Moving Target

Moving Target – Robert Snodgrass

Having snapped up Jake Livermore from Tottenham last month, Steve Bruce continued to strengthen Hull City’s midfield by acquiring Robert Snodgrass from Norwich City. The 26-year-old arrives at the KC Stadium on a three-year contract in a deal believed to be in the region of £7m and makes his way back to the Premier League less than two months after dropping down into the Championship with the relegated Canaries:

Talking to the Hull official website upon completion of the deal, the Scot was clearly relieved to be handed a second opportunity in the English top-flight as the Tigers attempt to improve upon last term’s 16th place finish:

“After speaking to the owners and the manager, I was desperate to come here. I’m ready for a new chapter and I’m delighted that it’s going to come with Hull City. Having had two years of playing in the Premier League, it is where I want to be. Every player will tell you that they want to play in the top flight and I’m delighted that I can continue to do that.”

The History

Born and bred in Glasgow, Snodgrass displayed a single-mindedness as a youngster by turning down an apprenticeship at boyhood club Celtic and a trial with Barcelona to sign for Livingston instead. Handed his debut in 2004-05, he proceeded to score six goals in 42 appearances over two Scottish Premier League seasons before his club were relegated to Division One. Snodgrass played six times before picking up a metatarsal injury and, upon recovering, dropped down a division to help his rehabilitation, notching on five occasions in 12 games for Stirling Albion.

The following season saw the Scot establish himself as a key player for Livingston and, after netting nine times in 31 matches, was snapped up by Leeds ahead of 2008-09. In his first two seasons at Elland Club, Snodgrass’ impact helped the club climb out of League One into the Championship by serving up 16 goals and 12 assists in 86 appearances. Having delivered six goals and eight assists in his first year in the Championship, Snodgrass stepped up another level and delivered 13 goals and 15 assists in 43 appearances over 2011-12, winning the Player of the Year awards from both his team-mates and the club’s fans.

With many Premier League suitors circling, Snodgrass opted to sign for Norwich in July 2012.The Scot made his way onto Fantasy managers’ radars after serving up six goals and eight assists in his first season in the English top-flight but a total of six strikes and two assists in 2013-14 wasn’t enough to prevent the Canaries from dropping into the Championship. At international level, Snodgrass made his debut for Scotland back in 2011 and has gone on to fire three goals in 16 appearances.

The Prospects

There’s no doubt Snodgrass’ arrival will give Bruce’s side a much-needed boost in creativity for the season ahead, both domestically and in the Europa League. Hull scored just 38 times in 2013-14 – the fourth worst record in the Premier League – and their manager will be more than aware that, if they are to avoid the drop this time around, improvements in the final third are essential.

Although Snodgrass mustered just two assists last term, the stats show that his frequency of key passes actually quickened in his second year with Norwich. In 2012/13, he managed 66 key passes from 3,182 minutes – an average of 48.2 minutes per chance created – compared to 67 key passes (the same number as Steven Gerrard, for example) over 2,704 minutes last term, or an average of 40.4 minutes. Given that Tom Huddlestone was the most impressive Hull midfielder with an average of 56.8 minutes per key pass, it’s obvious that Snodgrass’ installation is clearly a step in the right direction and could turn out to be a masterstroke as Bruce looks to provide more ammunition for front two Shane Long and Nikica Jelavic.

Likely to be handed a major share of corners and set-pieces, the Scot’s dead-ball ability could bring him back onto our Fantasy radars – providing he remains reasonably priced across the Fantasy games. A of 6cost.2 in the recently-released Sky Sports game certainly bodes well for Fantasy managers looking to invest in the former Norwich playmaker and if he comes in around the 6.0 or 6.5 mark in Fantasy Premier League (FPL), his underlying stats certainly indicate he’s likely to prove the best route into Bruce’s midfield.

In terms of position, Snodgrass offers the Tigers options right across the attacking midfield areas. A reprisal of his right wing role for Leeds and Norwich could be on the cards and with a fit-again Robbie Brady on the opposite flank, Bruce’s options out wide will take a turn for the better. Tactically, the Hull boss rolled out a three-man backline on a number of occasions last term, with Ahmed Elmohamady as right wing-back, but the Egyptian is perhaps more likely to be utilised as a right-back in a four-man defence in order to accommodate Snodgrass further up the pitch.

