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A series of eye-catching performances in the last few months of the previous campaign had Fantasy managers queuing up to acquire the services of Hatem Ben Arfa. Having struggled to convince Alan Pardew of a regular role in the Newcastle starting XI, the Frenchman finally flourished on Tyneside as Newcastle moved to 4-3-3 but while a shift back to 4-4-2 has benefitted Demba Ba this season, Ben Arfa hasn’t quite delivered.

The opening three Gameweeks had looked promising. Notching in each of his first two home matches, Ben Arfa seemed set to rack up the points but since grabbing his side’s only goal in the Gameweek 3 draw with Villa, his Fantasy owners have been served up nothing more than a solitary assist.

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  1. heartsattack
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    11 years, 5 months ago

    Has anybody seen Christina around these parts lately? Not like him not to be on much.

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    1. Willis.
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      I don't know. I haven't been on much either.

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      1. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
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        That grav is quite gravic...

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  2. Arsenals Number 19. Santi C…
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    Is there a scoutcast tonight ?

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  3. Louis
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    Which stoke defender to go for ? Huth, shawcross, Cameron or wilkinson ??

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    1. heartsattack
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      Huth if you can afford it.

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    2. The Sundance Kid
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      Begovic if you haven't got a decent keeper? Otherwise I'd go cheapest (Cameron probs)

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      1. Louis
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        Got Cech, so rather go with a defender. Thanks for advice

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    3. Licky
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      Huth has the goal threat but if your on a budget go with Cameron.

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      1. Louis
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        If I get a stoke defender, is it more for the potential clean sheets or goal threats though ?

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  4. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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    Just to give you the head's up...Tonight's Scoutcast will feature an impromptu musical performance from Granville.

    Granville:

    Hello Markness, my old friend
    I've come to talk with you again
    Because a vision softly creeping
    Left its seeds while I was sleeping
    And the vision that was planted in my brain
    Still remains
    Within the sound of Lolarov

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    1. Paul
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      lol... 😆
      heard GB is also gonna be in it....

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      1. Piggs Boson
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        http://i.imgur.com/1MT5V.png

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        1. Paul
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          yeah i know...congrats dude....
          so i guess u can tell us if it's gonna be up tonight or not???

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          1. Piggs Boson
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            We are posting it up very shortly 😉

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            1. Paul
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              cheers.. 😀
              wow!...all of a sudden "we" 😛 good good... 😀

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        2. ★FC Borecelona★
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          http://i.imgur.com/rnRV1.jpg

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          1. Paul
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            ^^^this.. 😛

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          2. Ginkapo FPL
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            It looks like a different font to me...

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        3. Granville
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          LOL. As if Mark would call me a pleb when I'm part of the establishment.

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          1. Piggs Boson
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            😆 It also says the comments have 0 replies 😀

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            1. Granville
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              Amateur

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            2. Ginkapo FPL
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              If your gonna put the effort in then do it properly. Next time copy the text from the comment box to get the correct text

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              1. Piggs Boson
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                It took a couple of minutes, i never thought anyone would believe it 😀

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            3. Paul
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              😆

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    2. the axolotl
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      haha 🙂

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  5. Conneely*
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    11 years, 5 months ago

    Hello Clever people. Would anyone care to cast an eye over my team (linked).

    Haven't had RVP so far but think he is mandatory for the next 6-7 weeks?

    Thinking:

    Ba ➡ RVP
    Caz ➡ Valencia
    Jenkinson ➡ Wilkinson

    -4 point hit leaving .2 in the bank

    Any help greatly appreciated!

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    1. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
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      11 years, 5 months ago

      similar moves to me, haha. and at -4 as well.! lets do this.

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    2. boro_faithful
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      I'm not too sure about the Cazorla to Valencia. And consider Cameron instead of Wilkinson.

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      1. Conneely*
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        Have to get rid of Caz for to get the money for RVP.

        I have 8.8 after Caz is sold. Reckon Valencia best option at that price? Could get rid of Hazard but he's playing very well.

        You reckon Cameron more nailed on then Wilkinson?

        Thanks for the replies

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        1. boro_faithful
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          I would boot Hazard for Mata. He's not worth the extra cash, imho. And postpone point hits if you can.

