Technical Area

Technical Area – Taarabt the Main Man for Harry

According to Harry Redknapp, it seems a strop in the Gameweek 16 clash with Wigan could be the turning point in Adel Taarabt’s 2012/13 campaign. While the Moroccan took unkindly to being subbed off during the draw against Roberto Martinez’s outfit, it afforded his new boss the chance to sit Taarabt down and, following an inspired piece of man-management, saw the playmaker lead QPR to their first win of the season with a 2-1 win over Fulham last weekend.

“He can be a bit of a nut at times but his heart’s in the right place. I had a good chat with him after I took him off [against Aston Villa] last week. He wasn’t in the best of moods and he didn’t behave in the best of ways. But I had him in my office on Monday morning and had a good heart-to-heart chat with him and he’s responded to that. I said to him, ‘don’t throw your arms up when you lose the ball, don’t stand with your hands on your head. Just get after the ball if you lose it, otherwise everyone sees you have made a mistake. He’s temperamental, he is the way he is, but he’s an amazing talent.”

With an arm around his shoulder, Taarabt was eased into a central role for Saturday’s London derby as Redknapp tinkered with his attacking options for the visit of Martin Jol’s side. As the maps below highlight, against Wigan (left), the Moroccan mainly received the ball on the right, whereas a weekend license to wander saw him crop up all across the attacking third, affording Taarabt the chance to influence matters from wherever he deemed fit.

Taarabt Wigan
Taarabt Fulham

Looking at Taarabt’s display against Fulham in comparison to his previous performances over the course of the season, it’s clear he’s stepped up another level. While his minutes per touch (1.1 to 1.2) and passed received in the final third (15 to 15.7) were almost identical, the Moroccan was afforded more time and space to affect matters further up the pitch – he had 44 touches in the final third, up considerably from an average 29.3 across his opening 16 Gameweeks.

Mins/TchTchs Final 3rdPass Rcvd Final 3rdDribblesSucc DribblesTchs Pen BoxShotsShots in BoxShot Acc
Taarabt GW 171.144157527042.9%
Taarabt GW 1-161.229.315.75.22.82.73.71.231.8%

Clearly, Redknapp’s words of wisdom seem to have bolstered Tarrabt’s confidence. He attempted seven dribbles against the Cottagers – up on his average of 5.2 – and more significantly, five were successful in the 2-1 win, almost double his previous average of 2.8.

Taarabt’s penchant for a long-range effort also seemed to move up a notch, too. Although he had just two touches in the penalty box last Saturday, he still managed seven attempts on goal; all from outside the area. Again, this was nearly twice his previous average of 3.7 and, filled with self-belief, his accuracy leapt from 31.8% to 42.9% – a clear indication that Redknapp’s words seem to have emboldened the Moroccan. Post-match, the player admitted the new man in charge has made all the difference:

“He is a peerless motivator. You believe you are the best player in the world when he talks to you. Before matches he is very strong. When you go on the pitch you fear nothing. At the end of the match against Fulham, he came to me to say, ‘I told you that you were as good as Berbatov’.”

Season So Far

While a Fantasy Premier League (FPL) haul of 51 points hints at a distinctly underwhelming campaign so far, Taarabt’s Opta stats indicate just how consistent his displays have been. Mark Hughes’ summer of spending may have left the R’s squad bloated and continually prone to rotation but Redknapp already seems to recognise the key to his side’s quest for survival is the man he sold to the Loftus Road outfit back in 2010:

“He can do things that nobody else can do. No one can do what he can do. He’s amazing. He nutmegs people and he goes past two or three and they’re hanging on to him but they can’t get the ball off him. But I never wanted to let him go at Tottenham, I was scared to let him go. I always felt he had a value even if he wasn’t starting. He can be a top, top player. He’s got ability like not many people you’ve ever seen in your life. He’s like Di Canio, who I thought was a fantastic player, one of the all-time greats at West Ham. This boy is the same.”

Creativity
Analysing midfielders who have started at least half of their respective sides’ games so far, Taarabt is fourth in our top five for “Minutes per Chance Created” this season. Only three players – David Silva, Juan Mata and Chris Brunt -have provided a key passes at a quicker rate than Taarabt’s average of 31.7 minutes. The QPR playmaker exceeds the rate of more established Fantasy favourites such as Santi Cazorla (33.5), Gareth Bale (40.1) and Eden Hazard (42.6), yet despite creating a total of 35 goalscoring opportunities for team mates – the sixth highest midfielder – has picked up just two assists.

