Moving Target

Moving Target – Loic Remy

Newcastle’s director of football Joe Kinnear finally made his first major move into the summer transfer market yesterday evening by snapping up Loic Remy on a season-long loan deal from QPR. The 26-year-old Frenchman – who was previously linked with a move to Tyneside last January – revealed his international ambitions played a significant part in the switch, with next summer’s World Cup in Brazil clearly on his radar.

“I’m very happy to be a Newcastle player. It will be a huge honour to play for such a big club. I was very flattered by the Club’s interest in me back in January and also very happy that they showed interest in me again this summer. I am very motivated this year to get into the World Cup squad for my country. I know in order to do that I need to have a big season and a successful campaign with Newcastle United. I am focussed on helping the team achieve success this season and scoring as many goals as I can.”

The History

A product of the Lyon youth academy, Remy’s career began in 2006 but the forward failed to establish himself as a first-team regular, making just 12 appearances over a season and a half at the club. Farmed out on loan to Lens midway through the 2007/08 campaign, Remy produced three goals and two assists in 10 matches, with his eye for goal persuading Nice to fork out a club record €8m in June 2008.

Remy’s impact was immediate in his new surrounds, with 11 goals and three assists in 32 appearances across his debut season before he racked up 14 goals and five assists in 34 matches the following year. After scoring once in two matches at the start of 2010/11, he was transferred to Marseille for €15m, though he was forced to undergo stringent medical tests after an initial assessment indicated he was suffering from a heart defect. Having been given the all-clear, Remy flourished in his first couple of league campaigns, producing 27 goals and 10 assists from 60 Ligue 1 matches but his final season at the club was far less successful. Demoted to the bench, he made just two starts and 12 sub appearances, notching a single goal, before QPR came calling back in January.

Despite dropping down to the Championship at the end of last term, Remy was quick to settle at Loftus Road. Although he turned out just 14 times for Harry Redknapp’s side, he still managed to finish the season as the R’s top scorer, having found the net on six occasions.

Remy has also represented his national side on 18 occasions and has produced four goals and an assist for Les Bleus.

The Prospects

Undoubtedly, the Magpies are in dire need for extra firepower for the season ahead. Alan Pardew’s side scored just 19 goals in 18 games following Demba Ba’s departure to Chelsea back in January and found the net in only three of their final eight league matches, ironically clinching their league safety in a 2-1 win over Remy’s QPR in Gameweek 37.

Having failed to get his man first time around, Pardew was clearly delighted to finally clinch the Frenchman’s signature and his words suggest the new boy will be regarded as a key player for the Magpies in the upcoming campaign:

“Loic is a great player and I’m delighted that Joe has got him on board for us. He’ll be a great addition to the squad, he gives us strength and pace up front and I’m sure he’ll bring plenty of goals. It’s a big season for Loic, like it is for all our international players ahead of the World Cup, which will only provide extra incentive for him to play at the very top of his game.”

Pardew’s formation for the season ahead will be key as to how we assess the new boy’s potential. The Magpies boss has utilised 4-2-3-1 and 4-4-2 systems over the summer so far, though a 4-3-3 also looks viable, with Remy perhaps fielded on the right and Hatem Ben Arfa on the opposite flank, allowing Papiss Cisse to retain the lone forward slot. Ideally, though, a central berth is clearly the best scenario – a reverse out of position role out wide will dent Remy’s appeal, with Ben Arfa or even Moussa Sissoko appearing on our radars, should the latter get his wish and return to the role in “the hole” behind Cisse.

Priced at 7.8 in the Sky Sports game and 3.0 by The Sun Dream Team, Remy has been handed a price of 7.5 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) earlier this afternoon – less than Cisse’s 8.5 yet more than Yoan Gouffran at 6.5 amongst Newcastle’s frontline options. One factor which may fall in his favour could be spot-kick duties; with Ba now departed and Cisse failing to impress from the spot, Remy may vie with Ben Arfa in the penalty pecking order.

Looking at the opening schedule, while a Gameweek 1 trip to City is far from favourable, Newcastle’s following four fixtures (WHM, FUL, avl, HUL) offer plenty reason to be optimistic. The downside, however, is Remy is currently struggling with a calf complaint and, while Pardew is still hopeful he will make the bench in time for the season opener at the Etihad, the Magpies boss has also admitted he is still on the lookout for more options up front, with the club still linked with a bid for Lyon’s Bafetimbi Gomis.

