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With so many of you seeking advice on their teams before August 16, we thought it would prudent to run a daily community article to provide a dedicated focus for “Rate My Team” (RMT) requests.

Each day ahead of the new season, we’ll select one of the Fantasy Football Scout team and post up their own RMT request to open up discussion and encourage others to post their own. We’ll turn the comments over to you to provide a useful place for those seeking advice and highlight some of the key decisions under deliberation.

Please nudge those posting RMTs in other articles to visit this daily RMT article. Also, when posting requests, please remember to be courteous to those who take the time to help out. Equally, if you’re an experienced Fantasy manager with some views on initial line-ups, take time out to dip in and contribute – the Fantasy Football Scout team will be doing their upmost to offer their feedback as the discussion develops throughout the day.

The next up is our fixtures specialist Roscola.

Begovic – (Gilks)
Azpilicueta – Evans – van Aanholt – (Wisdom – Bartley)
Mata – Fabregas – Ramsey – Sterling – Sigurdsson
Rooney – Costa – (Zamora)

Roscola admits his team has a major flaw in that it is potentially benchless. He says though that he’s happy for QPR striker Bobby Zamora never to play, because this is a 3-5-2 that reverts to four at the back for first sub. He believes that there are more points available in the budget bracket in defence than further upfield. Sticking with this basic strategy he is looking for advice to find extra funds to invest in his bench. Downgrading Chelsea’s Cesc Fabregas to Manchester City’s Samir Nasri is one option he is considering.

Feel free to get stuck in with your feedback. We look forward to scanning your RMTs throughout the day on this article.

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  1. no_nay_never
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    RMT please

    Foster (Krul)
    Caulker, Chambers, Louvren (Trippier, Hiadara)
    Ramsey, Snograss, Hazard, Hoilett (Sugurdsson)
    Giroud, Rooney, Sturridge

    Keepers rotate perfectly (Foster has acceptable fixtures the 5 weeks between now & Christmas Krul has awkward ones, GW1, 25/10, 1/11, 6/12, 13/12)
    I can get 3 defenders with reasonable fixtures each week from these (once Metresacker is back, probable be Wisdom & Clyne in for him & Hiadara - hopefully Chambers will increase by 0.2 first)
    I think I can play 2 of Snoddy, Siggy & Hoilett, each week while Hoilett plays "in the hole"
    Thoughts?

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    1. Gatsby
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Midfield is too weak.

      I'd downgrade giroud as ramsey will score as much if not more, upgrade snodgrass to Fabregas/Eriksen.

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      1. Pav A Nice Day
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Downgrade Trippier, Hoilett and maybe Sturridge to Costa.

        Play Siggy

        Upgrade Snodgrass to Eriksen

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  2. So Klose
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Help me, please tell me what do you think 😉

    Begovic | 4.0

    Caulker | Shaw | Neil Taylor | Chambers | Hutton

    Mata | Ramsey | Sterling | Siggurdson | Arnautovic

    Rooney | Sturridge | Fletcher
    _______________________________________________

    After GW1 : Chambers --> Ward

    Fletcher is my personal punt, and with Siggy and Arnautovic I can play 3-5-2 or 3-4-3, with no problem.

    This is my first draft without any Chelsea player, but the problem is that I am afraid that I would choose the wrong one (Costa vs Hazard vs Fabregas). Hazard would be my pick, but his lack of fitness worries me.

    Please guys, give your feedback.

    Thanks 😀

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    1. Gatsby
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Not a bad punt, Shaw is a slight risk for first few weeks till we know he's nailed and fit.

      The lack of Chelsea players is worrying.

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      1. So Klose
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks. What would you do in my place?

        I know I miss Hazard, Fabregas, Costa... but I believe Sturridge > Costa, so that leaves me with the mid. As I explained, I want Hazard later on, but I dont think he is 100% ready for the start of the season. Also... is he on penalties?

        Shaw will play for sure, but I have time to make a change to Evans. United is the first time to play, so we will know the lineups before deadline. 😉

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        1. So Klose
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          *team

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  3. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    2nd to bottom on last page, so a real shameful repost.

    Have I nailed it?

    Begovic ¤ Gilks
    Luis ¤ Evans ¤ N.Taylor ¤ Wisdom ¤ Moore
    Ramsey ¤ Sterling ¤ Mata ¤ Eriksen ¤ Sigurdsson
    Costa ¤ Rooney ¤ Bojan
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    0 in the bank

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    1. So Klose
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I already replied to you.

      Good team, I dont like your 3rd defender. Taylor has some tough games and Wisdom plays for the worst team in the league, 😉

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    2. Rusty71
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Looks good to me.

