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KPI Analysis – The Chelsea Midfield

9 October 2013 1156 comments
Paul Paul
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As Chelsea brace themselves for a favourable run of upcoming fixtures, Fantasy managers are contemplating a route into Jose Mourinho’s side as a potentially profitable source of points. While rest and rotation have undoubtedly dimmed just how we assess the Blues’ Fantasy prospects, a schedule which pits them against eight of the current bottom 10 over the next 11 Gameweeks will surely be enough to tempt many.

In this latest article for members, we turn to the Key Performance Indicator (KPI) tables as a means of analysis. As previously explained, these focus on the frequency of key stats or events in order to help us track player form – with this in mind, we shine the spotlight on the Chelsea midfield and analyse the data from this season compare to last.

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  1. Scab
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    alright, how am I gonna get myself into one of these beach soccer teams?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Probably by posting on the Beach Soccer Article.

      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2013/10/09/ffs-uefa-beach-soccer-tournament-2013/

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  2. Doctor X
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Which ones of City, Swans and WBA to keep a cleanie next GW?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Swans, City, WBA is the order of the odds. Form wise I like WBA. Stoke don't score.

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    2. FPLCEO
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Just Swans I reckon

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    3. skodaole2
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      WBA has good chances Stoke dont score easily. Sunderland has scored vs Liverpool and United and could score in both games more goals whereas Swansea's defenders have injuries. And City may keep a cs but with the best defender out and vs a team that scored 3 times in WHL i wouldnt bet they will.

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  3. Jam0sh
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Arghh struggling to decide whether to wildcard or not 🙁 This is my team.

    Vorm, Stekelenburg
    Coleman, Shaw, Mertesacker, Zabaleta, Amorebieta
    Eriksen, Ramsey, Oscar, Michu, Barkley
    Soldado, Sturridge, Giroud

    No FT, 0.3 in the bank, TV 103,6. I think I can field quite solid team for the next gameweek but still I would like to re-structure it. I have 7 players I 'd like to get rid (Vorm, Stekelenburg, Mertesacker, Amorebieta, Eriksen, Soldado, Shaw) I'd appreciate your opinions what to do with this team! Thank you in advance!

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    1. FPLCEO
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      No need to WC mate.....solid line up

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      1. FPLCEO
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Would be tempted by Soldado to Lukaku for -4 though

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    2. GTS
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Save the WC imo.
      maybe do soldado> Lukaku/Benteke(if fit) for a hit.
      do late transfers as well...

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    3. BeachBadger
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Why do you want to get rid of Mert? Arsenal lacking clean sheets a bit but I reckon they'll turn it around. And he'll be a big goal threat with Ozil supplying the dead balls.

      Team looks solid. I'd slowly ween them out, but I do have felt the need to WC and clear out the clutter all at once.

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      1. Jam0sh
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        I felt there could be better options available to Mert if I used my WC. You're right, Arsenal could get more clean sheets in the coming gameweeks so no problem with having Mert.

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        1. Camp No No
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          Eriksen not bad to have either. I wouldn't WC that. Just take that hit to get Lukaku and this is one of the better teams around. You can wait for the next round to ship Amorebieta out.

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    4. Jam0sh
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Thansk guys! I'll take a look whether to ditch Soldado to Lukaku after internationals. This helped a lot, I'll sit tight and save my wc. I was just panicking a little after terrible last gameweek.

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      1. GTS
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        i think some here had a bad week as well..

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      2. FPL_Crisis
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        • 15 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        I'd also try go for S'burg --> Boruc

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    5. Dogba
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Team looks great, save the WC and don't take any hits. If you have Soldado still it's not worth getting rid of him for a hit IMO, he'll probably start (Defoe didn't work out too well) and he's got great fixtures.

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      1. BeachBadger
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Like the hat Dogba!

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        1. Dogba
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          Thanks, I do as well! Need more gravs, got this one + default + Christmas grav as well. Maybe Easter-grav is the next?

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          1. BeachBadger
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 3 months ago

            I can picture the cross behind him already 😉

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    6. Kevin Twine
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      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      No wildcard needed IMO, decent team. Soldado -> Lukaku for a -4 and you're all set, I reckon.