Mins/ Chance CreatedTotal Chances CreatedAssists
David Silva26.6423
Juan Mata30.8366
Chris Brunt31.2252
Adel Taarabt31.7352
Samir Nasri32.2303

A cause for further optimism can be found in the display of Djibril Cisse against the Cottagers. Having been benched in the previous game, the Frenchman returned to the lone forward role and, while he failed to score, his performance suggests Redknapp’s words have boosted his confidence. Cisse fired eight shots last weekend and managed an attempt on goal with each of his five touches in the box against Fulham – he had previously mustered 21 efforts in the box from 38 touches and is clearly getting his shots away quicker. With Taarabt creating chances aplenty behind him, Cisse could be set for an upturn in fortunes, having found the net just twice this term.

Goal Threat
Once again, by reducing the midfield contenders to those who have started at least half their respective sides’ games, Taarabt is again amongst the most impressive when it comes to threatening the opposition goal. Indeed, he is the only midfielder to feature in the top five for both categories – a clear sign of his Fantasy potential and indicative of the type of talent Redknapp has on his hands.

Mins/ ShotTotal ShotsShots in BoxShots On TargetGoals
Adel Taarabt21.75114174
Gareth Bale24.25325256
Santi Cazorla26.75922227
Marouane Fellaini27.75142208
Jason Puncheon30.23521133

Over his 1109 minutes played so far, Taarabt has averaged an attempt on goal every 21.7 minutes – superior to any other midfield regular, with north London duo Gareth Bale and Santi Cazorla tucked in behind on 24.2 and 26.7 minutes respectively. What’s obvious, though, is his penchant for long-range efforts. While Taarabt has equalled Marouane Fellaini in terms of overall attempts, with 51 apiece, only 14 of his efforts have come from inside the penalty area – compare that to the Everton man’s 42 and it’s clear the Moroccan’s attempts have been more speculative in the main.

Nevertheless, Taarabt has managed only three efforts on target less than Fellaini, highlighting his greater accuracy – indeed, only Bale (25), Cazorla (22) and Michu (21) have registered more shots on target from midfield than Taarabt. When you consider the lofty company the Moroccan keeps across the key attacking statistics, his failure to produce the Fantasy returns is highly frustrating.

With Marouane Fellaini’s three-match ban forcing Fantasy to reassess their midfield options ahead of the weekend deadline, Taarabt has picked up plenty new ownership over the last few days. A kind FPL price tag of 5.6 has persuaded more than 28,000 to draft in the Moroccan, despite the fact he sits on four yellows – a booking in any of his next three will earn him an automatic one-match ban.

Even if he avoids the referee’s wrath, his upcoming African Cup of Nations duties means Taarabt will only be available for the next four (new, WBA, LIV, che) before he heads off to represent his country, though QPR could attempt to seek special dispensation to keep him for the Gameweek 22 showdown with former club Spurs. If he continues in the same vein as last weekend, though, Taarabt’s short-term acquisition could well be worthwhile over the festive period, with a 3% FPL ownership highlighting his differential appeal.

*The Technical Area is put together using the statistics and maps available in our members area. For access to such data and tools on every player, team and match of the 2012/13 season, and for exclusive members articles like this, click here for details.

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2,567 Comments Post a Comment
    1. Just Ruud
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      😀 Dwight Kurt Schrute II, all time television classic character.
      Love that show.

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  1. Raise_the_Roof
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    I wanna get torres in and have a front three of RVP, Tevez and Torres.
    Is Berb to Torres and fellani to Maloney worth a 4point hit??
    Its a gamble I know!

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  2. SuperOsçarBaby
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    11 years, 3 months ago

    RateMyTeam Please....

    Bego
    Whittaker • O'Brien • Clyne
    Ramirez • Michu • S.Cazorla • Lampard
    Rooney(vc) • Berba • Aguero(c)

    Bunn - Morrison Riise Wisdom

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  3. griff
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    Captain RVP, Mata, Bale or Tevez this weekend? Currently on Mata

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    1. New Ghost
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      Tevez

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      I wouldn't do that. Captain van Persie, imo.