After mustering just one win and a single draw across the last eight league fixtures of 2013/14, the release of next term’s Premier League fixture list affords Bruce’s side reason for early optimism. Over the first five Gameweeks of the new campaign, Hull square up to QPR, Stoke, Villa, West Ham and Newcastle – a run of matches which could allow the Tigers the chance of a quick start and, if his new team-mates can tuck away the numerous opportunities he will surely provide, bring Snodgrass back into our Fantasy plans once again.

Further Reference

Robert Snodgrass Wikipedia

Robert Snodgrass Transfer Markt Page

Robert Snodgrass You Tube Highlights

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  1. It’s A Joke
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    Regarding Sanchez: LFC offer 170k/pw Arse 140k/pw

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    1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
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      why would they offer so much more?

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      1. Billy Gilmore
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        Because he'd rater go to Arsenal.

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        1. Billy Gilmore
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          *rather

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      2. It’s A Joke
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        'Cos they can. Suarez leaving gives them 200k to play with. And if the palyer is all about the $ then he may go there. Not that that would make me happy if I were a Liverpool fan, but if I was an Arsenal, and he signed for Arsenal, it'd show the guy is more than about the dough.

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        1. Somalion
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          I think part of it may be involving CL opportunities as well. Arsenal have shown they can consistently get it while Pool are only at the start of that battle so it would make sense for the Gunners to get away with offering a bit less.

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          1. It’s A Joke
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            Yeah, very true. I guess it all comes to the manager convincing him and the fact that London is way cooler than Liverpool in the eyes of non-natives.

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            1. Licky
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              I don't know about money or CL, I think its more about London, Arsenal haven't done much in recent years either apart from qualify, and I don't think you can definitively say Arsenal have higher aspirations than Liverpool. Shame, I think he would have fit in seamlessly at Liverpool. Wages wise I think Liverpool need a player to fill the Suarez void so they'll try their hardest to entice him.

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              1. Somalion
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                It's not even about aspirations, it's about what is observable. If I'm a big talent being forced to leave my CL playing club I want it to be for another CL club. Now if I look at Pool vs Arsenal I see one with consistent CL chances, the other is just back in the competition. What's more, that one is just about to lose their star striker. So I could understand it in some regards.

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                1. Licky
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                  I can understand that, what I can't is the apparent inability of some footballers to actually think about the situation, for pretty much the entire Premier League era Liverpool have had poor ownership, and was never built up commercially rather foolishly, so you can understand Liverpool's difficulty, Arsenal seem to be going nowhere under Wenger and competition is heating up in the League, Wengers stubbornness cost them last year, it could well continue to do so. Disappointing that players just no longer care for the project.

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                  1. Somalion
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                    Aye there is certainly that aspect of it I must agree!

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            2. Somalion
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              Absolutely, definitely seems to play a big part in it I agree!

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              1. Licky
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                I could never understand that though, a footballers career is only so long, there's plenty of time in retirement to sit back on a nice beach somewhere, so why take location into account so much? Unless it was like a really dangerous place.

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                1. Somalion
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                  I think it's partially to do with being a celebrity, in London there's be quite a bit of glitz and glam. I absolutely agree with you though, unless there's family there or as you say danger I don't get it.

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    2. Blue Lion
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      And he'll go to Juve finally.

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      1. It’s A Joke
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        That's where his heart is set, but they just don't have the cash at present.

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  2. Christina.
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    Anyone (c) a defender in fox?

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    1. GreenWindmill
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      Nah, too hard to predict the clean sheets (for me) and with bonus points being given qualitatively rather than quantatively defenders seldom get a look in.

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      1. Billy Gilmore
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        That's a good point re bonus. Usually a GKer or star player.

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      2. Christina.
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        I wish I (c) Luiz this week.

        I wish I owned him...

        😕

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        1. Billy Gilmore
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          I wish I captained Hummels. I benched him for my quadruple dutch...

          😕

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          1. Christina.
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            lol

            I saw you fecked up your team with your "wild thing".

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            1. Billy Gilmore
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              Complete disaster. Bloody frogs! 😡

              lol

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        2. Jafalad
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          Oi!:mad:

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  3. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
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    https://vine.co/v/MPujArqpnb0

    still gutted they are out

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    1. Epic Fail
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      Not to worry. They'll be on Strictly Come Dancing next.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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        😆

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  4. roscola
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    Does anyone think we'll know for sure whether Gago will get his place back? Di Maria being out could cause some kind of tactical re-think or something.

