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The Gator
Footballguy
Jaysus
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Which of these guys will never (or, you know, rarely) see the pitch:
GK: L. Fabianski, Julio César
Def: R. Ferdinand, V. Kompany, C. Smalling, T. Vermaelen, M. Sakho
Mid: R. Sterling, Oscar, Willian, S. Gnabry , J. Williams (Crystal Palace)
Fwd: D. Ings, Diego Costa, D. Gayle
GK: L. Fabianski, Julio César
Def: R. Ferdinand, V. Kompany, C. Smalling, T. Vermaelen, M. Sakho
Mid: R. Sterling, Oscar, Willian, S. Gnabry , J. Williams (Crystal Palace)
Fwd: D. Ings, Diego Costa, D. Gayle
Good Posting Judge
Footballguy
Ings is a starter, no?
Is this for fantasy epl?
Is this for fantasy epl?
Jaysus
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Yikes, I thought Ings was Burnley's secret weapon
Williams was a cheap filler with a great name
Jaysus
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Jaysus
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The Gator
Footballguy
Yes, and I was only guessing on Ings as i thought they brought someone else in. I COULD HAVE MY CLARET AND BLUE CONFUSED
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
It seems unlikely that Julio Cesar is going to play ahead of Robert Green, but I've not heard anything about that situation.
Jaysus
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Sebowski
Footballguy
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Footballguy
I really don't like Willian at 8.0. He's going to be coming in as a sub a lot, I would go with Eriksen or Mirallas instead.
Vermaelen might be good if he gets moved to United. I'd sit on him and see how things play out. In general, the "Teams Selected by %" dropdown is pretty helpful in finding good plays, although I disagree with them sometimes.
Here's mine (for now)
De Gea, Gilks
Filipe Luis, Jones, DeBuchy, Jagielka, Wisdom
Hazard, Eriksen, Mirallas, Sigurdsson, Tiote
Rooney, Lukaku, Dzeko
SmoovySmoov
The Way of the Samurai
Did you see the one with Kolo?
Good Posting Judge
Footballguy
I should also note that I'm going with a fairly thin squad (3 min-players) because I expect to be using my wildcard around week 5 or 6. At that point I'll probably add more depth to get me through until the winter wildcard in January.
El Floppo
Footballguy
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The Gator
Footballguy
Sebowski
Footballguy
Did you see the one with Kolo?TwitterImageSearch- Lavezzi
Now I did.Waiting for the Howard saves one now.
The Gator
Footballguy
Did you see the one with Kolo?
and Cole
El Floppo
Footballguy
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
So Sepp Blatter got the brilliant idea to tell an audience that MLS would soon be moving to align with the FIFA calendar. 
Grant Wahl ✔ @GrantWahl
When MLS prez Abbott was asked about Blatter saying MLS would join FIFA calendar, he got the look of someone asked about their crazy uncle.
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A better response would be to ask Blatter if the rest of the world will have to align to MLS in 2022 because of the Qatar lunacy
Grant Wahl ✔ @GrantWahl
When MLS prez Abbott was asked about Blatter saying MLS would join FIFA calendar, he got the look of someone asked about their crazy uncle.
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A better response would be to ask Blatter if the rest of the world will have to align to MLS in 2022 because of the Qatar lunacy
Jaysus
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I'm doing a Yahoo! freebie: http://prosoccertalk.nbcsports.com/2014/08/05/join-prosoccertalks-free-yahoo-fantasy-premier-league-group-here/
Feel free to join that one or start up an FBG group there.
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Footballguy
Interesting. You get a lot more quality with the official EPL game, I don't think bargain-hunting is as important. I thought your team looked a bit thin to me...
The Gator
Footballguy
SmoovySmoov
The Way of the Samurai
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
I like seeing the Pool fans so excited over a guy they've almost certainly never seen play. They should just put "Not Glen Johnson" on the back of his jersey.
SmoovySmoov
The Way of the Samurai
Fair point. But, I'm not sure if you mean Manquillo or Moreno? I've seen both. :flexes:
The Gator
Footballguy
Link?
I asked Z a while back for a walk through of Liverpool's new property because I had never seen him play
Moreno on the other hand...
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
In his time, it was probably Pierluigi Collina. I think he's now the guy who runs the evaluation process for FIFA, but he used to seemingly ref every big game. And he looked like a human corpse, so he was instantly recognizable.