While there’s no doubt a role alongside Cisse would make Remy a viable alternative, it may take a few weeks until we are afforded a proper assessment of his potential. With a lack of pre-season training and more new signings perhaps imminent, it’s yet to be established whether Remy has been earmarked for a wide role – such a scenario would prove a major deterrent, with far more secure, central options in the mid-price bracket elsewhere.

Further Reference

Loic Remy Wikipedia

Loic Remy Transfer Markt Page

Loic Remy You Tube Highlights

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3,309 Comments Post a Comment
  1. BR
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts on Michael Turner:

    I think that despite the love people have for Bassong, he is actually CH's number one defender. I don't watch every Norwich game, but I remember him getting forward a lot last season before he got injured for the first time. I'm sure that was a deliberate policy. I also remember Leon Barnett making a couple of really good runs at the beginning of last season, right to the edge of the box, there was some kind of experiment going on there, but then he was dropped.

    A lot of Norwich fans blamed Turner for some errors he made and really got on his back, and quite frankly I love it when he scores and shuts them up, because I think the crowd at Carrow Road can be very negative and doesn't help the team at all. I think he has a bit of motivation there to stick it to them, there's certainly no chance he's going to be coasting.

    Last season though he was out injured twice for quite long periods, which is a little worrying. He's just come back from injury now and the official word is that he's fine and everything's going according to plan. Apparently though he looked quite rusty the other night (though you can expect that).

    Another thing to take into consideration is that Norwich have greatly bolstered their midfield and attack, and will they need to rely on defenders for goals so much?

    If Bassong is out at the start of the season, Russell Martin will likely take his place, in which case you would have thought Whittaker would play right back. He'd have good attacking potential at 4.0 but I don't think CH fancies him that much. Ryan Bennett could also come in to Bassong's position and I think he's a great player, he also came in and scored last season when MT got injured for the second time.

    However, there is also the possibility that Elliot Bennett could play at right back, which a lot of the fans clamour for and which I think has happened at least once in pre-season. There's also the question of what happens with Garrido and Olsson. It seems like Olsson might have taken his place. What happens to Garrido then? I can't remember him playing anywhere other than left back, but is he capable of playing elsewhere?

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    1. Twelve years a slave
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      Lots of questions but few answers 😀

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      1. Twelve years a slave
        • 14 Years
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        Is Turner nailed on this season, you know much more about Norwich than i

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        1. BR
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          I'd be shocked if he wasn't absolutely nailed on - unless there are any surprise transfers, but I don't see that happening

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      2. BR
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        Hughton hasn't answered any of my phonecalls 🙁

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    2. Get up ya bum
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      I think Bassong is better but Turner's decent and always a threat on corners.
      Garrido would only play left back imo but should be ahead of Olsson, who can play left wing though I think that will be Snoddy's spot

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  2. BeachBadger
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Seeing a lot of dislike for Ivanovic lately. Do people think he really won't start? Should I get on the Cole bandwagon?

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

    Rumors out of France are that Spurs have bought Etienne Capoue from Toulouse for roughly £9mil. If this is true I think we can expect Parker and Huddlestone to head for the exit.

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    1. Mr Blue
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Another midfielder in spurs is just crazy... but I think he played central defender some games in Toulouse... guess that makes some sence

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      1. Milky
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        Tre bien! 😉

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  4.  ⓖⓐⓩⓩⓐ™
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Rmt please

    Cech. (Boruc)

    G.Johnson. K.Toure. Coleman. (Collins, Chester)

    Hazard. Mata. Coutinho. Walcott. (Kim)

    Giroud. Dzeko. Anelka

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  5. adams_6
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Fantasy football on 5live. Last years winner in an interview. Just been on.

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    1. Christina.
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      What's his team look like gw 1?

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    2. puregalactictactic
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      give liiink 😀

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  6. adams_6
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    He fancies Bony and Negredo this year.

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    1. Christina.
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      Timing is everything.

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    2. Twelve years a slave
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      Negredo has been forgotten about on here. Peri saying Dzeko the main striker cast big doubts, but Negredo cost a fortune and surely has to be the real number one ?

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      1. Acquafresca
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        What will come of Aguero this season then?

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        1. BeachBadger
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          I reckon Dzeko will be given his chance in the first few games at least. Aguero may have to settle for being subbed in at the start as he's just getting over an injury. Eventually I expect it to shift to Aguero and Negredo, unless Dzeko becomes undroppable.

