Scout Notes

Scout Scribbles – Lambert the Key for Hodgson

Rickie Lambert and Danny Welbeck are amongst the goals for England, Robin Van Persie finds the net for Holland. Vincent Kompany may miss the next three Gameweeks for City, Oscar picks up an ankle knock in training for Brazil, while Andy Carroll is closing in on a return to action for West Ham.

Lambert Shines Again

Rickie Lambert registered goal and assist returns as England eased through the gears to overcome Moldova at Wembley. Lambert earned his second international goal before laying on two assists for Danny Welbeck as the United striker helped himself to a brace. The victory was tainted, however, by Welbeck’s booking that will see him miss Tuesday’s vital qualifier in Ukraine. Daniel Sturridge remains a doubt for that encounter, although the latest reports suggest that the striker is more optimistic on his chances of being in contention.

The Scout Says: Lambert has settled comfortably on the international stage and, with Welbeck now missing on Tuesday, he could well lead the line for Roy Hodgson in Kiev. While Welbeck will now be well rested for United’s home clash with Crystal Palace, Lambert’s Fantasy owners will be somewhat edgy at the prospect of their striker playing the majority of Tuesday’s clash which is likely to be a far sterner test of his credentials as an international striker. Although preserved last night and withdrawn with 20 minutes remaining, the 31-year-old is now set to player around 150 minutes prior to Southampton’s home fixture with West Ham on Sunday. With Mauricio Pochettino deciding to oust Jay Rodriguez to make way for new signing Pablo Osvaldo at Norwich, the Saints boss has options in attack.

Van Persie On the Spot

Robin van Persie earned and struck an injury time penalty to save Holland from defeat in Estonia. The United striker had earlier carved open the home defence to help Arjen Robben give the Dutch the lead, only to see Estonia strike back and come within minutes of ruining the visitors 100% record in Group D. The Dutch now face Andorra on Tuesday needing three points to seal qualification as winners of the group.

The Scout Says: Van Persie’s Fantasy owners are always left on edge over the international breaks and a 90 minute match for their striker will be a concern, although with an assist and spot-kick, his confidence will have not have been harmed by Friday’s events after two blanks in the league. It remains to be seen if Van Persie will be in the starting lineup against Andorra. The Dutch only need a victory to make their final two matches academic, which may well see Van Persie’s responsibilities reduced, both in terms of pitch time on Tuesday and also over the final two qualifiers with Hungary and Turkey in October. With Champions League football becoming a factor, Van Persie’s owners will be on alert for possible windows of rotation – a rest over the next international break would be most welcome, however unlikely.

Kagawa Proves His Fitness In Japan

United’s Shinji Kagawa completed 75 minutes in Japan’s 3-0 home win over Guatemala. Kagawa earned an assist in the friendly match before being preserved with 15 minutes remaining.

The Scout Says: Kagawa is yet to figure in David Moyes’ plans but is clearly at a level of fitness where he can come into contention. The United boss has recently claimed that an interrupted pre-season for the Japan international has meant that he’s been reluctant to throw Kagawa into the fray – it remains to be seen if this changes anytime soon. Kagawa failed to make the bench at Anfield and with another home friendly with Ghana on Tuesday, it could be that Moyes again omits Kagawa after he returns from Japan for Saturday’s early kick-off with Palace.

Mirallas Helps Humble Scots

Belgium’s array of Premier League talent was on show at Hampden Park as they ran out 2-0 victors over Scotland with goals from Steven Defour and Everton’s Kevin Mirallas. Chelsea’s Kevin De Bruyne set up the visitors opener, before Villa’s Christian Benteke combined with Mirallas to consign the Scots to defeat. Scotland wil face Tuesday’s qualifier in Macedonia without Norwich’s Robert Snodgrass: he picked up a booking last night to earn a suspension.

The Scout Says: Despite being academic, Mirallas first goal of the season will be welcomed by his Fantasy owners who will hope that it will issue a remainder to Roberto Martinez of the Belgian’s cutting edge. Mirallas has failed to net, wasting several opportunities, in all three of Everton’s league encounters and may well come under pressure for his starting role with Arouna Kone and Barcelona loanee, Gerard Deulofeu, available as options. Mirallas’ owners will now be keen for their man to come through Wednesday’s qualifier with Croatia unscathed as Belgium’s Premier League lineup face their biggest test in Group A. Robert Snodgrass’ suspension for Scotland for Wednesday’s qualifier, meanwhile, means that his start for Norwich at Spurs will not come under further risk.

Negredo Maintains Scoring Streak

Alvaro Negredo netted for Spain, his third goal in thee competitive matches, as the visitors saw off hosts Finland by a two-goal margin in Group I. Negredo had come off the bench on 71 minutes to replace Cesc Fabregas and was supplied by City team-mate, Jesus Navas, himself a sub introduced on the hour-mark, to seal the win for Spain.

The Scout Says: Negredo is making a habit of emerging from the bench to score, having done so for the third straight match. It seems unlikely that he’ll be burdened with that task for the Gameweek 4 trip to Stoke, however, with the City striker surely full of confidence and well placed to oust Edin Dzeko to earn his first Premier League start. Spain need just one more win to seal qualification when they play their final two qualifiers in October against Belarus and Georgia. In the meantime, Negredo will remain with the Spanish squad for the friendly with Chile on Tuesday and could again figure on the bench to remain fresh for the Britannia trip, along with winger Navas.

Defensive Woes Continue for City

After confirming reports of Martin Demichelis’ expected six-week absence with a knee injury, City are now preparing themselves to be without the services of Vincent Kompany until next month. Reports in the Guardian yesterday claim the Belgian is taking longer than anticipated to recover from the groin injury that forced him off in the season opener against Newcastle – he could now miss the next three Gameweeks as a result.

