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Projecting Value – The Forwards

2 August 2011 1969 comments
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Our next Members article looking at the idea of “value” sees Forwards come under the microscope. With a fresh revision of players last weekend in light of factors such as transfers and pre-season tactics, we’ve tweaked the Projected totals to give you an up-to-date reflection on our thinking. While many of our top ten value forwards are lower-priced options that perhaps may be more suited to rotation, the kind opening prices afforded to the likes of Luis Suarez and Peter Odemwingie propels a couple of FPL big-hitters firmly into our thoughts.

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

    I'm starting to think Carroll is the best striker to start with.

    His fixtures are great, he's on good pre-season form, and Liverpool will look to start strong too.

    Sunderland - His old arch nemesis. I can see him bagging a few there.
    Arsenal - He's always done really well against them, and last season brought home the bacon both home and away.
    Bolton - They look shaky at the back, and Carroll could definitely do some damage there too.

    He's 10.0, which is a great price too. It means you can easily switch to Bent or downgrade to Suarez easily.

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

      Was looking at him, but I like having RVP and Rooney.

      Can't see any other solid offensive options for either Arsenal or Man U...

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

        I've had Carroll in my team since day 1. I figured Gerrard & Adam delivery with his heading would be lethal, but even without Gerrard I suppose Downing will do.

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

          Hmm ya the Downing-Carroll combo looks great
          What's your forward line, Scratch?

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

            At the moment it's Carroll, RVP and Holt. It's been like that for 3 whole days 😀

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

              Solid. Just can't choose between RVP and Rooney! So I've gone both...

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

          +1 and it looks like a lot have overlooked him due to suarez, great news! only 6.6% have him!

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

        wait for wes 🙂

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

      Carroll= tall. Arsenal= what set pieces?

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    3. Just A Hat
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      I have gone Carroll/Rooney/Zamora, seems like the best bet, don't trust any midfielders ATM apart from Malouda

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    4. The Laughing Man
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      I agree but I'm not willing to roll the dice on him yet until Suarez is back.

      Gonna go with EPL Lover on the whole Rooney/RVP thing.
      I've had Rooney since FPL opened but I switched in RVP aswell about 4 days ago to go along with Holt and I think that unless any big transfers happen that that is the way my strikers are going to stay.

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    5. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      I Think my forward line would be
      Caroll Rvp Aguero
      😉

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    6. Joga Bonito®
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      He's going to be good I think. Downing will put balls straight onto his head, but I think that most people are going with Suarez and don't want to put all of their eggs in a Liverpool basket. That's my reasoning anyway.

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

    Given Ruddy
    ColeA Kompany Bramble Simpson Orr
    Malouda Silva Sinclair Moses Ephraim
    Rooney VanPersie Holt

    Given- everyone has him, cheap and behind a pretty solid defense
    Ruddy- rotates well, won’t play much since Norwich will probably be the whipping boys

    ColeA- great clean sheet and attacking potential, Chelsea nice start
    Kompany- another ‘must have,’ a mainstay in the solid City backline
    Bramble- Titus Shambles is an accident waiting to happen, but 4.5 is still a snip imo
    Simpson/Orr- my cheap benchies, 4.0 starters for their sides

    Malouda- downgraded Lamps, looks like he should still be a starter
    Silva- appears as if Bruce is building the side around him, plays right behind the striker
    Sinclair- prefer him to Taarabt as this season’s Charlie Adam
    Moses- should thrive without N’Zog, great opening fixtures
    Ephraim- benchie, starter for QPR

    Rooney- good preseason, Man U coverage
    RVP- labeled a ‘must have’ by many, covers Arsenal…not too much too say above these two
    Holt- great goal scoring record in the Championship

    No Liverpool coverage which is my only worry...looking at Carroll possibly to free up some cash.

    I’ve kept the same core for awhile now while tinkering less and less…happy to fit in 4 captain choices.
    There’s my novel, anyone want to give their thoughts?
    Cheers

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

      Switch Rooney for Carroll.

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

        Can't really fault it.

        Just one thing.. I know that fixture-wise Given/Ruddy seems to be the practical option but I'd say having Ruddy is similar to having Gilks or Kingson last season, you'll never want to play him. I'd choose Moreira instead. Swansea had a solid home record so he would be an option sometimes, just forget it when he plays away.

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

      thats basically the squad i have now...difference being some of the 4.5mil players

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

      I like it, very solid.

      The only thing is, I don't think RVP and Rooney is worth it. They are both at the same price point, and considering fixtures, I would choose one, downgrade the other, and wait and see. There are solid choices further down which could give better value and solve the problem of having to play Moses every week.

