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The Sun Dream Team – Selection Guide – Defenders

In our second selection guide for The Sun Dream Team, we turn our attention to the defence, casting an eye on the strategies involved in selecting a back four and the prime candidates on offer.

While the big points scorers can be found further up the field, with a quartet of defenders a pre-requisite for our lineups in The Sun Dream Team, we can ill-afford to neglect this area. As with our goalkeeper selection, we’re looking for regular starters first and foremost, although, as we’ll see, attacking instincts and the potential for goals is also key.

Before we begin looking at specific player options, let’s analyse the factors that govern our selection – including last season’s performance, the influence of cup fixtures and possible transfer window strategies.

The Strategies

Top Ten Sun Dream Team Defenders by Overall Points 2012/13

NameTeamStarts7+ RatingsStar ManGoalsCSGCPoints
BainesEverton4432571248196
IvanovicChelsea5421381860177
VertonghenTottenham Hotspur4828371359164
LuizChelsea5018171955153
AggerLiverpool3820131741138
ShawcrossStoke City4022511344135
JohnsonLiverpool4120211846135
WilliamsSwansea City4125301347129
JagielkaEverton4118431144129
MertesackerArsenal4314131743124

Looking back at the previous campaign’s data, it’s clear that some familiar names from other Fantasy games also dominate in The Sun Dream Team. Leighton Baines’ status as the top defensive asset is compounded by his standing, here: he finished the season some 22 points ahead of his nearest rival in The Sun Dream Team, despite claiming just 12 clean sheets. Everton’s progress to the FA Cup semi-finals boosted another eye-catching Premier League season for Baines, who achieved a points per game stat of 4.5 – by far the most impressive amongst the top ranked defenders.

The Chelsea pairing of Branislav Ivanovic and David Luiz benefited from a successful Europa League campaign but turned in points per game numbers of 3.2 and 2.9 respectively – emphasising Baines’ efficiency. Tottenham’s Jan Vertonghen was also aided by Europa League appearances and, overall, it’s significant that these top four defenders all claimed seven or more goals over the season – underlining the importance of targeting those capable of contributing at the sharp end.

While goals are clearly an important factor, we should also consider the role played by points gained for Star Man and 7+ ratings.

Baines, Stoke’s Ryan Shawcross and West Ham’s James Collins all topped the Star Man charts for defenders with modest totals of five awards. In 2011/12, Baines, along with Shawcross, were two of eight defenders tied on just three at the top. Compare this to Juan Mata’s 15, and the 13 accrued by both Gareth Bale and Luis Suarez last season, and it’s clear that, like goalkeepers, defenders struggle to overshadow their attacking team-mates when it comes to picking up man-of-the-match status.

Points from 7+ Sun Ratings are easier to obtain, however. There were ten defenders who earned 7+ ratings on 20 or more occasions last season, with Baines registering a hugely impressive tally of 32 from his 44 starts, gathering 96 points in this area. Vertonghen also gained heavily here – he collected 7+ ratings on 28 occasions from 48 starts, while Swansea’s Ashley Williams earned the same accolade in 25 of his 41 Dream Team starts.

As a rule, aside from the obvious benefit of scoring in a match, dominant central defenders and full-backs with strong attacking impetus are the most likely to earn a 7+ rating. Baines has featured in the top five rankings for 7+ ratings over the last four seasons – emphasising the importance of a consistent attacking presence. Similarly, both Shawcross and Williams have made the top ten for 7+ ratings in the past two seasons (with Star Man awards also a factor) – it’s obvious that the duo have something to offer in this area.

Cup Campaigns

There’s no question that a Cup run and, in particular, a European campaign can be big factors behind the number of appearances, and therefore the points tallies, of your defenders. In some cases, defensive stalwarts can be less prone to rotation than their attacking counterparts.

Vertonghen was a key benefactor of Tottenham’s Europa League campaign last term, earning 41 of his 164 points in Europe. Similarly, both Ivanovic and Luiz collected 17 and 25 additional points from Champions League and Europa League matches, with Liverpool’s Glen Johnson fetching 18 additional points.

We’re not talking big margins here, but clearly, targeting players with the potential of regular starts in European matches is another factor to consider.

Domestic cup runs can also be considered, but these are far trickier to anticipate, with rotation in the FA and Capital One Cups likely to be rife amongst those sides also competing in Europe. Typically, we’ll see all the Champions League contenders rotate across the board in the domestic cup competitions, leading us to look to those teams outside of these four, perhaps honing in on those sides who will field strong lineups in both domestic trophies – the likes of Everton, West Ham and Norwich, perhaps.

Window Watching

Planning transfer strategies according to The Sun Dream Team Transfer Window is crucial, not least in defence where you can tailor your tactics to give yourself the best opportunity of earning clean sheet rewards.

Transfer Window 1 opens with just three Premier League fixtures played out, on September 3. You’ll have three transfers to use before the Gameweek 4 on September 14 and, with a “use them or lose” policy, it’s wise to examine the options of signing defenders with this in mind.

It’s worth considering a policy of adopting one or even two slots in your back four that can be used to rotate a defender in and out in each Transfer Window according to fixtures and cup progress. Of course, such best laid plans can be ripped up by untimely injuries, however.

The Season Ticker is your key weapon here. We can easily identify those with the easier fixtures over the first three Gameweeks and, if you’re a member, you can use the “clean sheets” filter on the interactive ticker to find those defences most likely to earn shut-outs in this spell.

Our members can also tailor their ticker to examine the next Transfer Window that opens on November 12. By restricting the full Members Ticker to Gameweeks 3-11 you can analyse the difficulty of fixtures between Transfer Window 1 and Transfer Window 2, revealing some valid strategies and targets.

