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Season Predictions – The View From The Scouts

12 August 2011 2184 comments
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We’re almost there. After three months, countless RMT’s (That’s Rate-My-Team for our new readers), a whole host of injury scares and the regular gamut of transfer talk, the season is now just hours away.

This means just one thing- it’s time for a host of the Fantasy Football Scout team to start off one last debate by sticking our necks on the line with predictions for the year to come. As evidenced by last year, our choices can range from the sublime to the ridiculous – let’s see how the cards fall for 2011/12…

I, Andy, kick things off by singling out teams and players I am not perhaps known for endorsing. Towing the party line, then, I’ve done everything I can to make my predictions as impartial as possible. Not believe me? Look- no Fernando Torres…

The Premier League

Top five: Man United, Man City, Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool (1-5)
Bottom four: Norwich, QPR, Blackburn, Swansea (17-20)
This year’s Overachievers: Stoke
This Year’s Underachievers: Everton
Top Goalscorer: Robin Van Persie
Most Assists: Ashley Young
Team with Most Clean Sheets: Man United
Most Yellow Cards: Cheik Tiote
First Boss to Bite the Bullet: Steve Kean
Worst Signing: Gabriel Obertan

Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Top Points Scorers

Overall Top Points Scorer: Wayne Rooney
Top Bonus Point Darling: Robin Van Persie
Top Scoring Budget Goalkeeper (5.0 and under): Shay Given
Top Scoring Budget Defender (5.0 and under): Steven Taylor
Top Scoring Budget Midfielder (6.5 and under): Adel Taarabt
Top Scoring Budget Forward (6.5 and under): Shane Long

Next up to the batters plate is johnfinlay, our roving reporter and all round top bloke. John’s choices seem to indicate one promoted player is quite likely to be appearing on his teamsheet at 11:30am this coming Saturday….

The Premier League

Top five: Man City, Man U, Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool
Bottom four: Norwich, Wigan, QPR, Swansea
This year’s Overachievers: Stoke
This Year’s Underachievers: Tottenham
Top Goalscorer: Sergio Aguero
Most Assists: Ashley Young
Team with Most Clean Sheets: Man City
Most Yellow Cards: Newcastle
First Boss to Bite the Bullet: Steve Bruce
Worst Signing: Jordan Henderson

Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Top Points Scorers

Overall Top Points Scorer: Robin Van Persie
Top Bonus Point Darling: Scott Sinclair
Top Scoring Budget Goalkeeper (5.0 and under): Mark Schwarzer
Top Scoring Budget Defender (5.0 and under): Jose Enrique
Top Scoring Budget Midfielder (6.5 and under): Scott Sinclair
Top Scoring Budget Forward (6.5 and under): Demba Ba

We head to our resident Everton fan Big Dunc next who, bar perhaps one choice, seems to be sticking down the straight and narrow when it comes to Liverpool-based bias…

The Premier League

Top five: Chelsea, Man City, Man United, Spurs, Arsenal
Bottom four: Wolves, Norwich, Swansea, Wigan
This year’s Overachievers: West Brom
This Year’s Underachievers: Liverpool
Top Goalscorer: Robin Van Persie
Most Assists: Stewart Downing
Team with Most Clean Sheets: Man City
Most Yellow Cards: Charlie Adam
First Boss to Bite the Bullet: Steve Kean
Worst Signing: David De Gea

Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Top Points Scorers

Overall Top Points Scorer: Robin Van Persie
Top Bonus Point Darling: Robin Van Persie
Top Scoring Budget Goalkeeper (5.0 and under): Ben Foster
Top Scoring Budget Defender (5.0 and under): Jose Enrique
Top Scoring Budget Midfielder (6.5 and under): Stephane Sessegnon
Top Scoring Budget Forward (6.5 and under): Demba Ba

Resident Fantasy Football Scout statistician Superior Being is next to offer his credentials for the coming season, as he sneaks in a vote for his own beloved Premier League outfit…