The Scout Says:While the Gameweek 4 trip to Stoke is perhaps less of an issue, Manuel Pellegrini’s side then go head-to-head with United and Villa in back-to-back league fixtures – affording Robin Van Persie and Christian Benteke the chance to expose a backline that has already conceded three goals to Cardiff. With Joleon Lescott and Matija Nastasic likely to continue at the heart of defence, clean sheets may be a little hard to come by in those two fixtures, suggesting Pablo Zabaleta’s owners may have to rely on attacking returns to prosper. Although Micah Richards is edging towards a comeback after a hamstring injury, the problems at centre-half are likely to ensure the Argentine’s place at right-back is safe for now, though Pellegrini’s decision to replace Gael Clichy with Aleksandar Kolarov in the Gameweek gone by highlighted he’s not afraid to rest and rotate.

Oscar Ankle Concern for Blues

Jose Mourinho’s midfield worries continued yesterday after an ankle problem forced Oscar out of training with the Brazil national team. According to reports, the playmaker will be monitored over the next 24-hours ahead of Sunday’s friendly against Australia before a decision is made on his fitness.

The Scout Says: With Eden Hazard missing out on Belgium’s win in Scotland last night due to an Achilles problem, the international break is proving to be a troublesome time for the Chelsea boss – indeed, Hazard’s owners will be somewhat concerned by quotes from his national manager Marc Wilmots, who suggested the winger has been receiving pain-killing injections over the last few weeks. Ironically, any absence for Oscar could bring Juan Mata back into contention – so far, the Spaniard has been handed a mere 65 minutes by Mourinho this season and his lack of game time saw him omitted from his nation’s clash with Finland last night. With the likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Willian and Andre Schurrle all able to deputise for Hazard on the left, Mourinho has plenty of top-class alternatives available should the former Lille man fail to recover in time for next week’s trip to Everton.

Rat Hopeful of Starting Role

Sam Allardyce’s decision to omit new boy Razvan Rat from West Ham’s first XI has taken many by surprise. A regular in the Shakhtar Donetsk first XI for over a decade, the left-back was expected to be nailed-on for the Hammers this term but has so far yet to start a league match. Speaking to his former club’s website, the defender explained his manager’s thinking:

“Even before the start of the season, Sam Allardyce told me that in the opening rounds he will not field me in the starting lineup. This is normal. He wanted me to feel the atmosphere of the English Premier League. Still, it’s a new league for me and a totally different level. The coach explained to me that I should first get a feel for the English Premier League, and then he will field me….Perhaps my debut will take place after my return from international duty. I am ready to take the field in matchday four, the away game against Southampton. At least I hope so.”

The Scout Says: With Joey O’Brien handed the left-back berth in the first three matches, Rat has dropped quickly in price in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) game and is now down to 4.7 compared to the former’s 5.5. While the Hammers’ resilience have seen them concede just one goal so far, the upcoming schedule may well deter immediate investment in their backline options – games against Southampton, Everton, Spurs, City and Swansea over the next six is hardly enticing. Rat’s imminent installation to the first XI raises real question marks over O’Brien’s game time, though the versatile former Bolton man may well switch to the opposite flank and force Guy Demel out of the reckoning.

Carroll Closing in on Return

Allardyce was afforded a degree of optimism yesterday as Andy Carroll stepped up his comeback from a heel injury. The forward has yet to feature this season due to the problem but the Hammers first-team coach Ian Hendon revealed:

“We’re hopeful that he may play a part in the Southampton game. He’s training hard and we’re hopeful. It’s not a definite yet. We want him back as soon as possible but we don’t want to risk anymore setbacks. He’s in good hands with the medical staff.”

The Scout Says:There’s no doubt the big target man has been a significant loss for the London outfit. Carroll ended the previous season in fine form, registering four goals and four assists in his final nine appearances but, forced to utilise Modibo Maiga through the middle, Allardyce’s side have failed to score in each of the last two Gameweeks, having opened the season with a 2-0 win over Cardiff. With the goals drying up, Carroll’s potential return would be good news for Kevin Nolan, too – the midfielder grabbed a hat-trick in the pair’s last appearance together, against Reading on the final day of the previous season. Having scored against the Saints away from home last term, Carroll – now down to 7.4 in FPL – will fancy his chances of wreaking havoc at St Mary’s again, providing his recuperation steps up in time.

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  1. Sheep Flavour
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    11 years, 1 month ago

    Daniel Sturidge....will he start for Liverpool next weekend....or do we think some people who invested to beat a price raise will be unhappy?

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    1. Yossi
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      We don't know yet

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    2. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
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      i think so. he is in contention for tuesday so should be fit by then

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      1. Kostja
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        no someone just posted last page

        https://twitter.com/domfifield/status/376371613480271873

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        1. theBoose
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          the FA also just tweeted saying he has been ruled out of the game.

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  2. The Joker
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    Hey Guys
    Im about to put my credit card details into the PlayOn game.
    Any comments regarding its security?
    Cheers

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    1. Kostja
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      no problems for me

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  3. mdm
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    both

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  4. The Joker
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    Nice one. Been waiting for a game like this.

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  5. Keep calm and captain Rvp: myth or reality?
    7shadesofsmoke
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    RVP vs Tekkidge: Debunking the Captaincy Myth.

    There has been a lot of debate over RVP and his price, and whether we should sacrifice some quality in our squad to accommodate the Flying Dutchman for his captaincy qualities.