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    3. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Luis, will he start?

      Risky.

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      1. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        I feel a Chelsea defender is a must. Therefore I will go with the risk, or maybe Azpi is less of a risk?

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  4. Rusty71
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Barring injuries, I think this will be my final draft! Please RMT!

    Mannone - Krul.

    Cameron - Isla - van Aanholt - Coloccini - Taylor.

    Sterling - Mata - Ramsey - Fabregas - Siggy.

    Rooney - Costa - Bojan.

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    1. MB10
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I really like this teams front 8! Is your defence a bit cheap tho, no?

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  5. Ten Season Wonder
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Who alternates nicely with qpr please guys ?

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    1. So Klose
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Sout, Hull and Swansea.

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      1. Ten Season Wonder
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Tarr

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  6. jonny77
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Feeling a bit ignored here?

    I'd love some advice

    Krul, Foster

    Cahill, BDavies, Chester, Coloccini, Wisdom

    Mata, Fabregas, Erikson, Siggurdson, 4.5

    Sturridge, Rooney, Jovetic

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    1. Arse Craic
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Needs Arsenal coverage

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      1. jonny77
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Rambo in for fab?, arsenal have tough fixtures

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        1. Arse Craic
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Ramsey for Mata perhaps... as you have Rooney already?

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    2. Rusty71
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I wouldn't go with any defenders from teams in Europa league. Rotation/injuries/hangovers!

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  7. Pav A Nice Day
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Looking very strong, just check Ben Davies is nailed on if possible. Rose has played equal number of minutes. Apart from that I can't see any flaws.

    Wisdom to Bruce or Bartley maybe?

    Who you thinking for the 4.5 mid?

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    1. Pav A Nice Day
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      This was meant for @Jonny77

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    2. jonny77
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Isgrove?

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  8. Fantasy Fool
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Help - is this any good ?

    Krul / Foster or Mannone

    Davies / Debuchy / Evans (Van Aanholt / Wisdom)

    Henderson / Barkley / Ramsey / Fab / Mata

    Rooney / Costa (Bojan)

    If I spend anymore time on this I'll get sacked.

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    1. Pav A Nice Day
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Barkley - Siggy

      Fab - Hazard

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      1. MB10
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        I would agree with this. Its very good otherwise. Nice defence but I'm still wary of Davies starts. I currently have him in my team but I'd like to know that he would be starting before the season starts

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        1. Pav A Nice Day
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Kaboul over Davies, if the BAPS work out the same way as last year and favour CBs, then Kaboul could do better. Davies was never prolific going forward for Swansea.

          Plus Kaboul is nailed on

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          1. ASAP Rocky
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            ...until he loses his job to Musacchio.

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  9. MB10
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Ok guys, what do you think of this?

    DDG Hamer
    Lovren B.Davies Kolarov Wisdom Hutton
    Sterling Ramsey Hazard Eriksen Siggy
    Rooney Dzeko Bojan

    RMT tool says 323
    I am aware of the risks involved with Kolarov but hes worth it imo.

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    1. Arse Craic
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Jovetic looks a better option than Dzeko at the min (in my opinion).

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    2. Pav A Nice Day
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      As above, Kaboul over Davies for me. Arsenal or Man Utd defence looks better than Liverpool for me, especially with City and Spurs away in the first 3 games. Chelsea defender over Kolarov is the safe option for now, but if Kolarov plays 38 games this year you'll never hear the word "Baines" again. Could be worth the risk

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    3. Arse Craic
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Solid team though 🙂

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  10. Ten Season Wonder
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Need advice here please guys...

    Mannone // Krul
    JT // Deboosh // Caulks // Naylor // Hutton
    Mata // Ramsey // Cesc // Gylfi // £4.5m
    Roonpig // Giroud // Ade

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  11. samuelessien
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Could you RMT please?

    Krul (speroni)
    Debuchy, Lovren, Van Aanholt. (Moore, Duff)
    Silva, Fabregas, Ramsey, Siggy. (Albrighton)
    Sturridge, Rooney (c), Bojan.

    Got 2m in the bank.
    I plan to keep at least 1m in the bank as flexibility for transfers in upcoming weeks.

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    1. samuelessien
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      P.s, if any member could whack it into the RMT tool and let me know the result & if it's good or bad i'd be hugely grateful?

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      1. MB10
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Or you could just pay the 12.50 like the rest of us and have the RMT tool plus alot more for the whole season

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        1. samuelessien
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          I probably would do if I understood the purpose of what it all does... Care to explain Pro's and Con's?

