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. SuperOsçarBaby
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    dzeko-> Giroud?

    Thoughts?

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    1. Epic Fail
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      No time like the last GW for taking punts.

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

      Keep Dzeko

      Adebayor/Carroll over Giroud if you do sell.

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

    I can't wait to start picking my team for next season... It's going to be a long Summer.... 😐

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    1. Epic Fail
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Ahhh I remember people making spreadsheets and all sorts last summer when FPL was taking ages to open. 😀

      Many orgasms were had when FPL released a couple of player prices to tease them.

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

        Ugh. I hated that stupid drip feeding of prices - they were meaningless without all the other prices to put them in context, I hope they don't do that again 😡

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        1. heco87
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Tevez £6m!?

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          1. GreenWindmill
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            Ha! I'd forgotten they didn't even manage to release the right prices! Imagine if that hadn't been corrected 😯

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

        That was a slow start from FPL last year.

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

        I blame that leaking of information for owning Noble to start with

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

          😉

          The midfield maestro who also takes pens. Classic.

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

          😀 you weren't the only one caught in that trap at the start! The Noble/Graham dream team.

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

    Mark, I did email you yesterday about changing my email on here, didn't hear anything back...no rush though or anything, cheers

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

    Final Week team:

    Boruc
    Zaba---Baines---Demel
    Michu---Walcott---Maloney---Bale(c)
    RVP---Tevez---Sturridge

    (Robles---Fellaini---Dawson---Sagna)

    No hits, what do you reckon?

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

      Great team for the final week, provided Tevez starts, cant think of any changes unless you wanna take a punt on somebody (Ade/Dempsey seem to be popular).

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

        I would be tempted to take Tevez out for a hit. Will think on it over the week, cheers

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    2. Ronny Hotdog
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      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Not good enough to retain your 70 point lead. I'd take about 6 hits...

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

        Maybe. it's all about rank though now. Where you hoping to finish at this stage?

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        1. Ronny Hotdog
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          • 11 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Top 3000. Be overjoyed with that in first proper FFS-helped season

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          1. Ronny Hotdog
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            You?

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

              Top 1k seems assured now so top 500 would be nice, I'll be chuffed with whatever I end up with now tbh. Top 3k is immense, it'll be tough to do so well again next year i reckon

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              1. Ronny Hotdog
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                • 11 Years
                10 years, 10 months ago

                Hear hear. Should be interesting to see if we can make it again

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

      Very very similar to my team (same front 8/9). For what it's worth, I think I'm doing Maloney/Fellaini -> Coutinho with my FT.

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

        my ft is benteke to Sturridge, will probably just leave it at that for pool cover. Thansk though, and good luck

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

    Siggy last season, Michu this season.

    Who will be the cheap midfielder to own next season?

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

      We don't know yet.

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

        Foresight is key here Gut.

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

          Where's Captain Foresight when you need him??

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

            Battling for supremacy over Captain Hindsight.

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

              Hindsight is the foresight of a gobshite

              - William Shakespeare

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

      Mirallas 😉

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

      Coutinho at the moment, about 8.0m, fairly cheap for what you'll get especially if Suarez stays put.

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

        But we want a 5m or 6m punt.

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

          +5

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

          I'd say Henderson but don't rate him at all. If some club buy James McCarthy and play him further forward he'd definitely be one to watch.

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

      We really have to wait until the summer to see who will raid the Spanish market again for a bargain buy. Callum mcmanaman might be worth a go if he were to move. I just love waiting to see how has been incorrectly positioned. Turned out to be Michu this year, could be Mirrales next year

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

    Good Night FFS 🙂

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

      good night

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  7. floydy_floyd
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Siggy last season, Michu this season.
    Who will be the golden cheap midfielder next season?

    Previously Marcus gayle and dwight Yorke in my telegraph days.

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

      Isco 🙂

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

        Won't be cheap lad!

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

          not with you hyping him like that! shhhhhh!

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  8. iain_90
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Hey! Why not rate my team for the final day and offer me your thoughts on captaincy.