The Premier League

Top five: Man United, Man City, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal
Bottom four: Blackburn, Wigan, Swansea, Norwich
This year’s Overachievers: Wolves
This Year’s Underachievers: Villa
Top Goalscorer: Wayne Rooney
Most Assists: Luis Suarez
Team with Most Clean Sheets: Man United
Most Yellow Cards: Cheik Tiote
First Boss to Bite the Bullet: Alan Pardew
Worst Signing: David Goodwillie

Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Top Points Scorers

Overall Top Points Scorer: Wayne Rooney
Top Bonus Point Darling: Wayne Rooney
Top Scoring Budget Goalkeeper (5.0 and under): Shay Given
Top Scoring Budget Defender (5.0 and under): John O’Shea
Top Scoring Budget Midfielder (6.5 and under): Adel Taarabt
Top Scoring Budget Forward (6.5 and under): Demba Ba

Our podcast companion Granville is next up on the chopping block with his choices for the season ahead. It perhaps isn’t too surprising, given his well known allegiances, that we’re seeing a lot of red affiliated names listed here…

The Premier League

Top five: Man United Chelsea, Man City, Liverpool, Arsenal
Bottom four: Everton, Blackburn, Swasea, QPR
This year’s Overachievers: Stoke
This Year’s Underachievers: Everton
Top Goalscorer: Wayne Rooney
Most Assists: David Silva
Team with Most Clean Sheets: Man United
Most Yellow Cards: Bradley Johnson
First Boss to Bite the Bullet: Neil Warnock
Worst Signing: Gael Clichy

Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Top Points Scorers

Overall Top Points Scorer: Wayne Rooney
Top Bonus Point Darling: Wayne Rooney
Top Scoring Budget Goalkeeper (5.0 and under): Shay Given
Top Scoring Budget Defender (5.0 and under): David Wheater
Top Scoring Budget Midfielder (6.5 and under): Aaron Ramsey
Top Scoring Budget Forward (6.5 and under): Danny Graham

We head to the shores of Greece and the Fantasy Football Scout summer villa where Greek Fan is currently residing, as he brings us all his Scout Tweets and Injuries & Bans news hot off the press…

The Premier League

Top five: Chelsea, Arsenal, Man United, Man City, Liverpool
Bottom four: Wigan, QPR, Blackburn, Swansea
This year’s Overachievers: West Brom
This Year’s Underachievers: Tottenham
Top Goalscorer: Robin Van Persie
Most Assists: Charlie Adam
Team with Most Clean Sheets: Man City
Most Yellow Cards: Lee Cattermole
First Boss to Bite the Bullet: Steve Kean
Worst Signing: Jose Moreira

Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Top Points Scorers

Overall Top Points Scorer: Wayne Rooney
Top Bonus Point Darling: Jamie O’Hara
Top Scoring Budget Goalkeeper (5.0 and under): Shay Given
Top Scoring Budget Defender (5.0 and under): Roger Johnson
Top Scoring Budget Midfielder (6.5 and under): Scott Sinclair
Top Scoring Budget Forward (6.5 and under): Kevin Davies

Our second United supporting Scout, Akers, gives us his run of the season ahead as he appears to have taken credence of my analysis of the EA Sports Index…

The Premier League

Top five: Man United, Man City, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal
Bottom four: Wigan, QPR, Swansea, Norwich
This year’s Overachievers: Liverpool
This Year’s Underachievers: Everton
Top Goalscorer: Robin Van Persie
Most Assists: Wayne Rooney
Team with Most Clean Sheets: Chelsea
Most Yellow Cards: Team – Stoke, Player – Charlie Adam
First Boss to Bite the Bullet: Steve Kean
Worst Signing: Jordan Henderson

Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Top Points Scorers

Overall Top Points Scorer: Wayne Rooney
Top Bonus Point Darling: Darren Bent
Top Scoring Budget Goalkeeper (5.0 and under): Shay Given
Top Scoring Budget Defender (5.0 and under): Luke Young
Top Scoring Budget Midfielder (6.5 and under): Chris Brunt
Top Scoring Budget Forward (6.5 and under): Demba Ba

Peering up from his magical work on the Fantasy Football Scout Season Ticker for a second is Pure Olivia. By the looks of things he’s looking for big things from a certain biblical midfielder this season…

The Premier League

Top five: Man United, Chelsea, Man City, Arsenal, Spurs (same again please barman)
Bottom four: Norwich, Blackburn, QPR, Swansea
This year’s Overachievers: Stoke
This Year’s Underachievers: Liverpool
Top Goalscorer: Robin Van Persie
Most Assists: Nani
Team with Most Clean Sheets: Man City
Most Yellow Cards: K. Davies
First Boss to Bite the Bullet: Steve Kean
Worst Signing: Jordan Henderson (not necessarily a bad player – just way over-priced)

Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Top Points Scorers

Overall Top Points Scorer: Robin Van Persie
Top Bonus Point Darling: Robin Van Persie
Top Scoring Budget Goalkeeper (5.0 and under): Shay Given
Top Scoring Budget Defender (5.0 and under): Luis Enrique
Top Scoring Budget Midfielder (6.5 and under): Victor Moses
Top Scoring Budget Forward (6.5 and under): Demba Ba

The penultimate Scout to put their hat in the ring as king of the soothsayers is Sir Paulos. The following choices will only prove whether he has earned that crown or not come May 2012…

The Premier League

Top five: Man United, Chelsea, Man City, Liverpool, Arsenal
Bottom four: Swansea, Norwich, Blackburn, QPR
This year’s Overachievers: Fulham
This Year’s Underachievers: Newcastle
Top Goalscorer: Robin Van Persie
Most Assists: Florent Malouda
Team with Most Clean Sheets: Man City
Most Yellow Cards: Cheik Tiote
First Boss to Bite the Bullet: Neil Warnock
Worst Signing: Jay Bothroyd

Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Top Points Scorers

Overall Top Points Scorer: Robin Van Persie
Top Bonus Point Darling: Robin Van Persie
Top Scoring Budget Goalkeeper (5.0 and under): Shay Given
Top Scoring Budget Defender (5.0 and under): Jose Enrique
Top Scoring Budget Midfielder (6.5 and under): Jamie O’Hara
Top Scoring Budget Forward (6.5 and under): Kevin Davies

Last, but not least, is Fantasy Football Scout overload Mark who makes his estimations for the season without even mentioning Matty Taylor – the fact he now plays in the Championship wouldn’t normally stop him…

Top five: Man United, Man City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal
Bottom four: Blackburn, Norwich, Swansea, QPR
This year’s Overachievers: Wolves
This Year’s Underachievers: Everton
Top Goalscorer: Robin Van Persie
Most Assists: Stewart Downing
Team with Most Clean Sheets: Man City
Most Yellow Cards: Cheik Tiote
First Boss to Bite the Bullet: Neil Warnock
Worst Signing: Gabriel Obertan

Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Top Points Scorers

Overall Top Points Scorer: Wayne Rooney
Top Bonus Point Darling: Luis Suarez
Top Scoring Budget Goalkeeper (5.0 and under): Shay Given
Top Scoring Budget Defender (5.0 and under): Jose Enrique
Top Scoring Budget Midfielder (6.5 and under): Jamie O’Hara
Top Scoring Budget Forward (6.5 and under): Grant Holt

So there we have it, that’s how the Scouts see it; no need for any of this fantasy lark as we’re clearly going to be 100% correct. Remember this post at season’s end for all the good choices and forget it for those that end up down the garden path. Who are your choice picks for the 2011/12 season?

