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Chalobah
Mukiele

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Semenyo
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Dubravka
Maguire
Hill
Kroupi

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Price Change Predictions

Risers

Fallers

Player	Team	Price	Progress	Tonight
E.Le Fée	SUN	4.9m	91.8%	Unlikely
Garner	EVE	5.2m	89.0%	Unlikely
Pickford	EVE	5.6m	83.5%	Unlikely
Mukiele	SUN	4.5m	81.3%	Unlikely
Mbeumo	MUN	8.4m	80.7%	Unlikely
Cash	AVL	4.8m	80.3%	Unlikely
Barry	EVE	5.7m	75.2%	Unlikely
Ayari	BHA	4.8m	70.7%	Unlikely
João Pedro	CHE	7.4m	66.2%	Unlikely
Gabriel	ARS	7.0m	63.7%	Unlikely
Estêvão	CHE	6.4m	65.9%	Unlikely
Ødegaard	ARS	7.8m	65.6%	Unlikely
J.Timber	ARS	6.3m	63.8%	Unlikely
Bowen	WHU	7.6m	62.0%	Unlikely
Chalobah	CHE	5.7m	62.4%	Unlikely
Ekitiké	LIV	8.8m	58.8%	Unlikely
Aaronson	LEE	5.4m	61.9%	Unlikely
Semenyo	MCI	7.8m	58.6%	Unlikely
Igor Jesus	NFO	5.8m	59.3%	Unlikely
B.Fernandes	MUN	9.6m	53.3%	Unlikely
Hall	NEW	5.3m	55.6%	Unlikely
Martinez	MUN	4.8m	52.8%	Unlikely
Summerville	WHU	5.5m	49.5%	Unlikely
Romero	TOT	5.0m	51.6%	Unlikely
Truffert	BOU	4.5m	51.1%	Unlikely
Amad	MUN	6.2m	50.0%	Unlikely
Wirtz	LIV	8.3m	46.3%	Unlikely
Collins	BRE	5.0m	49.0%	Unlikely
Dúbravka	BUR	4.0m	47.1%	Unlikely
Maguire	MUN	4.3m	45.6%	Unlikely
Enzo	CHE	6.8m	42.1%	Unlikely
Alderete	SUN	4.1m	43.1%	Unlikely
Cucurella	CHE	6.0m	41.0%	Unlikely
Saliba	ARS	6.0m	40.4%	Unlikely
Nallo	LIV	3.7m	40.1%	Unlikely
Anderson	NFO	5.3m	38.8%	Unlikely
James	CHE	5.7m	39.0%	Unlikely
A.Becker	LIV	5.4m	38.0%	Unlikely
Mitchell	CRY	5.0m	37.7%	Unlikely
G.Jesus	ARS	6.4m	36.7%	Unlikely

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Player	Team	Price	Progress	Tonight
Alleyne	MCI	4.3m	117.0%	Very Likely
Bruno G.	NEW	7.2m	114.6%	Very Likely
Woltemade	NEW	7.1m	115.8%	Very Likely
Van de Ven	TOT	4.6m	102.0%	Very Likely
Rogers	AVL	7.7m	98.7%	Likely
Mamardashvili	LIV	4.2m	100.9%	Very Likely
Bradley	LIV	5.0m	99.0%	Maybe
Møller Wolfe	WOL	4.3m	98.9%	Maybe
Kovačić	MCI	5.9m	97.2%	Maybe
Roberts	BUR	4.4m	97.1%	Maybe
Nichols	ARS	3.8m	95.4%	Maybe
Meslier	LEE	4.2m	94.9%	Maybe
Mount	MUN	5.9m	92.4%	Unlikely
Kamara	AVL	4.9m	92.1%	Unlikely
Okafor	LEE	5.5m	92.2%	Unlikely
Brierley	BUR	4.5m	91.8%	Unlikely
Gomez	BHA	4.9m	91.9%	Unlikely
Konaté	LIV	5.4m	91.7%	Unlikely
Acheampong	CHE	3.8m	89.7%	Unlikely
Bajcetic	LIV	4.3m	87.0%	Unlikely
Wood	NFO	7.2m	86.5%	Unlikely
Poveda	SUN	4.8m	86.4%	Unlikely
Benitez	CRY	4.0m	86.0%	Unlikely
Andrey Santos	CHE	4.5m	85.1%	Unlikely
Yoro	MUN	4.2m	85.5%	Unlikely
Burrowes	AVL	4.4m	85.7%	Unlikely
Schade	BRE	7.1m	81.5%	Unlikely
Frimpong	LIV	5.8m	82.6%	Unlikely
Gordon	NEW	7.3m	83.2%	Unlikely
Calvert-Lewin	LEE	6.0m	81.8%	Unlikely
D.Leon	MUN	4.2m	82.2%	Unlikely
Saka	ARS	10.0m	79.0%	Unlikely
Haaland	MCI	15.0m	77.9%	Unlikely
Weiss	BUR	4.3m	79.8%	Unlikely
Ebere	EVE	4.4m	79.4%	Unlikely
M.Bizot	AVL	4.2m	77.5%	Unlikely
McAidoo	MCI	4.5m	74.5%	Unlikely
Carvalho	BRE	4.7m	74.5%	Unlikely
Ward-Prowse	BUR	5.6m	74.0%	Unlikely
Toti	WOL	4.2m	72.7%	Unlikely

