The Suspension Tightrope – Time

Having played his part in the tussle that saw Andy Carroll suspended for violent conduct back in Gameweek 24, Swansea’s Chico Flores took centre stage in last Sunday’s home draw with Palace. The Spaniard was sent packing for denying Glenn Murray a goal-scoring opportunity at the Liberty and will resultantly serve a one-match ban next time around:

With no fixture this weekend, the Swans centre-half will be sidelined for the Gameweek 30 home clash against West Brom before returning to action the following weekend as Garry Monk’s men pay visit to Everton.

Chico is one of just two players currently unavailable for selection. Nicolas Anelka was handed a five-match ban by the FA last week for his “quenelle” gesture against West Ham back in late December. The detailed reasons behind the decision are expected to be made public today and the West Brom forward may yet decide to appeal the verdict – in the meantime, the Baggies have suspended the player until the situation is clarified, with some reports yesterday suggesting the FA could even extend the Frenchman’s spell on the sidelines.

Charlie Adam’s Fantasy owners are awaiting news after the FA charged the Stoke midfielder with violent conduct yesterday. If found guilty, the Scot could be set for a three-match ban for his alleged stamp on Olivier Giroud during the Potters’ 1-0 win over Arsenal last weekend – he has until 6pm today to respond, though his club have already confirmed they will “appeal vigorously” against the decision. Stoke owner Peter Coates slammed the verdict as “appalling”, going on to say:

“We are disgusted. Charlie absolutely assures us it was not intentional. I defy anyone to look at that and say it was. We will defend it vigorously. Yaya Toure recently lashed out at a player (Norwich’s Ricky van Wolfswinkel) and nothing got done. We are shocked and believe the charge is totally unnecessary.”

On this week’s Suspension Tightrope, we now have 10 players with eight or more yellows to their name. West Brom’s Jonas Olsson leads the way on nine – one more caution before the next amnesty (Gameweek 34) and he will pick up a ban.

Chelsea’s Ramires is the latest addition to our list after being booked in Saturday’s win at London neighbours Fulham. The Brazilian is one of six midfielders who have now accrued eight cautions – Fabian Delph, Gareth Barry, Cheick Tiote, Jon Walters and Claudio Yacob are the other guilty parties – whilst David Luiz, Marouane Chamakh and Wayne Rooney also need to tread carefully in order to avoid incurring the referee’s wrath.

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Hibbo
10 years, 1 month ago
Current players for the DGW...

Baines
Chester
Mata
Mirallas
Sturridge
Suarez

Watchlist...

Gerrard
Nolan
Coleman
Yaya
Aguero

Anyone else I should be adding?
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1. Jax
  10 years, 1 month ago
  think you should worry about this gameweek with so many players out
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  1. Hibbo
    10 years, 1 month ago
    Sure everyone's in the shit if you a cracking team for this gw...wait such a thing doesn't exist.
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2. Jafooli
  10 years, 1 month ago
  Arse Def
  Sterling
  New Def
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3. sinik
  10 years, 1 month ago
  Ivan
  Collins
  Zab
  AJ
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4. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
  10 years, 1 month ago
  baines & everton will have 2 or 3 total dgw as of gw 30?
  
  WHA w/ Nolan Collinswill have only gw 31 dgw or how many in total?
  
  thnx.
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Jafooli
10 years, 1 month ago
DGW31 😯

Think I'll take a 16pt hit 😕
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1. @ocprodigy
  10 years, 1 month ago
  You're insane.
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  1. Canadian Football
    10 years, 1 month ago
    Not really, i think that if they are solid selections and nailed on, your risk is only 8pts.
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    1. Canadian Football
      10 years, 1 month ago
      wouldnt take a hit for a DGW player just because he has 2 games i.e. Livermore
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      1. @ocprodigy
        10 years, 1 month ago
        8 points is still plenty though. I'm being cautious about taking more than a -4!
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        Canadian Football
        10 years, 1 month ago
        Respectfully, I totally disagree.....DGW's will make or break your season.
        
