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Baggies Capture Foster Loan Signing

29 July 2011 1660 comments
Mark Mark
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West Brom have this evening announced the loan signing of Ben Foster from Birmingham. The stopper joins on a one-year deal with Boaz Myhill moving in the opposite direction.

Foster’s return to the Premier League is not only significant news for the Baggies camp, it’s also a huge development for Fantasy managers.

Foster proved a major Fantasy asset whilst at Birmingham last season, despite suffering relegation to the Championship. He kept 9 clean sheets but also topped the rankings for saves scoring 32 Save Points in 38 starts. That allowed him to emerge as a strong value option with an initial 4.5 price tag in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) game, earning him recognition in our Fantasy team of the season.

We now await Foster’s valuation throughout the games with a price tag of 4.5-5.0 expected in the FPL. That would see Foster earn plenty of initial squad investment – there’s little doubt that he will have plenty of opportunity to fetch a strong Save Point total at the Hawthorns. However we should also consider that the Baggies kept just 2 clean sheets last term – the lowest in the league.

The shrewd Fantasy manager will note that Foster works superbly in tandem with Villa’s Shay Given – another early favourite for the goalkeeping position in our squads. That particular pairing offer up a strong run of opponents and fixtues (ful BLA WOL nor NEW FUL WIG WOL WBA LIV NOR BOL swa qpr WIG bla) right up until Gameweek 17. That’s by no means the only combination available however – Foster’s arrival back in the Premier League will now cause many of us to reconsider our options between the sticks.

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

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  1. Fellainious Monk
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Baines - Yay or nay?

    I can't make my mind up. 8pts is a lot, but if he's in the same form as last season he can be an extra midfielder with clean sheets.

    Then again, downgrading is very tempting.

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    1. Zep
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      Just been discussing this on the previous page...

      Pens would be a nice cherry on top...

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      1. RoysCallerAnne
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        i.d. number 38...noice!

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        1. Zep
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          I wanted No.1 but got caught off guard on that cold dark Wednesday evening 😡

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      2. Fellainious Monk
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        Ok i'm late to the party. If Arteta is on pens that probably makes the decision easier to downgrade.

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        1. Zep
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          you just missed it... the thread starts here...

          http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2011/07/29/baggies-capture-foster-loan-signing/comment-page-7/#comment-1764619

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          1. Fellainious Monk
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            Cheers.

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        2. Get up ya bum
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          Basically we still don't know. I'm getting baines either way. Penalties would be a nice bonus but not decisive.

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  2. RoysCallerAnne
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Evening gents. Here goes my (first) RMT. I'm basically looking at your thoughts about doubling up on Villa/QPR defence until the first wildcard....here goes ;

    Given/ Kenny
    ACole/ Kompany/ Collins/ Orr/ Simpson
    Sinclair/ Lampard/ Sessegnon/ Moses/ Duff
    Bent/ Carroll/ Zamora

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    1. Bad Seed
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      you can do more with that 5.5 than Collins. there are lots of good defensive options for that price.

      the front line is uninspiring but should deliver fairly consistently

      sinclair and moses aren't certain to perform. is duff? is lampard going to be an attacking threat?

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      1. Bad Seed
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        • 14 Years
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        actually i'd find someone who rotates well with simpson (a sunderland defender) - then we'd have the same defense 😉 - and invest the extra money in the midfield.

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      2. RoysCallerAnne
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks for the reply.

        Collins is the top rated Villa defender in the members points projections, and like I said I'm considering strongly doubling up on Villa/Qpr Defs.

        Agree with you on the front 3.

        Sinclair and Moses are punts I know but every1 has a couple of punts in Midfield at the start. Duff could do well with Fulhams start and I think Jol will rest him in the Europacrap league due to his age and injury history.

        Lampard, you are right, is prob the biggest question

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    2. McDog
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Risky doubling up on QPR and Villa at the back I dont see QQPR getting many cleanies. I would maybe have Taarabt instead of Duff since youve got Zamora already. Or maybe try and get Rooney or RVP up front.