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    4. The Laughing Man
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      I guess your relying on Malouda & Silva as your main midfield options, then hoping for Sinclair & Moses to come through on there predictions while having Ephraim as your throw away 5th midfielder.

      Looks like it could work, I' ve tinkered with a similar lineup but I've decided to have more of an even middle. Good defense and strikers tho..........

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    5. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      Really good team, my squad has 10 of the same players. I think you're good to go, though I don't know anything about Ephrain.

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      1. Futbol Heritage
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        13 Players from my team.So I think its a great team.

        Only changes,

        Taarabt for Ephraim - I don't like to have someone ill never want to play in my front 8.

        And

        Caroll/Suarez for RVP Depending on the latter fitness.

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  3. GMac1980
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    Could someone please send me a link to the FPL player print out i cant find it anywhere. Thanks. I'm desperate, im on holiday and the Mrs isn't to happy about my time spent on the internet!

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

      tell her you're saving the trees.

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

      LOL!

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    3. Jönny
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      Get it tatooed all over your body a la Prison Break. Defenders on your legs, midfielders on your arms, forwards on your torso and then just get "Given and Kenny" on your forehead to save space.

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

      "Mrs isn’t to happy about my time spent on the internet!"

      I feel your pain

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  4. Scratch
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    Just realised I have 76 players on my watchlist 😐

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    1. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      😀
      Nice to see you've narrowed down the choices 😛

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

        And it doesn't include any goalkeepers..

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  5. The Laughing Man
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    So how many on here are going to switch Enrique into there line-up if and when he is transfered to Liverpool?

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    1. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      Kinda feel like I have too, good value. Problem is who do I drop, terry, lescott or kompany 😕

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

        I'd say Lescott just because you already have Man City coverage with Kompany and Lescott costs more at 6.5

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        1. Get up ya bum
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 6 months ago

          Yeah makes sense, and there's the chance he could lose his spot when toures back. Thing is though if he stays 1st choice which I think he will he's well worth the extra 0.5. Same cs points but lescott has probably the most natural goal scoring instincts of any cb in the league.
          Probably should stick to my play it safe mantra though

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

            Ya its tough but atleast if you start with the 3 you have already, you can always downgrade later. It's always easier to downgrade then it is to upgrade a player.

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

      i did as soon as he tweeted that and was linked with a move away, great value.

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  6. GMac1980
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    I'd get a slap mate. Any ideas?

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

      drug her tea?

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

      wait until she goes to sleep? do you get back from holiday by the time season kicks off?

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

    shawx or oshea? thinking shawx gets too many cards.

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  8. GMac1980
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    No, thats the problem, very bad timing! can you help, Quick she's waking up sshhhhhhhhh!

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

      honestly i didn't even know a player print out existed.

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

    thinking of starting rooney, carroll, rodallega unless wes comes then rvp for roo. malouda or silva to start in mf as i can't afford both? thoughts on adam johnson's chances to start this season?

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    1. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      Gun to the head, had to be malouda. Gw 2&3 are textbook for a malouda rampage. Silva's got 2 tricky away games.
      Aj will be in and out as usual.

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

      There's talk of Johnson going to Everton on loan, which would be interesting. Their midfield would be pretty crowded though which is bad news from a fantasy perspective (it's already a bit of a nightmare there)

      As long as he's at City, I'd leave him well alone.

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

        ya that's what i was afraid of, so best 7.5 or less mf? already have nzog, taarabt, o'hara, malouda. currently i have ramsey in the slot.

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

          You could get Hoolahan, and then use the 2m to upgade N'Zogbia to Silva. Duff comes in at 6.5m, Sessegnon is a favourite around here, Sinclair rotates nicely wth Taraabt at 6m. Ramsey could be good if Fabs goes, but probably not nailed on to start every week- better options out there.

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

          Wilshere or Sinclair. Maybe even Osman for an ol differential 😛

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  10. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    Given Al-habsi ...(The rotation works fine only having a prob on Gw 4 rest is great)

    A.cole kompany bramble simpson orr/briggs

    Malouda Silva Sinclair Seassgon Moses

    Rvp Caroll Holt

    The Only Issue I think is Holt....
    The rest is Fine....

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

      Nah, its fine to me. Holt should be able to hold his own

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

      You can't afford that team. It's 0.5m over budget.

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      1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        Ohhh....Didn't see that Red thing...Imao... 😀
        Hmmm then
        Reduce Al-habsi to Ruddy....

