Scout Notes

Scout Notes – FA Cup Fourth Round – Sunday

A superb late leveller from Fernando Torres earns Chelsea a reprieve at Brentford. Clint Dempsey continues his recent scoring streak as Spurs crash out the cup at Leeds, while Liverpool also taste defeat at Oldham, as Luis Suarez nets once again for Brendan Rodgers’ defeated side.

Brentford 2 Chelsea 2
In defence, John Terry’s return to the starting XI gave Rafa Benitez the chance to drop Cesar Azpilicueta to the bench and field Branislav Ivanovic at right-back. With Ivanovic mainly fielded as a centre-half since Benitez’s arrival, Azpilicueta has started 10 of the 11 league matches under his compatriot but as the options increase, his game time may no longer be guaranteed, given the Serbian’s versatility – Ashley Cole continues to look the only worry-free route into Chelsea’s back-four. Petr Cech missed out through injury, with Benitez admitting post-match the keeper and David Luiz need to be assessed prior to the midweek match at Reading…

“We have to see how Petr Cech and David Luiz are tomorrow, and see how they progress. Cech has a niggle and David Luiz was doing well, but with the games so close together we need to be sure on him. “

Juan Mata’s owners will be delighted he was handed just 45 minutes and with Eden Hazard suspended, Benitez took the decision to field Ryan Bertrand in the attacking midfield three; at 3.9 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) he could be an intriguing short-term option though given Benitez’s obsession with rotation, his acquisition would come with risk attached. It should be noted that both Marko Marin and Yossi Benayoun are available as options for Benitez to help fill the void left by the suspension of Hazard – Marin started Sunday’s match, while Benayoun was back from injury and kept on the bench.

Benitez’s decision to hand Fernando Torres the lone striker role will have Demba Ba’s Fantasy owners smiling – the tactic of alternating forwards is likely to see the Senegalese man return to the first XI for Wednesday’s trip to Reading. Ba’s late introduction saved the Blues blushes – 2-1 down with eight minutes remaining, he needed less than 60 seconds to make an impact, supplying the assist for Torres’ equaliser after Oscar had netted earlier in the second-half. The upcoming replay, however, merely adds another match to Chelsea’s schedule and hands Fantasy managers another worry over rest and rotation – a topic Benitez again touched on post-match:

“I changed [Juan] Mata at half-time and he made a big difference. We were controlling the game and I thought I would bring Demba on for the last 10-15 minutes to try to do something. We were on top of them, but sometimes it’s good if you change things, and Demba did a great job on the left….It’s very difficult, we are playing a game every three days. How can you train the day before? How can you train the day after? We have to use the same players all the time, so hopefully the players that are injured will be able to come back, and hopefully the players at the Africa Cup of Nations will be back sooner rather than later. The positive was the reaction of the team, but the negative is that we are using some players too often. We are a strong team but we have problems because certain players are playing 90 minutes all the time, it’s not easy.”

Leeds 2 Tottenham 1
Jermain Defoe’s omission due to a hip problem allowed Clint Dempsey to lead the line at Elland Road. While the US international continued a run of form which has now harvested five goals in his last five games, Andre Villas-Boas confirmed post-match he expects Defoe to return for the midweek trip to Norwich, meaning Dempsey is likely to shift back to the role in “the hole”. There were also reports claiming that Defoe will eventually require surgery on the injury that has plagued him for a large part of this season.