    Jussi
    Jones Zabs Verts
    Bale, Walcott (C), Maloney, Hazard, Coutinho,
    Tevez, RVP

    Demel, Davies, Benteke on the bench

    0.6 (or something) in the bank.

    Benteke to Sturridge a no brainer? Or Hazard to Michu?

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  9. Conrad.
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    any word on Hazard's condition?

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  10. FMCrazy
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Chances of either DDG or Bunn starting? Is it worth replacing one, or change someone else (probably Bassong > Carra or Fellaini > Michu)?

    Thoughts would be much appreciated 🙂

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

      good thing is, you'll see who starts before the transfer window closes.

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

        Really? How?

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      2. iain_90
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        how?

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

        all games start at the same time, right?

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        1. iain_90
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          yeah but we normally get teamsheets an hour before and the deadline is 11.30

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

          Yeah, but surely the transfer window closes an hour and a half before the games?

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

        Dafuq

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    2. iain_90
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      DDG would be fine I'd imagine. Bunn, almost definitely not.

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

        Cheers, might just stick then, probably not worth using my transfer just for a keeper anyway

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  11. floydy_floyd
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    If sturridge destroys qpr on sat will it add a million or 2 to his fpl price tag for the start of next season?

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

      I think he's already guaranteed that for himself.

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    2. Van Dal
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      im sure they have a formula for working it out

      mins played, divided by goals scored x Pie

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      1. iain_90
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        explains Andy Reid's high price in seasons gone by.

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

          Loooool

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

      yea, will be similar to Aguero / Tevez situation at the beginning of this season i think.

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

      i think sturridge would be 8.5/9 next season.and if suarez stays with liverpool then sturridge could also be 9.5!!!

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  12. Judas
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    What should I do in this situation:

    I am 35 points ahead in my mini-league and this is my current team for next week with no transfers made:

    De Gea (federici)
    Demel, Shaw, Sagna (Davies, Martin)
    Bale, Walcott, Felliani, Toure (snodgrass)
    Lukaku, RVP, Tevez

    I'm interested on Coutinho and maybe Kone

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

      Anyone? Any help would be appreciated

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    2. heco87
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I don't know much about the fitness of Toure but Fellaini / Toure to Coutinho seems reasonable. Failing that, can you afford Lukaku to Sturridge? Any cash in the bank?

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    3. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Why not Lukaku to Sturridge?

      Or yaya to Coutinho?

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  13. Chu Young Ping Pong
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    I love you Ronh.

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    1. Sheep
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Where's your son? Not seen him post for a while...

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      1. Chu Young Ping Pong
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Summer school.

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

      We all do.

      He'll be lurking around here somewhere and making a comeback for the final GW.

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  14. The Light Knight
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    When do the fixtures for the next season come out normally?

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      This season isnt over yet!

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Mid July i think

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      2. The Light Knight
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Mine is.
        Title in the bag and the Yellows staying up 🙂

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        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          I've only just retaken the lead since October!

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

      Can we finish this one first!

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      1. The Light Knight
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        If you must 🙄 😉

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

          Almost.......there.

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

      End of June I believe (at least that's how it is on Football Manager :P)

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      1. The Light Knight
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Good enough for me 🙂

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    4. King Nil Miss ✩
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      19 June 2013

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  15. Kostja
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1445983/man-city-facing-tough-champions-league-draw-again?cc=5739

    City likely to have a tough draw again in the CL

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    1. King Nil Miss ✩
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Love this..

      "City's score of 10.228 this season ranks them 45th and is lower than that achieved by Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk, Metalist Kharkiv and Genk. Birmingham City, playing in the Europa League as a Championship club, almost matched City's score last season with 10.050."

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

        The annoying thing for City is that the coefficients are calculated over 5 years, so this season's embarrassment is going to have a lingering effect.

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

    Worst player you owned in GW1?

    Fabio

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    1. Chu Young Ping Pong
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Shelvey GW 37.

      Debuchy GW 35

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

        Fail

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

      Fabio.

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    3. heco87
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Van Der Vaart...

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    4. Chu Young Ping Pong
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Ahh, in GW 1, none.

