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With so many of you seeking advice on their teams before August 16, we thought it would be 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 Fantasy Premier League RMT contender is Alex Bowers, the winner of the Ultimate Fantasy Premier League Beta version 2013/14.

Krul (Foster)
Shaw – Lovren – Cameron (Davies, N Taylor)
De Jong – Lamela – Mata – Sterling (Sigurdsson)
Rooney – Costa – Austin

Alex is not thrilled about having Gylfi Sigurdsson on the bench for the first Gameweek so he is open to alternative suggestions for his fifth midfield slot. He is adopting a wait-and-see aproach regarding Chelsea midfielders, Arsenal and Manchester City. Is he right to wait?

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. jamir008
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Please Rate My Team

    Krul (Myhill)

    Debuchy - FilipeLuis -Caulker ( Ward, Moore)

    Fabregas - Rambo -Eriksen - Mata (Albrighton)

    Rooney - Costa - Bojan

    side note: had DDG before but switched for Krul.
    Got the extra 1mil, sold Wisdom and bought Ward

    any suggestions about my team? thanks

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    1. Joe
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Looks really good, Albrighton is an injury doubt though and I would not be super-confident about playing Krul every week - maybe upgrade to someone like Begovic.

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      1. jamir008
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        thank you you're rite...my 2 main concerns as well.
        i can only afford a 4.5 GK as it stands..may have to sell either WARD or CAULKER to make room.
        what do u think of mannone? last season he was amazing...this season not so sure.
        and wat about Patrick van Aanholt? thoughts on him.

        thanks again

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        1. Joe
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah true, it's a tough one - maybe downgrade Caulker to Ferdinand or another 4.5? Probably won't do as well but it would allow you to upgrade either Gilks or Krul.

          Sunderland's defence looks shonky but I think van Aanholt is one of the better 4.5 options because of his attacking potential.

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          1. jamir008
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Interesting.
            appreciate the tips once again.

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  2. blauriecon
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone have a 10/10 team?

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    1. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Beauty is in the eye of the beholder young Jedi.

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    2. Tibidabo
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Someone will always have something to say!

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  3. paatmaan
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Could really use some feedback on this team, RMT please:

    Krul/Foster

    Terry, Caulker, Chester (Ward, N.Taylor)

    Ramsey, Mata, Eriksen, Coutinho (Davis)

    Rooney, Costa, Bojan

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    1. awgJose
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I'd downgrade defence by .5 to upgrade Coutinho to Sterling

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  4. Gatsby
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Yeah its grand.

    go for it

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

    Please Rate My Team

    Begovic - Kasper

    Hutton- Caukler - Ben Davies - Bruce - Phil Jones

    Lamela - Sterling - Wanyama - Mata - Albrighton

    Rooney - Costa - Sturridge

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    1. Tibidabo
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I doubt Bruce will get much game time. I had him last year and it drove me crazy because he never played when I needed him to.

      I also don't think it's worth having two 4.5 midfielders just to fit Sturridge into your team!

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  6. Tibidabo
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    As suspected, I changed my team around again:

    Begovic (4.0)

    van Aanholt / Chambers / Terry (Ward, 4.0)

    Eriksen / Schürrle / Mata / Sigurdsson (4.5)

    Diego Costa / Rooney / Jovetic

    Thoughts?

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    1. Tibidabo
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Oh, and I have 2.5m in the bank.

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    2. Joe
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Chambers won't be a starter for very long but if you're happy to change him out after 1 or 2 weeks that could work out okay for you. Jovetic is also a rotation risk once Aguero comes back.

      I would use the extra cash to upgrade Schürrle to Fabregas or Hazard.

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      1. Tibidabo
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        The plan is to switch out Chambers as soon as Mertesacker is back. Not sure who I'll get yet, but will see who the flavour of the week is.

        And for Shurrle, see my comment below 🙂

        Thanks!

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        1. Joe
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah fair enough, well if Schurrle pays off it could be delightful for you!

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    3. SC not pearls before swine
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Schurrle's a punt too far me. Especially when you combine it with Chambers and Jovetic. The rest looks sexy.

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      1. Tibidabo
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah, I was sick of the 'traditional' squad, so I deviated a bit.

