Scout Notes

This Much We Know – Gameweek 37

With the majority of Fantasy managers licking weekend wounds, we spend Monday lunchtime looking forward to renewing an old debate, speculate on the future of Everton’s Belgians, prepare for further Michu punishment and look to the Mr Motivators ahead of Sunday’s climax…

The Sturridge vs Suarez debate will rage harder than ever…
Snuggled in the low-to-mid price bracket and with Luis Suarez banned, Daniel Sturridge always looked a tasty Fantasy proposition. Five goals in three games since the FA slapped the Uruguayan with a 10-match suspension have proven Sturridge is more than capable of leading the Liverpool attack and with Suarez sitting out the season openers next term, he will surely tempt heavy investment from the get go. Sturridge’s price point is set to be of huge interest and will undoubtedly be a deciding factor in our decision between the Liverpool pairing.

It’s ironic to think that, just a few months ago, when Suarez was firing and Sturridge was marooned on the bench and troubled with a thigh injury, there was little or no debate on the weapon of choice in Brendan Rodgers’ attack. Now the landscape has shifted dramatically: if Sturridge comes in under Suarez in price, which is a reasonable assumption, then the debate will rage once again. While the Uruguayan is undoubtedly a special talent, blighted by moments of madness, it should be noted that Sturridge has come close to outperforming him based on the statistics. Our members can have fun with the comparison tool but, having tinkered briefly, it’s notable that Sturridge has scored a league goal in Liverpool colours every 104 minutes compared to Suarez’s 134 – his shooting accuracy and conversion of shots is also stronger. Some considerable food for thought ahead of what will undoubtedly be one of the major discussion points of next season once Suarez is free of his suspension shackles.

Moyes leaves behind a gem in Mirallas…
The tearful departure of David Moyes from Goodison followed on from another efficient and slick display from his team, as they came through an emotionally charged afternoon to see their manager off in some style. Kevin Mirallas took centre stage, dazzling the Hammers back four with quick feet and movement and capping his performance with a brace to take him to six goals for the season. There is surely far more to come from the Belgian. This is a player who, during his time in Greece, notched 34 goals in 52 appearances for Olympiacos. While he’s shown flashes of this potential, a role primarily on the flank for the Toffees has perhaps tempered his ability to show his goal power. There’s every chance that this could change under a new manager: with Nikica Jelavic stuttering and Victor Anichebe more brute force that fox in the box, there’s every chance that we’ll see Mirallas become a more central figure at Goodison, in more ways than one. With a price tag of just 6.5 in the Fantasy Premier League this term, we can assume that he’ll either sit still or enjoy a modest rise and yet, if he becomes integral to the new manager’s plans, he could prove a wily Fantasy acquisition. We will be watching the pre-season with interest.

Fellaini may stay but he could still be lost to us…
As one Belgian hints at prospering next term, another has his future as a Fantasy asset in the balance. Marouane Fellaini has been superb for long spells this season but, in the past two months, his output has been hindered by a constant change in position from a defensive midfield berth to the support striker role that has proved so profitable. Moyes shifted Fellaini back to cope with the menace of Andy Carroll on Sunday and, more significantly, the player himself has recently spoken out about his best position, revealing that he sees his future back in the engine room.

“Sometimes I look at myself and ask, ‘What is my best position?’ I think it’s a defensive midfielder, that’s the best one. The manager might like it sometimes when I play up front because I can cause trouble for the defenders, but for me my best position defensive midfield – stopping the opposition and then looking to impose myself on a game. When I play up front, it’s hard. It’s not my position and I find it difficult. I’ve played in a few positions. Sometimes I’ve played well there. I understand why the manager might put me up there.”

Whilst Fellaini has stated that he’s happy to remain at Everton, despite the desire to play Champions League football, there will be mounting speculation on his future over the summer. A move to United would seem unlikely, however and, if he remains at Goodison, there will be likely be pre-season Fantasy interest given his returns this term. However, with a price hike likely and Fellaini’s recent quotes, there is surely every chance that the new manager will seek to appease the Belgian by handing him assurance of his favoured role, building the new Everton around the platform that his imposing presence would bring in midfield, whilst looking for new options further forward – again, with Mirallas perhaps a major factor.