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

    A-Van Persie/Surman(4.5 fodder)
    or
    B-Holt/Malouda

    B gives me a better bench but CHE attack needs time to sort

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  2. Epic Fail
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Who do you reckon will get more points over the course of the season...

    Cech or Cole?

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    1. owen wilson
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Ivanovic for .5 less

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

        Cole = cech's point + his assists pts....

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        1. Gold Monster
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Wrong! Cech has outscored Cashley for last 3 seasons.

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

      Cole. both get the same clean sheets, i'd imagine cole is more likely to get bonus points, assists and goals.

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    3. reply fail
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Chech, because of a couple of assists.

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      1. reply fail
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        That's: Cole, because of a couple of assists.

        Damn Talisker.

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    4. bobbydinho - Portland Irons
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      cole

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    5. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Cheers.
      I will wait and see on Ivanovic, but might not be a bad shout.
      I will stick with Cole, I was just trying to save a bit of money, but I haven't really got anything I want to spend the extra 0.5 on, so bit daft really.

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

    moses,ohara or ramsey?

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

      Moses

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

        Basket case ... 😉

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        1. Gold Monster
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Ohara injured now apparently.

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

    wallcott and suarez

    or

    n'zogbia and carroll

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Easily the 2nd option

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  5. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    I loved the predictions of last year david silva worst singing a lot said 🙂
    No one mentioned Charlie Adam...
    Are the scouts feeding us mis-information? 🙂

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    1. Matty D
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Bit early for conspiracy theories, isn't it? Can't we at least wait till half time Saturday?

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  6. Louis123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Right,

    Given
    Cashly, Hughes, Lescott
    Silva, Nani, Taarabt, Moses, Nzogbia
    Carroll, Drogba

    Thoughts good or bad? I reckon I'm close!?!!

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    1. reply fail
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      It is too balanced :-). Just kidding, looks great.

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    2. s7upify
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Your bench must be horrible...

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      1. Louis123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        It's disgusting.

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  7. Andy1
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    What do people think of this team:

    Given Al Habsi
    Cole Kompany Hughes Gabbidon/De Laet Simpson
    Nani Silva N Zogbia Sessegnon Moses
    Drogba Carroll Graham

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  8. Interfan9
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Hi guys,

    RVP has been placed doubtful again on FPL. Did something new come out, thought he was confirmed to play?

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

      I saw this. Probably a mistake. Worrying though!

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        good for us people in the know:)

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        1. Valar(Keith)
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          drogba-esque situation of last year

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  9. owen wilson
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    RMT please guys...

    Given (Ruddy)
    Kompany Hughes Collins (Figueroa Orr)
    Nzog Ramsey Taarabt Silva Downing
    Rooney Carroll (5.5m striker)

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

      I think you need chelsea (malouda) in your midfield, which is abit light at the moment.

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      1. owen wilson
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        that is a fair point

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

    only just noticed that the BPs wont be added until a monday morning - bit annoying

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  11. Nibbsy
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Final team, comments appreciated:

    Given (Ruddy)
    Cole Kompany Orr (Brown, Simpson)
    Malouda Silva(c) Taraabt Moses (Sinclair)
    Rooney Bent A Johnson

    Final decision is Taraabt vs Sessegnon. Any opinions?

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  12. Mesut Ozil
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Robinson
    Kompany Hughes De Laet
    Moses Taarabt Dempsey Silva(C)
    Carroll(VC) Bent Hoilett

    Given - 1.Malouda 2.Gabbidon 3.Elokobi
    Plan to WC GW 3-4

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  13. Dhubanmonkey
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    moses,,ohara or ramsey

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

      Rambo

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

      O'hara is a doubt apparently. Ramsey > Moses, but thats why he costs 1.5m more. If you have the cash, go Ramsey.

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

        Ramsey at deeper mid with Wilshire out.
        Suspect Rosey behind the striker

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

    Hmm,

    A. Rooney, Suarez, N,Zogbia

    or

    B. Rooney, RVP, Taarabt

    looking forward to the picks!

