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With our Fantasy Premier League contenders brought into focus earlier this week, we switch attention to our other supported Fantasy pursuit this term, with a glance at the current Scout League rankings in the Sky Sports Game and the latest transfer market activity…

The Scout League

The “Vuvuzela Symphony” plays on and enjoyed a boisterous Gameweek as Chris Tuck not only retained top spot in the Scout League, but climbed to second in the overall rankings with a score of 602. He is now just seven points shy of the summit and being name-dropped on the Fantasy Football Club. Tuck’s outstanding showing has left the chasing pack trailing, with Charles Mouzon’s “Geordie Boys” some 22 points behind on 580, while Gary Paterson’s “Pack Leaders” are back on 574 and 28 behind our leader.

Andy remains the top Scout contributor in the game and is now 32nd on 524 points – back in the ascendancy, then, along with my team which jumped up to 1562 in the world, thanks in the main to Robin Van Persie’s Stamford Bridge returns.

A reminder that if you’re playing the Sky Sports game and have yet to join our league, you can sign up to the FFScout League with this Pin: 8004519. We have a home cinema system, worth £600, available to the winner.

Market Forces

There’s been a big surge in activity in the transfer market this week with the weekend’s injuries no doubt providing a catalyst for change. It’s no surprise to see that Robin Van Persie ousts Juan Mata as the most transferred in player following his performance at Chelsea – the Dutchman goes into this Gameweek as the most popular Captain choice in the game and, just as he does in the FPL, looks unshakable as an option up front. Almost 25% of the transfers made this week have seen Van Persie brought in. Mata’s appeal remains strong with 14% of transfers involving the Spaniard, although he is superseded by two goalkeepers, with Chelsea’s Petr Cech and Stoke’s Asmir Begovic both part of over 20% of the transfers in made over the past seven days.

The need for a new stopper has been caused by the injury to Michel Vorm, who has suffered huge sales this week – he’s been involved in 32% of the transfer out deals. There’s been a general exodus of keepers with Pepe Reina suffering big sales after being kept on the bench at Everton, while patience with Joe Hart is wearing thin – he has been subject of 11% of transfers out this week. Elsewhere, Chelsea’ Fernando Torres is mirroring his continued slide in FPL ownership, with a decline in this market. Over 17% of transfers out involved Torres this week with Van Persie and Jermain Defoe seemingly the most popular replacements.

The Fantasy Football Club

It’s Darren Anderton’s turn to make his way into the Fantasy Football Club studio – we’ve heard his fully fit and should make tonight’s episode. Join Fenners and Merse from 10pm later on Sky Sports 1.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. Doesn't Mata
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Thinking of Schwarzer + McAnuff + ShawX —-> Tremmel + Fellaini + Cameron. Is it good in a long term? Yes? No? Anyone? 🙁

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    1. roscola
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Everton's fixtures are good for another 4 gameweeks. After that you might want someone else. There is also the danger that without Marc Wilson, Stoke are less resilient. You'd then have only one keeper and a defender who weren't doing the business for you.

      I'm not saying no, just pointing out the risks.

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  2. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    C'mon people surely mata either starts or doesn't play at all, I think the latter myself. Sitting in the cold with a suspect hamstring injury isn't great preparation for a premiership subsitute appearance.

    Besides Chelsea would have to be losing to require such a heavy hitter to come off the bench and how likely is that?

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    1. Conrad.
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      11 years, 5 months ago

      THANK YOU. i totally agree. they need Mata fit for UCL too.

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    2. isacki: full casual
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Was saying the same, play him if you have him.

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  3. john25
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Sorry about reposting but I am leaving town soon and have to complete my team for this week!

    PLEASE HELP!

    Does anyone know for sure whether Aguero will be starting this gameweek vs. West Ham?

    I have him in my team and if he will start then I will find a way to transfer him out for RVP next week.. if he isn’t then I will try to do it right away!

    Thanks! 🙂

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    1. Mozart_s Balls
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I'd do it right away...than you don't have to worry about it anymore, and it shouldn't wrong.

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    2. Shaps
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      It is impossible to say who will play in the the City team any week i'm afraid. He should do though 😉

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  4. isacki: full casual
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    11 years, 5 months ago

    Transferring out Mata is a bit of a minefield price-wise. It depends on the duration of absence.