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  4. FPLCEO
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Hello zone of morbidness

    Worth Kocielny to Baines (for season) for -4 or play Murner?

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    1. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      FF Rule 54: No defender is worth -4 (not even Baines)

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    2. GTS
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      do it for free.. play koscielny?

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      1. FPLCEO
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Injury I believe will wait and see

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    3. Dogba
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Not worth it, even if you "justify" it with saying it's for the season 😉

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    4. Snevitz
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I disagree, take the hit, you'll easily make up the points over the next few weeks and a little gamble makes life more interesting.

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      1. Snevitz
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        • 16 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        To clarify I would take the hit only if Kos is definitely not playing in the Norwich game

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    5. skodaole2
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Koscielny may bring more points than Baines this GW. Long term you will definitely have a profit but those 2.4 million may be used elsewhere. If the rest of your team is ok, do it.

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    6. A.T
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      It's worth it if you think Baines will score 4 more points by the time you can do it for free. Next gw is a good time to punt.

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  5. buffrey
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    On WC and an funding myself considering Kolarov.

    I feel I need someone to talk me out of it, or maybe not.

    Think he COULD be better than many 5.3ish mids.

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    1. FPLCEO
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Seems to be getting consistent starts and always a threat....decent punt

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    2. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      You will be anxious every week before line ups are announced.

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      1. buffrey
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        I'm anxious every week before line ups anyway.

        Other defenders would be clyne, terry , Coleman, Chico.

        So should be fine if he's rested. The 20 minute appearances would kill me.

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        1. GTS
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          how bout Reid?
          SOT/WHM rotation there.. 🙂

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        2. FPL_Crisis
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          • 15 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          expensive defense + you can't spend more than 5m on a defender who is not guaranteed to start. why not bring in Dawson and keep the cash for future transfers

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    3. GTS
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      if you would consider Kolarov as a 4th defender then maybe get him in.

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      1. Demel
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        This is my view. Kolorov is a decent pick but you need a defender that you will be happy either benching or playing every week.

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    4. Goaldigger
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      The way this season is going Kolarov may actually be a decent option. Generally he either play 0 minutes or he starts, so he's pretty safe that way. And due to the fallout of many premium players, many of us have dough just lying around, I myself have 4+M that I am starting to wonder what to do with.

      So as a fourth defender, he isn't a bad option. You can stick him in and if he plays, he plays, otherwise you'll have cover.

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  6. alex5
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Don't bother unless you enjoy stressful line ups! He will always have the threat of not playing and when he doesn't start you'll be mad 🙂

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    1. alex5
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Argg reply fail Buffrey

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  7. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Most nailed on 3.9 defender?

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    1. alex5
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I want to say Faye but he might be straight out when Chester is fit

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    2. GTS
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Faye & Rosenoir?

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      1. Dogba
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Why is Rosenoir playing? Is he nailed?

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        1. Hobo
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          played full 90 in the last 3 games and bagged 13 points

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        2. GTS
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          due to injuries on their defense.. been playing since GW5.. not really nailed when everyone's fit but but looks good as well at 3.9.

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          1. Dogba
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 3 months ago

            Okay, thanks guys.

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  8. Demel
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    I wonder if Baines is going to score at a lesser rate this season? Under Moyes one of Everton's key tactic was get the ball wide to Baines to cross the ball in. However, this season everytime Baines seems to have the ball out wide he seems to be looking for the short ball instead of crossing. This seems to be obviously a Martinez tactic and probably a good tactic for Everton as a team. But Baines FPL potential looks to lessen as a result. Need to get looking at the stats data.

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    1. Dogba
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I think he's going to score more. Bonus points benefit him more this season and Everton will keep more CS. I agree, I think he might lose a few assists, but most of his assists last season were from set-pieces so it's not going to be a huge number.

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      1. Demel
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        You could be right. Do you think there will be more clean sheets than last season? I would have thought it would be a similar number. Just to confirm I am a Baines owner (often when people write a negative article on a player it is because they are trying to talk themselves out of owning the player - this is not the case this time).

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        1. Dogba
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          You'd think it would be similar, but considering the start we've had, a few more seems realistic.

