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Fantasy Premier League – Player List Analysis – Mid-Price Forwards

This evening’s article in the ninth in our ongoing assessment of the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Player List. Having previously published articles on Goalkeepers, Budget, Mid-Price and Premium Defenders, followed by Budget, Mid-Price and Premium Midfielders, we turned our attentions to Budget Forwards the other day. Next up, then, we look at what’s on offer in the mid-price forward bracket.

Gabby Agbonlahor’s progress over the last few months of the previous campaign suggest the Villa forward may be a viable option at just 7.0. Despite playing on the left of the front three, Agbonlahor still managed to rack up nine goals and six assists after a slow start – a total of 117 points, while not overly impressive, was his highest haul since 2009/10. For those unwilling to shell out 9.0 for Christian Benteke, Agbonlahor remains a mid-price option with a double Gameweek 1 also to consider – with Arsenal and Chelsea, Liverpool, a blank Gameweek 3 and City in the opening six, though, the schedule has hardly been kind to Paul Lambert’s side. Languishing in the Villa reserves, Darren Bent, at a mere 6.5, will surely find his way onto Fantasy radars if his mooted move to Newcastle comes to fruition – Fulham are also in the hunt, with Martin Jol admitting on Sunday he is keen to bolster his forward options for the season ahead.

Coming in at 8.0, Romelu Lukaku has the potential to be a real bargain if he gets the nod as Chelsea’s main forward under Jose Mourinho. With 17 goals and seven assists in just 2,005 minutes at West Brom last term, the big Belgian proved his Premier League capabilities but with Fernando Torres and Demba Ba (and possibly Wayne Rooney) as competition, there’s no doubt his acquisition still comes with uncertainty attached right now. Having produced four goals and two assists in 135 minutes over the Blues’ pre-season friendlies, though, Lukaku has already earned plenty praise for Mourinho and, while many may prefer the security offered by the more expensive Juan Mata and Eden Hazard in midfield, there’s no doubt that Lukaku has the potential to plunder the points in double Gameweek 1 at home to Hull and Villa.

Arouna Kone’s arrival at Everton seems to bode well for his security of game time. New Toffees boss Roberto Martinez clearly has great faith in the Ivorian’s talents and moved quickly to secure his services after he produced 11 goals and five assists under the Spaniard at Wigan last term. Coming in at just 7.0, the new boy is more budget-friendly than Nikica Jelavic (7.5), though the latter’s double in the weekend win over Blackburn suggests Kone may have a fight on his hands to nail down the lone forward role. Midfielders Kevin Mirallas and Steven Pienaar offer out of position alternatives if Martinez continues to roll out a front three.

The pricing has been kind to Dimitar Berbatov this time out. Fulham’s main man comes in at 7.5 despite scoring 15 goals and providing four assists in his debut season at the Cottage – with spot-kicks in his locker and starts undoubtedly guaranteed, the Bulgarian remains strong value this time out. The potential downside, though, is Martin Jol’s pursuit of a new forward – Berbatov may be moved into a more withdrawn role depending on the type of player his manager acquires; a little concerning, given his returns dried up when fielded in “the hole” as a result of an injury to Bryan Ruiz last term.

Liverpool new boy Iago Aspas looks an intriguing option at a mere 7.0, though the uncertainty surrounding Luis Suarez’s future has a knock-on effect on his potential. With Philippe Coutinho first-choice for the left flank berth, many feel Aspas will be handed the slot on the opposite wing, with Suarez tucking in behind Daniel Sturridge in a 4-2-3-1 but the Spaniard is more than capable of taking up a central position, having produced 12 goals and seven assists as the lone striker for Celta Vigo last season.

A move away for Suarez would be significant and could see Aspas positioned in the middle of the park, with the likes of Luis Alberto, Stewart Downing and Fabio Borini vying for the right flank role. With Suarez suspended for Liverpool’s opening six matches and Sturridge yet to return to pre-season training, Aspas could yet start the campaign as the Reds lone frontman as he looks to continue the form that has seen him already notched three times through the middle this pre-season.

The recent double arrival of Alvaro Negredo and Stevan Jovetic looked to signal the beginning of the end for Edin Dzeko but the Bosnian has risen to the challenge, netting the winner in each of City’s last two matches. Having earned the praise of Manuel Pellegrini on the back of his performances, it seems that Dzeko will still earn game time but with Sergio Aguero also in the mix, the former’s lack of guaranteed starts from one game to the next will surely be enough to deter much investment, in spite of a 7.5 price tag.

