March
17

Scout Notes – Gameweek 30 – Saturday

Filed under: Scout Notes - Posted by: Paul

Christian Benteke and Rickie Lambert are amongst the goals as Villa and Southampton grab vital wins to boost their chances of survival. Wayne Rooney is United’s match-winner against Reading, Robin Van Persie, Theo Walcott and Michu continue to struggle, Marouane Fellaini and Steven Pienaar are both set to serve two-match suspensions, while Luis Suarez is one booking away from joining the Everton pair on the sidelines.

Midfield Headache for Moyes
Having picked up his ninth caution of the season in last weekend’s FA Cup defeat at the hands of Wigan, Marouane Fellaini was one of five players teetering on the brink of a two-match ban. The Belgian had to navigate four games without a further caution but lasted a mere eight minutes in yesterday’s win over City before incurring the referee’s wrath – although he will now skip the upcoming home clash against Stoke and trip to Tottenham, Fellaini will now be available for the Toffees double Gameweek 33. With David Moyes’ side entertaining QPR before making their way to the Emirates, the Belgian can be expected to receive plenty extra investment once his ban is done, with an assist against Roberto Mancini’s men meaning he has produced returns in three of his last five.

Steven Pienaar also added to the Toffees woes yesterday. A pair of yellows earned the South African his second sending off of the season – as a result, he is also set to sit on the sidelines for the next two matches. The likes of Steven Naismith and Bryan Oviedo seem the likeliest to benefit from the duo’s absence, though Victor Anichebe could move to the role in “the hole”, allowing Nikica Jelavic to return to the lone forward position.

Benteke Produces Once Again
Yet again, Christian Benteke was amongst the goals as Paul Lambert’s side registered a third victory in five to continue their climb up the table. Having notched in crucial wins over West Ham and Reading in recent weeks, the Belgian was at it again yesterday – his 81st minute clincher against QPR saw the midlanders move six points clear of the drop zone and helped him to an eight goal in 10 matches.

With home games against Liverpool and Fulham in the next three, the bandwagon shows no sign of easing up as Benteke goes from strength to strength, highlighting the potential for Fantasy points afforded by clubs in the relegation dog fight. Elsewhere for Lambert’s side, Andreas Weimann is looking a viable option for those Fantasy managers on the hunt for a cut-price forward option. The Austrian grabbed a goal and assist in the 3-2 triumph and continues a recent rise to form which has seen him score or assist in three of the last four – coming in at 5.0 in FPL, he has started each of the last six on the flank and looks a key part of Lambert’s side right now.

Townsend’s Cup-Price Appeal
Moved to the left of a front three as Harry Redknapp made the surprise decision to drop Junior Hoilett, QPR’s on loan winger was amongst the points again in yesterday’s Villa Park defeat. Having produced a goal and pair of assists last time out, Townsend proved his Gameweek 29 exploits weren’t a one-off by notching the visitors’ second in the 3-2 loss and it seems that regardless of Redknapp’s formation, his game time is looking guaranteed. Coming in at just 4.4 in FPL, and with Fulham, Wigan and Reading in the next five, he can be expected to earn plenty new owners over the international break as the R’s look to get back to winning ways.

Lambert Ends Home Drought
Sold by over 83,000 FPL managers heading into the home game with Liverpool, Southampton’s top scorer was back amongst the goals after a brief two-game blank. Surprisingly, most of Lambert’s success has arrived on the road this season, though – indeed, yesterday’s strike was the first time he has found the net at St Mary’s since the Gameweek 14 win over Norwich, with just two assists produced over his previous six home appearances. Looking at Lambert’s schedule, it’s likely many will snap him up over the international fortnight – while a home clash against Chelsea may lessen his appeal, the Blues may well be under-strength for that one if Rafa Benitez chooses to prioritise the FA Cup Sixth Round replay with United, which takes place two days later. After that, the Saints then face Reading, West Ham and Swansea – games which could well help seal their survival and hand the 13-goal frontman further chance to thrive.

Schneiderlin’s Attacking Appeal
Elsewhere in Mauricio Pochettino’s first-team, the omission of Jason Puncheon was notable once again. The winger has started just one of the last four and with Jay Rodriguez producing a goal and assist from the right flank, the security of starts previously offered by Puncheon under Nigel Adkins looks a distant memory. Frustratingly for Fantasy managers, Rodriguez is classified as a forward and is unlikely to shift Lambert in our thoughts, though Morgan Schneiderlin is a definite alternative – priced at 4.6 in FPL, the central midfielder grabbed the hosts’ opener and has now notched in three of his last six. With maximum bonus also picked up in last week’s goalless draw at Norwich, he looks a real contender for our fifth midfielder and has played every minute of all but two league games this season.