          In other words, if I was a Baines owner, I would be happy and relaxed 😀

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      2. Goaldigger
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        +1, everything seems to point toward him scoring more this season. He really is very well priced.

        If it wasn't for Coleman he would be an essential part of my team.

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    2. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Interesting. Certainly worth a look to see if the stats back it up.
      Gotta consider he has a much better target man too now

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    3. thetinkerman
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Baines has hardly got any assist from open play over the last couple of seasons.

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      1. FORCA INTER
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        i blame Jelavic for lack of Banies assist

        it would be different with classy Lukaku upfront

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  9. skodaole2
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Which of the following seems better? 1 FT , 0.2 in Bank

    Mignolet (Lewis)
    Coleman, Enrique, Evra (Clyne, Chester)
    Michu, Ozil, Eriksen, Whittingham (4.3 mid)
    Rooney, Sturridge, Lukaku

    A) Save Transfer
    B) Eriksen -> Paulinho
    C) Eriksen -> Amalfitano
    D) Eriksen + Rooney -> Hazard + Benteke(if fit) for -4
    E) Other options.

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    1. ee99101
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Maybe A)

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    2. Bobbydhino - ⚒ Saint Slav…
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      A) for me

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  10. ee99101
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Can you help me? 3 Questions:

    1. Do you think that Hazard will start the next GW?
    2. Toure is nailed on?
    3. With Sturridge, Suarez and Giroud do you change something in the front line for a -4pt hit?

    Thnaks to all!

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    1. Demel
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      1 He is always a rotation risk but will start more than he doesn't
      2 His place is under threat from the returning Agger and Johnson
      3 Why would you want to lose any of those for a hit?

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      1. ee99101
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        lukaku maybe?

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        1. Demel
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          No. Definitely not for a hit. I don't like both of Liverpools strikers in the long term and would consider losing one for Lukaku next week.

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        2. Goaldigger
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          I'd say stick for now. Lukaku is on fire but so are the Liverpool boys, and Giroud is there or thereabout all the time, he may well come up with a few two-figure hauls over the next weeks.

          I would get rid of Hazard though, personally. Toure as well. Neither for a hit though.

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          1. Goaldigger
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 3 months ago

            With regards to a Giroud => Lukaku transfer, it isn't all that far away from being a good bet though. I'm torn.

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            1. Rambo to the rescue
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              12 years, 3 months ago

              I have those three forwards with a FT and have no intention of getting rid of any of them, whilst they are in form and continue with easish fixtures.

              Giroud will outscore Lukaku as he will get better service than everton can ever hope to provide (Ozil, Aretata, Carzola, Ramsey, Wilshire, giggs etc vs. ummm Baines). He may of had a couple of blanks, but he scored in the champions league vs. Napoli which isn't reflected in that period. Lukaku's main exploits have been against Newcastle who have been this seasons whipping boys, they are woeful.

              The caveat to the above is if you need a £1m to spend elsewhere, if so, not a bad call, but not worth a hit.

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  11. Demel
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Greg Dyke finally looks to be sorting out English football. As a Crewe fan it seems 20 years to late to get Dario Gradi on board to help sort out English football. Whilst this has helped Crewe England could be playing the type of football that Spain plays had he had the opportunity to develop technical football on a national scale. However, better late then never. Also, everytime I hear Danny Mills and Glenn Hoddle talk they seem very knowledgeable and I think they will have some positive influence. We wont know the results for another 10 years but finally things are looking positive for English football.

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    1. A.T
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Not sure about mills but glen hoddle has always been way ahead of the times as far as the Englush approach to football. Sacking him from the England job put us back 20 yrs.

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  12. Spoonerism
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Giroud, Rooney, Sturridge

    2 FT this week.

    Really want Lukaku, but think Rooney can still do some damage.

    Twist or stick and why?

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    1. Demel
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I would probably hold firm. It depends on the rest of your team. Can you use the money by downgrading Rooney to upgrade elsewhere in your squad?

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    2. ee99101
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      For free i think so... Rooney - > Lukaku

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    3. alex5
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I have stuck with Rooney's for the next couple of tasty fixtures , seems silly to take him out now

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      1. Hobo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        it is

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        1. Spoonerism
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          And Giroud?

