Scout Notes

Scout Scribbles – International Round-Up

Daniel Sturridge fires England to victory over Denmark, with Adam Lallana supplying the assist. Robin van Persie shrugs off illness worries to play 90 minutes for Holland, with a trio of United midfielders all impressing on international duty. Brede Hangeland recovers from a weekend head knock to turn out for Norway, whilst Chelsea duo Oscar and Mohamed Salah are in the goals as Belgium take it easy on Eden Hazard:

Sturridge the Three Lions Hero

The Liverpool forward continued his outstanding season by notching England’s Wembley winner over Denmark. Whilst team-mate Luis Suarez drew a blank in Uruguay’s 1-1 draw against Austria, Sturridge – who started on the flank before moving to a central role after Wayne Rooney was replaced – grabbed the only goal for Roy Hodgson’s side, courtesy of an Adam Lallana assist.

The Scout Says: It’s 22 goals in 26 games for club and country in all competitions for Sturridge now after yet another impressive showing. With Liverpool set for the weekend off, both he and Suarez have been sold by almost 30,000 Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers, though last night’s strike will again serve a reminder of his capabilities as the Reds edge towards the kindest double Gameweek 31 of any side, with a trip to Cardiff and home clash against Sunderland bound to attract huge investment in Brendan Rodgers’ team. Lallana’s ownership continues to grow this week as Southampton ready themselves for a trip to Selhurst Park. The Southampton skipper now sits in 35% of FPL sides – the sixth most popular player in the game – and with last night’s assist maintaining the form that has harvested a goal or assist in eight of his last 12 league appearances, many face a tough decision in Gameweek 31. Mauricio Pochettino’s side face a single fixture that week – a testing trip to Tottenham – but with Newcastle, Cardiff and Villa in the subsequent four fixtures, Lallana’s consistency is likely to persuade plenty to hold or bench.

Van Persie Fitness Amongst Positives for Moyes

The Dutchman was rated a doubt for last night’s friendly against France but recovered in time to play the full 90 minutes in a 2-0 defeat in Paris. David Moyes was afforded further reason for optimism ahead of Saturday’s trip to West Brom as a trio of midfielders all turned in impressive performances. Shinji Kagawa grabbed a goal and assist in Japan’s 4-2 win over New Zealand, Antonio Valencia provided a pair of assists in Ecuador’s 4-3 triumph over Australia, whilst Marouane Fellaini notched as Belgium drew 2-2 with Ivory Coast.

The Scout Says: The van Persie news will delight his owners and would-be suitors ahead of The Hawthorns clash. One of the few legitimate captaincy contenders this coming weekend, the Dutchman has notched four times in the last five Gameweeks and will fancy his chances against a backline yet to register a clean sheet under Pepe Mel. It remains to be seen whether Kagawa and Valencia’s displays will have any effect on David Moyes’ thinking, though. With Juan Mata and Adnan Januzaj both without a midweek match, the United boss may go for fresher legs bearing in mind the weekend showdown is an early lunchtime kick-off – certainly, Mata is a guaranteed starter, leaving the rest to battle it out for the remaining starting berth on the flank.

Hangeland and Mitroglou Boost for Cottagers

Forced off against Chelsea after suffering a head knock last weekend, the centre-half returned to action in Norway’s 2-2 draw with the Czech Republic. Fulham boss Felix Magath will be delighted to hear Hangeland not only proved his fitness, but lasted the full 90 minutes and also supplied an assist. Mitroglou, who has yet to start in the league since arriving in January, stepped up his fitness levels by turning out for 60 minutes in Greece’s 2-0 defeat at the hands of South Korea.

The Scout Says: Dropped for Rene Meulensteen’s final two matches in charge, Hangeland was immediately reinstalled to the heart of the Fulham back-four upon Magath’s arrival. After helping his side to a 1-1 draw at West Brom in Gameweek 27, Hangeland lasted less than 15 minutes last weekend before a clash of heads with Kieran Richardson forced him off, with Magath stating post match that his skipper’s absence was a key factor in the 3-1 loss. Mitroglou’s only start for the London club has come courtesy of a run out for the reserves, with Magath citing a lack of match fitness as the reason behind his absence. Last night’s return to action for both players bodes well for the Cottagers’ chances ahead of a vital trip to Cardiff this Saturday lunchtime as the bottom two go head-to-head in Wales.