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  4. Jebiga
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    Nastasic, Enrique and Rafael

    If you need to choose, which one you will dump out ?

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    1. New Ghost
      • 11 Years
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      Enrique

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        +42

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    2. Something Clever
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      Enrique

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    3. The Finnisher
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      What price did you get Rafael at?

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      1. Jebiga
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        5.7

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        1. The Finnisher
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          Probably Enrique.

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          1. Jebiga
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            thanks Jack 😉

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        2. Chrissy Waddle - 2023/24
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          I wouldn't hold onto a player because of value. Spend it better elsewhere. Also Nasty/Enrique looking better for cleanies than ManU right now. This may change.

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          1. Jebiga
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            Totally agree with you, but its very hard do predict CS, so its better for atacking returns, which means nasty can go out 🙂

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          2. The Finnisher
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            Fair point, I only meant it because at 5.7 buying price then he is a better shout than Enrique IMO.

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            1. Chrissy Waddle - 2023/24
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              Fair point also, good buddy.

              The world not ended yet down under then? 😉

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    4. Phaze 1
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      Rafa and Enrique

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    5. A.T
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      Enrique

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      1. Heytch
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        all saying enrique, but can play multiple roles and could play forward when he resting sterling. if fit, will be playing 90

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    6. Chrissy Waddle - 2023/24
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      Rafael. He'll be rotated much more now that Smalling/Jones are back.

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      1. Jebiga
        • 11 Years
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        That i was thought last year in the same period 😀
        He will not play maybe once more, and all the rest of the season he will play 😉

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    7. Heytch
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      Rafael. Evra now the only nailed on Utd defender for every holiday game until vidic fully fit

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    8. Jebiga
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      hm i thought it had to be Nastasic 🙂 despite im fan of him

      i have 6.1 selling value for Rafael, but it will not happened like last year when i duped him for the same reason like this year - christmas schedule 🙂
      He will play most games im sure for UTD

      thanks mates enrique it is after this game, cheers

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      1. Heytch
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        definitely not nastasic with kompany in such bad state

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      2. Chrissy Waddle - 2023/24
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        I have Nasty/Enrique myself and would probably hold onto 'rique over Nasty. With Lucas back I feel 'pool will be much more solid allowing thier attacking full backs to get forward more.

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  5. Doctor X
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    Fletcher is fit for the weekend after shaking off an ankle injury!

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    1. Just Ruud
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      Great news this! 🙂

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      ... says MON, nervously ...

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    3. Sᴄʜᴜ̈RRʟᴇ ⓝ
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      I thought it was his back?
      (According to his FPL i link)

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  6. The Finnisher
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    I hope Nolan does something this week, even though it'll be on my bench I want reason to keep! for rdg NOR sun QPR/ars

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    1. Ragin Cajun
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      Stuck with him for more than 6 weeks mainly because I had other problems to fix but now cannot get rid with those fixtures looming. Am having an awful FPL season so far, just hope the second half of the season will be much better.

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  7. Something Clever
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    Song for the day: https://soundcloud.com/melanous/the-doors-the-end 🙂

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      *giggles*

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  8. Kings of Lyon ★
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    Bemba ba is 1/2 to sign for Arsenal on SKYbet

    If they have Ba for their double, thats a captaincy worry solved

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    1. The Finnisher
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      Bemba Ba 😯

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      1. Mind över Mata
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        I think he means Bemba Da

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        1. Just Ruud
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          😀

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    2. In Like Flynn.
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      Solved anyway with Santi imo KoL.

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    3. Willis.
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      Ba would be a better captaincy choice if he stays at Newcastle for that GW...

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  9. Mind över Mata
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    • 12 Years
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    It might be the end of the world today and (sadly) I'm keen to have a last RMT just in case the Incas were wrong:

    Foster
    Enrique, Mertesacker, Nelson
    Silva (vc), Mata, Michu, Walcott
    RVP (c), Suarez, Benteke

    Begovic; Sterling, Cuellar, Shorey

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      Why are you not wearing your hat? The boys each did one for you? 😛

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      1. Mind över Mata
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        Will get it sorted!

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    2. teddy.
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      I think I'm gonna play Cuellar ahead of NelsEn.