        -8 over 2 games is nothing
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        @ocprodigy
        10 years, 1 month ago
        I get where you're coming from tbh I just think people need to account for post DGW fixtures as well...
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      2. saata
        10 years, 1 month ago
        What if you use that transfer to gather money for Aguero?
        Ha
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2. Hamstergod
  10 years, 1 month ago
  I think many people will do that, I personally hope people will do -12 hits and load up on Newcastle players 🙂
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3. Dr Dream
  10 years, 1 month ago
  How many points are you behind in your mini league ?
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VRP
10 years, 1 month ago
Who's the best defender to bring in for the near future?
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@ocprodigy
10 years, 1 month ago
Why is it I always post at the bottom of pages lately? I feel cursed...
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1. 10 years, 1 month ago
  or just lack common sense? 😉 when a page gets long, it might change soon!
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  1. @ocprodigy
    10 years, 1 month ago
    Haha it depends on the number of comments as well!
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Canadian Football
10 years, 1 month ago
Hey everyone.....anyone know the status on Jevans ?
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1. JK - Cønt ⭐
  10 years, 1 month ago
  points to grav
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  1. Canadian Football
    10 years, 1 month ago
    There he is....cant see his legs....are they fit????
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sinik
10 years, 1 month ago
tear this apart, criticize/praise/whatever

Boruc - Mannone
Ward - Collins - Coleman - Ivan - Azpi
AJ - Nolan - Gerrard - Yaya - Noone
Suarez - Aguero - Studge

alternatively, keep Haz instead of getting Gerrard (though over the next two weeks that might force me to gets Jags instead of Goalman)

thanks gents
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1. Lizard Lips
  10 years, 1 month ago
  Looks great though I'd ditch a Chelsea defender for Zabaleta, 3 extra games...
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  1. sinik
    10 years, 1 month ago
    if I keep Haz, I would have to ditch Ivan for Zab to keep Coleman..if I get Gerrard (which I'm seriously considering) I could have all 3..alternatively to keep Ivan I would have to get Distin instead of Coleman (or Jags if he's fit by then)
    
    so it's not a bad problem to have and swapping for Gerrard would solve a lot of problems..
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2. sinik
  10 years, 1 month ago
  oop, just saw Jags is hamstrung..maybe Distin then..
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JK - Cønt ⭐
10 years, 1 month ago
CAR, SWA, new, ful

never knew Lukaku's fixtures were that good
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1. Parm
  10 years, 1 month ago
  But... Suarez, Sturridge, Aguero...
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  1. JK - Cønt ⭐
    10 years, 1 month ago
    see below
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  2. JK - Cønt ⭐
    10 years, 1 month ago
    who are you going with?
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2. Dr Dream
  10 years, 1 month ago
  Really..blimey !!
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  1. JK - Cønt ⭐
    10 years, 1 month ago
    blimey I'm wrong or blimey they're good?
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    1. Dr Dream
      10 years, 1 month ago
      Good fixtures..very good.
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3. Camp No No
  10 years, 1 month ago
  Lukaku himself, on the other hand...
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4. Schürrle Class
  10 years, 1 month ago
  Would you sacrifice Aguero or Sturridge for Lukaku though?
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5. 42 Rules
  10 years, 1 month ago
  yes, but pretty football is not scoring at the moment for EVE
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Tarrou
10 years, 1 month ago
anyone know when the cup is drawn?

Hoping my opponent has as many problems as me this GW!
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JK - Cønt ⭐
10 years, 1 month ago
Hmm, Lukaku allows me to afford Baines over Distin

SOLD
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1. Tarrou
  10 years, 1 month ago
  not considering Remy instead?
  