Both Javier Hernandez and Danny Welbeck have been handed a 7.5 price tag but despite the change of manager at Old Trafford, in addition to the potential departure of Wayne Rooney, their game time looks limited unless David Moyes opts for a front two. Should Moyes roll out his preferred lone striker system, the duo will remain firmly behind Robin Van Persie in the pecking order; with a reliance on minutes off the bench and the occasional start, neither player appeals in the present situation.

Yoan Gouffran was utilised in “the hole” in a 4-2-3-1 and out wide up top in a 4-3-3 for Newcastle last time out. Despite being fielded through the middle in pre-season due to Papiss Cisse’s ongoing dispute with the club, the Frenchman is expected to revert to one of the aforementioned positions in the upcoming campaign – a security of starts may be likely but the 6.5 priced Gouffran should struggle for goals from a more withdrawn berth.

Norwich’s summer acquisitions,Gary Hooper and Ricky Van Wolfswinkel, come in at 6.5 and 7.0 respectively. Bearing in mind Chris Hughton has splashed out over £13m on the pair, their arrival certainly hints at a change in formation this term as the Canaries boss puts greater emphasis on attack and moves from last season’s 4-4-1-1 to a 4-4-2 in order to address the lack of attacking threat that harvested just 41 goals in his first year at the helm. With home games against Everton, Southampton and Villa, in addition to a trip to Hull, the Carrow Road club have a kind opening run of matches, with the creativity of Robert Snodgrass (6.5) offering us a real alternative in midfield as the Scot looks to better last term’s 152 point haul in his debut campaign.

Rickie Lambert remains favourably priced at Southampton. Having racked up 15 goals, eight assists and 32 bonus points in his first season in the top-flight, Lambert finished third top scoring forward on 187 points – in spite of his previous endeavours, he will take up just 7.5 of your budget and looks nailed-on, though his owners will be monitoring the club’s reported interest in Brazilian Leandro Damiao. Jay Rodriguez offers a cheaper route (6.0) into the Saints forward line and certainly came into form under Mauricio Pochettino in the second half of the season but with spot-kicks and a share of set-pieces also in his locker, Lambert makes a persuasive case for his potential inclusion on our three man frontlines. Given that the Saints’ first seven home games are against Sunderland, West Ham, Palace, Swansea, Fulham, Hull and Villa, plenty are expected to invest in their attack from the off.

Sunderland pair Steven Fletcher and Jozy Altidore will set you back 7.5 and 7.0 respectively. Recent report now suggest Fletcher may be set to miss the start of the new season as he continues to recuperate from the ankle injury that ended his previous campaign early – if he fails to return until September, new boys looks set to lead the line for the season opener, with Paolo Di Canio operating a 4-4-1-1 until Fletcher is fully fit. Certainly, having managed double figure goal returns in all three of his seasons in the Premier League, the Scot’s eye for goal could come to the fore once again upon his return, while Altidore arrives on the back of a season which harvested 31 goals and seven assists in 39 domestic matches for Dutch club AZ Alkmaar. The new boy certainly seems to have progressed from the player that struggled on loan at Hull in 2009/10 but with Arsenal, Liverpool, United, City, Chelsea and Spurs arriving at the Stadium of Light between Gameweeks 4-15, many will be giving the Black Cats a wide berth to begin with.

Similar to Altidore, Wilfried Bony racked up the goals with regularity in the Eredivisie last year. The new Swansea forward found the net 31 times and also supplied eight assists in just 30 league matches and looks virtually nailed-on as the lone forward for Michael Laudrup’s side – at 8.0 he’s kinder on the budget than Michu (9.0) in midfield and may even be handed spot-kicks. With United, Tottenham, Liverpool and Arsenal in the opening six Gameweeks, though, there are surely better options to shop for in terms of the schedule.

A mere five goals in 25 appearances highlights the Fantasy impact of Emmanuel Adebayor (8.0) in the season gone by. Having racked up 194 in 2011/12, the Togo international stuttered to a mere 72 points after making his loan move to the Lane a permanent one – while he still looks ahead of Jermaine Defoe in the pecking order for the lone forward role, Adebayor will surely be resigned to a sub role if Andre Villas-Boas manages to acquire Roberto Soldado from Valencia.