    Sturridge and Benteke have performed superbly, and consistently, for some time now in the Premier League and I've been leaning towards these two as a rotational captaincy pair (favouring the man with the more attractive fixture). Sturridge has been on fire whenever he's been fit. Benteke is also consistently among the goals and, if you look for form, these two are your boys. Not just for three games, but since the turn of the year.

    Of course, RVP is the 'daddy'. He may well outscore either, or both of the young pretenders, but probably not by the same margin you'd gain by investing the £5million difference in another player(s) in your starting XI - that's opinion, granted.

    Also for consideration; arguably, Man Utd have improved less than Villa or Liverpool RELATIVE TO THE COMPETITION (I must add that I still see them as title contenders and believe Moyes will do very well) while Aston Villa and Liverpool are among the seasons most improved sides. On this basis you might assume that Benteke and Sturridge's performances would be more likely to improve than Van Persie's. Again, this is very speculative and football doesn't always deliver in line with expectation.

    What is not subject to opinion is this; the © conundrum becomes obsolete if you have a player of equal or greater form to chose in RVP's place. Higher points is better than lower points, before money is even considered - So lets rule out money and squads selections and just talk captaincy points.

    Again, RVP may outscore Sturridge and/or Benteke over the season but if you rotated for favourable fixtures over the last year using Benteke and Sturridge as your captains, I felt that you'd be better off than RVP owners in terms of © points.

    So, i decided to do some anal-izing. And by anal, I mean I got the numbers out. Here's what I found;

    Taking data from the turn of the year, I have amassed the key variables of the three players over the past 21 fixtures. I'd say that this sample is probably the fairest and most relevant selection of data - it is the most recent, and it covers a great enough number of fixtures (RVP 20, Benteke 19 and Sturridge 14) for us to consider this form more than a bandwagon. Needless to say, friendlies don't get consideration.

    If we forget the points accrued for minutes played, since these are not performance based and the three players are all considered nailed on starters, and concentrate solely on attacking returns, here are the results.

    Captaincy Results.
    If you'd decided on just one man for captaincy since new years day:
    Benteke ©: ((17 goals x 4 points) + (1 assist x 3 points)) = 71 points from 19 starts
    RVP ©: ((14x4)+(3x3)) = 65 points from 20 starts
    Sturridge ©: ((13x4)+(3x3)) = 61 points from 14 starts

    Now, in terms of points, Benteke has actually outperformed RVP over the last 9 months. He was priced 5 million cheaper and while RVP played almost 50% more matches than Sturridge, he would have scored just 8 points more over the period. Yes, he'd bring in minutes points, but Sturridge would grant you these as a minimum by simply not turning up and captaincy switching to a non-incremental scoring bench warmer.

    Here's the juicy bit though. Had you decided on this pair, and made your new years resolution "I will captain the most promising each week of my Tekkidge combo", you'd almost certainly have racked up more points than Robin Van Comfort-Blanket owners based on captaincy points alone!

    Captain Tekkidge:
    *Benteke/Sturridge Combo ©: ((19x4)+(3x3)) = 85 points!

    "if I fell into a barrel of tits, I'd come out sucking my thumb"

    This is for those of us who seem determined to destroy ourselves with last minute changes;
    IF YOU PICKED THE WORST PERFORMER OF THE TWO... EVERY WEEK (except DGW's): ((14x4)+(4x3)) = 68 points.

    DATA: (Courtesy of FFS Members Area)
    Teams in capitals are home fixtures for the striker.
    *denotes favourable fixture, - is either no match, or striker unavailable if an opposition team is listed.
    ^denotes picking the worst/vice captain option (DGW always picked because you'd have to be mental to dodge them)

    GW21:1st/ 2nd Jan
    B: SWA: 1,1*^
    V: WIG: 2,0
    S: sun: -

    GW22
    B: SOU: 0,0*^
    V: LIV: 1,0
    S: mun: 1,0

    GW23
    B: wba: 1,0^
    V: tot: 1,0
    S: NOR: 1,0*

    GW24
    B: NEW: 1,0*
    V: SOU: 0,0
    S: ars: 0,0^

    GW25
    B: eve: 2,0*
    V: FUL: 0,0
    S: MCI: 1,1^

    GW26
    B: WHM: 1,0
    V: eve: 1,1
    S: WBA/SWA: 0,0/1,1*^

    GW27
    B: ars: 0,0*^
    V: qpr: 0,0
    S: -

    GW28
    B: MCI: 0,0*^
    V: NOR: 0,1
    S: wig: -

    GW29
    B: rea: 1,0*
    V: -
    S: TOT: 0,0^

    GW30
    B: QPR: 1,0*
    V: REA: 0,0
    S: sou: 0,0^

    GW31
    B: LIV: 1,0*^
    V: sun: 0,0
    S: ast: -

    GW32
    B: sto: 1,0
    V: MCI: 0,0
    S: WHU: 0,0*^

    GW33
    B: FUL: 0,0*
    V: sto/whu: 1,0/1,0
    S: rea: 0,0^

    GW34
    B: mun: 0,0^
    V: AST: 3,0
    S: CHE: 1,1*

    GW35
    B: SUN: 3,0*
    V: ars: 1,0
    S: new: 2,1^

    GW36
    B: nor: 0,0*
    V: CHE: 0,0
    S: EVE: 0,0^

    GW37
    B: CHE: 1,0^
    V: SWA: 0,1
    S: ful: 3,0*

    GW38
    B: wig: -
    V: wba: 1,0
    S: QPR: 0,0*^

    New Season

    GW1
    B: ars/che: 2,0/1,0*^
    V: swa: 2,0
    S: STO: 1,0

    GW2
    B: LIV: 0,0*^
    V: CHE: 0,0
    S: ast: 1,0

    GW3
    B: -
    V: liv: 0,0
    S: MUN: 1,0*^

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    1. 7shadesofsmoke
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      11 years, 1 month ago

      Im sorry its a massive post Chico's, hope its helpful!!

