowsick
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 7 Years
                  5 years, 6 months ago

                  Fair point with Murray, but to me it seems that we have several good options at 6-7m that are bound to be a bit streaky. Nailing these choices either by form, fixtures or both is going to be critical this season. Honestly after a couple GW Arnie and Murray have the fixtures and seemingly form to be excellent, but it can end fast with these mid-level forwards.

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                2. nisag17
                  • 14 Years
                  5 years, 6 months ago

                  Because People have Wilson and Mitrovich. And Jiminez is a cheaper option who is also doing well. And all decisions have to be made on future expectations. I agree he is a great option, but somebody with Mitrovich, Wilson, King might not see the shift as very beneficial at this stage. Wilson's and King's fixtures turn after two games. If he scores in the next two, then his ownership will skyrocket for sure.

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              2. Vobinho
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 8 Years
                5 years, 6 months ago

                I'd still safely say that Murray could well be on more points than Mitro come GW17 - Murray has a better track record in the PL. I'm only keeping Mitro for the next few fixtures, he was invisible against Arsenal and will most probably be redundant when facing good opposition taking into account Fulham won't even be able to get the service into him.

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                1. cpo001
                  • 5 Years
                  5 years, 6 months ago

                  Good points above...Jiminez was my other option as I feel Mitrovic will fade (cos Fulham are rotten), Zaha has horrible fixtures, Arnautovic will blow hot and cold, and Bournemouth's good run doesn't seem sustainable.

                  It's a differential punt, as all of these players are likely to be streaky. I guess there are many options to look at in the bracket and Murray is the least fashionable hence the low ownership.

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        3. danishdynamite
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          He's a decent option

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        4. Rust Cohle
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Give it a couple of weeks. I suspect that as Mitrovic, Wilson/King and Jiménez fixtures shift you’ll see ownership of Arnautovic and Murray increase.

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      8. Miguel Sanchez
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        How would this look from GW 11 onwards?

        Ederson (Hamer)
        Alonso Robertson Mendy Doherty (AWB)
        Salah Hazard KDB Richarlison Maddison
        Arnautovic Ings (Kamara)

        Captaincy between Salah and Hazard and Ings/Doherty on the bench each week?

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        1. Dude1234
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Drop one of the 3 big backs to improve forward line?

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        2. IRBOX ⚽
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Lose Ederson, you have Mendy.. use it to get Mitro. Still not a fan of the frontline

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        3. joeydelucchi
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          downgrade maddison and upgrade ings?

          Maddisons novelty will wear off, he has started well but got lucky i dont see it carrying on.

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          1. danishdynamite
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            His fixture and stats suggest otherwise

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            1. joeydelucchi
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 6 months ago

              stats arent that great ive seen them...hes been lucky

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

        Terrific: I've just mapped out my transfer plan between now and GW15/16 when I will WC

        One plan for Fraser knacked, another if he's fine

        Can't see what's gonna go wrong 🙂

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      10. drughi
        • 14 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        What is your worst rank and best rank in a season end ?

        Worst: 85,509 in 2012/13
        Best: 361 in 13/14

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        1. IRBOX ⚽
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Best: 27k
          Worst: 28k

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          1. Miguel Sanchez
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            Consistent

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            1. Miguel Sanchez
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 6 months ago

              2013/14 - 2,236,588
              2016/17 - 12,535

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              1. drughi
                • 14 Years
                5 years, 6 months ago

                Suarez less in 13/14 ?

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          2. drughi
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            solid

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            1. IRBOX ⚽
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 6 months ago

              Only my 3rd season this year.. looking for a top 10k at least. Top 1000 is where it’s at. Props to anyone with a 3 digit finish!

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              1. drughi
                • 14 Years
                5 years, 6 months ago

                Yeah top 1k is incredibly tough and you need a lot of luck aswell. Getting tougher each season to get there. Haven't really been close since 13/14 season

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                1. Son is Rising
                  • 13 Years
                  5 years, 6 months ago

                  My wife is in her first season. Current rank is 150. I've been helping her but she has been making captain choices (as shown by the fact she keeps getting it right whilst I get it wrong!) 😆

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                  1. drughi
                    • 14 Years
                    5 years, 6 months ago

                    wow amazing rank so early on

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        2. Smurf
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Worst: 279,491 - 2013/14

          Best: 384 - 2016/17

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          1. drughi
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            you didn't go for Suarez in 13/14 ?