At 6.5, Shane Long is the priciest option on offer amongst West Brom’s forwards after producing eight goals and six assists in 2012/13. The Baggies entertain Southampton, Swansea and Sunderland in the first five and also travel to Fulham – a kind run of fixtures, no doubt, but with Nicolas Anelka priced at a mere 5.5, Long looks set to be overlooked by many due to the Frenchman’s more budget-friendly cost.

Finally, West Ham’s Andy Carroll is another who looks guaranteed for starts – providing he’s injury-free. Coming in at 7.5, Carroll has been handed an outstanding opening six fixtures (CAR, new, STO, sot, EVE, hul) and, after a slow start for Sam Allardyce’s side last term, picked up in performance over the last couple of months. If Carroll can recover from a heel problem in time, he could be quick out the blocks in light of such a favourable schedule but with question marks remaining over his fitness, Kevin Nolan offers a cheaper alternative (7.0) in the Hammers midfield for those looking to capitalise on the Hammers early schedule.

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  1. joker7
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Not many punters going for Szczesny / 4.0m considering he's the same price as Mignolet ??

    Any reason or people see Fabianski as trouble ?

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    1. Gimli son of Gloin
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      Arsenal defender prices I think.. Liverpool defenders at 6
      Toure at 5,0 would kill the Migs momentum I think if he was nailed on

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    2. Podge
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      Yeh theres no 4.0 playing keeper yet so if he is rested you're fooked

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      1. joker7
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        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Yep that's true, but you could have Szcz / Toure / MErtasak all 3 in my book are undervalued.

        Leaves me space for Walcott / Coutinho and Aspas up front.

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    3. Sánchez
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Because Arsenal have already made efforts to sign a new keeper.

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      1. joker7
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        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        First I heard of that....anyone in the frame ?

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        1. Sánchez
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Well they tried to get Cesar.
          Then Napoli came in.
          Now that fell through and Reina went instead.
          So maybe Cesar again.

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          1. joker7
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            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Oh yeh, crickey Arsenal are a bit slow this year....fast as lighting when it comes to punting people out seem to be taking there sweet time signing people.

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            1. Sánchez
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              11 years, 3 months ago

              No summer wages that way

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    4. MJ6987
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      Wasn't he out of favour at the end of last season?

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  2. ADucksBehind
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    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    RMT please!

    Cech Mignolet

    Baines Zabaleta Vertonghen Luiz Evra

    Hazard Bale Walcott Silva Coutinho

    Aguero RVP Gayle

    Not too sure about Gayle but couldn't afford a better striker

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      That defence 😯

      Try losing at least 1 elite defender.

      There is no way that team costs 100 million, it's not possible

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      1. ADucksBehind
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        11 years, 3 months ago

        Is that sarcasm? Double sarcasm? Triple? :/

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          well I just wasn't sure if you were serious so I had to cover all bases 😛

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    2. Mr Wizard
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      Haha... Yeah , money not being an option

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    3. Keane There Dunne That
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      Benching problem every week if Gayle hits form so 8/10

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    4. Mílanista
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Reposting a crap joke. Thanks for that.

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      1. ADucksBehind
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        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        bored

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      2. King Eric, in America
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        11 years, 3 months ago

        Upvote for the deserved sarcy.

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    5. joker7
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      whats with the love for Gayle ... you were doing so well at 119.5 million then you throw in Gayle lolz..........

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  3. svgcr
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    11 years, 3 months ago

    mig

    cole collins garrido

    hazard (C) walcott coutinho Oscar

    Aguero Lambert Altidore

    0.5 in the bank to transfer silva for oscar GW2

    subs. 4m gk thomas parr chester

    thoughts? (i´m assuming bale is long gone)

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  4. Mr Wizard
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    11 years, 3 months ago

    1)Hazard + Giroud

    Or

    2)Oscar + Benteke

    ????

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    1. Cheeseoid
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Probably neither to be honest. I like Hazard and Benteke but I don't like the partners

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    2. MJ6987
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      1 unless Arsenal sign a striker.

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    3. SC not pearls before swine
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      Hazard and Giroud for me, Oscar's gametime is too perilous.

