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Necronomicon · 19-07-2007 10:27AM

SofaKing wrote:

^Clean sheets i guess. But the rewards are too small compared to goals / assists from a midfielder for it to be worth buying a DM.

But midfielders don't get points for clean sheets sure they don't? I had Makelele in my team for the start of last season, big mistake. Even though he was an important part of Chelsea's team, defensive midfielders just don't pick up points.

One Cold Hand · 19-07-2007 10:51AM

Defenders get 1 point for a clean sheet. But there's no distinction between a DM and a AM / winger. So if Utd keep a clean sheet Hargreaves and Ronaldo both get a bonus point.

wardie · 19-07-2007 01:33PM

Essien is on of the few DM who might do ok as last year he picked up a rake of bonus points. Can see then same happening this year.

Liverpool rotate too much to be happy selecting them while wont utd have hargreaves and carrick likely to rotate in one spot too ??

Thanx 4 The Fish · 19-07-2007 01:44PM

Have gone for a very cheap defence but all of my midfeild and attack contribute in MoM/assists/goals more than most. It's a gamble, hopefully it will pay off.

maxi-twist · 19-07-2007 02:12PM

wardie wrote:

Essien is on of the few DM who might do ok as last year he picked up a rake of bonus points. Can see then same happening this year.

Liverpool rotate too much to be happy selecting them while wont utd have hargreaves and carrick likely to rotate in one spot too ??

But at 8 million he's a bit on the expensive side, you can get an attacking free kick taker such as gamst pedersen for that much.

Triton · 19-07-2007 06:53PM

wardie wrote:

Essien is on of the few DM who might do ok as last year he picked up a rake of bonus points. Can see then same happening this year.

Liverpool rotate too much to be happy selecting them while wont utd have hargreaves and carrick likely to rotate in one spot too ??

The only Liverpool players I'd go for are Carragher and Reina.

Irish Wolf · 20-07-2007 01:49AM

The Wolves

1: James
2: Dunne
3: Finnan
4: Woodgate
5: Terry
6: Fabregas
7: Gerrard
8: Ireland
9: Drogba
10: Tevez
11: Doyle

What happens if Tevez (currently WH) or Drogba move?

One Cold Hand · 20-07-2007 09:15AM

You will then have a Man Utd instead of a West Ham player. And his shirt will change from Claret and Blue to Red. His price won't change if thats what your asking.

If Drogs moves he'll more than likely move abroad, so he'll just be taken off the list. (But he won't move!)

maxi-twist · 20-07-2007 12:35PM

Triton wrote:

The only Liverpool players I'd go for are Carragher and Reina.

Finnan is a constant starter too.

Sizzler · 20-07-2007 01:21PM

Mido gone to Birmingham, could be a bit of a bargain ! He always gets goals once he starts games

Lets face it, theres nobody else going to score goals for Birmingham!

Roar · 20-07-2007 06:16PM

im in, although like most years i'll get bored after a month and not change my team for the rest of the season..

Time Magazine · 21-07-2007 05:29AM

Any other hints on players moving to better clubs where they'll do better (e.g. Tevez to United)?

I haven't played in a Fantasy Football game in ten years, could do with a few tips.

Lex Luthor · 21-07-2007 05:52AM

Triton wrote:

The only Liverpool players I'd go for are Carragher and Reina.

Finnan or Agger are better bets than Carra

Rikand · 21-07-2007 01:23PM

1: Friedel
2: Jagielka
3: Lescott
4: Stefanovic
5: Ingimarsson
6: Lampard (C)
7: Gamst Pedersen
8: Harper
9: Petrov
10: Drogba
11: McCarthy

few cheap options in there, but Im hoping for big things from them!

No doubt I'll have tons of interest until Christmas and then forget about it as usual in the run in

Rollo Tamasi · 21-07-2007 05:26PM

Given

Boyce
Nosworthy
Taylor (the Brum one)

Ronaldo
Lampard
O'Neil (P'mouth one)
Lennon

Martins
Rooney
Bebatov

Mr Alan · 22-07-2007 01:23AM

joined there (The Benns). this should be a bit of crack!

Many people getting Torres?

Necronomicon · 22-07-2007 02:44PM

What do people think of Viduka? I just put him in, but I assume Owen and Martins will be the first choice pairing at Newcastle.

griffdaddy · 22-07-2007 06:57PM

Get ready for Griffdaddy F.C.! I operate a strict no Chelsea players policy as well, the militant Griffdaddy F.C. fans don't recognise them as legitimate transfer targets.:D

Lex Luthor · 22-07-2007 08:22PM

Have my squad picked, but down to the last 2 midfielders...I have a budget of max 10.5m for the 2 players.....any suggestions?

