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Our Player Projections available in the Members’ Area are being updated on a regular basis as the pre-season rolls on and events such as Barton’s fallout and the arrival of Sergio Aguero move the goalposts.

If you’re new to the site – these tables represent the Scout’s predicted returns for Premier League players in terms of goals, assists, clean sheets and several statistics relevant to the Fantasy Premier League game. They can be accessed in the Members Area right here.

There’s been a lot of tweaks over the past 48-hours so, to help our Members get a handle on the changes made, you can read on for a list of the recent activity. You can expect further tweaks to the Projections over the coming days and certainly following the weekend’s final bout of friendly matches.

Arsenal
Reduced Cesc Fabregas’ starts and overall projection.
Increased Aaron Ramsey’s starts and overall projection.

Aston Villa
Another clean sheet added to Villa’s defence and midfield to take Villa on to a predicted 12 clean sheets for the season.

Blackburn
Ryan Nelsen’s starts reduced – Gael Givet and Grant Hanley’s increased accordingly.

Bolton
Added Tyrone Mears Projection. Reduce Greter Steinsson and Sam Ricketts as a result.
Added Chris Eagles and Nigel Reo Coker. Full revision of Bolton’s midfield projections following the injury to Chung Yong Lee. Mark Davies’ projection in particular, has been boosted.

Chelsea
Full revision over the squad.
Frank Lampard’s overall projection reduced as a result of his recent deep lying role pre-season.
Youssi Benayoun’s starts and overall projection increased as a result of his pre-season form.

Everton
Mikel Arteta’s starts and overall projection decreased.
Victor Anichbe’s starts and overall projection increased.
Jermaine Beckford’s starts and overall projection increased. Louis Saha’s starts and projection reduced accordingly.

Fulham
Full revision over the squad
Added Marcel Gecov and Pajim Kasami to Fulham’s midfield.

Liverpool
Reduced Jamie Carragher’s starts and projection. Increased Dan Agger’s accordingly.
Slightly reduced Luis Suarez starts and projection.

Man City
Corrected error with Lescott’s starts and projection – these have now been increased.
Sergio Aguero added to the Forwards. Mario Baltotelli and Edin Dzeko projections tweaked accordingly. Carlos Tevez starts and projection reduced slightly.

Man United
Slight tweaks to the projections of Rafael, Fabio, Wayne Rooney, Javier Hernandez , Tom Cleverley and Dimitar Berbatov.

Newcastle
Joey Barton’s projection cut while his future is decided. A full revision of the Newcastle midfield has been made as a result.
Reduced starts and projection for Leon Best. Slight tweaks to Demba Ba and Shola Ameobi.

Norwich City
Reduced Elliot Ward starts and projection increased Zak Whitebread accordingly.

QPR
Reduced Kasper Gorkss starts and projections. Revised the defence as a result.
Added Kieron Dyer to midfield.

Sunderland
Slight revision to the defence.
Increased Stephane Sessengon goals and overall projection in the light of his pre-season form and continued role up front.

Swansea City
Jose Moreira replaces Yves Ma Kalambay as the goalkeeper option. Added Wayne Routledge to midfield and reduced starts for Nathan Dyer and Stephen Dobbie accordingly.

Tottenham
Slight tweaks to the midfield and forward projections.

West Brom
Added Ben Foster to replace Boaz Myhill as goalkeeper – saves and Bonus increased.
Removed Gonzalo Jara’s starts with Steven Reid/Billy Jones sharing the right-back role.

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

  1. Magerost
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Briggs or De Laet?

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      1. timmy56
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Briggs

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

        currently on Briggs myself

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      3. Link
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Wilkinson

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

          why wilkinson mate?

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

            More assured of starts at a better defensive team.

            Fulham just signed 2 middies as well so can't see Briggs getting gametime once the squad are all back/fit.

            Risk with Wilkinson is Woodgate starting and Huth being pushed out to right back but I think thats unlikely.... plus its only a matter of days before Woody gets injured surely!

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

              woody could be a gold mine if he does manage to play regular.

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

                Agree but I think we both know that is highly unlikely. 🙂

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

        Briggs will barely play 😕

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      5. Qubit
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Briggs unlikely to play sadly.

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

        De Laet. He plays!

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      7. Magerost
          14 years, 4 months ago

          De Laet then!
          Thanks folks 🙂

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      8. Im Not Marshal Foch
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Is anyone going to take a punt on Aguero? or are the vibes that he won't start the first few games?