Blues Midfield Duo in the Goals

In a night where Eden Hazard was afforded just 28 minutes for Belgium after replacing Everton’s Kevin Mirallas off the bench, a couple of Jose Mourinho’s attacking midfielders were amongst the goals for their respective countries. Mohamed Salah notched Egypt’s second in a 2-0 win over Bosnia, whilst Oscar also found himself on the scoresheet for Brazil before being replaced by team-mate Ramires at half-time. Willian was also afforded 45 minutes by the South Americans in a 5-0 cruise over South Africa.

Hazard played down any fears of an ankle problem after he was hacked down upon his introduction to the action:

“It hurt, but I think I can play this weekend. After 20 seconds I got a kick. A nice welcome, but I’m not worried about the injury.”

The Scout Says: Hazard’s Fantasy owners will no doubt be delighted with the winger’s limited game time ahead of Saturday evening’s crucial home clash with Tottenham, whilst the fact he played the rest of the match without any problems looks assuring. In spite of his endeavours, Salah is likely to be handed a bench role at best this coming weekend as the Chelsea boss continues to ease him into the first-team picture, whilst Oscar’s strike offers optimism for his 11% of FPL owners ahead of the weekend encounter. Bearing in mind Andre Schurrle notched three times last weekend, though, the German – snapped up by over 17,000 managers this week – could well retain his place on the flank, leaving Oscar (with one goal since Gameweek 12) and Willian (one strike since Gameweek 7) to battle it out for the role in “the hole” behind a lone forward.

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683 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Pringle
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    What would you choose for GW 31?

    A. Coleman, Distin
    B. Coleman, Kolarov
    C. Kompany, Distin

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    1. ViperStripes
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      A because I have no faith in City defence

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    2. Epic Fail
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      C

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    3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      b might be interesting

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    4. Hamstergod
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      A as Kolarov is too much of a punt and city do concede in general

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    5. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      A) currently planning for that myself.

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    6. colby_
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      B. I'm not suggestion this for yourself, but I'm thinking of swinging for the fences and going Kolarov/Zabs, knowing full well both guys aren't going to play all 3 of City's postponed games.

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  2. ViperStripes
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    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Which of these players would you take a hit to get out to have more players this week (still have WC if all goes wrong)

    Nolan (0.2m)
    Suarez (0.9m)
    Sturridge (0.4m)
    Coleman (0.3m)
    Chester (0.0m)
    Silva (0.0m)

    Figure in brackets is cost to buy back

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    1. Hamstergod
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Chester and Silva, The rest are too useful and no need to loose on them.

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      1. Viper
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Agreed

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      2. ViperStripes
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        • 15 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Chester, is cheap and plays when needed, upgrading him would tie up funds, when so many expensive players have DGW's i.e. Gerrard, Yaya, Aguero

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        1. Hamstergod
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          • 12 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          maybe Alonso from Sunderland instead of him? Isn't much more expensive I believe

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      3. ViperStripes
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        • 15 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Silva - seems counter intuitive to get rid of a DGW player jsut before DGW. Would force me to play WC for GW31, when it looks better for GW34.

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        1. Hamstergod
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          • 12 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          In that case I would keep him , in any case I would keep the others you have.

          Under certain circumstances you could loose Nolan, but even thats too tricky

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          1. ViperStripes
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            • 15 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            Just 7 players this week then....

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            1. Hamstergod
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              • 12 Years
              10 years, 8 months ago

              Hmm...in any case it depends on the quality of those players.

              Theoretically what you could do is someone like Silva for Mata and then either back or keep Mata.(unless you have him already).

              It also depends on your goals, if overall ranking, having at least 5 good players is enough in my mind, plenty of people will be taking hits.