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Watchlists

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Raya Martin	ARS	B
No Change	Sanchez	CHE	B, Vs
No Change	Pickford	EVE	B
No Change	Roefs	SUN	C
No Change	Henderson	CRY	C, Vs
No Change	Verbruggen	BHA	C
No Change	Dubravka	BUR	B, £

Last updated: 31 Jan, 2026 1:27am

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Gabriel Magalhães	ARS	A
No Change	Chalobah	CHE	B, Vs
Up	Senesi	BOU	C, Vs
No Change	Mukiele	SUN	B
No Change	Lacroix	CRY	C, Vs
No Change	Tarkowski	EVE	B
No Change	Cash	AVL	B, Vs
No Change	van Hecke	BHA	B
No Change	van Dijk	LIV	B
No Change	Andersen	FUL	B

Last updated: 31 Jan, 2026 1:36am

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Bruno Fernandes	MUN	A, Vs
No Change	Saka	ARS	C
No Change	Fernández	CHE	A, Vs
No Change	Rogers	AVL	B, Vs
No Change	Semenyo	MCI	B
Up	Wilson	FUL	A
No Change	Wirtz	LIV	A
Down	Bruno Guimarães	NEW	A, VsX, Inj
No Change	Ndiaye	EVE	C
No Change	Anderson	NFO	B, £
No Change	Mitoma	BHA	B

Last updated: 31 Jan, 2026 1:43am

	Player	Club	Factors
No Change	Haaland	MCI	C
No Change	Watkins	AVL	B, Vs, Inj
No Change	Thiago	BRE	A
No Change	Ekitiké	LIV	C
Up	Bowen	WHU	B
Down	Calvert-Lewin	LEE	B, VsX

Last updated: 31 Jan, 2026 1:46am

GW24 Chip Poll

Members

Projecting Value – The Goalkeepers

24 July 2011 1575 comments

Paul

Obtaining a better balance to your squad is fundamental to Fantasy success. It’s all very well selecting the likes of Frank Lampard and Robin Van Persie but if such luxury choices leave you rummaging around the bargain basement for players that offer little returns, it’s perhaps time for a re-think.

Since the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) 2011/12 game launched on late Thursday evening, we’ve been working away in the background and, after many hours of number-crunching, have produced our first set of Projected Points Returns for the upcoming season.

The factors taken into consideration with our Projections are varied- past performance, team tactics, possible rotation, the impact of new signings, susceptibility to injury, the new FPL Bonus Points system and even January 2012‘s African Cup of Nations come into the equation. As pre-season continues and the season unfolds, we will update these figures on a regular basis to offer an up-to-date reflection of each player’s potential going into Gameweek one. Our full list of “Projections” will be released on the Members Area early next week but, over a series of articles, we’re going to start to dissect them right here and now for our Members.

Our aim is to help shape your Fantasy squad for the upcoming campaign with a series of articles highlighting those players who come out favourably in one of the most vital categories- value per Fantasy pound. By identifying the likely returns on offer next season, we pick our way through the positions and look, in the main, at the low-to-mid-price candidates who will hopefully provide that all-important balance required for your Fantasy squad ahead of the start of next season.