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    1. It’s A Joke
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      Too many risks for me.

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      1. roscola
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        Yeah, I guess. Playing second rules it out as a punt even. Damn.

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    2. President John F. Keninnsie
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      Looks like either Perez or Rodriguez will replace Di Maria as they're more like-for-like replacements. If Gago comes in for him then they'd probably play a narrow 4-3-3 which I think would struggle against Netherlands' gameplay with their wing backs.

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      1. roscola
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        Hmmm, cheers Innsie. Perez came on for Di Maria last game, didn't he? Any reason to think he isn't first choice?

        I've got 4.5 to spend on my last mid and I'd really like to avoid to tedium of Wijnaldum.

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        1. President John F. Keninnsie
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          10 years, 3 months ago

          Yeah Perez came on for him which suggests he'll be his replacement.

          I'd just get Wijnaldum Rosco, he got 7 points last game and the chances are you won't use him if your other players do well. It'll also give you another 1m to beef up your defence or forwards.

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          1. roscola
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            Fair enough. Cheers fella. Perez only got 4 points in 57 minutes so a full game doesn't look like being more than 6-7 points anyway.

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  5. kalmoffit
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    10 years, 3 months ago

    Missed most of the first half of Arg-Bel game, had traffic problems returning from The Tour de Yorkshire. What I saw of Lavezzi looked good though, anyone else putting him in their teams?

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    1. Willis.
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      Won't start next match.

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      1. Epic Fail
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        Has he even done anything so far?

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  6. ADucksBehind
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    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Hows this?

    Neuer

    Hummels (C) Boeteng Dante Maicon Garay De Vrij

    Khedira Fernandinho Mascherano Wijnaldum

    Muller Messi Robben

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    1. Pards Against Humanity
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      Pretty standard. Prefer Lahm over Khedira and Rojo over Maicon.

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      1. Epic Fail
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        Basically, you prefer your team.

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        1. Pards Against Humanity
          • 13 Years
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          Yes, is that a crime?

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      2. ADucksBehind
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        Don't fancy Lahm when hes full back and have Garay

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    2. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 10 Years
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      Not sure if Maicon will start, and he offers very little in terms of blocked shots and recovered balls.

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    3. Jafalad
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      I would gamble and load up on players from the two teams the most likely to reach the final I.e. Dutch and Germans.

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      1. ADucksBehind
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        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Well I have 5 Germans

        Whats the logic behind loading up on Dutch and Germans?

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        1. Jafalad
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          They will make the final so instead of balancing your team out with players from all 4 teams, select players from the 2 teams most likely to win. Do this esp if you are lowly ranked.

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  7. Fantasy Warping Reality
    GreenWindmill
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    Anyone else feel there are certain players whose real life footballing worth is over/underestimated around here as a result of their FPL performances?

    Ones which leap out at me as overrated are certain defenders with an attacking threat - Caulker/Kolarov *ducks* but I'm sure the same is true across all positions - I don't hold Lukaku in such high regard as many seem to for example.

    I'm sure FPL warps opinions.

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      I feel the same. However, my opinion differs where Caulker is concerned.

      Having seen him about six times, I think he is rather good.

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      1. President John F. Keninnsie
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        I think Caulker is good too, and he's only going to get better.

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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          Indeed! 🙂

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      2. GreenWindmill
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        Fair enough, it's all personal opinion obviously, I think Caulker gets a disproportionate level of love due to being aerially dominant whilst other defensive aspects of his game are lacking. He couldn't break into the Spurs team and then got relegated with a team whose defence was a shambles.

        As I say, all personal opinion though 🙂

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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          And Spurs defence last Season?

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          1. GreenWindmill
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            What of it? It was average - I put that down mainly to the silly shuffling in the manager's seat than a lack of Steven Caulker. He wasn't a factor in previously better defences.

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            1. Somalion
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              Don't forget playing a high line with Dawson there, doomed to failure from day one 😉

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              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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                This ^^^.

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              2. GreenWindmill
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                True, true, Dawson has some admirable talents, being able to turn and run is not one of them!

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      1. GreenWindmill
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        😆 You love that gif!

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        1. Billy Gilmore
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          It's a damn good gif!