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    3. tw
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      well it doesn't matter if the incas were right or wrong because they didn't predict the end of the world 😀

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    1. TwiggsJameson
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      Ha, sorry, someone just posted this earlier.

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  10. In Like Flynn.
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    I see no chance that Morocco will allow Taarabt to stay and play the Spurs game.

    Also with 4 yellows I don't think the risk and short term nature of bringing him into a team at this stage is worth any potential points given the alternatives.

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      Put it this way - I am glad I have Sessegnon.

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        I'm not sure I'd go that far Doosra but I take your point. 🙂

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          1. In Like Flynn.
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            Interesting Ta. I shall keep that.

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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              Vote early, vote often. 😉

              Here's another one:

              http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/1026/

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              1. In Like Flynn.
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                Shame Shorey plays for such an appallingly dreadful team at defending.
                If there was even a slight chance of a few CSs over the next month or two he'd be straight in.

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                1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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                  He is very cheap. Silly not to, really. 😀

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  11. Raise_the_Roof
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    Whats the best best midfielder for 5.2 or less?

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    1. Just Ruud
      • 13 Years
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      Puncheon

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        ... by a country mile.

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    2. The Finnisher
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      PUNCHEON

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      1. The Finnisher
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        😳

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    3. Cruizer van Nistelrooy
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      puncheon..bannan also could worth a punt

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  12. wagner is king
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    is this bench right???

    jussi

    demel clyne celler

    mata silva wallcott michu

    rvp suarez burba

    (bego,,,hughes,,sterling,,davis)

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      No. Sterling ahead of Hughes.

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  13. 5678
    • 13 Years
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    Just saw someone mention an Arsenal double - is that new news? When is it?

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    1. Just Ruud
      • 13 Years
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      With the west ham game off next week its rescheduled for GW 23.

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    2. The Finnisher
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      Check your ticker.

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    3. Caine & Co.
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      i think it depends on the fa cup results but there are two possibilities

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      1. The Finnisher
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        Both in the same Gameweek though, no?

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        1. Caine & Co.
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          i dont remember. if so, it makes things more simple!

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      2. teddy.
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        I think they're both in gw23.

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  14. mr messi
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    Work do last night. I need lucozade.

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  15. Kuqi Monster
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    My team this week…

    Begovic TOT (A)
    Cuellar SOU (A) / Simpson QPR (H) / Jose Enrique FUL (H)
    Morrison NOR (H) / Walcott WIG (A) / Silva RDG (H) / Bale STK (H)
    Berbatov LIV (A) / Ba QPR (H) / Van Persie SWA (A)

    Bench: McCarthy, Sterling, Cameron Shorey; 1FT 0.7m in bank

    Team strong enough to roll the FT over?

    Undecided who to captain between Silva and RVP.

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    1. teddy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Team looking good.

      Have you considered Ba for captain? He's my vice ahead of RVP. If not, RVP.

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      1. Kuqi Monster
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        11 years, 3 months ago

        had considered it, but qpr looking much improved under harry and although ba has been picking up points, newcastle in general have been struggling recently, just my 2 cents.

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        1. teddy.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
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          All true, but Ba is in form nonetheless, and QPR are QPR nonetheless. I'm not sure I'd captain him, but I feel like a cheeky VC. Captain is Tevez.

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    2. A.T
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      I'd play sterling instead if Morrison.

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      1. Kuqi Monster
        • 13 Years
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        heard rumours of sterling being rested?

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    3. A.T
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      I'd cap silva

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  16. cylus11 ( Manager) - Russia…
    • 12 Years
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    RMT guys

    Jask
    Cameron, Demel, Enrique
    Walcott, Mata, Yaya, Snodgrass
    Fletcher, Rooney, Suarez (c)

    Sub: Ming, Sess, Ridg, Shorey

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    1. Just Ruud
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Good luck with your (c) pick 😉

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    2. teddy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Is Ridgewell fit? If so I think play him and bench Cameron.

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  17. Bishman88
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Has everyone who had Fellani shipped him out seeing as though he is banned for 3 games? Will you just get him back straight away for the Toon game?