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        1. timmy56
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          I reckon too much competition in the City line up, Balotelli, Dzeko and Tevez to deal with, reckon there is too much rotation in there.

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        2. Scroobius Mac
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          I'm slightly confused about this one, why would he not start the first few games? Copa America hangover?

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        3. stilicho
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Unless he plays 70+ and looks dangerous in the Charity Shield he isn't on my radar, and I haven't seen him in many teams.

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

            Mancini said after the Inter friendly last week that Aguero will be on the bench for the Community Shield, so half hour at best from that game you'd imagine. Balotelli is my Citeh striker pick for GW1.

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

          wait and see how he performs and how many games he will get. If he looks like a hit then get him, until then he is untested in the prem and may take time to adjust...

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        5. ToonTom
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          If it seems he is going to start I may well do.....prefer him to Silva/Toure by a a mile in that context....

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          1. thegaffer82
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            Guys Mancini has catergorically stated that Aguero will not start the CS game. So at you/Mancini will only get maybe 30mins to have a look at him before the season opener (and he missed training yesterday with a stomach bug).
            He's new to this country/league and with so much competition will he start the Swansea game? Probably not but I'm sure he'll come off the bench to ensure you get at least 1 point from him

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      9. timmy56
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Gday lads,

        Bent + Hoolahan

        or

        Suarez + Sinclair

        Thoughts?

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

          Suarez + Sinclair. I prefer both Suarez over Bent and Sinclair over Hoolahan.

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      10. Jimrod™
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Hate these final stage tweaks, you just know that whoever you take out will score a hat-trick on day one...

        After taking out Van-Persie to free up costs I felt his replacement (Gervinho) was far too much of a risk despite looking solid so far, so now fiddling and putting Bent in his place due to likely penalty duty, then realising I don't have many penalty takers... Aaargh. 🙂

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      11. Fratboy
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Hey fellas!

        Any United fans having major issues between Rooney and RVP??

        I know a lot of fans who are including Rooney and my heart has forced me to do the same...but I can't help but feel that I should be picking RVP purely for the interests of the game. In fact the most sensible thing would be to pick Torres/Drogba!

        ARGH WHY CAN'T YOU BE INJURED FIBREGLASS?!?!

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

          I will be going into week 1 with both. Rooney will be removed for Suarez for wk 3. RVP is going nowhere (injury pending!)

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

            got them both, they can score against anyone.

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            1. Agbonlahor’s brillian…
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 4 months ago

              that's also a good option!

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        2. Agbonlahor’s brillian…
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Arsenal fan currently(!) selected Rooney over RVP, if that helps?! I get the impression most have RVP>Rooney.

          A lot depends on other ARS/MAN options and rest of your team, i guess...

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

            very interesting, I think I'll hold out for RVP till GW4 😕

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

              Indeed, all things being equal id be doing the same, but, the risk of him going up in price is too much for me!

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

                erghhhh, I hadn't even thought about that....will have to cross that bridge at GW4 😐

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        3. thegaffer82
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          I'm a Utd fan who of course is having issues over this.

          Thankfully Arse have looked shaky pre-season (for what its worth) and havent invested in the team enough. plus all the off-field problems with cesc and nasri have made my decision easy.

          Again i know its pre-season but ive watched almost all utds ames and roon is looking in tip-top form

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

            I've never followed United Pre-Season until this year and man am I loving it! Rooney is incredible.

            I'll stick by the ugly man over the Dutch-gelhead then.

            Thanks a lot guys!

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

          Out of pure fear I have gone with both.

          Think Rooney will have a blinding season but theres so many uncertainties over the other top teams strikers that RVP is a safe option.

          Did have Carroll and Rooney but after closer inspection...I dont really liek Pools fixtures and/or form.

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

            I've gone for the Bent/Rooney/Zamora combo. 2 pen takers and a try hard.

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

              Bent/Rooney/Johnson Andy for me ...

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

                RVP/Rooney/Graham.

                Think I win even if Graham does turn out to be shocking 🙂

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

                  I don't like the massive kick in the balls that gives you in midfield though...

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                  1. Link
                    • 15 Years
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                    I've managed

                    Malouda - Silva - O'Hara - J Thomas - Moses

                    not too bad I reckon. Don't attack me for having Thomas - think he'll be a good pick this year.

                    Did have Carrol and N'Zog instead of RVP and Thomas but decided to go with RVP. Villa and Pool both have new look teams so think Il sit out and see what happens.

