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Today’s Members article sees the top ten defenders in terms of value come under the spotlight. What’s noticeable with regard to our projected points per Fantasy pound is only one of our top ten defenders ranks higher than any of yesterday’s top ten goalkeepers- with “Save” points boosting the goalkeeper tallies, it highlights the importance of picking the correct goalkeeper pairing in order to get the most out of your budget…

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  1. maglia rosa
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    14 years, 6 months ago

    do you have to relink ur team to ur sign on name this season?

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    1. Livinginapool - Top 100 Any…
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      14 years, 6 months ago

      Yep.

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      1. maglia rosa
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        14 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers livinginapool. lets hope i can join such a league next season 😉

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  2. Trilogist
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    OK Chaps. this is my initial try at a team.

    http://i55.tinypic.com/2vxm9mt.png

    Deffo gonna fit aguero in when he joins city tho.

    What d'yall think?

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    1. Camzy
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      It's pretty good, some strong picks.

      Reconsider Kelly, Senderos, Beattie, O'Shea and Al-Habsi.

      Love the midfield 🙂

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      1. Trilogist
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        14 years, 6 months ago

        Kelly is staying unless kenny signs a new full back. which I dont see happening.

        Senderos has been starting games in preseason so far, hes a cheap option if he continues to earn starts.

        I personally think Beattie is a good shout, and not expensive.

        Interesting to hear why you think I should reconsider O'shea tho.

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        1. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 6 months ago

          Fair point with Kelly. He looks like a starter, keep him if you think Liverpool will keep clean sheets, but pre-season so far, and considering their start, it looks fairly unlikely.

          Senderos if he starts is a great choice. More when we get confirmation though. I'd rather pay the extra for Hughes.

          Beattie I don't like at all. He has neither set pieces nor penalties to help him, and Swansea have a really tough start. That and the fact you're giving up a striker spot which is one of the most valuable in the entire squad.

          O'Shea isn't a good choice because you can get Bramble or Brown for cheaper and they'll probably score better too with the new bonus system.

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    2. maglia rosa
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      14 years, 6 months ago

      i think thats pretty dam good dare i say camzy is being a little harsh only beatie and dyer are unknowns to me the rest are ok imo

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  3. The Laughing Man
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    Whats that site again to check when a players value will be going up or down?

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    1. Ed
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      14 years, 6 months ago

      Total FPL but you won't have to worry about that until the season has started!

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    2. Alex Hunter
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      totalfpl

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      1. The Laughing Man
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        Cheers guys

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    3. Trilogist
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      14 years, 6 months ago

      I'm assuming FFS will do something on that considering they have this partnership thing going on, which might actually be accurate.

      heres hoping anyway.

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      1. Sasquatch
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        That would be sweet.

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  4. Tommytour
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    14 years, 6 months ago

    Sorry if being dumb but unable to make transfers! What is this thing about Caps Lock? Thanks

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    1. The Stock
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      14 years, 6 months ago

      Turn your Caps Lock off and you can make transfers.

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      1. Tommytour
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        14 years, 6 months ago

        doesnt work

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      2. King Eric, in America
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        14 years, 6 months ago

        LoooooL

        Worth the 3 hours on here today, thanks 😀

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        1. The Stock
          • 15 Years
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          🙂

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          1. Locarno
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 6 months ago

            I'm feeling guilty. 🙂

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    2. Zod
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      Hold caps lock down when you're picking players and you'll instantly be given an extra million to spend per player.

      If you don't believe me, you shouldn't.

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  5. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    Just signed in to my team on FPL site. The "my team" page is ok but on the transfers page the team has vanished and there are 15 grey shirts?!! Anyone else had this problem?

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    1. Alex Hunter
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      14 years, 6 months ago

      yes, same for me, yesterday it was fine - don't know what's up. i thought it was because i'm at work or something and certain things would be disabled.

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    2. Tommytour
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      same above!

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      1. Shipstontrev
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        me too 😥

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        1. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          Given up on it for today. Probably for the best as cannot stop tinkering! Read about the bugs and its the first time its affected me damn.

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  6. Oliver Reed
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    14 years, 6 months ago

    Europe's top clubs threaten Fifa revolt http://t.co/RTMk9Vs

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  7. Goooooner from Lahore
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    14 years, 6 months ago

    RMT plz plz

    Given Ruddy
    Hughes terry kompany olloson wilkinson
    lampard vdv nzog tarabat sinclair
    suarez zamora holt

    i have gone for suarez and how do you ppl rate him against rvp ?
    suarez sinclair zamora
    OR
    rvp rodgella and a non playing midfielder?(dyer)>?