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      1. RoysCallerAnne
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        Thanks for the reply. Maybe just maybe I can capitalize on QPR's early season "buzz" that's my thinking anyway. They defended well last year.

        Don't fancy RVP or Rooney until their fixtures ease up and I would have the money invested up front to a swap if form came into play

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    3. Zep
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      I reckon you would be better off taking advantage of the SUN/NEW rotation... avoid doubling up on Villa and use your QPR coverage to good effect cos it works well when those two have tough fixtures...

      I posted something earlier along those lines, maybe you can make some sense of it...

      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2011/07/29/baggies-capture-foster-loan-signing/comment-page-6/#comment-1764394

      Is your plan to play 3 at the back as much as possible?

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      1. RoysCallerAnne
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        Brilliant stuff, thanks Zepp.

        Yep 3 at the back with Komapny and ACole every week with the gk/def from the two rotating teams if that makes sense! (in your case New/Sun)

        Thanks again

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        1. Zep
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          If so our provisional teams are freakishly similar... apart from the extremely patriotic front line 😉

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  3. tezzaboy7
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    Any thoughts on my team below would be greatly appreciated.

    Given/Ruddy
    Bramle/Kompany/A.Cole/Cahill/Wilkinson
    Ohara/VDV/Moses/Barton/Thomas
    Rooney/RVP/Zamora

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    1. Camzy
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      Way too much in defense.

      Get some more reliable midfielders.

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  4. AMZ
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    So who is everyone thinking about for captain for gameweek one?

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    1. McDog
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      Rooney

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    2. CFCTom
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      Rooney or Malouda

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    3. Demí
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      Suarez 🙂

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    4. bmb100
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      Aguero or VDV

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    5. Bad Seed
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      Silva/RVP/VDV

      I think Silva

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  5. CFCTom
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    Okay so I've rejigged my team AGAIN and would appreciate your opinion on it.
    Given Al-Habsi
    Hughes Collins Jagielka Shawcross Bardsley
    Pennant Benayoun Downing Barton Jarvis
    Zamora Van Persie Rooney

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    1. McDog
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      I dont like the defence, its crying out for Kompany. I wouldnt have Pennant with his early fixtures, I'm not convinced that Benayoun will start. Love the forward line.

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      1. CFCTom
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        Why is Kompany such a hot prospect? And Pennant I may reconsider, Benayoun will be starting unless we sign Pastore or someone of that ilk, AVB's system means a player like Yossi is essential and hes the only one we have, Lampard looks set to be playing a deeper role. Yeah the defence is weakest but you cant have everything. Cheers.

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        1. McDog
          • 15 Years
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          City are the best Defensive team in the league and he could get more Bonus points this year. He's a steal at 6.0 too!

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  6. Tiki-Taka
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone else not really convinced by Moses as fantasy prospect? People planning on keeping him for just the first 3 fixtures (qpr/swansea/norwich) or longer? He's cheap but personally can't see him picking up points, especially against better teams than the aforementioned promoted ones

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    1. Bad Seed
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      Not convinced at all. However, he is 5 million. Hard to find someone convincing for that money

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      1. Lucky_2010
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        +1, good for bargain and other point is that the chance as regular starter since n'zogbia moved to villa .....

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    2. bmb100
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      This season's Boselli. Wigan player scores a few goals pre-season with a few easy on paper fixtures to begin. Wigan are useless and will probably end up winning one of the matches at most, and it's unlikely Moses will do much at all.

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    3. Dan
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      I would rather Hoolahan for 0.5 more.

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      1. Get up ya bum
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        Much better option but 0.5 can be hard to find on a shoestring budget.
        Dan would ridgewell take shorey's spot or play cb?

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        1. Dan
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          Centre back I would hope, Shorey is a better left back than him imo. Thing is though Olsson is left footed, as is Ridgewell and so two left footed centre backs, I'm not sure.