Michu may yet sting us again…
As our earlier Scout Notes highlighted, Michael Laudrup has made a late sprint for “Villain” status after offering an early prognosis on Michu that, ultimately, proved off-beam. After inevitable huge sales throughout the week, the player added the sting in the tail by claiming a well-taken 18th goal of the season in the defeat at Old Trafford. It really could get worse. Swansea face up to Fulham on Sunday – a side who have now lost their last five league matches, conceding 12 goals in the process. With the Swans looking to overcome their own slump and sign off their season in style, the Cottagers look set to be in the firing line. Michu is the chief gunslinger and, having served us so magnificently over the campaign, has now suddenly revealed himself as an unlikely differential for those who were either forced to sit tight or mistrusted the Dane’s early injury verdict. We’ll prepare a sizeable pinch of salt to accompany Laudrup’s press conferences next term.

The Carrow Road clash highlighted the importance of motivation…
We’ve spent some weeks speculating on the impact of motivation on our close season profits and, on Sunday at Carrow Road, we saw stark evidence of how it can come into play. The Baggies turned up in East Anglia with nothing to play for, having overachieved under Steve Clarke – in many ways there were the perfect opposition for a Norwich side hungry for the victory that would cement their Premier League status. What followed was an exposure of an abject West Brom performance as Norwich, having struggled for firepower all season long, put four goals past their visitors. Clarke’s appraisal of his side was refreshing, leaving us in no doubt that his side are ready for the golf course…

“It’s been slowly fizzling out for us. If I’m being honest, we need the summer to come.”

These are not the kind of words we want to hear from Premier League managers as we look to our Fantasy squads to push to the very end. It underlines the fact that those with the motivation to score goals and earn points will surely be in line to offer the final day profits. While Sunday is a lottery and Robin Van Persie could explode against the sleepy Baggies, having witnessed United’s own slumbered state in recent matches, it may well be wiser to look to the relegation battle and the top four tussle for last ditch differentials. Norwich certainly provided a convincing case for such a strategy.

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

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  1. Pea Soup
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    Hello

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    1. Piggs Boson
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      is it me you're looking for?

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      1. Burly - swear i wont ever (…
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        I can see it in your eyes.....

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        1. Rafabio
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          Ever since you went away....

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          1. Burly - swear i wont ever (…
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            ?? Your ruined it! get the lyrics right!!

            http://www.lyrics007.com/Lionel%20Richie%20Lyrics/Hello%20Lyrics.html

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            1. Axle11
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              😆

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          2. Ginkapo FPL
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            Wtf is that from?

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            1. Axle11
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              maybe this 🙂
              http://www.mp3lyrics.org/j/journey/i/

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          3. Rafabio
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            ** I can see it in your smile.....

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    2. GreennRed
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      Are you somewhere feeling lonely, or is lonely feeling you ?

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  2. applebonkers
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    david de gea, just voted in the PFA team of the year, 1 bp this season.

    that can't be right

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    1. Infinite Sheldon
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      Didn't you just say that BPs for GKs are more to do with the standard of the game? In that case, United score a lot of goals so that explains why the other United players get the bonus points rather than De Gea?

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      1. applebonkers
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        yeah it makes perfect sense why it's the case, just seems very harsh/wrong

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        1. Infinite Sheldon
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          The main reason being that the BP system doesn't take into account the quality of a save.

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    2. The3rdTurd
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      Says more about the bap system than DDG, no?

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      1. applebonkers
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        yeah, that' what i'm saying. it's not a great advertisement for ppi

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    3. coletrickle88
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      I might be biased here but I don't think bonus points should have anything to do with his inclusion in TOTY.

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      1. Infinite Sheldon
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        I don't think that is what he is saying.

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    4. UnitednationsXI
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      That has no correlation i.e. modric was in the team of the year once but he hardly got any points

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  3. TeamSteam
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    Sigh, bottomed, reposting.

    With Bentekkers not eligable for the final game, i need a new striker. 11.4 to spend, cant be a City player and already own Tevez and Sturridge. Who to get? Currently enticed by Adebayor and Carroll. Carroll for fixture and personval motivation – last game for the Hammers. Spurs playing for CL spot and well, Ade is Ade. Anyone else worth looking into? Depending on what Theo does it might have to be very punty.