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    4. owls on the up
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      i sway towards the 1st one seems like more points imo

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  5. GreennRed
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    11 years, 3 months ago

    4.9% of teams have Stekelenburg. A good keeper, maybe questions about the Fulham defence.

    Is anyone considering him and if not why not?

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    1. MJ6987
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      Can see Fulham struggling this year.

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      1. MJ6987
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        11 years, 3 months ago

        And, that is why not!

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    2. Parm
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      Until they sign a solid defensive midfielder i'm steering clear.

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      1. svgcr
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Derek Boateng!

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    3. Mílanista
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      Jol likes to attach, Fulham's defence has gotten weaker since he took charge.

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      1. Mílanista
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        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        *attack

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          sadly, even allowing for Berba their attack has got worse. They haven't adequately replaced the Captain or Klaxon. Ruiz is the creative hub, but he's too injury prone

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          1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Who is Klaxon?

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            1. Mílanista
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Danny Murphy

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    4. Gimli son of Gloin
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      Cheaper options in defence with goalscoring potential.
      Amorbieta being it.. card magnet though. Might avoid Fulham altogether

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    5. GreennRed
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      Cheers. I thought it was Fulham's defence rather than the man himself putting off many.

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  6. Fin
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Foster

    Luiz, Collins, Coleman

    Silva, Hazard, Walcott, Mirallas

    Giroud, Benteke, Lukaku

    Boruc, Brady, Murner, Burner

    Out of 10?

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    1. MJ6987
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      7

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    2. tqrrfesk
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      6/10

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    3. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Meh
      Yes, Yes, Yes
      Yes, Yes, Yes,Yes
      Vomits, Ok, Yes

      Yes, Ok, Yes, Yes

      Minus points for no Bale or RVP so lets call that 9/15

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      1. MJ6987
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Exactly my thinking!

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    4. Fin
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Cheers for the feedback on my non-bale team! Don't know why Girouds in there tbh...

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

    Terry & Oscar
    Or
    Ivanovic & Lampard?
    😀

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    1. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB

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    2. MJ6987
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      A for me. No guarantees on game time for any of them but I prefer A.

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    3. floydy_floyd
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      B all day. Don't be surprised when frank delivers yet again.

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    4. SC not pearls before swine
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I like Ivanovic and Lampard. My nonscientific opinion about Lampard is that he crushes bad teams. I might captain him week 1.

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

        Hmm, may join you with that, Lampard is a beast.

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    5. owls on the up
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      tough 1 but b seems better option!

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  8. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Captain Lukaku over Hazard? think it might be worth it

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    1. floydy_floyd
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Could pay off huge. Even if he don't start one of the games he'll probs come on and score.

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    2. King Eric, in America
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Take your pills as prescribed.

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    3. Sánchez
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      No. Just a lie if your telling yourself this.
      He might not start both and will get subbed early if he does.

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    4. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      These kind of decisions need to be made on the friday before the season starts. Surely your team will change before then

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

    Wellbeck Torres Jelavic

    Good value strike force or should I punt on Anelka a a cheaper option?

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    1. floydy_floyd
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Get Nile ranger in

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      1. Sánchez
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        And his new tattoo?

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    2. MJ6987
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I actually think Welbz could have a decent season. Moyes will love him.

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      1. Sánchez
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Even if he plays 38 x 90, he is sh1te, so I would still not consider him.

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    3. polis
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      And put down the crack.

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    4. svgcr
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      ROTATION RISK!

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      1. Sánchez
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Who Anelka? 🙂

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    5. Gimli son of Gloin
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      You can't not get Adebayor..need good captaincy options this season

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  10. Tiki-Taka
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Any FUT (fifa ultimate team) players? Does anyone know whereabouts I examine a players indepth stats (such as vision, accuracy, acceleration, work rate etc) since it only shows the main ones when you are on their card?

    I know you can find it online but ingame? I couldnt seem to even find workrate online

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    1. Super John McGinn-
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      go onto futhead

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      1. Tiki-Taka
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah I found that site, even on there though when I click on a player it shows all their stuff like vision agility, but work rate I still cant find?

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        1. Parm
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Work rate is on the right hand side.

          http://www.futhead.com/fifa/players/3915/

          Medium, Low.