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    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
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      tl;dr..

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      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 11 Years
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        does that actually mean something?

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    3. Snikiii
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      Your sample is no good, take into account the whole last season

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      1. 7shadesofsmoke
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        haha, i'll let you do that. This is form focussed.

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      2. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
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        sturridge wasnt playing striker in the first half of the season

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      3. RedLightning
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Sturridge was on the Chelsea bench till January. Only became captaincy material after his transfer to Liverpool.

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    4. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
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      great work

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      1. 7shadesofsmoke
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        Cheers!

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    5. Yossi
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      I never, ever, ever say this.

      But brilliant post, thanks for this mate.

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      1. 7shadesofsmoke
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        thank you Yossi! 😀

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    6. theBoose
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      so what you're trying to say is to pick heskey yeah..?

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      1. 7shadesofsmoke
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        VC Bramble. #Sorted

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    7. 4vets
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      11 years, 1 month ago

      Excellent post! Mu gut feeling basically sums this up 🙂

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      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        haha, wish you'd have told me. Wasted ages picking the data!

        Cheers!

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        1. 4vets
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          It's actually really good to see the data to back up my feeling. Many thanx.

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    8. Monklane
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      Great post. Thanks.

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    9. tm245
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      11 years, 1 month ago

      Nice job -- like this kind of approach with enough of a sample size to be relevant. Only question is why points weren't used instead of attacking returns? Bonus and minutes played are relevant in this conversation. Regardless, thoughtful and analytical post. Thanks.

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      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Forgot to mention: Bonus points were omitted because the system has changed.

        Also, minutes are not relevant because whoever you have as captain will get you those points. Even if they dont play, your vice will and you'll get the points from their minutes, so unless you are really, really unlucky or incredibly stupid, you'll get the minutes from your Captain or Vice regardless.

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        1. tm245
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          Hmmm -- system change probably not worth tossing out a source of pts, right? Fair enoug on minutes, since these guys usually play 60 each time out.

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        2. SC not pearls before swine
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          I would say minutes are a little relevant in sturridges case. He does seem to be injury prone and with Suarez coming back he may be used more carefully than the other two who are 100% the main scorers on their team. I still agree with your thesis though, great post.

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          1. 7shadesofsmoke
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 1 month ago

            If anything you could argue that a Captain Sturridge only strategy would have scored the most points over the period. He missed 6 or 7 GW's compared with the other two and in those weeks you'd collect points from your Vice Captain instead.

            Even if you only got one goal and one assist from your Vice choice out of 6 weeks, and i think that would be pretty likely, you'd have scored more than your Captain RVP only counterpart.

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    10. GTS
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      11 years, 1 month ago

      long story short: Tekkidge the combo to look out, yes?

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      1. 7shadesofsmoke
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        That is what the data suggests.

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        1. GTS
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          thanks.. upvoted!
          not good in too many numbers. 😉

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          1. 7shadesofsmoke
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 1 month ago

            I think its worth a read anyway though mate, I don't want people taking RVP out because of this, especially with Palace up next!

            I just found the data interesting and thought people might share that here. RVP would win my GW4 Captains Poll vote hands down!

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        2. PussyGalore
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          All 3?

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          1. 7shadesofsmoke
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            greedy 😉

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    11. Heydudes13
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      Yet another biased post against RVP, comparing him to two players now are we? Bit unfair that. I have RVP and Benteke anyway. What a load of tosh.

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      1. 7shadesofsmoke
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        have a read first will you?

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        1. Heydudes13
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          Yeah I have, doesn't even take into account you can have RVP and Benteke/Sturridge. Big long shower of shite this tbh.

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          1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
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            i think you have misunderstood

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            1. Heydudes13
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              No I haven't, I'm just fed up of everyone trying to reassure themselves about not having RVP

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              1. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
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                Then why don't you just not both reading it and go down the page? All you've done is make yourself look a bit of an area.

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              2. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
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                you definitely have. you think he is comparing RVP to both sturridge and benteke. he is comparing RVP to one or the other. 'comparing him to two players now are we' is what you said...fail

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                1. Heydudes13
                  • 12 Years
                  11 years, 1 month ago

                  RVP Benteke (C Options) > Benteke Sturridge (C Options)

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                  1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
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                    starting to think you cannot read. his data disproves exactly that

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                    1. Red5
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                      It doesn't 'disprove' anything.

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              3. applebonkers
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                chill out jed. it's just offering up a view based on facts and figures

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              4. 7shadesofsmoke
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                You have either misunderstood or you are being irrational.

                I am not arguing either way, i am presenting some interesting information (in some people opinion) for people to draw their own conclusions from.

                If you don't like it, why not go do some research yourself, find a strong case for RVP-only captaincy. I'd be the first to say thank you.

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          2. 7shadesofsmoke
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            11 years, 1 month ago

            Seriously?

            HOW MANY CAPTAINS CAN YOU PLAY IN ONE WEEK?

            Try thinking a bit more and being a bit less rude.

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      2. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
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        it shows that picking either one of benteke or sturridge would have been better than RVP. not comparing him to two players

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      3. Gimli son of Gloin
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        Calm it. It's perfectly okay to question the post, no need to become confrontational.

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    12. applebonkers
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      when i say van persie's 2013 form has been very worrying i just get called bitter

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      1. 7shadesofsmoke
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        His form isn't that bad in my opinion - you would still get a good return with just RVP as your man, but i dont think its the ONLY strategy as people seem to believe.