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            2. Joga Bonito®
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 4 months ago

              RVP, Suarez and Bent for me.

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      12. thegaffer82
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        I can see the Enrique bandwagon overtaking the Kompany one once his move to Pool goes through.

        Question for everyone:
        Assuming Cesc leaves is Ramsey a better shout than Sess and Taraabt?

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

          Have all 3?

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

          If Nasri leaves too.

          Else I can see Nasri being played in the middle with Wilshire and Song.

          Gerv and Walcott on the flanks - RVP up top.

          I really like Ramsey but he's anythign but naile don at the moment.

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        3. mungojerrie
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Ramsey is a better shout that Taraabt as Taraabt is unproven in PL.

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

            Ramsey will have a good season....

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            1. Flog the trog
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 4 months ago

              Who says? How do you know? You phsycic? Your balls made of crystal? No.... Don't make definate statements when you know nothing

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

          If Cesc goes then yes, but who knows it he will!

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          1. thegaffer82
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            Diaby is injured too which certainly helps as less competition. We all know cesc will leave too. It's when not if

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

        Edwin Van der Sa's testimonial yesterday. Check out his dream team. Pretty sweet I reckon...

        Edwin's Dream Team: Van der Sar; Neville, van Bronckhorst, Ferdinand, Vidic; Carrick, Giggs, Zenden, Kuyt; Rooney, Saha.

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      14. Art Vandelay
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Both Villa and Everton have good starts but most people appear to be going the claret and blue route with Nzogbia/Albrighton/Bent being the obvious attacking picks.

        Why the lack of love for the Toffees? I know they are traditionally slow starters but it could be different this time. Anyone having a look at Osman or even Saha.

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

          I would say that the best investments in Everton is Baines and Cahill.

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          1. Art Vandelay
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            They will get the most points, but at a price. Still trying to negotiate with Baines about taking a pay cut to make the team.

            Fulham, of course, are the other mid table side with good fixtures. Duff or Murphy?

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

          i dont think everton have a great start at all. plus they are normally poor at start of season.

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        3. stilicho
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Everton has started very badly for the last 3 seasons.

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        4. Joga Bonito®
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          If Arteta is fit he'd be my top pick from Everton.

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      15. The Legend - Paul Scho18s
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Bergkamp was in there somewhere. Scored of a rooney assist if im not wrong..

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        1. thegaffer82
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Right

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      16. thegaffer82
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Any Stokies on here? I just want to know the likelyhood of Wilkinson playing?
        If he does I'm happy to have him as a 4.0 rotating sub. He got a lot of playing time last season and Stokes defense can actually be quite mean at times. I'd be happy to have him for the long haul as long as he is actually in the team

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

          look at their forum - the oatcake

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

            mmmm, oatcakes.......

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          2. thegaffer82
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            Good call on the oatcake. Having a nosey and everyone has him as a starter in their teams to play.
            Thanks feel better on his inclusion now

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        2. The Legend - Paul Scho18s
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          he is. Played at RB almost half the season.. Not very good imo. Decent FF prospect

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        3. big oak
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          he will rotate with wilson sometimes, and sometimes with woodgate when huth is played at the right (happenened sometimes last season although without big success) at the end of the season he will be making around 20-25 starts which is decent as long as ur not relying on him for points, after all he is to only be selected when playing at home. also shotton is coming in now at right back, with intensive practice on delaplike throws.
          (im not a stokie btw)

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          1. thegaffer82
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            Thanks. No Im not relying on him for points just that he'll play a decent amount of games and so not lose any/much value and can be called upon when fixtures look good e.g Swansea at home

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      17. timmy56
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        RMT Guys:

        Given (Al Habsi)
        Jose Enrique, Kompany, A Cole (Orr, Simpson)
        Yaya Toure, Sinclair, N'Zogbia, Silva (VC) (Moses)
        Suarez, Van Persie (C), Rodallega

        Will probs play Al Habsi and Moses GW1 cause they got norwich.

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

          Got a fairly similar team.

          Al-Habsi Given
          Kompany Senderos Cole Kelly Distin
          Silva N'Zogbia Dyer Moses Taarabt
          Zamora Rooney Suarez

          Currently have Kelly but will have Enrique if Liverpool buy him.

          How much you have left in bank?

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      18. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        It will be interesting to see which players "The Scout" picks out in their first official FPL preview article (i.e. while unlimited transfers are still available).

