Gabby Agbonlahor and Bryan Ruiz are the unlikely names sitting on top of our ICT Index rankings in a Gameweek which, so far, has failed to live up to its billing. As usual, we guide our members through the key statistics from the weekend action, identifying the trends that are now just as likely to guide the pre-season watchlist as our decisions for the remaining matches this term.
Afternoon chapps. How's the DGW going?
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hopeful - 60 but loads to play. Have a feeling everyone's mid week could be mahoussive, especially for differentials (figners crossed)
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*banned emoticon*
Open ControlsOh yeah, I saw something when I was on very briefly a few nights ago. What's it all about? Storm/ teacup stuff no doubt
Open ControlsMark banned all the funny emoticons that express any sort of emotion... we are now all officially emoticon-less robots
Open ControlsReally? Do you men like smileys and winky ..those ones?
Open Controlsno, just the elaborate ones. Apparently they make baby jesus cry 😯
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No. I've moderated them because they are open to misuse - e.g.: some users were overusing them or replying with them and them alone and even opening comments with them. Sadly, it those users who have spoiled the "fun" if you can call it that.
We will look again with HC next week.Open ControlsFair enough.
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Nice scoring.
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other, content with 60pts and hopefully 9 more to play
glad the season is coming to an end, weather is gettin' warmer and it's time to be outside for 5 months or soOpen ControlsYeah, agree. I haven't enjoyed this season at all either. Insanely bad luck with injuries.
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Niice, good for you!
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Own Mata
Own Oscar
Ruiz on my bench
Baines legit assist for goal disallowed, ya I own him too,
Michu is dead, guess what he's in my team.
Scharner in for a hit not looking good,
Chelsea goal lost me 140E
Cardiff equaliser cost me 110E
But at least Tevez got 13 minutes for me, so things are looking up............Open Controls
Pissed off about Hazard not playing, hopeful as long as Tevez and Hazard start the next one.
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Open ControlsI've Hazard too. If you were me would you hope for a no-show (and Davies CS off the bench) or Hazard Vs Spurs?
Open ControlsMe too, I think.
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I brought him in to see him out there, I demand Hazard minutes.
However, I only have Sturridge's 2 off bench with Baine's 8 sitting behind him
Boyce CS anyone?Open ControlsI'd take the 6 points plus another game, no question. If it was just the 6 points, I'd probably rather Hazard tbh.
I've only got Berba coming on (Demel is 2nd sub 🙁 ), so really need him to play!Open Controlshaha, fair enough, good luck anyways!
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Right, few questions:
1. Will Lukakku play agains NOR?
2. Will Kompany be rested in the last 2 weeks?
3. Is there any news of a Wilson return?
4. Who should I get rid of - Ramires (avl) - Felli (WHU) - Silva (rdg) -(what about waiting to see who plays mid week?)
5. Keep or sell RVP, if sell who for?
6. Keep or Sell Benteke for Agb?
CHEERS LADSOpen ControlsYes, I think
Prob rested once
no idea
Ramires
Sell. Chicarito
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^ This
RVP > Sturridge over Hernandez though.Open Controls
^ this
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Cheers - I thought about Chicarito but his starts aren't assured.
My back has a dilemna, if Kompnay plays both matches I have a strong back 3 for both of the last gameweeks but if he doesn't play one I will have a blank defender. The problem is is it worth wasting a transfer to get a defender in who mightn't even play!?Open Controls
lol did you see that shot from Hawkins!?! 😀 😀
Open Controlsno, what happened
Open ControlsHe is playing some horrendous shots.
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RONNIEEEE
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@CentreTransfer: BREAKING: Jose Mourinho has accepted an offer to return as Chelsea manager at the end of the season. (Daily Mail)
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One week only , who do you think will score biggest this weekend
Ba
Benteke
Countinho
Fellaini
AJ
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How´s the race for Golden Boot?
Only Bale as a slim chance now... 5 goals will be enough for SAF to bench RvP?(if Bale doesn´t score more this week that is)Open Controls
Anyone know the following please? Has Lindegaard now played enough games so he can get a Premier League winner's medal? Hoping he has so David de Gea might start the next couple of games.
