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The Numbers Game – City And Spurs Under Analysis

4 May 2011 395 comments
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Our latest Numbers Game article for Members focuses on the two sides dominating our transfer activity going into the weekend. Spurs and City are the benefactors of the last double gameweek of the season and face off next Tuesday in a game that could yet decide a Champions League place.

With so many of their players under consideration ahead of Saturday’s deadline, we delve into the Members’ OPTA data to examine their team and player statistics over the past four gameweeks and the season as a whole. There’s plenty to digest, providing ample reading matter for bedtime or over tomorrow’s breakfast…

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. marcocianti
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Cannot believe I am considering to bench Drogba for O'Hare

    Begovic (Foster)
    Dawson Kolarov Djourou (Smalling, Luiz)
    Lampard, VDV, Silva, Yaya (O'hare)
    RVP, Drogba, Odem

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    1. Ini
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      If you think he is not going to do well, go right ahead man. It'll be quite the differential.

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

      yep, play O'hara

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      1. marcocianti
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        ok strongly considering

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

    Need help folks, I am just 4 pts behind my rival

    My team:
    Foster (Begovic)
    LESCOTT, DAWSON, Walker, (Luiz, Carr)
    SILVA, Lampard, Young, Dempsey (Adam)
    Wingie, Bent, persie

    Am going to do Dempsey -> VDV on my free transfer.

    Rival (decent money on the table)
    Habsi (Begovic)
    Hangeland, Dourou, Carr, Coleman, Bardsley
    Nani, YAYA, Walcott, Adam, Downing
    Drogba, Rooney, RVP

    Any ideas or suggestions ? apart from famous Dempsey -> VDV
    Thansk a lot

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    1. Ini
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Do not take a hit to begin with. Also, Dempsey to VdV is a strong move. Seems like you're in fine shape against him this week.

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

        Thanks mate. Unusual season, I am finishing much higher than last 2 seasons. But have taken 8 pt hit four times this year compared to none past 2 years.
        Dempsey -> VDV then for me.
        Also, my captain success %age is a lowly 40% this year (on that script)

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  3. Bolt-on
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    anyone think drogba to defoe is worth it? i have feeling that pavlyechenko will be dropped and defoe will run riot and score 4 against blackpool?....am i crazy?

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    1. Ini
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Seems like wishful thinking. Are you chasing a lead or protecting. If you're looking for a cheeky differential, Defoe could be your guy, but remember he is not guaranteed to start.

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    2. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      If I was going to get a "dgw" striker it would probably be defoe even though it's highly unlikely he'll start both games. My hunch is spurs will play 4-4-2 vs blackpool and defoe could get a nice haul. Then he'll probably be benched for city but could nick something in a 20 min cameo.
      You wouldn't want him after this gw though so I wouldn't bother. He's a gamble that could pay off for 1 week though.

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      1. Bolt-on
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        thanks guys - im in front but by 15 and i know hell try something - too stressfull at the moment and really can wait to finish this season.

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  4. EL TANO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    your rival will bring in VDV for walcott, possibly downing which means you are still 3 DGW players ahead of them
    Captain VDV when yopu bring him in and if they do the same then you still have the players to bridge the gap and if not then they will be wishing for a VDV low score so either way you're ahead
    If they decide to take a 4 pointer, then there's your gap already and you are still ahead
    If YOU take a 4 pointer, then maybe get Hart in and your team will be ballistic

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  5. @FuzzyWarbles
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    a couple questions if anyone is out there, my squad is:

    Mignolet

    Kolarov, Walker, Simpson

    Lampard, VDV(c), Silva, Dempsey, Toure

    RVP, Rooney

    (Luiz, Carr, Gyan) -4 already

    any news on Dempsey's injury? havent heard anything all week.
    is Mignolet safe? no other options for Bruce?
    Rooney should start the weekend I would think? reason to think otherwise?
    Luiz over walker or simpson? May wind up not mattering if I keep squad as is.
    thanks in advance.

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

      Let me try with some of the Qs
      1. Rooney will start the weekend. Saved for the big game.
      2. I prefer to play Walker over Luiz. Good chance of a cleanie for Walker.

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    2. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      I read dempsey should be ok. Mig's safe. Ofc rooney will start. Defence looks right to me.

