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28 July 2011 1257 comments
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Today’s Members article is the third instalment focusing on player value. We turn our attentions to the top ten midfielders in our Members Projections area and analyse just why we anticipate each of them to be so budget-friendly Fantasy prospects in the upcoming 2011/12 campaign. With three of our top four are already justifying our hopes in early pre-season by finding the net in their respective clubs’ friendlies, some of the names are already blinking brightly on our radars…

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  1. Fulgencio Obelmejias
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    good team name for a chelsea fan out there.
    Villas defoeking Boas !

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    1. TheHazard
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Out of interest, why Obelmejias? Are you Venezuelan?

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      1. Fulgencio Obelmejias
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        nah,english. its a name i saw once in the eighties and never forgot it.he is venezuelan though.

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        1. TheHazard
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          14 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah, bit before my time, but I've heard he was handy.

          Knocked out twice by Hagler, iirc? No shame in that, of course 🙂

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          1. Fulgencio Obelmejias
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            correct!you a boxing fan or did you look that one up?

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            1. TheHazard
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
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              Nah, read Four Kings by George Kimball recently, so pretty fresh in my memory!

              Bit of a boxing fan - try to keep up to date with the domestic scene and the higher profile world title fights.

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              1. Fulgencio Obelmejias
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                me too these days, used to be mad on it in the 80s and 90s. now im going for FF world domination
                (unsuccesfully lol).

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    2. CFCTom
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Yes if it didnt sound as though it were praising Jermain Defoe. Also, feast your eyes on this:

      Hart, Al-Habsi
      Skrtel Ivanovic Bardsley Hughes Collins
      Barton Malouda Brunt Walters O'Hara
      Berbatov Suarez Rodallega

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    3. jobuch27
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Any feedback on my team is appreciated. Thanks!

      Given/Ruddy
      Luiz/Kompany/Gibbs/Hughes/Simpson
      Adam/Valencia/N’zogbia/Taarabat/Sinclair
      Aguero/Suarez/Ba

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  2. fenolaj
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    could anyone pls propose a <5.5 midfielder

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    1. TheHazard
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Nathan Dyer - 4.5mil. Decent prospect, who should deliver 2 points in most games whilst playing in a fairly advanced right wing role.

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      1. fenolaj
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        thnx

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        1. TheHazard
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          To be fair, the above article is about value midfielder - so if you'd read it you'd get all the answers you want 🙂

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          1. Tiki-Taka
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            Above article members only so presume fenolaj isnt a member 😀

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            1. fenolaj
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 4 months ago

              exctly Tiki-Taka! Any other option aveilable would be a +

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    2. Seanigula
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      I'm going to propose to a 5.5 midfielder...Steed Malbranque, will you marry me?

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  3. Dave1966
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Getting pretty close to a team im happy with, please RMT

    Given, Ruddy
    S Taylor, Orr, Kompany, Jagielka, A cole
    O'Hara, Silva, VDV, Albrighton, Moses
    Suarez, Graham, Rooney.

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    1. berba is class
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      good team butr get rid of vdv for a chelsea midfielder like lamps maloda or benyoun

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      1. Dave1966
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        Was thinking of malouda but no guarantee of him starting or benayoun at least VDV will start was my way of thinking. I can always change when we know the settled Chelsea team.

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        1. Fulgencio Obelmejias
          • 16 Years
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          i have VDV at least till chelsea line up more definate.

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      2. rin-tin-tin
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        theres no way you could go for malouda or benyoun as you dont know if they will start - the only stick on in chelsea team is lampard and he is too pricey

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        1. Dave1966
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          Exactly which is why i went for VDV.

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        2. CFCTom
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          Malouda is a definite.

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          1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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            +1

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  4. rin-tin-tin
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    what type of defender do you prefer

    full backs or centre halfs????????

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    1. Dave1966
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      Full backs better for assists/goal potential

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      1. rin-tin-tin
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        true but centrebacks better chance of scoring headers from corners - reason asking is that got kompany in my team and wondering if should transfer him for a fullback

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        1. Dave1966
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          Kompany isn't exactly known for getting goals but many people putting him in on here mainly for clean sheet potential i believe.

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  5. berba is class
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Given

    Warnock Kompany Luiz

    Taarabt Lampard Silva Nzogbia

    Rooney Rodallega Zamora

    subs Ruddy Dyer Simpson Orr
    please RMT
    CHEERS lads

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    1. teddy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      I have my doubts about both Lampard and Silva. And I wouldn't pick anyone from the promoted sides other than Taarabt, Sinclair and Holt.