          I brought him in after his goal spurt so haven't had a lot of return, just cash increase.

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          1. alex5
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 3 months ago

            I'm in the same boat , I want to keep giroud though, only striker in a top form team..

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    4. Goaldigger
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I've taken Rooney out for Lukaku. Watched them both play and quite simply, Rooney has been looking less keen the last couple of weeks. It worries me that he mainly scores from set pieces. It worries me that United haven't found a good balance yet. They seem nervous.

      Lukaku is on fire, and it generally pays to get players like that into your squad as quickly as possible. Really rate everton as a team.

      Plus the money it frees up will come in handy later when Wally is back.

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      1. Goaldigger
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        And add the Hull fixture for Lukaku... he could go monkey droppings.

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  13. Van Dal
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Been playing MLS fantasy from about midway through there season. Basically the same rules and format as FPL but with a few differences:

    Attacking Bonus

    Players will score extra points for positive play:

    1 point for every 3 crosses (A cross is defined where the ball is played to their own player in the penalty area)

    1 point for every 3 key passes (A key pass is one that leads to a shot at goal)

    1 point for every big chance created (A big chance is one where the analyst determines the player should score)

    -1 point for every big chance missed

    Defending Bonus

    Players will also score extra points for good defending:

    1 point for every 6 clearances, blocks or interceptions

    1 point for every 6 recovered balls

    -1 point for every error leading to a goal

    Do you reckon FPL would be better with these rules implemented? Would give good players better credit and does less to discriminate good players playing for weaker teams imo.

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    1. Hobo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Are these points added on or points towards a BP score?

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      1. Van Dal
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        these are additional points ontop of the normal fpl scoring points.

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

          Top point scorers.

          http://fantasy.mlssoccer.com/stats/elements/?element_filter=0&stat_filter=total_points

          Defenders are more valuable. FPL is fine the way it is.

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          1. Van Dal
            • 15 Years
            12 years, 3 months ago

            Actually its quite a mix. Whats wrong with defenders being top point scorers anyway?

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            1. TorresMagic™
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              • 16 Years
              12 years, 3 months ago

              boring.....

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              1. Van Dal
                • 15 Years
                12 years, 3 months ago

                its more the fact the quality of players are poor. top points scorer only has 11 goals. and only around 5 games left. with them rules in english league with the top quality players i reckon we would see a different scenario.

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            2. TorresMagic™
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              • 16 Years
              12 years, 3 months ago

              It's actually better but stats over results ruins the game. It's bad enough counting stats towards BPS.

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              1. Van Dal
                • 15 Years
                12 years, 3 months ago

                its fair.

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                1. TorresMagic™
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                  • 16 Years
                  12 years, 3 months ago

                  Too many points on offer with this system. The main points should be CS, goals/assists & Baps.

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                  1. Van Dal
                    • 15 Years
                    12 years, 3 months ago

                    that is the main points. these are just bonus additions. remember this game does do bonus point allocation like fpl game 3 2 1 etc. every player will get what they deserve

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                    1. TorresMagic™
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                      • 16 Years
                      12 years, 3 months ago

                      When a defender gets 11 for a CS, there's an issue. Hits would need to be -5 or -6 to compensate.

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    2. pompeyfan
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I see Marco Di Vaio is playing there! He was a decent forward in his day

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  14. Quish_
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Looking at my team and wondering how i can catch up on my mini league leader.. any ideas?

    Mig / Boruc
    Zab / Vidic / Coleman / Collins / Clyne
    Ozil / Ramsay / Paulinho / Brady / Amalfitano
    Giroud / Rooney / Sturridge

    No FT left with quite a decent money haul of 2m in the bank.

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    1. snakzz
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Get Michu in for Paulinho and try to upgrade Ramsey / Amalfitano in the future.

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    2. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Strong team, but maybe over coverage from Arsenal, while no one from Swansea. Give that problem a thought and try to solve it, if not this round, then next one.

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      1. Quish_
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Just not sold on michu. Love the guy but yeah.. Had Hernandez but he seems to be injured still. took him out for paulinho.

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    3. A.T
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I'd save your transfer and look to swap zab/vidic or possibly Ramsey after next gw.