We kick off by turning our attentions to the top ten goalkeepers…

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threeputt
14 years, 6 months ago
whats happening with sturridge ? he's on the chelsea list, is he still out on loan at the mo, small chance he might get a look in at chelsea if he isnt
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1. The Bandit
  14 years, 6 months ago
  He's mis-firing on Chelsea tour.
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  1. threeputt
    14 years, 6 months ago
    thanks, 😉
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2. applebonkers
  14 years, 6 months ago
  back at chelsea and wont play
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3. Mílanista
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Chelsea have offered him as part of the Modric deal. Also, there is talk of Lukaku (young striker from Anderlecht) being signed. I reckon Sturridge will be sold or loaned out so could be a good option depending on where he goes. He is suspended for the start of the season though.
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  1. Shakey
    14 years, 6 months ago
    Have they really offered him to Sp*rs? That's hilariously patronising.
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    1. Qubit
      14 years, 6 months ago
      I think they'd be wise to accept.
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      1. Shotgun
        14 years, 6 months ago
        Them offering Daniel as part of Modric deal as bonkers and not true. Not even Chelsea poor excuse for a board would do that.
        Daniel wont leave, he possibly wont play that much either this season but he wont leave.
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        Shakey
        14 years, 6 months ago
        ermm is post is very much dressed up as if Daniel Sturridge is a good player 😕
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        Elfozzie 42
        14 years, 6 months ago
        I know for a fact that Sturridge was definitely offered as p/ex alongside a wodge of cash for Modric. I can see why Spurs wouldn't go for it though, he's to similar to Defoe.
        
        Villa Boas could give him a go this year, but I'd expect him to be on loan again, probably to someone not likely to challenge the top 6.
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Lewis - Sky Pod
14 years, 6 months ago
2-0 Forlan
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1. Cymro
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Looks like my bet is safe 😀
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hamadryad61
14 years, 6 months ago
IGotta say,after 5 days,I'm at last happy with my team,please rate
Reina,kenny
Baines,Hughes,kompany,o,shea,foley
Taarabt,vdv,silva,Murphy,Osman
Bothroyd,gervinho,Ba
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1. Locarno
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Is that front-three serious???
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  1. hamadryad61
    14 years, 6 months ago
    Most serious,gervinho will score plenty,and is a cracking winger,plenty assists,bothroyd will play at home,rangers will b tough to beat at home
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    1. threeputt
      14 years, 6 months ago
      rangers might be tough to beat at home but dosesnt mean they'll score at the other end
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    2. Locarno
      14 years, 6 months ago
      Gervinho: Unproven in the PL and not guaranteed a start. Won't take set-pieces.
      Bothroyd: Unproven in the PL and will struggle to get eight goals all season.
      Ba: Fair enough, but he's got a bit of competition at Newcastle, and I think they're relegation fodder.
      
      But each to their own. You should see my dodgy defence.
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      1. Attila the Bum
        14 years, 6 months ago
        Relegation fodder?
        Get back under your rock. 😛
        Gervinho would be in my team if he was classed as a midfielder, not as a forward though. I actually think Bothroyd could do well. He is a decent enough striker.
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        Locarno
        14 years, 6 months ago
        Ha! I knew it would get him out. How was your summer, fella?
        