Elsewhere in Sunday’s lineup, both Tom Huddlestone and Gylfi Sigurdsson were afforded rare starting berths but were hauled off just before the hour mark after failing to impress. At the back, there were changes aplenty as Villas-Boas welcomed Jan Vertonghen back after the Belgian missed out against United due to illness last Sunday. Brad Friedel came in for the rested Hugo Lloris in goal and Benoit Assou-Ekotto continued his comeback from a knee injury by getting the nod ahead of Kyle Naughton at left-back – the latter switched to the opposite side of defence but was hauled off after 66 minutes. With Michael Dawson given the day off and William Gallas still recovering from a calf injury, Steven Caulker partnered Vertonghen but his dire display is likely to boost Dawson’s chances of returning for the Carrow Road clash – after the game, the Spurs boss would only say:

“My reflections on our defending I don’t really want to make public”

Oldham 3 Liverpool 2
Brendan Rodgers continued with his recent 4-2-3-1 formation, as Raheem Sterling, Luis Suarez and Fabio Borini lined up behind lone striker Daniel Sturridge. Jordan Henderson tucked in alongside Joe Allen in the double-pivot, while Rodgers made three changes to the defence that played against Norwich last time out – Martin Skrtel returned after being dropped for the Canaries match and Sebastien Coates and Jack Robinson were both handed rare starts. Suarez continued his superb season by notching yet again and with the visitors 3-1 down, Rodgers introduced Steven Gerrard and Stewart Downing from the bench just before the hour-mark as the Reds reverted to 4-3-3. Despite a late Joe Allen goal (courtesy of a Skrtel assist) Liverpool crashed out, with stand-in keeper Brad Jones failing to impress, along with many of the backline. Post-match, a bitterly disappointed Rodgers was scathing of some of his players’ displays:

“They [young players] will never get comfortable. You can’t get comfortable at Liverpool and they’ll never be allowed to. They’ve come up against a different type of football and you’ve got to stand up and be counted. They did that against Mansfield, but today we were just slow out of blocks, got punished and it wasn’t until the final 40 minutes that we played at the tempo and intensity I’d expect…It’s great to put young players in, but you’ve got to have personality and today our young players disappointed me.”

Rodgers also went on to laud the display of Gerrard and defended his decision to start with his skipper on the bench. The midfielder has been in superb form in the league of late, producing returns in nine of his last 10 appearances, but Rodgers explained the reason behind his omission from the first XI:

“Steven Gerrard came on with Stewart Downing and it [became] a different game. For 35 minutes we were terrific, but it was too late then as we were 3-1 down. At 3-2 we had some chances, but it wasn’t good enough. I can’t rely on Steven for 70 games. He’s been absolutely incredible. He shouldn’t be expected to have to come and win games on his own every single game. He came on and gave real impetus to the team. His quality was there to be seen, he hit the crossbar and gave us that real drive.”

With Downing also preserved on the bench, he will be expected to start at the Emirates in midweek, casting doubt on Sterling’s chances of a starting role. Jammie Carragher and Dan Agger could also be in line for recalls having been partnered together in the 5-0 victory over Norwich. It remains to be seen whether both Glen Johnson and Jose Enrique will recover from injury to stake their claims – the latter would seem the less likely to be in contention having missed the last three league outings with a hamstring complaint.

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  1. SPorting
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    how about this then:

    Mata, Walcott, Michu, Cabaye, AJ
    RvP, Kun, Sturridge

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    1. rohan
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Lacking Bale.

      Bale and Guthrie over Cabaye and AJ?? Solves the benching dilemma atleast

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      1. SPorting
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        it's always going to lack Bale or Michu or Mata or Fellaini or Walcott or Silva.

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        1. rohan
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          Cabaye and Aj means you loose out on a big hitter like Bale with the money being tied up on your bench, week in week out..

          Opportunity cost and all that, maybe?

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    2. FORCA INTER
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      perssonaly i dont like it cause in my book there need to be 1 bench folder so you can use all your money

      cabaye aj rotation?

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    3. Piggs Boson
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Quite nice. Cabaye and AJ don't have particularly great rotation though (by fixture difficulty, not home/away)

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    4. roscola
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      AJ's stats are very weak. Last five games:

      Chances created: 0-0-1-1-1
      Shots on target: 1-1-0-1-0

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      1. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        I read that too Rosco 😛

        Agree with all the above, why spend all that money rotating two lpayers from mediocre teams?

