Moving Target

Moving Target – Manuel Pellegrini

Earlier this afternoon, Manuel Pellegrini was finally confirmed as the new man in charge at Manchester City. The Chilean arrives on a three-year contract and will be tasked with bringing silverware back to the Etihad after last term’s disappointing title defence and FA Cup final defeat, which ultimately led to the dismissal of Roberto Mancini.

Having given a comprehensive interview to the club’s official website, the 59-year-old – who will take up the position from June 24 – went on to say:

“I am delighted to accept this hugely exciting opportunity. The Club has a clear vision for success both on and off the pitch and I am committed to making a significant contribution. Everything is in place for Manchester City to continue to be successful and I am excited to be able to work with such a talented squad, the Executive team and the Board to deliver for fans who are renowned for their steadfast support.”

The History

A former centre-half by trade, Pellegrini spent his entire playing at Universidad Chile from 1973-1986 before being installed in the managerial hotseat the year after his retirement. He managed a number of clubs in his homeland and also had spells in Ecuador and Argentina – most notably at the helm of River Plate – before making his way over to Spain in July 2004, where he was handed the reins at Villarreal.

In his first term in charge of the “Yellow Submarine”, Pellegrini guided the club to a third place La Liga finish in addition to the UEFA Cup quarter-finals. Over the course of the Chilean’s five years in charge, Villarreal also made it to the last four of the Champions League and broke up the Barcelona-Real Madrid La Liga pecking order, by finishing second in the Spanish top division back in 2007-08.

Pellegrini then moved to the Bernabeu prior to the 2009-10 campaign, with Real spending over £200m in the summer transfer window on the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Xabi Alonso in an attempt to end Barcelona’s domestic dominance. Despite racking up a then-club record 96 points, Pellegrini could only muster second place and made way for Jose Mourinho after just one year at the helm.

He was then installed as Malaga manager in November 2010 and, in his first full season in charge, guided the club to fourth spot in La Liga – their best ever domestic finish. Despite losing the likes of Santi Cazorla to Arsenal last summer, Pellegrini steered his side to the Champions League quarter-finals and sixth in the table before deciding to part company with the club late last month.

The Previous Regime

Taking over the reins from Mark Hughes in December 2009, Roberto Mancini’s somewhat cautious style of play saw City become the resilient backline in the Premier League. In his three full seasons in charge at the Etihad, City accrued 18, 17 and 18 clean sheets, though the Italian’s penchant for full-back rotation, particularly in their 2011-12 title-winning campaign, diminished our Fantasy options.

While City were consistent at the back, their stuttering attack undoubtedly played a major part in Mancini’s downfall. Having clinched the crown from United thanks to goal difference and a total of 93 goals scored, they found the net just 66 times last time out as opponents began to stifle their somewhat one-paced approach. With the league already lost with a handful of matches to spare, City’s FA Cup Final defeat at the hands of Wigan saw Mancini dismissed before the season was out though according to reports, he was already on borrowed time after allegedly losing the dressing room some time before his departure.

The Season Ahead

With Fernandinho and Jesus Navas on board, the Pellegrini revolution is already in full swing as City look to draw a line under last term’s disappointment. A more open, expansive style of play could be on the cards and may bring City’s main Fantasy assets back onto the radar after a season which saw Joe Hart finish their second highest performer in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) game.

Tactically, Pellegrini mainly opted for a 4-2-3-1 at Malaga, fielding a lone striker system in all but one of his side’s 38 La Liga matches, though he also has a penchant for a 4-2-2-2 formation, which brings plenty of attacking license to his sides’ approach. As the-then Villarreal manager explains in this clip on tactics, he prefers a two-man frontline, though adapts his system in accordance with opponent.

Certainly, such an approach would require the full-backs to push on, offering width from deep – if the likes of Gael Clichy, Pablo Zabaleta or Micah Richards can nail down a regular role, they could be an intriguing option from an attacking perspective, should City’s defensive resolve slightly diminish with such an approach. The central midfield industry and mobility afforded by Fernandinho and Yaya Toure would be essential for this system to flourish, while the duo behind the front pair would require plenty movement, drifting out to the wings to create space – Navas’ arrival makes sense from this perspective.

While his final term at Malaga was restricted by a spate of player sales that forced a more defensive outlook, Pellegrini will have no such issues at the Etihad and looks set to be given carte blanche to restructure the side to one of his own making. With plenty of options available, then, it remains to be seen just what shape the new man has in mind – while Navas would slot in on the right in a 4-2-3-1, for example, David Silva, Samir Nasri, Sergio Aguero, Carlos Tevez and Yaya Toure all offer alternatives behind a lone frontman, though the latter seems best-suited to a more withdrawn role under the new manager, bombing forward to join attacks from deep. City have also been linked with a move for Spain U21 international Isco, who played under the Chilean at Malaga and finished last term as the club’s top scorer, with nine goals harvested from his role in “the hole”.