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  8. yeates45
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    14 years, 6 months ago

    In GW2,3,&5 Swansea are at home with good fixtures... Does anyone know their starting back four at all?

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    1. Steve
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      Rangel, Monk, Taylor & Williams i think

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      1. yeates45
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks, I think I will go with Rangel seemed to get most game time last season

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  9. CatMac
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    14 years, 6 months ago

    Right guys, 3rd time lucky I hope.

    Yes, I have no Chelsea or ManC attacking coverage but that can be rectified in GW2 by taking out VDV/a-n-other. I've taken into account a) season ticker b) projections c) gut feelings, plus other posts on here with reasoned arguments and have come up with a starting team of:

    Given Ruddy
    Simpson Kompany Hughes Ivanovic O'Shea
    Van der Vaart Moses N'Zogbia Sinclair O'Hara
    Van Persie Zamora Bent

    Any reasoning (apart from luck, personal choice) why this wont work?

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    1. Alex Hunter
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      14 years, 6 months ago

      i'm staying away from vdv at the beginning due to fixtures and going w/malouda, then it's an easy swap once they lighten up. i'd get at least one united player too.

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      1. CatMac
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        I had Malouda in the beginning King Eric, but due to uncertainty over whether he'll start and Spurs are home to Everton, I think it's worth the gamble.

        As far as ManU players - Rafael is bookmarked for when fixtures ease up.

        Thanks for your opinion though, valid points 🙂

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  10. vova
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    Hey guys, you are probably bored to death with RMT now. I will throw mine in there.
    Given Ruddy
    Kompany Clichy Simpson Orr ACole
    Taarabt Sinclair Sess Barton VDV
    Bent Rooney Holt
    1.0 in bank

    WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK?

    Help will be greatly appreciated

    PS How accurate are the player projections?( last seasons for example)

    CHEERS

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  11. Alton E.
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    why nobody going for david silva?

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    1. Joey Millions
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      yaya is better value

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    2. yeates45
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      2nd name on my team sheet after fat frank

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    3. Alex Hunter
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      14 years, 6 months ago

      because city's only attacking threat is tevez really, aside from him i'd only invest in their defence.

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    4. Qubit
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      14 years, 6 months ago

      I will be. But only for gwk 1. Swap to Lamps on the cards for gwk2 onwards

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      1. yeates45
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        I have both in from the start

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  12. Ed
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    A or B??

    A) Suarez & Sessegnon/O'hara
    B) Holt & Kuyt?

    Cheers

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    1. Alex Hunter
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      14 years, 6 months ago

      suarez combo and he's cheaper than kuyt and i reckon will score more pts. overall, also on free kicks.

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  13. Oliver Reed
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    14 years, 6 months ago

    heres my current picks, fairly happy with them...

    given/ruddy
    baines samba kompany (2 x 4m)
    o'hara taarabt duff nzog barton
    roonpig tevez zamora

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  14. Call Me Old Fashioned
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    Is NZog worth 1 mill more to fork out for? Will be play in hole behind bent or on wing?

    A = Cech Ruddy
    Rafael Kompany Hughes Simpson Orr
    Lampard O’Hara Tarrabt Albrighton Dyer
    Zamora RVP Suarez – 0.5 left

    B = Al Habsi Given
    A.Cole Kompany Hughes Simpson Orr
    Lampard O’Hara Tarrabt Albrighton Dyer
    Zamora RVP Suarez – 0 left

    A or B? A gives me cech as chelsea CS cover and money to change Suarez if he wont play. Obvious q mark of rafeal and rotation.

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    1. Alex Hunter
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      14 years, 6 months ago

      i'd assume wing, but don't know what mcleish's plans are yet or how he'll set up.

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      1. Call Me Old Fashioned
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        14 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks, I will watch space. I think as long as Rafael looks as he will hold down RB I think A will be my team for start of season.

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    2. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season rc…
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      So in a shorter version

      A) Cech Ruddy Rafael

      or

      B) Given Al-Habsi Cashley

      😉

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  15. qwerty
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    14 years, 6 months ago

    Worth downgradign Zamora to A. Johnson, to spend money on Riise?

