→ The 2014/15 season was Sergio Aguero's best ever for Fantasy returns. Seven of his goals/assists and 36 of his FPL points came in two meetings with which club that year? Scout Betting
1 March 2014 863 comments
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We look for inspiration in this week’s Scout Picks as we attempt to get one over Paddy again. A couple of in-form midfielders and Tottenham’s Togolese talisman carry our hopes as we prepare to part company with another tenner:

Our first stop is at Craven Cottage, where Fulham welcome London neighbours Chelsea. The hosts’ new boss Felix Magath has his work cut out in his first home match in charge – Fulham have a single shut-out in the last 20 Gameweeks and look unlikely to improve upon that record anytime soon. Paddy are offering 11/2 on Eden Hazard to score and the Blues to keep a clean sheet – given Jose Mourinho’s side have conceded just three times in 11 Gameweeks, we’re happy to part with £3 of this week’s tenner.

Onto the Britannia now, where Arsenal face a testing trip to Stoke. Paddy are prepared to offer 15/2 on a Santi Cazorla goal and Gunners shut-out – the little Spaniard has three strikes in six, whilst Arsene Wenger’s side have kept out their opponents five times in the previous nine Gameweeks. With this in mind, we part company with another £3 for Saturday afternoon’s showdown.

Finally, our last bet of the weekend is kept for Sunday’s game at White Hart Lane, where Spurs welcome struggling Cardiff. Paddy are offering 13/2 on Emmanuel Adebayor scoring two or more and for Tim Sherwood’s side to keep a clean sheet and we’re backing this one with our remaining £4. The Togo international has bagged three braces in 11 league appearances since being installed up top by his new manager and was at the double in Thursday’s Europa League win over FC Dnipro, whilst the Bluebirds dire attacking form also looks promising – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have drawn blanks in five of his seven league games in charge.

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  1. Manamongst
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Southampton-Liverpool I predict will be high scoring. Teams that pressure high up the pitch don´t really like being pressured.

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    1. Notorious
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      yes I really fancy Ade to score in this match

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      1. Djerbil
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        🙄

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  2. jasper
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    which 2 out of
    Koscielny.Shaw,Ward,Demel

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    1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Koscielny and Ward

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  3. Sting
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Does anyone know when the Everton double gameweeks could possibly be ?

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 16 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      GW31,34,37
      2 of those likely.

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      1. Sting
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers TM!

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    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Player - failed to score in Prem appearances this season....

    Suarez - 10/22 apps; Sturridge - 3/19 apps; Aguero - 5/17 apps; RVP - 6/16 apps; Adebayor - 7/12 apps

    So, they have scored in __% of games:

    Sturridge - 84%
    Aguero - 71%
    RVP - 62.5%
    Suarez - 55%
    Adebayor - 42%

    Jus' sayin'
    😉

    And of course fixtures play a part, but Ade has failed score at home vs West Brom, Stoke and Palace. On the other hand, Sturridge has failed to score three times ALL season.

    Southampton away doesn't look good but:
    - Southampton conceded 2 gals in their first 6 home games.
    - They have then conceded 14 in the next 7 at home.
    - They also just let in three against West Ham.

    And as we all know, Liverpool are the best team to take advantage of this - since Sturridge returned, Liverpool have scored 9 goals in three away games (and 24 in the last 7).

    I can see the attraction of Ade, but I hate captains to blank. If you want to avoid a blank, Sturridge is the man.

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    1. Declan-
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      And now I have just changed to Sturridge from Ade. Oh dear 🙂 You make some good points though. Ade playing the whole game midweek counts against him too.

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        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        well I watched the game and that tempted me to go Ade (C) - I think it has swayed a lot of people.

        But it was against a very poor side, who (for at least one of the goals) had ten men. Since he's come back, his home stats/returns are poor. Sturridge is Mr. Consistent. I like that in a (C). 🙂

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    2. Super PVA - Small Spuds
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Very helpful thanks

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    3. Phaze 1
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Wish I hadn't read that. Now I'm not so set on Barndoor.

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    4. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      My thoughts exactly johan my man. Have an uppy

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        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        🙂

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    5. Burd Turglars
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      It takes balls to admit that you have to change your mind when someone provides an incitful piece of analysis or makes a forceful argument.