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      1. @FuzzyWarbles
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        cheers

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    3. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Morning FuzzyWarbles, Can I assume your other keeper is a non-starter? I think Mignolet is OK unless he really c*cks up and Gordon is dragged off his Zimmer frame. Rooney nailed on if fit!I don't know if his injury was real.
      I've not heard about Dempsey update,so Friday afternoon I imagine.

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      1. @FuzzyWarbles
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        yeah Myhill is the other keeper. I am a cheap bastard.

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  6. Scoredelario
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone else astounded more than ever, this season, at how good a manager Alex Ferguson is.

    I honestly feel that many managers would struggle for top 4 with that squad of players - What Fergie has achieved this season is miraculous.

    On the other hand, it's a shame he's such an idiot off the pitch... Saying that Arsenal 'got the decisions' in the last game was absolutely ridiculous, as usual (even his players and assistant admitted it!)...

    but it seems that fergie and mourinho are both happy to be delusional in their press conferences, so perhaps it's just a very good tactic.

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Yes, I hate to say it,but he is in a unique class of his own.

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    2. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      As annoying as it is I agree, he's a genius. The thing that most impresses me is how he's not restricted by a style of football. Over the years as star players leave and other ones join he seamlessly adapts the tactics and shape to suit the teams strengths.
      Imo that's the key to how he's kept utd consistently at the top for so long without really suffering during re-building periods.
      Mourinho is brilliant tactically but I don't think he'd be able to achieve what fergie has at one club.

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    3. Mickmcarthyscaddy
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      I disagree! Not about Ferguson, but about the weak squad claim. I genuinely feel its arguably the best professional squad in Europe. However it is only such due to fergies intervention. Park, the da Silvas, John o shea, anderson, nani, carrick and arguably evra and vidic wouldnt be half the players without his coaching. But its the manner of his squad rotation, positive approach, faith in players (e.g. Gibson) and distinct approach to each game which puts him in a class of his own.

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  7. col7475
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Have a small lead (15pts) in mini league with GBP700 to winner. Torn between protecting or taking a hit or just using my free:
    Foster(Begovic)
    Luiz/Huth/R Johnson
    VDV(c)/Lamps/Adam/Yaya'
    RVP/Sturridge/Suarez
    Nani Terry M Kelly

    Terry to Cahill or to a dgw'er? Nani on bench after playing 90 last night ok?

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      15pts cannot be protected over one game let alone three, one different player can turn that round.So just go with the players you think will score best for longest. Good luck. 🙂

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    2. Scoredelario
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      700gbp?! That's a hell of a minileague. I agree, no point protecting because he can easily overtake you and then you've just protected HIS lead!

      Terry to lescott is a reasonable option as he's pretty sure to get 180 mins in the double. I would say bring silva in, but it depends what you think about rotation.

      I don't know why everyone is talking about cahill - as someone who had a bolton defender for a while, i don't think I ever had a clean sheet! OK they might have easy fixtures but clean sheets are the exception for them.

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      1. col7475
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah, its not a bad prize is it! I think Terry to lescott will suffice actually. Nani ok on bench or play ahead of Adam perhaps? Or Nani out for Silva, arghhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!

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        1. Scoredelario
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 7 months ago

          I'd be tempted with nani for silva... But if chelsea win you might want nani back when theyre fighting for goal diff.

          If you're confident in a manu draw/ win then that's a great transfer imo

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    3. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Wouldn't trust Nani playing on Saturday tbh. You certainly don't need to take hits with that team. If anything, two CHS defenders gives you the chance to get rid of Terry for Dawson or Lescott.

      I'm actually going off Citeh now with only Silva worth considering and now unlikely to play in the 2nd game of this gwk. Thinking Hamburger.

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      1. col7475
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks Jafa, so bench nani and just bring in Lescott for Terry?

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

          Depends how you see the games going. Personally, I'm not sure Citeh will keep a cs in either game. Dawson has the better fix and less prone to rotation imo.

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

        Plus you have offended one of the sacred laws:

        Sacred Fantasy Football Law No 4: Never ever double up at the back with players who hail from the same team.

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        1. In Like Flynn.
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          • 15 Years
          14 years, 7 months ago

          Doesn't seem to have done Tosey too much damage JafaKate.

