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The Captain Poll – Gameweek 27

It’s a two-horse race at the top of this week’s Captain Poll so far, with Robin Van Persie edging Theo Walcott into second spot by 34% to 31% ahead of the weekend deadline. The Dutchman has already topped the Poll on 15 occasions already this term; 13 more than any other player, with his average across those fixtures working out at 6.46, or 12.92 with the armband attached. We take a look at the votes cast so and analyse main protagonists’ respective fixtures.

Robin Van Persie

Many have concerns over his game time but, having been handed a brief second-half sub appearance in Monday’s FA Cup win over Reading, the Dutchman will be far from fatigued heading to Loftus Road this weekend. Van Persie will then have a seven day break before United’s next game, at home to Norwich –the Canaries clash comes three days before the second leg of the Champions League showdown with Real Madrid; if Sir Alex Ferguson were to consider the possibility of omitting him from the first XI, it would surely be next weekend.

Harry Redknapp’s side have racked up three back-to-back clean sheets at home, though, keeping out Spurs and City –intriguingly, QPR are one of just two teams Van Persie has yet to pick up attacking returns against this term. With a goal, assist or bonus in each of his last six on the road – in a run that harvested 46 points, or 7.6 ppg – Van Persie’s owners will be confident he can replicate Michu’s 18 point haul against the R’s in the previous Gameweek. Bearing in mind Wayne Rooney is unlikely to feature, according to reports, the Dutchman’s contribution will be more crucial than ever.

Theo Walcott

Fielded up front for the Gunners’ disappointing defeat at the hands of Bayern in midweek, Walcott is expected to shift back to the flank, affording Olivier Giroud the chance to lead the line once again. Despite Arsenal’s recent woes, Villa’s dire defence offers Walcott plenty hope – Paul Lambert’s side have conceded in each of their last 10 and have shipped 15 goals in their last four on the road, with Brad Guzan beaten at least twice in each of that quartet of matches.

Walcott has scored or assisted in nine of his last 10 – an incredible run of consistency – and has served up double figures in three of his previous seven at the Emirates. Giroud could be a real differential contender, though. The Frenchman has produced double figures in two of the last three at the Emirates but with Arsene Wenger’s side low on morale, has just 2% of the votes cast so far, with Santi Cazorla selected by 1%

Gareth Bale

The Tottenham winger rolls up to West Ham on Monday evening in scintillating form. Bale has scored four times in the last three Gameweeks and has registered back-to-back double figure hauls – indeed, five of his seven sets of double figures have been on the road so far, a clear indication of his propensity for points away from White Hart Lane.

With a brace in the first leg of the Europa League win over Lyon, Bale (who has received 17% of the votes) has scored all of Spurs’ last six goals and is up against a Hammers side with a single clean sheet in the last nine Gameweeks. Sam Allardyce’s side could be buoyed by the return of James Collins and have been fairly resilient at home – they have conceded more than a single goal in just three of their 13 fixtures at Upton Park.

Dimitar Berbatov

The Bulgarian has just 2% of the votes cast ahead of a home clash with Stoke. Berbatov has decent form at the Cottage in recent weeks, having scored or assisted in three of the last four in front of his own fans but a move to “the hole” last time out, affording Hugo Rodallega to lead the line against Norwich, is a real concern. Stoke’s recent defensive record boosts Berbatov’s appeal, though; the Potters are without a clean sheet in eight matches now.

Moussa Sissoko

Newcastle’s January acquisition has hit the ground running, with attacking returns in all three of his appearances. Sissoko squares up to Southampton at St James’ Park next and will be looking to replicate the home debut display against Chelsea which harvested a 15 point return. The Saints are no easy touch, though; you’d need to go back to Gameweek 10 to find the last time they were beaten by more than a single goal and arrive on Tyneside having swept aside City. Nevertheless, there’s been a definite upturn in form since a host of new arrivals and even Papiss Cisse has earned 1% of votes, despite scoring two home goals all season.

Other Contenders

Sergio Aguero has accrued just 1% of the votes cast ahead of City’s clash with Chelsea. Aguero has been in decent form, though; his last five starts have produced three goals and a pair of assists, with two sets of double figures also thrown in.

As Everton prepare to travel to Norwich, Marouane Fellaini has received just 1% of the votes. The Belgian has scored in just one of his last eight appearances, though, and with the Canaries conceding just once in their last three, he’ll need to step up if he’s to return to scoring ways.

A mere 1% have opted for Juan Mata as Chelsea travel to City. Having been handed a brief sub role against Wigan last time out, though, he will surely start this one – Mata has produced three sets of double figures in his last five road trips, scoring or assisting in each of them.