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        1. SPorting
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          errrr.....hello.

          i'm standing right here.

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      2. Ginkapo FPL
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        11-2-2-12-6

        Those stats matter

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        1. roscola
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          • 12 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          The point you're pretending not to get is that those points were very unusual for what he has done on the pitch. Therefore not likely to be repeated. Strong regression candidate

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          1. roscola
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            • 12 Years
            11 years, 9 months ago

            Sorry, that came across much more abrasive than I intended.

            I was interested in AJ as well, until I dug into his stats.FFS comparison tool hates him as well. I know you're brighter than I am so I know you understand the point.

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            1. Ginkapo FPL
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 9 months ago

              Yeah, I get your point, and you have given me some doubt about it.

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      3. AAAAA
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        someone's being reading Chris Glover 😉

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        1. roscola
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          • 12 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          Darn tootin' 🙂

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    5. Ginkapo FPL
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Yeah, thats right steal my innovations

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      1. SPorting
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        a monkey came to me in a dream....

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    6. Tommytour
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Cabaye and AJ too expensive to rotate, prefer Taarabt Ramirez as a cheaper option

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        But in reality its a rotation of Cabaye, AJ, and Sturridge

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        1. SPorting
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          listen to the monkey.

          we're 98.8% similar. only he has better manners.

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  2. ImTheDude
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Have 7.8 to spend on a 3rd forward, it'll be for this week only, who would you go with?

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    1. Namtab Nomolos
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Dzeko

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    2. Putherover
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      prob fletcher, but wait to see if Dzeko starts

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    3. gdog2244
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      studge dzeko berb lukaku

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    4. Absinthe Minded
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Berb

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    5. Mile Plankton
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Giroud.

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  3. alberto_gunners
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Hi. What do you think of this WC team?

    Mignolet Bunn
    Zabaleta Evra Davies Clyne Harte
    Bale Michu Walcott Fellaini Mata
    RVP Fletcher Sturridge

    Gonna play 3-5-2 most weeks I guess. Is it a well balanced team, or should I downgrade the defence and upgrade the attack?

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    1. Putherover
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      v good

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      1. Perthite
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Which is to be expected with a team worth between 109 and 110.

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    2. gdog2244
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      downgrade 1 mid and then upgrade fletch to Aguero

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      1. alberto_gunners
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        you think so? Could be interesting but will Kun get to start all the games?
        In case I bring Kun in I have to get in a real cheapie in midfield.

        What if I rather bring in Silva for on of the midfielders?

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  4. UnitednationsXI
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    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Begovic
    rafael hughes davies (luiz demel)
    michu walcott bale fellaini (nolan)
    rvp berb podolski

    Using WC in gw25 so have to use my FT.
    A: luiz + podolski >> baines + dzeko (-4)….if dzeko starts
    B: luiz >> huth…if dzeko doesn’t start

    Not sure what else i can do to improve my team just for this week alone.

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    1. Lateriser 12
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Luiz might be fit though.

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  5. Piggs Boson
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    The Power 5 is for the greedy. Getting Bale Mata Walcott Fellaini and Michu is putting your fingers in too many pies. Drop one and looks elsewhere imo, you can't have them all.

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    1. FORCA INTER
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      yes you can ,and get Silva instaed of Fellaini 😉

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      1. Koflok
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        ^^ 2 mill more.

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      2. Dealbert
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        ^This!

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    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      ^^this.

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    3. Namtab Nomolos
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      It's more like putting your face into one big points pie and gorging. 🙂

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    4. gebb
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      The terribly named power-5 will be dead in three weeks. I am biased by my team but I have zero faith in defensive midfielder Fellaini or pseudo-striker Michu to continue producing as they have been. Walcott will always be unreliable. Bale is only good when he is good, though as long as you never sell him you wont get punished. Mata is the only one I really want.

      I'm going without any of the 5, doesn't feel especially bad.