        If I don't feel comfortable that Shurrle will start I will switch him out for Ramsey / Fabregas

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        1. SC not pearls before swine
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Fair enough! I too feel the yolk of the template. Jovetic and Silva for me.

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      2. Tibidabo
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Oh and thanks for the comment btw!

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    4. @BigChrisso
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      This man be a bad thing but we have pretty much identical back lines and font lines, so therefore its a very good team on paper.... no issues here.

      I prefer Ramsey and a decent 6.5 mid to Eriksen and Shurrle but you have obviously considered this and punted on Schurrle. Just be prepared for him not to play all matches in that highly competitive Chelsea midfield.

      The 2.5 might be better invested in turning Schurrle into Ramsey?

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      1. Tibidabo
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks, glad to hear I'm not completely out of my mind with my picks then!

        I commented about my Shurrle pick above and I might switch him out if he won't start (or if I feel that he won't). I just really like him as a player and I think it's about time Mourinho saw that too.

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        1. @BigChrisso
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Pick players who are nailed on is the best advice is this game, follow that and you'll be fine

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  7. jdangles
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Cesc, mata, or gerrard? Whichone or two would you pick?

    And if only one should I go with sterling and eriksen for the others?

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    1. Joe
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Cesc and Mata, Gerrard is 34 now and won't get nearly as many penalties now that Suarez has gone. I'd prefer Sterling over Eriksen but Cesc and Mata over him.

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      1. jdangles
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks man. I totally agree with you. Do you think I should go with eriksen and keep lovren In my defense or switch him out for a 5.0 and get sterling?
        I have cesc mata and sanchez in my mid

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        1. jdangles
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Or remy cabella haha

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  8. mranonymous
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    All done! Care to rate my team?

    Krul Elliott

    Evans/Jones Debuchy Lovren Ward Wisdom

    Hazard Mata Erikson Siggy Snoddy

    Austin Rooney Costa

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    1. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      7.5/10
      Keepers OK for the price.
      Too much in defence.
      If you're going for 3 big defenders then make Ward a 4m and upgrade one of the 6m players or Eriksen to a 9m mid.

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  9. SimonSemper
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone want to rate my team?

    Krul / Foster

    Jones / Cahill / O'Shea / Chester / N. Taylor

    Fabregas / Mata / Ramsey / Henderson / Sigurdsson

    Bojan / Rooney / D. Costa

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    1. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      9/10
      Everything seems good. I'd try and find 0.5m/1m to upgrade Bojan though.

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      1. SimonSemper
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks, I'll definitely take that on board.

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      2. SimonSemper
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Any suggestions on a 6.0/6.5m forward? Ings / Fletcher / Austin?

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        1. Mull
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Diouf will be much better than Bojan because he plays as a main striker.

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  10. themental
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    RMT: 1m left

    DDG (Gilks)
    Vlaar, Clyne, Van Aanholt (Coloccini, Moore)
    Fab, Mata, Ramsey, Silva (Wanyama)
    Costa, Roo, Bojan

    No liverpool cover, feel like there is a need to have Sturridge?

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    1. Joe
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Looks good, defence is a bit suspect IMO but could work out well. Yeah if it were me I'd change Silva to Sterling and then work on the defence, but you could also upgrade Costa to Sturridge with the extra 1m.

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      1. themental
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks Joe, but if i were to change Silva out for Sterling and Sturridge for Costa, i wont have any Man City cover haha.

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        1. Joe
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Oh I wouldn't do both changes, I don't think Liverpool will be as good as last year. If you reckon Silva will do well then go for it, but I don't think you necessarily need a City attacking player just yet - maybe wait and see who catches fire and is fixture-proof.

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          1. themental
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Great idea, thanks alot! Any defence solution?

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            1. Joe
              • 16 Years
              11 years, 4 months ago

              Yeah I would upgrade Vlaar and/or Coloccini to Debuchy or (if you can afford it) a Chelsea defender. You could do Costa ---> Dzeko and that would give you the required funds.

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    2. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      6/10
      Defence is horrible. Use 1m to upgrade it
      The rest is fine although I wouldn't want to play Bojan or Wanyama every week.