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          1. Tiki-Taka
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            I clearly didnt look hard enough! Cheers mate

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  11. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    FPL Pre-Season F.A.Q.

    Did this last year and was quite popular.

    1. RVP or Bale?

    This question is the biggest one when making a team this year. Some people are convinced one way or the other but there's really no right answer here. Bale only users emphasize a more balanced team without RVP and coverage of City, Liverpool and Arsenal, whereas RVP users say his past record and captaincy value make him worth the layout. Getting both is also an option, but you start seeing teams with significant losses in defense or rotating 5.0 mids. It more or less comes down to what you value more. Team balance and coverage or captaincy material and proven points.

    *This is of course highly dependent on Bale staying at Tottenham. I feel we'll be seeing a lot more RVP teams if he moves.

    2. Which players to pick for the double GW?

    Get Hazard. If you don't have him, I don't think many people on here will even look at your RMT. The large majority of people are also picking up a Chelsea defender. There is however no consensus on which is the best pick. Some say Luiz for his attacking potential. Some are with Cole for the most guaranteed minutes, others are going with Ivanovic. The punt here is Terry, but he's looking more and more secure considering Mourinho's encouraging comments.

    The last few spots are really up to what your team build is like. Some who like to play it safe will pick up another nailed on Chelsea defender. A large majority are picking up Lukaku on the back of a strong pre-season and likelihood of starting the first GW. Others are considering midfield options like Lampard, Schurrle and Oscar (who looks to be winning the race for a central midfield spot).

    The last real considerations are Benteke or Weimann. Benteke certainly has the pedigree, but the tough fixtures and the double gameweek blank put some people off. Weimann is a total punt, but he's cheap and plays twice, so why not?

    3. Mignolet + 4.0 or Rotating keepers

    This one has some very strong supporters both ways. Mignolet defenders say his value and Liverpool's strong defense are worth it. Rotating keepers say that save points and backups in case of injuries or double gameweeks are more important. It really depends on what you think will score more in this case.

    Liverpool kept more cleansheets than West Brom and Southampton last season combined. 16 compared to 8 and 7. Then you factor in the rotation of the keepers and Liverpool will for sure come out on top in terms of clean sheets (if going by last season's data). But the flipside, is of course, the weeks where Liverpool get blanks and the risk of Mignolet picking up an injury and leaving you without a keeper.

    4. Who are the 4.0 starting defenders?

    Parr
    Chester
    Ramage
    *Turner - although there is talk he might not be nailed on to start

    5. Rodriguez or Anelka?

    There's been some movement from Rodriguez, who was the early season favorite, towards Anelka. Both are similarly priced although Anelka does save 0.5m. This is a tricky one. Anelka is cheaper, and has arguably better fixtures too. However, there is still no certainty he will start and despite his pre-season form, there are definite question marks over whether he can still cut it in the big leagues. Rodriguez on the other hand had a dark horse finish to the last season, scoring on a par with Lambert and leading the line. He is more expensive, and Southampton have slightly trickier fixtures, but at the moment, he's set to start and if he continues his good form from last season and pre-season, can be a really good pick. He's also got lower ownership which is a double edged sword of course. If he tanks, his price will plummet whereas if he does well, his price can also shoot up.

    6. Can you pick my team for me?

    Sorry you're on your own. 🙂 I can however offer my opinions and I'm sure other members of the community will offer theirs which will often be the complete opposite of mine but no less valid. As you can see from the questions above, there's no right answer for a lot of these tough questions right now. It's all down to what you think will be more important and using your best judgment to come up with the best team you can.

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    1. King Eric, in America
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Buggumarked for repetitive re-post.

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    2. MJ6987
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      It was probably more popular after you'd had a good season. Now it's all about Evs. 😉

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      1. Wild Rover
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I lol'd 😆

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      2. Camzy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah I'd read a long post about Evs if he wrote about the number of hairs on Van Persie's head and how that correlates to the number of chances he'll miss.

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

      +1. Great post.

      4. I believe Ward is also nailed on.

      5. I think Anelka will outscore JRod over the immediate fixtures despite costing less 😉

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      1. Sánchez
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Anelka will do well to get 5 all season.

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

          West Brom is a very good side who create lots of chances (see Lukaku of last season) and he's fit and in top form 😉

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    4. sigaam
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Nice one!

