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General FPL Chat 2014/15 MOD WARNING POST 1839

Scorpion Sting · 2014-07-17 18:45:58

Thought I'd do the honours on starting the usual chat thread we have. All general Fantasy Premier League discussion goes here. Have at it folks!

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#392 01-08-2014 1:29pm
Lucas Hood

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You can worry if you like but I put up here last season who would play at the back for Palace(Under a different account) people questioned me then but I was proven right.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=85951187&postcount=863
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=85927023&postcount=745
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=85977536&postcount=990
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=85977782&postcount=994

I am confident if Hangeland signs for Palace they will line up at the back like this .
Marippa Dann Hangeland Ward.
We'll see what happens though.

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#393 01-08-2014 1:39pm
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I like my team and am generally set on it but Dzeko is in my forward line along with Rooney & Giroud - surely though having Dzeko is going to mean a waste of a transfer after a few weeks once he gets benched, or they play only 1 up top with the fixtures they have.

Surely I need to look at Bony, Soldado or switching to Sturridge and Rooney and a 5 man mid?

The man city forward rotation surely isn't worth it? How many games do people expect Dzeko to get and are you planning a WC early?

I don't like the idea of basically committing to having to get rid of him wk 3/4/5 once Aguero is back and the Jovetic will get game time too

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#394 01-08-2014 1:43pm
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kennyb3 wrote: »

I like my team and am generally set on it but Dzeko is in my forward line along with Rooney & Giroud - surely though having Dzeko is going to mean a waste of a transfer after a few weeks once he gets benched, or they play only 1 up top with the fixtures they have.

Surely I need to look at Bony, Soldado or switching to Sturridge and Rooney and a 5 man mid?

The man city forward rotation surely isn't worth it? How many games do people expect Dzeko to get and are you planning a WC early?

I don't like the idea of basically committing to having to get rid of him wk 3/4/5 once Aguero is back and the Jovetic will get game time too

Yeah I think the only Man City striker that will ever be solid long-term this season is Aguero when fit.

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#395 01-08-2014 2:01pm
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Geoff Cameron could be on the move. http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-Geoff-Cameron-training-Potters-9-clubs/story-22046497-detail/story.html

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#396 01-08-2014 2:19pm
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Lucas Hood wrote: »

You can worry if you like but I put up here last season who would play at the back for Palace(Under a different account) people questioned me then but I was proven right.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=85951187&postcount=863
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=85927023&postcount=745
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=85977536&postcount=990
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=85977782&postcount=994

I am confident if Hangeland signs for Palace they will line up at the back like this .
Marippa Dann Hangeland Ward.
We'll see what happens though.

I do worry which is why I have avoided Mariappa. I've also given the reasoning behind my worries. Any chance you could do the same re your confidence that he'll start?

I'm not trying to be smart. I'd like to get your reasoning because, if he will start, a Palace defender at 4.5 would be a great option.

Lucas Hood wrote: »

Geoff Cameron could be on the move. http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Stoke-City-Geoff-Cameron-training-Potters-9-clubs/story-22046497-detail/story.html

I'd sign Bardsley straight up if he does.
Edit: No I wouldn't actually. Just spotted Bardsley is 5 mil. I thought he was 4.5. Back to the drawing board.

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#397 01-08-2014 2:25pm
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Let's just wait an' see

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#398 01-08-2014 3:09pm
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Which one of these two would you choose lads?

A: Sturridge, Ramsey, Sigurdsson and Evans

B: Dzeko, Sanchez, de Jong and Shaw

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#399 01-08-2014 3:09pm
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manual_man wrote: »

Let's just wait an' see

He strikes again....

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#400 01-08-2014 3:10pm
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Paully D wrote: »

Which one of these two would you choose lads?

A: Sturridge, Ramsey, Sigurdsson and Evans

B: Dzeko, Sanchez, de Jong and Shaw

A by a long margin. 4 proven PL performers.

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#401 01-08-2014 3:13pm
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Hangeland, anyone? lol.. anyone think he will start?

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#402 01-08-2014 3:14pm
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bicboy6666 wrote: »

Hangeland, anyone? lol.. anyone think he will start?

