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The Numbers Game- Bale Deconstructed

1 October 2010 1425 comments
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Since Harry Redknapp acquired Rafael Van der Vaart from Real Madrid on the last day of the August transfer window, there has been a nagging doubt in the back of many a Fantasy Manager’s mind regarding a certain Tottenham-owned Welsh wing wonder. Opinion is pretty much split as to whether Spurs’ multitude of creative midfield options means Gareth Bale will predominantly take his place in the starting XI as a full-back or a flying winger.

Owned by an incredible 50% of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) bosses, Bale is the most popular player in the game, thanks, in part, to his performances in the latter stages of last season and a relatively cheap starting price this time round.

Redknapp has always stated he sees Bale’s long term future as a full-back and the young Welshman definitely offers Spurs more dynamism and creativity from deep than Benoit Assou-Ekotto. So far this league season, Bale has played three full games in midfield, two in defence, and one -against Wigan- where he started in midfield before moving back in the second-half.

So the key question is, how does the shift in position affect Bale’s performance and Fantasy potential? Let’s delve into the the Members’ Opta stats for further analysis.

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  1. Dr. Rog
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Yo, what is the probability Faye will play?

    worth taking a 4pt hit fro Coleman?

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    1. Jermaine Chigurh
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      No way. You're gambling too much with a low chance of actually getting a return.

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      1. don parcheesi
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        +1

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    2. bobn
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      leave faye alone.

      theres a fair chance of him playing.

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  2. Barks
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Guys, I need help!!! (advice, not the professional kind!) I cant decide on my best XI for this GW, please help! Currently I'm going for:

    Hart
    Dann Hangeland Jones Richards Alex
    Nani Gerrard Malouda
    Berbatov Tevez

    Subs: Stockdale Albrighton Nolan Carroll

    Normally I'd subtley pick my mini-league rivals brains but 'coz I'm top, they're trying to pick mine on their teams! Who should I bench? Damn this is the first time this season that I can't be confident on picking my best / most logical XI

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    1. Barks
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      Also, with Torres a slight doubt to start, Gerrard is the most logical armband selection, but I've got a feeling Malouda will keep up his form of IMO potentially being the new FPL Ronaldo. My hunches have paid off big time the last 2 Gw, any reason to change that pattern?

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      1. Jafalad
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        Tevez is clear in the capn's poll but CHS could easily put 2/3 past ARS and Malouda involved in the points. You have no Drogba-he would be my pick from CHS.

        Should I get Berba for Chamakh which allows me Nani next week? Tevez stops that move.

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        1. Barks
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          See below.....I did Drogs>Tevez (I'm a UTD fan too!)

          I'd deffo do Chamcrap>Tevez instead of Berba....the little Argie's forthcoming games just smell of FPL heaven.....and thats before I think that hes (C) and near enough guaranteed to start, can smack a FK or two, AND on pens!

          No Roonay, Giggs, Scholes = Man Utd Squeaky-bum 1-0 victories!

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          1. Jafalad
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            15 years, 2 months ago

            Thanks, Barks. Problem with getting in Tevez, is he limits future spending re Nani.

            WC next week or not?

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            1. Barks
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              15 years, 2 months ago

              See below

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    2. Jafalad
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      5 man defences aren't my sort of thing but in this case you are spot on.
      NEW will get little joy at City and A'ton has a tough job at TOT. May not even start so why gamble?

      Would you mind clicking on my link and give an opinion on whether I should play my wc next week, please?

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      1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        we dont even know whats happened this gameweek yet, what bleedin difference wud any opinion make?

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        1. Jafalad
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          Bleedin' Roys bleedin' Brother bleedin' Johnson.

          You not one step ahead in this bleedin' game, brother?

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      2. Barks
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        TBH, if I had your team, and i have most of your mids & atk, I'd only do Gerrard>Fabs, Chamcrap>Tevez & Bramble>anyone who has 2 functioning legs lol

        Fabs just went down, and Gerrard will go up again possibly by 0.3 t up so you could be +0.3m in that sense. Would still leave you with 3.2m to upgrade your defence for more likely goals, cs & baps

        Samba, Boateng (When fit, should be after the international break) & possibly Jask>Hart would give you a cracking team with a solid bench

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        1. Jafalad
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          Cheers, Barks.