    Cheers all

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    1. A.T
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I'll get him back but not necessarily for that game

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    2. The Finnisher
      • 12 Years
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      Yes and no. Will either get him back in the Wildcard (GW24) or Swansea (H) in GW22, would like to see him play first.

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    3. Just Ruud
      • 13 Years
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      Depends on how well his replacement does.
      Thats one for the Jan WC to sort out for me.

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    4. Cruizer van Nistelrooy
      • 13 Years
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      all dead teams would still have him anyway 😀 i think there a few here will keep him or planning to do it next week to avoid taking hits

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  18. Something Clever
    • 14 Years
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    Puncheon (Sun home) or Sterling (Fulham home) this week?

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    1. A.T
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      It's a close one but I'd say sterling

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    2. Lord Flashheart
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      • 12 Years
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      i play punch, but i moved between tehm a few times. having suarez (C) convices me to bench sterling.

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    3. Sᴄʜᴜ̈RRʟᴇ ⓝ
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      Punch

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    4. Something Clever
      • 14 Years
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      Thanks guys

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  19. Bishman88
    • 12 Years
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    Please RMT for this weekends gameweek - cheers

    Begovic

    Demel Baines Enrique
    Cazorla Michi Nolan Puncheon
    Tevez RVP Suarez

    Benched = Tremmel, B Davies, Shorey, Fellaini

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    1. teddy.
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      • 14 Years
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      Fellaini to Yaya and play. Bench Nolan.

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      1. Sᴄʜᴜ̈RRʟᴇ ⓝ
        • 12 Years
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        This

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      2. Sᴄʜᴜ̈RRʟᴇ ⓝ
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        ^This

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      3. The Finnisher
        • 12 Years
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        Not for a hit though.

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        1. Bishman88
          • 12 Years
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          I already used my FT to do Silva to Cazorla as i already had Tevez as city coveage

          Does nobody think Nolan will do the business at home to a weaker Everton side?

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      4. Bishman88
        • 12 Years
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        Seriously? lol i always find Yaya does not do enough for me plays deep as well

        What makes you think this is a good transfer mate? just for 1 week do you think?

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        1. teddy.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
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          Yaya splits opinion, but as far as I can tell that's because people think he's a defensive midfielder and nothing else. However if you actually look at a) his stats, b) his FPL points, or c) him playing football, you will see he is a box-to-box titan, at the heart of everything City do, with a powerful and accurate shot. He plays every game, has scored two in two, and is up against Reading who were dire vs Arsenal and vulnerable to goals by midfielders.

          Regardless you need to shift Fellaini, he's toxic.

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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            • 14 Years
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            Well said, mate. Couldn't have put it better. 😀

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        2. Jebiga
          • 11 Years
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          he is nailed on ! and he will play every game during christmas and his points per game are better than silva's 😉

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  20. villian-ty
    • 14 Years
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    Hows this team? 0 FT and 0.5 in the bank. Worth taking any hits?

    Jass (bego)
    Cameron Enrique Clyne (Hughes Cuellar)
    Cazorla Michu Maloney Silva(C) (Noble)
    Rvp Suarez(VC) Defoe

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    1. teddy.
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      • 14 Years
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      Definitely play Cuellar and bench Cameron. Possibly bench Maloney instead of Noble. And I'd be wary of your two captaincy choices.

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  21. adp1113
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    11 years, 3 months ago

    Dont give me that "if he starts" crap, If I knew he wass starting I wouldnt ask in the first place.

    You have Caulker, would you start him or take him out with 0 in the bank? Nelsen/Davies subs.

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    1. Lord Flashheart
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      take him out if he does not start.

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    2. Snevitz
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      depends if he is starting in their first 11

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    3. Heytch
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Prroooobably not the best way to start a post looking for help lol

      if he starts, nice work having him at 4.8 😀

      seriously though, i am starting him... as he won't be used as a 10min sub imo. have cuellar first benchy ready to come in for him, which is not horrible. you have nelsen to do the same

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  22. tw
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    a) afro to silva this week. silva to bale next week and keep sess
    b) afro to yaya this week. sess to bale next week
    c) afro and sess to yaya and silva this week (-4), silva to bale next week

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Fellaini to Yaya Toure, this; then on to Bale if there is any form. Keep Sessegnon, imo.

      http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/1373

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      1. tw
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        not a member 🙁

        why do you suggest toure over silva?

        thanks for the advice mate

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          More bang for your buck. 😀

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    2. Waitakere_
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Not Yaya. Stupid move

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      1. roscola
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        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        +1 Chris "Emperor of All Stats" Glover:

        "Yaya has just played two of his worst statistical performances of the season, racking up just two shots and zero chances created, while taking up a fairly deep role, particularly this week"

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Suit yourself. My stats are quite handy, and I disagree very strongly.