        Bothroyd was poor at the Valley, and a bit better than adequate at Cardiff. Not for me.
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        Attila the Bum
        14 years, 6 months ago
        Summer is going alright ta, how's yours?
        I quite liked the look of him at Cardiff, he's in my latest lineup as the cheap striker, but I don't know if he'd make the final cut.
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        Locarno
        14 years, 6 months ago
        Bothroyd was poor at the Valley, and a bit better than adequate at Cardiff, and Attila has selected him. DEFINITELY not for me.
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        Attila the Bum
        14 years, 6 months ago
        😆
        Same as ever. Full of shite. 😛
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        Locarno
        14 years, 6 months ago
        http://rlv.zcache.com/youre_just_jealous_t_shirt-p235377500466115832uh8e_400.jpg
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        Turbodog
        14 years, 6 months ago
        He was pretty crap at Wolves too
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      2. hamadryad61
        14 years, 6 months ago
        It's tough, one decent def,only play 3 defs anyway
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2. OMG LoL
  14 years, 6 months ago
  So how many points do you expect in the first 3 weeks?
  What will be your captain?
  Baines for 8mil? He won't shoot penalties with Arteta in team.
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  1. Locarno
    14 years, 6 months ago
    It's a pretty dreadful team (Murphy???), but Baines shot pens with Arteta in the team last season.
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  2. njfsdkffslkf
    14 years, 6 months ago
    Arteta is currently injured again
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    1. hamadryad61
      14 years, 6 months ago
      Baines will take pens,and Durham go some nice home games,I feel confident
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      1. Locarno
        14 years, 6 months ago
        Durham? Their bowling's a bit weak for me...
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        hamadryad61
        14 years, 6 months ago
        Ha ha,fulham
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3. Syntax
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Reina is a gamble and I'm really not liking Osman.
  Can't see Murphy getting many goals nor foley clean sheets
  gervinho might be rested or rotated roo
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  1. Syntax
    14 years, 6 months ago
    *too
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    1. hamadryad61
      14 years, 6 months ago
      Osman,??? Very underated,really turned it on,back end of last season
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4. Holy See
  14 years, 6 months ago
  I'd consider Reina-Given Bothroyd-Zamora Murphy-Sessegnon. Bit dodge Ham.
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  1. njfsdkffslkf
    14 years, 6 months ago
    Sessegnon is a decent shout
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Demí
14 years, 6 months ago
MCFC XI vs LA Galaxy - Hart, Richards, Kompany, Lescott, Clichy, De Jong, Barry, A Johnson, Silva, Dzeko, Balotelli

Looks like 4-4-2
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1. Demí
  14 years, 6 months ago
  or 4-2-3-1 OR 4-3-3
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  1. Arse Craic
    14 years, 6 months ago
    any other formations?
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    1. Demí
      14 years, 6 months ago
      No
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      1. Fratboy
        14 years, 6 months ago
        lol 🙂
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2. Locarno
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Looks like 5-0. And not to the Yanks.
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3. njfsdkffslkf
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Silva AM , 4 2 1 3
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  1. Demí
    14 years, 6 months ago
    You think that's how they'll line up in the league when Tevez goes..
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    1. njfsdkffslkf
      14 years, 6 months ago
      Toure to come in yet mind
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      1. Demí
        14 years, 6 months ago
        Ahh yes, right you are.
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4. applebonkers
  14 years, 6 months ago
  strong side, season starting back 5 imo
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louissteinberg
14 years, 6 months ago
thoughts on this team please

cech (given)

rafael kompany luiz (jagielka) (senderos)

n'zogbia sinclair VDV taarabt downing

suarez Ba (holt)
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1. Locarno
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Like it. A lot.
  
  You'll need to shoehorn at least one of Lamps/Drogba/Malouda/Torres in there pretty smartly though.
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  1. Saint Tim
    14 years, 6 months ago
    do you need given if you've got cech? could go for a 4.0m or 4.5m keeper instead and use the extra 1.0m/0.5m to trade downing up
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2. My name is an echo
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Looks good. However, do zou reallz need Cech and Given? I like VDV but I reckon Malouda is a better bet for the start of the season due to fixtures. Otherwise all good.
  
  I have had RVP in my team until now but looking at the fixtures could Bent actually be a smarter option and leave 2m in the bank to get RVP in GW4?
  
  Given (Gordon)
  Luiz: Hughes: Huth: O Shea: Kompany
  Downing: Sinclair: Tabarabt: Bartin: Malouda
  Holt: Zamorra: Bent (RVP)
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3. Mílanista
  14 years, 6 months ago
  If you're spending 7m on a GK I would only spend 4m on the backup. How often would you pick Given? Cech would be a good option for just about every gameweek.
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4. Syntax
  14 years, 6 months ago
  It's not bad at all but I feel murphy is a safer bet than Senderos
  
  jagielka could be rotated with heitinga or distin and that will affect his returns. Everton are slow starters too
  
  N'zog going on strike is a bad omen for me too
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5. louissteinberg
  14 years, 6 months ago
  the reason for the expensive back up keeper (given)
  and the expensive back up defender (jagielka) is to boost my team value early off
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Lewis - Sky Pod
14 years, 6 months ago
Given AlHabsi

Kompany Lescott A Cole (Simpson Orr)

VdV Sinclair Taarabt Moses Albrighton

RVP Torres AJohnson

RMT
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1. Saint Tim
  14 years, 6 months ago
  very nice apart from andy johnson and doubling up on Man City defenders IMHO
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2. Attila the Bum
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Fairly similar to mine. So I like it.
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3. Mílanista
  14 years, 6 months ago
  A Johnson is competing with Demebele for one spot.
  