      Fortunately I'm not an idiot and already had Studge (c) anyway

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        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        😉 cheers man. couldn't believe the % stats myself really.

        I think you're right though - especially with captains. It's the fear of your ex-(C) then doing the business!

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    6. Mr Smith
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Paddy Power agree also.

      Anytime scorer odds:

      Sturridge 1.72
      Ade 1.83
      Suarez 1.90

      Hattrick odds:

      Sturridge 11.00
      Ade 11.00
      Suarez 13.00

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    7. getfunky
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      yeah fair assessment

      but it's the risk of ade that means there's more to gain as a lot will captain sturridge as he's more reliable & consistent

      question is are you a gambler?

      personally i'm going with hazard

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    8. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Cardif leak goals for fun at moment.

      Palace Stoke and Brom are all very stubborn defensively.

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    9. Zep
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Failing to score isn't the same as blanking though...

      I'd be happy with 2 assists from my captain... 😉

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  4. swobe
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Who to captain?

    A) Ade
    B) Suarez
    C) Hazard
    D) Studge

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    1. Notorious
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      read my last 100 posts

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    2. Andy1
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Studge for me

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    3. Stats King-@football2space
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      A

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  5. JoeSoap
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Marshall (Mannone)
    Kos, Ward, Coleman (Chester, Demel)
    Hazard, Huddlestone, Lallana, Eriksen, (Silva)
    Suarez, Ade, Sturridge

    2FT 0.1m in bank

    Wk 28 - Silva>Snodgrass (3.5m)
    Wk 29 - Kos>Azip (3.5m & 8 players available)
    Wk 30 - Ade>Aguero & Erik>Adams (0.6 in bank)
    Wk 31 - Snodgrass to Sterling (0.8 in bank - 7 doubles) or Hudd/Snod>Colback/Nolan for a hit (8 doubles)

    Any thoughts or changes?

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  6. Benteke10
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    I'm captaining Sturridge purely because I have Gerrard.

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    1. Nabs Kebabs
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      sound logic (sarcasm)

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      1. Benteke10
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        No but if Gerrard were to score points (most likely from assists) who would be the scorer? Most probably Sturridge

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        1. Viper
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          Or one of the best strikers in the would possibly..

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          1. Benteke10
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 9 months ago

            With his new role? Mmmm maybe

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  7. Matt
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Play Chester (NEW) or Ward (swa)?

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    1. Home Run Baker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Chester ftw!

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  8. Pinoche
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    All set?

    Ruddy

    Coleman - Terry - Sagna

    Hazard - Sterling - Lallana - Snodgrass

    Suarez - Sturridge(v) - Adebayor(c)

    Subs: Mannone Chester Ward Mata

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    1. Nabs Kebabs
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      ay looks very strong man

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  9. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Does anyone know if Lovren is back?

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Big game so could be.

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  10. eddscape
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Get in Pienaar for Mata. I can't afford Mirallas.

    Good idea?

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    1. Jimbo123
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Stick

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    2. Home Run Baker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      No - keep Mata

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  11. Jimbo123
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Suarez (c) differential this week, finally....

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    1. Tim Canterbury
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Time to move on mate

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  12. andres
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Will spurs trash cardiff?

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    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      3-0

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    2. Notorious
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      big time

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    3. Declan-
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Yes. More than likely

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    4. Viper
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Dodgy 1-0 incoming..

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        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        this. 🙂

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        • 15 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        I could see Cardiff reacting to their drubbing. This.

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    5. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Yes

      Cardiff have gone backwards under OGS

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  13. Djerbil
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    If u guys make a profit with those bets , I'm getting 100 points as well

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  14. rozzo
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Has the poster that posted last night that Sturridge or Suarez is the best captain option because Liverpool only play once a week been on today?

    Been thinking about his theory and while it is slightly correct the likes of Aguero have scored big hauls whilst having played European games midweek.

    I don't really think it makes a difference if they play once or twice a week does it?

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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      it's bound to have some sort of effect.

      if he's carrying a knock (which TS has said recently), he'll have less time to recover and it'd be more of a burden for him.

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    1. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      They're fresher. It's a factor

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  15. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Southampton will beat Liverpool 2-1

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  16. Shane Ferguson 4.0
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Play 2 from this lot -
    Noone, Ollson, Bruce, Ward

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    1. Home Run Baker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Olsson, Bruce

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      1. Notorious
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        this.