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    3. Lucky_2010
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      why you have prob with holt?? i think he's good bargain with 5.5 for 3rd fwd (rotation)and should be in starting lineup !!

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  11. Microeconomics
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    Would any of you consider Suarez as a real captaincy option?? Not for the first GW or anything, just in general. Would you feel safe captaining Suarez??

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

      Yes.

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

        Thanks

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

          You're welcome.

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          1. thegaffer82
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 6 months ago

            Feel Suarez (when back and playing) is going to have a big season with plenty of goals and assists

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

    alright, off to play some indoor footie, night chaps.

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  13. SupaTune
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    Sinclair or Taarabt?

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

      Fixture wise I'd say Taarabt but longterm and price wise Sinclair. However, theres no harm in having both.

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      1. Johnny Unitas
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        I had both to start, both on set pieces, but I now think it is a little too much of a gamble to be relying on two newly promoted players to bring home the bacon, I think it is safer to pick one, and I have gone with Taarabt purely because he plays at home week 1 and "Should" have a better chance to score.

        So I agree with the Men I suppose!

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

        Fairly risky having both I think. The equivilant of starting with Nolan and Dorrans last season.

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

          or instead they could end up being Nolan and Adams which wouldnt have been that bad to have started with last year.

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

            True but very few people were buying ANY Blackpool players in pre season last year. The only talk of them was how few points they'd get and how many goals Boselli would score against them on the opening day 😀

            All the talk was of Nolan, Dorrans and Brunt. And for the first half of the season only 11 of those was a winner.

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

              Err only 1

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            2. The Laughing Man
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 6 months ago

              Ya I see where your coming from, that makes sense. Midifled is just a plain pain in the butt this year, too many "if's"

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    2. Lucky_2010
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      hello dessembrae, for me i don't think will go either on of them, just my thought at the moment and have too see how they played in GW1 first ......

      Yes if you want to take gamble on it, of course no harm since most have include in their team ....

      No since both unproven yet,nevertheless with 6.0 - 6.5 i think there are many option to choose from ??

      cheers.

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  14. The Laughing Man
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    Won't post whole RMT, no need but I just wanted thoughts on what peoples 3 main defenders are for so far (I'm saying 3 because most are choosing there 4th & 5th to be 4.0).

    Mine are the generic double dou of Kompany & A.Cole (who will be switched out for Baines eventually) with Enrique thrown in.

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  15. zan
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    A, Luiz -Henry-Carroll

    B, A.Cole -Taarabt-Zamora

    What one?

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    1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      B

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    2. Microeconomics
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      BBBBBB

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      1. Johnny Unitas
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        B

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  16. Johnny Unitas
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    Tonight my team will mostly be:

    Given // Ruddy
    Kompany//Naughton//A.Cole//Bramble//Simpson
    Taarabt//Malouda//N'Zogbia//Moses//O'Hara
    Rooney(C)//Rodallega//Carroll

    .5 in the bank for a rainy day

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

      Yikes. My exact midfeld. Kinda disconcerting 😐

      I disagree with Rodellega. Everyone already knows what he can do and it isn't much. 1 goal in 3 if you're very lucky.

      Better and more fun to take a punt on a Graham or Holt. Or you could obviously afford Zamora. Maybe even Jones or Ba.

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      1. Johnny Unitas
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        Ha, it happens, all the teams are the same at the minute, Rodallega is really going to have to step up to the plate in N'Zogbia's absence, and I think he is actually more of a punt than Graham or Holt because we don't expect a whole lot from them, Zamora would be the safer choice, but I have an eye on upgrading Carroll to Drogba for week 2 if he plays

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      2. The Laughing Man
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        Ya, my middle is pretty similar too but I wouldnt be too worried about it since overall only 3.5% have choosen Malouda and only 2.6% for O'Hara. If your looking to break free from the flock you could always switch out Zogs who is 32% for Albrighton who is currently only owned by 4%.

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

      Naughton to Jose Enrique/Bardsley

      more so if Enrique goes to kiddypool 😉
      (cant swim with the big boys)

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      1. Johnny Unitas
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        Can't see the sense in having either two Newcastle or two Sunderland, but cheers for the input. If Enrique did go to the Pool, he would be in every team, eyes peeled on that one!

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    3. FPL Man
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      Many people are having Rooney and/or RVP. Fixture-wise, both MU and Arsenal are having pretty tough times for fist few weeks.

      What about Bent? N'Zog coverage will be enough for Villa easy fixtures?

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  17. Fpl Old Guard
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    Brilliant post from about this time last year!