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  7. onry14
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Here's an RVP team:

    Vorm and mannone
    Monreal, b Davies, luiz, Cameron, Dustin
    Coutinho, mirallas, noble, sissoko, Walters
    RVP, Hooper, giroud.

    Might swap Davies for someone else.

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  8. jimmybob
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Hey guys, can I get a RMT? A few punts I know, but this is how I see my post DGW team at the moment. On obviously everything will change another 100 times but hey....

    Migs
    Collins-Lescott-Mert
    Coutinho-Hazard-Wally-Silva-Zaha
    Bony-Soldado

    4m keeper-J.Rod-Whittaker-Parr

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    1. BossBrolin
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Nice team. Coutinho, Bony and Soldado are prob great for the season but will they perform the first few weeks?

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

    Lampard back in the Chelsea team but a bit off the pace in his first game back against the mighty Brazil.

    Anyone tempted for a GW1 punt? He'll still be on pens and even if he only plays against Hull there is every chance of a double figure return

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

      * Real (it's early!)

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    2. Get up ya bum
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      It's really hard to decide on my third Chelsea player. torn between Oscar, KDB and Lampard

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      1. Willis.
        • 12 Years
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        KDB

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  10. Beautiful Game
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    PFA confirms £40m clause in Suarez’s contract does not oblige Liverpool to sell

    http://dailypost.com.ng/2013/08/07/pfa-confirm-40m-clause-in-suarezs-contract-does-not-oblige-liverpool-to-sell/?wt=3

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

      Best possible outcome is a foreign champions league side bid 50ish mill for him soon. If he's kept against his will he'll become very disruptive to the squad ala Tevez. If we sell to Arsenal we would be turning a potential rival for fourth into premiership contenders

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    2. Gaz Downright
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      That's just ridiculous. Haha.. cant believe what I'm reading. "If you are in CL and you bid 40M, we would sit down and discuss things". This is embarrassing....

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      1. Caine & Co.
        • 13 Years
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        Haha, yeah nice 'clause'

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

        Agree, the clause is a joke! And what the hell was Suarez's agent doing accepting such an ambiguous clause in a contract like that?

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

    Time for a guessing game. Chelsea starting XI vs Hull.

    ------------Lukaku-----------

    Hazard---Oscar---KDB
    ----Lampard-Rambo---

    Cole-Cahill-Luiz-Azpi

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Terry and Ivan will play.

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    2. Beautiful Game
      • 12 Years
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      Terry???

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

      I'm not so sure. He's not the player he was when Mou was there before. Imho he's the fourth best cb they have

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    4. Piggs Boson
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I think Terry and Cahill will start against Hull, and then Cahill and Luiz the next.

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

        maybe. Where are Brazil playing?

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        1. Piggs Boson
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Only in Switzerland.

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      2. Acquafresca
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        So you have Cahill then GB? 😉

        Still on the Anelkatrain?

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        1. Piggs Boson
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          I do 😉

          Yeah, I'm a big fan of Anelka, despite Clarke's early subbing policy. I think he'll be a bargain this year.

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  12. Doctor X
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    'Morning everyone. Can I get an RMT please?

    Boruc - - Davis
    Ivanovic - - Toure - - Collins - - Parr - - Brayford
    Bale - - Hazard - - Walcott - - Mirallas - - Thomas
    Dzeko - - Lukaku - - Sturridge

    - If Bale leaves; ill beef my keepers up with the change.
    - RVP comes in GW 4.

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      if RVP plays like the previous two seasons, he is not going to wait until GW4 to score

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        But there are other players who will score in that time as well.

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      2. Doctor X
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I'm aware of that. But I want to strike an initial balance to get the best out of teams with easy first few fixtures and DGW, and then space budget out to get RvP by the time we play Palace at home.

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        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          .....when he will be rested

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          1. Doctor X
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Doesn't matter. Season keeper.

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    2. Cooper123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      You have the EXACT same front 8 as mine!

      I've gone for Cech in goal and Coleman outfield and I'll be downgrading Cech to Mignolet.

      Looks great, but I would say that! I can't fathom why everyone has got rid of Bale already. It's ridiculous; if he goes, he's out the team.

      My only doubt it Toure.

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      1. Doctor X
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Haha! Cheers mate.

        I've been watching Ivan closely preseason and he's looked a monster getting forward. I plan to downgrade him to Lescott/Koscielny after a couple of games.