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        2. Federico
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          11 years, 5 months ago

          I'm doing Caz -> Valencia next week.

          +1 on Cameron over Wilkinson.

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    3. scarlet
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      I would get Cameron over Wilkinson.

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    4. jimski
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      Look pretty solid moves to me.

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  6. Paul
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    Is scoutcast gonna be up tonight???...or can i call it a night??

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  7. The Pep Revolution
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    Is there any midfielder for 5.3m that rotates well with Sterling?

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    1. jimski
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      Maloney?

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    2. Paul
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      mcanuff rotates well fixture wise...

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      1. Le Bluff
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        +1

        Mcanuff also has the DGW.

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  8. Lao Tzu
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    is baird injured?

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  9. Brutus619
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    Begovic to rise tonight? 94% on FISO.

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    1. boro_faithful
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      Tomorrow, if not today. In any case, you'll need to do the transfer before this gameweek if you're intent on it.

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      1. boro_faithful
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        So you might as well do it now.

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    2. jimski
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      I suspect he might well. Rising at quite a rate today - and there'll be a rush if he look likely to be close.

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    3. Brutus619
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      Done. Cheers Lads.

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  10. Licky
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    Should I start Huth or Rafael?

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    1. boro_faithful
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      Huth, imo.

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      1. Licky
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        It's a tough decision though I can see the United game being an extremely High or Low scoring affair, but I can see Huth easily getting a Cleanie

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        1. boro_faithful
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          11 years, 5 months ago

          And he's been unlucky with set pieces this season. Could easily score one sooner rather than later.

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    2. Willis.
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      Rafael.

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    3. SC not pearls before swine
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      Huth for me, but ideally both.

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  11. Wild Rover
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    Repost... Lots of peeps agreeing Bardsley is a good choice but nobody actually answered the question 🙂

    Bardsley in, who out?

    A) Taylor
    B) Boyle

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    1. floydy_floyd
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      11 years, 5 months ago

      Taylor as he's not even playing

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    2. heartsattack
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      Taylor. Despite good fixtures. Williamson has done well.

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    3. sy
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      A) not in the first 11 at the moment.

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    4. Paul
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      11 years, 5 months ago

      ofcourse boyce....taylor will be back into the XI maybe from next gw or something...

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      1. Wild Rover
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        Right on cue, see below 🙂

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        1. Paul
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          great minds.....

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        2. Paul
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          great minds..... 😀

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    5. Wild Rover
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      11 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks guys, valid points but I believe he will be back as first choice and has much better fixtures... 😕

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    6. Piggs Boson
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      Susan i'm afraid.

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    7. Granville
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      I did answer

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      1. Wild Rover
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        11 years, 5 months ago

        I have a modest attention span.... but thanks 🙂

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    8. Dr Ennet
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      Taylor imo... He's not playing... And once again, apologies for hijacking your post mate... 😉

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      1. Wild Rover
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        Not a problem.. 🙂

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  12. Ninjaa
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    Got a dilema, I've done cazorla > bale already, but have ba and aguero up front with rvp. Ba is doubtful and aguero is likely to be rested with the ucl next week. i dont think I can afford to have 2 strikers not playing so surly this scenario would justify a 4 point hit even though I don't like hits. Thing is which one do I transfer out and who do I bring in? Mid is pienaar bale michu walters. Thanks

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    1. floydy_floyd
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      Aguero to Jelavic, pienaar to mata

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      1. Ninjaa
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        Maybe aguero > jelavic this week for 4 point hit, then walters > mata next week for free?

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        1. floydy_floyd
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          Yep sounds good son

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  13. The Wizard of Ozil
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    Davies out

    A) Nelsen in
    B) Turner in
    C) Fonte in
    D) play Gorkss and save my FT

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    1. Licky
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      11 years, 5 months ago

      Nelsen, but check the next few fixtures so your not left with more pressing matters.

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    2. thegame
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      d

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      1. The Wizard of Ozil
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        11 years, 5 months ago

        cheers think i'll hold of for now

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  14. Blue Moon Rising
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    Just done Wilson to Cameron, should I be happy?