In terms of transfers in and out, last season’s top scorer Edin Dzeko’s lack of mobility has seen the Bosnian linked with a move away, while similarly, Gareth Barry’s consistency of starts looks doubtful as Pellegrini looks for a more dynamic approach. Joleon Lescott, Aleksandr Kolarov, Maicon and Scott Sinclair could all be set for the chop as the new man in charge looks to freshen up his options. With more arrivals expected – Napoli’s Edinson Cavani is a target – City’s summer shopping spree and pre-season formation will be key to how we assess their Fantasy prospects. After a season in which City scored more than twice on just eight occasions – and once in the last 18 Gameweeks – there’s no doubt that Pellegrini’s arrival looks a breath of fresh air for Fantasy managers after Mancini’s underwhelming final year at the helm.

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    1. r0nh
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      Oh my, voted to the top of the page 😎

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    2. Declan
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      😀

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    3. SPorting
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      Oh, a wise guy, eh?

      Nyuk, nyuk, nyuk.

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    4. Declan-
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      🙂 and what are you Ron? 😉

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  2. Pellegrini Analysis
    Dino
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    An analysis of Pellegrini's influence on teams attack and rotation

    Rotation issue:

    At Malaga last year 7 players started 25 plus games (Monreal would likely have also if he had not moved to arsenal also and 17 players started 10 or more games and 4 players came on as subs in 10 or more games.

    Malaga 2011/2012 8 players started 24 plus games with another three starting 19 games. 14 players started 10 or more games. Again 4 players came on as subs in 10 or more games.

    Real Madrid 2009/2010 7 players started 24 plus (28 lowest amount of starts in this group) games with another four starting 19+ games. 16 players started 10 or more games. This time 6 players came on as subs in 10 or more games.

    To me it looks like Pellegrini likes a tight core of starters which he rests as required depending on the schedule (same as any top team I guess) as he used about the same amount of players to start 24 plus games in both Malaga (where he would have had a smaller squad) and Real Madrid.
    It is interesting that only one outfield player played all 38 matches in the three seasons I have looked at and that was Cazorla in 2011/2012. The most appearances by the outfield players seems to be in the 29-33 region which indicates a rest every 4 games or so.

    In short it looks like we might be looking at rotation central at city next season.

    An interesting aside is that he gave Zabaleta his debut in senior football in South America and with the Language barrier (Pellegrini is competent in English by all accounts but not completely fluent) I would hazard a guess that Zaba could be quite important for Pellegrini to get his point across when changing tactics mid game etc so I would think he could be the least rotated of the backline.

    Pellegrini Attacking influence:

    03/04 Villarreal pre PellegriniGS 47 (14th best in league)H 28 A 19

    04/05 Villarreal with PellegriniGS 69 (2nd) H 41 A 28 (2nd in league for away goals)

    05/06 Villarreal with PellegriniGS 50 (6th) H 28 A 22 (7th)

    06/07 Villarreal with PellegriniGS 48 (8th) H 23 A 25 (5th)

    07/08 Villarreal with PellegriniGS 63 (6th) H 33 A 30 (3rd)

    08/09 Villarreal with PellegriniGS 61 (5th) H 33 A 28 (4th)

    09/10 Villarreal post PellegriniGS 58 (6th) H 35 A 23 (7th)

    08/09 Real Madrid pre PellegriniGS 83 (2nd) H 49 A 34

    09/10 Real Madrid with PellegriniGS 102 (1st) H 60 A 42

    10/11 Real Madrid post PellegriniGS 102 (1st) H 61 A 41

    11/12 Real Madrid post PellegriniGS 121 (1st) H 70 A 51

    12/13 Real Madrid post PellegriniGS 103 (2nd) H 67 A 36

    10/11 Malaga pre PellegriniGS 54 (7th) H 29 A 25 (7th)

    11/12 Malaga with PellegriniGS 54 (4th) H 35 A 19 (7th)

    11/12 Malaga with PellegriniGS 53 (8th) H 33 A 20 (10th)

    As Paul mentions above Real Spent 200m with Ronaldo, Benzema and Alonso coming in so hard to know what effect Pellegrinihad.

