Moving Target

Scout Report – Adrian Mariappa

Ian Holloway’s substantial summer shopping spree saw the Crystal Palace boss swing by the Madejski on deadline-day to snap up Adrian Mariappa. The centre-half arrives from Reading for a fee believed to be in the region of £2.5m and is one of 16 new faces to roll up to Selhurst Park since the end of last season.

Speaking to the club’s official website, the 26-year-old admitted he was relieved to be back in the top-flight after dropping into the Championship with the relegated Royals last time around:

“I’m delighted to be joining Palace and playing in the Premier League again. It’s something everyone dreams of doing. Playing there last season was a great challenge as it is the biggest league in the world and you’re playing against the best players, so when this opportunity came to me I jumped at it. Selhurst Park is always a great place to play, the atmosphere has always been amazing and I’ve had some great games against this club. I want to prove I can play at this level an I’m sure that will be the same for everyone in the squad as we aim to stay in the Premier League.”

The History

A product of the Watford youth system, Mariappa made his debut for the Hornets towards the end of the 2005/06 campaign. The defender took some time to establish himself in the first-team, though, making 44 appearances (with 14 off the bench) across the following couple of seasons before finally nailing down a regular role in 2008/09.

Over the next four league campaigns, Mariappa turned out 169 times for the Vicarage Road club, producing four goals and three assists, before Reading snapped him up in the summer of 2012. He then featured on 29 occasions for the Royals last time out but fell out of favour under Nigel Adkins and has yet to see any league action this term. On the international stage, Mariappa has represented Jamaica 12 times since making his debut last year.

The Prospects

At present, it’s uncertain just where Mariappa stands in the Palace pecking order. Holloway has started Danny Gabbidon and Damien Delaney at centre-half in all three league fixtures thus far but the new boy’s mobility at the back could well see him get the edge over the less agile Gabbidon, with Mariappa’s speed ensuring the Eagles are perhaps a little less susceptible to balls played over the top.

Given that Holloway’s side have yet to earn a clean sheet, their defensive appeal is mainly down to price. Coming in at a mere 4.0 in Fantasy Premier league (FPL), Mariappa could be on the radar of those Fantasy managers on the lookout for a bargain but with three of their current back-four – Gabbidon, Joel Ward and Dean Moxey – all similarly priced, his acquisition looks a little too risky until Holloway’s plans are a little more concrete.

With Hull’s 4.0 priced centre-half James Chester looking nailed-on, twinning the Tigers centre-half with a Palace defender would give you a run of home fixtures that includes (CAR, SWA, WHM, AVL, FUL, SUN, EVE, CPL) in eight of the next nine Gameweeks. An enticing schedule, no doubt, but given that Gabbidon grabbed a goal in the Gameweek 3 win over Sunderland, Mariappa may have to wait his turn just yet. Nevertheless, the new boy’s arrival will cause a little concern to the Welshman’s 30,000+ new owners and, with Moxey’s game time soon to be under threat as Jonathan Parr gradually regains his fitness at left-back, it may well leave right-back Ward as the most secure option for those bold enough to take a punt on Holloway’s backline.

Ward’s game time looks more nailed-on than ever following the news that summer signing Jack Hunt has already been ruled out due to a broken ankle less than a fortnight after joining the club.

Further Reference

Adrian Mariappa Wikipedia

Adrian Mariappa Transfer Markt Page

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  1. DRIZ ✅
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Snodgrass ➡ Brady?

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  2. SouthCoastSaint
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Evening gents just curious as to how people are getting on so far and in their mini leagues?

    Currently on 175 points (distinctly average having missed Mignolet x2 and Ivanovic x1 clean sheets)

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    1. Epic Fail
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      176

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    2. Holy See
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      187, primed to pounce on the 150K in front of me! Or meander through gradually. Whatever.

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    3. LewanGOALski
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      188 pts
      2nd in my cash ML so far, 5 points after the leader

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      1. rumplestilskin
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        190 pts
        2nd in my cash ML; 6 points behind the leader

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    4. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      199, only Mini League if in is the Contributors one with Mark & co, leading but not for long.

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    5. Parm
      • 12 Years
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      156, a few of my mates are around the 211 mark, got some catching up to do.

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    6. Call Me Old Fashioned
      • 13 Years
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      172

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    7. Woy of the Wovers
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Top in two, Second in the third, some 20pts down. Team selection good with only Chester's 7pts left on bench and the loss of CS from Boruc and Foster - as all fellow owners.

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    8. A.T
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      195. I've got a chap in mine with a couple of top 10k finishes who swears he spends 2 mins a week on it!