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      1. themental
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks for feedback, any suggestions?

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        1. Mull
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Krul/Foster in goal.
          Use extra money to try and bring in a Chelsea defender and/or a United defender. Don't like Clyne or Vlaar particularly and would want defenders from Palace, Hull, or Stoke.

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  11. The_Socca_Philosopha
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    RMT

    De Gea (Myhill)

    Cahill, Evans, Debuchy (Moore, Champion)

    Hazard, Sterling, Tadic, Erikson, Mutch

    Rooney, Costa, Barnes

    Any feedback is appreciated
    Cheers!

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    1. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      7/10
      Good keepers.
      Champion -> Duff
      Barnes isn't going to play. Jutkiewicz is the cheapest starting forward at 5m. Might want to find 0.5m in defence to upgrade to do so.

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      1. The_Socca_Philosopha
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah, I spaced out and wrote Champion instead of Wisdom, haha. Barnes is just dead weight.

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    2. @BigChrisso
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      too heavy in defence for me - Debuchy out for a 4.5 and use funds to invest in mids, perhaps Eriksen > Ramsey

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      1. The_Socca_Philosopha
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I disagree. Usually I settle for a threadbare defense, only to have my midfielders let me down. Unless you have a 4.5 defender who will get clean sheets, I think I'll stick with my backline.

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  12. Sanguinista
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    RMT (Warning, no Arsenal cover!)

    DDG Gilks

    Wilson Rio JT Wisdom NTaylor

    Mata Fab Ericksen Sterling Isgrove

    Rooney Costa Diouf

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    1. Aston Villa-Boas
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Fab>Ramsey

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      1. Aston Villa-Boas
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        :/

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      2. Sanguinista
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I (gulping as I say this) dont fancy Ramsey for the first few weeks given Arsenal's fixtures.

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        1. lifes a pitch
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          the last one was Man City....he was motm

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        2. Aston Villa-Boas
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          fair enough, could come back to hurt you though

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          1. Sanguinista
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Sigh, I know 🙁

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    2. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      8.5/10
      Nice team.
      Solid defence if they all start.
      Front 8 is very good as well except for Isgrove who won't start now that they've signed Shane Long.
      Maybe a bit of an over-reliance of United and Chelsea to bring home the goods but other that I can't fault it.

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      1. Sanguinista
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Thx, what do I need to do to get the perfect 10? :p

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        1. Mull
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          I don't know but I hope it's the team I stick with on Saturday morning 😉

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  13. Joe
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    RMT please?

    Begovic --- Gilks

    Cahill --- Jones --- Debuchy --- Yoshida --- Moore

    Fabregas --- Ramsey --- Mata --- Sterling --- Marney

    Rooney --- Dzeko --- Austin

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    1. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      7.5/10
      Prefer rotating keepers for that price.
      If you're going with 3 big defenders then Yoshida (who isn't going to start for very long) should be replaced by a £4m defender. Duff is probably the safest option of them.
      Front 8 is decent but I wouldn't want to play Austin or Marney every week.

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      1. Joe
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Okay great, thanks for the feedback!

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  14. lifes a pitch
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    any better keeper options than Krul+Mannone (£9mil) ??

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    1. Aston Villa-Boas
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Krul+Foster is a better rotation option

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  15. Aston Villa-Boas
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    RMT!

    Krul / Elliot
    Cahill / Kolarov / PvA / (Hutton) / (Moore)
    Mata / Ramsey / Siggy / Mutch / (Marney)
    Sturridge / Costa / Rooney

    someone talk me out of kolarov please...

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    1. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Keepers OK. You get what you paid for etc.
      Get rid of Kolarov. Tough fixtures and he's never certain to start. Prefer a United defender.
      Sacrificing too much for the big front 3 because you'll have to play 2 of Siggy, Mutch and Marney every week which isn't good.

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      1. Aston Villa-Boas
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I prefer a united defender as well, only problem is the choice of united defenders! My rationale is to have Kolarov until shaw or another option becomes available

        On the midfield situation, siggy and mutch could prove good value, while sturridge can easily outscore 2 mid-priced options when captained

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        1. Mull
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          But you aren't going to captain him often enough in the first 6 weeks that he will prove good value. I'd wait a few months before putting him in.