  I'm going with SAS myself, but if I had to get a cheaper striker I'd prefer Remy I think
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  1. JK - Cønt ⭐
    10 years, 1 month ago
    Remy is 0.1 less than Lukaku who also has at least 1 other DGW to come
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    1. Tarrou
      10 years, 1 month ago
      makes sense then, it could definitely pay off with Baines
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2. Chucky
  10 years, 1 month ago
  GREAT move. Hvae baines only atm but looking forward to replace adeba with kaku next weel 😎
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3. @ocprodigy
  10 years, 1 month ago
  Look at my post at the end of the last page, see if it changes your mind...
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  1. JK - Cønt ⭐
    10 years, 1 month ago
    Noted
    
    will think on this as it's Sturridge and Distin or Lukaku and Baines
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sinik
10 years, 1 month ago
I hope Jags is fit for GW31..but being hamstrung I doubt he'd play both games..
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1. A.T
  10 years, 1 month ago
  There's an outside chance he'll be fit this weekend so it's looking good for gw31
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  1. sinik
    10 years, 1 month ago
    if he is, I can keep Haz in my GW31 team and get him in instead of Coleman
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GinjaWhinja
10 years, 1 month ago
Only 10 playing this week. Use Free Transfer or bank it up for changes ahead of the upcoming DGW?
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1. Tarrou
  10 years, 1 month ago
  If you are considering bringing in another United player you may as well do that this GW to field 11 - otherwise I'd probably save. As any other move wouldn't help you in 31.
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2. Lizard Lips
  10 years, 1 month ago
  ive got 8 and banking
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3. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
  10 years, 1 month ago
  Poor you, only 10.
  
  That is more than most I would bet.
  
  I have 7, 2 ft.
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  1. Tarrou
    10 years, 1 month ago
    I'm in the same boat, I probably would've saved at least one but I'm still in the cup so I've used 2 to field 9. Brought in 2 United players so at least they have doubles, not that happy about it though.
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4. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
  10 years, 1 month ago
  Yes, save. 10 is good!
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Schürrle Class
10 years, 1 month ago
Who is a better option for the DGW 31

Aguero or Yaya
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1. Pinky and Brain
  10 years, 1 month ago
  Both
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  1. Schürrle Class
    10 years, 1 month ago
    It is an OR question
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2. Tarrou
  10 years, 1 month ago
  If you absolutely have to choose, there is no doubt in my mind, Aguero. Imagine seeing all your rivals line-up with him, you'd be terrified if you didn't have him. He's too explosive to ignore imo.
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dav60j52
10 years, 1 month ago
No brainer me old fruit - AGGUUUEEERRRRROOOOO
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Acquafresca
10 years, 1 month ago
I want Baines but would have to scrap an expensive player to fit
Him in...

Distin a decent option?

Gives me this for DGW:

Adrian
Ivan Distin Chester
Yaya Gerrard Hazard Snodgrass
Suarez Aguero Sturridge
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1. Canadian Football
  10 years, 1 month ago
  Sturridge>LUKKKAKAKAU
  Distin>Baines
  
  If you are going to (C) Suarez....Luks can keep pace with STU
  Does that work?
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  1. Acquafresca
    10 years, 1 month ago
    Yeah that works.
    
    I was looking at Lukaku, but I'm not sure I want to drop Sturridge..
    
    Finest margins at this point in the season could be huge.
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2. zotter
  10 years, 1 month ago
  Not sure that's strong enough.
  
  IMO need 9+ dgwers
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  1. Acquafresca
    10 years, 1 month ago
    8+ Ivan Haz Snoddy seems decent ATM
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    1. zotter
      10 years, 1 month ago
      IMO not. Chelsea have arsenal that week.
      
      I wouldn't sell ivo and hazard but look for some bench fodder with a double.
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      1. Acquafresca
        10 years, 1 month ago
        That's a stupid tactic. I'll take your advice with a pinch of salt, considering you're suggesting Januzaj as an option... 🙄
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    2. @ocprodigy
      10 years, 1 month ago
      This. I'll have 8 + Cahill Vlaar Hazard starting with Lallana benched. Can't go insane on DGW or it'll affect future weeks.
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3. rdpx
  10 years, 1 month ago
  Chester hasnt got any game time recently has he?
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sinik
10 years, 1 month ago
if Everton get their DGW I will have 11 DGWers for GW31 😀
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1. Sad Ken
  10 years, 1 month ago
  Check you out.
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  1. sinik
    10 years, 1 month ago
    at the price of a hit here and there, mind 😉 😆
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    1. Schürrle Class
      10 years, 1 month ago
      Hey Sinik. Any ideas on my team down below? Cheers
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Schürrle Class
10 years, 1 month ago
Criticise or tell me what to do for GW 31