        I suppose my team looks weaker relative to other RMTs here, as everyone is spreading the Bale funds around, which I'm not ready to do yet, unless I get a sign that he's off for good.

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  13. Twelve years a slave
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Bale was in nearly everyones team before the Madrid offer, will he be back in if it not finalised in time for GW1 ?

    Personally im not even considering him , will just put Soldado upfront,

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    1. tw
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      probably not, just cuz of the risk that
      a) he could be sold after gw 1 as the transfer window is still open
      b) he could lose motivation and desire to fight as hard for spurs if he really wanted to go to RM but they wouldn't sell him

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      1. Beautiful Game
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        before 1st sept -> NO BALE!!! 🙂

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      2. Cooper123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Ifs and buts. There has been no quotation from him that he wants to go. In my opinion, people are vastly exaggerating the importance and likelihood of the "if he stays he might play worse" factor.

        We don't know whether he will leave or not, despite what many will insist. We simply don't know. Why would anyone plan their team on that assumption? It's not difficult to deal with if it does happen.

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    2. Piggs Boson
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Same. I'm bringing in Soldado GW2 for Benteke.

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    3. Beautiful Game
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      me too. if bale stays then also i won't take him before 1st september!!!

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  14. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Ok, so everyone with chel def/lulaku or Benteke...are you doing a -4 in gw2?

    If so, are you so sure that those will score enough to justify reducing their scores by -4 by taking a hit in week 2?

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    1. Wingate
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      No.... will Swap either Lukaku or Def OUT GW2 for a FORM player for free, then the other GW3 and will keep Hazard,

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      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Of course. Getting Rvp later.

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      2. super zlatan
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        My dgw coverage at the mo is

        Hazard
        Lukaku
        Benteke

        Not planning a hit in gw2

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    2. Acquafresca
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Maybe just shift Lukaku > City Striker.

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      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Dzeko? Or money in the bank if it's Kun/Negredo?

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  15. Wingate
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    RMT

    ................DeGea,
    Rafael, Vidic, Evans, Evra,
    ........Carrick, Fellaini........
    Zaha........Kagawa........Nani
    ....................RVP

    Enough to be in with a chance for the league?

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    1. super zlatan
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Easily. But not sure zaha will start every game.
      Needs RVP to stay fit

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      1. Wingate
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Depends on Zaha early form certainly, and agree Valencia will start bigger games due to his defensive strength....

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    2. Dark_Mata
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      and Valencia??

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    3. Caine & Co.
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      No way, shit team

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  16. super zlatan
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    To RVP or not to RVP from gw1

    Really hard to know

    Anyone care to help?

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    1. tw
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      i'm leaning towards not. but dunno if it's the right choice....

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      1. super zlatan
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Morning TW. I'm currently without him but worried I might get burnt.

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        1. Christina.
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          11 years, 2 months ago

          It's him or Lukaku + 6m for me.

          😉

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          1. super zlatan
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Ha. No way u will have 6mil in the bank

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            1. Christina.
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              I do.

              At the moment.

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        2. Wingate
          • 13 Years
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          For me its:

          A) Zabalette, Ivanovic, Mertesacker and Giroud,

          OR

          B) 4.5, 4.5, 4.0 and RVP.....

          A wins it for me....

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        3. tw
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          morning zlatan. same here

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    2. Christina.
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      I wish i knew.

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

      if no RVP , enough money in Bank for an emergency transfer

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      1. Twelve years a slave
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Just wait and see the charity shield, that will influence most people

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      1. super zlatan
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Could easily boil down to a coin flip.
        U have two drafts. One with RVP, one without.
        Will think about this until 11.29am sat 17 aug

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        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Nah rule no 1 this season, no transfers or (C) changes on a sat morning. This place will never see me on a Sat morning pre lockout ever again.

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

            Been my rule for a long time. Set my team Friday night and don't log back in until after deadline

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    5. JELLYFISH
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I'm currenty on him but I am starting to waver. Revisiting their fixture list highlights just what a difficult start they've got. I really can see the swans doing them on the opening day.....

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      1. Christina.
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        That's what's making me want Bony.

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        1. JELLYFISH
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          I'm tempted too

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          1. Christina.
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Template front 3 will be

            RVP/Soldado/Bony

            Very soon.

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    6. Hubert
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I have him. I think it's too big a risk not to have him from the start.