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    1. Paul
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      did u feel happy doing it???... 😉

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    2. Damo.
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      I'm using my transfer on Wilson too but I think I'm happier going with Wilkinson.
      The defender spot is his to lose imo. Pulis seems to love em, was saying what a top pro he is after he got up and got on with it during the game last week. Pure Stoke. I think himself and Cameron will score more or less the same so I'd rather that 0.1. That's 2 price rises.

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      1. Blue Moon Rising
        • 12 Years
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        There's not much in it

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  15. si
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    RVP (c) every week seems the most sensible tactic regardless of opposition. He will end up top scorer unless injured.

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    1. Willis.
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      Top scorer overall doesn't mean top scorer every week.

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      1. Doctor X
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        ^ This.

        But I'd captain RvP this week. Form too good to ignore.

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    2. Licky
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      11 years, 5 months ago

      That is not what makes the great Fantasy Manager.

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      1. si
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        I do alright cheers pal 😉

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    3. Damo.
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      He's so reliable. They should qualify from CL this week too pg so he should get the cotton wool treatment then for PL. That fear of the f**ker getting injured will never go away I think. It's always lurking in the back of the mind.

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  16. Liastro ⭐️
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    11 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on my team? Used FT this week on Gibbs -> Clichy.

    Foster – Begovic

    Baines – Clichy – Hughes – Demel – Davies

    Bale – Mata – Ben Arfa – Michu – Sterling

    RVP – Jelavic – Berbatov

    Cheers!

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    1. Doctor X
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      Well set up I say.

      (C) RvP. Good luck.

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    2. Guinney
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      Really nice team, defence maybe could be slightly better but with the exception of Baines defenders are hard to pick.
      Clichy is to much of a rotation risk for me. He starts most weeks but still he missed out a couple of times.

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  17. Doctor X
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    11 years, 5 months ago

    Quick poll everyone if you please. Which one for this week:

    a) Giroud (already in)
    b) Lukaku (FT)
    c) Defoe (FT - already have Bale though)

    Cheers! 🙂

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    1. floydy_floyd
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      Jelavic.

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    2. jimski
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      Not Lukaku as he's by no means nailed on. Defoe looks a good option this week.

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      1. Doctor X
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        Long's most likely out. No one else to take the striker spot. Just a one/two week punt honestly.
        Everyone in my league's got Defoe, so I'm looking for a diff.

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        1. SC not pearls before swine
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          This. If I was picking any player over the next two weeks, ignoring price, well it would be RVP. But my second choice would be Lukaku.

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          1. jimski
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            Fair enough - if Lukaku's playing then he's a very solid option the next two weeks.

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          2. Doctor X
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            Love Steve Nash btw, big big fan.

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    3. SC not pearls before swine
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      Lukaku.

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  18. lilmessipran
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    who to bench outa this shitty lot
    bale caz mata nasri michu
    defoe berba zamora
    p.s.dnt say nasri pls 😀

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    1. heartsattack
      • 12 Years
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      Nasri

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  19. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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    Can anybody try to explain me Bale's lack of goalscoring form at home? He's gone 12 consecutive games at WHL without scoring a goal. I ask this as I'm strongly considering purchasing his services tonight and am a little put out by such a stat!

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    1. floydy_floyd
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      He'll break that soon and I'll enjoy the points. U should too...

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    2. thegame
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      thanks for the stat, i didnt know that!

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    3. SC not pearls before swine
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      Small sample size. The home/away split is way more chance than trend. Remember Dempsey not doing anything away from home last year and then grabbing a hattrick? It can change at any time.

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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        Hmmm, I'm not sure I get your point here...Dempsey scored a hat-trick at home last season against Newcastle...I remember it well because I captained him that day 😀

        I think Dempsey's away form last season was easily explained by Fulham's general ineptitude away from home in general. Bale's home form however is harder to explain...

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        1. Granville
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          • 14 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Spurs have scored 1,1,2,2,2 at home this season. They haven't been prolific at home at all. Even Defoe has scored more away from home.

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      2. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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        'The home/away split is way more chance than trend'

        Rubbish! The guys below have nailed it

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    4. Crouch Potato!
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      Spurs have pace in abundance, set up to counter attack away from home, where at home opponents often sit back,.