        Form a selfish point of view - or at least the point of view of people on here - I hope they don't hand on a plate to the masses the "hidden gems" that people on here have identified through research of pre-season games - players like Sessegnon, Moses and Benayoun.

        It will also be interesting to see how much whoever is picked out increase in ownership following the article!

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        1. Sir Jose Wenger returns
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          They are by no means hidden... any one who reads forums on here must have seen Sess and Moses in at least 40% of teams

          As for Benayoun there is no guarantee he will play. Everyone is waiting on the Modric situation as that will surely rule him out of starting.

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        2. stilicho
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          I like when people advise you pick a player and subjoin "and I'm a fan of [rival team]", as if that should have any bearing on FPL. Am I cold hearted or does anyone really pick players from their favourite team out of a sense of loyalty?

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          1. stilicho
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            Oops reply fail, was meant to be a new thread.

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

            I had Mark Noble for three games ... 😉

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          3. big oak
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            i do pick players based on fpl prospect but i have the blacklist of players i never pick simply coz i dnt like their game. e.g fabregas tevez kolarov...

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

              Kolarov ill agree with, the other 2 is just shooting yourself in the foot, at least in past seasons. 🙂

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

            I dont. Completely ruthless. No room for misplaced loyalties in FPL. At least not if you want to do well. 🙂

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      19. Fratboy
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        STEVEN TAYLOR

        Currently in my defence and I couldn't be happier with him, the only thing I can't figure out is when to play him.

        I know he is a spot kick taker and has recently been trying to get into a more attacking role, but with his first fixtures as:

        ARS(H) SUN(A) - can I play him before GW3? My backline is:

        Ivanovic Kompany Steven Brown Briggs

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

          im guna be playing him and simpson at home to arsenal

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

            😯

            crazehhhh

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          2. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            Has your common sense been reversed with your name?

            Just bench him for the first two. I see the attraction but I've not even got Simpson any more. The only way appears to be down for Newcastle at the moment.

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            • 15 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            Hahah 2 points for each there im afraid

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

              its about the long game rather than just gwk1 and unfortunately the fixtures for my chosen defence arent that kind in the 1st week

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

                i currently have 2 newcastle defenders but one of them is enrique in hope he moves

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

                  my defence is

                  simpson taylor baines bramble brown

                  so its either liverpool away or arsenal at home so im guna go with the 2 geordies

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                  1. thegaffer82
                    • 14 Years
                    14 years, 4 months ago

                    Bramble AND Brown?
                    Not sure about that. Can understand doubling up on chelsea or City DF. but Sunderland?

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

                      but that would cost £14m ish, this costs £9m or less

                      doubling and trebling on teams with good rotation does work

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                      1. Joga Bonito®
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 14 Years
                        14 years, 4 months ago

                        So basically all of your money is on ur midfield and strikers even though there's really good value defenders in there.

                        I understand people trying to be a bit different but for me, not having 2 big defenders is an error.

                        This is only my opinion, feel free to disagree, but I'd say Kompany has to be in there along side a Chelsea defender.

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

            Personally, I think that's quite a sound gamble ... go, yesot! 🙂

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          5. Rasping Drive
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            Yeah right, course you are

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

              do i usually lie?

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

          spot kick taker?????

          Have I missed something?

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
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            Probably.

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

              helpful.

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        3. big oak
          • 15 Years
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          he not on spot kicks, he's a threat from spot kicks. and newcastle under pardew are unpredictable so either u get him to start him everyweek, or u will have a lot of heartbreaks seing him clinching goal and cleansheets on the bench, and conceeding 3-4 goals as a starter

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

          Since when did Steven Taylor start taking penalties?

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

            I meant free kicks

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

        hows this team?

        given - kenny
        cole kompany enrique hughes simpson
        silva n'zogbia taarabt jarvis moses
        rvp suarez zamora

        THOUGHTS?
        thx

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      21. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Oh dear....
        http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~2409547,00.html

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

          Yep, not too good. In fact villa's whole pre-season has been a bit meh. That coupled with the fact that i really dont really rate McCleish is making me re-consider players like Albrighton.

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          1. Sir Jose Wenger returns
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            Not really... the line up was mostly reserve players

            doesnt say anything significant

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

              This ^^^. Junior and reserves strung along the back ...

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

                plus it's pre season.....

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

          have you seen the line up?

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          1. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            Attacking wise its actually a decent squad.