    Zamora > Johnson
    Simpson > Riise

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  16. JCSkala
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    RMUT - Rate my unique team
    Given Al Habsi
    Kompany Hughes Rafeal (Simpson Orr)
    VDV sessegnon tarrabt sinclair (dyer)
    Suarez Zamora Holt
    Don't worry, Will get RVP GW4
    I'm sure you'll all think its great because everyone else has got it

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  17. boofstein
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    14 years, 6 months ago

    My 1st RMT, early days but i kinda like this:

    Given/Schwarzer
    Cashley/Monk/Kompany/Alcaraz/Simpson
    N'Zog/Silva/Malouda/Moses/Dyer
    Suarez/RVP/Holt

    Any thoughts would be appreciated....

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  18. Cooper123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    Got a somewhat uninteresting problem for you. Be a doll and answer, won't you?

    A) Downing and Rodallega

    B) Moses and Suarez

    Cheers m'dear.

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    1. boofstein
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      I'd swing towards B

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    2. Kevtheotter
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      A

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    3. Alex Hunter
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      b

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    4. Livinginapool - Top 100 Any…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      14 years, 6 months ago

      Downing's position is a little unsure as of yet, and at a new club I wouldn't start the season with him.

      I'd rather Ba than Rodallega, but I'd try to find the extra .5m for Zamora.

      Suarez may not start the season.

      I'm not sold on Moses yet.

      I'd go for B if pushed, but I think there are still a few too many uncertainties.

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      1. Cooper123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        You make some valid points. I perhaps am being influenced too heavily by Wigan's first three fixtures

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        1. Livinginapool - Top 100 Any…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 6 months ago

          Maybe. I think they'll really struggle this year. Having said that, if Moses does play he just may be a decent cheapy.

          I think my problem (and not just with your question) is all of the uncertainties surrounding the starting XIs at this stage of the season.

          Personally, I've put down a XV that I'll probably barely tinker with now until a week or two prior to the start of the season.

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    5. Alton E.
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      b

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  19. Kevtheotter
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    14 years, 6 months ago

    Given, Ruddy
    Rafeal, Kompany, Cole (orr Simpson)
    Lamps, Taarabt, nzog, Moses (Dyer)
    RVP/Rooney Bent Rodallega

    Now i know ppl are going to say too much money in defence but i honestly think that its hard to upgrade this midfield for the good except dyer. Anybody have any thoughts on gettin rid of Cole and then altering my midfield. This i think is the reason for everyones RMT being so similar in midfield.

    Comments please

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    1. Cooper123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      That is very nearly my exact team, until you get to the strikers. I've got Sinclair rather than Dyer, and RVP / Suarez / Holt up front. So yeah obviously I would say this but I think it looks alright!

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      1. Kevtheotter
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        what if i switch cole for hughes and Taarabt for Downing?

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  20. Lewis - Sky Pod
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    team names. im stuck with Kuqi Monster.

    go go go....

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    1. Alex Hunter
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      wenger's arseshavin.

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    2. applebonkers
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      dude where's my ba

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    3. The Stock
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      Raoul Moatdrid

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      1. Shipstontrev
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        Shakhtar Senseless

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    4. yeates45
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      You got Wes Browned

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    5. vova
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      Better leighton evra

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    6. Trilogist
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      DefoeKingBaHerd

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      1. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season rc…
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        Posted before

        DefoeKingBaStead

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  21. Steve
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    what do people think to Benayoun & Bosingwa getting regular game time at the start of the season? Also what about Walker (Spurs)?

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    1. Alex Hunter
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      no idea, wait and see. definitely watching walker, he'll be fighting it out w/either hutton or corluka, whoever stays.

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    2. Taribo West on a free
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      I'm gambling on Bosingwa being a starter.

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    3. The Stock
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      Can't see it to be honest. Chelsea back 4 / front 2 about as predictable as the lottery

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      1. maglia rosa
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        a benayoun starting place wud make such a big difference to the amount of cash to spend elsewhere whilst still giving chelsea coverage...same goes for a modric transfer

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      2. Steve
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        I'm thinking Walker may get the nod. Really wany Benayoun & Bos to start as it gives me cheap chelsea coverage. People are saying Bow will play beacuse he & AVB are both portugeuse. I'm not buying into that but if AVB wants attacking football, surely Bos is his man for right back?

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        1. yeates45
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 6 months ago

          That said didn't Ivanovic score a few and also assists from RB last season?

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  22. RamboRN
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    Any thoughts people? this is my first fantasy football season but i get the general idea?

    De Gea (Ruddy)
    Rafael Luiz Alcaraz (Simpson) (De laet)
    Adam N’Zog Silva Taarabt (Ferguson)
    Rooney Suarez Zamora

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    1. boofstein
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      2 Utd defs is too much I think with their opening fixtures, maybe downgrade one.
      Also Adam ins't nailed on and won't have the influence he did at blackpool. Don't think he's worth it for the price.