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      1. SouthCoastSaint
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        eugh. Hate those guys! Friend of mine is 4th in the championship version! nuts

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    9. SC not pearls before swine
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      10 years, 6 months ago

      208 and near the top. If I hadn't captained Lukaku week 1 I'd say I have no complaints...

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      1. SouthCoastSaint
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        My league is fairly competitive. No crazy captain hauls have kept things pretty tight in mine

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    10. droginexile
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      170, started with a 75 and its gone downhill from there

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  3. United13
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    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    RMWCT Please:

    Boruc, 4million

    Coleman, Ferdinand, Whittaker (Collins, Chester)
    Ozil, Barfa, Walcott, Brady (JWP)
    RVP, Giroud, Benteke

    Thoughts, comments, welcomed and appreciated..!

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Whittaker could be out soon.
      Rest looks good.

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      1. United13
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        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers TM, will monitor Whittaker and can hopefully have Collins/Chester to fall back on

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    2. Sánchez
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Whittaker dodgy long term.
      Personally, dont like triple Arsenal attack.
      No goals = 3 blanks.
      Always a high risk move.

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      1. United13
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        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers Sanchez....see above re: whittaker. Yes - very high risk on Arsenal but playing catch up in my ML. He who dares...

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        1. rumplestilskin
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          just to remind you-
          Arsenal is hosting Stoke in 5th week....

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  4. TorresMagic™
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    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Early Bird Update

    For those who have had a good start this season, this league is for you.

    To qualify all you need is to have scored:

    67 in GW1
    49 in GW2 with no hits or 54 with a hit. More hits equals higher score needed.
    48 with no transfers in GW3 or 54 with a hit.

    Code is 58-338 for those who pass these three points.
    260 qualified. Plenty get knocked out each week.

    http://torresmagic.webs.com/earlybirdmillionaireclub.htm for more details.

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    1. Super John McGinn-
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I remain another week 😀

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  5. Super John McGinn-
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Any Saints fans think JWP is nailed on for a while, or likely to be dropped soon?

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    1. SouthCoastSaint
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Still a risk given that Jack Cork could play that role at any time. Wouldn't say he will be 'dropped' - maybe rotated (also played this week 90mins for u21s)

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  6. denial
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    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    A thing of beauty:

    Migs

    Vidic Walker Coleman YangaM Chester

    Walcott Couts Lamps HBA Brady

    Soldado Benteke Welbeck

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

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      1. 4vets
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        I'd worry if I were you! 😆

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    2. 4vets
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Beauty is in the eye of the beholder 😉

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      1. denial
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        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        great minds think alike but fools seldom differ 😉

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        1. 4vets
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          I disagree 😉

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    3. Demel
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I suppose beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

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    4. get_in
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      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Welbeck over Giroud? Not for me.

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      1. denial
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        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        *sigh* It's just got to that stage I'm afraid when I've been round and round all the possibles.

        RVP has to come in. What a pain in the bum.

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    5. Sánchez
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      As much as I dont rate Wellbeck.
      I rate the Wellbeck punt above the Nani one.

      At least Wellbeck is on form and getting games.
      Decent side I think.

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    6. Epic Fail
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder.

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    7. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Behold: an eye for beauty. 😉

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    8. mr gruber
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Aye, hold my bee - it's James Beattie!

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  7. BBC_TF
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    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Please RMWCT!

    Mignolet - Boruc
    Vidic - Walker - Coleman - Burner - Chester
    Ozil - Lampard - Hernandez - Brady - Ward-Prowse
    RVP - Giroud - Benteke

    The strengths:
    +I have RVP
    +I have 3 strong defenders, 3 big strikers, 2 big mids
    +I have 13 sure starters
    +I potentially have 5 pens takers

    The Weakness:
    -No Liverpool (sturridge may be injured and suarez will be the best option when back)
    -No Tottenham attack (too much incertainty at this stage. Need a few games to see how Lamela, Paulinho, Ericksen, Soldado play)
    -No City (average fixtures and we need to see how aguero/dzecko/jovetic/silva/navas/negredo work out)
    -Giroud is a total bandwagon and an average player but sole striker playing for arsenal sub 9m with good fixtures...

    Thoughts? I tried to make it a bit constructive for the debate. Thanks!

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    1. BBC_TF
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Who would you downgrade to improve hernandez who is far from convincing with his average fixtures...

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      1. MJ6987
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Swansea's fixtures are pretty good I reckon.

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        1. BBC_TF
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          • 13 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Liverpool and Arsenal in the next 3...