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        I think balance will be important over the remainder of the season. Swapping in and out players efficiently could be the difference as teams make their final pushes toward survival, UCL places and the league. There is always new signing to settle in as well.

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        1. gebb
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          Right now my midfield is
          Cazorla-Silva-Oscar-Lennon ( Guthrie)

          Oscar becomes Hazard if that makes sense in a few weeks, most likely by dropping Baines, Zaba or Rafael.

          Probably not perfect, but I rate Lennon just as high as Bale. I think cazorla is better than Walcott and will be a more reliable source of points. Hazard/Bale will be even. Silva over Fellaini/Michu is for me obvious as he is the only attacking city player that is absolutely nailed on. You do of course outrank me, but I have to go my own way, can't just follow everyone screaming "needs more walcott".

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          1. Piggs Boson
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 9 months ago

            I respect people doing something different. I guarantee the guy that finishes #1 won't have the template team.

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          2. Ginkapo FPL
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 9 months ago

            Good on you, 99% of the players on this site will finish top 100k as they have the template team, but they cannot win. Safety is great but wheres the fun

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            1. rvp786
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 9 months ago

              both of you are right but i guarantee the guy who finishes 1st will have most the usual suspects ie rvp and co.

              along with a few differentials.

              having a good template base is crucial in having a high ranking

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              1. gebb
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 9 months ago

                rvp786:
                well do you really think Walcott will outperform Silva greatly over the rest of the season?

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      2. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Rule Number 6: Don't try and get clever.

        Seriously, why would you not want any of those players rigth now? Agree with you on Fellani, but if you bought him early Michu is still a bargain, and who cares whether Walcot or whoever is sustainable? He's scoring now, so buy him.

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        1. Qubit
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          Michu hasnt scored a goal in the league since 23rd Dec. Missed 1 game, but he's got just one assist from last 4 games. Im sure the next few games will allow him to notch a few more, but I think the second half of the season could be a lot drier goals wise for him.

          Fellaini again, 1 assist in 5 games, but has at least got 2 lots of bonus also. At least 1 of them will likely fall by the wayside, possibly both.

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        2. gebb
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          Michu was a bargain when I bought him on 7.0. When I stupidly sold him on 7.8 or something I pretty much don't think he is that good value anymore. He is an amazing finisher, but I don't think he will keep getting that many chances to finish as I don't see Swansea finishing top 8.

          If you look at the last 10 gameweeks with Bale he is very very unreliable. Hattrick or nothing, I dont want that kind of player.

          I don't know these rules, but you gotta try to be clever if you want to do good in this game. So far I have not been clever enough, it doesn't mean I should stop trying!

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      3. Absinthe Minded
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        I am starting with them this week and will sell on as the weeks go by
        starting with Fellaini to Punch or Tarrabt after 2 weeks to upgrade either Lambert or Fletcher
        then see how things play out

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      4. Caine & Co.
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        has walcott been unreliable in your opinion? remember gw11? wayyyyyy back in time. since then, walcott's scored more points than rvp. at his price walcott's almost a must have imo

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        1. gebb
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          Maybe unreliable is the wrong word, but he is easily benched for Ox and I really don't think he is a good player (though he is a good finisher). I think Caz will do me better.

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          1. Caine & Co.
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 9 months ago

            but he hasn't been benched for ox since gw11 and will not be benched in future. cazorla is a better reallife footballer but walcott is a better fpl player.

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            1. gebb
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 9 months ago

              Hmm maybe. To be fair Cazorla could be "replaced" by an attacking Wilshare, though I don't think he will ever be dropped this season. And Walcott is good FPL because he is quite selfish and does know how to shoot. I do think they will end up scoring about the same though, my point was more that you really don't need to have anyone in the power5.

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    5. Grumpy Camel
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Yes you can

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      1. rvp786
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        this power 5 hate is going overboard. most have a power 4 in midfield. the only difference is one midfielder instead of the 3rd cheap striker.

        ie michu vs fletcher

        felliani vs studge

        keep ur knickers on lads!!!!!!!!!