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        1. applebonkers
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          yeah it's not bad for any normal striker, but for the incredible standards RVP set over the previous 24 months it is. unfortunately 14.0 is an incredible standard price

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      2. applebonkers
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        the manner of his swansea goals, rather than them just being goals, was hopefully a sign that he's back and the end of last season struggles were really just fatigue. since then though he's gone all wayward again, hopefully this time it's just fixtures, as amongst other things i want man utd to finish above chelsea and man city. there's zero chance of that happening if rvp carries on his 2013 form

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    13. Rasping Drive
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      11 years, 1 month ago

      Great effort, 7 Shades, and very interesting analysis, thank you.

      I still haven't decided whether to go with VP or not, but I am leaning towards having him for his run of upcoming fixtures. One of the main reasons is that there are so few big-hitting mids that are firing at the moment and therefore the extra 5 million he eats out of your budget doesn't feel so debilitating.

      The other reason of course, is his fixtures. With the exception of City away, they are almost impossible for me to resist.

      Benteke has proved that he can score against any team, but he does have MCY TOT and EVE in his next 7 as well as whm which will all be tough.

      So until a big-hitting mid emerges from the pack, I will probably go VP, Giroud and Sturridge up front, with Walcott and possible Lamela as my premium mids.

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      1. 7shadesofsmoke
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        11 years, 1 month ago

        I am not saying one or the other is correct, i just find it interesting given the 'comfort blanket' appeal of RVP and his price tag.

        It felt like you were set to fail by not choosing him when, in fact, you could adopt a simple strategy and do just as well without ploughing all that money into one player.

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        1. Rasping Drive
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          Well, I guess that's time well spent for you just from a personal point of view, so congratulations for that.

          I was actually convinced not to get him because you can do so much with the extra 5 million. But when I started to mess around with different formations, I was struggling to spend my budget. With several premium-priced mids yet to start firing plus the fact that Chelsea and City's fixtures are not pretty at all, lead me to believe that I'm better off having him.

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          1. applebonkers
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 1 month ago

            exactly the same here. it's when the ozils and lamelas go nuts that suddenly the 14mil feels a burden. right now i look at the man utd fixtures and feel it's worth a pop

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            1. Rasping Drive
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 1 month ago

              Good man yerself. If Moyes decides to rest him for whatever reason however, I think I will launch myself off the nearest highest building.

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              1. applebonkers
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 15 Years
                11 years, 1 month ago

                ughr, don't even want to think about it

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      2. Ad4m
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Fair comment but the mids take longer to get their scoring boots on in new team structures, quality will shine through though....

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      3. richmoore1604
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Exactly how I have called my front 3 and premium mids.

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    14. Bubz
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      FFS now I've changed my mind back to non RVP WC. God dammit

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      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        This......Until someone posts something about 46% ownership and overall ranking if it only goes RVP's way in GW4

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    15. Ad4m
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Great post, starting to think the RVP exit bandwagon has already started just because of the form of 3 nailed on starting strikers around the 9m mark.

      If RVP doesn't embarrass all us non owners in the next 3 GWs then I think there will be a whole raft of WCs being played.

      Nice piece of analysis, thanks

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      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        You're welcome.

        I still have RVP in mind for my GW4 team, but it isnt so daunting to consider not having him.

        IF ONLY UTD HAD MATA!

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        1. richmoore1604
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          He would be a great signing for united, Just what we need

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    16. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Awesome work, wish I never played my WC now 😮

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      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        I can see RVP paying off big time GW4, personally.

        This is not an argument for no RVP. I just don't see how he is considered the be all and end all of captaincy.

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        1. Jafooli
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          Nah agreed, only kidding. I'm defo starting RVP (c) for GW4. 46% ownership is far too big a risk to ignore when it comes to overall ranking.

          If he flops vs Palace, the exodus will be huge and therefore no longer an issue. Also just in time for Suarez to replace him......

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    17. Scottys Army
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Im rotating captaincy between rvp and theo who will score more than your pair.

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      1. tm245
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        I had a big Rooney/Theo plan in the works before the massacre -- just hope he can get some headgear this week so he'll play against Palace.

        Really like the ManU/Arsenal captain approach.

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      2. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Could be an excellent option.

        I don't have that pair set in stone myself, i just wanted to use it as yardstick to measure the man a good wedge more expensive than the rest

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      3. Ad4m
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        I think Giroud will out point Walcott given the Ozil service IMHO

        I also think Studge will out point RVP if he starts

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      4. Mini Mahouse
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        This
        Walcott and RVP gonna be my captains

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    18. Kuqi Monster
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      can't wait for RVP hatrick GW4

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      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Me too. I still have him in mind 😀

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        1. Jafooli
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          😯

          *brings RVP back in 😮

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    19. EmreCan Hustle
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      😯

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    20. Red5
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Wait, where's your bonus points?

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      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Dropped BPS because the system has changed, the existing data is inaccurate.

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        1. Red5
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          I don't expect it make too much difference for strikers, but there was data for total BPS last season.

          Studge accumulated BPS at 9.55 BPS per 90mins played.
          RVP @ 8.5 BPS per 90.
          Teke @ 5.7 BPS per 90.

          Teke also accumulated regular points at a much lower rate than the other two per 90 played last season. RVP @ 7.6, Studge 7.1 and Teke 5.3. Or 5.6, 5.1 & 3.3 if you take off the 2 for being on the pitch.

          Personally I think Studge is an obvious pick, Teke I'm avoiding and RVP can go either way.

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          1. 7shadesofsmoke
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 1 month ago

            Nice work. It would be very interesting if you could find the data for the past 15 to 20 or so game weeks though, something a bit more form related.