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          1. MJ6987
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            At home though.

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    2. waitinginthelonggrass
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Looks decent, over the course of the season I think that midfield will prove to be weak though.

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      1. BBC_TF
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        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Yes I agree. This is amazing what you can if you replace Giroud with Lambert...

        Typically upgrade Hernandez to Ben Arfa...

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    3. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Giroud isn't a weakness. Based on form.

      Rvp basically causes all your weaknesses.

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      1. BBC_TF
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        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        everyone thinks that having RVP literally tears the team apart but I think it is overplayed.

        if RVP proves a mistake, it is not so bad to fix it in two transfers if your team has an decent balance day 1.

        For instance, I can RVP + Hernandez -> Hazard + Sturridge for 4 small points.

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        1. KujaliaFC
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Having RVP does help one get Suarez, and I want to get the rabid cheat once he's available. When is he available?

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    4. Woy of the Wovers
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      15 sure starters is a strength. 14 is weak.

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    5. Woy of the Wovers
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      No Liverpool?!! Who's first in your squad list?

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      1. BBC_TF
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        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        no attacking liverpool! sorry I have the great all mighty mignolet.

        My 2 non sure starters have played everything so far and cost 4.5 and 6.0. Limited downside I believe.

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        1. Woy of the Wovers
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Ah, so you're calling Lampard a sure-starter. Optimistic, I fear.

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  8. Sweetpea
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Assuming all play, who scores best:

    A. Soldado(c)/Silva or

    B. RVP(c)/JWP (-4)?

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    1. get_in
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      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Whichever (C) scores.

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      1. Sweetpea
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        RVP 1/2 to score, Soldado is 4/6 to score.

        Not much in it.

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        1. Woy of the Wovers
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          So bookies reckon at least 33% chance that Robin will flop. The 40% for Soldado is nice.

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  9. waitinginthelonggrass
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    1250 transfers out for Sturridge today. What are his chances of playing?

    Have him on WC, unsure whether to stick.

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Give it 2 more days.

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    2. 4vets
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Me too... wait and see.

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    3. GlasgowFF
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      70/30 to play.

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    4. waitinginthelonggrass
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Thanks, ill wait it out a few more days.

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    5. rumplestilskin
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      i was hoping after his goal against UTD he'll rise...
      and you're saying that 1250 transferred him out of their team ...
      silly me 😮

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      1. KujaliaFC
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        He did rise.

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

    Think im there tell me what you think lads?

    Mig Harper
    Vidic Kosceilny Wisdom Chambers Chester
    Silva HBA Wally Brady JWP
    RVP Giroud Benteke

    Silva to lemala or coutinho if not passed fit

    Thanks

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  11. nuggybhoy1888
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Wildcarded

    migs
    mert coleman shaw
    lamela barkley ozil lampard
    rvp bentekkers lambert

    Any thoughts......

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    1. GlasgowFF
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Didn't like the look of Lamela.

      Like the rest though.

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    2. Whazza
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      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Why Lambert? Only one goal and that was a penalty right?

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    3. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Not sure how you can play a w/c right now tbh. So many question marks.
      Lamela-how will he turn out?
      Barkley-will he keep his place?
      Ozil-will he even start this week? How will he fare?
      Would rather you waited a week.

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

    Noticed Walcott is going down on the price rises list....wonder how much that is to do with people just thinking oooo OZIL he must score loads....rather than the truth in he'll assist walcott and giroud.

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    1. BBC_TF
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      he ccould bee on pens and will have very steady flow of points i think

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  13. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    % chances of the following playing at the weekend in your opinion 60+ mins)

    Walcott 90%

    Silva 45%

    Sturridge 65%

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    1. MJ6987
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      90
      60
      80

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    2. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      100

      76

      27

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    3. Super John McGinn-
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Walcott 100%
      Silva 50%
      Sturridge 80%

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    4. LewanGOALski
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I have absolutely no basis to make any guesses about it. I have barely heard anything about those injuries/knocks

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    5. 4vets
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Theo 98%
      Silva 50%
      Studge 80%

      Total guesses based on nothing but my superb intellect.

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    6. Whiskerz
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      100%
      100%
      100%

      With them all giving 110% during the game according to their post match interviews.

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      1. Woy of the Wovers
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        I like the interviews. That means goals for all of them. No interviews for Van Persie though.

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    7. DelboyFPL
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      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      cant see Silva being risked with Champions League and Manchester derby next week

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  14. waitinginthelonggrass
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Walker or Zaba?