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        1. Caine & Co.
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          exactly. who knows which spot will be more precious, a fwd or a mid? that's the main question, one is sacrificed for a bench fodder

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          1. rvp786
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 9 months ago

            michu has been banging them in for fun and is up there with the best fantasy points wise. so why aint he a decent 5th midfield option instead of a 3rd cheap striker like fletcher??

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  6. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    fletcher & cuellar

    or

    sturridge & 4.0?

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    1. Absinthe Minded
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Strridge & Bertrand
      Bertrand to Wilson in 2/3 weeks

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    2. Piggs Boson
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      I like the first one a l lot.

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    3. Doctor X
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      A since I fancy Fletcher for the next couple. Sturridge not so much.

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  7. Doctor X
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Hello all. My Dempsey fixation continues..!! I'm looking to sell Cazorla for this GW and considering

    Cazorla > Dempsey (instead of Bale) for a short term move, 3-4 weeks since Adebayors out.

    I've asked this a couple of times in the DZ, since the crowd's changed, looking for a few more thoughts and opinions. Thanks in advance you lot! 🙂

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

      You two should get a room every time I'm on here you write about Demsey 😉

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      1. Doctor X
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Haha. Sorry mate. I can't seem to make my mind up.

        Bale's just not good looking enough 😀

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    2. Koflok
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Thinking the same thing.

      Ade likely to be out until GW 26, Defoe probably the same.

      But after that will he drop back to the bench or still play in the hole behind Ade / Defoe

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      1. Doctor X
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        All depends on Togo's advancement at the ACON. I'm 90% sure I want Dempsey, dont mind spenidng the extra transfer to get Bale if the move fails either.

        Check Demps's stats the last time Adebayor didnt play after his red card vs Arsenal.

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  8. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Cisse (c). Villa look awful at the min

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    1. Piggs Boson
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Madness when RVP is rested and has Southampton at home. But i might vice him myself, he was fantastic in the last game.

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    2. heartsattack
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Could be good but captaining an out of form striker often backfires imo.

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  9. FORCA INTER
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    somone on last page said that Couthino will challenge Sturridge spot?

    i really have to laught at this post 😀 😀

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    1. Demí
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Is he crap then?

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    2. A.T
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Will he play left of the front 3?

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        He can play any of the "3" positions in a 4-2-"3"-1. If it forces Suarez into the lone striker role then Sturridge will be dropped. Indirect competition as it were. More likely Sterling/Downing/Borini will drop

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    3. pompeyfan
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      he's an attacking player, Liverpool now have more attacking players. Therefore it could have some effect on Sturridge

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      1. Timmy Cahill Rules
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        sterling and downing wil be more at risk

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    4. Chu Young Ping Pong
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Yea, it's funny.

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    5. Absinthe Minded
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      the end of sterling for now?

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  10. Tommytour
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Suarez > Aguero a bit silly with potential Dgw 26?

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    1. Lateriser 12
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Why sell a striker in bang on form?

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      1. Tommytour
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Fixtures really, with view to getting Sturridge in, looks like I could be doubling up come 26

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    2. heartsattack
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      I was doing it but now holding off, Think i'll just pick either Tevez or Dzeko (whoever starts this week) and keep my fingers crossed for the following couple of weeks.

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  11. hnmfm
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    dat spin http://i.minus.com/i8LmIyZ6DQdkd.gif

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      I saw that on tv yesterday thinking it would make a hell of a gif 😀

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    2. AAAAA
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Not bad!

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    3. Piggs Boson
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Nice. I'm glad i have him this week.

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    4. Koflok
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Probably off topic, but what software do people use to make those high quality gifs without any watermark or so

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      1. hnmfm
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        I personally use Virtual Dub/Photoshop.

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  12. Jebiga
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    just to ask you for the opinions for some players that i want to have in my team until the end of the season !
    Tell me how long they are nailed on ? Are they ok until the end of the season ?