          There's becoming an ever-increasing list of desirables: Nani, Berba, Tevez, Samba, Salcido, Mummy and when fit again, Fabs. Thought it might be worth upgrading during the INT break.

          Not sure abt Hart as he'sa little too expensive for a gk.

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          1. Barks
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 2 months ago

            2 goals conceded in 7 games which included 3 clean sheets against Spurs (A) Liverpool (H) and Chelsea (H). His fixtures are tasty, with only Arse (A) where you wouldn't be surprised if he didn't keep a clean sheet.

            The lad is potentially the best in the world, and England's No.1 for the next decade.

            He reminds me a bit of a young Schmeichel, but without the red nose and loud mouth! lol

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            1. Barks
              • 15 Years
              15 years, 2 months ago

              *6 games

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  3. Scratch
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Just been reading Lawro's predictions for this week - incidentally he got one result and no perfect scores last week. So you can really see why I feel the need to pick his brain, tap of footballing wisdom that it is before I make any hasty bets on Paddy.
    What stand out this week is his prediction concerning the Birmingham v Everton fixture. Yes, Lawro's outdone himself this time by claiming an Everton 2-0 victory. His basis you ask? Well obviously because it would be ironic since it's a year since Birmingham lost at home in the league.
    Simply brilliant that man is.

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    1. Dr. Rog
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      im actually quite convinced by that argument. Brimingham dont lose at home right?

      its not what you dont know that gets you in to trouble... its what you know that just aint so that does

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      1. don parcheesi
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        15 years, 2 months ago

        Respect (*jamaican accent, fist in the air*)

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      2. Barks
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        If I was a bookie, Lawro would be on my radar for VIP treatment!

        I'm a sucker for stats being mentioned, then broken / not happening / not continuing etc e.g. I normally select my team for the next GW once the deadline for the current week has passed. I had Drogba as (C) due to his historical raping of the Arse. Cue tabloid & FFS predictions of the same, so I did Drogs>Tevez,!

        I think it will be a huge differential, as Drogs' Arse at home then Villa away wont reap anywhere near Tevez's Newc home & BPool away. Crazy? Or cunning?

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      3. Scratch
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        15 years, 2 months ago

        No idea what that second sentence said mate but seriously?! Citing irony as a reason behind the man's prediction is just mind boggleing, particularly given that he's supposed to be a..dare I say it.. expert. Someone here last week suggested BBC instead hire a monkey throwing darts at Home Win, Away Win and Draw signs. I'm pretty sure the monkey would outscore the ironic predictions.

        (Not saying Everton won't win, 2 decent teams so it could go either way but for the love of God hire the monkey)

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        1. Barks
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          Basically, to cut a long story short, I used to manage a Bookies a few years ago.

          One of the betting tips I learned was to bet against the streak or the hype so to speak.

          Current examples / tips:

          All week I've heard about Drogba's excellent record against the Arse. I predict he gets 1 or 2 points

          Rooney hasn't scores a PL goal from open play since March. When he finally scores one, He will score something silly like 8 in 6 games

          Over the last week or two we've heard about B'Ham's 12 month unbeaten home record. Cue Everton scoring their 1st win of the season at St Andrews on Saturday

          Sorry if I wasn't clear before, hopefully this makes sense!

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          1. Scratch
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 2 months ago

            Birmingham's home record was constantly boasted last season as well, so if you'd started betting against their streak after 6 months you'd be well and trully screwed.

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            1. Barks
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              15 years, 2 months ago

              Yep, but last season it was 'B'Ham are solid at home'.

              The last week or two it's been 'B'Ham are unbeaten at home for a year'

              Quoting particular stats from my experience has been very, very profitable in betting terms. trust me, try it and you'll see!

              Make a note of random stats being quoted like 'scored in each of the last 6 games', check the odds, and track how much you would've won or lost if you put £1 on each one.

              After a while, you will actually start to place a bet against the trend

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              1. Gaz Downright
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                • 15 Years
                15 years, 2 months ago

                interesting insight there mate... ill make a note of this

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    2. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      v good sctatch 🙂

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      1. Barks
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/m/mark_lawrenson.html

        'Michael Owen isn't the tallest of lads, but his height more than makes up for that'

        facepalm!

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        1. Scratch
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          Haha love it!