Rickie Lambert is another who has earned a surprisingly low 1%. The Southampton forward travels to Newcastle with a superb away record – he has scored in five of his last six on the road and with the Magpies registering one clean sheet in their last five at St James’ Park, Lambert’s owners will be confident of further returns.

Edin Dzeko and Romelu Lukaku are further down the list, despite some solid displays of late. The City forward has started six of the last seven and has scored in five of those first XI appearances ahead of the visit of Chelsea, while Lukaku welcomes Sunderland to the Hawthorns having scored or assisted in five of the last six Gameweeks. As his display at Anfield in the previous match showed, the Belgian is more than capable of producing even if handed a sub role.

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  1. J0E
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    TW or any council members around?

    Just to say that I've been convinced to join the doubles competition and am in the process of confirming a partnership with Fuzzy Warbles.

    Few quick questions

    I've never joined FPL mid season before....do you still get unlimited transfers in the first week you join it?

    When's the deadline again to register with you...is it still gameweek 30 deadline?

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    1. Lateriser 12
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      Before the GW30 deadline yes.

      U do get unlimited transfers yes.

      One team co managed by two people.

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    2. tw
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      i'm around.

      great! looking forward to that partnership :D.

      you get unlimited transfers the first week you join. only 100m budget though so it'll be tricky.

      gw 30 is the first gw of the competition

      here's all the details/rules of the competition, with a link to the registration form:
      http://uefacouncil.wordpress.com/2013/02/15/doubles-national-tournament/

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    3. Billy Gilmore
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      Yes, WC in your first week, just like preseason.

      Yep, GW30.

      P.S. Good to see Fuzzy back 😀

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    4. J0E
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      Ok, looks like setting up a team after gwk 29 would be better. £££ would help by doing it early, but its a missing game, rotation nightmare prior to that and could prove tricky to manage.

      I quite like the idea of going for cheap differentials with promise anyway.

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      1. tw
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        agreed on all accounts

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    5. Bootsy: Snoddy's Reven…
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      Hey Jonty,
      Off topic...
      Hard luck in the Cup.
      We have very similar teams, except you had the better team.
      It was just pure luck that Enrique exploded out of nowhere and got me over the line, just...
      I would have bought GJohnson if I had the funds, but too poor!
      Luck plays a huge role in the cups...

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      1. J0E
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        my wealth was my downfall this year. I too would have bought Enrique if I wasn't so flushed.

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  2. JapBen
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    Anyone else thinking QPR v Man U will be quite a tight game with Man U probably winning by just the one goal? I wouldn't be surprised by a 1-0, 2-1 scoreline or even a draw whereas I expect Arsenal to have a much easier time of it at Villa. With regards to captaincy the problem being that Arsenal do have a few players that could score whereas now Rooney is out Man U only really have RVP

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    1. New Ghost
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      I think it'll be tight. QPR have parked the bus against bigger clubs this season. And it's worked.

      But it's dangerous to second guess Van Bracie.

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    2. Gobigorgohome
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      Robin Van Persie can score against any team. He does not care whether it's tight defence or not actually 😀

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    3. isacki: full casual
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      I think it'll be tight as well. But not confident Arsenal will thrash Villa necessarily, Villa are a team that can play very good football in flashes (sometimes entire games - see Pool 1 Villa 3) but generally lack confidence. A bit like us.

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      1. JapBen
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        So basically who to captain this week is a toin coss as both Walcott and RVP could have massive hauls this GW or fail as captain choices

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        1. isacki: full casual
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          I guess I haven't helped much 😆

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  3. TorresMagic™
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    Leagues Update!

    FPL Open : 432 entered, 256 spots, 256th spot @ 18,561th.

    Elite 64 : 261 entered, 64 spots, 64th spot @ 1,109th.

    Millionaire Club : 91 qualified. Going to cap at 200 entries, then opening when teams get knocked out until GW35.

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  4. Lanley Staurel
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    Still in the FPL cup. Down to last 4000 odd but my next opponent is in 1.4 millionth place!! What are the odds I'm going out?

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    1. Lateriser 12
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      All depends on the team.

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        Don't lie, LS wins for sure.

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    2. Damo.
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      50/50

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    3. heco87
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      1.4m means nothing - he set his team up in GW5

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      1. Lanley Staurel
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        Aye just seen that.

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  5. La Roja
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    Captain Poll

    a) RVP (Reliable, vs bottom of league, on peno's too)

    b) Theo (very consistent, villa is poor but can perform well on away games every now and then, arsenal is lack of confidence right now)

    c) Bale (Form of his life, yesterday looked average, Wham desperately needs a point or 3)

    Leaaning towards RVP

    And u?