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    2. Dogba
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Chester has great fixtures in GW31. I'd hold all and grit my teeth this GW.

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    3. colby_
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Maybe Chester to Chambers, if you don't mind getting very little in return this week. Chambers isn't bad to have long term, in my opinion. Otherwise, take it on the chin this week.

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  3. Hamstergod
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    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Who is a better captain Hazard or Lallana ?

    For UFPL I would like to try Ivanovic or Fonte?

    Thoughts?

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    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Hazard and Ivan for me

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      1. Hamstergod
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        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks!

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    2. Viper
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Tempted to go with Lallana but Palace ain't conceding many. Will end up on Hazard myself most likely!

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      1. Hamstergod
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        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Thanks!

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  4. Viper
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Actually, any opinion on this?

    Gwk 29: No transfer, field 9 (1 been Puncheon so maybe 8)

    Gwk 30: Mata and Adebayor -> Yaya and Aguero, no hit.

    Gwk 31: Koscielny, Lallana and Snodgrass -> Baines, AJ and Sterling, 8 point hit.

    Leaves me with 8 dgwk players plus Boruc, Cahill and Hazard. I could lose Cahill instead of Koscielny and have 9 dgwk players alternatively..

    Would really appreciate thoughts on it kind sirs..

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    1. Hamstergod
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      29 - ok
      30 - ok
      31 - Looks ok, although Sunderlands matches aren't the best , might want to keep Lallana, he has good fixtures coming up I believe.

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      1. Viper
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        I might try and squeez Nolan in instead but don't think my funds will allow it. All depends on rises/falls leading up to it!

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        1. Hamstergod
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          • 12 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          yeah, he is probably a better option than AJ. It's always tough with a tight budget.
          Maybe similar players for lower prices, obviously less points but in some cases it could help.

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  5. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    @dogba

    Yes, i have made the nost boring transfer already

    Poz out for Bradley Johnson

    😆

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    1. Dogba
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Lol, that gets the blood rushing! 😀 If Rafael is confirmed out for a while, I see the logic in Smalling for a hit. If you're not guaranteed two games over the DGW, I'm not so sure it's worth it.

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      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        I agree

        I think i will hang onto kosc.

        Ta

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        1. Dogba
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Or get rid for free next GW when all the FA Cup shizzle is done and we know what the status on the potential replays.

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        2. Dogba
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          What do you think of

          A) AJ & Baines
          B) Yaya & Chester

          for GW31. Keep leaning towards A because of Yaya's fixtures and the fact that I hate him in FPL and I haven't owned him yet, a bit biased I suppose. Everton also has 2 DGWs compared to Chester's 1.

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          1. La Roja
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            B all day every day

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            1. Dogba
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 8 months ago

              Damn Yaya... I hear ya, thanks.

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  6. catch22
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Whos the best 1 week midfielder punt out of this bunch of no hopers
    a Paulinho
    b Ince
    c Richardson
    d Snodgrass
    e Brunt
    f Someone else (other than mata/haz/lallana)

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    1. QPR expects... glory!
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I've already got b & d to go along with those listed in f.

      Should I be enthused?

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      1. catch22
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Hard to get enthused about anything this week! Hate international weeks & to top it off only five games at weekend!

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    2. Viper
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      d id say but he has stung me plenty of times!

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      1. catch22
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Snoddy probably my fav at minute but there is just nothing jumping out at me. Have 2FT's so figure i may as well get a 10th started with one of them.

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    3. ___SQUATCH___
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I like Brunt because at 5.0 he's cheap enough to be a 5th mid that you can play this week and then probably leave him on the bench til GW34 or whenever WBA have a DGW at Sunderland without it damaging your budget too much.

      Gets a 1 week punt and an extra DGW at a later date from 1 transfer.

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      1. catch22
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        My fifth mid is noone and the extra price would mean i cant Yaya and Sergio next week, Whoever I get is going next week!