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

            There's always one. Anywayz, who was he doubling up on given the paucity of cleenies this season? Sounds like an element of luck was involved tbh.

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            1. In Like Flynn.
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              • 15 Years
              14 years, 7 months ago

              Trebling I think, Birmingham and Stoke?

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

                Che? Three players from each team!!!!!???????

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                1. TorresMagic™
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                  • 16 Years
                  14 years, 7 months ago

                  Luiz plus 3 each from Stoke & Birmingham in his defending 7.

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                  1. In Like Flynn.
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                    • 15 Years
                    14 years, 7 months ago

                    Thanks TM,can always rely on you're info.

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        2. Get up ya bum
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 7 months ago

          you're forgetting sacred fantasy football law #4 clause #2.7: If said defenders each offer attacking potential, hail from a team that keeps clean sheets and has good home fixtures then law #4 is null and void.

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

            I thought I'd put you in the Tower?

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          2. In Like Flynn.
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            • 15 Years
            14 years, 7 months ago

            Oooh yes, I forgot that. I must book a refresher update for June. 🙂

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        3. James
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 7 months ago

          That is not a rule I will follow. Sometimes doubling up makes sense...

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    4. Baby Face Nelson
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      £750? Can I be invited next season?

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      1. col7475
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        Sacred Fantasy Football Law no 74:

        Never invite people from this site to your mini league where significant cash prizes can be won!!

        Jafa, I know, got greedy on Chelsea DGW and earned nothing. Losing Terry for lescott makes sense I think.

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 7 months ago

          Very good rule.

          Good luck in your mini league & your quarter final in the FPL Open. 😉

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          1. col7475
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 7 months ago

            Thanks, as mentioned the other day I have had to play a few top guys so have been lucky! Is the league admin team you?

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            1. TorresMagic™
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 7 months ago

              Obviously....it's my 2nd team sorta. Might make it a highest team value team next season to test my stock market skills.

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              1. col7475
                • 15 Years
                14 years, 7 months ago

                Good idea, planning on the cups again? My first year here, how do you get into those H2H things? I imagine there must be a pecking order.

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                1. TorresMagic™
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • Has Moderation Rights
                  • 16 Years
                  14 years, 7 months ago

                  I assume you are talking about the FFS H2H leagues.

                  http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2010/07/13/reintroducing-scout-leagues/

                  Probably see a big change in promotion/relegation next season.

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                  1. col7475
                    • 15 Years
                    14 years, 7 months ago

                    Thanks TM, much appreciated.

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                2. TorresMagic™
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                  • 16 Years
                  14 years, 7 months ago

                  I will run the After Xmas League, Millionaire Club with tougher rules & the FPL Open again next season if I am still around. Have learnt alot about running them this season & things will be alot smoother next season.

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  8. Seal
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    i have two free transfers this week, due to forgetting last week. forgot san fran was 8 hours behind, doh!

    would you have toure and silva, or one of them and a double gw defender?

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Beware Mancini's rotation speech.

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      1. Seal
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        i can see silva not getting full pitch time in atleast one game, but toure always starts

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        1. In Like Flynn.
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          • 15 Years
          14 years, 7 months ago

          I do hope you're right.

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

          I would go Yaya and Dawson if it's free.

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          1. Seal
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 7 months ago

            i'm always slightly concerned about backing a double defender to get a clean sheet?

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

              Dawson is more likely to get a clean sheet versus Blackpool than any one City mid is to get an assist over the whole double.

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  9. The ghost of a Pug's g…
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    What do peeps think of this team? Would only be a 4 point hit but dempsey may be inj and adam is way off form

    Foster
    Luiz Kolarov Walker (terry, R Johnson)
    Modric VDV Silva Toure (Lampard)
    Odemwingie RVP Suarez

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  10. The Legend - Paul Scho18s
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    You took a 12 PH to bring so many DGWers in. Doubt thats smart. Unless you can really REALLY afford the point loss.

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Try that reply button. 😉

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    2. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Who was that to?

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      1. The Legend - Paul Scho18s
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        Ouch. Shite* Absent mindedly posted.

        I was super impressed by Gibbo last night TBH.

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        1. iCon
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 7 months ago

          Have to admit there was a game this year that I was slating both Carrick and Gibson....lucky thing SAF isn't as axe-wieldish as most!