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      2. Home Run Baker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        There's a chance Bruce won't start - might go with Ward, but I fancy a Hull CS.

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      3. Djerbil
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        this

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    2. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Ward and Ollson

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  17. reeceon
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Which 1 to play? 🙂

    Bruce
    Ward
    Sidwell

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    1. Art Vandelay
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      I have started Bruce with Dann 1st sub.

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    2. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Sidwell

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    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 16 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Sidwell

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    4. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Will Bruce still start with Chester back now?

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      1. reeceon
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        this is what I'm thinking there defence rotation is rather unpredictable

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        1. RamaJama
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          I have both and play Chester with Bruce as sub, as I think Chester is first choice when fit.

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      2. My Name Is Prince
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        don´t think he´ll start...

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  18. Viper
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Think im starting to bottle Adebayor (c). These are the sort of games where spurs stutter to a dodgy 1-0..

    Suarez is due a haul isn't he.. Plus he may actually be a differential this week 😯

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      He won't be.

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    2. Djerbil
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      go with the initial instinct rathar than the 2nd thought

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      1. Viper
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Its been on Ade all week. He's burnt me plenty of times though!!

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    3. reeceon
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      I'm going ade (c) and have sturr/suarez

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      1. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Same here

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  19. copps
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    its almost impossible to call Liverpool's performances away from home. total risk but at least we know they will try play attacking football regardless

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    1. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      They can't defend so the only option is to attack

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  20. hixen
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    So guess the outcome on the following games:

    A. Everton - West Ham
    B. Fulham - Chelsea
    C. Hull - Newcastle
    D. Stoke - Arsenal

    my guess is:

    A. 2-2
    B. 0-1
    C. 1-1
    D. 2-4

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    1. Viper
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      3-1
      1-4
      1-0
      1-1

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    2. Mr Smith
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      A. Everton 0 - 0 West Ham
      B. Fulham 0 - 2 Chelsea
      C. Hull 1 - 1 Newcastle
      D. Stoke 0 - 2 Arsenal

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      1. kalmoffit
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        2-1
        1-1
        3-0
        1-2

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  21. copps
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    is it worth selling barkley for a player who will play both games in 28/29?

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    1. copps
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      for -4 i mean

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    2. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Get rid off as he has dropped down the pecking order

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      1. copps
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        worth a hit? i am thinking the replacement will at least get 4 pts over the next 2 games, compared to barkleys 1

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        1. Syd.
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          There is no point bringing someone in who you will be looking to ship out come gw30 especially if you are taking a hit

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          1. copps
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 9 months ago

            i have a wildcard left fortunately

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    3. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Ince/noone

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      1. copps
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        is noone starting now?

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  22. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Asking a lot for a Sturridge blank today if he already scored in 16 of his 19 games but I want to hold off getting him now till GW31, risky I know.

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    1. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Expensive too.

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  23. CrazySupra777
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    whose the best pick for keeper this week taking into consideration the next few gameweeks as well?

    was thinking of choosing Rudy?

    thoughts?

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  24. In Like Flynn.
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Why is Adam Johnson protected on FISO?

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  25. Hubert
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Interesting...

    Just looks at odds to score two or more:

    Ade 5/2
    Studge 9/2

    Others:
    4/1 - Suarez, Torres, Eto'o, Lukaku, Soldado
    9/2 - Giroud, Benteke

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    1. Hubert
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      *looked

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    2. Mr Smith
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Which bookies is that cause PP have Sturridge the favourite over Ade?

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  26. Nabs Kebabs
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    @Champ, out of interest who is your C and do you own ade?

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    1. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Sturridge and yes I do 🙂 Tough call this week ay

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  27. Camp No No
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Play Chambers and have 2FT next round

    or

    Kolarov -> Ivanovic and no transfers next GW (to have 2FT for GW30)?

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    1. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Would double up Chelsea defence. Optionally, Norwich defendr (Olsson?)

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    2. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Ivanovic apparently a rotation risk for this GW, though...

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    3. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Come on dudes.

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  28. Jebiga
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    who to play m. olsson or bruce ? im currently on bruce because he's playing at home

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    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      See above

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      1. Jebiga
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        nice 😉

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  29. For Fuchs Sake
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Barkley unlikely to start right?

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