      2. Cech is also in the mix here. Many/most people WC early, so having a messy goalkeeper situation before the wc is ok.

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    5. LFC07
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      What do you think about this:

      Mignolet, Given

      Collins, Shaw, Mertesacker, Coleman, Whittaker

      Countinho, Bale, Hazard, Snodgrass, Koren

      Aguero, Lukaku, Rodriguez

      Any opinions appreciated

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  12. DarPaC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    I'm hoping someone can help. I can't get the season ticker to work for some reason. Both the links for next 6 and members full ticker don't work 🙁
    The only thing that's changed since last season is that I've changed from IE7 to IE8
    I'm using internet explorer 8 on a work laptop (can't change the browser) and have tried clearing history etc. Can anyone suggest settings to check?
    thanks,

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  13. NASL Shootout
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Dumb question - is planning to go 4-3-3 idiotic?

    When I add it up using point projections or looking at last year's points, elite defenders seem to make sense, but looking at all the RMT's and common wisdom, everyone is 3-4-3 and most have 0-2 high priced (say 5.5+) defenders.

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    1. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Midfielders and strikers are the top scoring players in the game season after season. I haven't seen anyone on here achieve success with a more defense minded strategy.

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    2. King Eric, in America
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Play your own game. There is the popular and the less-than-popular.

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    3. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      There is value at all positions
      Just be the first to pick out the gems

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    4. Bests Conquests
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      No, elite defenders don't make sense. Clean sheets in general, along with Defender goals/assists are the two hardest elements to predict in FPL.

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      1. Freshy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        3 years ago I had a guy in one league that played 5 defenders. Did quite well early, Top 1K
        Tailed off after GW 10 though and didnt adjust till too late.

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  14. Gnu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Mark or Ed if your still around, are you aware that the season ticker isn't fully updated, Stoke and Man C don't show any previous history. Not sure if rest are fully updated.Ta.

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    1. Ed Eliot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I wasn't aware of it but we'll look into it. I'll chat to Mark in the morning.

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      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Ta, though I wouldn't worry about Stoke 🙂

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  15. Lord Flashheart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    And now, for a stupid stupid game - I managed to build an entire team starting with the same letter that actually makes sense....#needALife

    Cech (Cornell)
    Cole, Coleman, clyne, Collins, Chester
    Cazorla, coutinho, cabaye, campania, colleback
    Crouch, caroll, cisse

    Can a B team score more? Maybe an A team? I have a good feeling about an S team...

    Need. To go. To sleep. Now.

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    1. Dr Dream
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      No, not bored.......you need to join my league of second teams...all with a theme...The whackier the better as long as it ensures teams are diverse....

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  16. RoyaleBlue
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Hey guys can you have a look at my team and suggest changes please

    Jaask Steklenburg

    Jagielka Reid Rat Rither Riise

    Hazard Navas Silva Mirallas Fer

    Jrod Benteke Lukaku

    Going with goalkeeper and two defenders double up. Any suggestions 0m in the bank

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  17. Jordan.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    hart
    cole/kolo/mertesacker
    coutinho/kagawa/Jarvis/Walcott
    lukaku/kone/aguero

    lewis/Thomas/coleman/kaboul

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  18. Bests Conquests
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    So I see that Davis (SOU GK, 4.0) is the second highest owned GK behind Mignolet at 16.4%.

    I rarely played the price-rise/profit game last season, but will Davis' price jump after GW1 and potentially to GW 2 since his ownership is so high?

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    1. Sánchez
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      No. When casualw realise he is second choice, they will sell him and it will fall.

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      1. Bests Conquests
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I think casuals see him at the 4.0 price as the cheapest GK in the game, paired with the highest "Total Points" from last season, which is the default search function.

        Therefore I wonder if the casuals will actually be looking to unload him, as they're just after his 4.0.

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    2. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Not how it works, its based on transfers in/out once the season starts. If you want to know how it works have a read here http://www.fiso.co.uk/forum/crack-the-code-2012-13-the-fiso-guide-to-fpl-price-changes-t97027.html

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      1. Bests Conquests
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Yea got it, thx cheers!

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      2. Sánchez
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Aye. See below for my sh1te version of this.

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  19. UKG
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    2nd draft. 1.0 in the bank. Any good?