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  7. FPL Daniel
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    @Evs and all Evra lovers repost:

    What about it takes one slot for heavy hitter defender in your team? Will those money be wiser spent on :

    Chelsea defender: Terry Ivan Cahill
    Everton defender: Baines Coleman

    Can you have more than 2 high priced defenders in your team? If u go Evra you are giving up on one of the Chelsea boys or Baines/ Coleman.

    I am not so sure that Evra is better than that. He has liv and CIty next, the best offensive sides in the league

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    1. Whitman2013
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      So smalling?

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    2. Evs
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I did respond....

      I don't have a Chelsea defender. So will go...

      Evra, Coleman, Chester, Ward & Burner until after the dgw.

      I will reasses then and maybe look at another dgw def (city ?) or maybe Terry.

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    3. Berbalove
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      You can definitely have more than two heavy-hitters at the back, with all the baps flowing backwards and not that much value being found in the midfield.

      If you don't have a Chelsea or Everton defender, you might as well bring them in stead of Evra, but Evra need not be a bad choice - he has accumulated 10 CSs and has decent attacking stats (and returns).

      The fixtures and United's form (lack of) might mean the others just edge it, but those assessments swings from one week to the other...

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    4. Dr Dream
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Looks like I'm gonna have Evra, Azpi, Komps, Coleman, Shaw for now...all of which are second best to Ivan, Baines and Terry...oops...

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  8. Dogba
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    @Nick replied on last page

    B) because it has Sturridge, but I don't like Mirallas. Much prefer AJ or Sterling.

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    1. Kevin Twine
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Ta.

      You can't get enough of these Liverpool players, can you 😉

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      1. Dogba
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        They're on fire, cheap and no fixture congestion. What's not to like? 😎 Sturr has 22 goals in 28 games all told or something, it's insane. Lukaku is a beast, but he's not a poacher, he's a target man and Everton can't score a goal to save their life.

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        1. Kevin Twine
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          True. I think I'm pretty set on Aguero, Saurez, Studge now - it's just a shame that my team value sucks really as it holds up the midfield a bit. If Sterling can get regular gametime though then it prob isn't an issue tbf.

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          1. Dogba
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            Been playing everything for a while, I'm not too worried about him, but you never know if Lucas gets fit.

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      2. Dogba
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        What do you think of

        A) AJ & Baines
        B) Yaya & Chester

        for GW31. Keep leaning towards A because of Yaya's fixtures and the fact that I hate him in FPL and I haven't owned him yet, a bit biased I suppose.

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        1. Kevin Twine
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          B, definitely.

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        2. Kevin Twine
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          I haven't owned Yaya all season and it's pretty much ruined my season, tbh, lol. Sometimes you've just got to cut your losses and this is a prime example, imo. His ownership is so big that if he goes ape shit in the double then you are potentially screwed. Depends on your ML's though, of course. Everyone in my ML has him so it's just a stop gap effectively - too risky to go without.

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          1. Dogba
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            Good point about the MLs, I'll see what brother does, he's currently leading by 20 points.

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  9. Brian (Not the Messiah)
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Now that adam is out I'm struggling with who to bring in as my 5th mid. I already have: Snodgrass,Hazard,Mata,Lallana

    with £9.0 mil in the bank.

    any ideas?

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    1. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      For this week: Brunt

      Long term: Gerrard (not sure if he's more than 9.0 now)

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      1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Westbrom play United, surely there's a better option?

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        1. Al Bundy
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Everyone score against United. And there arent many options in the other sides, unless youre willing to gamble on Oscar finding his form.

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    2. Viper
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Ince?

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  10. FPL Daniel
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Sterling 5.8m
    Gerrard 9.1m

    That is 3.3m difference. Is it worth?

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    1. Dogba
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I'd wager no, but his points this season and last is somewhat against me. Penalties galore. I'd still go Sterling and splash elsewhere.

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    2. catch22
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Gerrard is definitely worth the money over sterling IMO but assuming you have SAS like everyone else, your third player from liverpool should be sterling given his price, he's by far the best midfield option in his price range. You can play him every week an he will allow you to load upgrade someone like ade>aguero or Azpil>Terry etc. my plan is to do Mata /ade/gerrard to Yaya Aguero Sterling Next week.