          "These managers all know their onions and cut their cloth accordingly"

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          1. Barks
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 2 months ago

            lol what nakes me love Merson is that at least he says his gaffs with a passion!

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            1. Barks
              • 15 Years
              15 years, 2 months ago

              *makes

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  4. FPL Man
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Alcaraz's goal this weekend, anyone ponders?

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  5. DeathAngel
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    I was watching an old Man U game on YouTube the other day, (Spurs 3 - 5 Man U, 2001), and I saw Laurent Blanc and realised he looks a bit like Boselli. The only reason I knew they were different is that Blanc scored, something I have never seen Boselli do.

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    1. Barks
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      There's a rumour on Merseyside that Liverpool are trying to sign Wayne Rooney.

      The general consensus is that they're in need of a scouser who can score away from home!

      I'll get me coat..................

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      1. Barks
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        Not even a diss???

        And there was me thinking that you lot had a sense of humour!

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

    Latest price changes

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2010/10/01/the-numbers-game-bale-deconstructed/comment-page-7/#comment-932303

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    1. bobn
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      whos shifting out cleverley?

      give him a bloody chance mongs. 16pt per 90mins average that boy.

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  7. Raccoon
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    I'm playing Etherington and benching Arshavin this week, but it's bugging me - can someone give me some reassurance that this is sensible so I can get some sleep? 😛

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    1. FPL Man
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      That's all good. don't see arsenal scoring too much. even if so, Nasri will probably the one.

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      1. Raccoon
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah, good point with respect to Nani -it's going to take me a while to get over Arsenal last week when I had Arshavin and Chamakh(c)...

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        1. Raccoon
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          Er, Nasri, not Nani, although Nani upset me last week too 😛

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          1. FPL Man
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 2 months ago

            that one stinks surely. I was lucky picking Nasri for armband.

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            1. Raccoon
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              15 years, 2 months ago

              I'm half-expecting the same this week with Tevez(c). I was the only person of my rivals captaining an Arsenal player last week, so it was pretty frustrating. Given the way I'm expecting people to go with their captains this week, my 'sod's law' prediction is Tevez doing nothing and Drogba getting a hat trick. Here's hoping though.

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              1. FPL Man
                • 16 Years
                15 years, 2 months ago

                With Drogba for sure a goal guaranteed. With Tevez, a proper rest needed.

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            2. don parcheesi
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              15 years, 2 months ago

              I'm afraid essien and mikel are gonna gobble up nasri this week, and arsenal are gonna have flashbacks to Barca first leg last year

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              1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
                • 16 Years
                15 years, 2 months ago

                thats exactly whats gonna happen don

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  8. DeathAngel
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Can someone explain to me why Steinsson managed 3 goals and 5 assists in the 08/09 season, but he's done pretty much bugger all since?

    He's starting to annoy me a bit because Bolton can't seem to keep cleanies so I need some attacking returns or he's out of my side very soon.

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    1. FPL Man
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      My fantasy experience tell ms that bolton usually is not a good bet for cleansheets.

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      1. DeathAngel
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah, but he seems to have a decent record for attacking returns, (two seasons ago) so that's why I plumped for him. However, since he returned from injury halfway through last season he's done squat.

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        1. FPL Man
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          Steinsson has fallen out of favor. maybe the age getting the better of him?

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          1. DeathAngel
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 2 months ago

            He hasn't fallen out of favour in terms of being nailed on. He must be just getting old and can't bomb up and down the wing like he used to. 😉

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    2. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      if i remember correctly he was on the wing a fair bit back then, and in top form

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      1. DeathAngel
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers.

        So basically I need to boot him pretty soon then.

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  9. goblinz
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Hart
    Oshea ShawX Dann
    Bale Malouda Nani S.Davies Hleb
    Tevez(C) Drogba

    Carrson Carroll Alex Konchesky

    Is this my best starting XI?
    am i making the right choice benching both alex and carroll?

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    1. FPL Man
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      I would bench Davies instead of Alex. Chelsea home defense is good. Don't see davies scoring.

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  10. The Wizard of Ozil
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    wildcarding next week and planing on getting both Tevez & Odemwingie in but which wud you go for this week??

    A) Tevez & Morrison
    B) Odemwingie & kuyt

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  11. Katie
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Foster

    Mummy,Mancienne,Salcido

    Petrov,Gera,VDV,Nani,Silva

    Drogba,Torres

    Krul/Samba/Dann/Carroll

    I really want to Capt. Silva, but probably will bottle it and go Torres.