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          1. MB10
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            Here read it for yourself
            http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/scout-member-benefits/

            I personally use the RMT tool alot during the season as it helps with many decisions when your faced with who to start and bench!

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            1. samuelessien
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              Thanks, but in what way does it help? Like how can it tell me who's better to pick for that GW over my own opinion? Genuinely curious.

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              1. MB10
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 15 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                Well I guess its down to how much you trust it! If your into stats and numbers then you would like the benefits the membership gives. For me anyway if I see on the RMT that say Rooney has an estimated 6 points and Hazard has only 4, then that would confirm my opinion that Rooney would be the one to captain for that gameweek. Obviously your still the one with the final decision to make but the stats really help along the way! And not just for the RMT tool. The comparison tool, extra members articles etc all add up like.

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                1. Mazy
                  • 11 Years
                  11 years, 5 months ago

                  thats useful info thanks

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          2. MB10
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            That link shows all the pros, there is no cons imo. Well worth the few quid.

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  12. mocky666
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    stoke ireland at 5 mill. punt?? he looks on form

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    1. Chrmani
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I've got him in - free's up a lot of cash as well.

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  13. KISSES
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Feedback please guys?

    Krul - Eliott
    Cahill - Bartley - van Aanholt - Moore - Wisdom
    Mata - Ramsey - Davies - Sterling - Marney
    Rooney - Costa - Sturridge

    I'm thinking of getting Hutton in for one of the other 4m, which one?

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    1. samuelessien
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Pretty sure Moore will start next to Morgan. So i'd drop Wisdom as they have Gamboa now. Bartley needs replacing.
      Personally too many weak links. maybe drop Costa for Bony/Dzeko/Jovetic. with spare cash, upgrade bartley & davies. Marney could be swapped too.

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  14. mocky666
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    looks good siggy, i'm not sure. i want 2.5 in bank for band wagons lol 🙂

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  15. Point Magnets
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    A . Eriksen

    or

    B. Sterling

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    1. MB10
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      B but just

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    2. samuelessien
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Eriksen, he's on all set pieces bar penalties. Henderson could be a decent shout for L'pool though.

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  16. mocky666
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    All out attack

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  17. Arse Craic
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Enjoying the look of this.
    Thoughts please?

    De Gea
    Chambers Lovren Jones
    Ramsey Henderson Fabregas Nasri
    Jovetic Rooney Giroud

    (Given - Ward - Naughton - Sigurdsson)

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    1. samuelessien
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Looks good to me, 2 MU defensive though could be risky. Jones to me will be first dropped if they get another CB. maybe spread your team to cover more teams than just the top 4?

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  18. Babbals
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    RMT please

    Begovic (Myhill)
    Pieters, Coloccini, Chester (Bruce, Duff)
    Mata, Ramsey, Sterling, Hazard, Sigguardson
    Costa, Rooney, (Bojan)

    Would love feedback on what to do to improve the lineup. Playing a 3-5-2 but with Bojan, I could play 3-4-3

    Thanks in advance

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  19. Barbarians
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Hi all,

    Could you RMT

    Begovic - Myhill
    RvA - Clyne - Debuchy - Wisdome - Azpi
    Mata - Fab - Ramsey - Sterling - Wanyama
    Costa - Rooney - Jutkiewitcz

    cheers in advance

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  20. The Mighty I
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    A) Hazard + 8.5 Forward

    B) Fabregas and Costa

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  21. CCaddy
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Can you RMT please?

    Begovic (Krul)
    Cahill Evans Wilson (Van Aanholt) (Bartley)
    Mata Fabregas Ramsey Mutch (Sig)
    Rooney Costa Austin

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    1. chilipepp
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Is Wilson nailed on? Im thinking Cameron instead.

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      1. Arse Craic
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Neither are nailed on.

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  22. MGMata
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Can i get an opinion on this team guys?

    Begovic Krul
    Debuchy Evans Luis Bruce Wisdom
    Hazard Mata Eriksen Henderson Sigurdsson
    Costa Rooney Bojan

    Thanks!

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  23. Big Red 777
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Can you RMT please? SKY SPORTS FF

    Fabianski
    Lovren, Bardsley, Chambers
    Ramsey, Mata, Hazard, Ward-Prowse
    Rooney, Johan, Pelle

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  24. Do I Not Like Orange
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Team A:
    Green/Krul
    Evans/Chambers/Wisdom/Hutton/Chester
    STERLING/Mata/HAZARD/Ramsey/Sig
    Rooney/Dzeko/BOJAN
    (+1.5M)

    Or

    Team B:
    (Same back 7)
    HENDERSON/Mata/FABREGAS/Ramsey/Sig
    Rooney/Dzeko/COSTA
    ?