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      1. Cooper123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        Doubts about Silva? Care to elaborate?

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        1. teddy.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          14 years, 4 months ago

          Well, he is quality and served me well last season, but City have just bought another attacker, and Mancini's not a particularly gung-ho manager.

          I feel happy with just Kompany as cover for City's good fixtures.

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  6. teddy.
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    Surprised our boy Sessegnon doesn't make the budget shortlist.

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    1. rin-tin-tin
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      ive got him in my team as reckon hes good for a few goals - plays up front at times also and scoring well pre-season

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    2. Xabi
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      top tip - sess is in a lot of RMT's based on hopes and prayers

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      1. rin-tin-tin
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        i'm looking for another top tip - who would you pick instead of him

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        1. Xabi
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          OHara, Brunt, Barton, Pennant, Etherington...there's loads

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          1. rin-tin-tin
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            i had pennant and etherington in my team last year : ) time for a change - i got good feeling bout sess (fingers crossed)

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          2. Seanigula
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            Sess. is better then that list except Barton.

            He scored at the end of last season, and in this preseason, so there is some indication that he'll be worthwhile.

            Stoke have 3 tough fixtures, their easy ones are all on the road.

            O Hara reliant on bonus that my dry up with the new system.

            WB have rough fixtures.

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  7. arcticjunkie1
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Looking for one or two opinions of this team. As most it's rather generic I know but I think this team's going to be pretty close to Mark's first scout picks of the season. Views?

    Given
    Kompany A.Cole Alcaraz
    N'Zogbia Lampard Taarabt YayaToure
    Holt RVP Zamora

    Ruddy Sinclair Simpson W.Brown

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    1. teddy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I don't feel confident in Wigan. Especially without N'Zogbia. Even with him they were the most unpredictable side in the league.

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      1. Shipstontrev
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        +1 They lost 4-0 at home to Blackpool on the first day of last season. Norwich won't be that worried going to the DW.

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    2. Xabi
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      yea that team is so samey i dont think i can really have an opinion - maybe pick someone you actually think will do well rather than follow all the other RMT's on here

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  8. JOSEMILANO
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Hello everyone!

    New to this and hoping to beat a few guys at work, can you look at my team and let me know your thoughts or how I could improve my chances?

    Here it is:
    Given with Al Habsi as back up
    Kompany, Ivanovic & Samba with Briggs & Simpson on bench
    Yaya Toure, VDV, Pratley(bolton) & Taarabt with Sess on bench
    Rodellega, Rooney & Gerviniho

    Please help me!

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  9. Cooper123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Sinclair or Sessegnon? Sinclair scored an absolute bucketload last year and looks likely to be in the thick of whatever Swansea produce, whereas Sessegnon is SLIGHTLY more proven and OOP. Discuss, preferably with justification for your selection! 🙂

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    1. rin-tin-tin
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      i've got both in my team - if you had to choose 1 though id go for sinclair as he is setpiece and penalty taker

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    2. Xabi
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Neither

      Both massive risks for me and going to wait and see.

      Pick seasoned premiership players you know will perform instead of 'the next charlie adam' althogh i'm going to look a numpty when he actually does score 11 goals....unlikely though.

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      1. Cooper123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        Problem is, seasoned Premiership players who might do something decent tend to cost a bit more. Don't fancy the likes of Barton myself, not much potential there. I'm doing a mostly safe team but 2 or 3 risks I think

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  10. rin-tin-tin
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    best £4mil sub defenders (i've got briggs & Wilkinson)
    best £4.5mil sub midfielder (johnson)

    as you can see i go cheap on subs so i can put the money in my starting 11 - anyone got any better suggestions for my subs

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    1. chinmusic
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      They're all bobbins. Think again.

      There's only one sub £4.5m midfielder, one £4.5m midfielder, only one £4.5m midfielder.

      And don't pick him.

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    2. Xabi
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      good luck not getting an injury in your first 11

      top tip: pick 15 players that play and can actually get points, you'll use them over a season, i guarantee you

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      1. rin-tin-tin
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        i pick players that play (i think) : ) and if my first 11 pick up major injuries i'll transfer -

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

    Right guys, think you've come to a name. Only stipulations is that the name has to have Ship, gnu, rangers, merry, crappyHibs in the name, ok, get to work.