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    3. teddy.
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      B

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  23. pompeyfan
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Nice article, I might bring Taraabt in for Morrison next gw

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    1. chocolove
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      too late?

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      1. chocolove
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        only 3 games to go, by the time you bring him in, and one of them vs CHE
        and that's if he could avoid YC

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    2. Snevitz
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      he won't be around for long before ACON

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      1. pompeyfan
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        oh yes, this is all true.

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  24. Dhanesh Prabhu
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    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    is it a good option to transfer in Benteke for Berbatov?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      Yes, imo.

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    2. In Like Flynn.
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      I think so.

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    3. Heytch
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      hmmm, not for mine. i'm watching the berbatov exodus and don't get it. I like his fixtures, i like that he's 90mins nailed on and like that he's on pens. playing great, and not happy i don't have him as my cheap striker. as for villa - first up Chelsea away. Leave me out

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        Berbs is also the laziest sod ever to take to the field. I watched him ambling about in the centre circle the last few games.
        Really no good to a team unless he is scoring and the team winning.

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        1. Heytch
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          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          can't argue with that but i think his new role of drop deep and run the show actually has him in the game. watching him the guy is impossible to get the ball off, when on it.

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  25. Back on the horse
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Happy Christmas

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Early doors. 😉

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      1. Back on the horse
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        last day of work! I need to get in the spirit!

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    2. Waitakere_
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Merry new year 😉

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    3. Something Clever
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Merry Christmas, dude.

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  26. SuperOsçarBaby
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Best replacement for wisdom next week?? 4.5m defender

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    1. roscola
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      From the week after onwards, Demel makes a lot of sense.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        O'Brien more so, now.

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        1. SuperOsçarBaby
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          already have him

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      2. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Hey you....you posted a WC team yest afternoon but i wasn't with on my laptop so couldn't comment on your Suarez/Torres selections.

        I was going to WC on 1 Jan as soon as Gw 21 kicks off, but after a DZ discussion thismorning I might put it off until gw 23 is out the way.

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  27. cylus11 ( Manager) - Russia…
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Sess or Snodgrass
    Cameron or Ridgewell

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    1. Dhanesh Prabhu
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      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      snodgrass and cameron

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    2. Pinoche
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Sess and Cam.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I agree.

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  28. The Finnisher
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    So who has seen 'Saving Private Ryan' and "The Pursuit of Happiness" ?

    Which would you recommend for a 20 year old guy and girl?

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    1. Something Clever
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Guy and girl together? Saving Ryan is by far the superior film, but pretty harrowing. The Pursuit of Happiness is a tear jerker, but with a nice, fuzzy happy ending.

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      1. The Finnisher
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Just friends though 😆

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    2. Ryan
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      The Pursuit of Happiness is a nice hard warming tale I'd vouch for that.

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      1. Something Clever
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        'Hard warming tale'. You got the other version then...

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        1. Ryan
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          11 years, 3 months ago

          *heart lol, that was an honest mistake

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    3. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Saving Ryan's Privates.

      She will be all over you.

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      1. Something Clever
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Or 'Shaving' Ryan's Privates II. The second coming.

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      2. The Finnisher
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        *Shaving

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        1. The Finnisher
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          and unlike a certain South African, I am loyal to my girlfriend 😉

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          1. Christina.
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            11 years, 3 months ago

            Who says I'm not loyal to my gf?

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            1. The Finnisher
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Your wife.

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              1. Something Clever
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                🙂

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              2. Christina.
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 3 months ago

                If my gf is my mother in law does it make it any better?

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    4. teddy.
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      *Happyness

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      1. The Finnisher
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        😆 I thought it was a typo on the TV Guide

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        1. teddy.
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Nah, it's a misspelling within the film that's "quoted" in the title.

          It's a great film. One of my faves. Private Ryan is a classic too.

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