Jaysus
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How about this for a second blush?
GK: L. Fabianski £4.66M, B. Guzan £4.20M
D: J. Terry £9.82M, V. Kompany £8.82M, C. Smalling £7.76M, R. Bertrand £3.99M, M. Kelly £1.00M
M: R. Sterling £9.15M, Oscar £8.94M, A. Townsend £7.09M, N. Matic £5.29M, , J. Rodwell £1.00M
F: Diego Costa £12.00M, E. Adebayor £9.75M, D. Ings £6.50M,
charvik
Footballguy
Costa for 12m seems like a waste, he won't even score 9 goals /gator
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
John Terry is unlikely to be an everday starter for Chelsea, even if healthy. Why is he 1 million more than Kompany (who does tend to get dinged, but who is an autostart when healthy). Townsend also seems absurdly over valued to me.
Jaysus
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Jaysus
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I did not realize that
How do you see the Chelsea D rotation working? I assumed Cahill and Terry were locks in the middle with Luis on the left... and Dave/Ivanovic rotating some how on the right.
I have very low expectations for Costa on Chelsa IRL. I expect him to be injured for the entire season.
The Gator
Footballguy
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
I think that Ivanovic is likely to get more starts than Terry. They may be split between CB and RB. Ivanovic was one of Chelsea's best players last year. I can't believe that Luis was brought in because they were so upset having Ivanovic at right back that they had to move Dave back. I think it was probably done to be able to play Ivanovic more at CB. But that's just my own impression.I did not realize that
How do you see the Chelsea D rotation working? I assumed Cahill and Terry were locks in the middle with Luis on the left... and Dave/Ivanovic rotating some how on the right.
The Gator
Footballguy
Agree on Ivanovic. He's a good RB, but he can be dominate at CBI think that Ivanovic is likely to get more starts than Terry. They may be split between CB and RB. Ivanovic was one of Chelsea's best players last year. I can't believe that Luis was brought in because they were so upset having Ivanovic at right back that they had to move Dave back. I think it was probably done to be able to play Ivanovic more at CB. But that's just my own impression.I did not realize that
Jaysus
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Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
If Dom gets his citizenship and plays for the Nats, maybe he and Yedlin can pull off an in-game "Killer Bees" style switcheroo.
charvik
Footballguy
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
Roman built a refrigerated storage facility on the grounds that can store up to 10,000 pounds of romanian horse placenta.Jaysus said:
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
that is awesome!Jaysus said:
I love how the fan did not even catch Dom's British accent
SmoovySmoov
The Way of the Samurai
This should be a ridiculous tongue in cheek comment. However, it COULD be true. Wouldn't surprise me in the slightest.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
The best Killer B switch happened when B Brian was hurt and SD Jones (dark black skinned wrestler) had to sub for him and the ref pretended he could not tell SD and Jumpin Jim (whitey) apartRamsay Hunt Experience said:
ahh the good old days
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
I think this is most likely correct. I think Ivanovic lead the team in minutes last season, and I expect him to be near the top again this season, splitting between CB and RB. I see Luis' more for when they need someone more adept at overlapping/linking with Hazard on the left, which was a weak spot for Dave. When they want to play defensively, I expect Dave on the left and Ivan on the right may be the preferred lineup. Omerou's expected loan to Boro was confirmed yesterday, Kallas was loaned to Koeln. Zouma looks the part, but has been a bit shaky in the preseason according to reports and a few clips I've seen. I don't think Mourinho will rely on him until he proves himself a bit, maybe in some league cup games or something. But it is highly unlikely that JT finds the fountain of youth again this season.Ramsay Hunt Experience said:I think that Ivanovic is likely to get more starts than Terry. They may be split between CB and RB. Ivanovic was one of Chelsea's best players last year. I can't believe that Luis was brought in because they were so upset having Ivanovic at right back that they had to move Dave back. I think it was probably done to be able to play Ivanovic more at CB. But that's just my own impression.Jaysus said:I did not realize thatRamsay Hunt Experience said:
How do you see the Chelsea D rotation working? I assumed Cahill and Terry were locks in the middle with Luis on the left... and Dave/Ivanovic rotating some how on the right.