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  12. cucumber
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    ok, on phone and hard to get onto fpl, but this team should add up to 100 million.

    given kenny
    kompany luiz hughes simpson 4.5 defender
    yaya downing benayoun sessagnon sinclair
    rooney bent zamora

    kinda bothering me that i dont have rvp in there somewhere. But without rooney i would have a total lack of united coverage.

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  13. JOSEMILANO
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    aww man I wish someone would pick it for me!

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    1. Sasquatch
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Hope you're talking about your team?

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  14. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Gnu range far, crap merry hibs before barking Ship

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      I still prefer Wigan to Me ... 😉

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  15. Gnu
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Wives (well 2 of them) are giving me grief so I'll be hot-tailing soon. MMW, you think I should eject unknown teams?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      Aye - you've been more than fair in calling the bells ...

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      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        It seems rude, BTW, tonight I've mostly been drinking Palo Alto,Cab Sauv/Carm/Syrh reserva!

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          I am awash with Soave, as usual - but fair choice! 😀

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      2. Shipstontrev
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        I agree - if they complain, blame fpl.
        Wigan To Me should be the League name.

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        1. Gnu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          Done!

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          1. Shipstontrev
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            Thank you and goodnight!

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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              Pass in the night, Ships! 😀

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              1. Gnu
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                Ship in the pass, night! 😉

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  16. Xabi
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    roflcoptor

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      There is no 42 in your code ... 😉

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      1. Xabi
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        there is in the league name though..

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          OK - mind if I look? 😀

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  17. damiang2233
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    guys i have a major question here... wats with the oppostion with sinclair, taabert and sessegon? i dont really see any of them worth a shout? am i wrong?

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    1. Xabi
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      nope

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      1. damiang2233
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        i was thinking so none of them are worth to put into my team?

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    2. rin-tin-tin
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      i think its just because all the heavy priced midfielders (malouda, adam, nani ETC ETC) are all subject to rotation by their managers so people are trying to get players at reasonable price that will play week in week out and save money for forwards

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  18. GREENDREAMS11
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    right guys i'm off, i'll be back with my new look team tomorrow, take care

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    1. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
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      Wigan to me, just ahead of Hibs to me...goodnight GD.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        Excellente ... !

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      2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        Top work! 😀 Get rid, now ...

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      3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        Oh ... and capital "M" for me, please. 😀

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        1. Gnu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          For a while I was hoping to be the youngster in the league..! a mere 40sh. I think GD may be younger?

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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            14 years, 4 months ago

            ... and TWO wives? Blimey! Respect ... or something! Anyway, you're much younger than me! And, believe me, it's worth a lot! 🙂

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            1. Gnu
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 4 months ago

              1 wife but it feels like many....eh, not at the times I would choose if you get my drift.Anyhoo see you.
              BTW why Doosra?

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              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                14 years, 4 months ago

                I love cricket, there was a kerfuffle about identities, and it means "The Second One" in Pashtun ... 😉

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          2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            Mind you, we could call the league "Dogbolter's Old Farts" at this rate ... 😀

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            1. Gnu
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
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              😆

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  19. nelok
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Any thoughts on my team? I feel like I'm close but not quite there.

    Given Ruddy

    Baines Kompany Enrique Alcaraz Orr

    Malouda VdV O'Hara Barton Moses

    Bent Suarez Hoilett

    and .5 in the bank

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  20. Coach Taylor
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    RMT please:

    Al-Habsi
    Hughes Kompany Rafael
    VDV Lampard N'Zogbia Y.Toure
    Ba Suarez Zamora

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    1. Coach Taylor
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Subs: Given,Bardsley,Simpson,Dyer

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  21. arcticjunkie1
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Gents, just a quick question. I'm guessing Naughton's loan move to Norwich means he'll be a first team regular? or will he be benched.

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  22. I hate Craig Gardner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    My first RMT of the season if you'd be so kind...

    Al-Habsi (Given)

    Kompany, A.Cole, Hughes (R.Johnson, Simpson)

    Silva, Taarabt, Moses, N'Zogbia (Sinclair)

    Zamora, Suarez, Rooney

    Generic, but I like it.

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    1. rin-tin-tin
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      i think your missing a big MID - VDV etc but apart from that looking decent - ive got 6 of your players in my team

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      1. I hate Craig Gardner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah the problem is you either go with downgrading Suarez/Roondog and getting a big mid in, but the big mid options are from Chelsea and United teams where we don't know who will play or Arsenal and Spurs teams who have hard fixtures

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  23. Loktai
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Up the creek without a Gnu

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    1. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      WTF?

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      1. Loktai
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        it's late...

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        1. Gnu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          That was my Warhol moment, nearly!