Marshall Mannone
Coleman Ward Burner Clyne Ivanovic
Hazard Lallana Eriksen Mata Pozuelo
Suarez Sturridge Adebayor

0.7 ITB and 2 FT

Should I get Yaya in for Mata and have Lukaku instead of Adebayor OR
Should I get Aguero for Ade and have to downgrade one of my MFs?
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1. zotter
  10 years, 1 month ago
  Downgrade Eriksen to Januzaj tgis week
  
  Work towards getting Aguero and A city mid for the double
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  1. Schürrle Class
    10 years, 1 month ago
    I have promised myself never to get Januzaj after last time. Any other options?
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    1. zotter
      10 years, 1 month ago
      I been burnt by Adnan twice but have gone back in this week!!
      
      Not sure otherwise. You need to use the transfer and only dgw option who is playing this week I think is United!
      
      And if you also need to downgrade then I can only think of Adnan
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    2. zotter
      10 years, 1 month ago
      Then again...United fixtures aren't pretty over next four weeks
      
      I have Mata too. Kinda regret it. Playing in a nothing position but can't really sell until after 31
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      1. Schürrle Class
        10 years, 1 month ago
        Just posted my transfers that I might make up until GW 31. Any
        
        Eriksen -> AJ/Nolan
        Pozuelo -> Sterling
        Mata -> Yaya
        Lallana -> AJ/Nolan
        Adebayor -> Lukaku
        
        They all look good but is it bad getting rid of Lallana?
        
        Cheers in advance
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        zotter
        10 years, 1 month ago
        Your problem. Like mine until last night. Is the free transfer burning a hole in pocket
        
        Deffo dump Lallana without any regret
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2. sinik
  10 years, 1 month ago
  I think you need to have Aguero in..you should look at Nolan/AJ in for Eriksen/Lallana and maybe get Silva/Nasri in for Mata to add that City mid..also take a look at Collins in for Burner..not sure if Clyne will get back into the mix or not, a Soton fan would know better
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zotter
10 years, 1 month ago
How would following for gw31 look ?

Mannone
Coleman. Zab. Kos
Mata. Januzaj. Sterling. Hazard
SAS
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Schürrle Class
10 years, 1 month ago
By the way lads also is it crazy to have Coleman and Distin for the DGW?
If it is a good move , is Ivan -> Distin an option ?
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1. A.T
  10 years, 1 month ago
  No, I wouldn't lose Ivan with his fixtures for the sake of distin
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2. @ocprodigy
  10 years, 1 month ago
  Try to keep it in one post.
  Look at Chelsea's upcoming fixtures.
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  1. Schürrle Class
    10 years, 1 month ago
    Ok cheers mate
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Alejo - CFC
10 years, 1 month ago
If arsenal & Everton get dgw, it changes everything..

No point in spending to get Evra for Kos..
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LewanGOALski
10 years, 1 month ago
anybody considering Lukaku instead of Aguero along with S&S ?

He frees up so many funds that I could even go with the 3 of Coleman Baines Lukaku 😯

Alos they'll have another DGW at some point, not just the one in GW31 and their fixtures are soooo tasty!
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1. Lizard Lips
  10 years, 1 month ago
  Considering this too but tempted by Remy over Lukaku.
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2. Acquafresca
  10 years, 1 month ago
  Considering it.
  
  But City score so much more than Everton...
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3. Terrible Muriel
  10 years, 1 month ago
  I am. I already decided to go with Silva & Yaya in the midfield, and to squeeze in another DGW striker between S&S. If I went with Aguero, he would be the only City player I could afford.
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4. FPL Daniel
  10 years, 1 month ago
  Crossed my mind actually. He is more budget friendly whatsoever
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5. A.
  10 years, 1 month ago
  Screw Lukaku, I want Jelavic 😉
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Colonel Shoe 肝池
10 years, 1 month ago
evenin gents, havent been able to post cos me laptop broke. just performed keyhole surgery on it and its workin again....... phew
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Colonel Shoe 肝池
10 years, 1 month ago
ovr 2000 ppl have brought adam in today............thy are gonna be pissed if hes banned
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FPL Daniel
10 years, 1 month ago
Anyone made to have the Perfect 11, for GW 31, and to be affordable,

Post your 11 Magnificent
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1. zotter
  10 years, 1 month ago
  Off top of my head!
  