            Makes for interesting reading as it is though, thanks.

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    21. Goaldigger
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      It's just too soon to tell. Writing Rvp off now is knee jerk and nothing else, imo. I'm going with Rvp and Sturridge both (and Benteke atm, looking to replace with Giroud). Will c Rvp in most cases, until it's proven that the trend is in fact broken and he just isn't the c material he was last season. Then I will trade him out, because without the c factor Rvp isn't worth the dough.

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      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        I am certainly not writing him off. RVP is the best striker in the league. I'm just not so sure i'll be leaving 14m in one asset all season anymore.

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    22. the cromulent one
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Nice post. I agree with the conclusion, but you are presenting a bit of a false choice. The choice is not RvP & budget striker vs Sturridge & Benteke. Many teams out there have RvP & Sturridge or Benteke, presenting them with a wide range of captain options. But your overall point that blindly captaining RvP is a poor choice is still very much valid.

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      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Absolutely. I don't think RVP + Budget Striker vs 2x £9m strikers is an argument of any merit. It is impossible to asses the impact of the additional money spent on the rest of the squad because the variables are too great.

        I do think that the captaincy issue is up for debate though. There are other relatively safe captaincy strategies available to those who've decided to go without RVP.

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      2. Alberto Tomba
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Pretty much my thoughts exactly as most will have one of tge otger strikers to rotate rvp with too.
        What a great post though well worth the effort and some +1s 🙂

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        1. 7shadesofsmoke
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          Thanks AT

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    23. NATSTER
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks very much. Good food for thought.

      Voted up!!

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      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers Natster!

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    24. FantaCity
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      The way I'm looking at it is this;
      RVP comes into my squad now on a WC, and from GW6 has 7 good fixtures to prove himself. Meanwhile, I wait for a longer view on Sturridge's reoccurring injuries, and the impact that Suarez returning will make. If at the end of that period Sturridge is best, it's a simple free transfer in.
      Benteke has been in my team from day 1, and will stay in.

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    25. Baby Cuties
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      A comparison involving RVP's form this time last season would also be interesting. Who's to say he cant reproduce that form now? So long as Utd buck up and start playing of course, which i reckon they can do against the weaker opponent

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

        Great post. A big factor in all of this is Moyes. I'm 50/50 as to whether I bring RVP in just in case RVP has a season of similar magnitude to the £9m strikers because of Man Us quality diminishing under Moyes. If that happens then RVP owners have wasted £5m.

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        1. 7shadesofsmoke
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          I think Moyes was absolutely the correct person to take over. Ferguson achieved so much and is the greatest football manager of my lifetime, so Moyes has a real task on his hands.

          I think the squad had improved, but when you consider the improvements of the big sides, Arsenal with Ozil, Chelsea, City and Spurs with plenty, even Liverpool, it makes last seasons performance particularly hard to replicate.

          On the other hand, Villa and Pool have taken a step forward in relation to the league. YOu could expect them to perform beyond last year.

          The jury is out until we see that early season form from Van P, but my overriding feeling is that he aint the only one with consistency in his locker. That 5m is a big price to pay for assurance and if another player can offer it, is he worth it?

          Ahead of Palace at home, a case against Van P is suicide so i wont write him off. I just think those who have deviated from the norm can be assured that the gap aint so great. If they spend the 5m well, they can prosper.

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    26. Lanley Staurel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Comment above meant for you 7shades!

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      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        cheers fella, replied above.

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    27. banskt
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      RVP - Giroud captainship will ceratinly outscore any other captaincy choice by miles.

      Fingers crossed!

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

        Thunk i will still get RVP in , wont capt him every week , but whenhe has the best fixture would rather be with than without

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      2. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        don't know about 'miles', but it certainly could prove a useful combo, especially in the coming GW's.

        I wont make my decision until after the next round of friendlies, but will probably go with RVP, Tekkers and Giroud. All depends on how decent the rest of my squad looks once i'm done.

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    28. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Great post. Makes me feel really good about my RVP Gru Tekkers strikeforce.

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      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers Lateriser, I think this next fixture could be season defining for RVPs fantasy prospects.

        Especially if we see some midfield big guns bringing home the bacon... could get very interesting in deed.

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  6. Kostja
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    ‏@FA 3m
    SQUAD UPDATE: Daniel Sturridge has been ruled out of Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Ukraine - http://po.st/0hvp6r

    And it is official

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    1. Kostja
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Liverpool doctors ruling him out of the game as he is back with the club. Lets hope they are just trying to play it safe with him for th PL game

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

        Never know then I presumed the England doctors would have looked at him

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        1. Kostja
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          FA report says (there is a link in the tweet) that he is in England and Liverpool doctors have been in contact with england ones. So England doctors have not looked at him apparently.

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

            Sit tight and pray I suppose.

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            1. Kostja
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 1 month ago

              yeh well its not like I really have a choice, wont ditch him with a SOT game coming up especially as it looks they hoped he might be fit for tuesday so should not be too bad

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

                True

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      2. Sheep Flavour
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        I think this would of been the FA doctors as the club have to let him go on international duty and I guess the England doctors would of dealt with it, wouldn't they?

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        1. Kostja
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          read the link, current decision was made over the phone while he was with the club with the club doctrs

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

      Massive doubt for the weekend then especially since he is ruled out this quickly. Hodgeson would have given him every chance if he was remotely likely to make it.

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    3. GTS
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      "club protects star" scenario

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  7. Mini Mahouse
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Scored 329 on RMT with my RVP team .. Pretty happy about that ..
    Any1 scored higher?

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    1. Bubz
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      I got 325. Would you mind sharing this team of yours?