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          1. Loktai
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            My brain hurts 🙁

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            1. Loktai
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              14 years, 4 months ago

              If we keep this up Gnu knows what might happen.

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              1. Loktai
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                Might bump into the knights who say Gnu, which is a terrifying prospect.

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  24. applebonkers
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    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    the FPL notes section is back 😛 😀 🙂
    in your face microsoft word!

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    1. Shakey
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Do you really use notes? what for?

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      1. Marknlard
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Can everyone form a queue before answering with the obvious? No pushing, someone will get hurt.

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        1. Marknlard
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          Making notes.

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          1. Shakey
            • 16 Years
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            🙄

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        2. Gnu
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          MEDIC...!!!!

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      2. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 16 Years
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        I use them all the time, mainly to keep an eye on price rises and also to note any eureka! transfer moments i have

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      3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        To keep my wavering grip on reality ... 😉

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      4. applebonkers
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        • 16 Years
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        write my starting xi out for the next 3 or 4 gameweeks.
        you'll be glad to know since i've been doing it i haven't improved, regressed if anything

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        1. Shakey
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          I've never really considered writing anything down, I just plot in my head then hope I remember.

          I don't think I've ever even clicked the notes link on FPL.

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          1. applebonkers
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            • 16 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            as alan sugar once said to stuart baggs, "what happens if you get hit by a bus tomorrow? how will hackers know how to caretaker manage your team?"
            think about it http://www.gifsoup.com/view1/1143046/mourinho-o.gif

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            1. Gnu
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
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              My postmans called Stewart Baggs, you reckon?

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              1. applebonkers
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                you wish it was the staurt baggs. i'd move in next door asap

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          2. Marknlard
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            Me neither, but of all the possible places to make notes on your team (windows notepad, back of your hand, a receipt in your wallet, phoning a neighbour), the notes page on the FPL site is probably the #1 most sensible.

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  25. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
    • 16 Years
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    Anyone know how to get FPL to save your password on chrome? Someone posted a link to it a few days ago...

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  26. rin-tin-tin
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    TIOTE

    any toon army followers out there know if he above will start many games this season and if hes likely to score well

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    1. Shakey
      • 16 Years
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      TIOTE

      Good player, but not a good FPL one. Doesn't score much and gets loads of yellows.

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      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Faulk, apparently we've increased our bid for Jagielka. Decent? I suppose his versatility to be able to cover for song is good.

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        1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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          Sweet

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        2. Shakey
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          We were always going to go back in for him. Cahill, Samba & Mertesacker are all too slow (amongst other things) and Wenger has an obsession with defenders who start out as midfielders.

          He's not particularly tall, but he's pretty adept in the air.

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          1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
            • 16 Years
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            Yeah? I wouldn't have said Jagielka is quicker than Samba but maybe you are right. Can't say i've really noticed Jags speed anyway

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
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              Depends if Prescott's driving, I suppose ... 😉

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          2. Gnu
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
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            I can't see it, Jags is old school in that he treats the fooball like a hot potato, watch him, he skips and jumps round it like it's an alien. I don't see Wenger going for him.Samba - maybe cahill maybe...not Jag..imo

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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              Bloody Hell. I fully agree with this! 😀

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            2. Shakey
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 4 months ago

              I'm not sure about that. He's always looked comfortable on the ball when I've seen him. Everton play a pretty direct game, so he's bound to hoof it from time to time, but he's miles better than Gary Cahill.

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      2. rin-tin-tin
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        cheerz was considering him as a sub but i'll look elsewhere

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  27. Nolberto Solano
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Begovic or Robinson?

    Luiz or Hangeland?

    I'm not choosing Given because i would rather have James Collins than any other defender at 5.5 mil, and already have 3 Villa players.

    I'm unsure about Luiz because he may be squad rotated with Alex

    Also heres my team:

    GK - Begovic or Robinson / De Vries (hopefully be first team)

    D - Luiz or Hangeland / Kompany / Collins / Alcaraz / Wilkinson

    M - N'zogbia / Taarabt / Sessegnon / Sinclair / Ferguson (4 mil)

    S - Rooney / Van Persie / Bent

    I chose Alcaraz mainly for Wigan's easy starting fixtures.

    I know that my team is heavily dependent on my strike force, but after looking at the expensive midefielders available there is a heavy risk on most of them (maybe except VDV). Also with RVP and Roon in my team i have two players who will probably rotate being my captain depending on the fixtures.