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        3. Halftime
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Best 1,384 in 13/14

          Worst 405,739 in 17/18 (I wasn't paying as much attention last year tbh)

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          1. drughi
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            that old classic hehe

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        4. #FPLBhuna
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          worst 171k
          best 68k

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        5. Buck The Trent
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Worst 92,667
          Best 412

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          1. drughi
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            solid numbers

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        6. StinkinRich
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Played 11 seasons: -

          Best 5K (missed out on being inside top 5K on transfers made!)
          Worst 210K

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        7. Goat
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Best 29,000 15/16
          Worst 90,000 17/18

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        8. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          251k in 15/16 (first year)
          238 last year

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          1. drughi
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            amazing rank last season and you are in a great position this season aswell, good job

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            1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 6 months ago

              Thanks, shooting for the stars

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          2. BigManBakar
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            Good going this year man, great stuff! 🙂

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            1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 6 months ago

              Thanks! Finally linked my team. Aiming to go even better this season.

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              1. BigManBakar
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                5 years, 6 months ago

                Good luck! 🙂

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        9. BigManBakar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Best: 4th

          Worst: 176k

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          1. drughi
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            4th in the world ?! nosebleed levels

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            1. BigManBakar
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              5 years, 6 months ago

              Haha yes. Crazy, crazy year!

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          2. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            4th is amazing

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            1. BigManBakar
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              5 years, 6 months ago

              Cheers mate 🙂

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        10. arndff_
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Worst: 352,205 in 2009/10
          Best: 750 in 2017/18

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        11. CRO KLOPP
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          My 3. Season
          1. 525000(started playing in a gmwk 4)
          2. 6.600

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        12. FPL.team
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Worst: 15/16 - 1.6m
          Best: 12/13 - 14k

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      11. Tshelby
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Easy decision?
        Monreal -> Robbo

        0.8 ITB
        2FT's

        Hennessey, Hamer
        Trippier, Alonso, Monreal, Bennett, WB
        Salah, Hazard, Rich, Fraser, Billing
        Kun, Arnie, Mitro

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        1. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Yes. Easy decision.

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

        I know the risks of not being guaranteed First team player and everything, but i still feel like he will score when he comes on...anyone else considering Ramsey?

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        1. danishdynamite
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Nah, not til GW 15/16 when they begin a nice run til New Year

          By which point you'll want Laca, and won't fancy doubling up on Arse. Ramsey = FPL toast

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        2. nisag17
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Don't do it. Could easily destroy your season. And even if he plays he won't perform to a level that is much better than alternatives especially with the fixture list beyond Leicester.

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          1. joeydelucchi
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            i disagree...arsenal look like they can attack almost as well as city and liverpool this season (defensively woeful)....so even if ramsey is on bench he will come on and score imo

            nisag17...who do you consider better alternatives, i dont see many others? (i own rich and fraser)

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      13. shirtless
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Best; 4085 2009/10

        Worst; 280,187 2015/16

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        1. shirtless
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Fail!

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

        What should be the priority here?
        A. Trippier > Mendy
        B. Zaha > Mitro/Wilson/Arnie
        C. Save FT

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        1. Holmes
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          C

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        2. BigManBakar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          I think it's time to get rid of Zaha.

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      15. puhd
        • 9 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        My current Team is very template:

        Patricio/Hamer
        Laporte Robertson Alonso AWB Bennet
        Mane Richarlison Hazard Maddison Billing
        Aguero Wilson Mitro

        Got 2ft and 2.0 ITB.

        A: Mane to Salah
        C: Maddison to KDB and Wilson to Jimenez/Ings
        D: Maddison to Fraser and Wilson to Laca

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        1. arndff_
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Lol

          B: Hamer to 4.5

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          1. puhd
            • 9 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            Hah! Thanks mate

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        2. Nice to Finally Michu
          • 10 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Don’t do any of those moves

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      16. StinkinRich
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Was all set to WC, but now thinking a bad idea...