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    1. Root
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      Coutinho/Michu/whoever in for Guthrie and play 3-5-2.

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      1. Doolittle
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        Or this ^

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      2. TeamSteam
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        That could work, depending on how Theo does and if i manage to sneak ahead of the guy who has both those in his team.

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    2. Burly - swear i wont ever (…
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      Reply Fail.

      Can you sell Tevez, to get cash for RVP?

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      1. Root
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        Why would you sell Tevez?

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        1. Root
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          Yes, get RvP in, but really?

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          1. Burly - swear i wont ever (…
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            Just dont like Tevez risk of rotation, with Dzeko and Aguero vying for starts, City and Mancini are a lottery at this stage of the seaosn, I wouldnt like to be relying on tevez on the last day.

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            1. Dogba
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              If he starts, he's playing Norwich at home in the last game of the season. Could mean points. Not sure I'm risking it.

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      2. TeamSteam
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        No, 0.2 short. The guy furthest ahead of me has RVP, and i dont want him in. Tevez has Norwich at home as well, in which he scored twice when they met on the end of last season.

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    3. Doolittle
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      I'd be tempted by Carroll (never thought I'd say that).

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    4. Rafabio
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      Gabby (AVL) 😎

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      1. Burly - swear i wont ever (…
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        Good shout, especially with Benteke suspended.

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        1. Rafabio
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          Lukaku --> Gabby for me.

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          1. ILOVEBAPS
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            Looking at doing the same.

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  4. Count of Monte Hristo
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    Do you think Cleverley will play less or more under Moyes?

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
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      Moyes does like his youngsters.

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
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        Probably sell all the other midfielders just to justify playing him week in week out

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      2. Piggs Boson
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        That sounded wrong... 😯

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        1. Axle11
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          😯

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      3. Epic Fail
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        Wenger*

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    2. Dogba
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      Depends on what they buy. If they don't strengthen in the middle of the park, I guess that means they will go for him more.

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    3. applebonkers
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      judging by his love for gibson, anderson may be the benefactor 😉

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  5. Burly - swear i wont ever (…
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    Can you sell Tevez, to get cash for RVP?

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    1. Epic Fail
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      You certainly can.

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    2. Van Dal
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      Would you not prefer tesco vouchers instead?

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      1. Burly - swear i wont ever (…
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        Tesco are so commercial these days. it used to be about the groceries.

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        1. Van Dal
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          good point

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  6. GoonerByron
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    Who will win my H2H semi final?

    Me - Walcott (c), Cazorla, Kone, Hart, Clichy, Tevez

    Him - RobsonKanu + 27 points

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    1. Van Dal
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      you should win

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    2. Pea Soup
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      Him

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    3. Epic Fail
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      Me.

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    4. Van Dal
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      mine is

      Me: Walcott Aguero Tevez Sagna Maloney

      Him: Walcott (c) Clichy Aguero +7points

      Im big underdog i reckon

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      1. ILOVEBAPS
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        Him it would seem.

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    5. ILOVEBAPS
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      Depends on so many things. Like City rotation. Wigan's defensive capabilities. And Rdg doing nothing vs City.

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  7. /
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    Maybe Unreal did leave FPL? 😯

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    1. Van Dal
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      how long has he not been here?

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      1. /
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        Me no comprende

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      2. Hank Scorpio
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        Ha watching that made me do a yawn.

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  8. Doolittle
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    Struggling to come up with a significant move with my FT this week.

    DDG
    Clichy/Dawson/Enrique
    Bale/Michu/Walcott/Maloney
    RVP/Tevez/Sturridge

    Bench: Robles/Fellaini/Sagna/Alcaraz

    2 in the bank.

    Fairly happy with my team as it stands. My current thought is Maloney -> Coutinho, anyone got any other suggestions?

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    1. Dogba
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      I like the Coutinho move, I think doubling on Liverpool (tripling in your case) can pay off big in the last GW. Don't see any other obvious moves, you got an excellent defensive line and overall team.