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    1. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      B

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

        thanks, any explanation?

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

      B Three penalty takers.

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  15. Valar(Keith)
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Who else going for ramsey? it's either
    carroll + Ramsey or
    Nzog + Suarez..
    if suarez starts i want him.. but not sure if he will

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    1. Valar(Keith)
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      and qpr fans.. orr or gabbidon?

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

        Id pick the wide man
        More likely to score
        Less likely for cards

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

        I'd say Gabbidon 80% likely to start. Orr 50/50 to start as he's in competition with Keiron Dyer for the RB slot.

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

    Lads I posted this team a couple of pages ago and didn't get a response. I'd really appreciate you taking the time to give me some feedback. In an hour I'm going to be away from a comp until Sunday. Please! Please! Please!

    Given, Ruddy

    Lescott, Kelly, Taylor (NEW), Bramble, Gabbidon

    Lampard, Nani, Downing, Moses, Dyer

    RVP, Dzeko, Holt

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

      Not Dzeko. Otherwise OK, imo.

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    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Not bad overall. Although I think there's a question mark over Kelly, and Dzeko definitely not long term.

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    3. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I would question Kelly the rest looks grand...alternative auto complete button or get your granny to pick your team. It might work just as well! 🙂

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

        Have felt like doing that many a time this past week!

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    4. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Not sure about Dzeko - he'll probably start the first game but once Aguero is fully fit (and if Tevez stays) will he keep his place?

      He's 8.5, which is an awkward figure, you'd need to trade down to someone like Zamora or Gyan, or shuffle your team around and take a points hit.

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

        Fair point, thanks. Not sure where I got it from but someone turned me on to Dzeko about a week ago and I can't even remember what it was that convinced me- that probably says enough about choosing him.

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    5. Kloppelganger
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Cheers lads. Would it be better with these changes: Lampard>>Malouda, Dzeko>>Suarez, Downing>>Nzog and Holt>>Zamora?

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      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Suarez probably wont start the season, so have Carroll if you can afford the extra 0.5, then swap for Suarez at a later date.

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

          Cheers.

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

      After the first game I doubt Kelly will play that often, surely it'll be Enrique and Johnson (actually, is he injured?) at fullback.

      Dyer may not play that often either (I'm assuming it's Nathan Dyer of Swansea). It could be Sinclair and Routledge on the wings (Dyer on the bench), or Routledge will play inside with Sinclair and Dyer on the wings. Bit unknown at this stage.

      Dzeko could be a very good gamble for a week, but with Aguero and Tevez lurking in the background I'm not sure how long Dzeko will hold down a starting role. I'm not keen on Holt, but others will disagree and say he's a good option.

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

        Cheers Bubbles, I'm not sure Enrique will get in GW1 but it is a swap I'm planning on doing very soon, prob for Bolton home.

        Agree Dyer is a risk but was struggling with alternatives- best I could muster was Surman and I have Holt already.

        Dzeko really is a big gamble I know.

        See reply below re Holt.

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    7. Dick_Whitman
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      It's good and it's a bit different from the identikit teams here. I like the fact you have cover for all the 'big' clubs without all the obvious or more poplular choices. Might pay off, might not.
      Only thing I don't like is the Dyer and Holt rotation you'll be forced into.

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

        That said, I should add that I agree with te comments above about Dzeko and Kelly only for the short term. Kelly to Enrique is the obvious transfer but Dzeko might cause you problems.

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

        Yeah i wanted something a bit different but not extravagantly so since most are the same on here for a reason I guess.

        Excellent point on the rotation, DJ would work much better!

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

    Excuse the ignorance on this question - when a player changes club, how long before the status changes on FPL?

