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14 August 2014 7186 comments
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A new beginning. On the eve of a new campaign, two grumpy middle-aged has-beens gather in a studio to recall the summer’s feast of football and look ahead to another Fantasy season, full of hope.

There’s no frills. No live video cast. No special guests. Just Granville and I, stripped back and almost unplugged.

Don’t let that put you off, though. Even with our limited powers we at least attempt to cut through the issues currently rattling around in the minds of Fantasy managers.

We assess the Old Trafford revolution, the world without Suarez and the merits of the three-man strike force. We slice through the current transfer trends and weigh up matters such as the Sigurdsson/Bojan rotation, Fagregas vs Hazard and the Chelsea back four conundrum. We also manage to warm up with a nice little argument about the Alexis Sanchez bandwagon – the traditional pre-season barney.

Be there at the birth via this link, or witness the new dawn via the handy player below.

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

  1. FPL Daniel
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    Anyone starting with Lamela?

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    1. Santi sensei
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      Me

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    2. Syd.
      • 16 Years
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      Who does he play for?

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    3. Kim Jong Kün
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Yes. I am biased but given what Lalana and JRod did under Poch and how much more talented he is than either of them, I think he will do very well.

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      1. Doar1986
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        I am, will he play behind the striker instead of eriksen

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        1. FPL Daniel
          • 16 Years
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          I must say I am so so tempted . And to downgrade Fabregas too

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          1. Kim Jong Kün
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
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            I think he'll have a lot more of a specifically attacking role than Fab will. Making no comment on the value to their real teams but he seems more valuable in a fantasy context (lamela does).

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    4. chrisjdgrady
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      I think so

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    5. Frank Black
      • 13 Years
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      Probably not even Pochettino.

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  2. Kim Jong Kün
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
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    Help please will RYT back

    Bego
    Terry - Debuchy - Caulker
    Lamela - Mata - Hazard - Tadic - Mutch
    Rooney - Giroud - Bojan

    I actually have 1.0 in the bank and have been trying to decide whether I switch Mutch+Bojan for Siggy+Austin or spend somewhere else.

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      1. Hazard for Ballon D'or
        • 11 Years
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        Rodsllega thanks for the value thing earlier. Really good article thanks

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        1. Rödallegabomb á´¿á´®
          • 13 Years
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          I'm glad you enjoyed it. Remember to use the second sheet for more accuracy, the first sheet was for demonstration purposes.

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    1. Gazpilicueta
      • 11 Years
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      Mata is a great pick, he will score 200 points.

      you sure about begovic?

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      1. Kim Jong Kün
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
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        who else do you like? Stoke has nice opening fixtures. I was on DDG but I am not sure about this three D, with their injury issues... would actually really prefer Courtois and can get him with my extra 1.0 in the bank.. but will he start?

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  3. So Klose
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    A , B or C??

    A) Chester + Mata + Murney + Dzeko

    B) Jones + Sterling + Young + Fletcher

    C) Jones + Hazard + Murney + Fltecher

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    1. Gazpilicueta
      • 11 Years
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      A

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  4. Rödallegabomb á´¿á´®
    • 13 Years
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    In three days time Yaya will be about to risw to 11.1M 😉

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  5. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
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    @Demi. Man what do you think, how many games has James under his belt with Shaw injured? 1 game only or he can hold up to the International brake?

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    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
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      break sorry I am sleeping

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      1. Rödallegabomb á´¿á´®
        • 13 Years
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        Sleep typing eh

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  6. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    is Steven Taylor nailed?

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    1. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
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      given the answers to the 4m nailed defender questions I'm going to say no..so what will Newcastle's defense look like?

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      1. Gazpilicueta
        • 11 Years
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        Jamaat, Collocini, Williamson, Hiedara

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        1. sinik
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
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          who do you prefer between the 4.5m's? haven't watched Newcastle's pre season but have heard good things

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          1. Gazpilicueta
            • 11 Years
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            Colo

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        2. Mull
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
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          Santon replacing Haidara when he returns to fitness.

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    2. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
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      I think he stands a chance but I am a fan

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  7. Gazpilicueta
    • 11 Years
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    Anyone up for a quick critique?

    Krul, Foster

    Cahill, PVA/Collocini, Hutton/Wisdom

    Ramsey, Mata, Sterling, Siggy/Gomez

    Dzeko, Costa, Rooney

    whadya reckon boys?

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    1. Kim Jong Kün
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
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      Are you going to start off with Foster? I didn't like Krul's early matches; not sold on using Foster out the gate, but not the worst option.