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    1. Lateriser 12
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      RVP for me. All great shouts, but i am just more comfortable with Robin. Only person i would captain otherwise is Giroud, if i had him.

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    2. New Ghost
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      Walcott C
      Van Persie VC

      Tempted by Bale as well because he's playing on Monday.

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    3. Axle11
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      hard choice.
      currently i'd stick with Bale, and vice RvP.

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    4. NABIL - FPL otai
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      currently on Wally, but RVP will have it if Rooney is confirmed out. or is it confirmed already?

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    5. tw
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      theo > rvp > bale

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    6. Doolittle
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      Was completely torn, but I think I've eliminated Bale as an option (based on very little really). Completely undecided between Walcott and RVP; currently on Walcott, but I'm changing my mind every 5 minutes.

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    7. Gobigorgohome
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      RVP confirmed 🙂

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  6. NABIL - FPL otai
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    which one is better for me come GW29?

    A) DDG – Davies – Silva

    B) Bego (might play Bunn against SOT) – Evans – Michu

    if A is the answer, i will do Gerrard > Silva now & Bego > DDG next week.

    if B is the answer, I will do Gerrard > Fellaini now, Davies > Evans next week & Fellaini > Michu later.

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    1. Lateriser 12
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      B

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      1. NABIL - FPL otai
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        thanks LR. But i will get mad if City run riot this week and Silva heavily involved.

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        1. New Ghost
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          Be prepared to get furious. 😉

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          1. NABIL - FPL otai
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            arghh, this is the most difficult decision i have to make this season. if only i still have kun, whom i sold for "due-for-goals" papiss. screw me already.

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        2. Lateriser 12
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          Its Chelsea. One can take chances. Also, Silva i don't like as an FPL asset.

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    2. La Roja
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      b

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      1. NABIL - FPL otai
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        that guy, la roja. that guy is hard to resist.

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        1. La Roja
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          erm, which dude mate?

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          1. NABIL - FPL otai
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            michu, of course.

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            1. La Roja
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              got him from the day 1

              He's defines my season!

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    3. tw
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      B. but just hope that evans isn't rested next week....

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      1. NABIL - FPL otai
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        here's hoping that SAF won't do a Rafa!

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  7. Doolittle
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    Super-Balotelli around? We still need to register for the doubles.

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  8. Lateriser 12
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    If O Brien does start, Demel will make way yes?

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    1. NABIL - FPL otai
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      i'd think so. o'brien is always a starter when fit.

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  9. Tommytour
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    Bego or Fed this week?

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    1. Lateriser 12
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      Fed

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  10. Demí
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    ‏@whufc_official
    Big Sam: "Joey O'Brien is joining in training today, James Collins has been training the last few days too."

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    1. Demí
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      ‏@whufc_official
      Big Sam: "George McCartney is joining in for the first time today so the squad is looking fit and strong."

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      1. Lateriser 12
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        Uh oh

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        1. isacki: full casual
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          Demel was the first guy I took out of my WC...

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      2. New Ghost
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        McCartney down to 3.8.

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      3. La Roja
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        it doesn't look like demel would start then, not good

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      4. Gobigorgohome
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        Oh My God! here Demel owner 🙁

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    2. RamaJama
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      Is "in training today" enough for O'Brien to be started this week?

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  11. Damo.
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    Big Sam: "Joey O'Brien is joining in training today, James Collins has been training the last few days too."

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  12. ooga booga
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    Im looking at playing my wc

    Fed bunn
    Enrique demel shaw sagna enrique
    Mata michu theo bale punch
    Sturridge suarez rvp

    1 ft

    Think its worth it?

    What are the chances of a dgw in gw29? If so what teams?

    Cheers

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    1. tw
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      save it!

      blank gw's in gw 29. dgw later. possible for eve-ars che-ful mci-wig mun-whu

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      1. ooga booga
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        Cheers. What would you take a hit this week?

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        1. tw
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          what's your defense? you put two enriques on there....

          and probably not. i'd just do suarez to giroud/lambert

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    2. Doolittle
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      Save it

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  13. TorresMagic™
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    Good comeback from Australia. 🙂

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    1. Lateriser 12
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      Lucky. Clarke was out.

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        Didn't see that.

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        1. Lateriser 12
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          Bat and pad. Just before tea. Very clear. Very lucky.

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          1. TorresMagic™
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            Why isn't the Referral System in use?

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            1. Lateriser 12
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              BCCI against it..