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    2. NATSTER
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      I'm 0.2m off to my 329pts RMT team.

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  8. Billy Gilmore
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    If you fancy becoming a giant killer of an esteemed regular of FFS or perhaps even a scout, in a H2H FPL-based tournament, then sign up for the FFS UEFA FA Cup now. Simply fill out this form, including any team preference in the comments box, to apply. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1jplHESdeS_K5MO2eNYUJtATU2O5gDaJzliMfXZw1OBo/viewform

    For further details of the tournament visit this link... http://uefacouncil.wordpress.com/2013/08/29/ffs-fa-cup/

    If you applied for the league, be it successful or unsuccessful then you are automatically granted entry so no need to apply 😉

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

      Can you confirm I have applied ? been busy lately and I meant to do it.

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      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        You have indeed, batman.

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        1. 4vets
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          JESUS!!!! Don't blow his cover!!!!

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          1. Irish Madridista ⭐
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 1 month ago

            🙂

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          2. Billy Gilmore
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 1 month ago

            😳

            Look, it's the Joker! *points in random direction*

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

              Don't worry I gave him some new scars to complain about 🙂

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

          Excellent thank you very much Berbilly. I am the hero this cup deserves 😉

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          1. Billy Gilmore
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 1 month ago

            🙂

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    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Done 🙂

      Honestly cannot remember if I applied for the leagues or not.. Apologies..

      No team preference either 🙂

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    3. Louis
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      How many people have applied so far then?

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      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        400 and something as far as I'm aware, including those who applied for the leagues.

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    4. Yank Revolution
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      I also entered/applied, but don't see the league yet...

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      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        It's not something that can be run on the FPL site, so it will be run externally. Further announcements should be posted on here http://uefacouncil.wordpress.com in the coming weeks about teams and timeline etc.

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        1. Yank Revolution
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          Roger that. Thanks!

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  9. Matt
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    How does this look for my WC team?

    Migs Lewis
    Vidic Zabaleta Coleman Collins Chester
    Walcott BenArfa Moses Redmond Brady
    RVP Giroud Benteke

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    1. DÏLKS
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Very weak midfield, everywhere else very good though.

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  10. Half Lit
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Quick Poll-

    Who has a better year Lukaku or Bent?

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    1. jurgenizer | TRIPEIROS
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Lukaka

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    2. Louis
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Bent

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    3. Yossi
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Lukaku

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    4. Yank Revolution
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Luks

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    5. tm245
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Would love to slide Lukaku into my Dzeko spot right now but seeing as I have to wait until gw5, am likely going to get Bent this gameweek and see how he does.

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    6. jimski
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Benteke by far.

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  11. Tactical Nous
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Sturridge ruled out of Ukraine match

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  12. Heydudes13
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Epic encounter coming up, wouldn't mind seeing an upset. Love Djokovic though.

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    1. Call Me Old Fashioned
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      when does that start?

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      1. Heydudes13
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Started.

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  13. SilkySkills
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    He'll be back for Liverpool game, no need for knee jerk subs

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    1. Sheep Flavour
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Source? Or hope?

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  14. Lucy.
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    A few little decisions for my WC:

    Yaya or Lamela

    Zabaleta or Terry

    Redmond or JWP or Barkley or Whittingham. Already have Brady.

    Thanks guys!

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    1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      yaya, zab, jwp

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    2. Super John McGinn-
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Lamela, Terry, Whittingham

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      1. PussyGalore
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Lamela, Terry, Whitts

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    3. Mini Mahouse
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      lamela
      Terry
      JPW

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  15. Jimmers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Sturridge confirmed out of Ukraine game on Tuesday - SSN

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    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Potentially for GW4 and no chance of further injury, is one way of looking at it 😮

      I just don't know anymore 😀

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      1. NATSTER
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Oh.. That's quite positive view to this news.

        Cheers.

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  16. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Was FPL this difficult last season? It's doing my nut in 😛

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    1. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Last season was a bit unusual. Most FFS bandwagons came good, I wonder if normal service has resumed this season.

      Only played 2 seasons before this one, so my sample space is extremely small.

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      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Still imagine things will become more obvious once the goals start again.

        Lowest number of goals in PL history at this stage. Not sure the defenses suddenly got that much better......

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    2. applebonkers
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      it's arguably easier. bale and suarez would have complicated things more imo.

      without those 2 heavyweights it's really just to rvp or not to rvp for now and fixtures have so far helped there, although not any more 😛

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      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        😯 don't say that!!

        But yeah Bale and Suarez involved from the star would have been hilarious. I'd have draft my defense in from the Scottish third division.....

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        1. applebonkers
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          mcdonald is essential. 1.2mil and east fife have a dgw soon

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          1. Jafooli
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 1 month ago

            I have watched East Fife live. It is not pretty.

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            1. applebonkers
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 1 month ago

              sure it was worth it. you doubled the attendance

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

    so, keep Sturridge on wc or keep Giroud? (and sell Studge to Benteke)

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    1. AGUEROOOOO!!!!!
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      If on WC id leave out sturridge, that thigh problem Is on going , and once suarez is back when sturridge is not fully fit Rodgers will just start him on bench

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      1. Elniñorules
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Seriously? 3 match-winning goals in 3 games and start him on the bench? Very much doubt it.

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      2. Billy Gilmore
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Nonsense

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        1. AGUEROOOOO!!!!!
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          If I was on WC id leave out sturridge personally inury prone plus the alternatives soldado, giroud, bentekkers are just as likely to score as well as him

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          1. Billy Gilmore
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 1 month ago

            Fair enough, but to say that as soon as Suarez is back he'll be benched is nonsense. Rodgers has already said that Suarez will play wide when he returns.