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      1. Steve
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        +1, pretty good start tho

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  23. vova
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    14 years, 6 months ago

    Hey guys, you are probably bored to death with RMT now. I will throw mine in there.
    Given Ruddy
    Kompany Clichy Simpson Orr ACole
    Taarabt Sinclair Sess Barton VDV
    Bent Rooney Holt
    1.0 in bank

    WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK?

    Help will be greatly appreciated

    PS How accurate are the player projections?( last seasons for example)

    CHEERS

    Lost somewhere

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    1. yeates45
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      2 city defenders is brave... Clichy rotation risk with Kolarov...

      VDV has poor fixtures, but that said normally performs on big games

      Besides Cole I don't see any Chelsea threat... Bit of a risk?

      Bent and Rooney is solid

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  24. applebonkers
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    • 16 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    how do you guys copy and paste your team page?

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    1. andy85wsm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      How do you guys pick Alcaraz?

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      1. Taribo West on a free
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        How do you do?

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    2. Trilogist
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      what you mean like that?

      http://i55.tinypic.com/2vxm9mt.png

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      1. maglia rosa
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        :mrgreen:

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      2. applebonkers
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        • 16 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        yep

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        1. Trilogist
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 6 months ago

          just do a printscreen.

          copy into paint. cut out the team, load into tinipic. BOOOM!

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        2. Sasquatch
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 6 months ago

          PRT SCR and paste into Paint or summit?

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          1. applebonkers
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            • 16 Years
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            no worries, got it. thanks ish

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      3. Alex Hunter
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        nothing happens when i click on it.

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        1. The Stock
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 6 months ago

          Turn your caps lock off. Should be fine.

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  25. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    New season ...ok if you dont mind lets have a initial rmt .
    again trying to fit in players who can score points in a variety of ways and cover some top teams
    So all opnions very welcome

    Given ruddy
    gibbs , rafael ,walker , kelly , simpson
    vdv , etherington , n'zogbia , taarabt , sinclair
    rooney , rvp ,beatie

    I dont actually think i need to make subs this season 🙂

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  26. willjj96
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    RMT Draft 2:
    Hart (Ruddy)
    Hughes Kompany A Cole (Simpson Shittu)
    N'Zogbia Malouda Taarabt Yaya Hoolahan
    Suarez Rooney (Ranger)

    Think iv done pretty well and can switch Suarez if he doesnt play etc.

    Try and find some faults...

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    1. Shipstontrev
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      Ranger won't be a starter. Have you thought about Graham of Swansea?

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      1. willjj96
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        Is he a definite starter??

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    2. mikeh598
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      Looks solid. Who are you looking to bring in if Suarez sits the first couple GWs?

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      1. willjj96
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        Iv gotta admit that after his 2 goal debut against a good Cologne team, I like the look of Gervinho and the way he has fitted in at Arsenal although the fixture list is not the best... He is certain to start in my opinion.

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  27. Demí
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    What's happening with Birmingham FC.... 😕

    http://twitpic.com/5wbm27

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  28. Mrs Parkinson
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    Does anyone think Downing will start this season in the Liverpool first team?
    If so is he a better bet to start with than VDV?

    Any advice appreciated plese.

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    1. mikeh598
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      VDV is FPL gold. He puts up numbers regularly against all proponents.

      Downing is solid too, but lord knows how Liverpool's rotation is going to look.

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      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        I think people are forgetting VDV form after January... Having said that, i would much prefer him over Downing.

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        1. Alex Hunter
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 6 months ago

          when he's fit, he's great. i think he would have surpassed nani for pts. last season had he not joined the league late and had niggling injuries.

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      2. Mr. Greedy
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        He puts numbers up RANDOMLY against all opponents. He isn't fixture proof he's just unpredictable. He was gold last season when he was £8, this year I'm not so sure.

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    2. Mr. Greedy
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      Yes
      Maybe, he won't score as many points but he has cheaper so it depends what you spend the money on.

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  29. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    *SPOILER ALERT*

    I am going to win FPL

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    1. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      +1

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  30. mikeh598
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    RMT, pretty please:

    Robinson (Given)
    Hughes Rafael Kompany (Bardsley Simpson)
    Malouda Yaya Nzgobiba Barton (Ferguson)
    Zamora Bent (11.0)

    Crossing my fingers and hoping Aguero comes in at 11.0m for my third Striker.

    Thoughts

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    1. Alex Hunter
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      good, except i'd rethink ferguson and bardsley who may not start now w/the addition of brown/o'shea.

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