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    3. Somalion
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      I agree.

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    4. Jafalad
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      Yep. David Batty comes to mind.

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      1. GreenWindmill
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        I bloody loved David Batty.

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        1. Jafalad
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          Utter rubbish in FPL though.

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          1. GreenWindmill
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            Not a game that rewards the combative defensive midfielder role unfortunately. Bet he'd have been ace in the McD's game.

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    5. Willis.
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      Yes. Yaya and Gerrard are overrated.

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      1. Heydudes13
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        I agree. Especially Stevie slip Gerrard. Eurgh.

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    6. Holmes
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      I will go with Ozil.

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      1. GreenWindmill
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        Over or underrated in real life?

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    7. Licky
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      Henderson. Enough said really.

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      1. GreenWindmill
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        One for the underrated pile I assume?

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    8. M Heaney
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      How about Rooney?

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    9. applebonkers
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      thought this for a few years. caulker was genuinely horrible in every cardiff game i saw last season, and that's into double figures. i'm nervy thinking players have 'made-it' after a good season or half season so i guess at the same time i can't write caulker off after just 1 bad season.

      one figure i've always wondered about yet never really discussed is dempsey. he's an absolute hero among fpl circles yet i'm curious how he's viewed outside those circles. other examples are guys like lescott i guess.

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  8. Bubz
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    Nice beard

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      Why, thank you! 😉

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    2. Epic Fail
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      I haven't got a beard.

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      1. 7shadesofsmoke
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        Pirlo has. A magnificent one.

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        1. Epic Fail
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          That's not a beard. It's a work of art.

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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            Not as good as mine. 😛

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            1. Heydudes13
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              Yours is particularly snazzy.

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              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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                😀

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      2. Bubz
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        What kind of man are you 😯

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    3. roscola
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      • 12 Years
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      How very dare you! My love for my wife is very real, thank you very much

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      1. GreenWindmill
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        😆

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  9. Somalion
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    Diego Poyet having passed a medical with West Ham has apparently agreed to personal terms. Al that is left is a fee to be agreed but he has travelled to France with the squad for pre season training.

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    1. Billy Gilmore
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      Gus' son?

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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        Yep! 🙂

        Was at Charlton.

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      2. Somalion
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        Yep!

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      Wey-Hey!!! 😀

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      1. Somalion
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        Very good prospect indeed! I know there's been criticism of BFS but I tip my hat to some of the signings he's putting together!

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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          *grits teeth*

          So do I.

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          1. Somalion
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            😉 soon you'll learn to love him 😛

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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              You go too far!!! 😡 😀

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              1. Somalion
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                😆

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    3. Somalion
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      Oh and Ashley Cole had arrived in Roma.

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      1. Somalion
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        Has! F**king autocorrect.

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  10. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
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    I think I've figured out why most women live longer than men. Most women don't marry other women.

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    1. Jafalad
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      I'm trying to work out the logic to your argument 😕

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      1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
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        really?

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      2. Zep
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        I think he's suggesting that it's really hard to live with another woman...

        Which is sometimes true...

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        1. Zep
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          Another woman, that didn't come out right... 😀

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    2. Bubz
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      Lol this just sounds homophobic. But I understand what you meant 😉

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  11. Christina.
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    Ok, so Luiz won't keep a CS and won't score for the turd game in a row.

    So who is going to score that single goal(I can see a 1-1 or 1-0 in both games) and mop up the boners in Fox?

    I want differentials.

    NOW!

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    1. President John F. Keninnsie
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      You'll have to wait for my article to be posted.

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      1. Christina.
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        🙄

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      Luiz.

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      1. Christina.
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        Helllooooo bigboy!

        I didn't recognize you!

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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          Hello, Tina. 🙂

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    3. Jafalad
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      Schneider readily comes to mind.

      Kroos, Muller for the Germans.

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      1. Christina.
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        Bloody Rvp(c) was my trump last game. He missed a sitter.

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        1. Jafalad
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          Mine too. Still a decent diff for semis if you think the Dutch will make it through (which I suspect you do)

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          1. Christina.
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            I don't have a choice, WC was wasted in GW 2. 😆

            I actually think this is the end of the road for the "kaaskoppe".

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            1. Jafalad
              • 14 Years
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              Hope not. Argies in the final is unthinkable.

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    4. Heydudes13
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      Klose!