As an example, Southampton face home matches with West Ham, Crystal Palace, Swansea, Fulham and Hull all before Transfer Window 2, therefore, switching in a defender from St Mary’s in Transfer Window 1 for this spell looks an option.

With the Capital One Cup reaching the fourth round by October 28, you will be able to adjust your defence according to those teams who have made progress by the time Transfer Window 2 comes into effect.

It’s not so easy in Europe, with the Europa League and Champions League both on matchday four of the group stages by the time Transfer Window 2 opens.

The FA Cup Third Round does not take place until January 4, so progress here only becomes a factor for the Transfer Window 3 that opens on January 21.

The Players

Baines and Vertonghen are obvious draws once again this season with both set to offer a significant attacking threat and assured league starts. There are caveats that might curb investment prior to Transfer Window 1, however, with Baines’ future at Goodison still not uncertain and Vertonghen looking a doubt for the opening fixtures with a pre-season ankle injury. Once settled, however, both look hugely tempting as heavy-hitter investments with Vertonghen’s price tag of £5.5m, coupled with Tottenham’s kind schedule of fixtures up until Transfer Window 2, perhaps giving him the edge once fit.

Coverage of both Man City and United will be high on the agenda given their potential to harvest clean sheets, although the fixture list suggests that initial investment should go the way of Manuel Pellegrini’s side. City have Newcastle, Cardiff and Hull before the first transfer window, while United’s defence face both Liverpool and Chelsea in the same spell.

Vincent Kompany seems likely to be the most secure option in the City rearguard with both full-backs and the Belgian’s central defensive partner set to shuffle on the domestic front and in Europe. If you’re not spending on Joe Hart in goal, the City captain looks a shoo-in, at least until Transfer Window 1 swings open and the United defence comes into play.

That will also give us time to assess how David Moyes will approach his back four. With the likes of Nemanja Vidic, Rio Ferdinand, Jonny Evans and Phil Jones all available for the centre-half roles, the full-backs – Patrice Evra and Rafael, could be the safer routes to take. Jones, if he can cement a start, either in defence or midfield, looks the one to watch given his modest £4m price tag.

Chelsea’s defensive assets are difficult to sift through. Jose Mourinho will surely rotate at the back and, aside from Ashley Cole (£6.0), few look assured of regular starts in the league, let alone the cup competitions. Luiz, with a significant goal threat, looks to be the crown jewel but at £6.5m, his potential comes at a price. With a difficult start to the campaign (United, Everton, Tottenham and City all before Transfer Window 2), it may be wise to look elsewhere in order to assess Mourinho’s selection pattern.

Lower down the brackets, Ashley Williams, with a valuation of just £3.5m, has attracted more interest than any other defender – he’s been selected by over 31% of managers in The Sun Dream Team so far. Swansea’s Europa League campaign is presumably a factor, here, with Chico (£2.5) finding his way into over 21% of sides. Both could be set to plummet should Swansea falter in qualifying, although arguably, the duo have merits regardless of potential European returns.

Liverpool’s Kolo Toure looks a stronger option in the same bracket. Having figured prominently in pre-season and with Martin Skrtel’s future at Anfield far from certain, Toure looks exceptional value at just £3m. As we mentioned in our previous guide to The Sun Dream Team goalkeepers, there is real merit in acquiring both Toure and Simon Mignolet given their price and Liverpool’s strong early schedule.

Baines’ team-mate Seamus Coleman (£3m) offers an interesting alternative. Classed as a midfielder last season, Coleman is expected to claim the start on the right side of Roberto Martinez’s defence, either as a full-back or wing-back. That should see him contribute regularly to attack and draw plenty of 7+ ratings should Martinez start his Goodison career strongly.

In the budget bracket, West Ham’s defence offers new signing Razvan Rat for just £1m – a hugely attractive option going into Transfer Window 1 with the Hammers facing Cardiff and Stoke at Upton Park, with a trip to Newcastle sandwiched in between. Rat could be a keeper over the season given that price tag, although a transfer out to cash in on Southampton’s aforementioned run up to Transfer Window 2 looks a good tactic.

Full-backs Luke Shaw and Nathaniel Clyne can each be acquired for £2.5m and if Jose Fonte or Jos Hooiveld can secure at start, they can be snapped up for just £1m. Beyond those two clubs, Norwich City’s Michael Turner, at just £1.5m, looks another bargain. If he can gain continue to command starts alongside Sebastian Bassong, he should offer value, particularly if Chris Hughton’s side can translate their summer spending into a domestic Cup run.

The Sun Dream Team Scout League

The Sun Dream Team is long established as one of the biggest players in the UK Fantasy Football market, attracting a huge audience wowed by the most substantial prizes on offer. Once again, this season, there’s a huge £500,000 prize pool to be divided up. Registration for teams and leagues opens on August 1 but you can select your lineups right now.

We also have our own Fantasy Football Scout League with a £1000 top prize on offer to the winner.

Once you register and create your team or teams, simply use the following PIN and password to enter.

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PIN: 8061654

You’ll find these details on the middle column of the homepage from this point on.

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2,838 Comments Post a Comment
  1. RichRover
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Does anybody know if Martin Olsson has played much preseason for Norwich? And if not, why? Haven't noticed his name in the reports.

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    1. Pochettino
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      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I was actually wondering this myself.

      I was hoping he might be a cheeky OOP option too.

      Any Norwich fans know what the likely line-up will be for the new season?

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

        I saw He was listed as a Mid in their tour squad but no news of Him playing?