    Migs (Boruc)

    Shaw Coleman Mertesacker Collins (Baker)

    Bale Hazard Ramirez Silva (Colback)

    Anelka RVP (Maynard)

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  20. Wild Rover
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    The Anelka bandwagon began to slow down...

    http://cdn.obsidianportal.com/assets/112870/Bring_Out_Your_Dead.jpg

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    1. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      😀

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    2. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      No ones getting him we all remember why he has zero appeal to managers of clubs in the hands of devils.

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    3. Jordan.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Couldn't have been easy to get up in the morning to do that job......

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

      Fine by me, the less ownership the better 😉

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  21. Sánchez
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Casuals sorry.
    The week 1 ownership is the default.
    Price changes depend on transfers in and out thereafter

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    1. Sánchez
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Reply fail to bests conquests.

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  22. Del Monte
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Whats the best way to increase team value?

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    1. Sánchez
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Follow FISO price changes. Usually works well as it means getting on form players too.
      But in terms of strategy week 1? Dont buy any non nailed on types.

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    2. Dr Dream
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      early transfers...Look at Fiso or Total FPL and you can see on a daily basis which of the player will fall or rise the quickest in any given week...If you do it early in the week you can save up to 0.3 on the falls and gain 0.3 on the risers...You'll soon get used to it...Downside is you risk injuries during the week.

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    3. Parm
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Wildcarding GW3.

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      1. Dr Dream
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        that as well....

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      2. Del Monte
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        wildcard for GW3 or after GW3?

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        1. Parm
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          For GW3, 2 week break.

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          1. Del Monte
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            2 week break?

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            1. Parm
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              2 week International break between GW3 and GW4, so for GW4(sorry about that).

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    4. King Eric, in America
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Chase the hindsight crowd for 38 weeks.

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    5. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Dont worry about it
      I had a higher team value than the top dogs more than half of the years Ive played. My top finish is 9000 something

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  23. The Pep Revolution
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    One of my friends offered me a bet for the coming season. If United win the league I have to pay him 50 euro. If City win it he pays me 50 euro. Also to account for transfers that could take place either of us has until the 1st of September to back out and pay 5 euro as a penalty. Would you accept that bet if you were me?

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    1. Gimli son of Gloin
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Hmm.. ,nah. Doubt either will win but I see United as the more likely.

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    2. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Yes

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    3. Sánchez
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      No. Paddy Power are giving better odds on both.
      Both should bet £50 there instead.

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      1. Rhysd007
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        yes but he doesn't lose the £50 if say Chelsea/Arsenal win.

        I would accept since City are slight favs over Utd

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        1. Sánchez
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Well, chelea, fair enough. Arsenal? Haha.

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    4. Jordan.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Just have 25 euros on city at 2/1 and take the bet

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  24. Son Of Zeus
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Ree-heee-heeeealy need some opinions....posted this 4 times now and no takers...well appreciate any comment.
    Team as stands:

    Cech Will change gw2 (boruc)

    mertesacker~clyne~zabaleta (Turner norwich, turner Cardif)

    Bale~hazard~Noble~westward (Koren)

    Anelka~RVP~lambert

    Should i.....

    A) Leave as is
    B)Transfer rvp and get kone,silva and baines for weakest players
    C)Transfer bale n get silva and baines for weakest players

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    1. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Why sell cech? That is what Boruc is for. Sell RVP to dear.

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      1. Son Of Zeus
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        was going to replace cech with hart gw2 ... good fixtures...good shout on rvp....been troubling me thanks for your opinion

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    2. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Playing 3 of Anelka, Noble, Westwood? and Koren every week isn't going to be pretty.

      With Cech, a fairly expensive defence, Bale and RVP you're leaving yourself without enough money for the rest of the team and it shows.

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      1. Son Of Zeus
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        westwood was for gw1, bench gw2 and transfer gw3....westham have favourable fixtures and noble takes set pieces so thought he would be a reliable cheap mid. It's obvious u cant have rvp AND bale...will adjust. Many thanks for responding.

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  25. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    I really need a wfie

    That way i can create a 2nd team in her name... oops I mean she can have a team, and put RvP in it.

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    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I have already registered one for mine 😀 Looking forward to it!

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    2. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      There's also other benefits of having a wife, too 😀

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        There is?? 😛

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      2. Michaelangelo
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        can you please tell me what these "benefits" are?