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          1. Get up ya bum
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            Cheers Dan. I'll have to monitor that one. Love the look of shorey at 4.5 in a much improved defense.

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    4. Get up ya bum
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      At 5.0 he's a great bench player to use I'm easy fixtures. Much better option than rodallega at 6.5 imo.
      It's Moses or dobbie for my cheapest attacking slot. Dobbie's got better points potential imo but is more of a rotation risk.

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  7. McDog
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Draft #2

    Given/Ruddy
    Cashley/Kompany/Bramble/Simpson/Briggs
    Malouda/VDV/Taarabt/Barton/Moses
    Rooney/Suarez/Holt

    0.0 in the bank

    What do you think, tear that team to shreds if you want...

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    1. CFCTom
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Not a fan of the 'Cashley', A.Cole deserves his money for being the best left back in history. (There was no Roberto Carlos!)

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      1. Get up ya bum
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        You've clearly come down with a case of blue blindness.

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        1. CFCTom
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          *Born with it*

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          1. Get up ya bum
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            😀

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    2. RoysCallerAnne
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      I like it. Apart from VDVs fixtures. Plus he won't have Crouch providing the knock downs for easy tap ins. (assuming Harry doesn't play lanky Pete, I don't think he will)

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      1. bmb100
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        Assuming they sign no one new who else is he going to play?

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      2. McDog
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        Yeah VDV is a bit risky with his early fixtures but he dominates Spurs set pieces so always has the chance to do well. Im a spurs fan aswell so I like to have at least one player to cheer on 🙂 . I'm hoping Crouch leaves in the summer and we get Adebayor. Unlikely though

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  8. Lucas Leiva
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    In two minds over when to WC, GW7 or GW11?

    Will probably just realise my original team is crap and rush into it on GW3 😆

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    1. Bad Seed
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      What is attracting you to those weeks for the WC. Personally I think of it as something to use in a time of crisis (and who knows when that's going to come) or a time of opportunity (dgws). This year I hope to hold off for as long as possible. But I'm intrigued about how and why you're considering such a thing already!?

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      1. Lucas Leiva
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        yeah it is a little random 😆 - They're just two of the international breaks so I thought they could be good times.

        Think it would be handy to plan in advance when to wildcard, so you can get the players with decent fixtures from now to then in.

        The second wildcard makes things alot easier...too easy maybe?

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        1. Bad Seed
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          don't think intl break is a good enough reason! think of it as a turbo booster against your rivals in the final stretch! (bet i prematurely push the button though!)

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        2. Get up ya bum
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Whenever I feel it's beneficial. Which tends to be by gw3 😛

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          1. Bad Seed
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            haha! same. it's all about saving it for those dgws though. that's when you can really turn things round

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            1. Get up ya bum
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              Indeed

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  9. The_Butler
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    hi all,
    are our teams still linked to our username like last season? and if so would you rate my initial team, ta muchly

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    1. Lucas Leiva
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      No, you have a different user ID now so need to redo it.

      Other people can't see your team until the game starts anyway 🙂

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  10. CFCTom
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    What are people's predictions for top scorer? I'd say RVP if he stays fit but then again if my auntie had a wang she'd be my uncle! So, Rooney or Drogba are my best guesses. Any guesses welcome. 🙂

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    1. McDog
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Rooney I'd say, or maybe Aguero if he settles in early

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    2. Lucas Leiva
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      If he stays and plays, Tevez.

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    3. Camzy
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      Won't be Drogba. He's too old and he won't be starting for Chelsea that much this season.

      One of Bent, Rooney, RVP, Suarez.

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      1. Bad Seed
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        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        it won't be bent. He's given to consistent not flamboyant scoring. The others are given to consistent and flamboyant scoring.

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      2. Lucky_2010
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        also include carroll ....

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    4. Davido989
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      i think any of these really , rooney , rvp , tevez/aguero , suarez.

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    5. Get up ya bum
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      Hate to say it but I think shrek. With rvp & suarez not too far behind.