        Current Squad

        Hamer / Foster
        Alonso / TAA / Doherty / AWB / Daniels
        Salah / Hazard / Fraser / Richarlison / Lamela
        Kun / Arnie / Wilson

        Looking at a WC i wouldnt change that much and i know in a couple of weeks the landscape changes for Bournemouth/Palace.

        KDB/Laca are ones id want, not certain on TAA start security after Sunday and feel like giving Salah next couple to fire before shipping if doesnt work out. Lamela was a punt this week gone wrong btw 😉

        Thoughts on playing it or waiting it out?

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        1. puhd
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          I wouldnt WC this Team, wait till the Christmas period

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        2. penman26
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          i would hold off and use whatever FT you have. depending on how your team performs next GW i would hold off to the 3rd IB in november. im in the same boat btw gonna wait a week and revaluate

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        3. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Wouldn't WC that.

          You have Salah, Haz and Kun. If you didn't have them then it's justified but since you got them, it does you well to wait imo.

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        4. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Solid team. Can get KDB and Laca over next few weeks anyway. Isn't GW 15 next fixture shift? Wait till then.

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        5. StinkinRich
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          thanks for the advice, think i'll hold...for now!

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      17. Son is Rising
        • 13 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Just 3 IB price rises away from:

        Patricio
        Mendy / TAA / Robbo / Doherty
        Salah / Sterling / Hazard
        Aguero / Wilson / Mitro

        Hamer / Bennett / Hodj / Masuaku

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        1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Probably a good thing because I think this team is doodoo

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          1. Son is Rising
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            Why you have to pop my balloon 🙁

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        2. 007 [RoboKlopp]
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          How you afford that squad? Mine -1.8m for that line up.

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          1. IRBOX ⚽
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            You have a poor TV/SV

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            1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 6 months ago

              My team have TV of 103.2, not too bad imo. His squad is so expensive with 4 big hitters.

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          2. Son is Rising
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            TV is 104.5 and I've had most of the price risers in the squad since they were cheap.

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            1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 6 months ago

              Awesome mate.

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        3. Guba
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Think I'd probably prefer Fraser -> Wilson personally, easier to change in 2 weeks time when Bmouth fixtures change. Free's up some cash too.

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          1. Son is Rising
            • 13 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            I'll be going Sterling > KDB and Wilson > Arnautovic in GW14

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            1. Dr Mulholland
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 6 Years
              5 years, 6 months ago

              That would be some quality players in there.

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      18. Dr Mulholland
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Massive dilema, bench 2 of these:
        a. Alonso (MUN)
        b. Doherty (WAT)
        c. Knockaert (new)
        d. Schürrle (car)
        e. Mitrovic (car)
        f. Anautovic (TOT)
        g. Vardy (ars)

        Thanks in advance.

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        1. arndff_
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          cd

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          1. Dr Mulholland
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            Cheers

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        2. Tshelby
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          C and D

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          1. Dr Mulholland
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            Ta

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        3. leo_messi
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          c and d

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          1. Dr Mulholland
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            Thanks

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        4. Son is Rising
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          c and a or c and g. Don't bench Schurrle at Cardiff!

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          1. Dr Mulholland
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            I know, that is my nagging doubt. If I'm not gonna play him against Cardiff, then when.. He's perfectly capable of scoring a long range shot & assist. Thanks for the suggestions.

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      19. BigManBakar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Afternoon all... Wondering what a decent rank is at this stage of the season, without having the 3 chips played, to reach top 10k?

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        1. penman26
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          inside top 1 mill.

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        2. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Anything within top 500k is 10k doable. But don't focus on that. Just focus on approaching each week as best you can while preparing for other weeks. The ranks will come.

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          1. SPorting
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            Urgh.

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        3. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          1million is 112 points off the current 10k. A skilful manager would be able to overhaul that deficit IMO, assuming a few things fell in their favour.

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        4. BigManBakar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Cheers all.

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      20. Guba
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Thoughts on the below options? On WC

        A). Aguero, TAA, Alonso
        B). Vardy, Pereira/Doherty, Mane

        Have Salah and Robertson potentially as the other 2 pool players. Debating going 4 at the back doubling on pool defense or a 352 doubling on pool attack. Do feel like Vardy has great potential over the next run of games.

        Cheers

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        1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Alonso vs Mane?