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              1. TorresMagic™
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                Stands for?

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                1. Billy Gilmore
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                  Board of Control for Cricket in India

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                  1. TorresMagic™
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                    I see. Silly Indians. 🙂

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      2. Billy Gilmore
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        We know whose fault it is that you can't review it...

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    2. Billy Gilmore
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      Holy Moises 🙂

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        Should be playing football.

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  14. La Roja
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    Question:

    with no FT would you take a hit for Demel?

    Mig

    Demel, Clyne, Cashley, Rmartin

    Mata, Bale, Theo, Noble

    Rvp, Lambert

    Subs: Suarez, Michu, Davies

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    1. tw
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      no

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    2. Lateriser 12
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      If your sub makes sense long term, yes.

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  15. King Nil Miss ✩
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    "Bale was far less terrifying in France(...) "

    Left out watching Tottenham for the thriller in Stamford Bridge, does this have any meaning for those who watched Tottenham?

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    1. King Nil Miss ✩
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      🙄

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      1. King Nil Miss ✩
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        I´ll ask this way

        did anyone saw the Tottenham game? How was Bale?

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    2. Demí
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      Just means Lyon dealt with him well. After they scored, they just wanted to sit back, and defend deep. Denying Spurs(and Bale) space to play. It was pretty effective. Bale still got shots away as he always does. Wouldn't read much into it

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      1. King Nil Miss ✩
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        Was thinking he was starting to miss some gaz... maybe not.

        Thank you!

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  16. RamaJama
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    O'Brien or Davies out for Evans?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      Depends on numbers this week. 1 plays, 1 doesn't.

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      1. RamaJama
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        Yeah, thinking long term

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          How often would you play either? Rather Davies over O'Brien without looking at fixs but Swans have some hard ones I think.

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    2. RamaJama
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      Swansea:
      Blank
      Newcastle (H)
      West Brom (A)
      Arsenal (H)
      Tottenham (H)
      Norwich (A)
      Wigan (A)
      Southampton (H)
      Chelsea (A)
      Man City (H)
      Man Utd (A)
      Fulham (H)

      WHU:
      Tottenham (H)
      Stoke City (A)
      Blank
      Chelsea (A)
      West Brom (H)
      Liverpool (A)
      Southampton (A)
      Wigan (H)
      Man City (A)
      Newcastle (H)
      Everton (A)
      Reading (H)

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  17. Blue Lion
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    I am changing my captain again. 😛
    @Torresmagic...Do u have any problem? 😆

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      Your team, do what you want. Just keep us posted.

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      1. Blue Lion
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        OK Sir.
        Cheers! 🙂

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    2. La Roja
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      Knock yourself out mate.

      You changing your nick name to shitty one's everytime, why not to change the captainto shitty one's?

      😆

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      1. Blue Lion
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        Not this time mate. I have got only Zabaleta from that shitty team. 😆

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  18. gunnerlover
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    Anyone know if there's a scout cast today?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      Not on.

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  19. tw
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    LR, surprised you think giroud is a better (c) option than RVP but walcott isn't....

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    1. Lateriser 12
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      Wow, you really aren't aware of my bias are you? :p

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      1. Billy Gilmore
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        He dismisses it because of your 'relationship' "P

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        1. Billy Gilmore
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          😛 *

          Epic smilie fail 😳

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      2. tw
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        i'm aware, but i just find it odd as giroud and walcott are playing the same team and it is likely that walcott will be supplying giroud for his goals

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        1. Lateriser 12
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          Read what you typed. That is exactly why i prefer Giroud as an option.

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          1. tw
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            walcott can score too you know! in fact, theo has scored more this season in the epl than giroud or any other arsenal player....

            but if you fancy giroud to do so well, and walcott will be supplying him with passes/crosses then walcott will get a fair number of assists so why don't you rate walcott over rvp?

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            1. Lateriser 12
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              I don't know..instinct..

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      3. TorresMagic™
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        It's past 1.30am, TW should be in bed.

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  20. Lateriser 12
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    Migs
    Demel Wilson Evans Clyne
    Mata Bale Walcott Gaston
    RVP Kun

    How many do you reckon will start? 9?

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    1. La Roja
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      9 or 10 max imo. Have a sneaky feeling that Wilson will start

      but again captain decision is crucial, wouldn't worry about it LR

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    2. NABIL - FPL otai
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      10. demel is a big risk. clyne is a slight one.

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      1. La Roja
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        😯

        clyne is a slight risk??

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    3. New Ghost
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      8.

