Dugout Discussion

The Dugout Discussion – Sunday

Sunday brings the Gameweek to a close with a trio of matches featuring an array of Fantasy talent. Things get rolling with a pair of lunchtime kick-offs, as Villa host United and Swansea make the trip to Carrow Road to face Chris Hughton’s Norwich. That’s followed by the headline act, as Andre Villas-Boas looks to continue the Spurs revival against a Liverpool unit weakened by a string of injuries.

While the press will be focused on David Moyes, Fantasy managers will be more interested in Wayne Rooney’s performance. With a potential absence for Sergio Aguero looming, the United striker could make himself “essential” over the Christmas period if he can produce in the midlands. With Michu expected to earn a run-out at Norwich, we’ll have the opportunity to assess whether he can join both David Silva and Theo Walcott on our midfield Christmas list, while at 4pm, all eyes will be on Luis Suarez as he looks to overcome the absence of skipper Steven Gerrard and strike partner Daniel Sturridge against the Spurs back four.

Look to our Twitter feed for the latest teamsheet bulletins, while our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open and will remain available throughout today’s three fixtures.

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

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  1. Robe Wan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    I think walcotts return would have been hidden to the casual amongst all the goals

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    1. Obi Wan Elokobi
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      The fact Arsenal lost and he's not in the first page for highest scoring midfielders means it's unlikely he'll get a price rise

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      1. Robe Wan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Ideal

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  2. 1-1 at Newcastle
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    And finally after 83838 weeks, my whole back line delivers 😀 5-2-3 ftw.

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    1. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      You must be old.

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  3. Notorious
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Aguero won't fall tonight, right? Currently on 56.9%

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    1. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      No

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      1. Jimmers
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Actually he might - seems to be a lot doing Kun/Suarez swap

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    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      why are people even transferring him out without news, just pure stupidity

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      1. floydy_floyd
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Not really. Highly likely he misses at least 3 games.

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        1. Give The Todd Some Love
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          How on earth can you know that?

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          1. Jimmers
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Looked a serious injury - of course its speculation, we're not doctors

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          2. Top 210 Club
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            omg its obvious man, its a calf injury!!! Best case scenario rest for 7 to 10 days no training hence two games, otherwise it's 4-6 weeks, just google it not rocket science...

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        2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          never know how serious it is though

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      2. Pasqualinho
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I think it's an educated guess, Bemba. And some people don't want to wait while their targets are rising in price. When he's confirmed out for a few weeks they all of a sudden don't look so stupid. I'm waiting, but I want Rooney and one price drop means no difference to me.

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        1. Notorious
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Yes, this is why I asked. Rooney/ Negredo don't seem like rising soon but if Aguero fall it could ruin my plan.

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          1. Pasqualinho
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            I'm pretty sure you'll be ok to wait for news. Can't see him going down tonight.

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

        i want rooney,silva,wally(3 transfers this wk),kos/verm,burner in the next couple wks...and just have the cash to do it...so can't afford losing .1 on aguero!!!

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  4. Spencer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    79 (-4) but out of the cup.

    Been punching above my weight the last few rounds, but still disappointed. Oh well, need just need to step up and win the whole thing now! 😉

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  5. Optimus.
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    69 in your face 😎

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    1. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Lads only site this Optimus 🙂

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    2. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Pic first...

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    3. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Hmm...

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

      Rather not, but thanks all the same.......

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    5. Podge
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      usually

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

    Its safe to say now that AVB wont be sacked. Atleast not for now..

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I hope he stays, more fun with him around at spurs

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  7. Laserface
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    28 points today .. rank 44k .. red or green ?

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  8. isacki: full casual
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Fiver placed on AVB being next manager to be sacked at 1.33. Decided it's virtually certain.

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    1. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Surely they need to have someone in line first.

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      1. isacki: full casual
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        This is Levy - he may well.

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      2. Podge
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Mankini was there earlier

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

      Thief..........that's as easy as a ram raid.

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    3. Del Griffith
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      What about Big Sam, he could go next

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      1. isacki: full casual
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Think David Gold gave an interview this week saying "who else would we appoint if we sacked sam"

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  9. heco87
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone know what the tie breaker is in the paddy power cup? Is it goals scored? OR?

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    1. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      OR

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      1. heco87
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Lovely, cheers

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    2. The Sarjeant
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Overall rank.

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  10. Alejo - CFC
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Do we know how long Aguero is out for ?

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    1. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      No, nor does he

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  11. Tim Canterbury
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    I was on 32 points with 4 to play including Evra who was "out". 93 now 🙂

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    1. joinho
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Holy crap

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    2. joinho
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      and could have made 100 if you played Turner over Terry.

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    3. Del Griffith
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      well done Sir....take a bow

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

      my rival went from 30 to 86 🙁

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

    This is where things start getting interesting. Around half the team will be common for most people. Depends on your other half and Captaincy picks. Quick game weeks coming up. By the time we all get our Jan WC's, I for one would be looking to get back to the rank I had at the start of this week

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    1. isacki: full casual
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      The quick gameweeks are a good chance to destroy the template with a bunch of injuries and shocks. Hoping it's carnage, I love Christmas!

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

        This....

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  13. Granville
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    3rd time I've bought Lukaku and again he's a disaster for me. Backing him at the start of the season cost me so many points, and the non captaincy points this time.

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    1. floydy_floyd
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Looking at him or negredo in for aguero. What you reckon?