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    3. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Yes. Gerrard consistenty gets the points, whereas sterling scores in bursts.

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  11. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Sturridge -> RVP(c) worth a hit?

    Will most likely wildcard Danny back in GW31.

    Terry, Ivanovic, Whittaker
    Hazard, Lallana, Snodgrass, Puncheon
    Lambert

    Szczesny, Davis, B Davies, Demel, Mirallas, Suarez, Sturridge
    Bank 3.7m, 0 freebies, 1 WC

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    1. Viper
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Im so so tempted to put money on that game ending 1-1 so I don't see much for RVP but with a WC to hand i don't see why not!

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  12. Whitman2013
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    is evra worth the extra 1.4m over smalling and 0.7 over vidic?
    is januzaj a good punt?

    any united pros?

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    1. Grounderz
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Evra's definitely worth the extra. Van Persie, Rooney and Mata will be the only ones I would invest for the DGW.

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    2. In Like Flynn.
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Yes
      Not imo
      Best ask Rooney.

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    3. Whitman2013
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      cheers guys

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  13. Viper
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Thought we might get one or two fallers this week of potential Gwk 31 player like Yaya, Nolan etc.

    Have the casuals copped on? 😯

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    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Maybe, Yaya was dropping like a stone and then he just slowed almost to a halt.

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      1. catch22
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Thik C1Cup goal stopped people from selling!

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        1. Sess!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Pretty much this.

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  14. Spencer
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    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    I have just enough funds to WC to this squad:

    Boruc / McGregor
    Azpilicueta / Chambers / Chester / Baker / Coleman
    Gerrard / Osman / Hazard / Yaya Touré / Jedinak
    Sturridge / Agüero / Suárez

    Problem is there's likely to be price changes until i do (GW31). And then I'll be left with a team with very little flexibility.

    What do you think?

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    1. Evs
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      I would get shot of Gerrard and Osman.

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      1. Get up ya bum
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Agree with this. Sterling and AJ and upgrade Jedi

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        1. Spencer
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 13 Years
          10 years, 8 months ago

          Lovely. Thanks guys (Dogba too down there).

          This is looking much better and some cash in the bank too!

          Boruc / McGregor
          Azpilicueta / Chambers / Chester / Ward / Coleman
          Sterling / Johnson / Hazard / Yaya Touré / Puncheon
          Sturridge / Agüero / Suárez

          0 FT, £1.9m in the bank.

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          1. Evs
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            • 15 Years
            10 years, 8 months ago

            Better I think...

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            1. Spencer
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              • 13 Years
              10 years, 8 months ago

              Lovely jubbly. Hopefully things go to plan...

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    2. Dogba
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      It looks good... Osman can be downgraded to Sterling though giving you more flexibility (and a better option IMO).

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      1. Dogba
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Oh you got Gerrard. AJ is a decent option instead of him no? Sterling & AJ instead of Gerrie and Osman gives you a lot of cash and doesn't seem like a big downgrade to me.

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    3. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Osman? Feeling very punty are we?

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      1. Spencer
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        • 13 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        I do like a bit of a punt. But maybe that defence is already too much of one!

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  15. Smalling Stats
    applebonkers
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    • 15 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    of the past 20 games smalling has started 15. of the other 5 he was injured for 2 and came off the bench in 3.
    the run includes starting 10 of the last 11, and all of the last 5.

    start 1: RB v stoke with rafael on the bench, no cbs on the bench
    start 2: RB v arsenal with no defenders on the bench
    start 3: RB v cardiff with just no rbs or cbs on the bench
    start 4: RB v tottenham with rafael on the bench
    start 5: CB v everton with evans on the bench
    start 6: CB v west ham with no rbs or cbs on the bench
    start 7: CB v hull with vidic on the bench
    start 8: RB v norwich with fabio on the bench
    start 9: RB v tottenham with ferdinand on the bench
    start 10: CB v swansea with no rbs or cbs on the bench
    start 11: CB v cardiff no rbs or cbs on the bench
    start 12: RB v stoke with rafael on the bench
    start 13: CB v fulham with ferdinand on the bench
    start 14: CB v arsenal with ferdinand on the bench
    start 15: RB v palace with no rbs or cbs on the bench

    sub apps:
    came on for rafael at fulham, evans and vidic started cb
    came on for rafael at chelsea, evans and vidic started cb

    champions league:
    RB with evans and fabio on the bench
    CB with jones on the bench
    came on for rafael with evans and jones cb
    RB with jones on the bench
    RB with no defenders on the bench
    injured
    RB with no defenders on the bench

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    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Awesome work, thanks for this.

