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Today brings a close to our series of articles that examine the new BPS system introduced to the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) format this summer. Having focussed on Pass Completion and Creativity in the first two instalments, all that remains left to cover are the relevant defensive statistics.

When it comes to defensive actions, the FPL breaks down the awarding of BPS as follows…

For every 8 clearances, blocks and interceptions (total)
For every 8 recoveries
Making 3 successful tackles (net*)
*Net successful tackles is the total of all successful tackles minus any unsuccessful tackles. Players will not be awarded negative BPS points for this statistic.

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

    How this bag of spanners looking:

    Mignolet
    Zabaleta - Coleman - B Davies
    Ozil - Michu - Lampard - Barkley
    Suarez (c) - Giroud (vc) - Sturridge

    Boruc - R Morrison - B Turner - Clyne

    Any changes?

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    1. roscola
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Like a bunch of tools

      Not really, looks good. I wouldn't have Lamps myself but that is a very nice worst problem to have.

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

        Already taken a hit 😮 but yeah Lamps is next out the door.

        Most are playing like tools so far this season 😛

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    2. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Fine apart from Davies. Wouldn't ditch him for -4, would consider Chico for free.

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

        Yeah agree Bin, but already hit up....

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  2. floydy_floyd
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Is Rooney to lukaku silly?

    Allows me to upgrade the useless Moses to some up to 9.3

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    1. Ronny Hotdog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I think it's sensible personally but unsure. If I make a transfer its that.

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    2. TheBabyfacedAssassin
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Not for a hit. Moses to Oscar then?

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    3. Reckoner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      If someone asked you a few months ago about getting rid of Rooney before Soton (H), you would have smacked them in the face with a large trout, would you not?

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    4. FantaCity
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      both transfers better done next week IMO

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  3. @FuzzyWarbles
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Michu
    Rooney
    Aguero

    and the armband goes to.............

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    1. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Lukaku

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      1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Rooney

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    2. @FuzzyWarbles
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      i just realized:

      Aguero
      Rooney
      Michu
      B
      A
      N
      D

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      1. KickIt
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Aguero
        Rooney
        Michu
        Baines
        A
        N
        D

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        1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Aguero
          Rooney
          Michu
          Baines
          Aurnotovic
          Negredo
          Distin

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          1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
            • 15 Years
            12 years, 1 month ago

            Obviously

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  4. Gazza2000
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Mignolet
    Koscielny - Dawson - Vidic - Shaw
    Ozil - Michu - Barkley
    Lukaku - Sturridge - Giroud

    Lewis - Brady - WP - Chester

    Play Shaw or get Oscar in for WP -4 ?

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    1. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Oscar. Should easily make your 4 points back with a bit to spare.

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    2. Spoonerism
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Oscar has flown a long way back from his internationals so could be rested.

      I'd play Shaw or Brady and save the points this week.

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

      oscar or hazard for differential

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  5. SW6
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Where are all those pre-season Aspas lovers 😉 ? What a flop.

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    1. Spoonerism
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Crying into a pint with the Altadore followers I expect...

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

      I'm looking at you, Lawro 😛

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

        Haha I thought I'd try not to name names 😉

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

    How does this look guys? Still waiting for my season to kick off properly.

    McGregor
    Coleman - Koscielny - Walker
    Ramsey - Oscar - Michu (v) - Mirallas
    Giroud - Soldado - Sturridge (c)

    Boruc - Murner - Kim - Shaw

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    1. gravless
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      You'll still be waiting this time next week.

      😉

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    2. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      On paper, that team should score well. Sadly we know that's not the case so far this year.

      Good luck anyway Spencer, sure it will kick in this week.....

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    3. SW6
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Looks good, not getting rid of Soldado?

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

        Thanks guys.

        Didn't want to take a hit this week, so Soldado -> Benteke next week, unless he gets some serious points this week.

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

          Fair enough, I gave up hope on Soldado this week.

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  7. indiangunner
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    L. Remy a good choice for 7.7 m? I have Giroud, Sturridge and RVP at present if RVP flops this GW he is certain to be shown the door so is Remy a good replacement? Or Lukaku/Aguero?

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    1. cravencottage
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Newcastle seem to be a very unpredictable side. Lukaku is a great pick and cheaper than Ahuerro. I would do that swap.

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    2. Reckoner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Looks like a very good striker playing for a generally rubbish team.

      Not a million miles away from Benteke, really.

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  8. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone know their stuff with laptops?

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    1. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Are you buying or selling boss ?

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    2. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I do.

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      1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Buying. Looking for a recommendation for a good one, easy to use, not too bulky, not too expensive.

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        1. GreennRed
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Price range ?

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          1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
            • 16 Years
            12 years, 1 month ago

            Below 500.

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            1. GreennRed
              • 14 Years
              12 years, 1 month ago

              Dunno if you're a student or even if you need to be for this.

              http://www.laptops4students.ie/laptops.html

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        2. Breadbin
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          For cost: Stay away from Intel Processors, AMD do the job just as well.