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    6. applebonkers
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      adebayor

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      1. McDog
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        If he's at Spurs ?

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        1. applebonkers
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          yep. say what you like about him but he scored goals

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      2. Get up ya bum
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        Bold claim. How can you overlook boselli & kolarov?

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  11. d1sable
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    Anybody doing skysports fantasy football? If so whats your teams 😀

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

      Im doing SSFF, didnt spend too much time picking them, just taking risks mostly, its the FPL I take most time with, I'm also doing The Daily Mail one, The Sun one, The Telegraph one and Caught Offside's one, I was very bored and the FPL hadn't started yet. They have a weird way of scoring the SSFF one but the prizes aren't bad.

      Hart Al-Habsi
      Vidic A.Cole L.Baines G.Cahill Clichy
      Downing Bale Dempsey O'Hara
      Rooney Odemwingie RVP Owen

      Hart Krul
      Vidic A.Cole Kompany Hangeland Distin
      VDV Pennant Benayoun De Jong
      Rooney RVP Drogba Hoilett

      Szcezsney (you spell it without checking) Hennessey
      Richards Cahill Samba Elokobi Smalling
      Young Bale Walcott Downing Brunt
      Torres RVP Hernandez

      Reina Sorensen
      Vidic Baines Terry Samba
      Coleman Brunt Walcott VDV Dempsey Bilyaletinov
      Drogba Rooney Doyle

      De Gea P.Kenny
      Samba Cahill Luiz Baines Gibbs Skrtel
      VDV Nani Elmohamady Jarvis
      Drogba Hernandez Saha

      I'm also doing the Talksport predictor and I know the Score, I need my fix! I actually am addicted to football... It's becoming unhealthy.

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  12. LaLaLand
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    given
    kompany simpsonn gabbidon
    vdv nzogbia taarabt sinclair
    rvp rooney aguero

    likely to downgrade aguero to suarez when he is available unless aguero really starts on fire and upgrade possibly the weakest defense ive seen but beleieve mid and strike is where the points are at and so if i get someone like samba cahill enrique once they move should be sorted

    thoughts on the best 4 mil gk and def? ive got ruddy simpson gabbidon orr wilkinson atm

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  13. Giddy
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    RMT:

    Given, Al Habsi
    Luiz, Kompany, Hughes, O'Shea, Wilkinson
    Silva, Dempsey, N'Zogbia, O'Hara, Taarabt
    Suarez, Bent, Rodallega

    O'Shea -> Barsley/Nelson/Alcaraz/S.Taylor?

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

      Its decent. I suppose maybe just lacking a couple of heavy hitters ,Rooney/Lamps/RVP etc. Luiz is a rotation risk also

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    2. LaLaLand
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      luiz oshea rotation risks
      rodallega is big risk wigan looking weak this year no service
      dempsey is not worth 8.5 fowning much better
      similarly better players than ohara for that price

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

    Ooh I like this variation!

    Given, Ruddy

    Kompany, Hughes, Brown, Orr, Simpson

    Lampard, N'Zogbia, Taarabt, Sessegnon, Dyer

    RVP, Aguero, Zamora

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

      +0.5 in the bank.

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      1. Get up ya bum
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        Brown's a risk if turner's fit. Don't agree with some of your choices but that's just preference, I see the logic behind them though.

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    2. LaLaLand
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      good team apart from dyer and brown
      not feeling the sessegnon hype believe sinclair and barton will far outscore him esp considers sunderlands 10 signings may not play every game week in week out

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

        I like Sessegnon personally. He's looked good, and he has form from last season as well as pre-season to back up his claims.

        Bruce is also building the team around him, and to be honest, it's probably the best use of the players at his disposal.

        Brown is a bit of a risk, but Sunderland defense rotates well with Newcastle, and Bramble is injured/not as good?

        Dyer stays. I need a 4.5 bench sitter. If someone else comes up who's scoring better/rising in price, I'll hop aboard.