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    2. ILOVEBAPS
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      Sounds pretty good. Or if you don't fancy Tevez to start next GW maybe look at another striker?

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      1. Doolittle
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        Yeah this is an option, but City at home to Norwich seems like a great fixture. I'll probably assess this a bit more after tomorrow's game.

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    3. Beautiful Game
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      DDG -> any goal keeper who u think will get u a cleanie!!! and think about who to play dawson/sagna

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      1. Doolittle
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        I think DDG has as good a chance as anyone!

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  9. A Defender's Nightmare
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    Who will win?

    A: Walcott, Aguero, Tevez, Sagna, Hart

    B: Cazorla+21 points

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    1. ILOVEBAPS
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      B. Can't see City scoring more than 2 and it will be shared around. Wigan won't let many past them either.

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      1. Portuguese&Proud
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        yeah Wigan only let 10 past them in the previous 5, along with Fulham they are the defence with more goals suffered in the last 5...

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        1. ILOVEBAPS
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          Playing for their futures. Saw it vs City, but then again it's a stuttering City attack. Arsenal can kick goals for fun and also need to win. Could go either way.

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    2. Hank Scorpio
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      Any captaincy issues come into play?

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      1. Hank Scorpio
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        If not I'm going to say B as well.

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        1. A Defender's Nightmare
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          Actually both have Walcott but for A (me) Walcott is captain so I ignored it in his team & just said about mine without armband.. Any hopes for me?

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          1. Hank Scorpio
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            Of course there is hope, Walcott, Aguero and Tevez could all go mental, even just one of them could go mental and give you a chance.

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            1. A Defender's Nightmare
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              Hope you're right.. Thanks man..

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    3. Rafabio
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      Close. Might come down to if Hart plays and who comes in for Hart for A.

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      1. Hank Scorpio
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        Why would Hart not play?

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        1. Axle11
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          Mancini already promised Pantilimon FA Cup final line-up but then Mancini changed it.
          Also, Pantilimon confirmed he will go to another club next season.

          Based on that two premises, Pantilimon would start this week or next week.

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          1. /
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            The reason he didn't start Saturday was because he handed in a transfer request

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            1. Hank Scorpio
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              Exactly - Pantsman has said he's going to leave......so why would Mancini bother playing him?

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              1. Axle11
                • 11 Years
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                i thought at least Pantilimon would have a farewell match. (but well, he isn't Scholes or Carragher who went retire)

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            2. A Defender's Nightmare
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              Oh I see.. Then what's the logic behind he starting tomorrow night?

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              1. /
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                I never said he would start tomorrow night!

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                1. A Defender's Nightmare
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                  🙂

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            3. Axle11
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              that was Rooney's case, wasn't it 😕

              but could be true, as what i know is Mancini promised him before the transfer request. any sources?

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          2. A Defender's Nightmare
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            If he already confirmed that he leaves then no point of he getting chance imo..

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  10. Hank Scorpio
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    Afternoon gents,

    Which one of my strikers should become Sturridge for GW 38:

    Kone - Tevez - Ba

    Currently thinking Kone if Wigan lose to Arsenal, Ba if not?

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    1. /
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      Ba? *vomits*

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      1. Hank Scorpio
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        I know, he has let me down badly - I bought him knowing he would play 3 of the last 4 (which he did) and he has done FECK all.

        Rafa has rotated him out of form.

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    2. Doolittle
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      Ba I think, always a rotation danger.

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      1. Hank Scorpio
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        If I get rid of Ba, he will play and score. I know it, ha ha.

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      2. ILOVEBAPS
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        +1

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      3. Doolittle
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        And he's largely unimpressive when he does play.

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    3. Burly - swear i wont ever (…
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      BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

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    4. Dogba
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      Stick with your gut, I'd ditch Kone if Wigan lose. Ba has a lot to prove in the last game.

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  11. FACUPARSE
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    So United won't sell Rooney to a rival club, but Arsenal sell RVP to united. just goes to show what a massive blunder that was.

    Still gonna be funny when United finish 3rd next season with donkey Moyes in charge.

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    1. Hank Scorpio
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      Where will Arsenal finish?