    Scenario 1: Plays against Swansea
    Outcome: FAIL

    Scenario 2: Misses GW10 only, flag comes off midweek.
    Outcome: He won't fall tonight, too many transfers required. He will perhaps fall on Saturday night, but more likely Sunday night, so one fall over the weekend. He may fall once more in midweek, but should stop falling when the flag comes off and won't fall on Friday night. So you're looking at only a 0.1-0.2 price fall and you most likely take a loss on getting him back in again.

    Scenario 3: Misses GW10 only, flag doesn't come off.
    Outcome: You're looking at a 0.2 loss with a possible 0.3 loss thanks to massive sales on Friday.

    Scenario 4: Misses multiple GWs
    Outcome: 0.3+ loss, and worth selling anyway.

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    1. The Finnisher
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      As long as it isn't 4 I am fine. I considered selling for a while there but at 8.8 buying price I don't see a better alternative. Hazard is the only one I'd sell for I think.

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    2. Scroobius Mac
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      There's nobody I want besides Hazard and he's too dear. Got Sterling covering for him, that will do.

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      1. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Starting or Benching Mata? Worried by a ten minute cameo?

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        1. isacki: full casual
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          If I keep him I'm starting him, it's gonna be all or nothing I think.

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      2. The Finnisher
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Same, sort of..only worry is Ba 😕

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  5. Viper
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    @King Eric

    I didn't save the transfer because Cuellar is doubtful so I need to make sure I have 11 on the field..

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    1. King Nemanja
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Do you mean me?

      Fair point, hopefully you don't jinx them as I will possibly have double stoke

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  6. Ings on the up
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    I would like some advice please...

    Jussi, Friedel*

    Baines, Lescott*, Hangeland*, McCartney, Clyne

    Hazard, Pienaar, Michu, Nolan, Sterling

    RVP, Tevez, Lambert*

    The guys with a * I am concerned about - I have 2 FT and £0.4m

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

      1. Friedel > Begovic
      2. Lescott > Sagna
      3. Hangeland > not sure. Nelsen perhaps.
      4. Lambert > use the money made from Lescott to get Berbatov.

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  7. ASAP Rocky
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Should I stick or transfer? Was thinking of doing Mata > Bale. 2.1 in bank. Or I could keep Mata and play Pienaar or Nelsen.
    Any transfers would be hits though...

    Foster (Bego)

    Caulker - Cameron - McAuley - (Nelsen) - (Demel)

    Dempsey - Michu - Sterling - Mata - (Pienaar)

    RVP - Tevez - Jelavic

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  8. Sir_Dunc
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Bale - Mata - Fellaini - Michu - Sterling
    RVP - Berb - Ba

    Should I be looking at getting Cazorla into that midfield for either Fellaini or Michu? I would have to downgrade Ba to do it.

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

      no.

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    2. Ings on the up
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      no

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    3. King Nemanja
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      nope

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    4. Sir_Dunc
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      cheers lads.

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  9. सनकी
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    my subs are Guthrie(inj) Demel(inj) Barnett.

    even if i put my available sub at the last spot, he'll still come in for any of my player if they're not playing, right? LOL 😆

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  10. Ginkapo FPL
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Mata is actually injured! But his head is still attached to his neck!

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    1. blue cheese
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      'ello, monkey! 🙂 What transfers did you do this week?

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Puncheon, Ivan + Torres > Lowton, Dzeko + mata 😮

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        1. Billy Gilmore
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          😯

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          1. Ginkapo FPL
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            Your gravataar says it better

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            1. Billy Gilmore
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              Double effect

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            2. Le Limpar
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              hehe

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        2. blue cheese
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Oh, dear ... things not going your way lately 😕

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    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      You sure? http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_levnxiKExV1qfvra2o1_400.gif

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  11. Van Dal
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    REPOST. which is best option?