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        1. Get up ya bum
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          Bruce loves shambles. I think he's safer and probably more of a goal threat.

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          1. bmb100
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            +1 Bramble is a much safer option IMO don't want to be wasting a transfer to do Brown->Bramble week 2 if at all possible.

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    3. McDog
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Would you not prefer Roney to RVP early on ? Would you get Aguero if Tevez is still there, I think Suarez could be a better bet early on .

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

        Yep all possibilities.

        Suarez + Silva or Aguero + N'Zogbia.

        I prefer RVP to Rooney actually, although I seem to be in the minority.

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        1. bmb100
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          I'd definately go with number two of those options.

          Suarez won't play first two weeks and will see a nice price drop which will make it easy to bring him in when we've had enough time to asses who we want to sell. Silva on the other hand feels like another Modric type player in FPL terms, always assisting the assister.

          I'm definately with you in terms of RVP though, Rooney will be deeper lying, wheras RVP is pretty much the one 'must have' for me this season. Everything Arsenal do good will involve him, and he'll be a bargain at 12 if he stays fit I believe.

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

            Thanks for that. You've convinced me. I like Silva though this year, reckon he'll do well.

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            1. bmb100
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 4 months ago

              Aguero is a slight risk, but I can see him doing very well and hitting the ground running. Can't see Tevez ever starting a game for City again, so I'm not too worried by that. Perhaps worth waiting on that decision. If Aguero looks off the pace in the Community sheild, and there are noises that Suarez will start the season, it may be worth switching back.

              N'zogbia is a much more direct, goal grabbing, player than Silva, but more importantly those fixtures just can't be ignored.

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              1. Camzy
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 15 Years
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                Of course Aguero is a risk, but a player of his quality if hard to ignore.

                If Tevez leaves and Kun plays well in the community shield, I'll have no hesitation sticking him in from the start. (Wish he was cheaper though :/)

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                1. bmb100
                  • 14 Years
                  14 years, 4 months ago

                  I logged on today and immediately placed him in, I can see him setting the league on fire right from the off. Genuinely happy with my front 3 now, RVP, Aguero and Odem.

                  The price is a bit of a pain, at 10.5 would have had pretty much my ideal team, but a player of his class 11 is totally fair. Had to downgrade Kenny to Ruddy in the end which I'm not too fond of, but couldn't see anywhere else I wanted to downsize.

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                  1. Camzy
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 15 Years
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                    Odemwingie huh?

                    He's on penalties which is nice, but I doubt he'll hit the same form as last season. 7.5 is a bit steep too, and his fixtures aren't great.

                    Prefer Zamora, but hey, he's FFS standard, so if you want to take a riskier pick, by all means.

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                  2. bmb100
                    • 14 Years
                    14 years, 4 months ago

                    He's a class player and Hodgson will build around him. He scores lots of goals, and when he doesn't score he almost always gets an assist or two, most of their goals involve him. Reckon he'll be a BP whore this year. Penalties is a great bonus too.

                    The number of times people expected him to do less than he did week after week with people benching him was ridiculous. Can see him continuing to score well against the odds this year. Don't see him suddenly losing the point scoring ability, and I think he's a player who defenders can't really cope with because they aren't quite sure how to defend against him.

                    As for Zamora, I've never really liked him as a fantasy prospect. Not really sure why, just don't feel the Zamora love, he seems like a lesser version of Bent to me, with slightly less consistent goal returns.

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          2. McDog
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            Just for the first 3 gameweeks though do you not think Rooney will score higher? West Brom away and then 2 games at Old Trafford ?

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

              Yes, but Arsenal's games aren't much worse.

              Away at Newcastle then home against Liverpool (who haven't been so good defensively lately).

              I also think RVP is a better fantasy prospect than Rooney. In fact, he's close to the ultimate fantasy prospect. A lone channel of attack for a title challenging side. Takes set pieces (all of them), and is a bonus magnet.