Suarez on the Tightrope
The Uruguayan headed to St Mary’s as a real armband contender for the Gameweek, having racked up three successive sets of double figures. In a hugely frustrating afternoon for Suarez’s owners, he suffered a rare off-day, with Daniel Sturridge providing the assist for Philippe Coutinho’s consolation – furthermore, a last-minute booking took Suarez to nine cautions for the campaign and means he must now avoid picking up a yellow over his next three to avoid an automatic two-match ban. The Red’s upcoming matches looks primed for points and a caution against Villa in Gameweek 31 would be disastrous, with Suarez then missing a home game against West Ham and trip to Reading – if he can avoid another card until after the Gameweek 33 Reading match, the number of cautions required to trigger a ban is extended to 15.

Potters Back in the Clean Sheets
It was a long time coming but Stoke registered their first clean sheet in 12 attempts in a goalless home encounter with West Brom. Tony Pulis continued to tinker with the back-four as Robert Huth served the final match of a three-game ban – Geoff Cameron was moved from last week’s right-back berth to the opposite side of defence, with Marc Wilson continuing at centre-half alongside Ryan Shawcross as Andy Wilkinson dropped out. While Huth looks assured of a return to the heart of defence, Pulis clearly has options: Wilson’s owners will be a little concerned after Cameron was utilised on the left, though the US international’s versatility may see him return to the right at the expense of Ryan Shotton. With Villa, QPR and Norwich in their next five, those who kept faith in the Potters defensive assets will feel a little more confident after seeing Stoke keep the rampaging Romelu Lukaku at bay yesterday.

Gunners Defensive Dilemma
With a home game against Reading up next and a pair of home fixtures on their double Gameweek 33 agenda, Arsenal’s assets are set for significant investment. Yesterday’s lineup handed us much to deliberate, though. Arsene Wenger kept faith in the likes of Lukas Fabianksi and Laurent Koscielny after both impressed in the 2-0 midweek win over Bayern Munich, while Nacho Monreal was afforded a return to left-back. With Wojciech Szczesny, Thomas Vermaelen and Kieran Gibbs all in the mix, and with Bacary Sagna back soon to threaten the game time of Carl Jenkinson, major question marks hang over Arsenal’s defence – all the more frustrating given their increased solidity both in the Allianz Arena and at the Liberty yesterday.

Walcott Blanks Again
Undoubtedly, Theo Walcott will be the top target for many Fantasy managers by the time double Gameweek 33 arrives but the winger is struggling to produce the goods right now. Once again, Walcott failed to find the net – he has now gone five games without scoring in a run that has harvested four wins for Wenger’s side. Indeed, yesterday was the first time Walcott has failed to score or assist when starting a game on the road, having produced returns in each of his previous seven away fixtures when named in the first XI. Intriguingly for Santi Cazorla’s owners, the Spaniard was moved to the role in “the hole” as a result of Jack Wilshere’s injury absence; with Lukas Podolski out with a similar complaint, Wenger handed Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain a rare start on the left flank.

Michu Drought Continues
With Luke Moore dropping to the bench, the Spaniard was shifted back into the lone forward role for the visit of Arsenal. Once again, though, Michu drew a blank, with his stuttering form showing little sign of improving – having notched in 10 of his opening 18 matches, he has now scored in just one of his last 10 appearances and with a massive 49% ownership, his failure is having a significant effect in many a mini league right now. With a home clash against Spurs and trip to Norwich preceding a blank Gameweek 33, many are now contemplating selling on the 8.5 priced midfielder, with squad restructuring a priority for the upcoming doubles.

United Defensive Rotation Concern
Sir Alex Ferguson’s side moved 15 points clear of City with a 1-0 win over Reading earning them a fifth successive clean sheet. Although investment in United’s backline looks a viable tactic, Ferguson’s decision to rest and rotate his defence poses a real headache over the remaining nine games. David De Gea has now started the last 14 and certainly seems the safest option, though if United clinch the title, Ferguson may decide to hand Anders Lindegaard game time between the posts in order to reward the Dane with a Premier League medal – at present, though, this situation is no more than hypothetical.