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

    RMT please guys:

    Mannone (Krul)
    Iva Zaba Collins (Clyne, Chester)
    Haz Wally Coutinho Jarvis (Dikgacoi)
    Lukaku(c) Dzeko Anelka

    Leaves me with £6m for a FT RVP move if necessary...

    Cheers

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

      Krull is a potential disaster in my opinion.

      Impressive team for the budget. I like the midfield (I have Jarvis myself).

      Dzeko may not get minutes, despite the reports.

      I'd captain Hazard over Lukaku.

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

        I have Dzeko myself.. looking at how he plays for the pre-season, hoping Pellegrini means what he said about him.

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

        Mannone Krul is for the rotation primarily. Point taken about Haz/Lukaku. I was quite surprised at how good this team looks as well... Ta

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  3. J0E
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    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Following on from 3rd Turd's excellent hot topic on the new bonus point system I've created this league table looking at those who are set to benefit from the key influencing criteria he's highlighted.

    http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/2798/

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    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Great table.

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

      I can't seem to see anything in that table, Jonty. Every filter I try returns no results 😕

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      1. J0E
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        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Can you try again and let me know if you have any other problems. May be a bug, but seems to be working for others.

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

          Interesting.

          Last week I was looking at goalkeepers in the Player Stats area. When I selected forwards in that area and then reloaded your table, it worked (and wasn't just filled with forwards).

          I'd really like to reiterate a wish - please can those global filters be reset with each visit to the members area? I've been caught out a few times by that. Last season I even chose a few players based on their previous season's stats by mistake because the week earlier I'd been looking at historical data 😀

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    3. Chrissy Waddle - 2024/25
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Colback 😯

      If Sunderland don't sign a fullback I think I found my 4.5m MF slot. 😎

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    4. Chrissy Waddle - 2024/25
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Also settles the Merty or Kos debate for Arsenal defensive cover.

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      1. Pochettino
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        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        In a nutshell what are we looking out for other than pass completion rate for this new BPS system?

        Will having a high pass completion percentage really be good enough for bonus?

        Is this why so many people are on Mert?

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

    Thought I'd try and share a few words of warning about first week double game week. Might be less of an issue this season as Aston villa fixtures are both so horrible but here goes anyway.

    First one is be super wary of planning first week transfer. Last season there was a whole bunch of RMTs about with Torres + 2.0 spare with the plan to swap to rooney in gw2. The issue you'll have if not wildcarding early is catching the early price rises. Michu last season went up 0.6 in 2 weeks, and anybody that planned torres > rooney already was missing out.

    Second is that beware of picking cheap villa defenders/keeper simply for dgw. Players like baker and guzan will probably drop in price and never really recover. Last season we had gorkss and federici, both went down 0.2 and pretty much stayed there due to so many transfers out from a high initial ownership. So not only will you have less players in gw3 if you pick up cheapie villa players, but you'll end up losing cash on bench players, something that personally eats away at me, especially come wildcard time. I think early season that getting a higher team value can really help in the long run.

    Benteke is a quality player with a good season but people should be wary of his potential to price plummet early on too. If he fails in the first two game weeks a lot of casuals will jump ship and you'll have to be prepared for a hefty price hit, or to plan an exit route yourself.

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    1. Declan-
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Good points. I may get Benteke but no one else

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    2. Pasqualinho
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I was one who hopped on Michu after GW1 last year - but I don't think that losing 0.3 on him is such a big deal - it simply means the sell-on price for him is higher.

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

        I agree actually that transfer itself is not so much of an issue, I just think pre planning transfers shouldn't be done so early. Last season the thought was get rooney in for torres but you really want to leave your options open to jump on those early season bandwagons.

        So many more players play early season before they all get bored, so price fluctuations are crazy!

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

      I was all set for Benteke until I looked at his goals last year - apart from Liverpool, he only scored once against a top 10 team.

      That's probably more about Villa as a whole than Benteke's individual quality but getting him in for ars and che away, building in a hit to remove him just doesn't make sense in light of that info.

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      1. Declan-
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        That isn't true. I know for a fact he scored two against Everton

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

          Apologies, I missed that. It's certainly true for the top 5 though, and the vast majority of his goals came against lower sides.

          The point still holds true enough for my liking, not enough chance of a DGW goal for me to bring him in over, say Giroud

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

      Anyone tempted by Agbonlahor?

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

        Yes. But I think I'll resist.

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  5. r0nh
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Mark & Co,

    Any chance you could interview each EPL manager & ask them what their first 11 will be this season?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      🙂

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    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Making sarcastic comments like this is why you were downvoted all the time. Not saying its not funny but people find it tiresome.

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      1. r0nh
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        You, my friend, should go see & mental health doctor.

        Why are you so miserable & bitter?

        Your downvoting/power was took away 😆

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        1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          I did not say I was doing but you are the one who kept complaining about people downvoting you all the time.

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          1. r0nh
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            I did complain about people downvoting other people for no justifiable reason, yes.

            I was 100% correct about the misuse of voting.

            Thank you for pointing out what I already know.

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            1. TorresMagic™
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              • 15 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Good to see you are both happy that downvotes have disappeared.
              Seems you both can agree to disagree.

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              1. r0nh
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                "both happy"

                Well, I am fairly happy, someone else seems rather depressed.

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                1. TorresMagic™
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                  • 15 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  Guess he didn't like your comedy. Each to their own.

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                  1. r0nh
                    • 13 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    I respect that.

                    But making cheeky, unprovoked, confrontational remarks like he just did, could be deemed as inappropriate.

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                2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
                  • 14 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  That was unnecessary I dropped the matter.

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                  1. r0nh
                    • 13 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    You started on me.