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            1. thegaffer82
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 4 months ago

              Be able to tell more from their final pre-season game against Braga. N'Zog will play and I guess something like their actual team that will start the season will all play together.
              If they get convincingly beaten in that then Ill be seriously re-considering N'Zog

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      22. Made of Stone
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        MORNING ALL!

        £10m striker - Carroll or Bent? Thoughts please

        Carroll is Sun (H) week 1 then Ars (A) Bolt (H)
        Bent is Ful (A) then Bla (H) Wolves (H)

        I don't want to waste a transfer on a striker for 1st few weeks since i feel the mids / def will need tweaking.

        Thanks.

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        1. Sir Jose Wenger returns
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          They are both overvalued at present and will have to justify the price with a bucket load of goals. Bent better fixtures but only goal points, Carroll is capable of a few assists too.

          Do you have any other Villa players e.g NZogbia as if Villa dont win any of those games then you will lose out points of both players. If not then go for Bent

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

            Yes, but the entire cast of characters is bloody well overvalued! 😡

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        2. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Carroll simply because Albrighton or NZog are so appealing in the Villa midfield. Away to Arsenal isn't that bad a fixture for an aerial monster like Carroll.

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        3. Made of Stone
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Totally agree that many are overpriced, but as some have previously said on here it is making it more important to find the differential. Personally I am steering clear of Nzog - not sure if he will cut the mustard yet. Albrighton is in my sights, but I'm just not sure how well Villa will do long-term. Bent has always been a decent goalscorer ie 15-20. that's the only reason I may have him. Carroll should do well, but 'Pool just not quite firing yet.

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          1. Made of Stone
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            *Meant gelling, not firing (they are firing goals against lowly oppo)

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      23. Scroobius Mac
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Jagielka vs Distin
        I've seen a few people include Jagielka in their team now that he can be easily rotated with Enrique (providing he moves). However why would you choose Jags over Distin? They're both equally nailed on, both offer a small amount of offensive potential but most importantly Distin is favoured by both the old and new bonus system.

        So why would you pick Jags?

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        1. Sir Jose Wenger returns
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Because he might go to Arsenal

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          1. Scroobius Mac
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            So would you pick him at Everton a week Saturday and yhope he gets a transfer to Arsenal?

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            1. Sir Jose Wenger returns
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 4 months ago

              I prefer Distin personally and if he was 0.5 less would have him instead of Hughes... I think Eve and Ful defence is capable of equal cleanies this year

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

          Personally I went with Distin due to price

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      24. slicks1980
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        need some help guys

        heres my team

        given , (moreira)
        terry , evra , distin , clinchy , (simpson)
        nani , taarbat , sessegnon , (dryer ), (ferguson)
        gervinho , suarez , arguero

        any tips ?

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

          Have not seen Evra in many teams... Don't know why though, good pick maybe. Midfield looks a bit weak and with Nani is a rotation risk right now, your only big hitter may not hit big so much

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        2. Flog the trog
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          No it's fine

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        3. thegaffer82
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Ferguson will not play and so will just sit on your bench losing value and will be of no use to you at all should injuries arise. Pointless pick

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      25. Fratboy
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Bolton Pre-season
        (I know their fixtures are terrible, just a heads up really)

        Klasnic - 5 goals in 6 matches
        K.Davies - 4 goals in 7 matches
        Pratley - 3 goals in 7 matches
        Petrov - A few assists and 1 goal (PENALTY) in 7 matches

        A few cheeky picks in there for any brave takers for GW1 or GW8>

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        1. big oak
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          no

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

            blacklisted

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            1. thegaffer82
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 4 months ago

              Interesting. But of no interest to me 😉

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

                nor me to be honest 😛

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      26. Messi & fabregas
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        is gervinho the extra 3million safe over RVP?
        i am seriously considering gervinho instead

        any comments?
        thanks

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        1. Scroobius Mac
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Most people will say no on here as he's unproven but he seems to be settling in well so if you have a decent use for that 3 million then I'd go with the punt.

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      27. Messi & fabregas
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        is gervinho worth the extra 3 million over RVP?

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

          Errr

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        2. big oak
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          he's playing on the wing and classified as a stiker, however with arsenal game style we see that wingers have the ability to score big like arsha and walcott. i wouldnt select him... yet

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          1. Messi & fabregas
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            thanks big oak

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      28. Hay Number 2
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        It's funny, there are a lot of peeps complaining about the whole RMT being too generic. Well what do you expect when we're all bouncing ideas off one another. Plus the majority of FF is common sense, look at the fixtures before you and adapt. For that reason there will always be similarities between teams.