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

    As cheesy as it sounds, I'm looking forward to the Scout Picks this week, to see their thoughts on all this.

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  12. JimmyDeemo - Sir Puntalot
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    *warning non fantasy football related content incoming*

    It would be super awesome if you guys could vote ‘Yes’ to AV today. This link, i think, explains why. http://www.blog.montgomerie.ne.....n-thursday

    Just trying to spread a word i think is important, this is one of the only places i visit regularly.

    *end of non fantasy football related content*

    How much game time do we think Zableta will get for the next 4 games?

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    1. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      WOW! Early start today Jimmy. Are you standing as a candidate or are you a party member? As I said yesterday I will as always be voting today.

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      1. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        Haha,didn't mean I vote every day. 🙂

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        1. JimmyDeemo - Sir Puntalot
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 7 months ago

          He he, yeah well figured i'd get in early, as i don't know when people will be voting. I don't intend to spam it though, that will just annoy people.

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    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Don't think your link works.

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      1. Scoredelario
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        agree

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

          Neither of you is able to vote anyway!

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          1. Scoredelario
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 7 months ago

            is it only us the link doesn't work for... To be fair I have NO idea what it is!

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          2. Scoredelario
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 7 months ago

            Oh ok just seen.. I think I can actually vote even when I'm living abroad - I haven't worked out how to do it yet though!

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      2. JimmyDeemo - Sir Puntalot
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        You are right, sad face. Will fix.

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    3. JimmyDeemo - Sir Puntalot
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      How about this link? "http://www.blog.montgomerie.net/why-im-saying-yes-on-thursday"

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      1. JimmyDeemo - Sir Puntalot
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah just copy and paste it works best me thinks.

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 7 months ago

          http://www.blog.montgomerie.net/why-im-saying-yes-on-thursday

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  13. In Like Flynn.
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    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    So if Vermaelen is back will he be playing with Djourou in Arsenal's defence? Does anyone know?

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    1. Scoredelario
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      that would seem like the logical choice since theyre clearly arsenal's best 2 defenders, but you'd have to ask arsene!

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      1. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers,I appear to have mislaid his number,can you give him a call and let me know?

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        1. Scoredelario
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 7 months ago

          Every time I call him he claims he didn't hear it

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        2. Scoredelario
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 7 months ago

          but anyway the number is 999... Ask for the fire dept, and then just keep shouting 'ARSENE ARSENE ARSENE'

          They'll understand

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          1. In Like Flynn.
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            • 15 Years
            14 years, 7 months ago

            Haha, I like jolly starts to my days.

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  14. tosey
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Kings of Lyon about?

    just seen the celtic result! get in!!!

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Morning Tosey, were your ears burning?

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      1. tosey
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        no? havent read up yet just got in work?

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

      They were slagging you up above, Tosey...

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        • 15 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        Not so,discussing defence policy.

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

          Well, JaffaCake said that he was lucky. 🙂

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          1. tosey
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 7 months ago

            nothing wrong with a bit of luck - look at last years winner!

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

              Amen to that!

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      2. Scoredelario
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        talk about shit stirrer haha. But tosey knows his methods are 'controversial'

        The 'rules' people make regarding doubling/ tripling up etc are actually ridiculous in my opinion... Unless you're playing a head to head league.

        If team A is likely to keep a clean sheet than team B and C, I'd rather have AAA than ABC, without a doubt.

        There are a lot of intuituve rules that don't actually have logical reasoning and theyre always pointed out when people discuss fantasy football.

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        1. tosey
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 7 months ago

          i just find the trebling up is more fun, more of a gamble and thats the whole point of it really imo

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          1. Scoredelario
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 7 months ago

            also you picked teams who rotate well so it's logical. Not sure if i'd have the balls to do that method though!

            Maybe i'd be tempted to have multiple teams, with different combos of trebles... but that's just cheating!!

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    3. hillbillypete
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      glad he persuaded me not to bet on a celtic win.

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      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        🙂 thats us even for the oldham tip earlier in the season 😉

        I am BUZZING!!!!

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    4. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      AMAZING game, amazing result 😀 far from over but at least its back in our hands 😀

      And your looking good for your bet, is just 100 at even money with your mate?