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

    Need a quick opinion:

    A) silva + nani + Ramsey + DJ + drogba
    Malouda In for silva after gw1

    B) silva + zogbia + Sinclair + Zamora + Rooney
    Malouda in for silva after gw1

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  19. User
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Decided to have a go at my own predictions:

    League:

    Top five: Chelsea, Man United, Man City, Arsenal, Fulham (:lol:)
    Bottom four: Swansea, Blackburn, Wolves, Norwich
    This year’s Overachievers: Fulham
    This Year’s Underachievers: Liverpool
    Top Goalscorer: Carlos Tevez
    Most Assists: Florent Malouda
    Team with Most Clean Sheets: Chelsea
    Most Yellow Cards: Titus Bramble
    First Boss to Bite the Bullet: Mick McCarthy
    Worst Signing: Gael Clichy

    Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Top Points Scorers

    Overall Top Points Scorer: Florent Malouda
    Top Bonus Point Darling: David Silva
    Top Scoring Budget Goalkeeper (5.0 and under): Mark Schwarzer
    Top Scoring Budget Defender (5.0 and under): Aaron Hughes
    Top Scoring Budget Midfielder (6.5 and under): Mauro Formica
    Top Scoring Budget Forward (6.5 and under): Grant Holt

    Seems strange to be picking all these Fulham players being a Chelsea fan. 😛

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  20. Dhubanmonkey
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    why the moses love? i dont understand?

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Stepping up to the plate with Nzigbia leaving and has had a brilliant pre season. Just like Bosellie did.

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

        hmmm i fell for boselli last year.

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

      If you don't understand, then you don't deserve to have Moses in your team.

      He's the central attacking force at Wigan now without N'zogbia and has the best first 3 fixtures out of anyone. He's also one of the best 5m squad fillers in the game.

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      1. King Eric, in America
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        No Moses for you!

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    3. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      cos moses might do well in the frist three fixtures to be Pharoh at the end of the day.

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

      🙂 🙂

      Cheap / In form / Easy Fixtures / Nailed on

      I don't understand people not understanding!

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

    Yeah you can buggu mark me with this one.

    Top five: Man United, Chelsea, Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal
    Bottom four: Blackburn, Norwich, QPR, Wigan
    This year’s Overachievers: West Brom
    This Year’s Underachievers: Tottenham
    Top Goalscorer: Wayne Rooney
    Most Assists: David Silva
    Team with Most Clean Sheets: Chelsea
    Most Yellow Cards: Cheik Tiote
    First Boss to Bite the Bullet: Neil Warnock
    Worst Signing: Charlie Adam

    Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Top Points Scorers

    Overall Top Points Scorer: Wayne Rooney
    Top Bonus Point Darling: Luis Suarez
    Top Scoring Budget Goalkeeper (5.0 and under): Ben Foster
    Top Scoring Budget Defender (5.0 and under): Roger Johnson
    Top Scoring Budget Midfielder (6.5 and under): Scott Sinclair
    Top Scoring Budget Forward (6.5 and under): Kenwyne Jones

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

      Surely Swansea would be the overachievers if they don't finish in the bottom 4?

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

        Nah, they'd still be 15th or 16th. I'm tipping West Brom to finish in the top half, which is a big step considering how they were doing last year.

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    2. J0E
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      good to see some love for Roger Johnson...I also think he's going to have a good season.

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

      no one cares 😉

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

        Thanks for reading my predictions!

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  22. Smurf
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    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Hey guys,

    As Suarez is most likely not playing GW1, Im taking a punt on Gervinho just for GW1 and then swapping to Suarez for GW2.

    Anyone think he is worth a punt for captain at home to Newcastle? I currently have Silva capt but thought I might take a risk for the first game.

    Any thoughts?

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

      they arent at home

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

        Good point 😀

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  23. shiner__
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Spent the last 3 hours chopping and changes... please help me get my sanity back with some feedback on my team...

    given (ruddy)

    hughes cole lescott (enrique orr)

    moses nzogbia malouda nani taarabt

    zamora carroll (rodallega)

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

      why in the hell have you got rodders on the bench when his at home against a poor norwich. i see goals in that match.