    I am not sure what the stats tell us other than Pellegrini got goals out of his Villarreal team in his first season before regressing to more or less where they were before he arrived (possibly due to European commitments). They did increase their scoring rate again after a few years (probably due to brining in better players with the Euro money but I have not looked into this). They consistently scored a higher percentage of away goals (compared to home goals scored) than other teams indicating that City strikers should be a better bet away from home as well as at home than most teams strikers.

    I don’t think we learn anything from the season at Real in relation to attacking returns due to the transfer in of better players.

    With Malaga he never actually increased their attacking output but dramatically increased their defensive resolve.

    In summation I am not sure we are going to see the dramatic uptick in City attacking returns that some think we will (I think we will see a fair increase to something similar to the season before last but that is due to their abnormally low conversion rate last season and the addition of new players than anything Pellegriniwill do). To me it looks like Pellegrini’s most important contribution will be that they will actually be more solid and organised defensively creating a foundation for the attackers to do their thing.

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      😯 Another??? 😛

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    2. MJ6987
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      Someone wants a sticky! 🙂

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        I have someone who comes in, for that sort of thing ... 😉

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        1. MJ6987
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          🙂

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      2. Dino
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        Not particularly MJ, if you knew me a few years ago when things were quieter on here I used to do this kind of analysis all the time as it would stay up long enough to generate debate and I could get some feedback to see if I was on the right track or not. When things got so busy I stopped posting it here and just did the analysis for myself and kept it to myself but with this new system I can finally get some feedback again.

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          I remember. No, we appreciate it. It is just that ... well, you know ...

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          1. Dino
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            Yeah I know, it's heavy enough alright but at least it gives us a chance to make some assumptions heading into the new season about a new manager and what effect he may have on one of the top teams in the league. Took a while to pull together so worth letting others have the benefit of it.

            I am sure those have a social glass of wine can skip over it without too much bother 😉

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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              I remember some of your stuff - it was class. At the moment, though, we are showered with stuff.

              It is, frankly, more than my pea-brain can cope with. My bad, not yours. 🙂

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              1. Dino
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                Yh the quality of posts has dramatically increased due to the new comment system alright.

                Ifwas not really looking for credit with this post or the other, (if I was I would have waited for a busier time like the U21 games to post it) just to share the results of my snooping.

                I won't be posting anything as detailed again until nearer to ko I would think as the only reason I have this bit of research done is that I knew so little about Pellegrini and once I went digging I had to write it down or I would have forgotten it by ko.

                Anyway back to reading the days comments for me (sorted by rating 🙂 )

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                1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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                  Excellent. If you want to join LAWR, post on this:

                  http://ginkapo.wordpress.com

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                  1. Dino
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                    I'm in Doosra, love a cuppa myself 😀

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                    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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                      Logged! 😀

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                2. Demí
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                  Keep doing these posts Dino please.

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                  1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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                    +42.

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                  2. Dino
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                    If I am working on anything I'll share it alright Demi but I don't have any plans to until closer to kick off.

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        2. MJ6987
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          Fair enough! I was only joking anyway.

          Useful stuff.

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        3. Declan
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          Good man Dino.

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    3. Declan
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      Jaysus!

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    4. In Tommy We Trust
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      Cheers Dino

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      1. Twelve years a slave
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        F@# me , just how far are people prepared to go for a vote. It like reading war and peace

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        1. Dino
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          Haha trigger feel free to skip, it is a bit of a chore alright, As per above I couldn't give a rats arse about the rating but hopefully some peeps might find the stuff useful.

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          1. Dr Dream
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            Tells me everything i need to know...Obviously the man like his teams to be going forward plenty whilst still keeping a tight defence (previous post)...good stuff...

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            1. Dino
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              It actually looks like he has more emphasis on defense than attack which is totally the opposite to what people were saying originally. I guess being an engineer he understands the need for good foundations and he seems to see the defense as the foundation for all of his teams.

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              1. The3rdTurd
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                Out of interest, where did you pull your stats from?

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                1. Dino
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                  Espn, Transfermarkit, statto.com, wikipedia of course

                  statto.com is particularly good

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    5. dribbler
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      great post thanks dino

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      1. Dino
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        Your welcome dribb.

        What do you think of this new comment system? I am loving it personally as it is like it was here a few years ago when we used to post this kind of stuff on a fairly regular basis.

        Ps care to draw any conclusions from the defensive/attacking data in the two posts? I know you are pretty sharp at that kind of thing.

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    6. Old Man
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      Many apologies Dinosaur, tried to click Up on iPad and clicked Down instead. Must put specs on at this time of morning!