                    Let it go, it's over.

                    Just ignore me in future.

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  6. Oz lotto
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Is anyone at all being tempted by Dzeko? 7.5 is a bargain and he seems to be in cracking pre-season form.. with 9% ownership can see him being a steal and a good differential.

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    1. Valar(Keith)
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      read thru the past few pages.. no longer a differential. he's in my team automatically cause i put a bet on him scoring a brace last night 😎

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

        so thats a yes then 😉 good bet. what odds u get?

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

            was just waiting for the direct quote ans there is was right at the bottom... I can't possibly leave him out now.

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            1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Agreed but is he loses form he will be back on the bench very quickly which is the only worry.

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          2. Oz lotto
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            • 13 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Thanks for that btw 😀

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            1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              No bother

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        1. Valar(Keith)
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          placed 3 of em..
          Dzeko AGS and City win - 5/2
          Silva AGS and City win - 5/2
          Dzeko 2+ goals - 15/2
          😎

          lost on yaya and negredo but dint put much in those

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          1. Oz lotto
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            • 13 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            well played

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

        And I was hoping that everyone still on the Bale/RVP and DGW players that they'll miss scouting Dzeko -__-

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        1. Oz lotto
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          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          im looking at a couple of players like that... but they are so hard to come by.

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  7. PC 2015
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Advice please :
    Hart - Davis
    Ivanovic - Zabaleta - Coleman - Collins - Chester
    Hazard - Walcott - Coutinho - Mirallas - Snodgrass
    Lukaku - Dzeko - Anelka

    GW2 - either Hazard > Ben Arfa or Lukaku > Cisse

    Thinking is load up on City (2 defs + Dzeko) for GWs 1-3 then Wildcard at International Break / Transfer Window.

    Probably loads but would really like to know OBVIOUS pitfalls for this strategy.

    Comments appreciated ; thanks

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

      Good plan and great team... only problem is the no Bale (assuming he stays) and no RVP issue. After the DGW you might struggle to find strong armband options.
      another question... if hazard explodes and you ship him, will you want to waste a trasnfer getting him back?

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      1. PC 2015
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers Oz.......don't want to get too far ahead of myself (hence no definitive plan for GW3 other than it WILL be one of the remaining Chelskis)......but DO want to get a good start and City's fixtures appear ridiculously good.
        Bale ? - gone (and if not head will be messed)
        RVP ? - GW4

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

          I'm not going with RVP or Bale at this stage either... and can't justify spending 14 on RVP anyway... was just posing the armband question to you... but as always, some mid-high priced play will rear their head as the best fantasy prospect for the season.

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          1. PC 2015
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Indeed - good luck mate and thanks for your comments

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

            afraid if I'm not getting RVP from the off and he goes berserk, scoring a brace against swans and a hattrick on chelsea (happened before), then the price will be unreachable

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  8. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    R.M.T
    Mingolet (Davis)

    Clyne , Collins , Luiz (Coleman, McShane)

    Jarvis , Hazard, Walcott , Bale (Brady)

    Sturridge , Lukaku , Dzeko

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

      Risky front line. Dzzemko will still be rotated but he will play the most games

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

    Alternatives to Bale?
    Do you guys think Dzeko might start for City?. Great Pre season so far.

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    1. Declan-
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Wally, Haz, Coutinho, Mirallas and Silva seem to be popular

      Pellagrini said he is the #1 striker so I guess so

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

        I got Wally and Haz.
        Thank youuuuuuuuu.. Such a big bergain.. Plus I think Dzeko is a fantastic striker. Underrated imo 🙂

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      2. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Dzeko number 1? I thought he'd be number 4.

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        1. Declan-
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          So did I. I won't believe it until I see it though

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        2. Oz lotto
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          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Pellegrini obvs isn't planning on playing Jovetic or Aguero up top. read the article that was posted just above under my question about dzeko.

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          1. Kings of Lyon ★
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            They cant spend all that money on two great strikers and have them as bench fodder.

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            1. Declan-
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              I think Dzeko is competing with Negredo up top and Jovetic with Aguero in the hole

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            2. Oz lotto
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              • 13 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              could just be a case of rotation.... but they can't mess too much with form. where did Silva play last night?

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

                Silva free roaming..
                Interchanging with Jojo on the left and center and even dropping deep..

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

              Well,, they spent like 30 millons for Dzeko and he was benched.

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            4. Oz lotto
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              • 13 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              the thing with aguero and jovetic is that they are the most versatile of the lot and can play anywhere really so less risk associated with them.

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

          Naah.. he's number 10 last time I checked :p

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  10. tony jp
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Kindly RTM nd ny suggestions or changes to this squad..

    Mignolet Davis
    Luiz Collins Toure (Turner Ward)
    Walcott Snodgrass Hazard Bale (Colback)
    Sturidgge Lambert Lukaku

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      New York?

      Good team for the moment.

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

      Very close to my draft.

      Get rid of Davis though, he has high ownership and will drop in price if he doesn't play (which is likely) when all the causuals realise.

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      1. Jönny
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Is that right, about being more likely to drop if ownership is higher? Isn't it based on a percentage of ownership? 10% of owners have to sell to get a drop I thought I'd read. So if a player has 100,000 owners they'll need 10,000 people to sell, if they only have 10,000 owners they'll only need 1,000 to sell.

        Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't really follow the "high ownership =more likely to drop in price" argument.

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        1. Jönny
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Is the idea that high ownership = lots of casuals who are expecting him to play, whereas low ownership = only old pros own him, know that he's bench fodder?

          Can kind of see that I guess...