    1. David De Gea
    2. Bunn
    3. Azpilicueta
    4. Nastasic
    5. Wilson recovery ?

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    1. Koflok
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      1. People would disagree but I think he's nailed on
      2. When Ruddy's back he's gone
      3. Pretty nailed on nowadays but who knows what Rafa is thinking. Can be dropped for Ivanovic anytime
      4. Nailed on now
      5. GW 27 is my prediction

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  13. Thomass
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Turnbull bandwagon

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    1. Absinthe Minded
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Crash & Burn

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  14. Mak_Gold
      11 years, 9 months ago

      RMWCT: (Poor team value so this is the best I can do.) 🙁

      Bunn, (Federici),
      Zabaleta, Davies, Bertrand, (Demel, Harte),
      Bale, Mata, Walcott, Michu, (Guthrie),
      RVP, Aguero, Fletcher. (0.0m)

      Thanks in advance for all your responses. 🙂

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      1. Dealbert
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Looks nice although you may have trouble switching Bertrand once his gametime is over. But that's a minor issue.

        I have a very similar WC team but I am considering whether Demel/Guthrie/Aguero or Rafael/Punch/Sturridge is the way to go. However I already have Silva. I think yours is right

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    • Bedknobs and Boomsticks
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Mentioned it over the page, but how about this as a front 7 solution:

      Mata, Walcott, Michu, Lennon
      RVP, Aguero, Studge

      Lennon is there for the steady points and to give a bit of coverage against Bale going mental. I suspect Fellani will regress dramatically second half of the season.

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      1. King Nil Miss ✩
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        I like it very much and I bet that gives you enough value to have good defenders.

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        1. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          Vorm, Fed
          Zab, Sagna, Davies, Hughes, Turner

          .....so not bad, plus would put a bit in the bank for upgrades.

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      2. Tommytour
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Lennon won't cover Bale going mental, is unlikely to assist him being on the opposite wing.

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      3. Namtab Nomolos
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Once he hits 10 yellow cards people might eject him. Who knows, Yaya might be a prospect again.

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    • GoonerByron
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Barring any of the players tomorrow night not playing, I think I'll be sticking to my WC draft team that I've had for the last week..

      Look ok guys?

      De Gea - Federici
      Gibbs - Clichy - Cameron - Davies - Pearce
      Mata - Walcott - Michu - Fellaini - Guthrie
      RVP - Aguero - Fletcher

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    • QPRnorway
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Pog/Anichebe or Le Fondre as an third striker?

      Michu Walcott Cazorla Bale Mata
      Suarez _______ Ba

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      1. AriseSirGiggsy
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        shouldnt matter too much, those other 7 are going to play every single match
        probably have to go ALF because he at least appears in every game, so if one of your 7 cries off just before kick off, he'll at least get some points in

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    • In Tommy We Trust
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Kebe, Puncheon rotation is nice enough for those looking at 3-4-3

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      1. In Tommy We Trust
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        *Nice enough for sub 10mil anyway

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      2. Piggs Boson
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        That's a tactic for those with team value lower than 103m i think 😀

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        1. In Tommy We Trust
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          103.4 🙁

          Does get me

          Zab

          Mata/Bale/Wally

          RVP/Kun/Sturridge

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          1. Piggs Boson
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 9 months ago

            It will still work fine, don't worry 🙂 A good rotation spawns value as two players can simulate an expensive player if used right 🙂

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            1. In Tommy We Trust
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 9 months ago

              That's the plan I have to take

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    • Messi & fabregas
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      A.

      Ddg/Federici

      azpi/ sagna / rafael / j.enrique / wilson

      mata / michu / bale / fellaini / bale

      rvp / sturridge / pog

      OR

      B

      Ddg/Federici

      azpi/ sagna / CUELLAR / j.enrique / wilson

      mata / michu / bale / fellaini / bale

      rvp / sturridge / any 6.0 forward

      Basically comes down to rafael + pog vs cuellar + any 6.0 forward

      Thanks

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      1. Jebiga
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        do you think azpilicueta and DDG are nailed on until the end of the season ?