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    7. Paul
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      A great read Dino, it's good to see quality posters like yourself back on the boards again 🙂

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      1. Dino
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        Cheers Paul it's nice to be able to get feedback again. I think this hc system could be tge single most important development of this site in its syort history and I can't wait until the actual season starts to see if tge actual quality of posts keeps up.

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  3. Optimus.
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    dino above posts^ 😯

    me..all i can add is this

    https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/7564053760/h19B7C81C/

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      😆 Oh, shit!!! 😉

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    2. Yossi
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      I have to say I preferred yours 😉

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    3. Declan-
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      Brilliant 🙂

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  4. Fifa las vegas
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    ......................Gea
    Montoya • Bartra • Martínez • Moreno
    Alcântara • Illarramendi • Muniain
    .................Tello • Isco
    ....................Morata
    Goal.com's preview. Morata 🙂

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  5. Trigg ⭐️
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    Will we get a chance to make some quick subs inbetween the semi-finals tomorrow, or are we stuck with what we put out? 😯

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    1. Declan-
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      Nope. No manager subs

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      I think that we are stuck ...

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    3. Optimus.
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      your stuck with what you have..ive already picked my team as im going to concert tomorrow

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      1. Trigg ⭐️
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        Thanks guys. I'd just better hope for the best, then!

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  6. Dr Dream
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    Totally off topic and nothing to do with footy...Just some advice for anybody who might be planning a trip to Alton Towers to ride the new "Smiler" ride...or anybody you may know who is planning to do so...be warned ...i went last Sunday and the queue for the new ride was two and a half hours long and still they queued...Just saying...!!!

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      That begs the question ... 🙂

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      1. Dr Dream
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        which is ?

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          What were you doing at Alton Towers ... ? 😉

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          1. Dr Dream
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            Got some v cheap tickets that had to be used that day...£8.50 each (x5) and we have a disabled son so we can dodge the queues abit...or rather he and a carer can...

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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              Crikey. That is hard ... 😐

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              1. Dr Dream
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                well it is what it is Doorsa...i've had a long time to get used to it..

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                1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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                  Aye.

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    2. In Tommy We Trust
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      Twist your ankle the week before and get hold of some crutches. That way they'll send you and your group to the front of the queues. Works every time 😆

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        How about just faking the injury?

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        1. In Tommy We Trust
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          They needed proof like a medical record the last time I did it. If you really are buggered for a while they'll give a wheelchair for someone to push you round all day

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          1. TorresMagic™
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            Not worth twisting the ankle for. Rather wait 3 hours.

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            1. In Tommy We Trust
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              True 🙂

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          2. Dr Dream
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            You have to take your DLA award letter now...

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      2. Dr Dream
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        We had a disabled pass with our son...a straight on job...It was still three quarters of an hour with that. Two and a half hours is a bloody long time for kids to queue up...a total waste of a day out.

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      3. SW6
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        😆 that works at airports too

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    3. Optimus.
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      wakey what was your previous grav?..or were you the non grav person with the dodgy knee at 50?

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      1. Dr Dream
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        yeah dodgy knee...somebody guided me through getting a grav the other night...I'm crap at computers.

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        1. Optimus.
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          hehe..getting a grav is a good shout though

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        2. The3rdTurd
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          You're 50? wow, that's really old. Is that actually you in your grav? 😉

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          1. Dr Dream
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            No...I'm 53 actually...The picture is Lawrence Cotton...The first Jack Walker of Blackburn Rovers from just before WW1...Won the title twice for the Rovers twice , rebuilt the stadium, broke the British transfer record a few times...the whole bit...

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            1. The3rdTurd
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              Ah, nice to see money is not a new scourge in the beautiful game!

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              1. Dr Dream
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                No it's not...All been done before.

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            2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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              Whippersnapper! 😉

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              1. Dr Dream
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                go on.....you are ?

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                1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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                  59

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                  1. Dr Dream
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                    Brill...

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    1. Optimus.
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      in black and white..why am i not surprised 🙂

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        At my age, it is difficult to tell the difference ... 😉

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        1. Optimus.
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          😀 haha

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  7. Twelve years a slave
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    Can i have a vote up please thx in advance

    Ps no need to read a long post

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      Why not? 🙂

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      1. Twelve years a slave
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        Thank you kindly good sir

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          You up for a bit of League action? Post on this:

          http://ginkapo.wordpress.com

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    2. The3rdTurd
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      Here's a gif of a funny animal doing something funny.

      http://i.imgur.com/zD4X8.gif

      Please can I have a sticky?