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              1. bmb100
                • 14 Years
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                Arguably he's going to end up nearly as prolific and must have as Ronaldo did in his incredible season. Almost guarenteed at least a goal a game in the second half of last season, when at times Arsenal were poor.

                If Arsenal really click this year and he stays, he could hit 200, and I'd be surprised if he didn't.

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            2. bmb100
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 4 months ago

              West Brom away won't be a high scoring game Hodgson will no doubt have done a lot of work on that defense this summer.

              Tottenham and Arsenal are hardly easy games, and Rooney will probably get a goal or two, but can't see him doing anything spectacular, and to be honest he is more likely to drop even deeper for these games, leaving goals for players like Nani, Hernandez etc.

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

                Hmm.. They are all good points about Rooneys deeper role, I just cant see United not notching a few against West Brom with Rooney being at the heart of things, and Spurs and Arsenal defence dont exactly strike fear into opponents.

                As for RVP I know he is the focal point of their attack, but Newcastle are so unpredictable I wouldnt feel conmfortable captaining him against them. The 0-0 against Man U last season sticks in my mind. Then Arsenal have Liverpool and United after that..

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                1. Get up ya bum
                  • 16 Years
                  14 years, 4 months ago

                  Rooney's a great option at the start imo. wba, TOT look great for roon and he's hit the ground running in pre-season. Possible captain for gw 1&2. Without knowing form rvp certainly looks the better pick from gw4

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                  1. bmb100
                    • 14 Years
                    14 years, 4 months ago

                    At the end of the day this is one of those things that just comes down to personal preferance and opinion. Both will probably turn out to be good picks, it's just a case of which one the individual chooses.

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                  2. Get up ya bum
                    • 16 Years
                    14 years, 4 months ago

                    Very true. Having both might be the solution 🙂

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                  3. Camzy
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 15 Years
                    14 years, 4 months ago

                    Yeah I agree here.

                    I'm with bmb with RVP, but I've seen lots of good cases for Rooney. It's practically 50/50.

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    4. bmb100
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I'm liking.

      Surprised you're sticking with Lampard though Camz. How about Lampard -> Malouda and then perhaps upgrade Hughes or Zamora, maybe even Simpson to Taylor for added goal threat.?

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

        Considering that very much.

        Malouda + Luiz or Hughes + Lampard?

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        1. bmb100
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Not sure Luiz is worth the risk. Burnt me badly at the end of last season, only had two starters on the last day and could easily be out of the team which will only cause selection and transfer headaches.

          My assesment is he is not really a great defender, was suspect in quite a few games for Chelsea last year, and if he does get the nod to begin with, I can see Alex taking the position within a few weeks once he gets shown up by Odemwinge and Hernandez etc big time again. Personally I see his career ending up as a DM since he seems to be more comfortable higher up the pitch.

          Malouda + Riise? I'd very much like Riise in my team but don't want too much value in defense, but I still reckon he'll score well.

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

            Wouldn't touch Riise. Too expensive, old, playing for an attacking Fulham side who won't keep cleanies. His goalscoring record isn't even that great.

            I like Luiz for now, although I agree with the fact he's not great defensively. Hopefully, we'll know more as the season's about to start.

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            1. bmb100
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 4 months ago

              An attacking team surely plays into his potential for goals, assists BPs, which is worth the extra million from Hughes who you have gone with already (as they get the same CS points).

              But regardless of who you go for I'd definately go for the Malouda + Second value defender over the Lampard Hughes route. If Luiz does get the nod though he could be a great option with the goals he will surely get. Not a risk for me though.

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            2. Get up ya bum
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 4 months ago

              😕 15 goals 14 assists in 3 the last 3 seasons for club & country.
              Used to score plenty for Liverpool too.
              Don't think he's worth 6 but he can certainly score goals. Fulham won't all of a sudden forget how to defend under jol either. They won't be far off last season's defensive record imo.

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

                He scored 1 goal all of last season. There's every chance he's on the wane now too.

                If people think he'll be Fulham's answer to Baines, they're sorely mistaken.