    Goalkeepers:
    ===========
    1) Do you have 2 x £4.5m keepers who rotate well home and away?
    Yes: Team Approved ———No: Start again
    2) Do you have any Goalkeeper over £6m coupled with any goalkeeper less than £4.5m?
    Yes: Start again. ———No: Carry on, but see question 1 (above)
    Defenders:
    =========
    1) Do you have more than 2 x £5.5m defenders?
    Yes: Too much spent on defence, start again ——– No: Carry on
    2) Does your defence contain any players from the following teams; Blackpool, Arsenal, Liverpool or Wigan?
    Yes: Start again ——–No: Carry on
    3) Have you spent more than £6.0m on any defender not called Ashley Cole?
    Yes: Start again (See’ too much money on defence’ argument, above) ——– No: Carry on, but see rule 1 regarding more than two expensive defenders
    4) Does your defence have one of these two untested £4.5m cheapies: Al Muhammadi or Van Damme?
    Yes; Team approved ———– No: Start again. You must have one of these two. Its the law.
    Midfielders:
    ==========
    1) Does your midfield NOT contain at least one of the following: Lampard, Fabregas, Arteta?
    Yes: Definitely start again ——– No: Carry on
    2) Does your midfield contain the M Petrov from Bolton (NOT the M Petrov from Aston Villa)?
    Yes: Carry on ——— No: Start again
    3) Does your midfield NOT contain Lampard, Fabregas or Arteta but DOES contain Gerrard?
    Yes: Start again (Have you seen their opening fixtures?) ——– No: Rule 1 still applies. Start again.
    Forwards:
    ========
    1) Do you have Drogba?
    Yes: Team Approved ———– No: Carry on, but see the next question.
    2) Do you have Van Persie or Rooney instead of Drogba?
    Yes: Carry on, but you should really have Drogba though! ——- No: Please give up playing fantasy football as you clearly don’t have a clue.
    3) Is your cheap >£6.5m forward Boselli instead of Doyle?
    Yes: Start again ——– No: Carry on
    4) Do I have a Blackpool Striker on my bench?
    Yes; Start again ————- No: Team approved
    Generic Team Question
    =================
    1) Do I have any Liverpool players at all, in any position, on my team?
    Yes: Start again (See ‘have you seen their first five fixtures’ argument above) —– No: Team approved, subject to fulfilling all other criteria above.

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    1. Lucky_2010
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      nice Q&A so keep it up those facts lol

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

      LOL by that im stuffed

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  18. Aus 06
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    A) Bent and Downing

    or

    B) Carroll and N'Zogbia + 1.0

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

      cool "B"ananas

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

        cool "B"eans

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  19. Out4GoodBehavior
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    Whos more crazy?
    Alan Pardew or that cheeky fat boss Mike Ashley.

    They got no trouble selling or kicking out good players to buy crappy ones. Alan Pardew out now! before the fatsob starts crying

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  20. CaptainSanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    is anyone considering man u mids?

    I dont have rooney (atm) so i feel the need for man u attacking cover? valencia, young, nani?

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

      out of the 3 I say nani

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

        Will be monitoring Valencia closely. Only £8m and just signed a new contract. Could be a bargain once SAF realises how sh!t Ashely Young is.

        Nani obviously should do well, highest scorer last season after all. I think a big factor in that was Valencia's absence though. He seems to play far better on the right than left but he'll probably alternate depending if he's starting with Young or Valencia.

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

          i was thinking the same thing. and valencia is a favourite of SAF. I can see nani and young rotating alot on the left, unless young plays behind rooney?

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  21. IanC
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    Hey guys, been tinkering a little and looking at some differentials. Here's what I've got

    Given (Ruddy)
    Kompany, Baines, Enrique (Johnson, Ward)
    N'Zog, Sessegnon, Malouda, Eagles(Dyer)
    Carrol, Holt, Rooney (c)

    1.0 mil in bank

    I've been trying to have a good rotation system at the back. My back line will probably be the same every week, with Johnson coming in when WOL have a decent fixture.

    My midfield is pretty standard, with the exception of Eagles. With Lee out for the season, I can see him stepping up and becoming a provider for BOL. This is definitely a massive punt, but I though I'd take a risk :/

    My forward line is a mixture of history and predictions. Holt looks like he could be this year's Carrol, and Carrol was last year's Carrol, and Rooney is on fire in preseason.

    So that's my team with some annotations on my thought process. Feedback is definitely appreciated!

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    1. thegaffer82
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      Eagles is too much of a punt especially when you factor in their horrific fixtures.
      Whats your problem with Taraabt? The one good thing about a punt on Taraabt is that by GW4 you will know if he is going to cut it in the prem and score you points as they have an easy start.