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        No. 😛

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      2. Waldaz
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        Is it sticky on the back?

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  8. Bøwstring The Carp
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    Pellegrini is Chilean? 😯

    I just assumed he was Italian with that name 😕

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    1. Demí
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      I assumed he was a bottle of mineral water...

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        Hi 5, Brother! 😉

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      And there I was, thinking that he was a fizzy drink ... 😉

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      1. Twelve years a slave
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        I thought he waa a falcon , learn something every day

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        1. Dino
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          That's worth a +1 Trigger 😀

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    3. Konig Luther
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      i thought he was from argentina

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        Ah. I have fecked up. Would you pleas post again on

        http://ginkapo.wordpress.com

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        1. Konig Luther
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          already do it

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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            Well done. And thank you. 🙂

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    4. Damo.
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      I just keep thinking of Fatima Whitbread. It's not what I want in my head really

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      1. Bøwstring The Carp
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Ugh think that sexy thought, think that sexy thought 🙁

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  9. tw
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Any representatives from Everton (TWS game) around? you guys have yet to submit your bids or targets for round 1.....

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Are the Hammers in?

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      1. tw
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        yupp

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    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      They are pretty active as a team. Give them the 3 lowest value players for 1 token each.

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      1. tw
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        yeah we should give them 3 players because there's only 2 GK slots. that makes perfect sense 😉

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          3 bids.

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    3. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Yep, err. I'm only a scout though

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      1. tw
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        have you heard from Saniul recently?

        you may have to submit the bids for your team as it's 7 min til the deadline and you guys are the only team to not have submitted yet

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  10. Optimus.
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Sebastien Squillaci: Man of Steel

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=4zWIIdmN34o#!

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      #5 😕

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          More mouth-to-mouth! I'll take it anyway I can get it!!! 😀

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

    @RBairner 17m
    Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye has passed a medical with Monaco, according to L'Equipe 21's evening edition.

    That would be a massive blow for Newcastle...

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    1. The3rdTurd
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Ah shit!

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      1. Optimus.
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        sunderland fan?

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        1. The3rdTurd
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Not at all, but it's a shame to see a player like that leave the PL. I thought he might even have been a target for someone like United or Spurs.

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          1. Optimus.
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            was kidding.. 🙂

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          2. Dino
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            Agreed the3rd, he easily a better footballer than the likes of carrick, mikel, arteta, anything that spurs have in cm and well worth 17m imo.

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Oh, dear. And it starts. Poor old Magpies.

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      1. Optimus.
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        1 for sorrow 2 for joy 3 for a girl 4 for a boy 🙂

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        1. Dino
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          17,000,000 for a cabaye 😀

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          1. Jairzinho
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            17m just meant it was posted 17 minutes ago on Twitter (at the time Demi posted); not £17m... right?

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            1. Dino
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 9 months ago

              Ah ok, I am not up to date on all this youngster media craic 😀

              He should be worth 15m-20m minimum imo

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    3. Dino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      It would Demi especially as I have them pegged as one of my sleeper teams to have good seasons next year. If they get 17m though Mr Carr could do great work

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

        I had the same thoughts. Think the Europa League was a massive distraction. Their new signings(Gouffran and Cisse especially) now have half a season under their belts and i think they'll be better next season too. Newcastle's defence should be priced quite cheap i hope. Looking at Santon/Debuchy again.

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        1. Joga Bonito®
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          I just think that Pardew is a horrendous manager who has been fortunate enough to work with such brilliant players.

          Newcastle should have finished nowhere near the bottom with their squad.

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

            Oh, not disputing that either. He's not the one to take them to the next level imo. Got lucky in his first season i think.

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            1. Dino
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 9 months ago

              Exactly my thoughts too demi, cisse, hba, goufran (if a mid), s.taylor (not sure on debuchy as I think he is a disciplinary problem), ryan taylor (will he be back again next season?) all could be interesting options.

              Re Pardew I just think he is an arrogant fool. If he keeps his ego in check and plays his best team (stops thinking he is a tactical genius) then the players they have are good enough for a run at the top 8 imo

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    4. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      wow...That Darren Bent move just took a dent as well...

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  12. Joga Bonito®
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    It's time will that 20 tokens for Casillas and Hart have been enough?

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      It should be but there's always one team that pays overs.

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    2. Declan-
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Did you actually bit that? 🙂

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      1. Joga Bonito®
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Will it be enough I just really want to do well.

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  13. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Offski. Night, guys.

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    1. Joga Bonito®
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Hasta Mañana chico.