Yep.

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#403 01-08-2014 3:32pm
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Lucas Hood wrote: »

Yep.

Be interesting to see. so many selection dilemmas.

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#404 01-08-2014 3:48pm
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Anyone considering Hazard + Cesc?

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#405 01-08-2014 3:49pm
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bicboy6666 wrote: »

Be interesting to see. so many selection dilemmas.

That's the risk with these players and why they are priced .5 million cheaper than their compatriots. There's a greater risk they won't feature or will be dropped.

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#406 02-08-2014 11:12am
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Frank Lampard might be on his way to City for 6 months before New York. Not sure he'll be getting much game time. Think it's more to do with City getting their home grown quota.
Stay away from Silvas points Frank.

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#407 02-08-2014 11:27am
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Spurs signed fm legend Eric Dier does anybody know anything about him he is a cb.

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#408 02-08-2014 11:40am
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Nuts102 wrote: »

Spurs signed fm legend Eric Dier does anybody know anything about him he is a cb.

The Guardian have an article on him.

http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2014/jul/31/eric-dier-tottenham-sporting-lisbon

He is 6ft 3in and, in addition to his physicality and threat at set pieces, he brings comfort on the ball, technique and an ability to read the game. He chimes with the sort of football that Pochettino is seeking to play at Tottenham, while he appears mature beyond his years.

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#409 02-08-2014 11:48am
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Anyone have a link that shows which clubs fixtures rotate best?

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#410 02-08-2014 12:02pm
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djPSB wrote: »

Anyone have a link that shows which clubs fixtures rotate best?

A thread here which got buried on the 2nd page of the forum about rotating teams:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057251675

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#411 02-08-2014 12:25pm
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jebforever wrote: »

The Guardian have an article on him.

http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2014/jul/31/eric-dier-tottenham-sporting-lisbon

Could be interesting if he comes in at 5.0. Spurs should be very solid this season.

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#412 02-08-2014 1:38pm
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Terry v Luis for Chelsea back four?

Cesc v Hazard for Chelsea midfield?

Any ideas?

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#413 02-08-2014 1:43pm
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MagicIRL wrote: »

Terry v Luis for Chelsea back four?

Cesc v Hazard for Chelsea midfield?

Any ideas?

Well Terry and Hazard are unquestionably the better choices if you're not considering the prices. In relation to prices I think it mostly depends on what you can afford for your team. I think Luis and Hazard are the better value.

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#414 02-08-2014 1:44pm
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MagicIRL wrote: »

Terry v Luis for Chelsea back four?

Cesc v Hazard for Chelsea midfield?

Any ideas?

I've gone for Luis & Hazard myself

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#415 02-08-2014 1:50pm
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anyone sceptical about Luis? think it would be tough to get in what was such a solid back 4 last season of terry ivanovic azpi & cahill... eased in gently perhaps?

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#416 02-08-2014 2:07pm
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bicboy6666 wrote: »

anyone sceptical about Luis? think it would be tough to get in what was such a solid back 4 last season of terry ivanovic azpi & cahill... eased in gently perhaps?

For the most part I think he'll be first choice, being a natural lb. Hardest to figure is between Ivan and Azpi, but my hunch says Azpi, and then Ivan can cover at rb or cb when needed.

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#417 02-08-2014 2:10pm
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manual_man wrote: »

For the most part I think he'll be first choice, being a natural lb. Hardest to figure is between Ivan and Azpi, but my hunch says Azpi, and then Ivan can cover at rb or cb when needed.

yeah be tough to drop ivanovic tho been such a rock last few years for chelsea.

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#418 02-08-2014 4:50pm
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ramsey with an assist, sign of things to come ???

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#419 03-08-2014 2:07am
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Van Gaal confirms rvp will not be fit for start of season.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/manchester-uniteds-robin-van-persie-3954849

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#420 03-08-2014 8:28am
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Roooooooooooooooney.

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#421 03-08-2014 10:19am
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Sturridge carrying a minor hammy injury already, start of a tough season for FF owners of him.

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