  Torres is another big question mark unless Drogba is sold before the transfer window closes. In fact even if Drogba goes and Torres is guaranteed first choice he's still a big question mark due to his performances last season and glass legs.
  
  Don't think doubling up on the City defence is a problem for as long as they are both first choice and fixtures are good. Should do well for clean sheets.
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Samwise the Brave
14 years, 6 months ago
Trying to pick aa mid for 4.5 that will play regularly and may score some resonably points currently have dyer form swansea. Anyone got any other decent options? (1st on bench).
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1. Lewis - Sky Pod
  14 years, 6 months ago
  don't think there are many other conceivable options. Moses at 5.0 is probably next best bet.
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  1. Samwise the Brave
    14 years, 6 months ago
    Looks like dyer it is, I'm maxed out the full 100 just needed a decent player just in case of a last min injury to a big player
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2. King Eric, in America
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Tiote?
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  1. Samwise the Brave
    14 years, 6 months ago
    Does he do enough attacking wise? + he's a booking magnet
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    1. King Eric, in America
      14 years, 6 months ago
      No & Yes 😛
      
      I understood you to mean 'any player @ 4.5 who plays' as they would be bench residents.
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      1. Samwise the Brave
        14 years, 6 months ago
        Correct, but hoping for one that may get an odd assist if he does happen to come on from his warm bench
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3. Mr. Greedy
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Dyer is the best option at that price.
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  1. Attila the Bum
    14 years, 6 months ago
    Injury prone little shitter. Wouldn't piss on him if he was on fire.
    
    So I disagree. 🙂
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    1. Locarno
      14 years, 6 months ago
      Wrong Dyer!!!
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      1. Attila the Bum
        14 years, 6 months ago
        Ah that little c*nt is at QPR is he?
        Apologies to the other Dyer then 😳
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        Samwise the Brave
        14 years, 6 months ago
        I thought that too until a couple of days ago when I read on this site it was a dirrerent bloke
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4. Mílanista
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Buzsaky is 4.5m and was being hyped around until the Taarabt announcement. When it comes to unsettled players in the transfer market nothing is guaranteed so you may want to keep the Buzsaky option at the back of your mind. Otherwise I think you need to spend a little more.
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  1. Samwise the Brave
    14 years, 6 months ago
    If taarabet leaves i'll defo look at him but at the moment he's just not worth it.
    My team is:
    Cech (ruddy)
    Hughes Kompany Baines (simpson Orr)
    Nzogbia downing Yaya sessengon (4.5 player)
    Zomora Bent Carroll
    
    If suarez is fit at the start I may have an extra .5 to spend by downgrading carroll
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Saint Tim
14 years, 6 months ago
Please RMT guys:

Al-Habsi
Kompany, A Cole, A Hughes
N'Zogbia, Wilshere, Taarabt, Albrighton
van Persie, Drogba, Holt
Subs: Given, Rafael, Barton, Wes Brown
£1.0m in the bank
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1. Lewis - Sky Pod
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Nice but not a huge fan of Wilshere as a FF prospect. And Drogba subject to heavy rotation surely.
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  1. Saint Tim
    14 years, 6 months ago
    fair points...how about the following instead:
    
    Al-Habsi
    Kompany, A Cole, A Hughes
    N’Zog, Malouda, Taarabt, Albrighton
    RVP, Odem, Holt
    Subs: Given, Rafael, Barton, Wes Brown
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    1. Lewis - Sky Pod
      14 years, 6 months ago
      better, but Odem got horrendous first two fixtures! this game is hard!
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GKEF
14 years, 6 months ago
Having three Man City defenders, discuss.
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1. Locarno
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Could be genius. I haven't got the cajones, though.
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2. Lewis - Sky Pod
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Im going Kompany + one of Lescott/Clichy for sure.
  
  Having 3 would be too expensive I think.
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  1. Jimrod™
    14 years, 6 months ago
    I've got Kompany & Lescott, as well as Yaya (Raphael & Luiz also in defence). Still funds for Nani, VDV and Carroll with Maxi as gamble player. Barton fills last spot with Ba main bench player.
    