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      1. FACUPARSE
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        1st Obvs

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        1. Hank Scorpio
          • 12 Years
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          Thanks. *puts bet on Arsenal to win the league next year, as this guy can clearly see the future and is a football genius*

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    2. Van Dal
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      lol you still think arsenal going to finish top 4?! no chance

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      1. FACUPARSE
        • 11 Years
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        Would united have won the league without RVP? no. The current utd squad is poor and will be worse next season. Rooney gone next season and a creaking old has been team united have got will finish about 3rd.

        Plus a manager with no experience wining trophies as a player or manager will prove to be shat

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        1. Van Dal
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          actually manu utd would till have won the league without rvps goals! haha owned!

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          1. FACUPARSE
            • 11 Years
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            Your just another cliche Man U plastic fan who's never been to match.OWNED

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            1. Van Dal
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              http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22285545

              read it and weep ya useless prat hahaha

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              1. FACUPARSE
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                Are you from Manchester?

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                1. FACUPARSE
                  • 11 Years
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                  Owned

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                  1. FACUPARSE
                    • 11 Years
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                    And shut down.

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                  2. Van Dal
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                    typical arsenal fan. cant take defeat hahaha

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                  3. FACUPARSE
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                    Where are you from? and why do you support United? Owned.

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                  4. Van Dal
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                    hahahaha pathetic.

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                  5. FACUPARSE
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                    Yes the majority of United fans are. Never been to match just support them because they are successful, then spout off trying to get some sort of one up on people. Too scared to admit where your from and why you support united. Owned. See you later loser.

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                  6. Van Dal
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                    hahahaha

                    settle down fatty

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                  7. FACUPARSE
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                    I bet your from London? Didn't have enough confidence to support your local team? O.W.N.E.D

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  12. thetinkerman
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    So RVP to play next week now that Rooney is out in the cold?

    Fergie could yet spring a surprise on us I guess but I don't fancy selling or benching him.

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    1. Rafabio
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      Yeah, and after NOR's 4-0 hammering of them, he might not be a bad (C) choice after all.

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    2. ILOVEBAPS
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      Nahh... he'll play. Why not?! Is Wellbeck still out?

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    3. /
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      What would he be rested in preperation for? His summer holiday?

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      1. thetinkerman
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        • 12 Years
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        Well it's just that weeks ago it was a no brainer to sell RVP for the last one or two games.

        Then Fregie announced his retirement and Rooney handed in a transfer request and he because unsellable for the Swansea game.

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    4. Burly - swear i wont ever (…
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      RVP will start. He's Fergies golden boy.

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  13. Gaz Downright
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    • 13 Years
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    If you can have one change for next season FPL - what would it be?

    Mine would be not rewarding players double for one thing - a change in the bonus system. E.g. when a player scores a goal and get his pts, the goal should not count towards baps as well. Makes the game too one-dimensional.

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    1. /
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      Shawcross not getting a default 2/3 baps when Stoke get a clean sheet

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    2. unoaime
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      All 3 BPs should be given to the official man of the match regardless of any goals scored or any other stats.

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    3. Infinite Sheldon
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Yes, I think BPs should not be awarded for goals except to say that the player who scored it gets a "key shot" which could also be awarded for shots that do not go in but significantly test the GK. same for assists.

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    4. applebonkers
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      no 2nd wildcard

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      1. /
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        😯

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        1. applebonkers
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          • 14 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          i hate it, makes it easier to wildcard in the first weeks

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      2. Root
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Agreed.

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      3. Kevin Twine
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        +1

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    5. Dogba
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Am I the only person in the world who thinks the bonus system in general is okay? Of course it could be tweaked, but I like it when things are based on statistics, numbers and math since this is, after all, a game. If someone wins 1-0, the scorer is likely to get 3 BPs since. It makes perfect sense to reward that higher than someone scoring a goal in a 8-0 pounding.

      It has plenty of flaws, but all in all, yeah, I think it's the way to go.

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      1. Dogba
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        My point is I feel the bonus points has to be distributed based on some kind of metrics, hard numbers.

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      2. Infinite Sheldon
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        It's too heavily weighted towards attackers.