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          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Sounds correct to me.
            Keep an eye on FISO especially if a 0.1 drop makes a big difference.

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          2. thetinkerman
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            This. Sorry, got tied up with work.

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        2. thetinkerman
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          The ownership argument was actually false, you're right. What I mean:

          Many casuals have Given and the Soton keepers due to the minutes they got last season. When they see that the don't play, many will sell them and their price will plummet

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  11. r0nh
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    SSN doing 92 live today.

    So pointless & desperate 🙄

    An alternative to talking non-stop about Bale I suppose.

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

    RMT: post-Bale

    Mannone, Boruc
    Turner (NOR), Sagna, Collins, Chester, Coleman
    Coutinho, Jarvis, Walcott, Johnson, Hazard
    Lukaku, Gayle, RVP

    What do you think?

    Any help appreciated.

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    1. Declan-
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Who is Johnson? You are going to be playing two of Jarvis Johnson and Gayle each week which isn't ideal imo

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

        Adam Johnson.

        I have faith in Johnson and Jarvis, but Gayle is very much a punt.

        Can't quite see any alternatives for those three with the budget available.

        Thanks

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

          lol sorry.

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

        i'm assuming Adam johnson yeah withease? if it is him... i can't see who else it would be... it's relatively strong.

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

          Thanks Oz!

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  13. Valar(Keith)
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    11/5 lukaku to score anytime and chelsea to win tomorrow.. hmmm and 10/3 on hazard

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    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Who are they playing?

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        inter milan 🙁

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        1. Valar(Keith)
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Swans Malmo tonight'll be interesting.. Malmo in for a trashing imo. a cheeky bony/michu punt maybe

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          1. Kings of Lyon ★
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Malmo destroyed Hibs last week 7-0. I know hibs arent the team they were last year or the team of yesteryear but you've got to remember Malmo are half way through their season.

            Elfsborg gave Celtic a game last night. I wouldnt be too confident

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            1. Valar(Keith)
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              *quietly logs of paddy power* 🙂

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                • 15 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                off

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                1. Kings of Lyon ★
                  • 14 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  🙂 They might win an they boys may score but i wouldnt say it'd be a walkover

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                  1. Valar(Keith)
                    • 15 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    may put a cheeky AGS on erikssen just in case too

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

    Can u rate my team plz

    Migs (Bourc)

    Cole / Collines / Coleman ( Connolly / Chester )

    Coutinho / Hazard / Mirallas / Snodgrass ( Koren )

    Dzeko / Lukaku / Giroud

    4 M in the bank

    Use it to get any other player (Defender ) or keep it and use later

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    1. Buck The Trent
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      5/5
      all of your back 5 have names starting with C

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      1. OptimusBlack
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah 😀

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

    A little RMT here. Been a while. Thoughts please.

    GW1

    Boruc
    Turner Luiz Collins
    Silva Hazard Nolan Barfa
    RVP Giroud Lukaku

    Given Thomas Clyne Chester

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

      Turner Car or Turner Norwich?
      Harfa, Silva and giroud are a bet.

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      1. thetinkerman
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Since he's benching Clyne in GW1, it must be Norwich Turner.

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

        Norwich. Me loves that strike force. A proper one i tells ya.

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    2. thetinkerman
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Oh go on then!

      Given - sell for a less owned keeper, unless you believe he'll play.

      Luiz - Cole instead IMO, unless you are prepared to risk 120 or less minutes in GW1. Who are you swapping for in GW2/3? Toure/Mert?

      No Bale - will this change if he stays?

      Barfa - I think I prefer Cabaye.

      Nice attack, solid RMT.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I don't have Vaz Te anymore, sadly - it's Weimann! 🙂

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        1. thetinkerman
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Boooo!

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

        Much appreciated Tinkamon.

        Will definitely change if Bale stays. Think he's a goner fwiw.

        Barfa/Mirallas/Snoddy/Nolan/Sess - Will have 2 of em. I like that little bracket.

        I love my strikeforce.

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        1. thetinkerman
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          I think Mirallas and Sess are the best from those, but who knows with Sunderland? Also not sure the budget will stretch.

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  16. Van Dal
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Can anyone else see Stoke vying for a Europa league place with Hughes at the realm?

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    1. Declan-
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I think they will be closer to the bottom

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      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Aye, im with you there

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

      haha

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    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Relegation is crooking her finger ...

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  17. Saint & Reevesy
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Just a heads up to all Clyne owners, we signed chambers today on a 4 year pro contract. He's been with saints since he was 7. As Clyne has a knock he has plate in every pre season game and looked the business, hence MoPo has signed him up.

    Clyne has competition for his spot and is carrying a knock. Like shaw is the only viable option in his spot and is fit as a butchers dog. Clyne owners might want to swap out the shaw.

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    1. Valar(Keith)
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      😯 .. First Murner now Clyne. there goes my template defense

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      1. Pasqualinho
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I heard Murner was going to be OK for season's start - might even get a pre-season match in.

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    2. Valar(Keith)
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      thanks btw..

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    3. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      cheers, Shaw it is.

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    4. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Mwah! Thank you! 😀

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    5. thetinkerman
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Tell us more about Chambers. How old is he? What's his history?

      Surely it will take a real quality player to dislodge Clyne.

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

        Clyne is first choice. Danny Fox is his key replacement but Saints fans have lost faith in Danny. We've been in the market for a back up in recent weeks and Chambers is another option. Not ideal but good fall back.

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

          Fox is lb cover 😉

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    6. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Bugger ive got clyne AND Shaw

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    7. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Muchos gracias amigo.

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    8. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Great info, what competition does Shaw have? His age is also a factor it seems?