Nemanja Vidic was the only defender to retain his place from the back-four that lined up against Norwich in the previous league match and while Rio Ferdinand and Jonny Evans are also vying for starts at the heart of the back-four, it seems Ferguson is also willing to alternate the full-back slots, with Chris Smalling and Alexander Buttner ousting Rafael and Patrice Evra from the reckoning. With an FA Cup Sixth Round replay against Chelsea arriving just two days after the Gameweek 31 trip to Sunderland, rotation for the league match could be on the cards again as the United boss battles for silverware on two fronts.

Rooney Steps Up
As Robin Van Persie’s toils continued, Wayne Rooney grabbed the goal for United to maintain his recent rise to prominence. While the Dutchman has now notched in just one of his last six, Rooney has netted five in the same period and is proving key to United’s title bid right now – almost 2.0 cheaper than Van Persie in FPL and with a lowly ownership of just 8%, Rooney is finding his form at a time where his strike partner is severely testing the patience of his 38% owners. Having started all but one league fixture since Gameweek 5, Van Persie seems to be running out of steam and his ownership may well continue to decline at pace – if United get the better of Chelsea in the cup replay, their double Gameweek 33 would also be reduced to a single fixture and may persuade Van Persie owners to look elsewhere in the short-term.

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1,188 Responses to “Scout Notes – Gameweek 30 – Saturday”

  1. March 17 at 12:41 pm

    AGUEROOOOO!!!!! says:

    1-1
    graham
    vaughan
    will do nicely

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    1. March 17 at 12:41 pm

      AGUEROOOOO!!!!! says:

      vaughan o.g

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    2. March 17 at 12:44 pm

      PATRICK IS STAR says:

      My prediction:

      0:2
      Bassong and Kamara goal
      both Snoodgrass assist.

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      1. March 17 at 12:54 pm

        Tortilla.Curtain says:

        Bassong will get a CS and at least one goal because I dropped him for Rafael. You’re welcome…

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    3. March 17 at 12:46 pm

      Berbilly Gilmore says:

      1-0 Mignolet goal

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      1. March 17 at 12:47 pm

        PATRICK IS STAR says:

        you mean own goal? ;)

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    4. March 17 at 12:47 pm

      Milanista says:

      0-1 Turner

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      1. March 17 at 12:58 pm

        Gopher says:

        this

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  2. March 17 at 12:45 pm

    Captain Shirokov says:

    So is anyone gonna post on this page or what?

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    1. March 17 at 12:46 pm

      elniñorules - FFS ICC Champions Trophy 2013 releasing on 18 March 2013. says:

      It was a moment of silence to the RonH of Old.

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  3. March 17 at 12:46 pm

    Laernu ogaitnas says:

    This is the biggest game of the season for us by far. If we win we’re 9 points beyond Wigan and I don’t see us winning any of our four matches after that. CMON THE MACKEMS!!!!!

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    1. March 17 at 12:51 pm

      EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:

      C’mon Norwich.

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      1. March 17 at 12:51 pm

        PATRICK IS STAR says:

        +12

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      2. March 17 at 12:52 pm

        Laernu ogaitnas says:

        :(

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    2. March 17 at 12:52 pm

      Zep - Where's that confounded bridge? says:

      Good luck today, Unreal…

      Btw, I hereby request you join my team in the ICC trophy comp..

      I’l be representing India as captain… and I want you in my team…

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      1. March 17 at 12:53 pm

        Laernu ogaitnas says:

        What is ICC? Sorry for my ignorance…

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        1. March 17 at 12:53 pm

          Laernu ogaitnas says:

          Oh and good luck to you too :D

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          1. March 17 at 12:57 pm

            Zep - Where's that confounded bridge? says:

            It’s a comp we’re doing in the last few weeks on FPL…

            Kinda like a big h2h with 11 players in a team like cricket…

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            1. March 17 at 12:58 pm

              elniñorules - FFS ICC Champions Trophy 2013 releasing on 18 March 2013. says:

              Zep….not yet buddy :) Check your email.

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              1. March 17 at 12:59 pm

                Zep - Where's that confounded bridge? says:

                Yep, I got that email after I posted this… :oops:

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            2. March 17 at 1:00 pm

              Laernu ogaitnas says:

              Ok well if you need me I’d be glad to team up! :)

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              1. March 17 at 1:05 pm

                Zep - Where's that confounded bridge? says:

                Good man

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  4. March 17 at 12:46 pm

    Optimus says:

    .