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    2. In Like Flynn.
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Night Doosra, sorry bit late. Only managing ten mins or so at a time.

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  14. Team prospects for 2013/14
    Bøwstring The Carp
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    What changes might be see next season in the PL? I noticed that clean sheets were somewhat difficult to get aside from Man United's awesome streak. But it seemed going by fixtures wasn't always the wisest move in some cases with the away under dog sneaking in a 0-1 now and then. I personally can see a few teams upping their game at the back this year such as:

    Fulham: Were very unpredictable last season with some fortunate CS against the likes of Chelsea and Tottenham. 4 CS at Home and 4 Away with the Cottagers shutting Norwich out in both fixtures.
    The addition of Mark Stekelenburg and Fernando Amorebieta should bolster the defence yet I see the Spanish centre back taking a bit longer to adjust to the PL.

    Sunderland: We all know Di Canio's introduction was to introduce attacking strength to Sunderlan's squad, yet now it seems his efforts must shift to the back. Known for his attacking style, the former Swindon manager must now prepare for a new season and make sure his team maintain a strong defence. Sunderland saw 11 CS last season, 2 of them coming from Di Canio's 7 games in charge. With the introduction of Cabral, Diakite and Roberge on a free transfer, it is clear that Di Canio seeks to strengthen the backline should they lose the highly sought after Simon Mignolet.

    Man City: As Dino said already in his analysis (http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2013/06/14/moving-target-manuel-pellegrini/?hc_page=4#hc_comment_4973619) , City under Pellegrini will look to improve their defences and get back winning ways. The side only conceded 34 goals, the lowest amount out of the Top 5, showing how strong their defence was before Pellegrini's arrival.Personally I think they will be the best defenced team next season. Whether they will challenge for the title is another question....

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    1. Jairzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Wouldn't mind the Fantasy MLS format (http://fantasy.mlssoccer.com/rules/)

      Defenders actually probably outscore any other position on that game!

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      1. Jairzinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Anyone know how long the Premier League BAP agreement with EA Sports is?

        They've had 2 years now...

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        1. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          It's finished, they are using OPTA this year

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          1. Jairzinho
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            Looks like I completely misread the original post so apologies for that.

            But that could mean a more MLS-styled points system?

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    2. SW6
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      I really can't see Sunderland keeping many CS under Di Canio, mind you, he'll probably be sacked by Xmas.

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    3. Dr Bronner
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      I'm very interested in teams like Fulham, Sunderland, Southampton, West Ham next season. Huge increase in TV money is seeing them pick up highly talented players atm. Di Canio should be a good manager, I read he got record marks for his coaching badges.

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      1. Dr Bronner
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Add Villa to that list. One team I'm not keen on is Swansea, europa, issues with the manager and transfers.

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    4. Dino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      I reckon, liverpool, Toon , Southampton, Villa will have improved seasons

      Reasons:

      Liverpool - Continued evolution as BR's principles are being taken on board and he is bringing bringing in his own players. I reckon more goals and tighter defense (really interested in the pricing of their defenders next year.

      Toon - We have seen with a lot of teams that when they have the Europa league their EPL form suffers due to fatigue which puts a strain on smaller squads due to injuries, loss of form and associated poor morale/team spirit. Without this distraction I expect a big upturn at both end of the pitch next season.

      Southampton - The improvement under Pochetino was starting to take shape last season and with a few of his additions I think they could be the surprise package of next season.

      Villa - Again I think their improvement in form under lambert as the season went on was very much in evidence and I expect with the new additions that this will only be more marked next season. I think I read somewhere that they were not beaten by anybody outside the top 5 post xmas last season. This would likely equate to a top half of the table finish if it continued for a full season. I won't be going near their defenders tho 😛

      Toffees, Utd, wba, swansea will have poorer seasons

      Reasons:

      Toffees - No Moyes and trying to implement a new playing style

      Utd - SAF hanging around in the background will undermine Moyes' authority with the players as well as his standing with the fans (the first poor run of form and the fans will be calling for saf to take over again). This is not the only reason however as they were only 7th for shots last season and 4th for shots on target which means they overachieved in winning the league and scoring so many goals so regression analysis would say they won't score as much next season unless they increase their outputs.

      WBA - I don't think Clarke is a manager and his lack of recruitment skills will lead to the squad not being fresh next season. I could see them getting dragged into a relegation dogfight next season tbh

      Swansea - Europa league commitments will kill their small squad imo. They were stretched at times last season and they had no Europe. Also despite their fantastic season last year they only finished 7pts above the relegation zone. Being in the europa league is going to erode this margin significantly imo.