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            1. AGUEROOOOO!!!!!
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 1 month ago

              If sturridge is fully fit yes he will play, but when say 75% like it seems now Rodgers is forced to play him with suarez available Rodgers is likely to play safe and start him on the bench, Like last match sturridge said he could not shoot or something properly with suarez available he would have just benched sturridge due to his fitness and has a valid reason

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          2. tm245
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 1 month ago

            Don't think he's on the bench but if you look at the elite forwards (RVP, Sturridge, Benteke, Soldado, Giroud, some kind of City) I would say that Benteke has the least amount of circumstantial change in the next 6 gws as far as surrounding/supporting cast.

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    2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      wait Jk.... if its not lookin hopeful then may as well go with tekkers

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

        I was going Tekkers anyway, it was Giroud i was losing.

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        1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          then hold giroud

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  18. HurriKane
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    what do you guys think of this team 😀
    ive based this team based on fixtures
    dea gea
    maxwell dante alba marcelo
    vidal lucas hazard kroos
    ronaldo aguero

    subs rodrigo mangala bruno chepchugov

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  19. Acquafresca
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    STAN. THE. MAN.

    Breaks Djoker

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    1. SW6
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      His backhand is beautiful

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    2. jimski
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Go, Stan. I want Stan to win this match, and then Nadal to win the final and thus return to world #1.

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  20. Elniñorules
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Haha Liverpool put Studge's issue into perspective.

    "Good news: Daniel Sturridge has been ruled out of England's game in Ukraine this week. Hopefully he'll be available for #LFC next Monday."

    https://twitter.com/thisisanfield/status/376381842535882753

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

      I lost any respect for that club after the Munich twitter incident

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      1. OPTA FPL
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        what happened?

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      2. Elniñorules
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        You reckon it was intended? I think the responses from the fans was what made seemed it so. But shouldn't have started such a saga in the first place.

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

        Can't lose respect for a club because one (probably a young man in his 20's) made a mistake at his job. A disgusting joke, but it's not a representation of the values of the club imo. Not a Liverpool fan by the way.

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    2. OPTA FPL
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      LOL @ 'Good news'
      Is he English?

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      1. Elniñorules
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Hi guy. What's happening?

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  21. SW6
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone involved in Conrad's draft game do their picks on the 5th? How long did the whole process take?

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    1. tm245
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Hey! It should take us about an hour and a half or so. Can you be there?

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      1. SW6
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Of course, looking forward to it. Was just thinking if each person took their 2 mins it would be 3 hours+ but I'm guessing it will be quick for most. For us in the UK it's Sunday night/Monday early morning 1:30 right?

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        1. tm245
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          Right. TW sent out a few tips from his draft on the 5th and we'll be speeding up to about a minute a pick -- the time pressure is part of the adrenaline rush that will keep us all wired. That, and people posting that picking Andy Carroll and Fernando Torres in rounds 1 and 2 are an embarrassment...

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          1. SW6
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 1 month ago

            Haha should be fun on here when it's going on. I've been thinking strategies today, got a couple of sneaky ideas 😉

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  22. jimski
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Who else would like to see an FFS article about the various premium defence options (5.5+ say) and their various pros and cons - fixtures, rotation, etc.? I know I would. Need help in selecting the best options.

    Please Mark!

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  23. Super John McGinn-
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Any quick thoughts on my current wildcard team? Will have about 0.3m left over so any improvements? Cheers 😀

    Mignolet (Camp)

    Vidic, Walker, Coleman (Gabidon, Chester)

    Walcott, Lamela, Jarvis, Brady (JWP)

    RVP Sturridge Benteke

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    1. DÏLKS
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Very weak midfield for 3-4-3.

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    2. SC not pearls before swine
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Midfielders are a bit weak. But that's the price you pay for rvpizzle.

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  24. SC not pearls before swine
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Sturridge was going to be my sneaky captain choice this week. Probably better that I will probably have to wimp out now

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      soldado pour moi

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      1. SC not pearls before swine
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Yep, either him or one of the arsenal boys for me

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  25. FACUPARSE
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Was Nani injured at the start of the season or just out of favour?

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  26. MJ6987
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Why do old people call rectangles "oblongs".

    😆

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    1. 4vets
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Because they are the same thing?

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    2. Reedy
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Rectangles? Uffff! I can't keep up with you trendy young geometers.

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  27. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Sessegnon, Lampard and Wlsipn back in my team. Have I gone back in time?

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    1. 4vets
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Is Wlsipn some Dutch player?

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      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        I guess so 😛

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    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Wlsipn a what now?

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      1. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Have no idea. Don't think my brain is big enough for FPL anymore 😛

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        1. Billy Gilmore
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          Mine too 😮

          *passes out*

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          1. Jafooli
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 1 month ago

            😀

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

    This Sturridge news makes it more annoying that i have to finalise my team Friday evening.

    not that it would have mad that much difference since he's in MNF ayway. Will still be able to get the pressers. Worst comes to the worse JWP will have to come in. Think I want Sturridge long-term I'd back him to do very well this season. Suarez will only help IMO

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    1. 4vets
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      I'd agree JK. I think he'll be the main striker with Suarez applying his trickery all over the field.

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  29. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Good 4 point hit?

    Coutinho and Lambert > Lampard and Benteke? 🙂

    Cheers!

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    1. 4vets
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      I wouldn't, but I want Couts to fall b4 I buy him back so please go ahead 😉

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  30. Mini Mahouse
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    A)Soldado & Coutinho
    B) Sturridge & Lamela

    ?

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    1. NATSTER
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      I'm always getting back to this question too.. B is cheaper though.

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    2. jimski
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      B if Studge is fit.

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