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Lost on last page....
One stupid question…. Do you have idea who to bench from your team for GW38???? Everybody bringing Sturidge, Coutinho….but if you already have Bale, Mata, Walcott, Maloney, Kone etc….. you need somebody to stay on the bench….Open Controls
Fellaini benched for me, don't think Chelsea midfielders are the way forward for GW38. Everton defence holding really strong as of late.
Open ControlsYou have only listed 5 players there and most of us have Maloney or Kone not both. Everyone has 1 or 2 players to get rid of for the final 2 weeks such as Michu/Fellaini/Lukaku/Defoe and most will make sure they are not left with a bench dilemma.
To assume everyone considering Coutinho/Sturridge is going to end up with too many options is a bit wide of the mark.Open Controls
I'm benching Michu 😉
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Motivation?
Relegation and European spots aside do clubs not get get more money the higher placed they are in the Premier League? If that's true, I probably imagined it, then surely Liverpool, West Brom and West Ham players could be motivated by a few extra quid for the summer break? Or at least, cos most of them have more money than God, play for a bit of pride 😉Open ControlsHow did ya get on?
Heading out there now so might catch ya later.Open Controls
Can anyone remember what Mourinho was like with rotation at Chelsea? Did he seem to stick with the same team all the time or was he crazy for Rafatation?
Hazard would be essential next season if so.Open ControlsHe played the same team pretty much every single match, including the League Cup and FA Cup, at least in his first 2 seasons. That's why Lampard has the outfield consecutive games played record in the PL.
Open ControlsHe stuck to his back 5 pretty regularly, occasional change up top when he had options but not regularly. Think it'll be a lot more nailed on with him in charge if his last tenure at Chelsea is anything to go by.
Open ControlsFrom what I can remember he sticks with his trusted players rotating the "weaker" ones.
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It's kinda annoying that all these "floaters" on the site keep changing their name every other day, I think when you register you should have one name and keep it, and have a "status" where you can write a max of 20 letters.
This would also solve the duplicate accounts problem, unless someone has nothing better to do than make new emails and register multiple times...
Thoughts??Open ControlsI've always been Liastro, and my grav has always been Brian Badonde...to the annoyance of most.
Open ControlsBasically I agree - I don't mind name changes when you can still tell who it is (like the cricket-themed ones), but all the multiple account bollocks is, er, bollocks.
Open ControlsNice Grav.. 😉
Open Controlsyeah, that would be really interesting....
not!
I'd still be MartinUnreal...which would mean I'd be living in the past!
This is pretty rich coming from a guy who has some tag at the end of his name. Would you rather no-one knows about your lame cup win for losers?Open ControlsI'd also like to be able to, in said status area, share geographic location.
Open ControlsUnder HomeCrowd we have new controls on this. You can choose a display name that matches any other users username or display name. Plus we can introduce a character limit.
Open ControlsWill I be over the limit?!
Open Controlsyes, your name will now be 196
Open ControlsWill match my end of season rank, then 😉
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Not sure. We'll probably introduce this after we go live and then play around with limits to see how many users are effected.
Open ControlsI've had the same name for 3 years, now, hope I don't have to change it 🙂
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Well done to Yeovil Town, into playoff finals!
Open Controlsunlucky ronnie
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Ronnie's game is becoming scrappy because Hawkins isn't forcing him to raise his game. Poor final.
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Some great home fixtures for a few clubs in GW38. Anyone got their team all planned out for it? Any essential players?
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Boyce GJ Vertonghen
Maloney Walcott Coutinho Hazard Bale
Sturridge Tevez
That would be 2 FT's.
Might consider Kone/Carroll/Agbonlahor for someone but not sure yet.Open ControlsHart
Clichy Davies Enrique (Sagna, R. Martin)
Gerrard Maloney Bale Walcott (Fellaini)
Kone Tevez Sturridge
That's the plan anyway, as you know it never seems to work out that way.
Went with double Wigan the other day and worked out surprisingly, fancy them on the final day to perform and get out of trouble.Open ControlsNice team.
Yeah the Wigan double could work well again.