          Found this one, highly rated.
          http://www.ebuyer.com/519920-acer-aspire-v5-laptop-nx-m43ek-004

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          1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
            • 16 Years
            12 years, 1 month ago

            Thanks both. Will take a look.

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    3. Brutus619
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Depends what it is. What is it?

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  9. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    I know Benteke can't rise for a week, but surely this is the week to gamble and get him in early no?
    I'm thinking Negredo ⇒ Benteke using my last FT. Worth it? Wise gamble?....please answer

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    1. Spoonerism
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Tempted myself, but will wait another week or two

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      1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        But some of us waited with Lukaku...lost points..., I might wait a week but idk

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    2. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Get him. Was on Belgium bench on Tuesday night. Wouldn't have been if he's not close to fitness. AVB thinks he'll start too.

      http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1586643?&cc=5739

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      1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks for the link

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    3. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Why rush him in if hes price protected and so many strikers have good fixtures?

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      1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Its not about price....its about getting in the right player before everyone else does...you can catch the price next week, but you can't catch the points

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    4. Reckoner
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      And the difference with Lukaku is, he was playing against...

      So, rush him in against Spurs, really? I know they just got a tonking, but they have hardly looked like letting loads in.

      Please don't let me stop you though, decisions like this all help me in the rankings 😀

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      1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        I know Spurs are good defensively.... But the key is I'd be losing Negredo who is at less than 5% ownership. If Negredo goes crazy...my rank won't be affected too much...I'm not saying Sturridge to Benteke or Rooney to Benteke

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  10. cravencottage
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Worried about Nastasic long term place in MC line up.
    Need help with :
    Nasty to
    A) Koscielny
    B)Kolarov
    C)Chico/Rangel

    Thanks!

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    1. Spoonerism
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Am lining up C to Chico.

      I asked this earlier and both responses were for Chico. (I didn't say Rangel as an option)

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    2. Gung Ho
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      What about Williams?

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  11. Gung Ho
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Afternoon all

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    1. gravless
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Wotcha

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  12. TheBabyfacedAssassin
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Paulinho and Moses to Oscar and Januzaj for a 4pt. hit. Y/N?

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    1. cravencottage
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      No. Not worth the hit and Januzaj is far from secure

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      1. Gung Ho
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        this

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    2. SW6
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      N

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  13. Mr. Perfectionist
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Do you think Oscar could still be rested after Schurrle has been ruled out. Is a Mata,Hazard & Willian set up likely??

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

      Oscar will start. He's Mourinho's favourite

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      1. Mr. Perfectionist
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Hopefully. Just what I want to hear ATM though.

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  14. Henry Hill
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Did Moyes not have press conference today? Can't find info on it

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    1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      It starts in 5 minutes on MUTV apparently.

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    2. Mr. Perfectionist
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Its done and he has not revealed much as always. Said a couple of players have knocks but hopefully they should be ok. Don't expect anything from Moyes conferences.

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  15. rozzo
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    any idea what to do with my transfer??

    mignolet
    coleman, zabaleta, ivanovic
    barkley, ozil, michu, ramsey
    giroud, suarez, sturridge

    davis, ravel, burner, rosenoir

    nothing in the bank

    a) giroud to lukaku
    b) zabaleta to chico
    c) save transfer or any other possible transfer you can think of?

    leaning towards saving for now, cheers

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    1. Deulo10
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      yeah i would save

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    2. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      C.

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    3. Gung Ho
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Save it, newt week pick one of SAS, get Lukaku, upgrade Coleman to Baines.

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    1. ccc
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      was hoping it was the dup glitch

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  17. Efan Ekoku Pops
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Which bandwagon should I jump on?

    A) Januzaj
    B) Barkley
    C) Breaking Bad

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    1. ccc
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      b

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    2. t4thomas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      D) Royal Mail shares.

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      1. Efan Ekoku Pops
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Nothing in the bank.

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    3. Ronny Hotdog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Breaking bad all the way

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    4. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      D) The Newsroom

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  18. Crouch Potato!
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Aston Villa have won more games away from home under Lambert. Strange but true.

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    1. gravless
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      A Silva inspired thumping is headed their way tomorrow.

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      1. Crouch Potato!
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Very very very unlikely! 😉

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        1. gravless
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          🙂

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    2. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      See it sometimes with teams that are under a lot of pressure from their own fans. Villa were one of those teams for large parts of last season.

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      1. Crouch Potato!
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        May be also connected to how they approach games. The are a ethal side on the counter, perhaps sitting back in homes games may benifit them more

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        1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          True. Although it could attract more pressure from fans again - not many want to see their team go on the defensive - particularly at home. I find it a little strange that they are so good on the counter. Benteke & Co. have never struck me as being THAT pacey. Agbonlahor excepted I guess.