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          1. Aston Villa-Boas
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            well sterling/dzeko is the other alternative... very boring, mainstream... will consider

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  16. clump39
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    hay guys could someone give me some advice or am I ok to goo
    cheers

    de gea

    lovren debuchy luis

    ramsey mata sterling brady?

    rooney decosta jovetic

    (Elliot , bruce , vlar albrighton)
    I think brady will have an amazing season and at 5 m if he stays injury free its a good buy

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    1. Aston Villa-Boas
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      brady isn't nailed on, also consider switching up defense to upgrade luis>Cahill/JT

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    2. LeedsUnited21
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      luis playing for cheslea.. if noy next best 6.0 defender?

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  17. LeedsUnited21
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Guys I have tripper 5.0 I have 1 mil should I upgrade him to a 6.0 defender if so who

    if not should I use it to upgrade a 4.0 defender o 5.0 like ward or caulker?

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    1. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Trippier -> 5.5m (Pick a nailed on starter from one of the big teams and you won't go too wrong)
      4m -> 4.5m

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      1. LeedsUnited21
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        already got debucy and lovren though..

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        1. Mull
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Phil Jones.
          If you decide to go for a 3rd 5.5m have two 4m defenders as back up because you're never likely to play them.

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  18. tommygoodwin
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Gents:

    Would love your thoughts here (I've been tinkering with my defense so much I might go blind soon!)...

    GK: DDG / Gilks
    DEF: Cahill / Debuchy / PVA / Coloccini / Bartley
    MID: Hazard / Mata / Ramsey / Siggy / Isgrove
    FWD: Rooney / Costa / Bojan

    Also have £0.5 in the bank to play with. I feel good about the FWD & GK situation... and my three heavy-hitter MIDs.

    Would love ideas on how to make the DEF stronger. And if the fourth and fifth MIDs need upgrading.

    Thanks, folks!

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    1. Prof SE
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Why DDG? United defence still not great and better options for 5.5

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      1. tommygoodwin
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Love that early fixture list... but not sure who in the back 3/4 can be trusted.

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    2. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      8/10 Just a couple of things need changing.
      Bartley -> Moore/Duff
      Isgrove isn't going to play with Shane Long arriving and Ramirez likely to get minutes as well
      Also do you really want to play 2 of Siggy and Bojan every week?

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      1. Mull
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        *and a 4.5m every week

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        1. tommygoodwin
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Thanks for the feedback! And that damned Long signing certainly hurts.

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  19. Prof SE
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts?

    Fairly pleased with this, defence lacking a bit of steal but I have good rotation for opening fixtures and very solid midfield attack.

    Begovic --- /Myhill

    Chambers --- Cameron --- Bruce / Vlaar Wisdom

    Mata --- Ramsey --- Sterling --- Eriksen / Shelvey

    Costa --- Rooney --- Dzeko

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    1. lifes a pitch
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Solid. not far off mine, either this or downgrade a Mid for a big Def (Terry/Cahill). Also consider Dzeko gametime with Jovetic around

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  20. lifes a pitch
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    all done....RMT please ??

    .....................Foster Krul......................
    Terry Hutton Wisdom Moore Cameron
    Ramsey Mata Hazard Henderson Marney
    .............Costa Rooney Giroud.............

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    1. Prof SE
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Hazard overpriced in my opinion. would maybe take silva for some city coverage and spend the 1 mil on D

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      1. lifes a pitch
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        i have to have Hazard or Yaya, imo would be crazy to go without both. i had City forward but swapped for Giroud due to uncertainty of game time

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    2. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Good keepers.
      Defence is awful. Cameron isn't nailed on and I wouldn't want to have to play a £4m defender every week.
      Think Giroud or one of the mids has to be downgraded to improve the defence. There's many decent mid priced midfielders and forwards so it shouldn't be too hard to find a replacement

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      1. lifes a pitch
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        im too greedy with the front lot....i will have to with Terry and 2 crappies until i can afford to upgrade. will get Cameron out for o'Shea maybe, what u rekon>??