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    5. Lanley Staurel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      I'm betting on Saints. Their back 5 will all be internationals now. Boruc (Poland) in goal, Clyne and Shaw (England U21) on the right and left and Forren (Norway) and Lovren (Croatia) in the centre.

      We haven't seen Forren yet as he was signed in January and wasn't match fit and Lovrens has just been signed. Lovrens is only rung, has some detractors but he's an international and plays the sort of footy Saints need him for ie supporting a pressing game.

      I'm opting for Clyne I think given the goal scoring opportunities he tends to find himself in especially in the last few games of last seasons. I saw him nearly score twice in 3 games.

      Hope this helps.

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      1. Dino
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Great post lanley.

        The new guys in defence I think the way pochetino wants them to play being the best defender tactically is not all that important as thet want to play a high line winning the ball back in the opposition half. When they win it back the idea is to keep possession so he needs his cb's to be mobile (to try and combat counter attacks) and be good on the ball.

        I think they will be a bit like Swansea and barca from a defensive point of view which if they have the right quality of player will be fine. I am looking at clyne too and wuth their poor defensive record last year I am hoping he will be moderately priced.

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  15. Joga Bonito®
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    This is the most dead I've ever seen it... not even any TWS banter 😐 gutted.

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    1. Yossi
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      This is the most dead you've ever seen it 😯

      On the bright side, BS's post above^ will inevitably be stickied , so get your analysing teeth into whatever he's posting about.

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      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        This... People seem to have no idea how quiet it can be in close-season. This year is really busy! 🙂

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        1. Joga Bonito®
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          I've been here a couple of years but may be wasn't as addicted, who knows.

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          1. Yossi
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            If you've been here a couple of years than you should really have seen it deader than this :D!

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            1. Joga Bonito®
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 9 months ago

              I suppose I'm not usually on at this time of night though.

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        2. In Like Flynn.
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          It is indeed WR.

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      2. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        On cue

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    2. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      I think I recall a fifteen hour page.

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      1. /
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        😯 really?

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        1. In Like Flynn.
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Aye, no summer time FF, everyone off on hols. I can't remember quite when it was, which is annoying.
          But this year is by far the busiest close season. Particularly if you exclude Daniel's "Has FPL opened yet posts" 🙂

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  16. Dr Bronner
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Liverpool very active in the transfer market atm, contenders for 4th next season?

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    1. Bøwstring The Carp
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      There will be a huge battle between Spurs and Liverpool for Europe. Everton and United can afford to drop a place or two this year with their new managerial changes. Will be monitoring Liverpool's transfers very closely. They need a big star to replace Suarez' imminent departure

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    2. Joga Bonito®
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      1st 😉

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    3. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      I think they would need to be out of the blocks fast and not giving away soppy games. But if they can do that, why not?

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  17. Manani
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    people are showing their hands too soon!
    should save the stickies till the game opens!

    I doubt many will remember what the stickies are about by then.

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    1. Manani
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      should make a section which it shows only the stickies

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      1. Declan-
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        You can sort that at the top of the page

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        1. Manani
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          but it is scattered through numerous posts by the time the season starts

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

            Make a suggestion to Mark. A function to archive stickies better would be welcome

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          2. Dino
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            I think they are working on something like this. It does make sense as otherwise people will just be coming on with similar posts closer to kick off when the ground has already been covered.

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          3. Ryan
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            The current suggestion is to simply bookmark posts you like. I understand that that might be somewhat unsatisfactory.

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  18. Ikey Warrior
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Is £8.0 mil about right for Coutinho's price next season?

    What do you reckon?

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    1. Manani
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      reckon 9m,
      strong finish to the season always lead to high price

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    2. Dino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      8m sounds about right to me Dan possibly only 7.5 due to his lack of game time last season but more likely 8m I reckon. Dempsey and siggy were 9m-ish and they had huge seasons the year before.

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    3. Joga Bonito®
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      No way 9 mil, Cisse ended last season strong and he was a 9 mil striker. Coutinho 8 mil I reckon

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    4. Ikey Warrior
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Cheers! I had him at £7.5 mil, but upon reflection £8.0 mil seemed more probable to me.

      I've actually made a spreadsheet of every player (in or around the matchday 18's) of all the teams excluding the promoted teams. [I'm on vac from varsity, so I've had some time to kill ;)]

      Should I post it? Would it be of any interest to the users? It's just my quick opinions without too much thought over anything.

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      1. Dino
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Couldn't do any harm anyway.

        I am sure there won't be anyone who agrees with all the valuations but it might generate some debate if nothing else.