    Why no Nani love? Top FPL scorer last season, not over-expensive and since when do tough fixtures bother the top teams? No-one seems to have him.
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    1. Arse Craic
      14 years, 6 months ago
      rotation risk with valencia and young
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3. applebonkers
  14 years, 6 months ago
  not sure. if silva, aguero or dzeko explode you'll be tied up a bit
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  1. Attila the Bum
    14 years, 6 months ago
    ^^^^
    Wise
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4. Saint Tim
  14 years, 6 months ago
  eggs in one basket?
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5. Syntax
  14 years, 6 months ago
  I have hart clichy and kompany
  
  city have the best defensive record, so I see no problem.
  At the end of the season they'll be up there
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6. My name is an echo
  14 years, 6 months ago
  cannot see that as being a smart move. much better value out there and whereas it will work some weeks it will surely blow up in your face. cheap defenders is surely the waz forward. Look at Huth and Hangeland last year....
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7. Mílanista
  14 years, 6 months ago
  For a period last season I had Hart plus 2 City defenders and it worked very well. Problem came when I needed to get rid of Drogba and Tevez seemed the best option so had to lose a defender. There's also the rotation issue with Kompany looking like the only nailed on starter.
  
  Maybe go Kompany, Clichy and Lescott for £18.5m plus 2 rotating backups between 4-5m? You're likely to get at least 2 of those playing each week so could set whichever rotating backup is at home ahead of the other backup in the substitutions list.
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The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
14 years, 6 months ago
Do we really think Suarez won't be ready for Liverpool in THREE weeks? Seems silly to me.
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1. Cymro
  14 years, 6 months ago
  I think he will get 2 weeks holidays now, then a week of training. He's vital for Liverpool though, I just cant see him benched. Will certainly be in my team.
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  1. tangtastic
    14 years, 6 months ago
    agree.. copa is his preseason. 3 weeks is long enough for him to have a bit of a break then prep for 1st game. i think he'll be there gw1
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The Bandit
14 years, 6 months ago
Taking a punt on a mix of big hitters and newbies. Any views cheers. 🙂

GIven, Al Habsi
Cole, Kompany, S Taylor, Gorkss, R Martin
VDV, Lampard, Sessignon, Sinclair, Taarabt
Rooney, Holt, Graham
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1. Shorty89
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Quite like it although looks a bit budget in places because of the big hitters.
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  1. The Bandit
    14 years, 6 months ago
    Will play Cole Kompany +1, all five mids and Rooney +1 most weeks.
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    1. tangtastic
      14 years, 6 months ago
      i think too much invested in too few. always better odds if you spread your bets
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    2. Shotgun
      14 years, 6 months ago
      Rooney + 1 looks, atleast today as a gamble. Imo your front is to weak. I´d say 2 heavy hitters upfront is key this year. Though either Holt or Graham could be this years Adam so, i couldent be more wrong - it all depends. If it was ME, i´d go for either of Holt and Graham and tweek to get the likes of Zamora perhaps, alongside Rooney.
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2. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
  14 years, 6 months ago
  As an avid Spurs supporter, I'm the only idiot who thinks its crazy to have him with those fixtures.
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  1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
    14 years, 6 months ago
    him being VDV.
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    1. The Bandit
      14 years, 6 months ago
      The man is fixture proof! (can't say the same about the rest of your team)! 😉
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      1. tangtastic
        14 years, 6 months ago
        hmmm.. i dunno. hes showing form in preseasons. id back him to pick up points against anyone when he's firing
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  2. Mílanista
    14 years, 6 months ago
    VDV a big game player so don't see the problem. FPL-wise, two of his best games last season were the ones against Arsenal and he always looked fired up for the big matches.
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3. Arse Craic
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Very similar to mine. I've went with Rvp.
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4. Lewis - Sky Pod
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Not sure about Holt AND Graham. If you could stump up the funds to get somebody proven like BA instead of one of them, team would be great.
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  1. The Bandit
    14 years, 6 months ago
    3,5,2 most weeks. 🙂
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    1. Lewis - Sky Pod
      14 years, 6 months ago
      even so, you have 4 of your front 8 taken up by newly promoted players. not optimal surely.
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  2. tangtastic
    14 years, 6 months ago
    +1
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    1. The Bandit
      14 years, 6 months ago
      Thanks all for your comments.
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Shorty89
14 years, 6 months ago
Zog & Baines
or
Malouda & 5.0 defender ?
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1. 1justlookin
  14 years, 6 months ago
  zog & Baines, no brainer.
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2. My name is an echo
  14 years, 6 months ago
  that is a hard call. however, I would (and have) gone for Malouda due to the fixtures. Plus John O Shea is 5 million and will definitely be playing first team football for a new look Sunderland.
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El Pulpo Paul
14 years, 6 months ago
Anyone out there familiar with the Cash Out facility on betfair?
Have 20 on uruguay to win the match and its currently showing a profit available now to take €21.87. Just wondering if i lock in this profit now am i guaranteed it even in the event of a draw or paraguay win?
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1. TorresMagic™
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Doubt you can collect you the game is over. You shouldn't have any issues as Paraguay don't know how to score 2 goals.
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  1. El Pulpo Paul
    14 years, 6 months ago
    I cashed out last night with a similiar bet on Peru. The stake immediately appeared back in my account but not the profit until the game was over.
    