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        1. Mull
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          O'Shea is good but Van Aanholt is meant to be very attacking so I'd go with him.
          http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/patrick-van-aanholt/leistungsdaten/spieler/52119/saison/2013

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          1. lifes a pitch
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            thanks for the advice.

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  21. EEN
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Please rate my team:

    Foster (Krul)
    Terry, Debuchy, Betrand (Wisdom, Moore)
    Hazard, Mata, Ramsey, Sigurdsson (Albrighton)
    Sturridge, Rooney, Bojan

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    1. lifes a pitch
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      GTG 8.5/10

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  22. LeedsUnited21
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    guys luis 6.0 worth it what else quality defender?

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    1. lifes a pitch
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      i dont think he's worth the 6 as he is not nailed.

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      1. LeedsUnited21
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        best one then?

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        1. lifes a pitch
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          i wouldn't recommend anyone but Cahill/Terry. I had exact same issue, but decided to spend the extra 0.5 for certainty of game time

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          1. LeedsUnited21
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            ok then. so hard don't know who to get for my 6.0 mil

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            1. lifes a pitch
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 4 months ago

              spend that bit extra for peace of mind....thats what i thought, it aint worth the stress. end of the day we all know chelsea are the best bet for cleanies.

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    2. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I think he's going to start but I don't want to take the risk of Azpilicueta starting ahead of him. When he's nailed on he'll be a very good option at 6m

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  23. Fischermens Friend
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Hi guys, could I have a RMT please? I've went 3-5-2 because I think there's more options in midfield this year, and having enjoyed watching Chile at the WC I wanted to take a bit of a punt on Sanchez. I've loaded the midfield pretty heavy and took a hit on the defence, am I at least assured of starts with the three I've got at the back?

    Lloris
    Cameroon Vlar Bruce
    Sanchez Ramsey Mata Young Fabregas
    Costa Rooney

    (Hamer, Jutkiewicz, Yoshida, S.Taylor)

    Thanks in advance

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    1. lifes a pitch
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      not bad but too much in Mid imo.

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    2. Prof SE
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Would take Dzeko or Jovetic over Fabregas for first few games atleast, while aguero isnt playing

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    3. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Prefer DDG to Lloris.
      That defence is awful and not because it's cheap as well. Cameron, Bruce and Saylor aren't nailed on. Yoshida will start the first game and maybe the second but will be replace soon after and Vlaar plays for Villa.
      Downgrade one of the big mids and upgrade the defence because you can't have a balanced team with that front 7.

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      1. Fischermens Friend
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers lads, could you suggest any def around 5/5.5? Think I'll take prof's advice and drop Fabregas for a Citeh striker, I wanted to get DDG in but already have 3 Utd, so I could downgrade Mata to help with the defence if I do that too.

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        1. Mull
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          I'd get rid of Young for someone like Sigurdsson and downgrade Sanchez to someone cheaper to upgrade the defence. You can get him in later if he starts firing.

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    4. stuporman
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      You're doubling up on MU in midfield, not sure whether you'd like to consider swapping Young for maybe someone like Sterling? Also defense is a little lightweight. Bruce and Cameron may not start.

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  24. LeedsUnited21
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    best 5.5 or 6.0 million nailed on defenders

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  25. Walrus Eggs
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    How's this look? Or should I just go 3-5-2?

    Foster - 4.0
    Jones - Ward - Chester - Rio - Wisdom
    Mata - Eriksen - Lamela - Siggy - Marney
    Rooney - Costa - Sturridge

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    1. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Prefer Krul to Foster. Not that convinced on WBA defence atm.
      Defence is nice but don't get Wisdom if you keep Foster.
      Sacrificing too much for Rooney, Costa and Sturridge and it isn't going to be good value either because you have to captain them all regularly for that to happen. Downgrade one and upgrade midfield a bit.

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      1. Walrus Eggs
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I could go Krul, I guess. And yeah, I'm thinking I'll go 3-5-2. I was just trying my hand at squeezing Sturridge in there.

