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28 April 2011 1110 comments
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West Brom may seem an unlikely source of end of season Fantasy talent but, form and a batch of favourable fixtures for the Baggies over the final four gameweeks undoubtedly make them well worthy of consideration. Roy Hodgson’s side have hit the 40 point-mark and, while they are mathematically still not clear of relegation from the Premier League, the club’s outstanding recent run of form suggests otherwise.

One defeat in nine matches since Hodgson’s appointment has seen them average two goals per game, a big difference from the previous 31 goals in 25 games under Roberto Di Matteo. Considering they have one clean sheet all season, it’s fair to say West Brom have been reliant on the men up front to fire them to top-flight safety and luckily for Hodgson, he has the services of Peter Odemwingie to rely upon.

Odemwingie has had a dream debut season in the Premier League and with (AVL, wol, EVE, new) still to come, there’s surely some more goals in the Nigerian’s boots between now and the end of the season. The “Hodgson Effect” has had a big impact on his Fantasy Premier League (FPL) points output, too; he averaged a respectable 4.6 points per game (ppg) under Di Matteo, but has soared to 6.4ppg since Roy’s arrival.

While Charlie Adam has been hailed as the Fantasy bargain of the season, a look at Value (Season) in FPL shows Odemwingie has matched the Blackpool man, with both top on 28. Adam is owned by 35.4% of FPL teams but Odemwingie stars in just 12.1%, despite a ridiculously low price of 5.4.

As many Fantasy Managers look to get rid of double gameweek 34 players and with the likes of Chelsea, Man United and Arsenal all facing some tricky upcoming fixtures, a transfer-in for Odemwingie almost seems like a no-brainer; 4 goals, 4 assists and 8 Bonus Points in his last 5 games (a run including clashes with Spurs, Arsenal and Chelsea) marks him as the in-form forward in the Premier League right now and a budget-friendly bargain at that.

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  1. hugoagogo23
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Chance of an Arsenal clean sheet? in last 5 home games (albeit poor teams)only conceded once and that was Kuyt penalty.. or will Man Utd be too good?

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  2. Viper
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Any bets lads?

    I've gone for Porto/Benfica double @ 7/4
    &
    Over 2.5 goals in Benfica/Braga @ 11/10

    Nothing crazy..

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  3. Sarri-ball
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Dempsey-Kuyt or Anelka-Suarez?

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    1. Boom!!!
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Anelka-Suarez!

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    2. Viper
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Kuyt & Suarez

      OR

      Dempsey/Kuyt

      depending on what way you mean it...

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      1. Viper
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        *Ah yes, i see now..

        Anelka -> Suarez imo..

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  4. Back on the horse
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Kuyt eh.

    once donkey playing left wing in a team is under-achievers.

    and now he's en vogue

    funny old game, this

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    1. Retro
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Didn't he play in the world cup final? I think donkey is a bit strong!

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      1. Back on the horse
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        did he?! dunno, didn't really watch it, but if I had a £ i would bet not

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        1. Jafstar - TheRedDevil
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 7 months ago

          lol he did....

          kuyt does alot for whatever team he plays in...alot like park very similar players

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  5. Viper
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Ethers, Nani & Zamora OUT

    Kuyt, Silva & Odem IN

    8pt hit, yes/no in your opinion?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Yes - but I'm buying Nani ...

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      1. Viper
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        Your buying him?

        On what basis?

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 7 months ago

          Errr - he's a jolly good player ... MUN run in ... errr ... I like him more than the alternatives? 🙂

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        2. Jafstar - TheRedDevil
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 7 months ago

          did the similar thing

          zamora nani ethers out > kuyt odem yaya in

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    2. Boom!!!
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      YES!

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  6. Demí
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    New Post

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  7. wingback
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Got 16p lead to rival. My team:

    Foster (Begovic)
    Huth Luiz Coleman (Carr Djourou)
    Meireles Dempsey VDV Nani (Adam)
    Drog RVP Sturridge

    4.1 in bank, 1 free transfer.

    Adam > Kuyt best transfer for this GW?
    Is Sturridge fit to play? If not, Odem worth -4?

    Thanks!

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    1. baumer
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Don't really like the Kuyt move given you already have Meireles. I think I would send Deuce to the bench and play Adam instead. Maybe sit on your transfer.

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  8. johnbobman
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Which midfield looks better?

    A) Lampard Jarvis Downing Kuyt Y.Toure (GW 35)
    Lampard Jarvis VDV Kuyt Y.Toure (GW 36)

    B) Lampard Adam Kuyt Silva Walters (GW 35)
    VDV Adam Kuyt Silva Walters (GW 36) With a nice 4.3 m left over

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  9. baumer
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    So I am 10 points out of 1st place in my mini league. I do not have Odemwingie and the leader does. Is this a good differential for me or is Odemwingie must own?

    My team:
    Foster (Begovic)
    Coleman Luiz R.Johnson (Elmo Smalling)
    Lampard Young Wilshere Adam Nani
    Sturridge V.Persie Beckford

    Theirs:
    Foster (Mignolet)
    Cahill Luiz R.Johnson (Walker Huth)
    Lampard Etherington Nasri Adam Dempsey
    Drogba V.Persie Odemwingie

    I am seriously considering Wilshere Beckford => Kuyt Odemwingie for a 4 point deduction. Is the points hit dumb when I am only down by 10? Also worried that Sturridge might end up out. Thoughts?

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    1. baumer
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Just realized I was trying to bust out a 3-5-3 formation. So revised question given the differential issue:
      A)Wilshere => Kuyt
      B)Wilshere => Yaya
      C)Beckford => Odem

      Cheers!

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      1. Boom!!!
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        A coz u don't have a l'pool cover...

        p.s. btw u are posting on a wrong post mate,there is a new post...

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  10. Night Stalker
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Are you playing for money????
    If not who cares???
    You think too much.
    What do you think BAUMER???
    Dempsey wont(cannot???) do it again!
    Foster & R.Johnson's team leaked 5 goals last start!

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  11. Night Stalker
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    We have $2500 in the kitty!
    I have 1848 pts for the year and still in 2nd place!!!
    The leader has 1879. Uncatchable I believe.

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