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    1. March 17 at 12:47 pm

      Berbilly Gilmore says:

      You’re Abhishek!? 8O

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      1. March 17 at 12:47 pm

        Milanista says:

        :shock: :lol:

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      2. March 17 at 12:48 pm

        Laernu ogaitnas says:

        8O

        hand —-> ass

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        1. March 17 at 12:48 pm

          Berbilly Gilmore says:

          Maybe it was never Abhishek’s hand!

          8O

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      3. March 17 at 12:48 pm

        Optimus says:

        / nope 2 hands in view

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        1. March 17 at 12:48 pm

          Optimus says:

          ^fail

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        2. March 17 at 12:48 pm

          Milanista says:

          I can only see 1 / ;)

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        3. March 17 at 12:49 pm

          Berbilly Gilmore says:

          :lol: :lol:

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  5. March 17 at 12:46 pm

    Joga Bonito says:

    Anybody remember owning NOW 33?

    Just wiki’d it as I remember it being good… Oh my days there are some tunes on there.

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    1. March 17 at 12:48 pm

      EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:

      I owned Rap Attack.

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      1. March 17 at 12:49 pm

        Joga Bonito says:

        CD 1 is out of this world. When music was music ;)

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      2. March 17 at 12:49 pm

        Back to Back Ballacks says:

        +1
        ONYX FTW ;-)

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        1. March 17 at 12:56 pm

          EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:

          Ahhh the memories are all flooding back now :cool:

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    2. March 17 at 12:48 pm

      Towelie says:

      I have no idea what you’re talking about

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      1. March 17 at 12:51 pm

        Joga Bonito says:

        How old are you and where are you from? (this isn’t me trying to chat you up)

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        1. March 17 at 12:53 pm

          Towelie says:

          You’re trying to chat me up

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          1. March 17 at 12:53 pm

            Joga Bonito says:

            OK you’ve sussed me out. I’m trying to use my love for late 90′s music to endear you to me. Guilty as charged.

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    3. March 17 at 12:50 pm

      Joga Bonito says:

      There’s a traick with Prince Naseem on it :|

      • 0 replies
       
  6. March 17 at 12:47 pm

    Towelie says:

    If Fletcher doesn’t score today I’m going to rage quit my mini league

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    1. March 17 at 12:48 pm

      Berbilly Gilmore says:

      Here’s a link for your convenience…

      http://fantasy.premierleague.com/my-leagues/

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    2. March 17 at 12:49 pm

      EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:

      Link?

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      1. March 17 at 12:51 pm

        Towelie says:

        To what?

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        1. March 17 at 12:53 pm

          EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:

          Your mini league innit.

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  7. March 17 at 12:47 pm

    Count Of Monte Hristo - "Corner the market, then raise the price. Simple economics" (Heisenberg, 2009) says:

    Based on the work rate of Reading and the way they managed to only lose 1-0 at OT should we really be getting excited at the prospect of Arsenal players for next week?

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    1. March 17 at 12:48 pm

      Laernu ogaitnas says:

      Oh yes (said in Churchill the Dog voice)

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    2. March 17 at 12:48 pm

      Captain Shirokov says:

      We really shouldn’t, but we will anyway.

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    3. March 17 at 12:49 pm

      Milanista says:

      Ohhh Santi Cazorlaaaaaa

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    4. March 17 at 12:50 pm

      Kostja says:

      Arsenal with everything to play for, and United going through the motions is not the same thing. And as granny pointed out yesterday thrashings have not come at a consistant rate. So it could be a different reading next GW.

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    5. March 17 at 12:51 pm

      Back to Back Ballacks says:

      United were shit, not the other way around.

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      1. March 17 at 12:52 pm

        Kostja says:

        +1

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      2. March 17 at 1:14 pm

        Rafabio says:

        This, plus ARS actually have something to fight for still; fourth spot. The title is United’s…

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    6. March 17 at 12:53 pm

      GreennRed says:

      Arsenal’s attacking form better than United methinks.

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  8. March 17 at 12:49 pm

    Giggs Boson says:

    The depressing fact of life: http://i.imgur.com/rkp6zSL.jpg :D

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    1. March 17 at 12:51 pm

      Laernu ogaitnas says:

      I like this Giggsy :)

      It’s very true…but depressing. But let’s have fun while we are here!