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  19. tw
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Breaking TWS news: no bids on Reina or DDG so both remain free agents until at least round 10!

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    1. Manani
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      😯

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    2. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Unbelievable really. I swear there was a lot of talk from teams looking to sign DDG in particular

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    3. Joga Bonito®
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Not a happy bunny.

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  20. jayzico
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Wow. This looks very, very different.
    I've just set myself up as a freelance copywriter and due to my undying love of this place I had to make a mention to the world....

    Well, for those that care my (very work in progress) website is http://www.jcwriter.co.uk ...

    ...and being a lurker of the scout for many years I HAD to give a mention (it's on my Hi page). Thanks Scout. You've kept my passion alive. Not just for football or even fantasy football. Life! You're super-uber-fun. Thank you. Zico style

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  21. In Like Flynn.
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    @ Trigg

    Are you still around? I Just saw your Metro post.

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  22. ...---...
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    HOT TOPIC THIS...

    1, "IF MY AUNTIE HAD BALLS SHE'D BE MY UNCLE."

    2. "NO ONE LIKES A SMART ARSE."

    CONCLUSION...SINE DIE ALL WHINGERS & BOASTERS.

    TOO MUCH BEER. GOODNIGHT.

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    1. Yossi
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Staying true to your username definitely earns my +1 😉

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    2. Joga Bonito®
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      From the guy in the Burberry hat. Touche.

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    3. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Sounds like the end of Takeshi's Castle..

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  23. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    anybody around that can critique my team for Euro fantasy?

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    1. Joga Bonito®
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Another time my friend. Actually tbh it's so quiet, leave it here and come back in the morning.

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  24. Joga Bonito®
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Who do you think will be the highest 3 point scorers next season?

    RVP
    Bale
    Suarez

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    1. Declan-
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Aguero over Suarez imo

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      1. Joga Bonito®
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Depends if he's still in the prem imo.

        Aguero was horrible this season.

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        1. Declan-
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Well he is at least 6 games down already 🙂

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        2. SW6
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Suarez misses the first 6 or 7 games though? No way he'll make up the gap.

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    2. Michael Jordan - call me MJ
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Bold predictions right there, I reckon United will finish in the top 4

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      1. Joga Bonito®
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Relevance?

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    3. SW6
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Bale
      Aguero
      Hazard

      In that order

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      1. Joga Bonito®
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        No RVP?

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        1. SW6
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Just mixing it up a bit 😉

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          1. Joga Bonito®
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            Ha ok, can't see him not being there though. Hazard a good shout.

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    4. Lovzat
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Benteke Hazard Bale

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  25. Lovzat
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Fun fact about Dejan Lovren.

    Their was a poll on the barca website during winter transfer window on the best CB to replace puyol with. Their was name like Kompany, Luiz or Hummels. Lovren was (surprinsingly) also among them.
    He was last until Lyon's fan heard about it and went massively participape with the only goal to ditch Lovren. I think he finished 2nd only behind Hummels.

    Still can't believe how Lyon manage 10M for him.

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    1. SW6
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      It is impressive. Clyne--Lovren--Forren--Shaw could be a very impressive back 4.

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      1. Lovzat
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        It's sarcastic ? I was trying to show how poor Lovren was at Lyon. People were going on spanish forum and telling he was an awesome defender just to get rid of him.

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    2. applebonkers
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      watched the wales croatia games and wasn't overly impressed

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  26. Twelve years a slave
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Triggerlips Guide to a top 1000 finish part 1

    Have a complete break from Fantasy football until august, and arrive fresh with a mind uncluttered by a 1000 stickys

    Part two will follow in Auguss

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  27. jayzico
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Lovely looking site Mark. Any reason why my complimentary comment should be eradicated? Cheers man. Zicostyle

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    1. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Hi Jayzico, how are you? not seen you for a bit.

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      1. jayzico
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Hey Flynn. Great to see a face I can remember buddy! Things aint been so good over the last year. lost my job and stuff. Gone freelance now though... things are starting to look up; and the activeness of the scout always makes me happy... especially now. wow! things have got well serious. Love it though!

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        1. In Like Flynn.
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Bad news on the job mate. I hope the freelance takes off for you.

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  28. Twelve years a slave
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Any of you Kiwis up for an all nighter tonight?

    What with the All blacks followed by the lions , then the u21 begin only a couple of hours later , no time for sleep. Dont want be up all night but have to be around when they bring up the team list for the spain game

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  29. Saniul
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Any TWS guys around? I've got mail foe you.
    And Ryan? Mail me.

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