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    5. Holmes
      • 11 Years
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      Oscar will score

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  12. #WinterIsNotComing
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    who starts in place of silva with luiz?

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    1. Pards Against Humanity
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      Dante I believe, but I'd wait until lineups are confirmed before the game

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  13. Epic Fail
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    • 14 Years
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    7Shades et al. Doesn't seem Lerner is going anywhere any time soon...

    http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3966872,00.html

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    1. Epic Fail
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      That worked well.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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        What's in a name? 😉

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        1. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          I do it on purpose because of my name 😎

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            😀

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      2. Billy Gilmore
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Villa have horrible URLs. So not link friendly.

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    2. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      http://bit.ly/1qNsPyP

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Sooo ... the usual load of bollocks. Onanist.

        I wish that we had never discovered America.

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        1. 7shadesofsmoke
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          so do the indigenous people.

          http://i.imgur.com/Gu716.jpg

          Love that article.

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        2. 7shadesofsmoke
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          so do the indigenous people

          http://i.imgur.com/Gu716.jpg

          I love that quote 😀

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          1. Heydudes13
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Quite it article 7shades?! Come on you can't do this to me!!

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            1. Heydudes13
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 3 months ago

              Cheers iPhone. 🙄

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            2. 7shadesofsmoke
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 3 months ago

              ?

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          2. 7shadesofsmoke
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            ... so much that i posted it twice 😳

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    3. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      yes, i just heard the statement on SSN.

      This could cripple us if he hangs around. We are in limbo now, he won't invest in the squad because he's trying to shift it.

      I feel for Lambert. He's got to get these players motivated and confident ahead of a really difficult start.

      the last few years were tough, but i never genuinely feared for our future. Now i am getting worried.

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      1. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Aye it's ridiculous. More than likely another relegation battle coming.

        I do find it surprising that no buyers are coming forward though. Such a big club that can be bought for peanuts. In theory a club that has much more potential than Man City ever did before their takeover.

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        1. 7shadesofsmoke
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          but do you think Lerner is struggling for money? I bet he has loans up to his eyeballs against the club's assets and depreciation could make it hard to sell?

          He's might not be able to get the sort of money he needs to clear his own debts so he's stuck with negative equity.

          Like you say, we have a rich heritage and bags of potential for a sugar daddy owner to work with. This shouldn't be a complicated sale.

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

    What formation are you going for in Sky now 3-4-3 is available? Will it change from your last year team?

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    1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      my draft is 4-5-1

      cannot afford more than one decent striker

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        WOW! I have just done the same. This after you asked me on the last page. I thought I ought to put something together.
        Also checking out last year's points comparing top defender to cheap striker.

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        1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          yeah this was my thought process. hard to afford a chelsea def and coleman with a good strikeforce

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    2. Zep
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I've got a 3-5-2 right now...

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        That's what I had last year. But last year we had Suarez. Currently toying with 4-5-1.
        Much I suppose will depend on whether a cheap striker pops up with loads of points early on and looks like maintaining it.

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  15. Valar(Keith)
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Sigh Snodgrass.. ive made a habit of startin an fpl season with u. dont let me down again!

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    1. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Not quite FPL material. Not cheap enough for the mediocre returns he gives us.

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Snap. Well put Jafalad. Watch him steam away with points now I've bad mouthed him too.

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    2. In Like Flynn.
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I asked about him on the last page Valar, comment 4 if you want to check what a few said there.

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    3. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Kicked him out for one more Chelsea player, last year. I got lucky.

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  16. Jebiga
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    fernandinho or luiz gustavo ?

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    1. roscola
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Fernandinho scored more in his only full game than Gustavo did in any of his (I think) so probably Fernandinho. The fouling could be a problem though, can't see him getting away with half his Colombian game antics this time round.

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  17. King H
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Who to replace Neymar...

    Higuain
    Oscar
    Hulk
    Aguero
    Willian
    Snieder
    Ozil
    Klose
    Fred
    Shurrle

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    1. ADucksBehind
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Ozil for me

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      1. King H
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        It's for The Sun Dream Team .. so am really looking for people who will score .. as they don't score any assists . Brutal I know. It's my work league. Tryed to convince them to play the Fox game but they didn't listen. Sitting at the top of the league anyway 😉

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    2. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Looks like an FFS poll 😉

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      1. King H
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Hahaha ... Thought somebody would say that .. am only allowed 1 transfer .. am thinking Aguero might just break his duck

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  18. Twitter-Twello
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Cesar (with Cillesen) or Schurrle (with Messi and Muller) ?