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

        Fox got a good few starts at lb last year. I don't expect shaw to be mature enough to hold his form for a full season yet.

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Another defensive issue. 🙁

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        2. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Cheers Dino.

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    9. Demí
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      What about Yoshida? How secure is he?

      Thanks for this!

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        YOSHIDAAA!!! 😀

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

        Yoshida seems to have edged above Fonte and Hooiveld but now we have Lovrens who should be nailed on as he is Pochs type of player - plays it up the park from central defence with his feet rather than hoofball. I think Yoshida will be in the mix.

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    10. Kevin Twine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Cheers!

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

      Hmm, I'm guessing you think Chambers is going to be more of a threat to Clyne than Fox is to Shaw?

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    12. Kuqi Monster
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      nice one - thanks!

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    13. Cowboy John
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Is Jack Cork a threat, too? Presumably Saints will have Schneidlerlin and Wanyama in the double pivot, so do you think Pochettino will want to fit him in the starting XI?

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

      Completely agree and endorse. Great bit of sharing.

      Fox is has a great first touch and long range passing. But he lacks the raw speed you need as a full back today, especially in the prem. Chambers, Shaw, Clyne all posses that, which means they are both an attacking threat and also can cover themselves by getting back into position and defending well.

      Matt Targett is the next big thing ladies and gents. Apparently another Bale/Shaw.

      Our academy is simply sensational.

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  18. keeney
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    My 1st ever RMT and all input will be
    greatly appreciated....

    Mignolet (Mannone)

    Mertesacker, Luiz, Collins, (Shaw, Debuchy)

    Hazard(C), Walcott, Jesus, Shelvey (Ben Arfa)

    Torres, Dzeko, Aspas

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

      Too much in defence imo. Every single player in your strikeforce is a punt. Navas scored 0 goals last season. 0.

      Wait and watch. Shelvey - fixtures and rotation.

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

        Back too the drawing board thanks guys

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Your strikers might want a little attention ...

      And the end of your midfield.

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  19. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Morning everyone I have completely torn my team up with what looks like the inevitable departure of Bale, and the hysteria surrounding Dzeko. Would love a bit of feedback if possible.

    Boruc Mannone
    Luiz Collins Chester Turner(x2)
    Hazard Walcott Mirallas Snodgrass Thomas
    Rvp Lukaku Dzeko

    Have .5 left over to do Lukaku-Giroud week 2. Thought I would put Rvp in there from the off then I'm not scrambling around trying to fit him in.

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Not sure about Snodgrass and Thomas, to be honest.

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      1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Not much about for 4.5 will only be there as a bench filler. Snodgrass has better quality up front this year and possibly pens, I think he will do ok.

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        1. Marknlard
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Snodgrass at 6.5 is fantastic value. A quality player.

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

      I am not a believer in Dzeko fwiw.

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    3. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Ben Turner's days are numbered so maybe get a Palace 4.0 as they'll play (admittedly in a crap defence). Good team if Bale leaves, wouldn't plan for week 2 though - Lukaku scored a hatrick against united in 45 minutes and Giroud is poor away from home.

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      1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Ok yes good shout on Turner. Lukaku-Giroud is just one option the others being downgrade Luiz, or swap Hazard for Coutinho

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  20. Messi & fabregas
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Some help please gents

    TEAM A

    Speroni / Boruc
    Collins / Toure / Yanga-Mbiwa / Mertesacker / Chester
    Mirallas / Lampard / Coutinho / Hazard / Walcott
    Lukaku / Dzeko / Giroud

    TEAM B- 5 team rotation at the back with cheap defenders as clean sheets are more likely to come at the beginning of the season as statistic says

    Speroni / Boruc
    Collins / Turner / Yanga-Mbiwa / Clyne / Chester
    Silva / Lampard / Coutinho / Hazard / Walcott
    Lukaku / Dzeko / Giroud

    TEAM C-More balanced in general as covering defenders of top teams except from chelsea

    de Gea / Boruc
    Collins / Mertesacker / Toure / Zabaleta / Chester
    Thomas / Lampard / Coutinho / Hazard / Walcott
    Lukaku / Dzeko / Giroud

    Many thanks for your time and comments

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    1. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      'clean sheets are more likely at the beginning of the season'

      where is the statistic that says this? I've always thought things are a bit more mental early on before defences settle down.

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      1. Messi & fabregas
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        someone posted that lesser teams tend to get more clean sheets at the beginining of the season and better teams after xmas, or at least later on

        besides that, whih team do u like the most out of the 3 above?

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        1. Baines on Toast...
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          ah, that does make more sense, like Stoke last season/Newcastle before.

          I like a mixture of A and C. A's front eight are good, but you'll have problems over who to bench every week, so I'd bring in a cheapie and use the money elsewhere. Not a fan of 5 man rotations like in B, always seem to leave points on the bench.

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          1. Messi & fabregas
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            thanks for the time and comments

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  21. In Tommy We Trust
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Last chance to join the FFS poster Leagues

    Want to have a chance of joining a competitive league then click on the link. The idea is to have 5 classic leagues for FFS posters to test their skills against other FFS posters. The league spots will be determined by your previous best overall rank in FPL. To have a chance to join fill out the submission form embedded in the link.

    http://allthingsfpl.wordpress.com/2013/06/28/atfpl-leagues-for-ffs-posters/

    The cut off Overall Rank as of this post currently stands at 11777. (This is 30 posters per league)

    Don't worry if your rank isn't high enough to enter the 5 classic leagues as you can still enter the catch all league where everyone who has said yes to the catch all league in their response will be offered entry.

    The closing date is midnight tonight so hurry up if you want to be involved. So far 223 posters are playing.