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  17. Djerbil
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Guillem Balague @GuillemBalague 1m

    Barcelona debating which centre back to take and have made offer 4 Agger (willing to go) and David Luiz (willing to go). Rosell prefers Luiz

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    1. super zlatan
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Putting me off owning Luiz as he is unsettled

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      1. Get up ya bum
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        How do you figure?

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        1. super zlatan
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          If he is willing to leave....

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          1. Get up ya bum
            • 15 Years
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            It's Barcelona. You could replace Luiz and Agger with *any cb in the world not at madrid (willing to go)

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  18. Hwangson
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Dembele If Bale leaves or Kim?

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  19. JELLYFISH
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Chelsea fan that I work with here just told me that JS rolled out a 4-3-3 Chelsea formation against Real last night with a front 3 of Hazard Oscar Lukaku. Probably old news on here now and I know it was only a friendly, but JS and Ancellotti would both have been out to put one over their old sides so am thinking that front 3 could be a statement of intent from JS. Thoughts?

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    1. Wingate
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      He probably did it because he knew it was a hard game and he wanted to squeeze an extra Central Mid in there... doubt it will be used regularly....

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    2. Twelve years a slave
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Most of us watched it , Chelsea were rubbish , out classed

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      1. JELLYFISH
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        Did Schurrle come on at any stage?

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    3. Get up ya bum
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      They've played 4-2-3-1 most pre season and he's said they'll play that against Hull. Mata didn't play and it seems he'll make the spot on the right his own

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      1. JELLYFISH
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        The friendlies puts a kybosh on Mata as an option for the DGW though.

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  20. tw
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    oscar, schurrle, lamps, or ramires?

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    1. Get up ya bum
      • 15 Years
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      Oscar. Maybe Lamps or KDB

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      1. super zlatan
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Lamps.

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    2. Beautiful Game
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      oscar or ramires. if you ask me i'll go for oscar

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  21. FC Tinker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Ok, let's try to solve this RVP conundrum more systematically.

    Everyone with a rank of 10,000 or better last year reply and say whether they will have RVP from GW1.

    We will only count the ones with a link to their team history and aggregate the results. Deal?

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

      10000 is too low. Go top 1K.

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      1. FC Tinker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Ok, let's try 1K, but I have a feeling most of the chatty ones (including myself) don't have such high rankings.

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        1. Dark_Mata
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          i finished 602nd

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          1. Dark_Mata
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            i wont have rvp from gw1, hes overpriced with a new manager and no rooney

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      2. Twelve years a slave
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        nope

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        1. Twelve years a slave
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          but the charity shield will be a big influencing factor , if he scored a hattrick it would be hard to leave him out

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          1. Biggerlips
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            But RVP doesn't need to score a hattrick in the CS for us to know what he can do?

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          2. Milk, 1 Šuker
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Yes, but do consider Trig that if he does score a HT it's against Wigan - a team inferior to Man U

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    2. Piggs Boson
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Going without the best attacking coverage from the league champions seems a bit crazy.

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Ignore me, my rank is horrendous.

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        1. A.T
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          How very dare you GB

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

        ...if everyone was the same price, but they aren't.

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

        Indecisive much?

        "His price and the other premium options available make me think you can make up the points elsewhere easily"

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        1. Piggs Boson
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Very 🙁

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          1. Jönny
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Same here, if it helps...

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

      I'm guessing it'd be roughly equal. It's not a cut and dry issue at all... Yes he is probably the most consistent player in the game, but he is also incredibly expensive.
      Some people will prefer to play safe and bring him in early, some will want to take the risk and go without but have a contingency plan to get him in, others still will back themselves to spend the money saved well enough to go without him long term.

      FWIW I came circa 1500 and am undecided. 😀

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    4. polis
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Perhaps more pertinently, did the winner (or even top 3 finishers) last year have RVP from GW1?

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      1. Twelve years a slave
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        well i finished in the top 40 and didnt buy him until using the wildcard on international break

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      2. FC Tinker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Did he have RVP from GW1 last year?

        Btw. Apparently the winner was on 5 live earlier today, so perhaps he revealed some of his plans for this year. Did anyone listen in?

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

      Hahaha! If i could down vote this i would. Elitism will get you nowhere when making FPL decisions.

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      1. Bubbles
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Yup. A couple of seasons ago that John Reeson (picking him as I remember) fella won and if you took his word as golden you'd be absolutely nowhere the next season!