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      1. tosey
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        yeh he text me straight after n wasnt happy! duno weva to back celtic at 7/4 or just let it run, what do u think?

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        1. Kings of Lyon ★
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 7 months ago

          I really dont know mate. I am tempted to bet celtic even though it'd be dirty money. Celtic have the tougher run in away to hearts away to dundee utd and home to motherwell, Kayal has a suspected broken wrist and Lennon has publically slated all his defenders so may change the back line. so on that, i'd let it run, but I may be looking at the situ with some bias.

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          1. tosey
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 7 months ago

            probably will as my mate owes me £50 for utd to knockout chelsea in CL so only £50 id have to cough up

            that samaras pen miss was massive!

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            1. Kings of Lyon ★
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 7 months ago

              You mean that McGregor save 😉 I agree, although I thought we deserved more than a draw from the game. Lennon is a bottle merchant, when its came down to a need to win game they've blown it. Ross county last year, Braga, Utrecht, Rangers (final), ICT last night. I hope they finish 2nd in the league an motherwell win the scottish cup. The rivalary up here has never been so feirce and seeing them win f*ck all would be one of the greastest footballing moments of my life. 😀

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              1. Team Hayemaker
                • 16 Years
                14 years, 7 months ago

                You could not have put that any better.

                Also remember Rangers have been there done it!

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  15. super zlatan
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    My team for this gw. Thoughts appreciated

    Robinson
    Hangaland, luiz, r Johnson
    Nzog, lamps, vdv, silva, yaya
    Rvp , suarez

    Subs. Gordon, Coleman, foley, welbeck

    Look ok?

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    1. Scoredelario
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Team looks ok but you bench is:

      injured, benched, dodgy, injured

      SO you'd better hope all your first team start!

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      1. super zlatan
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        . Bench is a shambles. Already taken 4 point hit. Worth taking another to do welbeck out wingie in?

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        1. Scoredelario
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 7 months ago

          depends how lucky you feel. At this stage of the season there are usually a few surprising lineups so it's good to have a bench of sorts

          I don't think that would be a disastrous transfer - I keep thinking someone will extinguish odemwingie but he's still on fire

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          1. super zlatan
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 7 months ago

            Leading my mini rival by 11 points. Takin a hit already. Money at stake. If it was ur team what would u do in your honest opinion?

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            1. Scoredelario
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              • 14 Years
              14 years, 7 months ago

              I've been taking a lot of hits but mostly for dgw players, because the extra game immediately reduces the actual hit (this player doesnt need to perform miracles to return your 4 points - just perform reasonably well)

              Unfortunately there arent many decent dgw strikers.. Maybe coleman - lescott/ dawson if you can afford it?Then I'd bench one of your current defenders for him...

              Just cringe if coleman starts!

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            2. In Like Flynn.
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              14 years, 7 months ago

              Difficult time of the year,due to rotations, not to have a playing bench imo.A couple of rested players could cause havoc.

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              1. super zlatan
                • 14 Years
                14 years, 7 months ago

                Gordon out. Gomes in?

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                1. Scoredelario
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                  • 14 Years
                  14 years, 7 months ago

                  think an outfield player is your priority since they can replace any one of your injured/ rested players.

                  Anyway i'm off to play football good luck!

                  (And remember NOT taking an extra hit, in your case, is very risky)

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                  1. In Like Flynn.
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                    Good point on the outfield,if a nailed on starter.

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                2. In Like Flynn.
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                  14 years, 7 months ago

                  I would go Hart if funds allow. Otherwise you do at least get the four games.

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  16. The ghost of a Pug's g…
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    For all those that warn against a point hit!

    Last week i made 3 transfers. 8 point hit
    Took out Rooney 1pt
    Barton 2pts
    Carroll 1pt

    If i made no transfer i would have got 4pts

    I put in

    Suarez (captain) 24pts
    Odemwingie 6 pts
    Silva 5 pts

    Minus the transfer deductions = 27 points...23 ahead of not twisting. Why is everyone on this site so ****ed about taking hits? Its absolutely nuts.

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    1. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      I took an 8 point hit a few weeks ago and ended up with 114 points. I like your theory. I'm with u.

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      1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        Sure. By many accounts if u have a slender lead then making subs isn't always the best idea. BUT you should if:

        1. You can't field 11 players
        2. You are putting in a dead cert for captain
        3. DGW's...as we saw with dempsey the other week...and it cuts your risk in half.