    Cheers 🙂

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    1. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      just checking I did do this?

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      1. In Tommy We Trust
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Yep. Top league for sure 😉

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I'm in! 😀

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      1. In Tommy We Trust
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Good luck Doos

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          I think I'll need it! 🙂

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          1. GREENDREAMS11
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Hi Doos, Just to let you know my name is showing twice on the LAWR league entrants dude.

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Thanks, Greendreams11 - I will check that now. 🙂

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              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                It is an anomaly - you are fine. But thank you.

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                1. GREENDREAMS11
                  • 15 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  I thought you were giving me 2 chances because im so bad at this game doos, Anomoly don't do well , do I

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

              That's the bottom 2 places taken care of then! 😉 GD

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              1. GREENDREAMS11
                • 15 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                Lol. Sorry guys. Im on the move and got knocked off BT wifi. Hey Gnu Im back home atm dude. Just up the road from you.

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

                  Welcome home Bud, it's pissing cats & dogs here, what about Edin'gh?

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                  1. GREENDREAMS11
                    • 15 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    Yeah raining here as well dude, Nah im up in Dingwall. Camping this weekend ffs. Up for the Belladrum Festival in Beauly mate.

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

                      Ahh, lovely part of the world, where men are men, and sheep are nervous.

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                      1. GREENDREAMS11
                        • 15 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        No man, Thats where Ive just came from, Wales. Lol.

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

                        Haha, although I'm starting to see a pattern here 😉

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                      3. GREENDREAMS11
                        • 15 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        I follow the ewes scent.

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                  2. GREENDREAMS11
                    • 15 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    Yeah, its nice to be back home amongst friends

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      2. In Tommy We Trust
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Doos, I haven't received your registration form on the back end?

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Ah. I've got your league up on my list.

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          1. In Tommy We Trust
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            That's the open to all league running on my blog. Follow the link and fill in the registration form if you want to be involved in the FFS posters leagues.

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              I'm on it.

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              1. In Tommy We Trust
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                got it 🙂

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

                @ITWT, was that link to the old FFS leagues any help?

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                1. In Tommy We Trust
                  • 14 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  Sorry Gnu, couldn't find it the next time I was on 🙁

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

                    No worry's, I can link it again but only if it's of any interest.

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                    1. In Tommy We Trust
                      • 14 Years
                      11 years, 3 months ago

                      The league entries shuts tonight so I guess I'm too late to gleam any useful tips but thanks anyway 🙂

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

                        Ok, looking forward to it, although I'll be in big allcomers league by the sounds of it.

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                      2. In Tommy We Trust
                        • 14 Years
                        11 years, 3 months ago

                        I think that'll be the best league personally.

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            2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Done.

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    3. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      have you got my details ITWT I filled out the form but havnt had a confirmation e-mail

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      1. In Tommy We Trust
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I can't see your submission. Did you just do it now?

        You don't get an e-mail, just a thank you response where the form once was.

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        1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          I did it yesterday I got the thank you response

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          1. In Tommy We Trust
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Let me have another look

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          2. In Tommy We Trust
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Yep. Can see you now. You'll be in the Baines (3rd) league as it stands.

            Good luck

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            1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              ok thanks for looking

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    4. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Guessing I might be in the 2nd league with #848?

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      1. In Tommy We Trust
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Yep TM. Cut off point for the second league stands at 1067

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

          Sheesh.

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          1. In Tommy We Trust
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            I know. 60 posters under 1067 😯

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            1. King Nemanja
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              What is the first league cut off, ITWT?

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              1. In Tommy We Trust
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                422

                I haven't checked the rankings since you registered yesterday. Would you get in?

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                1. King Nemanja
                  • 14 Years
                  11 years, 3 months ago

                  235 for me so that gets me in currently.

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                  1. In Tommy We Trust
                    • 14 Years
                    11 years, 3 months ago

                    Comfortable 😉

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

              30 posters a league now and still that's the cut off?! Oh boy.

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              1. In Tommy We Trust
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                I know. A busy day today and I might not get in

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  22. King H
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Good Morning Lads Can a get a quick Rmt please .. Thank You

    Mannone

    Luiz Coleman Collins
    Hazard Paulinho Walcott Snodgrass
    Rvp Lukaku Dzeko

    Boruc Clyne Thomas Chester

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

      Not too sure about Paulinho
      Maybe change to Nolan or Arteta? At least they'll on pens and have experience in the EPL
      Otherwise, it's a good team 😉

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

    How important is team balance?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      The most important, at the beginning, imo.

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    2. Carl@streetkids.com.au
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I like to have my team extremely unbalanced.

      ie all of them scoring lots of points and none of them scoring low points.

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    3. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      very important, however mine currently has little which is a concern

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    4. Messi & fabregas
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      i am asking for the same in above? do teams really have to be balanced ? or just go with what u foresee as a good team? i dont really know but i think it is important all of your players play regularly to cover for some unexpected last minute ommisions of your starting 11

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    5. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I like points coming from all sides of the park.

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    6. Pasqualinho
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Depends on your definition of balance. Are you talking about investing the same budget in defence, midfield and attack, or a having a range of prices across each of the positions to make like-for-like transfers, or another definition?

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

        A range of prices I guess, with emphasis of funds on Midfield and attack. Basically to make it easy to transfer in band-wagons with one single transfer.

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

          I don't see how that's called balance, personally. I'd call that 'flexible'.

          Balance for me is when you don't have a handful of megastars hogging your funds and a load of filler around them.