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  19. ccc
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Moses >

    A. Amalifatano
    B. Brady
    C. Ravel

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    1. ps3tew
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      What do people think of Bertrand this weekend as a short-term sub for A Cole? I can't see anyone else being picked ahead of him at LB... thoughts appreciated! Cheers

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      1. jonnybhoy
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Cole's only out for 1-2 weeks not worth it tbh

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    2. Messi & fabregas
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      d pablo hernandez

      or c if u must from above

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    3. G11gsy
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      a

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  20. jonnybhoy
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone quite scared with Lukaku as captain? If it were to backfire it would be soo annoying looking at all the others you could captain- but on paper he looks the best surely?

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    1. gravless
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I'm not scared.

      Being scared is for wimps.

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      1. jonnybhoy
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        oops I'm a wimp then..

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      2. Crouch Potato!
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        I'm scared of wimps!

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        1. jonnybhoy
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          So you should be...

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    2. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      But if it does backfire, its not cuz you made a bad choice....you should always captain the form player, with confidence. If it doesn't work out...unlucky, cuz you'd make the same decision over and over again

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    3. boc610
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      im torn..suarez always scores against the toons, lukaku is on fire.

      its a dilema.

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      1. jonnybhoy
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Never seen so many captain choices in one week

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  21. jimlad
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Afternoon Gents (and ladies?)

    On my wildcard and have been riding price rises so far but now i need to settle on my team.

    Can anyone suggest any improvements to this, it leaves me ZERO in the bank?

    Mignolet Davis

    Coleman Terry Toure Fonte Dawson

    Michu Yaya Eriksen Ramsey Januzaj

    Sturridge Giroud Lukaku

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    1. jonnybhoy
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Looks good- I like how you have kept Eriksen as well, same as me I think he will come good with the upcoming fixtures tbh. *touches wood

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      1. jimlad
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        I debated that one but couldnt find anyone better in the same price bracket.

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    2. jonnybhoy
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Michu for Yaya perhaps over the coming weeks, can't see Yaya's form continuing just me though, especially with silva back as well

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    3. G11gsy
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      you should consider a Swan def they have easy fixtures

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  22. CHANCING PUNT
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Moyes says 1 or 2 are in treatment for knocks, again "hasn't seen" a couple of players also.

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  23. ManTree(v2!) or just JAY!
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Chester to Terry or Wilson (for a hit)?

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  24. get_in
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Is Eriksen to Michu for free a no brainer?

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    1. gravless
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      If it was only that simple.

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    2.  ⓖⓐⓩⓩⓐ™
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I would do it however not sure when Michu will be rested as they have a lot of important games in a short period and he's played every game so far

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      1. Scottys Army
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        he will be rested in dead rubber europe games

        simples

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      2. get_in
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        That's the only thing holding me back

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  25. You've got red on you.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    How is this looking? Any changes would take a hit.

    Migs

    Zaba, Coleman, Baker

    JZ, Barkley, Michu (C), Ozil

    Giroud, Roooooney, Sturridge

    Bench: Ramsey, MTurner, Collins.

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  26. GoonerByron
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Am I likely to finally get a decent size jump from my lowly 968k ranking this week? 😐

    Speroni (Boruc)
    Kos Toure Chico (Ward) (Chester)
    Ozil Oscar Michu Moses (Williams)
    Giroud (c) Sturridge Rooney

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    1. gravless
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Sadly, no.

      🙁

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      1. GoonerByron
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        On paper, I can see very little wrong with my team... It just doesn't seem to want to bring the points this season 🙁

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  27. MJonno_79
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Getting my knickers in a twist with captain choice

    Head says - Suarez
    Heart says - Lukaku

    But i also have Michu, Giroud, Baines, & Ramsey to consider.

    Any help appreciated as I have failed with both Head & heart captain choices this season.

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    1. get_in
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I've Suarez and Giroud, and I'm going with Giroud. With cazorla and ozil fit, he has an absolute beast of a midfield providing service, against a shaky defence at home.

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      1. MJonno_79
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        I like your reasoning

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  28. Dago
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Follow Granville and play Morrison ahead of Eriksen? or will it be next weeks myth?

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    1. Mr. Perfectionist
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Definitely not IMO. He's been in good form but up against City and Wham dont score too many. I dont think he can do it week in week out. Eriksen on the other hand is waiting to explode and Spurs play better away from home.

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      1. rvp786
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        iv got both and im playing eriksen atm. provided i dont transfer him out to barkley

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    2. GoonerByron
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I fancy Spurs to score more than West Ham.. You'll be kicking yourself a lot harder if Eriksen brings the points than if Morrison does.

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      1. Mr. Perfectionist
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        ^This. After all Morrison is 4.4mn and bench fodder most weeks.

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  29. ps3tew
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    I have 2FT this week and only plan to use 1. Was thinking of getting Betrand in as he will most likely deputise for A Cole at LB. Do people think it's worth an in-and-out (so to speak)? Cheers

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    1. G11gsy
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      dont you have more important transfers?

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  30. Connor's Calling
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Is Oscar likely to play this week? Long flight, small knock etc...

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    1. gravless
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Oscar is a beast.

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    2. Andrew
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I hope so!

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    3. get_in
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Shurrle out increases his chances

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