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    2. Brian (Not the Messiah)
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      big text = hulk 😛

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    3. Dogba
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Conclusion: Moyes likes Smalling and he's likely to see continued high amounts of gametime?

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      1. Berbalove
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Alternative conclusion: Rafael has been injuried a lot this season.

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    4. Whitman2013
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      hmm... good points but is he likely to get the cs's?

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    5. Evs
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      Cheers ab, so what's your conclusion on him 🙂 ?

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      1. applebonkers
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        if vidic evans and rafael are fit i'd make him 50% at best to start.
        if ferdinand is one of 2 other fit CBs that are fit then smalling likely to start (regardless of rafael).
        if jones is one of 2 other fit CBs then smalling likely to start (regardless of rafael) as even if it would be 50-50 smalling is the fit and settled one currently, jones coming back from injury.

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    6. applebonkers
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      RB ahead of rafael 3 times (twice v stoke maybe important there, although once v spurs too)
      rafael has played rb ahead of him 3 times

      CB ahead of evans once
      evans has played cb ahead of him 3 times

      CB ahead of vidic once
      vidic has played cb ahead of him twice

      CB ahead of ferdinand twice
      ferdinand yet to play cb ahead of him in this run

      CB ahead of jones once
      jones has played cb ahead of him once

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    7. applebonkers
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      there's probably more context in there such as players who normally start having a game on the bench when just back from injury

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    8. applebonkers
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      missed one of his 3 sub apps:

      the first of that 20 match spell. came on for rooney on 87mins v southampton. back 4 was evra, evans, jones, rafael.

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    9. applebonkers
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      another thing to note is if he doesn't start moyes likes to bring him on at the end. can be a good thing in gw29 or in one of the dgw, every point counts there. but elsewhere would mean a 1 pointer keeping a sub on the bench

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    10. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      you forgot to factor in

      Smalling = voodoo master

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  16. Brian (Not the Messiah)
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    stoke defense any good at the moment?

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  17. Whitman2013
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    10 years, 8 months ago

    hows this team for this week?

    Marshall
    Ward Azpi
    Eriksen haz lallana
    ade lambert

    (nolan kos kol sterling sturridge chester mannone)

    1ft 5.1m in the bank...

    do i bring anyone in? or swap eriksen? is this team good to go and let the ft roll... as it seems like united or no one.

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  18. Winter_is_coming
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    10 years, 8 months ago

    Newcaste defender for DGW 31 is must have? Which of my defender`s swap if yes?

    My other defence for 31 (play 3): Coleman, Ivanovic, M.Olsson, Shaw, Ward

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    1. Whitman2013
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      10 years, 8 months ago

      what? really why?

      I am toying with:

      Evra/vidic/smalling
      Kolarov (as i own him)
      kos (as i own him)
      chester (as i own him)
      baines/coleman
      williamson/dummett
      collins/demel...

      these are who i am wanting or looking at and just dont know what to do hah

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    2. SnowPea
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      10 years, 8 months ago

      Was actually thinking about this myself - not necessarily a must-have, but both of their DGW fixtures are at home, so there must be a CS in there somewhere. 😀

      Dummett seems a cheap option (also has attacking potential) - only worry is that he is a rotation risk with Santon...

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    3. SnowPea
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      10 years, 8 months ago

      But to actually answer your question - potentially Ward --> Dummett? Seems pretty solid.

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    1. Balotellitubbies
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      🙄

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      1. Demí
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        10 years, 8 months ago

        😆

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