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                1. Get up ya bum
                  • 16 Years
                  14 years, 4 months ago

                  Agree. I think he's overpriced. Should get some returns at both ends though. I'd snap him up at 5.0

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                  1. bmb100
                    • 14 Years
                    14 years, 4 months ago

                    One to watch for sure though. I'll be getting him in at any slight sign he can reporduce that sort of goal scoring and assisting form.

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    5. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Given Ruddy

      Kompany Hughes Cahill Simpson Bramble

      Tarrabt Dyer Sessagon Malouda Nzogbia

      Aguero RVP Zamora

      +0.5 In Bank

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  15. LaLaLand
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    RMT
    given
    kompany simpsonn gabbidon
    vdv nzogbia taarabt sinclair
    rvp rooney aguero

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  16. Dave1966
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Who do you reckon will be the top midfielder scorer this season?

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

      Rafael Van der Vaart.

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

        Van der Vaart , I think Nasri could have a big season this year too.

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    2. LaLaLand
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      vdv easily...seems the only player outta last seasons big scorers who wont be affected by rotation or playing in a deeper role

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

      Lampard

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

        I hope so

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    4. bossa
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      VDV but only if Fabregas leaves Arsenal.

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    5. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Lampard.

      His returns from last season PPG were excellent, and knowing how things will go, Van Der Vaart will get injured pretty soon.

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  17. McDog
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Lovin the forward line , I assume your bench must be useless though. You reckon Sinclair will do well this season ? Id prefer Barton or O'Hara myself

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

      yeah bench is terrible
      yup im 90% sure taarabt and sinclair will outscore adam total last year as they are the one man team that take all setpieces and both play virtually as strikers compared to adam as midfielder
      taarabt esp but having watched a lot of championship last year can say both were involved in around 50% of team goals so even if they only score 30 goals that means there involved in 15 goals which is a great return for that money

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

        Yeah I dont agree with people when they say on of them has to flop, I reckon they'll both do reasonably well but I dont think the'll match Adam last year.

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

          +1

          Like Taarabt more though. Better player, more central as well.

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

            Agreed, also I think QPR will be better overall I think Swansea will really struggle. Also Taarabt may be looking for a move in January so will want to impress.

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            1. Get up ya bum
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 4 months ago

              I reckon Qpr will struggle more than swansea. Taraabt has the ability but I'm not sure he has the right mentality/work ethic to cope in the prem. Sinclair seems more suited imo.

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  18. Jas aka The age of Ozil is …
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    HAHAHAH! Will Ben Foster be *United Ben Foster* Or *Birmingham Ben Foster* at West Brom?

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

      West Brom Ben Foster maybe ?

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    2. Zep
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      No he'll be 'West Brom Ben Foster', just you wait 😉

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  19. Get up ya bum
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Hoolahan & graham makes more sense than dobbie/moses & holt right?
    Can't shake my unhealthy obsession with the Scottish messi. Not sure why really. Someone tell me he's a crap pick!

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

      Nothing could possibly go wrong with Dobbie in you team.

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      1. Get up ya bum
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        You're a bad influence duffman! 😀

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

          All aboard the Dobbie bandwagon ! Forget Sinclair and Taarabt !!

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          1. Get up ya bum
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            It'll be a fun ride 😉

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  20. bossa
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Aguero or Tevez???????

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

      aguero- cannot see him beeing rotated if anything it will be tevez rotated seeing he is pretty much waiting to leave in jan and although he always gives his all..unhappiness can affect anyone and can just see aguero having a suarez like impact

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

    Aahhh a second straight cup final loss for the FFscout fifa team. Went 2-0 down in the first 10 mins then lost 4-3. 🙁

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

      Thats why you need me in your team.

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

        PS3?

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        1. SH1M1
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          is this clubs your talking about?

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

            yeah

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  22. dasher
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    ok so i have malouda, silva and downing in my midfield, who should i downgrade for nzogbia??