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    5. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Marveux

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    6. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Rob Green, Hughes a close second

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    7. beric
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Ryan Bennett

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    8. SPorting
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Aguero

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

        Aguero(C)

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

          Also had Demel on my bench.

          He scored 6 that day too. Should have seen the signs.

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

            *6pts

            Not six goals.

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        2. get_in
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Still hurts.

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

            Ruined my season.

            Well, that and missing the Hazard and Michu bandwagons.

            That, and my being generally shit at FPL.

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

      Torres.

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

        9,11,2,2,11,12...he started pretty well tbf

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

          Yep. I started pretty well. And then fell away.

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    10. Efan Ekoku Pops
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      N'Zogbia

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    11. King Nil Miss ✩
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Taraabt!

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    12. /
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Junior Hoillett!

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    13. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Gorkss

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    14. Back to Back Ballacks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      OMG - just saw Miyaichi in my squad when I looked, totally forgot about that!
      Tomkins maybe but Alcaraz sat in my squad for 11 weeks while Martinez kept telling me he'd be ready next week before finally admitting that he was fooked.
      Mariappa was there too, holy shite how did I manage a good year with that starting lot!

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

        Haha massive curveball from Martinez. That is a gang of rubbish you had at the start. It's difficult getting it right from the off though.

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

      Gunter

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    16. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Darren Bent (sigh)

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    17. get_in
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Even though I had Aguero(C), got to be De Jong. The shame.

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    18. SW6
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Holman 😳

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

      In hindsight, Noble, Hangeland, Graham, Ireland.

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    20. Billy Gilmore
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      N'Zogbia

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    21. stilicho
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Danny Graham

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      1. sminkypinky
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        +1

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

      Robert Green and Aguero are fighting for the award.

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Green was massively undervalued by fpl .... or not

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  17. Whazza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    What would you do to this team with 1 FT and 1 million in the bank? Get Sturridge? Cheers.

    Guzan-Bunn
    Zaba-Kompany-Clyne-Demel-Cameron
    Bale-Walcott-Hazard-Maloney-Fellaini
    RVP-Tevez-Kone

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    1. King Nil Miss ✩
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Fellaini -> Coutinho and play 5 mids

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      1. Whazza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Rather Maloney & Sturridge than Coutinho & Kone right? 3-4-3

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  18. Efan Ekoku Pops
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Would love Tevez to start and score, or not to feature at all so I can get Michu's points from the bench...

    ...cue a 1 pointer...

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

      He should do, as Aguero played 90 for the FA cup

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      1. Van Dal
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        both could start iof mancini aint there

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

          That is not likely as I dont think even the new manager would want to risk an injury and that would be what he would be doing giving both a full game 2 days after the finale. Likely situation is Dzeko and one of them with a sub for the other in 60-70 min

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          1. Dr Dream
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            They played the final on Saturday and tomorrow is Tuesday...How many times this season has RVP and Bale played full games that close together !!!!!....quite a lot...

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

              I dont remember any for either with 2 days rest. Possibly the 1 RMD game for RVP. That was with something to play for you have to agree.

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              1. Dr Dream
                • 11 Years
                10 years, 10 months ago

                Yeah...just a bit naffed off with Mancini and his obsession...Bale has played plenty EL games on a Thursday and played at the weekend though...Mancini completely and utterly overcooks the rest and rotation lark to the point of affecting players form rather than improving it....Looks like he'll pay for it with his job though.

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

        But Tevez has about 70 extra minutes on Aguero this week.

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        1. Dr Dream
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Oh yea...so it's Teves's turn to play 20 mins in order to be rested ready to play 70 mins at the weekend...

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

            This is not about turns or rested for another game, this is about risking injury.

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

              especially at the end of the season

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    2. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      aye...that's Mancini for you...Aguero's had one game in a row now so he'll be rested on 70 mins in order to be not tired for the next match...which he will play 20 mins of...

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

      Guidetti FTW.

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

    Eugh. Pardew backtracks on his quote writing it off as "joking". What a tit.

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

      what did he say?

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

        "I'm a tit. Just joking"

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

        He couldn't care less if Arsenal beat them 4 nil. Just wants the match to be entertaining.

