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    About Me: I am a huge soccer fan. Grew up in Vermont playing for my club and school. In college I redshirted for Southern New Hampshire U(New Hampshire College while I was there). And later played four years at Johnson State College, a small school in Vermont.
    Marital Status Single
    School Johnson State College

    Fantasy Picks

    Monday, August 27, 2007, 11:22 AM EST [fantasy soccer]

    The picks I am using are based on the EPL fantasy game, which I know is significantly different than say Channel fours.  I have no real knowledge of the fox soccer one, but hopefully these picks can help people out some.  I will also for the most part try and shy away from the obvious picks such as John Terry, or Ronaldo, because everyone knows about those players, I want to help people find them gems in the league that are cheap and allow you to make room to load up your team.

    So I will begin by starting with Goalkeepers

    Prior to the season beginning I was quick to pick up Isakson of Man City.  I was impressed with how he did at the world cup last year, and I also knew that Man City were a decent defensive side before Sven became the manager, but add him to the fold and you can see how they have done.  Unforfunatley Isakson got injured and Schmiechal took over.  I at first was unsure because he was such an unknown as well as being so young, but his stats speak for themselves, having one pk save, and only allowing one goal.  It will be interesting to see who starts once Isakson becomes healthy.

    Hahneman, Keller, Friedel, and Keller, three US keepers who will all be relatively cheap, and help you get alot of points for your team.  I suggest staying away from any of the keepers from the top four, they are usually pretty expensive, and don' t have to make as many saves as a mid table team, so they don't get as many points.

    Defenders

    What I said about  Man City's keepers also to a degree applies to the defenders, Dunne and Micah Richards are huge, and have helped me immensley.  Garrido and Corluka are also top defenders playing for Man City you can pick up for relatively cheap.  The Reading defense has also played well, and Bikey, or Ingimarson would be a good addition.

    Midfielders

    I My fantasy team took quite a blow with the toe injury of Steven Gerrad and the suspension of Ronaldo.  Right now Sibierski is proving many doubters wrong who said Wigan would be relageted and currently has the most points of any midfielder.  But at 33 you wonder how long he can keep this up.  Arteta is a good bet to have another season like the one he had last year, and his teammate Osman is also a good player to have.  Smertin right now is someone to keep an eye on, he is also very cheap and has racked up the points, question is can he keep it up.  Charles N'Zogbia also looks to be living up to his potential this season.

    Forwards

    Last year Berbatov was the forward to get, fairly cheap, and really came on the second half of last season.  This season he is struggling with injuries, but I would say keep an eye on him to regain his form.  Mido has looked impressive so far at Boro, and I would suggest placing him on the watchlist.  I suggest avoiding any forwards from Liverpool because of Rafa's rotation policy, you just never know whom is going to start.  Right now the best bang for your buck is Forseel of Birmingham, who is very cheap, and doing very well to start off his season.  I would also add David Nugent to your watchlist to see if he can bring his scoring touch from the championsihp to the EPL.

    That is it for now, good luck picking

     

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