    Anybody care to deride/commend this team?

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    1. DeathAngel
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      I want Silva too, but I am prepared to wait on him and see results before I swoop. It's not like any mini-league rivals have him that I could lose out on.

      The rest of the team looks good. Are you really female?

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      1. Katie
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        Am I really female?
        YES - why should'nt I be? - and proud to be so....

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        1. DeathAngel
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          The team seems very good so it appears you know your stuff about football. And you are ranked highly (so far).

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      2. Gaz Downright
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        • 15 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        DeathAngel: no offense to Katie, but who cares?

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    2. dazza102020
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      im in a similar captain predictiment......think you have your best 11 on the pitch anyways at the mo

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    3. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      Dann instead of Mancienne (Mancienne was on loan at QPR for a while a few years back).

      I'd captain Drogba and just take whatever points an out of sorts and possibly injured Torres gives you.

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      1. FPL Man
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        +5

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      2. Katie
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        15 years, 2 months ago

        not feeling Chelsea at this point in their fixture list, hence the dropping of Malouda. It's either Silva or Torres for Cap.
        Mancienne is a pick I'm 'feeling' - 1st cleanie for Wolves this weekend I think.
        Thanks everbody for your views.

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        1. Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          I've got Foley in this week, if that means anything.

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      3. NotoriousDRE
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        Won't advise doubling up on Birm this week.

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    4. FPL Man
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      Go Drogba captained.

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    5. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      quite simple Katie- go watch the highlights of the utrect game online.

      |You won have the armband on Torres anymore,

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      1. Katie
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        Surely they have to beat Blackpool convincingly - don't they?

        Were they bad?

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        1. Nomar
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          I just took armband off Gerrard to Drogba.

          Liverpool don't inspire confidence and Arsenal's defense is a mess.

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        2. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          they were dismal, and should have lost. 2 utrect efforts off the line, and reina made 3/4 very good saves. torres had at least4 clear cut chances, and absolutely wellied all three miles away from the goal. was straight in on the keeper, hit it right at him.

          havin watched i, i aint touching liverpool plyrs. PLUS, with the struggling for a left back and mabye playing some 17 year old if kelly aint fit, blackpool might go one up. You know what that means- self doubt, fans booing, forcing the play, blackpool getting more encouragement...disaster for liverpool. Massive chance it happens.

          You stil confident on torres? 🙂

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          1. Katie
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 2 months ago

            Whoa... OK - will think on.

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          2. Gaz Downright
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            • 15 Years
            15 years, 2 months ago

            not exactly painting in bright colours there RBJ 😉

            not sure why, but i hope you are right though.

            must be the ever-smug scousers

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  12. dazza102020
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    ok any advice on formation or captain:

    Jaasklainan (Robinson)

    Hangeland, O Shea, Figueria, Shawcross (Elomhandy)

    Yaya Toure, Downing, Van der Vart, malouda, (Adam)

    Tevez Torres(c) (chamak)

    tevez or torres captain.....not enjoying this season so far, just cos im struggling 🙂

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    1. FPL Man
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      Torres seems not in a good form. Tevez needs a rest. I'd prefer the hard worker Tevez.

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      1. dazza102020
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        yea i reckon this weekend could kick start liverpools season (and no im not a liverpool fan) but i am a torres fan

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      2. seattlechelsea
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        i'm not sold on Torres either.

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    2. bobn
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      may as well give it torres since you have him tbh.

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      1. FPL Man
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        I used to think like that so many times for Liverpool last season. They never kick start at all and has been poor. Don't think they will be any different at least what I am seeing so far from them as a team.

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    3. KarachiKid
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      I'd go with Robinson in Goal as West Brom are pretty attacking so fansy them to get a goal.. Blackburn have a better chance of a clean sheet. Captain its either Tevez or Torres.... I'd go with Torres... hes due a goal or two. Kuyts back so will get more support and more chances. Blackpool struggle against pace.

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  13. FPL Man
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    man, I really want Richards to play this weekend. Anyone knows his condition?

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    1. KarachiKid
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      hes out. On BBC website hes a defo out.

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      1. DeathAngel
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        Have you got a link, I can't see the article on the site about Richards being out. Wasn't he in the Europa League squad in midweek?