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  21. Q
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    Giroud or Lambert

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    1. Lateriser 12
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      Probable blank might swing it in Lamber's favor

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    2. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Lambert

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

      depends on how many players with possible blanks you've got. i've gone giroud for a one week punt and then will probably shift to lambert but i only had 3 players with potential blanks

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  22. gers23
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Torn between Aguero, Cisse and Giroud... I already have Walcott so should that rule out Giroud?

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Get the one you think will score the most. Cisse is the only confirmed GW29 player though.

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      1. gers23
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Il be swapping them back out for Suarez next week anyway

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        1. tw
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          if that's the case then go giroud

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        2. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          Look at goalscorer odds then...

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    2. Tommyg
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Yes. And cisse for me.

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    3. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      depends on rest of ur team

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    4. tw
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      what's the rest of your team?

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

      Tough choice this..If you don't have any pressing issues in your team go Giroud or else Cisse/Kun depending on how your team will be affected by the blanks.

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    6. Candidate
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Giroud vs Villa at home, decent stats, certain starter so I don't see a reason why doubling up won't be a good idea.

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  23. Ruudy Van
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    If you could have any defender in to ensure you get players out for the next 3 Gameweeks who would it be?

    Harte? Any Newcastle Defender? Not sure who to get, already got Martin, Davies, Demel, Cameron (so struggling) and want to get rid of Glen Johnson.

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    1. tw
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      clyne

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      1. Ruudy Van
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Is that with the hope he'll get a Clean Sheet against QPR? Not worth Coloccini?

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  24. Toonzie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    My team for this gw

    Bego
    Zab - Harte - Demel - Bardsley
    Bale - Mata - Punch - Walcott
    Rvp - Fletch

    Bench: Bunn, Suarez, Michu, Davies

    Taking a -4 hit to replace Bardsley, but for who? 4.6m to spare

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  25. Get up ya bum
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Tried to extract a snippet of info from city and utd about their plans for the postponed games. As expected I got sweet fa out of them 😛
    Worth a try though, Tottenham gave me a valuable bit of info in a previous season that practically ruled out a date that was being speculated about on here

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    1. New Ghost
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      😆

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    2. tw
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      how'd you go about that?

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      1. Get up ya bum
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Carefully worded emails to try and gauge their thoughts. If you just ask flat out then you'll always get the standard "we've yet to decide, check website for news"
        Sad? Yes but anything to stay ahead of the pack right? 😛

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  26. Demí
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Chris Young ‏@YoungSunEcho
    Danny Rose back with Spurs for treatment. Ruled out tomorrow, Catts also unlikely to play

    O’Neill added: “Carlos is properly fit now and that’s fine.
    http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/spurs-take-sunderland-loan-ace-rose-back-1-5434261

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    1. tw
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      cheers Demi!

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  27. v12w12
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Who should a I take for Sagna?

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    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      santon? dawson?

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    2. Efan Ekoku Pops
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      I recognise all the words, but not in that order. Who to bring in for Sagna? I'm asking myself the same question and might gamble on a Newcastle defender.

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      1. v12w12
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers fellas

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  28. GoonerByron
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Looks like I'm going to be playing with 9 players this week 🙁

    De Gea
    Pearce Clichy STaylor ?Demel?
    Walcott Mata Fellaini ?Guthrie?
    RVP Aguero

    Federici !Enrique! !Michu! !Sturridge!

    0FT, 0.0 in the bank 🙁

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    1. New Ghost
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      Why is Afro a doubt?

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      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 1 month ago

        He's not...

        The ? surround the doubtful players... 😉

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        1. New Ghost
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 1 month ago

          Oh there you go. 🙂

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    2. faux_C
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 1 month ago

      On the bright side, Demel and Guthrie not playing probably only loses you 3-4 points 😀

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  29. faux_C
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Looking good?

    -------------------Bego---------------------
    ----------Harte---Zab--Azpi---------------
    Fellaini-Mata-Bale-Sissoko-Walcott(c)
    -------------Ruiz-----Podolski-------------

    (Fed, Suarez, GJ, Davies)

    I'd like to get rid of Ruiz, maybe for Kone, but would need hits, so it'll have to wait. (The plan is Davies to Wilson and Ruiz to Kone next week for -4).

    Slightly concerned about Podolski's playing time lately (though luckily his no-show last week brought Azpi's 10 points off the bench!), but there doesn't seem much I can do.

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  30. gers23
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 1 month ago

    Begovic

    Samba Martin Pearce

    Bale Mata Walcott Fellaini

    Rvp Suarez Pog

    Bunn Demel Michu Davies

    0.6 in bank and 2 FTs......What to do lol?

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