I have Milner (New) and Muamba (Bir) in at the moment. I could always get another 0.5m to 1.0m if I swapped Aliadiere for a cheaper striker, but for 6.5m I think he is a good 3rd choice striker behind Doyle & V.Persie.

PHB · 22-07-2007 08:54PM

Richardson (SU) for 5.5 is a great buy imo. Huddlestone for 5 might not be too bad either, especially since Spurs have not strengthened there.

maxi-twist · 22-07-2007 09:27PM

Its all about taactics in this, something a lot of people dont realise! Its all about having 5 midfielders, they score a lot better on average.

Nalz · 22-07-2007 09:36PM

Lex Luthor wrote:

Have my squad picked, but down to the last 2 midfielders...I have a budget of max 10.5m for the 2 players.....any suggestions?

I have Milner (New) and Muamba (Bir) in at the moment. I could always get another 0.5m to 1.0m if I swapped Aliadiere for a cheaper striker, but for 6.5m I think he is a good 3rd choice striker behind Doyle & V.Persie.

Mashcerano and Nigel Quashie

ShriekingSheet · 23-07-2007 05:01AM

I'm in.

I'm a Blackburn supporter as is slightly evident.

1: Howard
2: Finnan
3: Carragher
4: Terry
5: Ronaldo (C)
6: Gamst Pedersen
7: Richards-on
8: Bentley
9: Maschera-no
10: McCarthy
11: Tevez
12: Niemi Goalkeep-er
13: Halford Defender
14: Jaidi Defender
15: Stokes Forward

PHB · 23-07-2007 11:52AM

My team has been constantly tweaked etc, but here it is now, kinda nervous about it, first time I've put serious thought into it

1: Given
2: Neville
3: Upson
4: Taylor
5: Ronaldo (C)
6: Lampard
7: Richardson
8: Fabregas
9: Tevez
10: Bianchi
11: Berbatov
---
12: Niemi
13: Boyce
14: Anderson
15: Smertin

I've really gone for a top team, but all the subs will be regular players, so it won't be the worst thing in the world.
My strength is clearly in midfield with Ronaldo, Lampard (who people are shockingly leaving out, the guy is a goals and assists machine) Fabregas and Richardson.
Up front is strong, Berbatov, Tevez, and Bianchi (who I think could be the buy of the season at 7.5) I'm strongly considering replacing Berbatov with Van Persie, have to have a think about it.
Defence is weakest, but Upson, Taylor (with Big Sam at Newcastle, much much fewer goals I think) and Neville (who if he hadn't gotten injured last season woulda been one of the top scorers in the league)
Given also for the same reason as Taylor.

I really hate you can't play any formation you want. I want to play with four strikers

One Cold Hand · 23-07-2007 12:45PM

I think the reason most people don't have Lamps is that it's hard to afford two really expensive midfielders. Most poeple can only afford one, and go for Ronaldo. I think he'll do well again this season, as will Cesc. Good midfield alright!

One Cold Hand · 23-07-2007 01:08PM

The 'So Solid Carew' are entered. Come on!

Jeebus there's a lot of people in the league! How many are in it now?

Sizzler · 23-07-2007 01:08PM

Barton was going to be my rough diamond and hes now injured for the thext 6-8 weeks :mad:

Add Owen to that list (you just never know with him) and now Scholes and this is becoming tricky all of a sudden !

I have a strict no Frank policy

PHB, you better hope your strikers and MF's hit form cos your defence aint going to do you any favours.

One Cold Hand · 23-07-2007 01:09PM

Sizzler wrote:

I have a strict no Frank policy

I had a strict no Ronaldo policy last season, and that didn't work out too well! Have had to review that this season!

Sizzler · 23-07-2007 01:14PM

One Cold Hand wrote:

I had a strict no Ronaldo policy last season, and that didn't work out too well! Have had to review that this season!

Season 05-06 everybody I was competing against had Lampard as captain and were racking up points for fun

So last season I said feck this and went for Ronaldo instead and he was my captain for 70% of the games and it worked out well in the end!

Half the fun for me is finding the next Ronaldo / Lampard for this season

Lex Luthor · 23-07-2007 01:39PM

PHB wrote:

Richardson (SU) for 5.5 is a great buy imo. Huddlestone for 5 might not be too bad either, especially since Spurs have not strengthened there.

good picks PHB....I had Richardson in my team last year from the start as I thought he might get a chance but he didn't...he's always good for assists & the odd goal

Huddlestone has had a year in the PL so he's a better bet than the new boys coming in

Nice one

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