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          1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            agreed.. I have a feck load of filler

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

              It's so hard to kill your darlings, isn't it? I find it so hard to get excited about the likes of Snodgrass and Morrison but they're necessary to avoid the Brittons and Gayles

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              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                No, they are not.

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

                  Perhaps you characteristically disagree with my examples 🙂

                  But in principle to avoid having 4.5m -5.0m players in your starting 11 you have to replace some of your favourite big-hitters with boring 6m-8m players. And I find that hard to do.

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        2. Pasqualinho
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          I think that's a valid strategy. It's important to get a good start but the GW1 team is a distant memory by the time the season kicks into gear. It's the guys that finish strongly that get into the top 1000, and you need the funds to be able to do this.

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            This ^^^.

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

      I never realised how important it was till I discovered FFS.

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  24. siunt1
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    How's this guys?

    Mignolet-Marshall
    Ivanovic-Coleman-Collins-Caulker-Clyne
    Giaccherini-Hazard-Lampard-Silva-Mirallas
    Dzeko-Giroud-Carroll

    Any feedback would be great.

    Where am I struggling?

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

      Solid Keppers.
      Good looking Defense.
      Punty mids in addition to solid strong options.
      Nice strikeforce.

      SOLD! Its different but not bad at all. Caroll's fitness is an issue.

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      1. siunt1
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers...

        I'm seeing Giaccherini as my early season advantage, just like Michu last year.

        Any good alternatives to Carroll? I see Altidore as a possibility.

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

          Lambert as well.

          Also, not sure about Caulker (fixtures)

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  25. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Is Swansea's fixture list congested around GW1 when they face United due to Europa? I would like that very much.

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

      Meaning?

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

        I'd like Utd to face a tired Swansea worried about Europa qualification.

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    2. QPR expects... glory!
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      August 2013
      Swansea v Malmo Thu 1 Aug 19:45
      Malmo v Swansea Thu 8 Aug 18:45
      Swansea v Man Utd Sat 17 Aug 17:30
      Tottenham v Swansea Sun 25 Aug 16:00
      West Brom v Swansea Sat 31 Aug 15:00

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

        Ah well. No congestion there.

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      2. QPR expects... glory!
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        If they win against Malmo there is a play off round on 22nd and 29th as well

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

          22nd. Well thats nice.

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  26. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    What duo for 14M do you like the most?

    Currently on Nolan + Barfa

    Options are Snoddy (6.5) Mirallas (7.5) Nolan Barfa Sess.

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    1. Messi & fabregas
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      nolan, paulinho, siggy if he plays regularly in bale's absence, hba seems to be injured all the time...

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

        Those fixtures.

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    2. Pasqualinho
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      For 14M?

      RVP and Lateriser...

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

        Cheeky cheeky.

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        1. Pasqualinho
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Yep. I think of you as priceless...

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

            Ladies and Gentlemen.

            Pasqualinho

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            1. Carl@streetkids.com.au
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Get a room you two.

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

      Dempsey?
      What's the news with him? at 7.5 and

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

    By GW2:

    Mignolet
    Baines - Toure - Clyne - Collins - Chester
    Walcott - Hazard - Nolan - Mirallas - Kim
    Rooney - Dzeko - Sturridge

    Thus balanced?

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

      Decent. Not sure about the Rooney pick, but I know you're fond.

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

        I am indeed. There is absolutely so reason that he won't be on top form. Everything points to him playing permanently advanced and being well motivated. Hopefully Moyes signs that quality CM soon and then there will be no doubt.

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

      I like that team except for Rooney. If he stays and is fit, give him a go!

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

      For what its worth I'd go with Sess over Nolan, but I know I'm in the minority on this one. Decent team otherwise, particularly like the Kim pick

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  28. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    WHM FUL avl HUL

    Thats a lovely little run of fixtures. If Dave goes on one of his streaks......

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

      Indeed. I love the range of options this year. It's quite extraordinary, the pricing of RVP was a master-stroke.

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

        If i was a betting man, i'd bet on everyone scrambling to get him fairly quickly.

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    2. Messi & fabregas
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      true they do have good fixtures so it is cisse or gouffran for a punt

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    3. QPR expects... glory!
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      That's why I currently have Sissoko pencilled in. Dave may be a great 'out' option for those with Lukaku if they can save £0.50 to start the year

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    4. Buck The Trent
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Wait for Remy to sign

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      1. QPR expects... glory!
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Might be a long wait. We wont be loaning him out and they aren't (yet) looking to make the deal a permanent transfer

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  29. Oz lotto
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Getting over this Bale transfer saga... it's a stupid amount of money for a very good player, one of my favourites in the world. I would want him to stay in the league but he wants to go, all he is doing at the moment is sitting in our teams taking up a midfield spot and 12.0 mil.

    Anyway thats not my point, did anyone see the Eurosport write up that had a full XI that cost the same as the proposed bid for Bale?

    Stekelenberg
    Bruno Alves Kolo Toure Felipe Santana
    Thiago Benat Toulalan Navas
    Villa Gomez Tevez.

    Look at those players and the quality of that side and it puts it in perspective. no player should be worth that much... maybe barring Messi and Ronaldo.

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  30. I am 42
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Please RMT/10, positive negative welcome

    Cech(Boruc)
    Cole-Collins-Toure(Chester-Parr)
    Hazard-Nolan-Coutinho-Tonev(Thomas)
    Van Persie-Dzeko-Giroud

    0 in the bank

    Cole out in GW2

    Cheers

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Not enough captains, in my view. Midfield.

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

      Tonev only for DGW or you really like him?
      Downgrade Giroud to Anelka/Rodriguez and you can have Mirallas,Siggy,Dempsey,Barfa,Arteta ...

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