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    2. dazza102020
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      no idea

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  14. rabm122
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Trying to cut back on transfers... must make due with one of these two.

    Who to bench Carroll or Albrighton?

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    1. FPL Man
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      Albrighton

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    2. dazza102020
      • 15 Years
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      Carroll

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  15. KarachiKid
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    can anyone shed any light on Faye.. He was on Bench Last week... I've already got gallas/Konchesky injured... so need Faye to play to get full eleven out. Its a bit strange as hes a regular and hes all of a sudden on the bench.

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    1. DeathAngel
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      It's not strange at all - he's rubbish!

      I would points hit him out, particularly as it will probably only be a 2 point hit if it allows you to field an eleventh player.

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      1. KarachiKid
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        he may be rubbish but he was a regular so scored clean sheet points as well as the odd goal... so even though hes rubbish in real life hes a decent FF pointscorer at 4.5... Think I'll do 4 transfers this week... get rid of Gallas and Konchesky, Carroll and someone else to get in Carr/Jara/Tevez and kuyt.

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        1. DeathAngel
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          Yes, but being rubbish in real life IS relevant to FPL, as in real life, the manager sees a player playing crap, he hauls him out of the team as the manager is paid to get results for the club he's at. If he hauls the player out, that player does not score fantasy points. Therefore, fantasy and real life are still inter-related.

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          1. bobn
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 2 months ago

            hes not rubbish at all. it comes down to huth being unnatural at RB nd maybe having the edge on faye.

            you'd actually find many stoke fans who say faye>shawcross

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            1. DeathAngel
              • 16 Years
              15 years, 2 months ago

              I'm being a bit harsh in saying that he's rubbish, there are far worse centre-backs, but it doesn't bode well that when Faye is playing CB with Shawcross, Pulis disrupts the partnership to shoehorn Huth in. Why not rest Huth if Faye was doing well? No cleanies for Stoke yet are the end product of BOTH Faye and Shawcross not playing that well at the moment. Whether Pulis dropped Faye or Shawcross is much of a muchness really.

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              1. bobn
                • 16 Years
                15 years, 2 months ago

                who said hes playing really well? I can only dispute the points made, no more.

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                1. DeathAngel
                  • 16 Years
                  15 years, 2 months ago

                  I meant why drop Faye if he was doing well enough to keep his place. Who knows, maybe Pulis had Shawcross in his Fantasy team so used that as a deciding factor. 😉

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                  1. bobn
                    • 16 Years
                    15 years, 2 months ago

                    he could be back in tommorrow. some think so. lets wait and see.

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                  2. DeathAngel
                    • 16 Years
                    15 years, 2 months ago

                    Oh yeah, Faye isn't dropped for good, he will play again this season for sure, and could easily be tomorrow.

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  16. goblinz
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    out of the 2 which shall i play for my XI?

    Hleb, S.Davies, Alex

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    1. goblinz
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      *out of the 3 which two should i play for my XI

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      1. KarachiKid
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        Hleb and either a Blackburn/Birmingham defender.. Transer out Alex.

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        1. Barks
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          -1

          Keep Alex, play him & Hleb.

          Chelsea's recent record against the Arse is hard to back against, plus they'll be up for it considering the unfortunate news about Carlo's old man. RIP

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          1. KarachiKid
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 2 months ago

            Alex is likley to get rotated.... at 6M hes not worth the money... better to get rid and use the money for midfield or up front where it really makes a diference... you'll thank me later for it.

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            1. Barks
              • 15 Years
              15 years, 2 months ago

              The Q was, and I quote....

              'out of the 2 which shall i play for my XI? Hleb, S.Davies, Alex'

              That should produce the same answer as mine fraom everyone who isn't Simon Davies, his missus, brother, dog, goldfish etc

              BTW, I totally agree with the advice to transfer him out, as I plan to do the same next GW. Who for though is the real question! Advice appreciated KK as I'm not convinced that there is an obvious replacement. Short or long term

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  17. Horizontal
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Lawro's predictions:

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/9048294.stm

    He did nearly as well as me last week. 🙂

    Does anyone keep track of how many points the "Scout picks" teams would have got this season, if you just tot up the points scored and ignore any transfer points hits?

    Just casual interest.