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      1. Granville
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        • 14 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I'm afraid to say now. Starting to get decisions horribly wrong.

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    2. isacki: full casual
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Just got him and Walcott this week. Promising to hold him for the long term.

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    3. Bad Pen
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Same, however I had Rooney as my vc so can't really say I'd have backed Suarez this week had I not bought Lukaku in.

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    4. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I panicked at 11.25am on Saturday when I first opened my FPL page when I noticed I'd left the captaincy on Suarez. Made sure I made the change to Lukaku and felt fully satisfied that I hadn't missed the deadline.

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      1. isacki: full casual
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        The reverse happened to me this week - I was planning to spend my 2FT on Migs & Amal > Howard & Barkley but slept through the deadline.

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  14. A Defender's Nightmare
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Team linked.

    You may want to have a look at my bench this GW.

    Cheers. 🙂

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    1. HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      holy feck thats so unlucky

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    2. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Same amount as me

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    3. Messiah Hazard
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      My bench equals yours

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    4. Del Griffith
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      benching walcott crazy

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  15. BantamPhil
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    The FPL cup next week, I hope I play someone without Suarez

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    1. Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      ha likewise 😛

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    2. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      +1

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  16. suvoneel
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    lost at the last page
    First things first... I want to thank those who gave me a moral boost by responding positively in the last page...
    Now lets get down to the details...I have now taken it as a mission from the coming gw onwards ..really need u guys to help me out with this..
    My league leader is on 1010 and I'm at 920..(fortunately he dint captain suarez this week like many of us) practically the gap is 90...
    i've gotta confess its down to me taking heavy point hits every single game week (His net transfer is 25 and mine is an awful 48..i know some of u would tell me to quit this game) Can i make a comeback and topple him off the top?? is it really possible keeping in mind that he has also saved his WC...

    His combo:
    Howard
    Mcauley Ridgewell Coleman Ward Baker
    Oviedo Hazard Yaya Ramsey Colback
    Suarez Aguero Rooney

    Mine: I swear this is the last time I did take a hit

    Guzan Krul
    Zabaleta Gabbidon Coleman Jagielka Moxey
    Hazard Yaya Ramsey Walcott Fer
    Suarez Rooney J.Rodriguez

    basically now we have 6 players in common...Help me out with a solid long term action plan...cheers

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    1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Your fine

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  17. hixen
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone else put armband on other player then Suarez? Feel pretty stupid now when it's on Hazard.

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    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Wow, everyone but you had him as you can tell from the pages of celebration

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    2. BantamPhil
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I own Suarez and captained Terry, feel better?

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      1. hixen
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        That hurt, feels a lot better, thanks 🙁

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  18. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Ronaldo's scoring is just completely ruining FPL at the moment.

    #retro

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  19. NED KELLY
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Lesson learned this week.. Never take the armband off Suarez !

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    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Even when he is away at City and Lukaku home to Sunderland?

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      1. NED KELLY
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        He's still out score lukaku

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    2. Parm
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Might have to in January 😉

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

      Holtby, behind her, looks much smaller close up.

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    2. Tim Canterbury
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Suarez said something to Paulinho after she did that. Apparently a lip reader has revealed it was "I'm going to get you sent off and your manager sacked for that"

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      1. potatoace
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        lol

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    3. Mr. Bean
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      ha, funny

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  20. fatherted
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Snap pole amongst Suarez owners. Simples. Captain, yes or no.

    I'll start

    No 🙁

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    1. PB-THE-VET
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Yes 😀

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    2. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      No (today i presume you mean)

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      1. fatherted
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Yes. Had (c) last few weeks 🙂

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    3. McGrubbs
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      nope. feeling like a sorry tard. went with lukaku who was lucky to get an assist.

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

      No 🙁

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  21. Optimus.
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    69

    I'll take it 😎

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    1. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      We heard you the first time, you perv!!

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      1. Optimus.
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I'm done now 🙂

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        1. Chris_White
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          😉

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    2. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Lol we get it

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    3. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Man or female

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  22. Solenya
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Well on the upside had we captained Suarez the weight of expectations would have meant that he never would'd scored such a mamoth score, butterfly effect, chaos theory and all that shit.

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  23. Djerbil
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Andre: 'We've got to go again. We have to get back to basics and work on the shape. That's what we have to do now'

    He is going to be castigated in tomorrow's paper

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  24. Jagermeister
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    when do the Automatic subs come in?

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  25. Messiah Hazard
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    If this had been a perfect GW for me, I would have been on 108 (-8) points...

    Unfortunately now am on 70 (-8) points...

    Next time onwards, need to follow the Form over Fixtures theory and not the other way around...

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  26. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    arghh i actually hope suarez has a couple o quiet ones or there will be no differentiation

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  27. cruzex
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Avb sacked?? Confimed?

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    1. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Nah just a troll on the last page

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    2. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      No, Thomass being a dick again

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    3. Jax
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      no

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  28. _Ninja_
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Guys, if Kun out a few weeks which is better?

    RavMo/ Kun/Terry ->

    A, Silva/Negredo/Zabaleta?
    B. Silva/Rooney/4,7m def?

    Mignolet / Lewis
    Gabbidon / Terry / Coleman / Mertesacker / Chester
    Morrison / Özil / Ramsey / Hazard / Whittingham
    Agüero / Suárez / Lukaku

    2 FT, £1.7m in the bank.

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