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      1. Gazpilicueta
        • 11 Years
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        GW1 Foster, yeah, but this is probably the section of my team I am least in love with, I could go 5.0 4.0, just need someone convicing if Im gonna do that

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  8. Sadio
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
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    Gary or Terry?

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    1. Syd.
      • 16 Years
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      Terry & June

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    2. Hazard for Ballon D'or
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      Cahill

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    3. Gazpilicueta
      • 11 Years
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      John or Cahill?

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  9. pieeyes
    • 11 Years
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    If you had to pick one essential player who would it be?

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    1. BeachBadger
      • 12 Years
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      Rooney

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      1. Reedy
        • 15 Years
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        yeah

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    2. Kim Jong Kün
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
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      Rooney (for now)

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    3. Hazard for Ballon D'or
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      Costa

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      1. pieeyes
        • 11 Years
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        I'v went for Sturridge and Rooney instead of Costa...

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    4. Gazpilicueta
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      Mata

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    5. chrisjdgrady
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      Bojan

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  10. Lallana_
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    A) Sturridge, Naughton, Chambers
    B) Jovetic, Cahill, Debuchy

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  11. Hazard for Ballon D'or
    • 11 Years
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    Nasri nailed on?? Not sure if navas is likely to take his place.

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    1. Arse Craic
      • 16 Years
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      Opposite wings...

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      1. Hazard for Ballon D'or
        • 11 Years
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        Silva could play left though.

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        1. Arse Craic
          • 16 Years
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          True

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    2. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
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      Jesus

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  12. Billy Ketsu
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Morning all

    I just renewed the league Another World. It's a league for all those who support a team that isn't in the Premier League. Any league, any country, everyone is welcome! If your main squeeze is Milan or Macclesfield, Cleveland Crackheads or Cork, sign up today.

    Code is: 31650-266089

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  13. PogChamp
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Even as a United fan our defence for the season is not looking like a CS defence.

    Good luck to anyone with United at the back, especially DDG.

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    1. Hazard for Ballon D'or
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Good time to ditch smalling??

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    2. BeachBadger
      • 12 Years
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      Agree. Ive opted out. Shame pulis is gone from palace though. Makes my eefence a bit more shaky.

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    3. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      It's ok it has been strengthen with all those fine replacements for Evra, Ferdinand and Vidic

      3 fine fellas from Burtons 😉

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      1. The Light Knight
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        LVG had much worse defenders playing well against better teams for Holland

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        1. Syd.
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          This is true... Vlaar looked awesome in the World Cup yet he is hopeless for his club

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        2. PogChamp
          • 14 Years
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          True. Holland do have a few half decent CB's though.

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    4. Reedy
      • 15 Years
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      I'm worried too. To think I was going to set up double Utd/double Stoke at one point...

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    5. chrisjdgrady
      • 12 Years
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      Yep

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  14. Super John McGinn-
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    Sun Dream Team anyone?

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    1. Rödallegabomb á´¿á´®
      • 13 Years
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      Not when they want my card details

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      1. Super John McGinn-
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        I did it with PayPal and then cancelled, just hoping someone has some decent tips for me

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    2. Shakermeister
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
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      Yes , I'm doing the dream team . Works mini league been going for 5years or so. Not the best but due to relative easy running you get a lot more people playing . Plus good support forum on FISO .

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      1. Super John McGinn-
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        What's your team looking like?

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    3. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      As Rod says, it was my least favourite game and the personal details requirement was the last straw.
      So not for me this year.
      Good luck if you do it.

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  15. Doar1986
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    I think I'm going with this now, any comments

    Krul/foster

    Debuchy. Chambers. Caulker. ( wisdom. Moore. )

    Mata. Ramsey. Sterling. Lamella. ( albrighton)

    Rooney. Costa. Jovetic

    Going go change chambers after week 1

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

      nice

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    2. Super John McGinn-
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Don't plan transfers especially for just a defensive player at home to Palace

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      1. Doar1986
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Who should a have instead for 4.5

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        1. Super John McGinn-
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Who would you bring in for him, PvA looks decent

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  16. Coach Taylor
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Mangala worth a cheeky punt for anyone?

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    1. Syd.
      • 16 Years
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      Not this week as he won't play

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    2. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
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      No, too pricy, City will still not keep too many cleansheets.

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  17. 0thebrodie
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    I think I've settled on this team, until further notice. I reckon it's fairly balanced. Made a few changes here and there. Thoughts? 0 in the bank.