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        • 12 Years
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        I like this this explanation...well said. Interestingly enough his last goals at home came against Wigan last year!

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    5. SW6
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      He plays best on the counter attack. That happens more away from home.

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  20. MountainBeach
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    11 years, 5 months ago

    you guys reckon aguero will start firing soon?

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  21. FPL SWOT
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    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone got any update on Mr. Berbatov's ribs?

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    1. Guinney
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      yeah anyone?

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  22. veronica
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    11 years, 5 months ago

    Where is herr vets?

    Is it some kind of grudge or something, or is it that i can't use the website because some fool like you thinks something. What i typed was pretty decent.

    Dont feel bad, there are lot of overconfident people with no brains. Applies to guys like you who think they are too smart.

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    1. Wild Rover
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      11 years, 5 months ago

      Hello VeRONHica.. 😉

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      1. Crouch Potato!
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        We broke up earlier this week, its been tough.

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    2. Paul
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      are u RONH????

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    3. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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      What was said? Just the gist, don't get in trouble

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      1. veronica
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        Lot of things. He is in trouble .

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    4. Back on the horse
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      Who are you? How do you get your profile to look like that?

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  23. Lao Tzu
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    11 years, 5 months ago

    Which is the best option for the next few GWs:

    A) Cameron
    B) Shawcross
    C) Cuellar
    D) Nelson
    E) Baird

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    1. jimski
      • 13 Years
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      A or C

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    2. Willis.
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      B.

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      1. Lao Tzu
        • 12 Years
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        best grav ever

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    3. boro_faithful
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Stoke's fixtures look pretty.

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    4. Federico
      • 11 Years
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      B

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  24. jimski
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    Look ok for this week?

    Begovic
    Baines Rafael Cuellar
    Bale Mata Pienaar Sterling
    RVP (c) Aguero Lambert

    Subs: Jaask; Hangeland, Maloney, Demel

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    1. Doctor X
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      Solid IMO.

      Good luck 🙂

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      1. jimski
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        Thanks - I'm a bit worried about any of Aguero/Mata/Lambert being benched, but I'll have to wait and see...

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  25. tm245
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    Would anyone be confident playing Lambert or Pogbrenyak this weekend? Trying to figure out if I need to move one of them and take a hit to a mid 7.0s forward to field enough attackers

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    1. jimski
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      I'm playing Lambert.

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      1. tm245
        • 12 Years
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        That's where I'm leaning as well. Not much playing time on the road for him is offset by no midweek action.

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  26. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    When Cameron was in Egypts land, let my Jenkinson go

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  27. Jake Donahue
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    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Any news on the Sun v Rea DGW?

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    1. boro_faithful
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Gameweek 16.

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    2. jimski
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Yes gw16.

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      1. Jake Donahue
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        Cheers lads, load of time to sort things out

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  28. The Mighty I
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    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Will Tomkins start on Saturday? If yes, would you put him in your team ahead of Hangeland (considering I have Schwarzer as my keeper)

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    1. boro_faithful
      • 11 Years
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      Doubling up on defence isn't normally a very good idea.

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      1. jimski
        • 13 Years
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        It can work well, but only for decent fixtures. I'm not sure Fulham's is that decent.

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  29. MICHELIN
    • 11 Years
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    Evening all,

    what do you guys reckon, would buying Cuellar at the expense of Demel be a good move with this team

    Begovic
    Simpson Baines Lescott
    Sterling Bale Lallana Cazorla
    Pog RVP Tevez
    Subs: Schwarzer Maloney Gorkss Demel
    1 FT, 1.3 in bank

    Obviously don't like Lescott much either but he can't be dropped from the first eleven in two consecutive GWs, can he?

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  30. @Bryan
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Two questions, one for the United fans and one for the open floor.

    Would I be correct in saying De Gea looks like Sir Red Nose choice for number one keeper? Lindergard showed allot of flaws last night.

    Oscar, lots of potential, do we fancy him to push on and do well in the league, ala his champions league form? Has looked good on the pitch and probably done enough to justify more points so far in his short playing time.

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