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

          Aye i remember that too. A lot of this game is down to luck and we're all here for any help we can get. You've got to value the input from someone ranked 100k the previous year equally as to someone that finished in the top 1k. Ah well.

          Starting with your boy Nando? Im defo thinking about it.

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          1. Bubbles
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            True enough.

            I'd love to, but Spain have a friendly a few days before don't they? So doubt he'd play the 'double'.

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

              Aye thats whats giving me doubts. The squad is announced tomorrow, hopefully del Bosque is kind to us.

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      2. maxi - REAL ENGLISH FAN
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        So if all of the top 1000 did something then you would still ignore it mate?

        Don't know about you but if I see a load of blokes finish top thousand out of two million I'd think they were on to a winner if most of them did something in common.

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

          In one season? Doesnt make a difference. The games about going with your gut and (for us) getting advice from FFS when we can. As saying above I wouldnt think because someone finished 100k the previous year that their advice is useless.

          Their are ppl on here whos advice is very good but youd be surprised at their previous years ranks.

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          1. maxi - REAL ENGLISH FAN
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            If a load of people are really really good at something and let's face it if you're top 1K in fpl you are and most of them had something in common then time to swallow your pride and find out what it is

            Not saying someone who finished 100K doesn't count but I'd rather listen to 900 people who finished top 1K than one person who finished 250K or whatever.

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      3. A.T
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I hate this sort of thing too. Probably cause I'm not very good though.

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      4. FC Tinker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        This is potentially reverse-elitism, if we get some insight from a large number of people who have consistently performed well over the season and base our decisions on the collective wisdom. 🙂

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        1. Biggerlips
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Righto, you just stay in the corner and keep quiet then... :mrgreen:

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    6. JELLYFISH
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I finished 201 and I've currently got him, though whether I have him on the 17th is far from guaranteed

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      1. FC Tinker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        So let's ask again after the Community Shield and Man City - Arsenal game...

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      2. A.T
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        You must be doing something wrong then cause I've got him too and I'm shit

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        1. JELLYFISH
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          lol

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  22. Djerbil
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Brayford owners : Cardiff are reportedly in for Malaga RB Jesus Gamez..

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  23. Dark_Mata
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    RMT please? Most have Home fixtures first game.

    Migs (4.0)
    Toure, Terry, Lescott (Yanga, Parr)
    Walcott, Hazard, Coutinho, Zaha (Mirallas)
    Dzeko, Lukaku, Bony

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    1. super zlatan
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Not sure on benching mirillas.
      I know nothing about yanga.
      Not keen on a non playing gk

      Apart from that its good.

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      1. Dark_Mata
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        cheers 🙂

        Yanga has even been touted as captain material by Newcastle

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      2. Dark_Mata
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        if I dont bench Mirralas I need to sell him or Zaha. tbd they're both a bit good for the bench but I figure it's good rotational cover. I'll probably drop Zaha for Morrisson (WH) and wait on Charity shield

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  24. super zlatan
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts on a strike force of

    RVP. Lukaku. Aspas.

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    1. maxi - REAL ENGLISH FAN
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Very good mate

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    2. Dark_Mata
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      i think aspas won't get much first 11 time, good player tho

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

        He will

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        1. Dark_Mata
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          lol. ok

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      2. tw
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        why do you think he won't?

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        1. Dark_Mata
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          just not enough for choosing his as a 3rd striker. I think there are better options in the price range. J Rod, Bony, Dzeko, etc. He's a good player but Sturridge will play up top with Aspas the first one benched if he does start. Just my opinion.

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

      Poop

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      1. super zlatan
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Only considering a few options.
        My RVP draft currently has a strikeforce of

        RVP. Lukaku. Jrod

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    4. Pinoche
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Giroud Benteke Lukaku FTW.

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    5. JELLYFISH
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Thats my current forward 3 so yes, like it 🙂

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    6. Why Always Me
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      good, i also have a feeling about aspas

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

      If Sturridge is fit is Aspas worth it ? He will be playing deep or on the wing and will be taking up a striker spot. A slightly better version of Ruiz last season but not worth it.

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      1. JELLYFISH
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Therein lies the problem. When is Sturridge ever fit?

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  25. maxi - REAL ENGLISH FAN
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Why is there an article about remy

    Isn't he going to court in september

    What about if he gets in trouble

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

      You still get his points in August.