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      1. SPorting
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Zab or Vidic -> ?

        TOT, cheapo, Baines?

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        1. A.T
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          Not Baines while colemans there. I'd get Ivan/ terry or walker maybe.

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          1. Quish_
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 3 months ago

            What about bonus magnet Vert?

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          2. Arvin-ation
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 3 months ago

            Why take out Vidic?

            Curious to know your reasoning

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            1. Quish_
              • 13 Years
              12 years, 3 months ago

              only reason i have him is the security of starts and potential clean sheets. so far man utd hasn't been doing well :\

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    4. Goaldigger
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Don't try to make it all up in one GW.

      But if you want to take a hit: Get Lukaku in and captain him.

      Michu has a great set of fixtures, might want to be on that train. Wally when he is back. And get Barkley, he's superb value imo.

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      1. Quish_
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        yeah agree on that. but who to swap out for lukaku? Rooney has great fixtures. Sturridge is on great form. Giroud is the main striker up top for Arsenal.

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        1. Damo.
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          I fully expect Sturridge to get injured over the break so your decision will be easier.

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          1. Quish_
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 3 months ago

            I'm actually expecting Giroud to fall flat on his face 🙂

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  15. Camp No No
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Okay. I have to ask: am I the only one, who thinks Everton is having relatively good next 6 fixtures from now on if you compare to the big teams such as Liverpool, Arsenal and ManU that are said to have strong fixtures?

    This has to do with my consideration of taking -4 hit for Stu -> Lukaku. I also have Suarez. Another point to consider here is that I also want to get Michu in, and I have to take hit somewhere to raise money for that transfer. Lukaku seems the most obvious option from the cheaper players to get in for hit, as he is probably the most likely to bring those points back.

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    1. ee99101
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I have both Sturridge and Suarez too. Lukaku in for Sturridge is the doubt!
      And yes Everton = good fixtures!

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    2. SPorting
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Correct.

      I sold Mirallas two weeks ago but plan to bring in Barkley before GW8 for their nice run.

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      1. Get up ya bum
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Some good old sporting logic 😉

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        1. SPorting
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          Yeah, I was gutted that I missed Kevin's latest 2 pointer.

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    3. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      You could just do it slowly with no hits

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    4. JUNITED
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Form > Fixtures. You can do Stu -> Lukaku but not for a hit.

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    5. Goaldigger
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I wouldn't take Stu out. His form is outstanding.

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    6. A.T
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      It's not worth doing it for a hit, just take your time, things change every week. Even if you think little Everton do gave good fixtures.

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      1. Camp No No
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        I see this and would wait for Lukaku, but for me this is Sigurdson & Stu -> Michu & Lukaku. I cannot have only Sigurdsson -> Michu. It is Michu that I want the most now.

        I reason it like this:

        I think most will agree that it is likely that Michu and Lukaku will score at least 4 more in combined points in next 6 rounds than Sturridge and Sigurdsson. Now the question is just is it worth taking the hit for the next round or would I get more points by making the move only for GW 9.

        Remember, I cannot make just Sigurdsson -> Michu now. If I make only one of them now, it has to be Stu -> Luka. That would however leave me with Sigurdsson at Villa. I think it is even worse to save my transfer, because Newcastle has conceded only in one home match, whereas Hull has conceded 2 goals in each of their away matches, so I think Lukaku is way more likely to get to the scoresheet twice (this is what we look for, right).

        So, the question comes down to how likely are Michu and Lukaku to score more than 4 points more at home against Sunderland and Hull than Sturridge and Sigurdsson will score against Newcastle and Villa away. And I do think that that is quite likely.

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  16. Messi & fabregas
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    How would u improve this team?

    Speroni / Boruc
    Terry / Dawson / Collins / Turner / Chester
    Eriksen / Barkley / Michu / Özil / Ramsey
    Sturridge / Rooney / Giroud

    1 FT, £0.0m in the bank.

    thanks

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    1. Goaldigger
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Rooney => Lukaku

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      1. Messi & fabregas
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        i will be keeping rooney for the next 2 home matches and then swithing to aguero

        thanks

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    2. JUNITED
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      There are 2 ways. Save FT or get rid Eriksen. But with 0.0 in bank I think it's better to save FT.