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        1. King Eric, in America
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          HOV lane access, of course.

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        2. Sánchez
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Extra benefits from the government for second person.
          Have kids, get more benefits. Pretend she's disabled. Even more. Make some kids up. More again. You're not from Glasgow are you?

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    3. King Eric, in America
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      No way. Doing that is fantasy cowardice and dispels the very reason for playing the game.

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        and what t is the very reason for playing the game King?

        I've abandoned the good ship RvP

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        1. King Eric, in America
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Fantasy sports is about all the decisions you can make - have to make - to manage a team. What provides the cheers & tears is how well you make those decisions.

          Multiple teams means you are creating insurance alternatives for all the hard choices.

          How proud those folks must feel when something, on one of their teams, goes right. 🙄

          Posers, cheats, and cowards.

          And abandoning RVP will bring you pain. Sorry about that. 😉

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          1. JK - Cønt ⭐
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            I just can not make RvP, Bale and 3x Chelsea and an Arsenal attacker work.

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            1. King Eric, in America
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Gareth is g-g-gone.

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              1. JK - Cønt ⭐
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                IF, Gareth, g, g, goes, then things change

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          2. Parm
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            You must hate the Sun, Sky Sports and Telegraph games then 😀

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            1. King Eric, in America
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              I'm committed to my wife, drinking, and FPL.

              Not necessarily in that order.

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      2. Wild Rover
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I've seen mini leagues where all the teams are run by the same sad sack 😀

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          is that an admission WR? 😛

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    4. Sánchez
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I'm converting religion to get 7 wives.

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

      My dog has a team.

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    6. Dr Dream
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Just can not see the point in making a second team unless it is something of a theme for fun...

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

        I keep my private leagues seperate. I don't want them to see 'fantasyfootballscout' in the leagues list 😀

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          how do i do this? One of the reasons I haven't joined any of the FFS leagues is that I don't want my main ML rivals to see those leagues on my list.

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

            Well, you need to get your dog to create a NEW account. He is probably very punty and experimental but it's ok because your private league rivals aren't very good 😉

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            1. JK - Cønt ⭐
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              I meant hide my leagues, not get my dog a team 😉

              I don't have a dog 🙁

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

                You can't hide them.

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    7. Wild Rover
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Make one up, it's what everyone else on here does

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      1. Dr Dream
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I actualy do have a wife who has a team in the family league....or at least she joined half way through last season....She just did Auto complete or picked my sons brain for players....

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  26. Sob or lie?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Sagbo is Demel's half brother, how can we not get him in?

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  27. RoyaleBlue
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Will toure be first choice liverpool defender ? if so 5mil not bad

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    1. Sob or lie?
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I think for the beginning of the season at least, yes.

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    2. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Looking more and more likely.

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    3. Dr Dream
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I can't possibly see that he's getting all these minutes and then Skrtel will start...one more game with Agger and i think it'll be a done deal...

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  28. Matt
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Quite happy with this at the moment...

    Ming Lewis
    Luiz Toure Collins Clyne Murner
    Hazard Walcott Coutinho Mirallas Williams
    Aguero Lukaku JRod

    Only thing is 3 Pool players. I've got 0.5, any suggestions/comments?

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    1. Sánchez
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Pretty good. But then again, no bale/rvp.

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      1. Matt
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        yeah i understand. I do have my reasons though. If Bale does stay until the start of the season his mind won't be in the right place. RVP I'm waiting till GW4 WC

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    2. Wild Rover
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Three Pool is good but I'd want two attackers.. Downgrade Toure to a 4.5 and think about lukaku to Sturridge after the dgw

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      1. Matt
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I was actually thinking Lukaku > Aspas if all goes well, but that could work as a back up too

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

      Very nice, I reckon this is pretty much the template now.

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  29. Sánchez
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    If Bale goes, surely Spurs should get suarez as well as soldado to hinder arsenal and Liverpool at once?

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    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      lol I'm not sure Suarez would be too keen on swapping one club without champions league football for another!

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      1. Wild Rover
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Maybe the press are nicer in London?

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  30. palalmas
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Mannone
    Luiz - Coleman - Collins
    Bale - Silva - Walcott - Hazard (c)
    Lukaku - Sturridge - Anelka

    Boruc -- Turner - Thomas - Chester

    Out of 10?

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