      The only other problem is your forward line, you might struggle to get a big hitter in with ease if you got no money in the bank.

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

    Those with O'Hara are you....

    A) Replacing
    B) Starting
    C) Benching
    D) Waiting for further news

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

      Benching.

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

      B

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    3. J0E
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      replaced with Taarabt...but am considering Ramsey now.

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

      starting

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

      A Replaced him with jarvis but watching for good news before deadline.

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  25. Ace Ventura
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Any1 else backing Benayoun?

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  26. cheeky_ash
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Top five: Man City, Man United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal
    Bottom four: Wigan, Blackburn, QPR, Norwich
    This year’s Overachievers: Sunderland
    This Year’s Underachievers: Arsenal
    Top Goalscorer: Rooney
    Most Assists: Silva
    Team with Most Clean Sheets: Man City
    Most Yellow Cards: Cattermole
    First Boss to Bite the Bullet: Kean
    Worst Signing: Henderson
    Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Top Points Scorers

    Overall Top Points Scorer: Rooney
    Top Bonus Point Darling: Luis Suarez
    Top Scoring Budget Goalkeeper (5.0 and under): Shay Given
    Top Scoring Budget Defender (5.0 and under): Jose Enrique
    Top Scoring Budget Midfielder (6.5 and under): Moses
    Top Scoring Budget Forward (6.5 and under): Ba

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    1. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Cattermole will miss too many games through red-card suspensions to get the most yellow cards...

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  27. SMOOTH
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    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    RVP or Rooney

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  28. Drip Doctor
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    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Guys, here is my final team, would appreciate some feedback before i head off to work, thanks:

    Schwarzer Given
    Kompany Agger Jagielka S.Taylor Gabbidon
    Malouda Nani Taarabt Sinclair Moses
    Rooney(C) Dzeko Holt

    Good to go, any improvements?

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

      Amazed you aren't taking a punt on either Ramsey or Rosicky.

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      1. Drip Doctor
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        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        I really, really want Ramsey, but it would leave me a selection headache! He would come in for Sinclair, in which case, could i really bench Holt, Taarabt or Moses who all have good fixtures?

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

      Keepers are dear, dunno if they rotate but if they do then why not.
      Jagielka doesnt have a game.
      Nani and Dzeko are rotation risks

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

        Jagielka will be benched for the first game, no biggie, he rotates really well with Agger.

        I'll eventually downgrade Agger to Jose Enrique and upgrade Dzeko to Suarez. JUst fancy Dzeko against Swansea.

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

    SSN -

    'Arsenal: Deal for Fabregas yet to be agreed'

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    1. Drip Doctor
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Apparently, Pep has called it off for now. Crazy scenes!

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  30. Goose
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Replies to my earlier post replies:

    Demi: Im going for Carroll and not risking Suarez then ill make the switcheroo probably week 3 as i think Carroll might be quite affective against Arsenal too.

    pompeyfan: U said your going 3 big guns up top? Hows the rest of your side looking?

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    1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      big guns up top water pistols at the bottom

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Enema enigma?

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

      Cheers Goose. My only conundrum is Carroll or Suarez now, so it will haunt me till the deadline. Not to keen on using a transfer to get Suarez in though, if i start with Carroll.

      Kenny says he's training, so i might just risk it and start with him.

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

        FWIW, I'm leaning that way too...

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

        Fair play, that extra 0.5 is handy.

        Our fixtures arent that great tho, if i dont have Bent at the beginning i maybe would get him instead for week 2.

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    3. pompeyfan
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Given Vorm
      Baines Cole Lescott Gabbidon Simpson
      Taraabt Dunn Ramsey Moses N Dyer
      Rooney Bent Suarez

      Might actually change Bent to Dzeko for gw1

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