      YEAH!

      :)

      x

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      1. March 17 at 12:54 pm

        Giggs Boson says:

        Ok, let’s have fun ;) http://i.imgur.com/O5MLEIV.gif
        x

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        1. March 17 at 12:56 pm

          Laernu ogaitnas says:

          8O

          :)

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        2. March 17 at 12:58 pm

          Carrick deserves more bonus points says:

          who is that?

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          1. March 17 at 12:59 pm

            Berbilly Gilmore says:

            *waits for GB’s google image gif*

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            1. March 17 at 1:03 pm

              Giggs Boson says:

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              1. March 17 at 1:04 pm

                Berbilly Gilmore says:

                :D

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          2. March 17 at 1:04 pm

            Giggs Boson says:

            Jenna-Louise Coleman.

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        3. March 17 at 1:03 pm

          Zep - Where's that confounded bridge? says:

          It’s hard not to fall in love with this gif…

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    2. March 17 at 12:53 pm

      Towelie says:

      Are you a student?

      • 1 reply
       
      1. March 17 at 12:54 pm

        Giggs Boson says:

        Yeah :)

        • 2 replies
         
        1. March 17 at 12:55 pm

          Towelie says:

          Studying?

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          1. March 17 at 12:56 pm

            Giggs Boson says:

            Meant to be.

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        2. March 17 at 12:56 pm

          Crouch Potato says:

          Ye have a great life, you lot!

          • 0 replies
           
    3. March 17 at 12:53 pm

      Bowstring the Trout says:

      Tell me about it. Dissertation, thesis and 2 assignments to do in the next 3 weeks :?

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      1. March 17 at 12:56 pm

        Giggs Boson says:

        21,000 words of project report
        Build a Robot Air Hockey System
        Lab assessment
        30 page essay
        Exam revision

        All for 5 weeks time 8-)

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        1. March 17 at 12:57 pm

          Bowstring the Trout says:

          Ugh horrible, although that Robot Air Hockey one sounds pretty fun :P … having said that I said the same thing about my thesis… who thought chilling out in a pub for a whole summer would have its downsides :?

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          1. March 17 at 12:59 pm

            Carrick deserves more bonus points says:

            anthropologist?

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            1. March 17 at 1:01 pm

              Bowstring the Trout says:

              Correct! Great guess!

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        2. March 17 at 12:57 pm

          EpicFAIL - AVFC <3 says:

          + plan for GW33

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        3. March 17 at 1:00 pm

          Count Of Monte Hristo - "Corner the market, then raise the price. Simple economics" (Heisenberg, 2009) says:

          How are you managing all that workload and being on here? That is some serious work.

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          1. March 17 at 1:02 pm

            Giggs Boson says:

            Split window and multiple tabs. Although i must admit i’m not doing enough work.

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        4. March 17 at 1:02 pm

          Count Of Monte Hristo - "Corner the market, then raise the price. Simple economics" (Heisenberg, 2009) says:

          21,000 words seems ridiculously long for a project report?

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          1. March 17 at 1:05 pm

            Giggs Boson says:

            Computer Science is a bitch. The limit is 35,000 words or 70 pages. My supervisor wants me to get 25,000 words.

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            1. March 17 at 1:06 pm

              Berbilly Gilmore says:

              Individual?

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              1. March 17 at 1:07 pm

                Giggs Boson says:

                Yes :)

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                1. March 17 at 1:09 pm

                  Berbilly Gilmore says:

                  Ouch!

                  My 4th year honours project is a group of 4, with 100 page minimum…

                  Will probably end up reading 1000′s of pages of other articles though 8O

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                  1. March 17 at 1:11 pm

                    Count Of Monte Hristo - "Corner the market, then raise the price. Simple economics" (Heisenberg, 2009) says:

                    Group work can get messy when you have so many different styles of writing and trying to piece it altogether.

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                  2. March 17 at 1:13 pm

                    Berbilly Gilmore says:

                    It helps that we’ve been doing group reports for 3 years now, but I know what you mean.

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                  3. March 17 at 1:14 pm

                    Berbilly Gilmore says:

                    *with the same group

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            2. March 17 at 1:07 pm

              Count Of Monte Hristo - "Corner the market, then raise the price. Simple economics" (Heisenberg, 2009) says:

              A 25,000 word bomb is more important than a 35,000 spraff.