    Which one should i go for?

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    1. King H
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Gotta be Messi and Muller

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  19. Somalion
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Ugh I really thought relegation would be the end of Snodgrass being an FPL option.

    Looks like another season of "Snod(C) punt?" and the all too well known "Snodgrass :("

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    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Im one Snoddys biggest fans but im not touching him until Hull are out of Europe

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      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        I'm not touching full stop. 😉

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Let them eat cake.

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      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        😥 I want cake!

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        1. Twitter-Twello
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Cake Cake Cake Cake Cake Cake Cake Cake ...

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    3. Bubz
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      "Snodgrass misses sitter"

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      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        "Why do I even have Snodgrass?!?!" Followed next week by "Snodgrass or Hazard?"

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        1. Bubz
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          😆

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        2. Bubz
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          "Snodgrass highest for attacking threat this week, surely a good option for his easy game this weekend?"

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          1. Somalion
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Oh my Christ if I read that sentence once more this season I will spit acid!! "Such a great attacking threat" my absolute bollocks!!!

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  20. Evs
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    • 15 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Lads, I need some help here with the 1 and only transfer available in Sun Dream team.

    Should I shift out Neymar or Hames Rod ?

    For context, other forwards are Messi & Rvp whilst other mids are Muller & Robben

    Money at stake, so any help appreciated 🙂

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    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      So, looks like you had a good time in the pub with the FFS boys?

      Why Tiger?

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      1. Evs
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        • 15 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Wasn't just about the pub, we did have have meeting all afternoon - but the I did enjoy the pub.... Your right 😉

        'Why tiger' - huh ?

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        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          The Thai beer on the pics....

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          1. Evs
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            • 15 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Ahh I see.

            That was early on, switched to the Rum based cocktails after that (I wasn't alone !)

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          2. GreenWindmill
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            *Singapore

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            1. Christina.
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 3 months ago

              My bad, I had them with Singha in Thailand.

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            2. Billy Gilmore
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 3 months ago

              Thai-ger
              Singha-pore

              Somebody got something mixed up along the way...

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              1. Christina.
                • 14 Years
                10 years, 3 months ago

                lol

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    2. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Not so much an issue of who best to remove as they'll both score zero, who would be the potential replacements and which position scores best? (Not playing the game so no idea 🙂 )

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      1. King H
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Higuain
        Oscar
        Hulk
        Aguero
        Willian
        Snieder
        Ozil
        Klose
        Fred
        Shurrle

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        1. GreenWindmill
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Hmm, I have a bit of a soft spot for Higuain personally - brought him in for the Fox game last week which worked out nicely.

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      2. Evs
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        • 15 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Yes, sorry - that's what I meant.... 😆

        Who should in bring in 🙂

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    3. King H
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I am in the EXACT same boat .. I was thinking Higuain in for Neymar .. other option is to play Oscar and go 4-4-2

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      1. Evs
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        • 15 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah me too, but with my 6 Dutch players plus messi (and not one Brazilian) it seems all my players will go in the one semi final

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        1. Heydudes13
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Muller then?

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          1. Evs
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Already have muller and Robben.

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            1. Heydudes13
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 3 months ago

              Oh, read the post wrong then. 😳

              Given your predicament. Klose or Kroos/Schurrle. I know you and the MJ lot don't like punts but this seems the best option.

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          2. King H
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            He already has Muller

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        2. King H
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          I have 4 Dutch .. no Brazilians .. think am gonna bring in Oscar or Willian and go 4-4-2

          What's ur thoughts on Aguero or Higuain

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          1. Evs
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Aguero too risky, have to go with certainty of starts.

            I'm same as you Higuain v Oscar.

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            1. King H
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 3 months ago

              Coin toss .. remember we get points for 3rd place play off . Am thinking Oscar might be rested if Brazil get put out of semis ?

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          2. King H
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Romero
            Blind Di Rij Howedes Sakho
            Muller JRod Robben
            Messi Neymar Rvp

            That's my team just now !.

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  21. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Watch someone like Klose or Hulk burning us this week in fox.