    Please comment 🙂

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    1. Marknlard
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      That midfield is pretty poor. Your captain choices are basically RvP and Rooney.

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      1. Marknlard
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        I know you realise that, but it's not a good thing!

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        1. Nolberto Solano
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          I just believe the mids i have chosen will play almost every game, be in the attacking third and take some set pieces for their respective teams.

          So i decided to opt for proven point scorers in my attack

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    2. MARVELLUS
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I like it, tempted to go for 3 big strikers too, as I think the 4 MF's you've picked could get decent, but not amazing, returns.

      Look at rotation for GK choice, I'd stay away from Luiz.

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      1. Nolberto Solano
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers for the advice!

        Yeh i have my doubts on luiz. The rotation sound like a good idea also!

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    3. CFCTom
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I think Chelsea's back four could well be:
      Bosingwa Ivanovic Terry Cole, at least for the first few games until Luiz and Alex are assessed, AVB hasnt played either yet because of injury and the Copa America.
      I'd go for Hangeland, seems a clumsy lanky player but Fulham are good defensively and Hangeland often gets a goal, dunno if Jol will be as defensive minded as Hughes was though.
      Al Habsi keeper? Bardsley instead of Collins?
      I'm unsure about Bent without the supply but yep it seems a good team, I'm a fan of spreading the budget a bit more and if it has to be a choice betweeb Begovic and Robinson I would have to say Begovic, I dont rate Robinson, though he gets assists from time to time.

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  28. Coach Taylor
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Al-Habsi
    Hughes Kompany Rafael
    VDV Lampard N’Zogbia Y.Toure
    Ba Suarez Zamora
    Subs: Given,Bardsley,Simpson,Dyer

    Any advice would be appreciated

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    1. JPeg
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I'm not gone on Bardsley this season. See him in a lot of RMTs. Sunderlan just signed two Full backs from United for a healthy price and I'd be surprised if they weren't used. They came for first team football and I'd be surprised if they don't get it. Rest looks standard.

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  29. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Ok first go at a RMT, what ya reckon?

    Given
    Cole Figueroa Orr
    Barton Nzogbia Lampard McCarthy/Moses
    Rooney RVP A.Johnson
    subs: Ruddy, Simpson, Brown, Sinclair

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    1. TheHazard
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Unlucky, bottom of the page.

      Like your team, though. Especially with RVP and Rooney - only comment would be that there's no City players, which would concern me a bit. Can't see where you'd jettison a player to help you get Lescott or Kompany, but i would concern me to be without at least one of the two with the start they have.

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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        I know, it is definitely a problem. Originally i actually had 3 citeh players (Kompany, Lescott and Silva) but they've all departed in the latest shake up. Lescott would probably be my first choice although it would probably mean doing Lampard > Malouda

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        1. TheHazard
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          I have the exact same problem as you but with Chelsea instead of City.

          The only way I can get round it is by loading up on City and Chelsea defender (I've gone for Luiz, Kompany and Lescott) and then having a relatively cheap midfield.

          Tricky one for sure. A marquee signing for Chelsea would be pretty helpful 🙂

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          1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            I'm sure i'll flip between the two a few more times before the big kickoff and no doubt there will be a few more exciting arrivals. But i really do need some Citeh coverage i think, whatever happens!

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    2. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I think Bramble is a better option than Brown, as Brown is injury prone and might only last a few games into the season.

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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        I agree. Oooooo and they are the same price. Ta man, swap done

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        1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Although those -2 points for OG's is a bit of a worry 🙂

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    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Well - your forwards are brillianT!!! 🙂

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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        What ya reckon to Andy Johnson? I reckon he could be quite a shrewd pick.... and cheap as chips

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Kenny, (Moreira)
          Baines, Enrique, Senderos, (Bramble, Simpson)
          Malouda, Yaya Toure(c), De Jong, N’Zogbia, (Osman)
          Bent, Rooney(vc), Johnson A

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          1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            Well that's the best recommendation you can get! No Arsenal players? Not the easiest of starts i suppose but it is Arsenal!

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 4 months ago

              GW4.

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          2. Gnu
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            Are you still tarting your wares around these parts M?

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 4 months ago

              I never stop, Gnu, I never stop ... 😉

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          3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            PS - Senderos was Briggs, and has reverted to Briggs.

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            1. Gnu
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 4 months ago

              Is Briggs a possible wee bargain, scored in Europa tie. Early days I know.

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              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                14 years, 4 months ago

                Well, if I could be bothered, I could prove that I had him after the first European match. I'm beginning to believe it now, though.

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