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        1. Axle11
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          i think the problem is in PPIs

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        2. Gaz Downright
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          • 13 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          and too boring.
          it was much more interesting when Barry Ferguson was nailed on for 3 baps even though Ronaldo scored a brace

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      3. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Yep. The points they get for the goal is already a bonus.

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    6. ILOVEBAPS
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      A better and more transparent Bonus system. And more points given to GK's.

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      1. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        An extra 1/2 more points than a defender for a clean sheet.

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        1. ILOVEBAPS
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Sounds good. And deserved!

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    7. Beautiful Game
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      a better bonus system and gk save points like this:

      3saves: 1point
      5saves: total2points
      8saves: total3points
      10saves: total 4 points

      we should give goal keepers more credit.they are the last man!!!

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      1. ILOVEBAPS
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        I like this idea too.

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    8. Zat Knight Rises
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      How about making a new position for defensive midfielders. Allowing them 2 points for a clean sheet.This would make them perhaps slightly more appealing. No one in their right mind would bring a defensive midfielder into their teams making a whole position almost defunct within the game. Maybe also allowing an extra point for a certain number of successful passes. This would have to be set very high as we don't want ridiculous, unpredictable scores

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  14. applebonkers
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    PFA team of the year and their FPL bonus points:

    de gea (1)
    zabaleta (14), ferdinand (6), vertonghen (10), baines (24)
    carrick (7)
    mata (24), bale (47), hazard (22)
    van persie (49), suarez (34)

    basically what we knew already, keepers, defensive mids and assisters get shafted by ppi. rio is the only defender there who doesn't have multiple goals to his name.

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    1. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Defenders who keep CS have generally had a change to get bonus points though haven't they?

      Speaking of, How did Seb Coates get 2 baps yesterday? No CS, no assists, no goals.

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      1. applebonkers
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        • 14 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        3 blocks

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    2. The3rdTurd
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      And this is the team of the year if it was decided by BAPS:

      Begovic (8)
      Baines (24) Evra (16) Rangel/Shawcross(15)
      Bale (47) Fellaini (28) Yaya/Mata (24)
      RVP (49) Suarez (34)

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    3. The3rdTurd
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Goalkeepers have picked up 64 baps this season between them. RVP has 49 by himself.

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  15. Beautiful Game
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    seeing prasanna, am also tempted to ask this:

    who do u think will win???

    him: nasri + 14

    me: hart + clichy + wally + kone

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    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      You as I fancy a City CS.

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  16. Bielsa's Bucket
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Who should be given the (C) to this week? Sturridge (QPR) or Bale (SUN) ?

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    1. applebonkers
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      will be an 11:29 gut-shot i reckon, pretty 50/50 on it

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    2. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Either.

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  17. Deulo10
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Fellaini, Lukaku, RvP -> Michu, Sturridge, Caroll (or any other striker) (-8)?

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      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      God no

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    2. applebonkers
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      #YOLO

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      1. Deulo10
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        lol exactly 😉

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    3. ILOVEBAPS
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      RVP? Really? Don't think he will play against a nonchalant WBA?

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  18. /
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    I might save my transfer this week, have 2 free for gw1

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    1. A Defender's Nightmare
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      +1

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    2. Axle11
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      i don't know if that's possible 😯

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      1. A Defender's Nightmare
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Read the "Rules" in your FPL account 😉

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        1. Axle11
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          just realized that every first gameweek i will have unlimited transfers 😳

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    3. FORCA INTER
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      such a brilliant joke , you are so clool

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      1. /
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        What, as cool as you?

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        1. daisybcfc
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          oooooooooooh BURN!

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      2. daisybcfc
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        like

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  19. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Following Epic's gif I read this article on contagious yawning. It made me yawn frequently.

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/6270036.stm

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    1. Portuguese&Proud
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      😆 you just made yawn, but i have a feeling the post above yours helped very much 😉

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    2. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I thought it said "Big breasts" on the right hand side.

      Disappointed.

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      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        😆

        Strange that even thinking about yawning or reading about it makes you yawn though.

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  20. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Maloney owners. Are you benching him if they lose to Arsenal 2moro?