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    1. MTC
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Zaba just, although walker has better fixtures zaba more of an attacking threat

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      1. waitinginthelonggrass
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Zaba, 2 goals and 2 assists last season.

        Walker 0 goals and 6 assists. Walker played more minutes.

        City had 12 clean sheets vs Spurs 8.

        Tricky choice as I think Spurs will be better this season.

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  15. Holy See
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Go on then Mirallas, go on then, drop 0.1, doesn't bother me, not a bit! Git.

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    1. Sweetpea
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      in the same boat here

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    2. 4vets
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I might buy him back cheaper just to annoy you, Holy One 😉

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      1. Holy See
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Trust you to look to profit from the loss & misery of another. Shame on thee heathen, to the depths of hell & fires to burn your evil bum! 😉

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        1. 4vets
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Ouch!

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        2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          • 14 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          I will see to it! 😉

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        3. Woy of the Wovers
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          He'll waste a FT on it.

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    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I see there are advantages to my approach ... 😉

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    4. A.T
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      You'll get it back next week when he scores a brace.

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  16. SouthCoastSaint
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Please don't shoot me down, but is thinking of ditching Zabaleta on a wc a bit crazy?

    City don't look the same without Kompany at the back and have some tricky away fixtures upcoming.

    Enough to ditch to get some value elsewhere?

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    1. Kevtheotter
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Yep dont fancy their backline anymore...Terry or Vidic for me

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    2. Epic Fail
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Depends who you bring in.

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    3. Sweetpea
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Prefer chelsea defender. Luiz maybe

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    4. MTC
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      he's always a threat going forward though....

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    5. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I'm on WC and have brought him in. I rate him whatever and he seems pretty nailed on these days.

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    6. AK ⭐
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Well I'm in the same boat if it makes you feel better. They have 4 away fixtures and a home game to United. Not the best for defense, but they could get a few cleanies out of these too. Though, just by looking out their fixtures, it does put me off a little though.

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    7. Demí
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Definitely not crazy whilst Kompany's out. Gives you an excuse to jump on Nastasic when the city defence is in fashion again

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      1. SouthCoastSaint
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah that was my thinking. Also his ownership in my ML is huge. Always like to be the black sheep!

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    8. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Can always pick one up later. Points are king in FPL.

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  17. Kostja
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    So Catalunia pressing for independence with a human chain like the Baltics did 20 years ago. http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/09/11/us-spain-catalonia-idUSBRE98A0FR20130911

    This could have a devastating effect to the spanish football team with guys like Valdez, Pique, Alba, Busquets, Xavi, Fabregas and others being Catalunian.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1426190-fabregas-pique-and-a-potential-independent-catalan-xi/page/14

    Here is a potential starting 11 for the Catalunian national team

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    1. isacki: full casual
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      At least they won't miss Valdes.

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  18. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Best 4.5m def apart from Collins for say next 2-3 GWs?

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    1. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Liverpud def-Kelly or Wisdom. Chester or Burner otherwise.

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    2. DelboyFPL
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      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Wisdom at 4.4 with Glen Johnson injured

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      1. MJ6987
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Toure or Sakho could play there instead. Maybe more likely.

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        1. Jafooli
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Sakho CB no?

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          1. MJ6987
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            Primarily, yeah. Toure can play RB I think and Rodgers was talking him up. Wisdom might well play, just pointing out the risks.

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      2. KujaliaFC
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Wise choice.

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    3. Holy See
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Potentially Wisdom eh?

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    4. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah Wisdom's what it is right now.....interesting to see three agree...

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      1. MJ6987
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Chester

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  19. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    You are more addicted to:

    A. FPL
    B. FFS
    C. Both
    D. Neither (sure...)

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    1. Epic Fail
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I'm not addicted. I just have an irresistable urge to come on every day.

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    2. AK ⭐
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Well, B.

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    3. MTC
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      C

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    4. Kevtheotter
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      b
      or Fiso

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    5. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I'm addicted to TotalFPL rise/fall charts atm...

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

      E. FPL FFS and UCL 😉

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    7. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      My name is Doosra ... 😉

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    8. Sánchez
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I can quit FPL any time I want.
      I just dont want to ........ 🙁

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  20. DelboyFPL
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Do i swap Sturridge for Benteke OR Mirallas for Coutinho OR both for 4pt hit?

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    1. Whiskerz
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I'd do Mirallas to Cout.

      Covering Liverpool (somewhat). Avoiding Mir's price drop. Avoiding Sturridge's "in-ternational-jury".

      And I fancy there to be a decent amount of goals in Villa Vs Newc.