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      1. Messi & fabregas
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        eriksen out for who?

        i will upgrade collings for a swanseaa defender

        is it worth to get morrison or januzaj so i can have the cash to do walcott for ramsey week 9?

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  17. Version
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    I think the site should have two pages of hot topic in the home page, the incredible "lurkers" hot topic verge of losing out the views it deserves.

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      It's likely to be in the Community Round Up. Many people who haven't been around will be able to read/comment on it then. Over time, a Hot Topic Library will be created.

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      1. Version
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Nice!! Hot Topic Library with categorized like discussions on "fixtures", "Stats", "Site Changes", "particular player", "Strategies" etc will be great.

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  18. FORCA INTER
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    any sugestion what i could do with my team?

    -already did FT earlier

    Ming , 4.0

    Kosh , Terry , Walker ( Chester , Bturner)

    Michu , Ozil , Eriksen , Arnie ( Williams)

    Giroud , Sturrdige , Lukaku

    2.7M in bank , WC left

    anything worth 4pts hit?

    i am quite happy with the look of my team and feeling confident

    need some green arrow after 6 red in a row

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    1. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      6! Ouch man. Team is sweet keep them points

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      1. FORCA INTER
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        6 yeah , but that's all cause of bad C decissions wich wont happen again

        aslo my OR is not that bad at all

        i had flying start and recently dropping like a stone

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        1. ee99101
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          Anh who's your C this week?

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          1. FORCA INTER
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 3 months ago

            probably Giroud again

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            1. Kostja
              • 14 Years
              12 years, 3 months ago

              U feeling stubbourn with Giroud? 😀 Respect for backing your man. But he has yet to have over 1 shot on goal this season, look at what Lukaku and the other man you have have done

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              1. Camp No No
                • 12 Years
                12 years, 3 months ago

                This is not true, though. Even assuming that you mean shots on target, Giroud got 2 shots on target against both Spurs and WBA.

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        2. Tommytour
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          You will have your team mates to help you out now 😉

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    2. ee99101
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Uprade Eriksen?

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    3. Spencer
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Looks good. I don't think any transfer is worth a hit.

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    4. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Looks great 🙂

      No need to tinker with it. I dont really like Koscielny though, but doesn't warrant a 4 pnt hit

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    5. A.T
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Nothing worth a hit there

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      1. A.T
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        I've had 6 in a row two btw. This gw should be the first green with that team shirly.

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        1. A.T
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          *too

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    6. Dangerous Dave
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Eriksen > Yaya

      Arnie > Ramsey

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  19. olidooley
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    How's this looking?.....Any advice welcome

    Migs (4.0)

    Baines - Terry - Wilson (Fonte, Burner)
    Ozil - Michu - Barkley - Whittingham (Jedinak)
    Suarez - Lukaku - Roo

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    1. A.T
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Looks good to me

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  20. King Nil Miss ✩
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Hmmmm...

    Lennon 7.4...

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    1. Kostja
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      even when nailed on he was not a good option

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      1. King Nil Miss ✩
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        As good as Mirallas and playing in a better team, if you ask me!

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        1. SPorting
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          Not really a good comparison.

          Yes, Mirallas is a talent and yes, TOT are playing well but you cannot compare the two.

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        2. Kostja
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          one is a goalscorer and a striker. Other a winger who mainly crosses. Mirallas has 20 goal seasons under his belt in greek league. Lennon never cracked 5 on any level

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          1. Messi & fabregas
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 3 months ago

            the greek league is very low standard

            just olympiacos the rest is chaos

            but still mirallas is better than lennon

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            1. Kostja
              • 14 Years
              12 years, 3 months ago

              for fantasy

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    2. Messi & fabregas
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      below average player, not worth playing in the premier league, championship probably

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      1. Kostja
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        he is not fantasy material, but that is absolute BS

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      2. Hobo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        thats very harsh, Lennon's a good winger.

        Last season Bale played at his best when Lennon was on the other wing pushing the defense back, thats why Bale got so much space.