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    1. KarachiKid
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      Scouts picks are normally terrible... considering he can pick any 11... i normally outscore him by a mile even with the points hits I take (13 transfers so far and total score 369)

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      1. Horizontal
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks KK, but I was looking for the total amount of points that you would have if you followed the "Scouts picks" for the first six gameweeks this season.

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        1. KarachiKid
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          I have no idea... around the 300 mark I would guess

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  18. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Hodgson doesn't really do "big" wins. In fact I am not positive they will even beat the tangarines this weekend. Despite B'pol suffering heavy losses to Arsenal and Chelsea I think they could really push Pool all the way here. Pool played a full strength team at utrecht just 24 hours ago, with only Gerrard rested. Last time they won by more than one was in April at home to Burnley.

    some choice words i came across

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    1. Horizontal
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      RBJ: The first dipper I bought this season lasted about 20 minutes before being brought off.

      So given their form then I won't be desperate to get any other dipper back into my team. 🙁

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    2. DeathAngel
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      Yep, agree with that. They were away to Burnley but your point still stands in that Liverpool unfortunately are an average team nowadays and we can't just expect big results from them just because of their history.

      Liverpool 1 - 0 West Brom, Liverpool 2 - 2 Sunderland; that shows their current level. 🙁

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  19. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    OK team for this week:

    Hart
    Shawcross, Alex, Foley
    Nani, Malouda, Bale, Gerrard, Etuhu
    Drogba (c), Odemwingie

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    1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      if i tell you i care nomar, will you be touched?

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      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        Yes, RBJ, I would be.

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        1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          ok then. show up your subs, or your post is pointless. No option for constructive criticism.

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          1. Katie
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 2 months ago

            go back to previous page RBJ.

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            1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
              • 16 Years
              15 years, 2 months ago

              gotcha- just trying to dose the kids up with some realism...MY mistake

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              1. Katie
                • 15 Years
                15 years, 2 months ago

                🙂

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              2. DeathAngel
                • 16 Years
                15 years, 2 months ago

                Do you still have Crouch RBJ or did you drop him immediately?

                It's late at night, do you think you could squeeze up a link as your rivals are unlikely to see?

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                1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
                  • 16 Years
                  15 years, 2 months ago

                  cant be arsed tryin to figure it out pal.339 , and im in the ffscout league- youll find it quck enough, im 1190 place

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                  1. DeathAngel
                    • 16 Years
                    15 years, 2 months ago

                    Cheers! 😀

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                  2. DeathAngel
                    • 16 Years
                    15 years, 2 months ago

                    Wow, what the hell's going on?! 296 points, I think you need some Liverpool players mate, they've got Blackpool at home at the weekend. 🙂

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                  3. DeathAngel
                    • 16 Years
                    15 years, 2 months ago

                    Hang on, that can't be your team, Torres is in there. Is it 339 for the history page like mine is 909?

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                  4. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
                    • 16 Years
                    15 years, 2 months ago

                    330 points

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                  5. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
                    • 16 Years
                    15 years, 2 months ago

                    sry 339

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    2. Seanigula
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      great except maybe Foley...what are the options?

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  20. dsu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Barton or Carroll?

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    1. Barks
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      Carroll deffo.

      Barton vs old club, trying too hard to prove a point = red card

      16/1 is soooooooooooo tempting!

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    2. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      barton. rampant at the shitty el-chester stadayin. i can see a goal or some bonisses

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  21. McGuinness
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Talking of "experts" the "expert" on the official Baclays Premier League Podcast, Tony Cascarino, thinks Tottenham will draw because going to Villa Park will be a difficult trip. Strange considering Spurs are playing at home.

    I love football experts.

    http://www.premierleague.com/page/Podcast

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  22. Kagawaaaaaaw
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Would you guys play Adam over Nasri? Both have a very high chance of having a 2 point gameweek but I do fancy Liverpool conceding and Adam will probably be involved

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    1. DeathAngel
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      Nah, I'd still play Nasri.

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  23. 1966 was a great year for E…
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    This is my 1st post, love the site. Any advice on whether i should do the following?

    Alex to Jara

    Chamakh to Tevez

    enough in the bank for $tevie Mbe to Fabs

    (know I should have done it before the Tevez price rise, but I was out)

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    1. Seanigula
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      Cham to Tevez for sure...you will get way more then 4 points back over the next few weeks

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      1. Katie
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        1966 - another Chamakh victim. Yes, get rid.