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      2. March 17 at 12:57 pm

        Count Of Monte Hristo - "Corner the market, then raise the price. Simple economics" (Heisenberg, 2009) says:

        A thesis and a dissertation in the same subject?

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        1. March 17 at 1:03 pm

          Bowstring the Trout says:

          Nah, thesis is on the linguistics of a Dublin pub. And my Dissertation is on St. Aquinas’ views on life taking…. fun :P

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          1. March 17 at 1:03 pm

            Bowstring the Trout says:

            Anthropology and Philosophy

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            1. March 17 at 1:09 pm

              Count Of Monte Hristo - "Corner the market, then raise the price. Simple economics" (Heisenberg, 2009) says:

              I know a dissertation and thesis can sometimes be used as a loose term to describe the same thing. Are the differences between yours subtle or not?

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    4. March 17 at 12:55 pm

      Zep - Where's that confounded bridge? says:

      Ah man that is so true…

      Haven’t quite experienced the third one, but spent way too long in the 4th one…

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  9. March 17 at 12:56 pm

    Zaar says:

    Michu to who?
    Have Mata, Bale, Walcott and Sissoko
    Thinking Townsend and go with 3-4-3 formation

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    1. March 17 at 1:05 pm

      GreennRed says:

      Coutinho

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    2. March 17 at 1:15 pm

      Rafabio says:

      Townsend or Couthino

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  10. March 17 at 12:56 pm

    In Like Flynn says:

    Maloney or Kone for the rest of the season? This is for a limited transfer game.

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    1. March 17 at 12:59 pm

      Kostja says:

      If there are still 3 striker spots than no Kone

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      1. March 17 at 1:01 pm

        In Like Flynn says:

        Different scoring Kostja. Also includes FA Cup games. Both count as forwards in it.

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        1. March 17 at 1:02 pm

          Kostja says:

          Of both forwards than Kone. He will score more goals for sure if that helps

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          1. March 17 at 1:04 pm

            In Like Flynn says:

            Thanks.

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  11. March 17 at 12:58 pm

    Laernu ogaitnas says:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkrO9PnC2ew

    Of Montreal – We were Born the Mutants again with Leafling

    You will enjoy this

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    1. March 17 at 1:00 pm

      Zep - Where's that confounded bridge? says:

      30 seconds in and love it already…

      • 1 reply
       
      1. March 17 at 1:03 pm

        Laernu ogaitnas says:

        that bassline was made by god…

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        1. March 17 at 1:11 pm

          Zep - Where's that confounded bridge? says:

          Reminds me a little of these guys…

          http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zol2MJf6XNE

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          1. March 17 at 1:13 pm

            Laernu ogaitnas says:

            Animal collective are so good! I saw them live in Dublin for an impromptu gig a few years ago, what I’d do to see them again!

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            1. March 17 at 1:14 pm

              Bowstring the Trout says:

              You should check out an Irish band called HAL. Such an underrated band, one of my favourites. Saw them live last year and they were awesome.

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              1. March 17 at 1:16 pm

                Mark says:

                I think I saw HAL support either Belle and Sebastien or A House quite a few years back – have they been going long enough for that to be right?

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                1. March 17 at 1:18 pm

                  Bowstring the Trout says:

                  Their album was out in 2005 so could be the same guys. Awesome live :)

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                2. March 17 at 1:20 pm

                  Laernu ogaitnas says:

                  Hal! I’ve heard of them, well if I’m honest…only one song, but I spend ages searching for it after hearing it on the radio. Their song ‘Play the Hits’ is so catchy! It’s something that would have been massive in the 60′s if it was written by the Beatles or someone! Shame they are not very well known

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                  1. March 17 at 1:22 pm

                    Bowstring the Trout says:

                    Such a great song.Their debut album is called “HAL”,well worth a listen to. One of the best Irish albums of all time, in my opinion.

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            2. March 17 at 1:15 pm

              Mark says:

              Agreed on Animal Collective – not really had time to get my ears around the latest long player though.

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              1. March 17 at 1:21 pm

                Mark says:

                Actually, I think it was the Divine Comedy that HAL supported.

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                1. March 17 at 1:22 pm

                  Laernu ogaitnas says:

                  That would make sense, them both being Irish!