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      1. super zlatan
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        🙂

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      2. maxi - REAL ENGLISH FAN
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        If a player gets jailed what happens

        Does it say the reason next to their injury

        I had a mate joke that they put bars over their fpl picture

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      3. Beautiful Game
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        😀

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  26. tw
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    ruddy boruc
    toure coleman clyne collins mbiwa
    hazard walcott oscar mirallas thomass
    soldado lukaku sturridge
    1.0 in the bank

    any feedback or suggestions for improvement?

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    1. Beautiful Game
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      clyne injured i guess...else great!!!

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      1. Beautiful Game
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        get shaw!!! and as you have 1 in the bank go for foster instead of ruddy and get turner in place of mbiwa. he has threat from saylor!!!

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        1. tw
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          thanks mate. foster and ruddy the same price.

          and I chose mbiwa because I like the 3 way rotation of soton, west ham, newcastle:

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    2. A.T
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Collins place also a doubt apparently. Sturridge isn't fit at the mo either. Fine apart from that.

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      1. Beautiful Game
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        why is collins place in doubt???

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

          Think hes ok. Missed last preseason game because of a personal issue.

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        2. A.T
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          I think it's tomkins whose contesting that position with him Pre season. At least that's what's been said here. To be honest I know nothing about west ham.

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

      -strongly suggest chelsea defender.
      -clyne to shaw
      -sturridge may not be fully fit.

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      1. tw
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        why's that? why not treble on attackers?
        oh right, thanks!
        ok i'll monitor that. if not i'll get aspas or dzeko

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  27. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Pienaar anyone?

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    1. A.T
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Hahahahaha nice one.

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

      No but thanks for offering

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      1. super zlatan
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Sess is a better option

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

          Agreed but not for long imo

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        2. JELLYFISH
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          I'm not wanting to be your bum buddy or anything Zlatan but yet again I agree with you 😮

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    3. Beautiful Game
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      mirallas more straight forward... more threat to goal...may have few set piece duties...shooting better!!!

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    4. Pinoche
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Lol

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  28. FishFingers
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Try to squeeze the best out of my team to fit RVP in there from GW1.

    Boruc, Mannone
    Toure, Coleman, Collins, Chester, Parr
    Walcott, Hazard, Coutinho, Thomas, Snodgrass
    J.Rod, Soldado, RVP

    I was hoping to squeeze Mirallas in there for Snody however I can't find another spare million in there.

    It may be better to run with Lukaku for GW1 then bring in Soldado for GW2 and hoping the later doesn't rise.

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    1. Dark_Mata
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      i like a lot. find the 1 mil tho 😉

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      1. FishFingers
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        cheers, I really want to run with Mirallas, but I can't see any spot where I could shave 1mill off... or 2 x 0.5mil.

        I don't want to go any thinner on the defence and same with the keepers. The only other option is to maybe downgrade J.Rod to a 5.5 forward and drop Mannone for a 4.0mill bench keeper.

        Not much flexibility though in my opinion eek 🙁

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    2. maxi - REAL ENGLISH FAN
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Honestly mate best team I've seen on here

      Don't know how you did it with rvp in there

      Well done

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      1. FishFingers
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks mate.
        It's been a long time coming to find something I'm 95% happy on... I'd be 101% happy if I can get Mirallas in there though lol.

        I've been tossing and turning for ages to go the RvP route or not... but knowing my luck I'd get burned bad. Plus in my league I know people will be starting with him.

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    3. super zlatan
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Very nice.
      But only 1 dgw player?

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      1. FishFingers
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers. Well I was thinking of running with Lukaku + Hazard for GW1 then transfering Soldado in for Lukaku as I'd have 1.5mill in the bank if I went with the Chelsea front man.

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    4. Pochettino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Definitely swap Mannone out, Boruc will do you well this year. There lies 0.5mill.

      Then it has to be J-Rod to Anelka.

      That is the only way in that team...

      Good team.

      Not worried about the lack of City cover?

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    5. Efan Ekoku Pops
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Do Soldado > Lukaku and Coleman > Cole/Ivanovic.

      Use FTs to shift the Chelsea players.

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  29. Tribecca
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Collins or Shaw?

    Seems Shaw will have more chances of attacking points

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

    By all accounts Marco Van Ginkel and Kevin De Bruyne have been the stand out performers for Chelsea in pre season. Do you think they've played themselves into the team vs Hull?

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