    A) Ben Arfa > Bale
    Michu > Morrison
    Hangeland > Nelsen (4PT HIT)

    B) Ben Arfa > Bale Michu > Sterling (FREE)

    C) Hangeland > Nelsen & Guthrie > Sterling (FREE)

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

      C

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      1. Van Dal
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Ta bud thats what im leaning towards.

        team is

        bego jaask

        hangeland rafael baines gunter demel

        ben arfa michu hazard piennar guthrie

        rvp tevez berba

        any other trannies u would suggest apart from what iv mentioned. 2 free

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

          naw that's about right. giving you no dead woods left. i'd be happy with that..

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  12. Jebiga
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    So peoples still selling Demba Ba ?
    Whats wrong with Mata ???

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    1. Kevin Twine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Mata's got hamstring problem and is very doubtful for the game (25% according to FPL).

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  13. King Nemanja
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Demel out
    Gibbs out
    Mata doubtful
    Puncheon might not play due to Ramirez returning
    Aguero at risk of being rested before CL

    Worth a hit to do Gibbs to Cameron?

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

      Gibbs > Sagna?

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      1. King Nemanja
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Would like the money to have the option of Aguero to Rooney next week, plus with Stoke's fixtures they should have a good chance of keeping the same amount of cleanies as Arsenal, if not more

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  14. Mull
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Thoughts on my wildcard team?

    Begovic, McCarthy
    Rafael, Evans, Cameron, Cuellar, Gorkks
    Hazard, Bale, Michu, McAnuff, Sterling
    RVP, Tevez, Defoe

    With enough in the bank to do Defoe -> Ba next week.

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    1. Ings on the up
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Double united at the back is a bit risky for me

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

        but could be very effective. Look at the fixture list up until Man City.

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

          Could but id still got for Sagna over 1 of those guys

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        2. Ings on the up
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          I would keep Rafael out of the two, his defending has improved imo and links up well with Valencia.

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    2. Arsenals Number 19. Santi C…
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      like bar 2 utd defenders they are weak at the back

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      1. Arsenals Number 19. Santi C…
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        *like it

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    3. King Nemanja
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Rafael and Evans might be at risk of rotation when Smalling and Jones return

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    4. Bielsa’s bucket
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Id drop double Manure defence and get Tony V in there instead

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    5. Mull
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Sagna in for Evans?

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    6. Kevin Twine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      It needs more Baines.

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    7. Back on the horse
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Evans could be genius. I like it.

      I do however take back the compliment I made on TLAWR about your team name 😉

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

        All credit to Applebonkers with that team name 🙂

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        1. Back on the horse
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          exactly 🙂

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    8. Mull
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks everyone.

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  15. Back on the horse
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Start Ba (liv) or Nolan (MCI)?

    Ba might only play a bit part

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  16. Bielsa’s bucket
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    (repost)

    Right, all set for the weekend?

    Foster
    Baines, ShawX, Hughes
    Santi, Bale (vc), Morrison, Michu, Peanut
    RvP(c), Tevez

    Bench: Begs, Lambert, Davies, Demel

    The one niggle apart from the eternal (c) debate, is should I have Lambo on the bench?

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  17. DGW Sane TC Fail....
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Thought i was having it bad with three players out this week, but reading the posts here some people are having a nightmare with injuries. Hope things pick up for you next week.

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    1. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I had 4, down to 3...

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  18. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    I remember someone on here on Tuesday pissed off cos Mata was playing v United, and I said calm down, he'll still play on Saturday.

    I was wrong 😀

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    1. King Nemanja
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      He might still play

      *clutches at straws*

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  19. Zep
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Mata 25% chance of playing, huh...?

    So you saying there's a chance? 😀

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMRrNY0pxfM

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    1. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      🙂

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    2. Back on the horse
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      love that film. good line

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    3. Sir_Dunc
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      haha

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    4. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      We should have a "million to 1" chance in the FPL news status bar

      RDM cu***uckery - 0.000001% chance of playing

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  20. Kostja
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    So Tevez has one game where he has not gotten any fantasy points and he came off the bench in that one. Is that like the most consistant performance over 9 gameweeks ever?

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    1. King Nemanja
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      rvp?

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    2. Bielsa’s bucket
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Surely Robin reliant last season did that and then some

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      1. The Finnisher
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        If RVP gets an assist/goal this week he'll have done the exact same thing.