      If not look to Sinclair or maybe Barton if still in the prem.

      MF generally looks very weak but knowing the pricing inside out myself I can see why. You just have to be weak somewhere this season

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  22. DAV087
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    Best mid for 6.5? Currently tossing up between sessegnon sinclair albrighton and maybe barton depending on where he ends up.

    Thoughts?

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

      Definitely will depend on where Barton ends up. If you don't count him in probably Sess, but then again he isn't really that proven. Sinclair was really good for SWA last season, but not sure if he can perform in the PL.

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      1. DAV087
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah I currently have sees with 0.5 in the bank so I can do bent to drogba gw2 but if I sell bent to Suarez I can do Sess to nzogbia. What you think?

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

          That would depend on who you think will score more during AVL's good run of fixtures. N'zog will probably be on set pieces, but Bent will be on pens. BUT! You will get Suarez in, which will give you some decent LIV cover. If you do not already have any LIV players, then doing the swap may be a good idea

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    2. The Laughing Man
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      Ya I dont understand why there is so little love for Albrighton so far.

      He got 4 goals and 7 assists in only 1800 mins last year. Can't see him not doubling his goals and adding a few more assists to his total from last year.

      With only 4% currently having him, he seems like a great differenetial to me.

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  23. The Devil Wears Prada
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    hey everyone,

    i've been tweaking my team even more, and i'm having a hard time deciding between two options.

    rooney, holt, nzog

    OR

    aguero, suarez, dyer (swansea)

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

      obviously the first one

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

    Hmm just looking at the opening 6 fixtures. I'll have RVP & Lampard/Malouda and both alternate beautifully for captaincy choices.

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  25. The Laughing Man
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    Who was on set pieces and penalties for Villa last year?

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

      Mostly Ashley Young

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

        Ok, thanks.

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  26. Microeconomics
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    N'Zogbia VS Albrighton
    Who is the better pick??? (In a purely FPL view)
    N'Zogbia will probably boss around set pieces giving him extra chances but Albrighton is cheaper and just as capable to match N'Zogbia as he should last season.
    Who would you pick??

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

      N'Zogbia. Set pieces. Better footballer.

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      1. thegaffer82
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 6 months ago

        N'zog of course but if your desperate for the extra 1mil then Albrighton is definitely a good fall-back option. I'm sure N'zog will outscore him but maybe not by a country mile

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  27. Jake9
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    Who is better in a fantasy perspective Oshea or Bardsley

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

      Well I reckon O'Shea is a safer choice as he's their new captain. But Bardsley did show last year he can gather offensive returns as well. I would personally go with O'Shea though if given the choice

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    2. thegaffer82
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      Both looking like being starters so are fairly equal in that respect.
      Maybe Bardsley though as he seems pretty attacking (scored again in pre-season) and maybe O'shea will be anchoring the DF from CB and will have less offensive points scoring opportunities.
      not much in it though IMO

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  28. the-zohan
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    who to drop out of RVP, Rooney and Augero?????

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  29. Microeconomics
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    Wow, how'd you fit all three of them in?!?
    I would drop.......... probably Aguero. Unproven in the premier league and also, if he does start doing well, you can downgrade either RVP or Rooney to get him in

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    1. the-zohan
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      beastly i know. yea, especially if tevez stays, which looks likely atm

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  30. Shotgun
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 6 months ago

    I have a question about defenders...
    I have Cole, Bad k and baines and 2 4s.
    Now that a certain Jose is looking Liverpool
    Bound. What Would u do? Downgrade Would
    Free up cash but, do u think its worth it?

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

      Depends on the rest of your team. Fitting in Baines, Kompany and Cole is a big stretch for the rest of your team. I would try and keep those 3 if possible but if other parts of your team are weak, downgrade and use the money

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

        Im quite happy atm tho i can see improvements that can be made... Hmm, will have to think hard about this.

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        1. thegaffer82
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 6 months ago

          Ask yourself this:
          What positions on the pitch usually score the most points every week?
          I'd say usually Forwards then MF then DF.

          I know Baines had some weeks last season where he was scoring mega points (and maybe he will again) but I'm putting my money in attack and MF and trying to bargain hunt in DF.

          Not having too much invested in defense has allowed me to choose Rooney, Suarez/Caroll, Silva, Malouda & N'zog. I really wouldnt drop any of them for Cole or Baines

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    2. ManofKent
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 6 months ago

      I've got the same back line and I'm sticking with it until there's an obvious alternative cheaper Chelsea starter.

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