charvik
Footballguy
Latest updates:
Liverpool IN/OUT this offseason:
IN:
Adam Lallana, Southampton, £25m
Emre Can, Bayern Leverkusen, £10m
Rickie Lambert, Southampton, £4m
Lazar Markovic, Benfica, £20m
Dejan Lovren, Southampton, £20m
Divock Origi, Lille, £6m - £9.8m (loan-back)
Javier Manquillo, Atletico Madrid, 2yr LOAN (Future fee £5m)
Rumour/not completed:
Marco Reus, Dortmund, £44m (Inquiry in after Barca move fell through)
Isco, Real Madrid, ? (Inquiry so far)
Dele Alli, MK Don's, ? (Inquiry)
Xherdan Shaqiri, Bayern Munich, £15m (talks are stalled per reports)
Ezequiel Lavezzi, PSG, £18m bid is rumored
Alberto Moreno, Sevilla, £16m (late stage discussions rumored)
Julian Brandt, Bayer Leverkusen, has impressed scouts, but unlikely to happen
Wilfried Bony, Swansea, £20m (asking price and salary demands too high currently)
Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid, ? (on the cheap)
OUT:
Jakub Sokolik, Yeovil, Free
Luis Alberto, Malaga, Loan
Luis Suarez, Barcelona, £75m (cost £22.5m)
Iago Aspas, Sevilla, Loan for one year, Sevilla option for £5m after year is complete. (cost £7m)
Andrew Wisdom, WBA, Loan
Brad Smith, Swindon Town, Loan
Rafa Paez, Bologna, Loan
Conor Coady, Huddersfield Town, £0.5m
Pepe Reina, Bayern Munich, £2m
Rumour/Not completed:
Fabio Borini, Sunderland, initial £10m that could get up to £14m (Apparently the clubs have agreed, but the player hasn't)
Oussama Assaidi, Stoke City, £7m (talks have stalled due to player demands?)
Lucas Leiva, ?, ? (Napoli, Loan, etc)
Kolo Toure, Qatar or Trabzonspor, ? (would be nice to get his £105,000/wk salary off the books)
Daniel Agger, Barcelona/Arsenal, ? (rumors in Spanish press, and in English regarding Arsenal)
Rumored transfer budget: £40m (£50m) + 100% of sales
Spending: £89m
Returns: £75m
Remaining (estimate):£115m-£89m= £26m left
Liverpool IN/OUT this offseason:
IN:
Adam Lallana, Southampton, £25m
Emre Can, Bayern Leverkusen, £10m
Rickie Lambert, Southampton, £4m
Lazar Markovic, Benfica, £20m
Dejan Lovren, Southampton, £20m
Divock Origi, Lille, £6m - £9.8m (loan-back)
Javier Manquillo, Atletico Madrid, 2yr LOAN (Future fee £5m)
Rumour/not completed:
Isco, Real Madrid, ? (Inquiry so far)
Dele Alli, MK Don's, ? (Inquiry)
Ezequiel Lavezzi, PSG, £18m bid is rumored
Alberto Moreno, Sevilla, £16m (late stage discussions rumored)
Julian Brandt, Bayer Leverkusen, has impressed scouts, but unlikely to happen
Wilfried Bony, Swansea, £20m (asking price and salary demands too high currently)
Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid, ? (on the cheap)
OUT:
Jakub Sokolik, Yeovil, Free
Luis Alberto, Malaga, Loan
Luis Suarez, Barcelona, £75m (cost £22.5m)
Iago Aspas, Sevilla, Loan for one year, Sevilla option for £5m after year is complete. (cost £7m)
Andrew Wisdom, WBA, Loan
Brad Smith, Swindon Town, Loan
Rafa Paez, Bologna, Loan
Conor Coady, Huddersfield Town, £0.5m
Pepe Reina, Bayern Munich, £2m
Rumour/Not completed:
Fabio Borini, Sunderland, initial £10m that could get up to £14m (Apparently the clubs have agreed, but the player hasn't)
Oussama Assaidi, Stoke City, £7m (talks have stalled due to player demands?)
Lucas Leiva, ?, ? (Napoli, Loan, etc)
Kolo Toure, Qatar or Trabzonspor, ? (would be nice to get his £105,000/wk salary off the books)
Daniel Agger, Barcelona/Arsenal, ? (rumors in Spanish press, and in English regarding Arsenal)
Rumored transfer budget: £40m (£50m) + 100% of sales
Spending: £89m
Returns: £75m
Remaining (estimate):£115m-£89m= £26m left
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