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        1. Seanigula
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          your gravatar looks like the Breakfast at Tiffanys chick

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          1. Katie
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 2 months ago

            1,378th person to say that.
            Audrey Hepburn.
            Not so much alike in real life, it's a drawing my late dad commissioned. (it's also some years old)

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            1. Seanigula
              • 16 Years
              15 years, 2 months ago

              1,378th!

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              1. Katie
                • 15 Years
                15 years, 2 months ago

                approx. I have a large circle of family + friends 🙂

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                1. Seanigula
                  • 16 Years
                  15 years, 2 months ago

                  good luck tomorrow...(C) Drogba or Tevez

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        2. 1966 was a great year for E…
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          I think if Chamakh played for someone like stoke or bolton, who put loads of crosses in, he'd score 15 - 20 a season, but Arsenal don't really put crosses in. They prefer the slipped ball through, or passing it through the defence. Great to watch, unless you're a Chamakh owner!

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      2. 1966 was a great year for E…
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks, that's what I thought. Now I'm p*ssed off that I didn't do it when Tevez was 10.4...

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      3. Seanigula
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        Chamakh has 25 points in 6 weeks...pretty poor for an ARS striker...you could Capt Tevez and possibly get 25 from him in one 2 goal game

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  24. Ragabolly
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Is Richards definitely ruled out of the weekend game?

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    1. DeathAngel
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      If you look above, some guy posted that Richards was definitely out according to the BBC. I checked the site though and couldn't see anything about it.

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  25. Katie
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Goodnight all - my body clock is all over the place. Transatlantic travel is such a bummer for that.
    Got to have a clear head for the final pre-deadline decisions.

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    1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      bonnenuit

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  26. Perthite
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Is it worth trading Alex to Elmohamady or Alcaraz? Won't cost me anything, but I guess if I wait for a possible 0.1m rise by Alex, then I will gain that full rise.

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    1. Nomad
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      No, Alex is good value for the season

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      1. DeathAngel
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        I prefer Bosingwa when fit. He's cheaper than Alex too.

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  27. nik
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    I'm currently playing Foster and Dann, but have been thinking about playing Hahnemann instead. Wigan-Wolves just seems like it could very well end up a goalless draw. Also considering getting Alcaraz for Alex (which I was going to do anyway to fit Fabregas in) hoping for a shutout. Thoughts?

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    1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      save points either way for hahneman, im playin him over foster

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      1. DeathAngel
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        Now you've gone and Dann it! You're putting doubts into my head about playing Foster over Hahnemann now!

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        1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          true tho 🙂

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          1. DeathAngel
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 2 months ago

            I'm using the 'home player' logic, and the 'Everton ARE actually shit as they lost to Brentford in the League Cup' logic. 🙂

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    2. Nomad
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      Back the home keeper. Alcarez/Alex similar chance of shutout, save the transfer for next week

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      1. nik
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        True, I'll save the transfer for after the international matches. Still, Wigan's goalscoring record is pretty abysmal. Gonna take me a while to make up my mind on this one, I think.

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  28. Perthite
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Speaking of Fabregas - how come he dropped in price but hasn't appeared on the TotalFPL top 20 % drop list? (I don't mind him dropping because it will be easier to get him in the next couple of weeks)

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    1. $hahriyar
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      there was a confusion over whether he was protected or not they thought he was, turns out he actually wasn't.

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      1. DeathAngel
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 2 months ago

        Players are only protected when the yellow or red 'i' disappears.

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        1. Perthite
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          So, he should have been on the top top 20 Falls list, but wasn't?

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  29. Night Stalker
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    No M.Richrads again! Whats going on! Yellow to red in oneday!
    Trying to save 2 transfers for after the break. TRYING!

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  30. tbhogal
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Guys – who to sign this week got 2 free transfers?

    Foster (Carson)
    Alex, Faye, Stam, (Foley, Konchesky)
    Malouda, A Johnson, Bale, Arshavin (Barton)
    Drogba, Carroll, Chamakh

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    1. Perthite
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      It looks like the popular trades would involve one or two of Chamakh (has just gone down in price), Carroll, Bale, Arshavin and A.Johnson. But some of the possible ins have increased in price (eg Tevez, Nani, VdV).

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