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  25. easky04
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Decisions Decisions .... probably gone a little safe with too much money on defence. I wanted Sterling or Erikson though tempted to sit and wait a couple of weeks to see how siggy, henderson and Bojan play out. Currently have ...

    Begovic (Gilks)

    Cahill, Evans, Debuchy (Hutton, Wisdom)

    Fab, Ramsey, Mata, Henderson (Siggy)

    Rooney Costa Bojan

    Do I swap Debuchy, Siggy and Henders to Erik, 4.5/Isgrove? a 5M/Ward?

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  26. chilipepp
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    RMT please?

    Mannone (Krul)
    Cahill Jones Debuchy (Clyne) (Wisdom)
    Hazard Mata Sterling Siggy (Albrighton)
    Rooney Costa Bojan

    Awaiting Albrighton situation. Might go for another 4,5 starter

    Any thoughts?

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  27. SaintBegbie
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    RMT please.

    Bego (Gilks)

    Jones Debuchy Caulker (Wisdom, Bartley)

    Mata Fab Ramsey Coutinho (Mutch)

    Rooney Costa Bojan

    Plan is to rotate Bojan and Mutch for first 6 weeks.

    Any thoughts or suggestions are welcome.

    Cheers!

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    1. CTID_
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      not sure on coutinho and caulker but rest looks good

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      1. SaintBegbie
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Nor am I tbh but I cant see how I can improve it with no money to play with. Would love to bring in Sterling but Coutinho is potentially a differential. A goal and an assist against Dortmund isnt too shabby though.

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    2. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      like it, especially the mutch differential. Very solid. I'd personally have Evans in ahead of Jones, who never gets booked and is far less rash. But it's a fine team. Please rate mine below!

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  28. The Hindu Monkey
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    HEY GUYS - any thoughts on this very welcome

    Begovic Gilks
    Cahil Evans Ward Taylor Baird
    Mata Hazard Sterling Eriksen Davis
    Rooney Austin Giroud (or maybe Dzeko/Jov) - really can't decide on last striker spot!

    thanks

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    1. SaintBegbie
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Good balance I reckon. Although I would be tempted to downgrade Cahill and used the extra 0.5 or 1m to upgrade one def and maybe eriksen. Solid though, would be happy to go into GW1 with that team.

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    2. The Analyst
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I like it. I have 6 of the same mid and for. Defence looks a little weak though. I assume Ward, Taylor & Baird rotate well enough to get 1 or 2 each week? Not convinced Baird will start each week

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      1. The Hindu Monkey
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        I think Baird is a bit of undiscovered gem. He's played the last three games preseason in central mid and is only 4m??? He may not stay there long term, but with Brom's injury problems he will start the season and he can hit them from distance.

        Granted he will still sit on my bench for 66% of all games but...

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    3. Mazy
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I like this team, i personally went with a QPR def to rotate with Ward. I think Giroud is great value but not many agree...

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  29. Mcdazzle
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Hi Guys

    Could I get a RMT for the first time guys?

    Krul (Mannone)
    Debuchy, Azpilicueta, Cameron (Bartley, Ferdinand)
    Ramsey, Coutinho, Mata, Young (Shelvey)
    Rooney, Costa, Jovetic

    I'm Keeping 0.5 in the bank in case I need to do a switch out to a 8.5 striker or mess with the midfield.

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    1. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Few too many risks there for me. Mannone will he be fist choice? Cameron, will he start the season? Ferdinand, will he be collecting his pension? Ashley Young, er, being Ashley Young. I think the balance in the side is good but the wrong players. I'd probably downgrade Jov to a more budget striker to really bolster that midfield with a fab, an eriksen or a silva/nasri.

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      1. Mcdazzle
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers mate, is this a little better? Any Suggestion for replacment of Cameron?

        Ill easilly be able to switch Mannone for Pants if hes not selected and with the good home away switch up between Sunderland and Newcastle I think its a good pairing.

        I like how Young is doing pre season and can easilly swap him out as time goes on.

        Krul (Mannone)
        Debuchy, Azpilicueta, Chambers (Bartley, Cameron)
        Ramsey, Coutinho, Mata, Young, Eriksen
        Rooney, Costa, (Bojan)

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  30. CTID_
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    begovic (Myhill)

    Cahill Jones Davis (Coloccini/Bruce)

    Mata Nasri Cesc Sanchez (El M)

    Rooney Bojan Jovetic

    Best team i've made/seen so far...Thoughts?

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    1. The Analyst
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Not sure about Jov or Nasri long term but these are easily transferred out and I like this team for the opening few weeks

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