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              2. March 17 at 1:22 pm

                Laernu ogaitnas says:

                Me neither, Mark. I haven’t heard the new one yet. Must find some time to listen soon.

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  12. March 17 at 1:02 pm

    Back to Back Ballacks says:

    How many have people got playing today?
    6 here

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    1. March 17 at 1:03 pm

      Berbilly Gilmore says:

      4 :(

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    2. March 17 at 1:03 pm

      GreennRed says:

      7

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    3. March 17 at 1:04 pm

      Captain Shirokov says:

      4

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    4. March 17 at 1:04 pm

      Gopher says:

      3 :(

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    5. March 17 at 1:05 pm

      Jafooli (c) - Up the Jags says:

      Twee……

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    6. March 17 at 1:06 pm

      Optimus says:

      3…well 4 if you count demel

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      1. March 17 at 1:09 pm

        Declan- If you don't know what i'm saying it's probably swahili says:

        Demel counts as 2 :)

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        1. March 17 at 1:10 pm

          Jafooli (c) - Up the Jags says:

          Demel counts as -2, so two for Optimus……

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    7. March 17 at 1:07 pm

      Giggs Boson says:

      4

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    8. March 17 at 1:15 pm

      Joga Bonito says:

      4 with 1 coming off the bench.

      • 0 replies
       
  13. March 17 at 1:04 pm

    Jafooli (c) - Up the Jags says:

    Does Gervinho draw his hair before he goes to sleep at night?

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    1. March 17 at 1:08 pm

      Laernu ogaitnas says:

      Speaking of hair, since when did Enrique have a full head of hair?? 8O

      It was like he was wearing a toupee…I think he looks good but it was so surprising to see him with hair

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      1. March 17 at 1:09 pm

        Jafooli (c) - Up the Jags says:

        It’s not really Enrique :wink:

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  14. March 17 at 1:05 pm

    Doctor X says:

    http://fantasy.premierleague.c.....istory/30/

    Guy in my ML captained Osman 8O .

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    1. March 17 at 1:09 pm

      Blue Moon Rising says:

      Criminal.

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  15. March 17 at 1:07 pm

    GreennRed says:

    No Pilkington or Holt starting.

    • 1 reply
     
    1. March 17 at 1:09 pm

      Optimus says:

      more space without holt

      • 0 replies
       
  16. March 17 at 1:08 pm

    Zaar says:

    Michu to
    1) Townsend
    2) Maloney
    3) Coutinho
    4) Lampard

    Have Bale, Mata, Walcott and Sissoko

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    1. March 17 at 1:14 pm

      McTheKnife says:

      5.Santi Carzola

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      1. March 17 at 1:17 pm

        Corkyote says:

        This

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    2. March 17 at 1:21 pm

      Rossamous says:

      3) Coutinio if you don’t have pool forwards

      • 0 replies
       
  17. March 17 at 1:08 pm

    Jafooli (c) - Up the Jags says:

    How come Puncheon is so out of favour? Thought he was a dead cert…….and a very decent player…..

    • 2 replies
     
    1. March 17 at 1:10 pm

      Giggs Boson says:

      He’s played well this season. I’ve kept him because Glover seemed sure he’d get back in the team, i can’t understand why he’s not tbh. After their great result i can’t see it happening either :(

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      1. March 17 at 1:11 pm

        Optimus says:

        i hear he turned into a bit of a diva with his demands for a wc by the dugouts

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        1. March 17 at 1:18 pm

          Corkyote says:

          :lol:

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          1. March 17 at 1:21 pm

            Jafooli (c) - Up the Jags says:

            :lol:

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    2. March 17 at 1:10 pm

      Berbilly Gilmore says:

      The problem is so are J-Rod, Lallana and Ramirez… :(

      • 0 replies
       
  18. March 17 at 1:09 pm

    John Terry's Dog -Who is most deserving of all of the money that I, Zlatan, am paid? says:

    2 penalty saves for mignolet is my prediction
    ( for prediction read hope)

    • 1 reply
     
    1. March 17 at 1:11 pm

      Blue Moon Rising says:

      Cleanie will do me, losing patience with him.