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        1. Messi & fabregas
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          i think they will miss a couple of matches only imo

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        2. JUNITED
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          DDG will. But i can't guarantee Azpii

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      2. El Muñeco
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        will the 6.0 forward play very much is the question. No point wasting money if he doesnt. Ruiz possibly for sub 6 forward if u fancy.

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      3. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        B. d/grade micu, get fletch.

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    • Timmy Cahill Rules
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      how many are aboard AJ roller coatser ?

      .

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      1. roscola
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Small discussion above, in reply to Sporting's first post on this page.

        Lots of points recently but very poor stats so in all likelihood, he's not going to deliver those points with any regularity. Shame because I wanted to be on board.

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    • hellothere23
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      If you can only have one, Silva or Bale? Silva better fixture I guess.

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    • rvp786
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      hey guys - whats this rumours im hearing about a possible DGWK??

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      1. heartsattack
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Aye. Suggestions it may be Liverpool/Swansea DGW in 26 followed by a blank for both in 27.

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        1. rvp786
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          i was planning on bringing in BALE and ZABA for luiz and cazorla this week. shall i halt my plans now??

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          1. Waldaz
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 9 months ago

            Bale back in for Cazorla was my plan too but now I'd probably have to get Michu back first.

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            1. heartsattack
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 9 months ago

              Michu is now on my mind too. Fellaini to Michu fairly soon looks like a winner.

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    • King Nil Miss ✩
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      So... how many of you will be raging at FPL tomorrow by the deadline for not being able to do your transfers? 😉

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        I'm relying on Demi for a snappy teamsheet tomorrow. If the FPL site crashes, i'm screwed.

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        1. King Nil Miss ✩
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          Have seen it happen, it ain´t a pretty picture! I would be sure to have a draft for every plan possible so I would confirm my team as soon as possible..

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    • Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Hey Soop, if you're still about, saw you post on the previous page, heard lots about you from folk on here 😀

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      1. Yossi
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Soop is on?! Must have heard us talking about him the other day 😉

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    • Rick James
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Rafael or Azpi to partner Zabaleta in defence?

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      1. Absinthe Minded
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Rafa

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      2. rvp786
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        prefer rafa

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      3. El Muñeco
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        azpi imo

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      4. Rick James
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers guys!

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    • El Muñeco
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      If Coutinho goes to liverpool and starts to play regularly will be straight into my team. Bundles of talent and will take over the role in the hole from gerrard forcing him back.

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    • TeddiPonza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Sooo....How is that team fellas?

      Begovic Bunn

      Zabaleta Harte Davies Clyne Demel

      Mata Bale Walcott Fellaini Michu

      Aguero RvP Pogrebnyak

      Also thinking if De Gea and Nasty instead of Bego and Zaba.

      Thoughts?

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      1. Messi & fabregas
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        i would downgrade aguero to sturridge and uograde your defense imo with 2 of azpi/rafael/j.enrique

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        1. DDC
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          looks good, defence doesnt give many points and your midfield more than makes up for it

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    • Louis
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Davies or Dawson?

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    • Rui
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Quick poll.

      A) Rafael + Taarabt & Puncheon
      OR
      B) Cameron/Dawson + Fellaini (& Guthrie).

      Cheers.

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    • King Nil Miss ✩
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Name 5 midfield players under 6.5 you would consider in your WC:

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      1. rvp786
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        puncheon
        tarabat
        snodgrass
        guzman/hernandez
        guthrie

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      2. IL Fantasista
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Puncheon

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      3. Chu Young Ping Pong
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Puncheon, Taarabt and De Guzman.

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      4. Caine & Co.
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        puncheon, taarabt

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      5. Tommytour
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Taarabt
        Ramirez
        Snodgrass
        Pablo

        Good options

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