        Every time someone on here wants help with subs they face a barrage of 'don't do it', 'WTF don't takea hit', 'the apocalypse will start if you take a 8 point hit'.

        This week i'm going to put in modric n yaya...maybe even dawson too. i know i'll make more with these than dempsey, adam, terry and a deduction.

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        1. Bigo1
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          14 years, 7 months ago

          Terry and Adam will very likely outscore Modric/Dawson next week though. So even if you make up for your 8pt hit this week, a low score next GW might more than offset it

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    2. Scoredelario
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      I agree with your point but not your reasoning. One example proves nothing.

      Hits are often worth it though - More often than a lot of people think.

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    3. In Like Flynn.
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      14 years, 7 months ago

      I don't think Everyone is. Perhaps those that are,are simply more vociferous.

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      1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah. everytime i've opened to the floor a min of 80% have been DON'T DO IT.

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    4. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Some weeks hits are a no brainer. Simple as. Check out the top 50 overall. Doubt many would have 53 trades for the season compared to your 63.

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      1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        I didn't find my groove till january. Caught 3 live games and 1 motd so was screwing up. Taken hits every week near enough too n now i'm top 6,000 from 133,856 in gw23.

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          14 years, 7 months ago

          Here are some example of less trades from GW23 onwards with better results.

          151K-1.7K http://fantasy.premierleague.com/M/entryhist.mc?id=1601281

          286K-11K http://fantasy.premierleague.com/M/entryhist.mc?id=820198

          The 2nd wildcard is also a massive factor. GW24 got you a 70K jump & set your team up well for the following GW.

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          1. pompeyfan
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 7 months ago

            I am massively in favour of points hits. I have made 60 transfers, including 8 point hits on 8 occasions and also a 12 point hit. Yet I am in 3288th.

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            1. TorresMagic™
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              Plenty of your red arrows have occurred when you took 8 point hits or more. Not a fan of them unless it's obvious that a gain will be made.

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  17. matiakez
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Guys I in theory would like to bring in VDV and Silva but my midfield is fairly good where as both the defense and up front looka torrid..

    I can't decide if any DGW players are worth it?

    Spurs seems the only likely candidates for goals, was tempted this morning by Defoe in then taking him out for Ba in 37?

    Also what is the feeling with Nani starting this week? should i just chuck him out?

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      14 years, 7 months ago

      A sneaky glance at City's training info for Tevez news may be worth waitin for,............but don't tell anyone. 😉

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    2. The ghost of a Pug's g…
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      14 years, 7 months ago

      Defoe not guarantee'd to start!

      Ul have to inform us who u have in ur team

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    3. In Like Flynn.
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      14 years, 7 months ago

      Nani played the whole game last night,which must be a consideration,but whatever I say is still only a guess.Is he worth holding for the last two games?

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      1. J0E
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        14 years, 7 months ago

        i'm keeping him this week, as nothing to lose (although potentially nothing to gain). Everyone in my mini league has him. I have other transfers i'd prefer to make.

        next week though I plan to ship him and Bent out for Drogba and a 7m or under mid Hitzelberger maybe. It's all about the last three games as a whole and nani is unlikely to play three more games for United...Two, tops.

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      2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        14 years, 7 months ago

        Yes. You will want him for GW38, whereas I will have to transfer him in ...

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  18. Animals & Scandals
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Foster
    Lescott/Walker/Huth
    VDV(c)/Silva/Yaya/Kuyt
    RVP/Odemwingie/Drogba

    Subs: Begovic, Adam, Luiz, Hangeland

    Too few Spurs players? I don't really want to do Adam->Modric and bench Kuyt, or Kuyt->Modric, but should I still?

    Or even Drogba->Pav?

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    1. Animals & Scandals
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      14 years, 7 months ago

      Any changes would require a 4 pt. hit, already done Dempsey->Silva

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        14 years, 7 months ago

        You have 3 DGWers probably enough I reckon.

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        1. Animals & Scandals
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          14 years, 7 months ago

          4 DGWers, actually: Lescott, Yaya, Silva, VDV(c):)

          Yeah, could be enough.