I prefer a 3-4-3 but you wouldn't want to bench any of my midfield 5 would you?Open ControlsI don't fancy Chelsea on the last game of the season, just a gut feeling. Everton have been really solid at Arsenal and Liverpool. Plus in a few other games at home.
Guess it depends who the striker was though.Open ControlsI listened to your advice by the way last week, you advised me to play Sagna over R. Martin I think. Ta for that, worked out.
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http://sulia.com/channel/soccer/f/cf1477ad-dc65-4284-887c-3ffcfb025734/?source=twitter&repost=240
Real want Mourinho to stay it seems. And unless something big can sway them financially, it may be that he's kept there next season.Open Controls
I need YOUR opinion please-
DDG
MERT DAWSON CLICHY DEMEL HARTE
WALCOTT MICHU MATA HAZARD BALE
TEVEZ LUKAKU ANICHEBE
Rival has Rvp instead of Tevez.
1) Should I get Rvp to retain my lead?
2) Good replacement for Michu? Fellaini?
3) Should I do Hazard for someone?Open Controls
1 - I'm preferred Sturridge as he potentially outscore RvP if United have rotation.
2 - Fellaini and Coutinho are my candidates.
3 - Wait & See Chelsea vs Spurs match.Open ControlsHow much gaps are you leading over your rival?
Nothing is certain.. If you have him, I would suggest you to keep him.
In your case, you don't have both him and Sturridge who, I believe, will score well in the last two games. So, I think it's better for you to get him.
You can play safe by matching him if your gap is close.Open Controls
Who is your sub keeper?
1) if you have 1 FT, do Michu>Coutinho. RVP>Teves if you have 2 FT
2) Michu > Coutinho
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WOW
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My email address is getting bombarded with spam emails from people like Kiki and anita with the title: kisses to my new friend, and I'm sure that if I open them I'll get some sort of virus.
What should I do? Make a new email address?Open ControlsYou're a towel.
Open ControlsIs it hotmail?
I was getting dodgy e-mails for ages then eventually my account was hacked. gmail is the way forward.Open ControlsKiki and Anita are well worth the risk of a virus, computer or otherwise, trust me.
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Opening emails doesn't give you viruses. It's what you do with what's inside the email.
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Make sure you email to Demel.
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Begovic - Robles
Zabaleta - Vertonghen - Luiz - Enrique - [Pearce]
Bale - Walcott - Mata - Townsend - Michu[?]
RvP - Tevez - Defoe
I think I will keep both RvP & Tevez for good fixtures and bare the risk of rotation.
Which moves would you advise?
A: Michu --> Fellaini (WHM)
B: Michu --> Coutinho (ful)
C: Defoe + Michu --> Sturridge + Fellaini .. -4pts hit
D: Michu + Luiz --> Coutinho + Baines .. -4pts hitOpen ControlsA for me.
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Happy for Yeovil. 🙂
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great clearance ronnie
Open ControlsWhat a comeback
Open ControlsRonaldo Sullivan 😎
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Bayer Leverkusen's CEO says that André Schürrle has "probably" signed a pre-contract with Chelsea, but "it depends on whether we want to sell him. We have received a concrete offer for a sum that we will have to think about."
Leverkusen would like Kevin De Bruyne to be a makeweight in the deal, but there's a "relatively high offer" for the player from Borussia Dortmund, and Chelsea don't want to sell him, just loan him out.
http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/585811/artikel_schuerrle-hat-unterschrieben---und-jetzt.htmlOpen Controls
Hey guys...
Already made 2 transfers for -4 pt hit ...Ready to make one more..Is it reqd with current team ??
DDG
Mert zaba shaw demel harte
Wally bale mata fellaini coutinho
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Ive had quite a few opinions from others, just not the big man and I saw he was online.
It was a bit rudely put, now that I look back on it, feel free to comment.
I think i'm going to ship him out. Benteke or Sturridge seem prime candiadtes. Will have so much money in the bank!Open Controlsplease do not ask questions again, you will be moderated. thanks
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He doesn't want comments from us plebs, and I can't blame him tbh...
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Ronnie is ridiculously good.
Open Controls😯 ridiculous or good? 😉
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Need some help guys.
Who to bench out of
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