        He's plenty good enough for PL

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      3. Dangerous Dave
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Lennon is excellent. He's great at carrying the ball long distances and causing confusion amongst the others teams defense. He's definitely improved over the years too. I wouldn't pick him for FPL because he's never in the side. He'd score high if he played for a smaller club.

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    3. Goaldigger
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Would be expensive at 5.5

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    4. A.T
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Lennon can't cross a ball. That's not good if you're a winger.

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    5. King Nil Miss ✩
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Not your cup of tea then... understandable.

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  21. hazzlehoff
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    migs
    baines | dawson | clyne | wilson | rosenoir
    michu | eriksen | barkley | arnie | lamps
    suarez | rooney | berbatov

    2FT
    wanna do berba > lukaku
    which would mean either:

    a) arnie > morrison/januzaj or...
    b) lamps > ramsay

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    1. A.T
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Of prefer lamps to someone else other than Ramsey. What would your budget be?

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      1. hazzlehoff
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        lamps would leave me 7.2 cant see much better. maybe brady or amilfitano?

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        1. hazzlehoff
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          p.s i have no other arsenal coverage...

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  22. Goaldigger
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    berba > lukaku = very good transfer

    I'd do B to go with it. Lamps isn't secure and it's a lot of money to spend on someone who may not play week to week.

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    1. Goaldigger
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      reply fail to hazzle

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      1. hazzlehoff
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        cheers mate. should i do it now to catch lukakus increase over international break or wait for injuries etc?

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  23. Qubit
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Latest tweet regarding Lukaku's game time is extremely encouraging. For me that very definitely gives him the edge over Benteke.

    Not only is he substantially cheaper but as I posted previously, last season Lukaku registered a shot on target every 47 mins (ie not just shots, but on 1 on target pretty much every half played). On the other hand Benteke managed a shot on target every 74 mins.

    Obviously the proof is in the pudding but the only real argument against choosing Lukaku has been his starts and pitch time, which is why Im extremely encouraged by the tweet 🙂

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    1. olidooley
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      What was the tweet?

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      1. Spencer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Look at the Scout Tweets on the front page.

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    2. Dangerous Dave
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I want Benteke and Lukaku. Gives me lots to spend on premium defenders for their baps.

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      1. Qubit
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        True, this could work as a front pairing, particularly as Benteke has decent fixtures on the horizon.

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        1. Dangerous Dave
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          Plus I don't think many would have both. So it would be a cool differential.

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  24. olidooley
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    If you sold off all your team, how much money would you have?

    101.1M

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    1. Dangerous Dave
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      101.8

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    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      101.4

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    3. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      £102.7m

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  25. Tommytour
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Best defender option 4.6 for this week mainly and onwards

    A Wilson
    B Amerobiata
    C Swansea defender + Rooney > Lukaku -4

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  26. El Zurdo
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Boruc / Speroni
    Zabaleta / Turner (Cardiff) / Mertesacker / Chester / Toure
    Ben Arfa / Nani / Michu / Brady/ Kim
    Rooney / Giroud / Suarez

    Please tell me, would you WC this team?
    Have 1FT.

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    1. Dangerous Dave
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      No. Back and forwards are great.

      Midfield stinks. HBA Nani Brady > Ramsey Barkley Yaya for -8.

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  27. King Nil Miss ✩
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Why Rooney wanted to leave United

    http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/international/midfield-role-at-manchester-united-got-me-down-reveals-wayne-rooney-8869949.html

    Good read.

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    1. Damo.
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Funnny that. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BWNDZtMCYAADCfy.jpg

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      1. King Nil Miss ✩
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        😉

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    2. Dangerous Dave
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      He's not very smart Rooney. Great player but not much between the ears.

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    3. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      "David Moyes has come in and he's playing me up front and I'm enjoying it."

      Now all you have to do is score me double digit points in the upcoming GW. That's all i'm asking.

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  28. New Article Posted
    Spencer
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    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    New Article Posted:

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2013/10/10/scout-scribbles-rooney-praises-moyes-impact/

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  29. Dangerous Dave
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    How does a front 3 of Remy Lukaku and Benteke sound?

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  30. AugustaBlue
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Being .1m from a much needed double transfer. Prices will still fluctuate between now and the next GW right? ...or do IF weeks so something I'm not aware of?

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