    Begovic
    C. Davies, Lovren, Luis
    Fabregas, Ramsey, Siggy/Hendo, Mata
    Rooney, Jovetic, Costa

    (Elliot, Wanyama, Wisdom, Moore)

    All replies and suggestions welcome

    Cheers everybody.

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  18. Marshall96
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Please RMT

    De Gea ( Krul )

    Debuchy vlaar mangala ( wisdom , rio )

    Barkley eriksen fabregas ramsey ( Henderson )

    Rooney costa bojan

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    1. aree036
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      henderson does count as liverpool cover for me. You'd never captain him for example. I think downgrade krul too, you will never play him over de gea so just save yourself the 0.5 and get a 4m second choice. Do you have spare money? Not too keen on vlaar either.

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  19. Shinigami
    • 11 Years
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    Best 5.0 Gk?

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    1. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
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      Begovic, Adrian.

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  20. Cole-man of the Ca-hill
    • 12 Years
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    Terry or Cahill??
    Eriksen or Lamela??

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    1. Shinigami
      • 11 Years
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      Terry and Eriksen

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  21. Malcolm Tucker for England …
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    problems with transfers at a club Ian Moody works at...never
    Malky off to Palace then. 6-3-1 incoming

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      😆 You awful cynic!!! 😉

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      1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
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        the man is a virus

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          I am sure that you are right. But I like Malky ...

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          1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
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            I do too. just his blind faith in Moody caused us problems.

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              You sure? Not the owner?

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    2. The Light Knight
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Shocking downgrade

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  22. -Matador-
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    11 years, 5 months ago

    Why no more love for Silva?

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    1. PAIRIDAEZAN
      • 13 Years
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      Good question.

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    2. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
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      Not enough goals compared to similar priced alternatives.

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  23. PAIRIDAEZAN
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    Who will be the top four must-have defenders for the first 10 GWs?

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    1. Pinatta
      • 14 Years
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      There's no such thing. Only real essential player everyone has is Rooney, the rest, sort it out yourself and get lucky.

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    2. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
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      Luis, Terry, Cahill, Azpilicueta 😉

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  24. Rabid Dog
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    Mmm, teams look awesome until you look at how much you have left, realise there's a striker missing and you throw in Banjo................then it just doesn't quite look right :/

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      I keep realising I'm missing players from at least two of the top six teams, with no budget left.

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      1. bodsc
        • 11 Years
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        Exact same. City are normally one of them.

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  25. Shinigami
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    Adrian or Bego?

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    1. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
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      Begovic.

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    2. Hazard for Ballon D'or
      • 11 Years
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      ADRIAN!!!!

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  26. aree036
    • 13 Years
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    who is going to play across the back four for stoke. I currently have wilson, but how guaranteed is he? More guaranteed than cameron and bardsley?

    And are any swansea fans sure on whether taylor will be nailed on?

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    1. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      None of thos 3 are nailed-on apparently , though Bardsley the most likely.

      Taylor is nailed on as is Chester and Van Aanholt.

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    2. Rabid Dog
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      No one's totally sure at the min about the nailed on for stoke defence apart from Shawcross and probably Huth.

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  27. t4thomas
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on Alejandro Faurlin (QPR) as a 5th mid? Looks interesting on paper... Surprise recovery from injury, left footed and can play CM/LM/CAM etc. 28 years old.

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    1. t4thomas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
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      Oh dear.

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  28. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
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    Not too long to go 🙂

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Not long enough. I have 7 missing, feck it.

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      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 16 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        I did my bit. 😉

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    2. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      2 more sleeps

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      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
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        1 sleep for me.

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    3. Demí
      • 15 Years
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      You and your one liners

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  29. mocky666
    • 11 Years
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    do i dump my 2 place players now

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    1. t4thomas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
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      Maybe one of em.

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    2. Pinatta
      • 14 Years
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      We need that downvote button back

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    3. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
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      Not yet is what I was told, which seems sensible.

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  30. Syd.
    • 16 Years
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    Just incase you all have forgotten

    Man City have the best defender in the World

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
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      Don't start that again!!! 😆

      Milanista will be along shortly ...

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    2. Demí
      • 15 Years
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      Kolarov

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    3. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
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      and he plays left back

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    4. Hazard for Ballon D'or
      • 11 Years
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      Demichelis is a god

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    5. toerag
      • 15 Years
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      who is going to teach his new mate all his tricks 😉

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