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    1. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      wigan are exactly the sort of side to go down on a beautiful win

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    2. applebonkers
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      never bench an angry scotsman

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      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        😆

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    3. thetinkerman
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Same goes for Kone owners surely?

      I'm not benching regardless. I see them wanting to go out with a bang in their first home game after winning the cup.

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      1. Axle11
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        there's possibility that Wigan would have Swansea-esque

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        1. thetinkerman
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          • 12 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          I don't buy it personally. Totally different scenario.

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      2. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        I'm sure of his goal threat atm. Maloney and McManaman seem to be creating more.

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        1. Count of Monte Hristo
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          *not

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        2. thetinkerman
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          • 12 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          I agree, but Maloney's relative goal-threat has little to do with the results vs. Arsenal surely?

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    4. The3rdTurd
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      The counter argument is that they might play more freely with no more pressure, against a Villa side without Benteke that would have nothing to play for.

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      1. Count of Monte Hristo
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        True. I'm just trying to figure out who to bench and looking for valid excuses.

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        1. thetinkerman
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          • 12 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          So you're selling Lukaku?

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    5. Doolittle
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I might sell for Countinho and bench Fellaini if there are no other pressing matters.

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  21. FORCA INTER
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    A) Does Sturridge worth 4pts hit?

    B) Who should i get rid to get him in if he does : Kone,Berbatov,Tevez

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      1. jonesy_in_the_laundry_room
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        +3

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    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Berbatov. Unless the rotation threat of Tevez is driving you as mad as me!

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      1. FORCA INTER
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        it does 🙁

        last game of the season and home match

        i assume that he will play...

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    3. GoonerByron
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Possibly worth a last week punt with Berbatov going on. I wouldn't get rid of Tevez or Kone for him even if it was for free.

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    4. Kevin Twine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      A) I assume you're asking here if it's worth a -4 to bring him in - in that case, B) I'd say Berbatov -> Sturridge should pay off.

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  22. Bob.
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Team for the final gw. So sad 🙁

    Hart
    Zabaleta Walker Sagna
    Bale Walcott Maloney Lampard
    RvP Kone Anichebe

    Bunn Ben Arfa Davies Turner

    Obvious transfer is Anichebe -> Sturridge. Think any others are worth -4? Should I play Ben Arfa instead of Maloney if Wigan lose tomorrow?

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    1. FORCA INTER
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      great team , get sturridge

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      1. Bob.
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah I will do for sure!

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  23. FORCA INTER
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    can i keep my current rank with this team in last gw of the season?

    Hart
    Zabaleta,Vertoghen,Clyne
    Bale(C),Mata,Walcott.Couthino
    Sturridge,Kone,Tevez

    subs:Hazard,Davies,Pearce

    after all i decided to play ,,safe'' with 3-4-3 and that's mean that i wont take 4pts hit

    Bale must deliver i think

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    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      No. You'll have a different rank at the end.

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      1. Axle11
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        +1

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    2. Don Andres
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Play Hazard over Kone if Wigan lose vs Arsenal.

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  24. A Defender's Nightmare
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone recognized the kind of "smile" Tevez had when he was taken off at Cup final..

    He realized Mancini getting sack is not a rumor after all 😉

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  25. dr. Phil
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    It's strange but it's true..

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    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I can't get over the way you love me like you do

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  26. Az
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone able to reccomend me the best midfielder to get in for 6.7?

    Could of got in Countinho if i'd done me Lukaku & Fellaini --> Sturridge & Countinho last night, but now i'm 0.2 short.

    Sturridge is a must though isnt he? Or could I get away with bringing in Countinho and leaving Lukaku.

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    1. The3rdTurd
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Nolan or Walters?

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      1. vodkapad
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Nolan, hes due a brace

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  27. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Bib theory is a load of garbage. In one pic Gervinho is wearing a white bib, in the other he is wearing a green bib.

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    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Same bib, he's just been sick..

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  28. Siva Mohan
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Will Arsenal give a guard-of-honor to Wigan on Tuesday for winning the FA Cup?

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    1. A Defender's Nightmare
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      For getting relegated?

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      1. Siva Mohan
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        that would be decided after the match 😀

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