        Or something like that.

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

          Hunting for contract pay off. 🙂

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  20. Thomass
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone who is in the FFS Competition can you make a spreadsheet so I can email you for the info!

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    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Should everyone make a separate spreadsheet so there are 16 spreadsheets in total?

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

        No

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        1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          So 3 spreadsheets, one for each group?

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

        No. You should copy the other spreadsheets and then fill it in weekly and update the data and then Thomass can cherry pick it all and post it as his own work.

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

      You running a new competition?

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

        No the one I made on Friday

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

          Ahhh I see,.

          What are the details?

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

            Will post a pic
            This is how it works!
            http://imgur.com/rfcmvw0

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            1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 10 months ago

              😆 😀

              Oh my

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

                What?!

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

            Here's the groups!
            http://imgur.com/YzWxmu4

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

              When did I sign up for this 😯

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

                No I put some of the lads because I know yu support villa

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              2. The Shadow
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 10 months ago

                You didn't have to, it's an elite league. You're one of the elite.

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            2. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 10 months ago

              I didn't make the cut 🙁

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

                Who do yu want to be pepin

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                1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
                  • 13 Years
                  10 years, 10 months ago

                  Can I be Barcelona? I like them.

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

                    Needs to be a Premier or past premier league team

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              2. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
                • 11 Years
                10 years, 10 months ago

                Neither could I 🙁

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

                  No you are coming in

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  21. vivalaba
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    First FPL season for me AND first post, so wondering if I'll get a reply...

    ...but since I'm most probably making it into our Cup final and dunno what to do:

    Reina

    Sagna | Zab | Dawson (Martin R)

    Mata | Oscar | Bale | Couthino

    RVP | Tevez | Kun

    took -4 hits within semi- and quarterfinal, hich worked out great (oscar/couthino)
    but clueless what to do. (Even considering Mrtin R to Demel to get possible clean sheet on bench.

    Opponent has Hart, Baines, G Johnson, Vert | Couthino, Santi, Wally, Bale | Lukaku, Cisse, Stu (1 FT)

    Thx in advance...

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    1. vivalaba
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      *for what it's worth: Guthri and Pearce on bench as well...

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

      Perhaps wait for some more news then decide on one of Kun/Tevez out for Sturridge.

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

      Link yur team cherrd

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    4. stilicho
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Welcome to the site!

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    5. heco87
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      RVP --> Sturridge would tempt me in that situation. Not sure which players are likely to start in Chelsea's mid next weekend after EL final but Walcott tends to do the business against us too...

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      1. heco87
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        RVP --> Sturridge & Guthrie --> Walcott for -4.

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        1. vivalaba
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Sound move! I think I'll do that, possible injuries aside. Oscar benching then?

          @all: great feedback! thx 😀

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    6. get_in
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Who is your fifth mid? I'd do Kun -> Sturridge & Oscar -> Walcott for a hit myself.

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      1. vivalaba
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        I feel like I'm stuck with the Kun/Tevez combo till the end, but him or RVP has to go me thinks. Wally in for Guthrie seems to be the right thing to do then.

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    7. Back to Back Ballacks
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      What cup final?

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      1. vivalaba
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        We have a regular league + cup (group stage + playoffs). Nothing fancy I guess, but

        since they're all English fellas in my league, except me, I'm quite pumped for the cup 😀

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

          Where are you from?

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          1. vivalaba
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            Since the Bundesliga got that boring, I had to look around a bit (ok ok PL wasn't that interesting title-wise)

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            1. vivalaba
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 10 months ago

              *eh, Germany (ya, they really hate it,lol)

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        2. Back to Back Ballacks
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          😆
          Best of luck, if it goes to penos you're laughing 😉
          Wait until Friday/Saturday, make you're moves then.

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          1. vivalaba
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            Cheers mate! Have yet to figure out what to do after GW 38...

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

    GW1 I had Fabio, Taarabt and Graham in my starting Xl. Horrendous.

    Decent bench though. Mignolet, Maloney, Cuellar, Clyne

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    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Gunter in the heart of my defense 😀

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    2. SW6
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Ramires--Holman--Dembele--Hoilett--Cazorla was my midfield. I really don't know how i thought they would be good.