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    1. Heydudes13
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Considering Hulk strongly. Am in the minority that think he's played well and looked dangerous.

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      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        I might opt for Fred.

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    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Klose already burned me last week in McD

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  22. Tinmen
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Who is better for the run in folks??

    Higuain
    RvP

    Considering they will both play 2 games..
    Sun Dream Team

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  23. Blue Lion
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    I think Chelsea must pay 60 for Pogba.
    This gives Juve ,the cash to buy Sanchez.....Liverpool & Arsenal trolled!
    They won't sell Vidal then....United trolled!
    Totally worth it. 😆

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    1. Somalion
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      None of that will happen.

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    2. Licky
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      They'd probably opt to sign Markovic to further troll Liverpool.

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  24. Somalion
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Chris Baird signing complete for West Brom.

    Looking like they're really committed to getting relegated!

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    1. Heydudes13
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      They're at odds of 4.00 last time I checked...

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      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        I'm not a gambling man but I think I'll put money on it.

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      2. In Like Flynn.
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        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        I can't find anything better than 3/1

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        1. Billy Gilmore
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          4.00 is 3/1

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          1. In Like Flynn.
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            😳 Serves me right for living in the 19th century.

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        2. Heydudes13
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          3/1 IS 4.00.

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          1. In Like Flynn.
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            😳 Thanks Dudes, just realised.

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            1. Heydudes13
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 3 months ago

              Haha no worries.

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          2. Heydudes13
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Stakes included in the decimal.

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    2. Dino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Didn't they sign lescott as well?

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      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        That they did!

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        1. Dino
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          That is some decent defensive experience they have taken on then. I don't know how good they will be as an attacking force but from what I have read about the manager he is a safety first pragmatic sort so they could be a decent bet defensively for fpl points?

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          1. In Like Flynn.
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Could be a decent bet each week for a No-goalscorer bet.

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            1. Dino
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 3 months ago

              Very possibly. Depending on the cost of their keepers I was looking at a possible rotation of villa and wba as there really isn't much in the line of nice cheap rotations for the promoted teams. I think it will either be that or one expensive gk and a non playing one.

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        2. In Like Flynn.
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Lescott £5.4 in Sky. Is that good?

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  25. Darsh
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Is Di Maria fit to face Netherlands?

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    1. Evs
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I would say it very unlikely given the reports I have read.

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    2. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Ruled out as far as I know.

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    3. roscola
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Nope. Perez came on for him in the last game so may be first choice replacement, but Maxi Rodriguez has a chance.

      Since they place second, we won't know lineups and it's probably not worth risking it, especially since neither are particularly amazing.

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      1. roscola
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        *play second

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  26. LSONG
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Chance Lucas Biglia plays for the Argies this round? 11points in his only game!

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      He got 5 points.

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      1. LSONG
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Apologizes, must have been mistaken.

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    2. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      He came on as a sub in every one of their previous matches 😕

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      1. LSONG
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Apologizes, must have been mistaken.

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      2. Demí
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Apart from the last match, which he started.

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        1. President John F. Keninnsie
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Yeah I meant previous as in before the last match.

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    3. roscola
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Not 11 points for that one game, I don't think. He played a tiny few minutes in every game beforehand so max 7 points from his only full game. Still an option at 5m if we knew he'd start. But we can't know, really.

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  27. pol
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Money not an issue who would you choose:
    Fernandinho khedira Kroos shwein ?

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  28. Jafalad
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Predos for semis?

    BRA. 1. GER. 2
    ARG. 1. HOL. 1. Win 4-3 on pens.

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    1. Siva Mohan
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      0-1
      2-1

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    2. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      The pens prediction is rather specific 😯

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  29. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    https://twitter.com/Squawka/status/486096406760157185/photo/1

    wow, puts all the commentator derision towards Ozil into perspective. Seems he is the ultimate German in his efficiency without breaking a sweat

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    1. Dino
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      He has been nowhere near as bad as the media has been making out imo. He has looked tired but there has been a witch hunt after him since his performances dipped in the second half of last season with Arsenal.

      I'm not saying he is or is not value for money but at least give him a pre-season and see how he does next year before judging imo

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  30. Siva Mohan
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Here’s what to expect from Burnley in the premierleague this season. New Talking Tactics piece

    http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/news/features/talking-tactics-pace-and-pressing-key-for-burnley.html

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