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          1. In Like Flynn.
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            14 years, 7 months ago

            Ooooh,not sure how I missed that,but four is plenty I would think.Some teams in my mini leagues got loads of Fulham/Stoke players for the double and are now facing having to take more hits to get rid for their difficult run-ins.

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            1. Animals & Scandals
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 7 months ago

              Good for you!
              I had Etherington and Zamora for the last DGW myself, didn't exactly work out as planned 😉

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              1. In Like Flynn.
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                14 years, 7 months ago

                Zamora captain for me 🙁

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                1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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                  14 years, 7 months ago

                  Shan't be getting rid of Huth or Begovic ... 😉

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                  1. In Like Flynn.
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                    14 years, 7 months ago

                    Quite fancy Huth for the last game,so he can fill a bench spot till then for me.

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                  2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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                    14 years, 7 months ago

                    Ferpect! 🙂

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  19. Qubit
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    14 years, 7 months ago

    The likely return of Tevez against Spurs might have an effect on the possible output of both Toure and Silva. Certainly has all but ruled out the likelihood of having both i reckon.

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      Is it now "Likely"? Would love to see their training today.

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    2. J0E
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      14 years, 7 months ago

      more likely to lead to Silva on the bench than toure. Hard to predict, but Silva's big scores have only really come while Tevez has been out, whereas Toure got a few with Tevez in the side.

      I've got toure and I'll leave it at that for now re Man city.

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      1. Team Hayemaker
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        With Tevez coming back AJ could be the one to miss out with something like this:

        Tevez
        Silva Toure Balotelli
        Barry De Jong

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        1. In Like Flynn.
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          14 years, 7 months ago

          If the last game is anything to go by,good job AJ could be out, not passing, greedy and unproductive. The first two can be forgiven but not in concert with the third.

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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            14 years, 7 months ago

            +42. Still, my Pa-in-Law's team will have him ...

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          2. In Like Flynn.
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            14 years, 7 months ago

            Maybe not how some saw it,just my impression.

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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              14 years, 7 months ago

              I think he believes his own propaganda ... 🙂

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              1. In Like Flynn.
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                14 years, 7 months ago

                Shame really,I think he has great potential.Not sure how you'd get him to produce without being a bit of a prat.

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  20. The Duke
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Hey all, my first post and already asking for help...

    This is only my first season ever doing a fantasy team and it has taken over my life!

    I missed the transfer window last week so looking at making a 12pt hit to accomodate the DGW. What do you reckon to the following team selection?

    (Currently)
    Begovic/Robinson
    Simpson/Luiz/Huth/Terry/Smalling
    Adam/Kuyt/Kalou/Nani/Dempsey
    Rooney/Odemwingie/RVP

    (Proposed)
    Hart
    Simpson/Luiz/Zabaleta
    Kuyt/Kalou/VDV(c)/Silva
    Rooney/Odemwingie/RVP

    Begovic/Adam/Huth/Smalling

    Obviously, want to get a few DGW players in but i'm struggling on the DGW defender; Zabaleta/Lescott/Dawson/Kolorov ???

    Any help would be much appreciated,
    Cheers

    Monkey

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    1. Gavin - Gers in turmoil!!!
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      not a DGW that I would be taking a 12pt hit on.
      Maybe just Nani and Dempsey for VDV and Silva.
      I don't expect any of the DGW defenders to keep a clean sheet.
      completely up to you but 12pts is a big hit

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      1. The Duke
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        I'm gonna need Hart in though as 4 teams in my league (2 teams either side) all have Hart. I cant risk letting him run away with loads of points? or do i take a punt on another keeper?

        Cheers

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  21. KLOPPTOMANIA
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Right, I'm 40-odd points behind, and looking for some good differentials to gain some ground over dgw, Current squad is:

    Foster/Beg
    Kolarov, Luiz, RJ, Huth, Ivan
    Adam, VdV, Silva, Walters, Kuyt
    Roon, RVP, Zamora

    Rival has made 2 transfers and likely brought in Yaya/Silva plus one other and wil captain VdV.

    Any suggestions, thinking of bringing in Yaya for Kuyt and Defoe for Zamora. Any other ideas for drastic catchup?!

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    1. Gavin - Gers in turmoil!!!
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Pav more likely to to start than defoe and could score big against Blackpool if your chasing lead

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