    Could be missing something but seems like an easy way to minimise risk of losing stake whilst guaranteeing a profit at the same time.
    
    Anyways hears to hoping suarez gets another so i can win my bet on uruguay/suarez top scorer at 100 to 1 as well!
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Supernova
14 years, 6 months ago
Not as much of a shit-storm over Boselli this pre-season on here then? :p
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1justlookin
14 years, 6 months ago
Quick one, which is better?

A) Cole,Albrighton, Tchoyi
B) Riise, N'zogbia, Sinclair.

Rather have Luiz but dunno if he'll play.
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1. Saint Tim
  14 years, 6 months ago
  b
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The hope that kills...
14 years, 6 months ago
Helpful stuff Sir P. Not sure how Blades fans would take the description of Kenny as 'unproven' tho...
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suddenorgan
14 years, 6 months ago
Does anyone know where Fulham's Europa fixtures fit in with the start of the season? I remember it was fairly congested last season so a bit worried about rotation..
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Mrs Parkinson
14 years, 6 months ago
D0oes anyone know if Senderos will be a first team regular for Fulham this season?
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1. tangtastic
  14 years, 6 months ago
  i dont think he'll start the season in the 1st XI.
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  1. Mrs Parkinson
    14 years, 6 months ago
    Who'll play instead of him?
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    1. Demí
      14 years, 6 months ago
      Hughes
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      14 years, 6 months ago
      itll be hughes+hangelaand
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2. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
  14 years, 6 months ago
  One to watch, played at right back the other day. Got an assist too, probably a tad risky to start with though.
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ZeSuPeR
14 years, 6 months ago
I've got two questions before I can finalise my first team draft
(it will inevitably change)

1. Will ivanovic be nailed starter ?

2. What is QPR's first choice back four ???

Appreciate any help in advance xxx
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Countryside Ram
14 years, 6 months ago
do we think there are any "must have" players yet?
i dont like been vidic-less as he stung me bad when i sold him last season. and i dont like been without rooney and rvp. as there guarrenteed over the season.
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ecasey93
14 years, 6 months ago
Badabingbadaboom RMT/COMT 😉

Given, Ruddy
Rafael,Luiz,Kompany,Samba,Simpson
VDV,Barton,Taarabt,Jarvis,Y.Toure
Suarez,Holt,RVP
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temo
14 years, 6 months ago
Hoolahan and Zamora

or

Albrighton and Holt
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1. Cymro
  14 years, 6 months ago
  i believe Holt is on Pens/free kicks, so based on that id go with holt and Albrighton
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Davido989
14 years, 6 months ago
whats the paraguay - uraguay score ? who scored ? who assisted ?
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1. Locarno
  14 years, 6 months ago
  2-0 - Suarez and Forlan. Dunno about assists.
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2. Cymro
  14 years, 6 months ago
  2-0 Suarez and Forlan. I think suarez assisted the forlan goal aswell
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  1. Davido989
    14 years, 6 months ago
    oooo suarez babe <3
    btw thanks
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3. applebonkers
  14 years, 6 months ago
  the skinhead defensive mid set up the 2nd. arevalo
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Demí
14 years, 6 months ago
Clichy looks out cold
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1. Shakey
  14 years, 6 months ago
  At least he's not playing anyone onside any more.
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Attila the Bum
14 years, 6 months ago
UNITED MAKE APPROACH FOR LUCAS!