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    1. SH1M1
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      albrighton

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      1. SH1M1
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        lol sorry misread thought you said who should you downgrade nzogbia for not one of those 3 for nzogbia.

        I would say out of those 3 downgrade downing.

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    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Downing for sure.

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

    Tottenham clean sheets in the seasons Jol was there:

    04/05 - 13 (6th highest)
    05/06 - 13 (6th highest again)
    06/07 - 6 (Lowest in the league)

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

      the fulham suddenly can't defend thing is bizarre imo. what's it based on?

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

        Absolutely nothing. I wouldnt touch Hangeland and maybe Riise, but I think Hughes is good value at 5.

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  24. SH1M1
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    does anyone here think that bent will get goals this season without downing and young.

    Also do you lot reckon berbatov will play first few games?

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    1. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Yes and probably not.

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  25. THE BAD
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    rmt
    moreira;given
    kompany;a.cole;hughes;bardsley;olsson
    malouda;ohara;taarabat;hoolahan;moses
    rvp;zamora;carrol

    considering
    malouda>vdv
    carrol>suarez
    they are both cheaper so no budget problem...

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    1. THE BAD
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      and also
      acole>luiz

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  26. I Hart Van Der Vaart
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Hey folks. Would value your feedback on this team:

    Given, Ruddy
    Enrique, Simpson, Orr, Luiz, Kompany
    Taraabt, Downing, Dorrans, Sinclair, Sess
    Dracula, Kun, Shrek

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    1. THE BAD
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      i like it...if sess and tarabt do well!

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    2. SH1M1
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      lol who is dracula?

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      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Robin Vampire-sie maybe...?

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

    http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Fulham-Bolton-join-Stoke-in-pursuit-Cameron-Jerome-Birmingham-striker-article778180.html

    Not a chance I can see that happening. Jol already has selection problems with AJ's form and Jerome would not fit into his expected style of play. Oh and also he's shit.

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

      odd rumour. same as the mccartyh to liverpool one linked to it. they're dying for centre mids liverpool. also the wenger fabregas quote twisting is brilliant.

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  28. nathanholt75
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    I need a bit of advice cos I'm going round and round

    Given, Ruddy

    A.Cole, Kompany, Alcaraz, Hughes, (Simpson)
    VDV, Silva, Moses, (Taraabt, Sinclair)rotation
    Suarez, Aguero, Rodallega

    Rodallega will be swapped for Odem in GW4

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

      moses will flop but other than that good midfield although i think silva doesnt get the points that his play shows i.e always starts move but maybe not get the assist

      good defence and keepers
      only worry is that no rooney or rvp
      maybe downgrade silva to get one of those two

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      1. nathanholt75
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks

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        1. nathanholt75
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          yaya for Silva?

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  29. dsanchez78
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Team 2 - Only allowed 1 xfer a week team. What you think?

    Given (Moreira)
    Hughes - Samba - Kompany (S.Taylor, De Laet)
    Moses - Nzobgia - Sessegnon - Sinclair (Barton)
    Aguero - RVP - Rooney

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    1. dsanchez78
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Anyone 🙂

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  30. Camzy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Toughie.

    Malouda/VdV + Aguero

    Or

    Silva + Rooney

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

      Silva + RVP IMO.

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

        I have RVP already. I guess your vote is Rooney + Silva.

        Interesting.

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

          Malouda will most likely get rotated, especially against the easier teams, and VDV's early fixtures aren't so flash. Also, we don't know how quickly Aguero is going to settle into the team.

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    2. bmb100
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      VDV and Aguero for me, probably not much surprise there though 😛

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

        I'm leaning that way at the moment. Gives me more options.

        I can get any 12.0 striker with my money in the bank for GW 2, I can get Malouda in for VdV, the only attacking player I can't get in one transfer is Lampard, but the chances are, I won't want him anyway, and even if he scores 4 in the opening weekend, everyone else will also struggle to fit him in, so he shouldn't rocket in price too badly.

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    3. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      VDV / Aguero for me definitely 🙂

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