        On the flip side when I posted my team which had some differentials I was slated for taking too much of a gamble on certain individuals due to rotational risks.

        I guess what I am trying to say is maybe if people are offended about these "generic RMT's" maybe they should just not respond unless they have something constructive to add.

        Just my two cents worth, ignore it if you will gents 😉

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      29. @ImpressiveTackl
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Nearly 3000 responses to this article?

        That's one of the biggest amount of replies I've seen.

        I think it's time for a new article, non?

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        1. big oak
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          u should come around more often

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      30. Joga Bonito®
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        If both are fully fit would you go Bent or Chicharito? I know Bent is on pens but I can imagine Chicharito will chip in with more assists.

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      31. vova
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        A)Ohara/Roo
        B)Mal/Zamora

        Im stuck between the choices,please help me out

        HELP WILL BE APPRECIATED

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        1. big oak
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          B

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

          B, purely based on fixtures

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

          B

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      32. Pyrrhic Victory
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Jack Rodwell.

        I've been toying with him in my team but I don't know much about where he plays at Everton. Thoughts?

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        1. big oak
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          they changed formation quite often last season to give a clear answer however:
          -they play neville as anchorman and sometimes he fills this position
          -fellaini is their box to box player but is injury prone so he fills his shoes
          -when arteta neville and fellaini are fit he sits on the bench
          -when cahill & fellaini are injured and theyr going with 1 striker, he plays as attacking mid
          -moyes said there will be a new role for him this season

          Did i answer ur question?

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          1. Pyrrhic Victory
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            Perfect! You did (inso much as is possible...apparently ha!)

            Thanks Big Oak!

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

        Hi guys,

        I've been experimenting...

        Using the Season Ticker and the Player Projection section in the members area I've put together a team that 'SHOULD' (in theory) gain the most points over the first 6 games.

        Given, Kenny
        Kompany, Collins, Jagelka, Johnson, Enrique
        Ben Arfa, Taarabt, Lampard, Yaya, Albrighton
        Zamora, Aguero, Ba

        Players are selected based upon their overall projection 'vs' ease of first 6 games, of course the price also comes into play.

        So this squad plays for 6 weeks, then either make steady transfers for players that are projected highly for the following 6 weeks or use wildcard and re-do squad using same method, looking at games that lead to Jan Transfer Window.

        It's purely theoretical, just wondered what your thoughts were?

        Cheers!

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        1. Stat virgin
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Yes, I think you've grasped the concept of fantasy football pretty well there, the only thing is you're using someone else's projections rather than your own, which makes it about 90% less fun

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        2. @ImpressiveTackl
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Hi Bananaman,

          It's a logical theory and I think your squad looks good.

          Don't want to be a douche but there is a reason why the projections are only available to members. Be careful how much information you want to give away on the comments.

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

            Good point!! Didnt think about that.

            Is it logical enough to go with though!? I'd like to gamble on it but if it falls on its arse I'd be gutted!

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          2. Sir Jose Wenger returns
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            douche

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

              Who?

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        3. Pasqualinho
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          If you've got time on your hands why not run it through http://www.ratemyteam.co.uk/ to see it their projections match the FFS ones.

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

            Just done it, seems to average about 45 points per week for the first 6. I'm not sure thats high enough? What do you think?

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        4. I am the Suarez
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Is Ben Arfa not out for the first few GWs?
          You sure Aguero will start first GW and not just 1 point all over your plans?
          Yaya fit for start of season?

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

            Not sure? Ben Arfa says he will be fit. As for the other two I'm undecided.

            To be honest it was more an experiment than an actual attempt.

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      34. tsm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        RMT please

        Given/Al Habsi

        Baines/Alcaraz/Kompany/Orr/Simpson
        Albrighton/Moses/Toure/Taarbat/Ben Arfa
        Bent/Aguerro/Suarez

        2mil remaining

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      35. RD
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Hey Hi guys ..how is everyone doing ??

        Is scored or jaflad around 😉

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      36. cariadmon
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Any Spurs fans??

        What's the deal with your defence. Who's starting?

        Hutton? Bassong? Dawson? AssouEkotto? Gallas? Corluka?

        Cheers!!

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        1. stilicho
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Corluka King/Gallas (usually Gallas) Dawnson AssouEkotto

          Lots of speculation on here that Kyle Walker will be first choice right back but I dno't see it, there's also Hutton and Kaboul.

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