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11667_7059726,00.html
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1. applebonkers
  14 years, 6 months ago
  grrr was going to ask which one before i clicked but couldn't do it.
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  1. Locarno
    14 years, 6 months ago
    +1. I thought Fergie had finally lost it.
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    1. Attila the Bum
      14 years, 6 months ago
      🙂
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2. King Eric, in America
  14 years, 6 months ago
  72 million.
  
  Nope.
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1justlookin
14 years, 6 months ago
Has anyone got an easy to look at guide to see what teams go well together please? ie: whos at home on the same day.
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1. King Eric, in America
  14 years, 6 months ago
  check the 'ticker' on the right of the FFS homepage. Has the next 6 games, opponent, home/away.
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2. Samwise the Brave
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Found this yestersay on the site it's the home defence rotation spreadsheet it has sheets showing who goes with who. Not mine but credit goes to the pperson who made it
  
  https://spreadsheets3.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aqle1EDEMc5mdDIweFY2N0hVTXV5TVY4V1BsSlVJbUE&hl=en_US#gid=2
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BONZ
14 years, 6 months ago
Any one set up a texaco team and entered into FFS league??

Just keeps coming up with error....
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1. applebonkers
  14 years, 6 months ago
  same, that's odd
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rup22
14 years, 6 months ago
Not seen anyone with balotelli in their team. If he starts I reckon he's a good shout.
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1. Davido989
  14 years, 6 months ago
  unless you want lots of -3's for red cards ?
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  1. rup22
    14 years, 6 months ago
    Fair point. He's a bit touchy
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Egg noodle
14 years, 6 months ago
Can somebody tell me 3 goalkeepers which rotate best with Given? Irrespective of price, i want to know the best rotation? From some quick glancing, my current opinion is Begovic. Thanks
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1. applebonkers
  14 years, 6 months ago
  stoke, norwich and west brom according to the spreadsheet i nicked off someone else. it doesn't take fixture difficuluty into account, just home and away games
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2. The Bandit
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Stoke (but not necessarily Bego) is the best. Next Kenny then WBA.
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  1. Egg noodle
    14 years, 6 months ago
    thanks AB and WR. last year i made the mistake of getting a wolves keeper at the start. i wont repeat it by getting norwich/wba keeper. stoke keeper it is then! thanks
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OMG LoL
14 years, 6 months ago
Scwarzer- Given
Givet-Figuroa-Clishy-Marin.r- 4mil def
Lampard (C)-Dempsey-Taarbat-N'Zogbia ( if he goes to Villa)-Pennant
Bent, Ba and Suarez

My thoughts are to avoid Tottenham Arsenal and Man utd., with the plan to make the wild card after round 3.
By then it will be easier to see who will play in Manchester Midfield - Young , Nani , Valencia, and who will play forward - only with Rooney, or Hernandez-Rooney.
Same with Arsenal RVP, or Gervino with RVP.
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1. Mílanista
  14 years, 6 months ago
  Fulham and Villa rotate very badly so you may want to change one of your keepers, Scwarzer should go.
  
  Midfield and attack looks good though you may have sacrificed to much in defence to enable that.
  
  I'm not sure planning to use the wildcard early is a good idea. I think it should only happen if your initial teams is looking in need of major surgery after a few weeks. Should aim to have a team that can do well for a while with 1-2 transfers per week then used wildcards to set up a good team for another run of fixtures once the current team picks up too many injuries, suspensions, players losing form, players being dropped etc. I lost my league last year because I stupidly used a wildcard early when I didn't need to. Towards the end of the season when my rivals caught up and overtook me I was in desperate need of a wildcard due to too many players suffering from these problems.
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  1. OMG LoL
    14 years, 6 months ago
    I'am playing each season with the use of wild card early, and I won 4 of 5leagues that i played ( with 4-7 other opponents).
    Using a wild card early gives me a good start with value(money) of the team. As for a goalkeeper Ful- AV, AV - Blackburn, AV - wolves , Ful -blackburn. can't be better than this for the first 4-5 rounds.
    this is not the final team, I 'm waiting to see what will happen with Tevez.
    For the wild-card i will take better defence ( rafael, ivanovic, clichy), and get rid of Lampard -12mil. But for now i need the captain, and Chelsea has easiest start.
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