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  19. March 17 at 1:11 pm

    Hard Van Toulouse says:

    Won’t be around much today heading off to the parade – my 2 girls are participating , Proud say for Dad :-)
    We will have to wet the Shamrock as tradition , Besta luck to all !
    “Lá sona naomh Pádraig” ;-)

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    1. March 17 at 1:13 pm

      Joga Bonito says:

      Sorry no speakie French.

      p.s. enjoy

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      1. March 17 at 1:16 pm

        Berbilly Gilmore says:

        That ain’t french…

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    2. March 17 at 1:13 pm

      Back to Back Ballacks says:

      Enjoy, what were you on about brown or white last night?
      I had to leg it so logged off.

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  20. March 17 at 1:11 pm

    Spencer says:

    Sorry for the repost….

    Yes or no?

    I have exact money to do:

    Jevans -> Mertesacker
    Sessegnon -> Cazorla

    Leaving:

    Bunn
    Zabaleta – Mert – Enrique
    Cazorla – Michu – Sissoko – Bale – Walcott
    Sturridge – RVP

    Jussi – Lambert – Davies – Shaw

    Ta muchly.

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  21. March 17 at 1:13 pm

    Jafooli (c) - Up the Jags says:

    Could really do with a cheeky goal from Norwich today. Don’t care who scores it……..

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    1. March 17 at 1:14 pm

      Jafooli (c) - Up the Jags says:

      …..or am I meant to say Sunderlands CS looks guaranteed?

      *jinx* not sure how it works anymore……

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    2. March 17 at 1:20 pm

      Revival says:

      You meant to say you backed a Norwich win ;)

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  22. March 17 at 1:13 pm

    Laernu ogaitnas says:

    Wigan Newcastle is live and not Chelsea West ham????

    http://www.lolwtfcomics.com/up.....x5cE92.gif

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    1. March 17 at 1:15 pm

      Jafooli (c) - Up the Jags says:

      Or both if you’re in Singapore……

      • 3 replies
       
      1. March 17 at 1:16 pm

        Laernu ogaitnas says:

        Interesting you should say that, I was just passing by Singapore, I might drop in! :)

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        1. March 17 at 1:18 pm

          Jafooli (c) - Up the Jags says:

          I live in the jungle. Third tree on the right, just after the big swamp……..

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      2. March 17 at 1:17 pm

        Back to Back Ballacks says:

        or all 3 if you are online!

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      3. March 17 at 1:18 pm

        elniñorules - FFS ICC Champions Trophy 2013 releasing on 18 March 2013. says:

        I miss my times in Singapore…

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  23. March 17 at 1:14 pm

    Captain Shirokov says:

    Missed Deadmau5′s set at Ultra last night.

    RAGING.

    • 3 replies
     
    1. March 17 at 1:17 pm

      Optimus says:

      where was that?

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      1. March 17 at 1:21 pm

        Captain Shirokov says:

        Miami.

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    2. March 17 at 1:17 pm

      Laernu ogaitnas says:

      Do you ever remember to do anything?

      Plans:
      Play and captain RVP…
      Go to gig…

      nah f*** it! :D

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      1. March 17 at 1:22 pm

        Captain Shirokov says:

        :D :D

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      2. March 17 at 1:22 pm

        Optimus says:

        forgets to reply too it seems :wink:

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        1. March 17 at 1:22 pm

          Optimus says:

          or not :grin:

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    3. March 17 at 1:21 pm

      Carrick deserves more bonus points says:

      are you being sardonic?

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  24. March 17 at 1:15 pm

    Rossamous says:

    Is anyone considering a GK combo of Flappy-handsky and DDG? Significant risk involved?

    • 2 replies
     
    1. March 17 at 1:16 pm

      Jafooli (c) - Up the Jags says:

      If I didn’t have other concerns to deal with first, this is a combo I would seriously consider….

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    2. March 17 at 1:22 pm

      toxik says:

      I have DDG and was thinking of Fab next week due to Reading and following DGW

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  25. March 17 at 1:22 pm

    Carrick deserves more bonus points says:

    Bunn penalty save would be ideal

    • 1 reply
     
    1. March 17 at 1:23 pm

      Declan- If you don't know what i'm saying it's probably swahili says:

      Martin will have to score to compensate :)

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  26. March 17 at 1:22 pm

    Revival says:

    Flappy-handsky is a risk imo. Sir Ches isn’t going to take sitting on the bench lightly

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  27. March 17 at 1:22 pm

    TheSportsGuy - dejagah unchained, a movie by quanMartin jolantino says:

    Such a shame holt is not playing. Was counting on miss to save a penalty…

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