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  26. Barbarians
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    hi guys

    could anyone RMT please -

    Wisdom - RvA - Debuchy (Naylor, Moore)

    Snoddy - Hazard - Mata - Sterling - Rambo

    Costa - Rooney (Naismith)

    not sure about defence. should i downgrade Debuchy ?

    thanks

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    1. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      What are your keepers?
      Defence is a bit light for my taste. I'd try and find 0.5m/1m from midfield to improve it a bit.
      Don't think Naismith will start and even if he does he won't for very long. Jutkiewicz at Burnley is going to play for a while though and has been scoring lots in pre season.

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      1. Barbarians
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks Mull!

        keepers
        Myhill - Begovic

        Naismith -> Jutkiewicz
        Snoddy -> Matic +0.5
        Moore/Wisdom -> Chambers?

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        1. Mull
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Coloccini. Chambers won't start for very long

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          1. Barbarians
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            done. thanks again.

            should maybe -

            Snoddy to Wanyama, and then 1mil splash on def?

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  27. lfcserg
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    RMT

    Foster - Krul

    Debuchy - B.Davies - Wisdom - Hutton - Moore

    Ramsey - Fabregas - Sterling - Eriksen - El Ahmadi

    Rooney - Costa - Dzeko

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    1. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      7.5/10
      Good keepers.
      Defence is crap. Davies isn't nailed. Wouldn't want to play 1 of those 4m defs every week.
      Front 8 is great but I'd downgrade one of them to fund defence improvements.

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  28. Mini Mahouse
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Stuck on this decision.

    A) Sterling + Zamora (Rotting on bench - probably not playing)

    B) Ings + Henderson rotating + 1m more to spend on defence

    Siggy will also be in the Ings/Henderson rotation (play 2 of 3) but will be a 100% starter if I go with Sterling.

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    1. Walrus Eggs
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      A. Benches should be kept fairly light this early in the season.

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      1. pieeyes
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Yaya Toure is in my team, should i keep him or sacrifice him to strengthen other areas?

        Newbie here looking for some help, keep changing team. Is Y.Toure essential?

        Howard

        Cahill - Ward - Vlaar

        Hazard - Toure - Ramsey - McCarthy

        Bojan - Sturridge - Giroud

        Bench: Wanyama, Wisdom, Moore

        1 million in bank.

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        1. pieeyes
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Forgot to add Krul is on bench

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        2. Walrus Eggs
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Toure is not essential. In fact, he's quite the differential around here. You are, however, missing the one essential player: Rooney. Downgrade Toure to Siggy and get Rooney.

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        3. lifes a pitch
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          i like it....Yaya a diff....go for it.

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        4. Mull
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          If you're going to spend 5.5m on a goalie have a £4m back up.
          Cahill, Ward and one of Moore and Wisdom is good. Vlaar should be replaced by another 4.5m. One of the 4m defs should be upgraded to 4.5m also.
          McCarthy needs to be replaced because you don't want to play him or Wanyama every week.
          Rooney is very close to essential and I would strongly recommend buying him.

          Post another one later after these changes

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          1. pieeyes
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Thanks.... made some changes, how about this......

            Howard

            Cahill - Ward - O'Shea

            Hazard - Ramsey - Yaya - El Ahmadi

            Bojan - Rooney - Sturridge

            Bench: Myhill, Wanyama, Wisdom, Moore.

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            1. Mull
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 4 months ago

              I'd get rid of Hazard for Fabregas and upgrade El Ahmadi/Wanyama to someone better.
              Massive improvment on the other team though

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              1. pieeyes
                • 11 Years
                11 years, 4 months ago

                i am considering dropping ramsey or hazard for fabregas or Mata. and upgrading one of my back up midfielders to sigardson

                thanks for the help...decisions decisions....

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  29. LeedsUnited21
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Need a 6.0 defender froma big team nailed on.. any options

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    1. harvey1989
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Shaw

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      1. LeedsUnited21
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        nah he is injured and could be subbed any time.

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        1. harvey1989
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          not shaw then.

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  30. harvey1989
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Hi Guys,

    What are your thoughts on this team. Any comments much appreciated. Thanks.

    Krul - Foster

    Lovren - Caulker - B Davies ( Vlaar - Coloccini)

    Ramsey - Fabregas - Mata - Sterling (El Ahmadi)

    Costa - Rooney - Bojan

    0.0 in bank

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