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          1. Guba
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            Well it's not quite as simple as that as the other options like Aguero then have to change.

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            1. 007 [RoboKlopp]
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 6 months ago

              A imo

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              1. Guba
                • 8 Years
                5 years, 6 months ago

                Thanks

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        2. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          The options don't match.

          Pick your Liverpool players then work around that.

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          1. Guba
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            Not sure what you mean.

            The question really is whether to double on pool attack or pool defence.
            The options don't match because its either 442 or 352

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            1. Camzy
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              5 years, 6 months ago

              They don't match because even if those are the options your bench will dictate your structure. Basically, we can't compare Alonso and Mane.

              Double on Pool defense.

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              1. Guba
                • 8 Years
                5 years, 6 months ago

                Yeah I don't really understand still, you can compare them imo it's simply a case of deciding which you think will outscore the other.

                Thanks for suggesting which option you'd pick though.

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      21. CRO KLOPP
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Ryan
        Alonso Trippier TAA Doherty
        Hazard Richarlison Fraser
        Aguero (C) Kane Mitrović
        Hart Maddison Hojbjerg AWB
        2 FT 1.4 itb

        A) Trippier to Mendy and save ft
        B) Kane and Fraser to Salah and Wilson/King/Murray
        Will captain Kun

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        1. drughi
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          B with Wilson

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          1. CRO KLOPP
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            Cheers mate

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      22. ritzyd
        • 6 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Is there somewhere you can see the points threshold to get into the current top 10,000 - top 100,000 etc on this site (or others)

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        1. Limited & Mediocre Mana…
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Use gargatron.com with your ID and you can work it out

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          1. ritzyd
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            Thanks

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      23. IRBOX ⚽
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Save the tranny here? 0.9 ITB

        Ryan
        Alonso Mendy Robbo
        Hazard Salah Richarlison Fraser
        Aguero Mitrovic Wilson

        Button Bennett AWB Guendouzi

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        1. CRO KLOPP
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Easy save

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        2. Jam0sh
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          You could save

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        3. 007 [RoboKlopp]
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Solid, save

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        4. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Yep. Save.

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      24. AC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Really great videos Jonty, David and all. Please keep them coming.

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        1. IRBOX ⚽
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Low blow! 😉 has

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      25. 007 [RoboKlopp]
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        Hi, anyone going Salahless despite good Pool fixtures?

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        1. ajones1608
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Yep, easier for me as not had him the whole time. I do think there are better options though, i.e. double Pool defence

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        2. DAZZ
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Nope. Got him in on a WC for the next 4, cardiff, huddersfield and fulham, i want atleast 2 explosive hauls or ill just downgrade him to KDB.

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        3. COYS Down Under
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 9 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          While I can definitely make a good team without him, I want to captain him.

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        4. internal error
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Hell no

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        5. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          No. Now is the time to have him (if he does not do well over these next few then he really has to go though)

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        6. Guba
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          I've been Salahless since the beginning but will be very likely getting him on WC

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      26. Zebrahimović
        • 8 Years
        5 years, 6 months ago

        I feel getting Arnie for Wilson was the biggest mistake i've made this season. Can't get him back now can I? Urghh.

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        1. IRBOX ⚽
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Why not? If your squad is solid get Wilson for Southampton/Fulham, then switch back to Arnie

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          1. Zebrahimović
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            I would do but my 1ft is gonna be Trip --> TAA after the break.

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        2. Fulchester's New Centr…
          • 6 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Not as a swap for Arnie no.

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        3. MTPockets
            5 years, 6 months ago

            If that's the biggest then doing ok

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        4. Hughes the Daddy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Excellent video. Thanks Richard for sharing your experience, I found it extremely useful. Great questions from Jonty too. Not convinced that omitting Salah is the way to go when playing the probabilities and Liverpool upcoming fixtures but other than that I like the approach to the game. Interesting stuff.

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        5. Athletic Nasherbo
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 6 months ago

          Disastrous week just gone. What to do here? 1FT

          Ederson
          Alonso Robertson Doherty
          Hazard Mane Richarlison Fraser
          Kane Arnautovic Mitrovic

          Button WB Shaw Hojbjerg

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          1. SpaceCadet
            • 10 Years
            5 years, 6 months ago

            Kane>kun

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