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        1. Bielsa’s bucket
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Oh god, he's 'due' a blank..

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      2. Kostja
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Naah I actually checked last season for him and Ronaldo and both never scored or assisted in 3 straight games 2 max. Maybe got bonus though.

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        1. The Finnisher
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah but that doesn't necessarily mean they didn't perform FPL wise. The same place your checking probably doesn't have Tevez as 6 assists or whatever.

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

            good point, they have him at 4 less assists. But when Ronaldo played the rules were more straightforward werernt they?

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    3. Arsenals Number 19. Santi C…
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I think drogba like 2/3 years ago done something similar as did Fabergas

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    4. The Finnisher
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I'm pretty sure Steve Morison would have done similar last year.

      Seriously.

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    5. Kostja
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      My conclusion is Tevez out this week 😀

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    6. Billy Gilmore
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I think Walcott got close last season 😯

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  21. Andrew
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Thinking of Defoe > Ba for a 1 week punt, is there any chance Adebayor will ruin this plan?

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

      nopeee, Defoe will start.

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    2. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      ba to Deofe?

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

        Yes sorry Ba > Defoe

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

    Vidic not to return until late December, Sky Sports News.

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    1. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Feck feck

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  23. corkdude30
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    juski
    baines, cuellar(inj) gallas
    michu, baines, hazard, pienaar
    van persie, tevez, ba (inj)

    subs are shocking - mccartney, barnett, kac from fulham

    .01 million and one free transfer - transfer cuellar or ba or do nothing

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    1. Jonah Takalua
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      In a similar boat and I'm thinking of doing nothing on the back of the Ba update

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      1. corkdude30
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        cool whats latest - am going from sites to sites for news

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    2. reply fail
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      cuellar to cameron seems popular.

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  24. reply fail
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Play Clyne or use FT to get Nelsen / Baird?

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

      Clyne it!

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      1. reply fail
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        What the h*ll does that mean? 🙂

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    2. Kevin Twine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Use FT. I assume you'd be shipping out Demel or Wilson though and not Clyne?

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      1. reply fail
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Yes, Wilson goes. Next week Demel, the week after Guthrie, then.....

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  25. COMH
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Vidic is finished at United imo.

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    1. IL Fantasista
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      +1
      knee injuries usually do it.

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    2. Kostja
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      no way!!!

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    3. Ings on the up
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      sadly, I think plans will be made for Rio / Vidic phasing out.

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  26. Andrew
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    I have 2FT and thinking of doing :-

    Ba>Defoe
    Mata>Valencia

    Madness or genius or somewhere inbetween lol

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

      Keep Demba, Valencia is risky as he isn't guarenteed starts and barely scores but has lovely fixtures. Get Vally if you don't have RVP

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

        Ba > Defoe would only be a 1 week punt

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  27. China Mag
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Alreet lads. Any reason not to captain defoe this week? Had a shocking run and need a bit of a boost. I see Adebayor is back fit. Defoe should still start though, right? Did spurs play midweek?

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    1. Mozart_s Balls
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Yes they did, Defoe was rested. I think Adebayor probably comes on as a late sub.

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    2. reply fail
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Good (C) choice.

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  28. IL Fantasista
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Any chance Bertrand might play? Ashley Cole's been doubtful over the week and has CL match midweek also. Probably just a cameo appearance, right? On the other hand if he is likely to start could well move up one spot on the subs list and replace Mata this week on my team... Wild scenario?

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  29. Mozart_s Balls
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Any news on Yacob (Westbrom)?

    Curently on WC and thinking about Morisson, but not sure i should get him (he might play deep if Yacob is out).

    Allready made up my mind for leaving Mata in my squad, i don't want 2 useless mids.

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  30. erictai98
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    i have rvp,ba,graham

    should i take a hit(-4) to
    a) graham>holt
    b) graham>lukaku
    c) leave it to save the hit

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

      Depends on the rest of your team, what is it?

      If you have to choose one I like Lukaku this week V Sot

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      1. erictai98
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        the rest:

        Begovic (Jaaskelainen)
        Hughes (Demel) McAuley Ivanovic (Jenkinson)
        Bale Cazorla Pienaar Noble Michu

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