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

      Looking at my starting team, I'm amazed I managed to resurrect that and even save my WC until GW33!

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

      You just made me realise i've had Demel all season.

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    5. Billy Gilmore
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Had I not swapped Michu out for N'Zogbia on the saturday morning (yes I really did that 🙄 ), my midfield would've been amazing, if somewhat premature for Mata.

      Bale – Santi – Mata – N'Zogbia (lol)

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    6. Champy
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I had Guthrie, he scored 9 points.

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

        Same. 🙂

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

        +1

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

      I actually had a decent team GW1.. Players to let me down included Bale and Zabaleta 😀

      Michu 1st Sub hurt pretty badly though!

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

      Heh. I had Noble as bench fodder for ages but somehow managed to have him playing in every match he had returns (goals/assists).

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  23. In Like Flynn.
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Good Afternoon All,

    Is Zabaleta banned for Tuesday or next Sunday? There is nothing on injuries and Bans here or FPL

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    1. SW6
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      banned for tomorrow

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      1. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks.

        I guess players are only flagged on rumours now not when they're definitely out.

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        1. Billy Gilmore
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Not flagged as they're only for the next GW transfers.

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          1. In Like Flynn.
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            Aye, thanks BG, I need a site that covers all the games really.

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

      Tuesday.
      There's nothing on FPL because the GW has already started, so it doesn't affect transfers.

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      1. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks Epic.
        I still think a flag and explanation might help on here as other games are still affected.

        But I see the point and may have bitten without cause.

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Grumpy old git! 😆

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    3. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Just Reading

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        War and Peace? 😉

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    4. King Nil Miss ✩
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Tuesday!

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  24. sminkypinky
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Hmm... Was all set doing Benteke-> Studge. But it seems my country's leader already has him. Now I'm gonna need a massive differential in order to move past him!

    Any advice lads?

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    1. Ronny Hotdog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Ade?

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      1. sminkypinky
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Right. Not a bad idea actually. Had not even considered him. Out of the box. Cheers Grubs!

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        1. sminkypinky
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Oh... He's way too expensive.

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    2. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      agbonlahor

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      1. sminkypinky
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Can't see Wigan rolling over...

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    3. saata
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Giroud? Isn't he back this week?

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      1. sminkypinky
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Let's see how tomorrow goes. Still prefer Ade out of those.

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Carroll??? Agbonlahor?

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          1. sminkypinky
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            Ooh. Carrol is shout!!

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

      chicharito

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      1. sminkypinky
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        He'll partner RVP?

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

          don't see why not

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  25. tobesthetoffee
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Benteke > Ade good? (Have Studge)

    And

    Best mid under 6.7 ? Have no arsenal cover

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I am going for Henderson. I will have Adebayor too ... 😀

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  26. saata
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Does someone consider Giroud as a great differential this week?
    He already served his ban, right?

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

      Yep - wouldn't get him immediately tho -might need to get back into the swing of things

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    2. Ronny Hotdog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      A differential, yes. A great one? No

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

      As in tomorrow?

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  27. sminkypinky
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    @Pepin

    Crucial match for you tomorrow buddy. You aiming for the top...? 30? Wally needs to deliver.

    Just wanted to wish you the best. Well played this year buddy!

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    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Cheers!

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

    Predictions for Arsenal Vs Wigan and Man City Vs Reading?

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

      3-1, 0-2

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

      4-0 4-0

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

      3-2 Arsenal

      6-0 City

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    4. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      goals...lots of them.

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  29. Evans
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Most obvious GW 38 transfer ? Has to be Sturridge surely ? Obviously not so obvious if you have already got him .

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    1. BMox81
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Kone > Adebayor will be my final punt-tastic transfer this week.

      Boom.

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

      Gabby for a punt.

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

      Lambert
      J Rod

      ?

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  30. SuperOsçarBaby
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    bale(c) fail

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Indeed. Dodged the bullet, so far ... 🙂

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    2. Van Dal
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Aguero (c) fail

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