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      1. DelboyFPL
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        im so close to pressing confirm for coutinho, i fancy benteke to score but ill be gutted if he doesnt and sturridge is fit, think im gonna do it, ive got 9pt lead at work to play with 🙂 Adam for Arnatovic soon also me thinks afetr Stoke play Arsenal, im gonna give Anelka 1 more chance

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  21. DRIZ ✅
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Going to New York on the weekend 🙂

    Any reccommended places to visit?

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    1. MTC
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      a bar / restaurant showing soccer saturday yeeeeeeeeeeeeeha!

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      The Metro at Philadelphia.

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    3. GlasgowFF
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I went on a bus tour around the famous real life locations from movies. Was really interesting.

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    4. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Go see some baseball. Then you'll be grateful for cricket 😉

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    5. Eboue
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Ground zero, empire state, the high line- this is in meat packing district, v cool,

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    6. Champ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Top of the empire state is a great place to pick up chicks.

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    7. Bielsa’s bucket
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Hit up the Guggenheim and the MOMA, also try some of the dive bars im Williamsburg...if your into that sort of thing.

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    8. FISSH
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      anywhere that Adam Richman went too

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  22. tomsef
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    M Olsson/Silva/Soldado -- Vidic/hernandez/Rvp -8

    Worth it?

    Looks like Olsson is going down and hernandez is going up.

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  23. FollowFollow
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Any love for this?

    Boruc
    Walker Zab Vidic Shaw
    Nani Ben Arfa Walcott
    Sturridge RVP Benteke

    Given, Whittaker, Ward-Prowse Kasami

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  24. Wings Fan
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Natalie Sawyer looking particularly alluring tonight. Must be the red dress

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    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      She's by far my favourite.

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      1. Wings Fan
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Used to be my favourite. Rachel Wyse takes that honour now:

        http://img003.lazygirls.info/people/rachel_wyse/rachel_wyse_cure_for_dylan_14th_september_2012__dsnOKBbY.sized.jpg

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    2. dogtanion
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      unreal. sam matterface remains my life nemises.

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    3. MJ6987
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Who's that?

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  25. Hot Sauce
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    I reaally dont want RVP. But I think I have to admit I have to have RVP. All my mini league rivals dont have him. And the thought of him going mental next gameweeks is to good to pass up. l
    Did my free transfer Dzeko to Sturridge then he got injured.

    Team

    Ming (Davis)
    Mert, Coleman, Shaw, Collins, Chester
    Walcott, Oscar, Silva, Mirallas, Williams
    Soldado, Sturridge, Giroud.

    Doubts in my team. Sturridge, Silva, Injured Williams. Want to get rid of mirallas.

    Choose.

    A. Silva - Sturridge to RVP, Brady -8
    B. Wildcard
    C. Silva and Sturridge

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  26. Kno
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Meh, 2 weeks with a wc is way too much time to fiddle around.

    Thoughts on this midfield, too weak?

    lamps theo hba brady jwp

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    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I presume you have RVP?

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      1. Kno
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Indeed, rvp giroud tekkers upfront.

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        1. MJ6987
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Same here.

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    2. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Looks underdone. Theo apart, the rest are all concerns for either gametime or points.

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    3. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      same here, although going Barkely over JWP, atm....

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    4. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Great goalscorer/ top mid this season/most shots on goal this season/good fixture &pens/cheap and on kicks.

      Looks good to me...

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  27. ron burgandy
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Hello all. Newby here. I've been reading your comments for a good 6 or 7 months and have eventually decided to join in! First question who if you were able to have either giroud or benteke who would you go for!? Thanks in advance for your words of wisdom.

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  28. The Shoonchy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Can Barkley be a sound 5th midfield cheap option? Won't be needing him every week
    Got two 9M's and two 7M's

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  29. waitinginthelonggrass
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    If you could have any defender up to value of 6.1 aside from Vidic who would you go for?

    Torn between Terry, Zabaleta and Walker.

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    1. 4vets
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I assume you have Zab as he's 6.3. I think I'm sticking with Zab. I was going walker but reckon Lamela will boss it.

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    2. MJ6987
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Mertersacker

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  30. generalsport1
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Tips to do?

    Current team for the week:

    Marshall (vorm)
    Collins - Chester - A.Cole (coleman) (turner)
    Whittingham - Walcott - Hazard - Nolan - Coutinho
    Soldado - Dzeko (wolfswinkel)

    I would love to get Ozil, & Benteke - but for who? Also guess i need to ship wolfswinkel and dzeko soon.
    2FT and 2M in bank.

    Appretiate feedback

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