  Mannone
  Coleman. Koscielny. [west ham]
  Sterling. Yaya. Mirallis. Januzaj
  SAS
  
  Think that leaves space to keep hazard and Chelsea defender on bench too!
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  1. Acquafresca
    10 years, 1 month ago
    I would rather 1 Haz game than 7 Januzaj games...
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    1. Schürrle Class
      10 years, 1 month ago
      I would rather 1 Haz game than a whole Januzaj season of games
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      1. zotter
        10 years, 1 month ago
        I would rather be me than you
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    2. LewanGOALski
      10 years, 1 month ago
      ^^^
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2. LewanGOALski
  10 years, 1 month ago
  Mannone
  Baines Coleman Azpi
  Haz Yaya Nolan AJ
  S&S Lukaku
  
  is my current draft
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  1. LewanGOALski
    10 years, 1 month ago
    actually probably JCollins over Azpi for the DGW itself, but still with the Spaniard in the team
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3. Chucky
  10 years, 1 month ago
  10 DGW players for free (already have 8) (new ones!)
  Mannone
  Baines Kosc Skrtel
  Nolan Mata Yaya* Hazard
  RVP Lukaku* Bony
  
  Not Perfect but still a decent side . 🙂
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  1. Blue Lion
    10 years, 1 month ago
    SAS will hurt you.. otherwise good!!
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4. A.
  10 years, 1 month ago
  If I had a WC:
  
  Adrian (Mannone)
  Coleman, Flanagan, Bruce (Ward, Olsson)
  Yaya, Ramsey, Johnson, Nolan (Hazard)
  Suarez, Sturridge, Aguero
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Schürrle Class
10 years, 1 month ago
Guys how these transfers look up until the DGW 31?

Eriksen ➡ AJ/Nolan
Pozuelo ➡ Sterling
Mata ➡ Yaya
Lallana ➡ AJ/Nolan
Adebayor ➡ Lukaku

They all look good but is it bad getting rid of Lallana?

Cheers in advance
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1. FPL Daniel
  10 years, 1 month ago
  Who will be on your bench?
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  1. Schürrle Class
    10 years, 1 month ago
    In MF Hazard
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zotter
10 years, 1 month ago
Strong enough for this week? One hit away from fielding 10 doublers in 31:

Boruc
Ivo. Evra. Ward
Mata. Januzaj. Hazard. Ince
Adebayor.
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1. sinik
  10 years, 1 month ago
  looks very nice honestly
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  1. zotter
    10 years, 1 month ago
    Ta. Though relying on a palace v saints 0-0 and a united thumping !
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    1. sinik
      10 years, 1 month ago
      wouldn't mind that one bit even though I have Lallana 😉
      
      unless of course Lallana decides to score 4 goals in a 4-0, then of course it's ok 😆
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Sithlord007
10 years, 1 month ago
Evening,

Best 6.0m defender for this weekend please?

Thanks

Stuart.
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Blue Lion
10 years, 1 month ago
1)Baines Aguero Noone

or

2)Coleman Aguero Sterling

or

3)Baines Lukaku Sterling

If case 1 will bench Noone and Play Lallana. And no Lallana not for sale.

Confusing me!!tempting me!!

Help!
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1. 11bigboy11
  10 years, 1 month ago
  2
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JK - Cønt ⭐
10 years, 1 month ago
gonna stick on 10 DGWers

selling Hazard is madness, and Puncheon will have a DGW somewhere down the line, so not selling him either. Not sure i want Chester, but given I have Adrian I don't see any better DGW defenders for 4.9 or less expect maybe a certain troll.
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Fancy Feet
10 years, 1 month ago
Anyone selling hazard for the day?
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wedgec
10 years, 1 month ago
Is there anyone worth taking a 1 week punt on for Bony this week for -4? I have 12.0 to spend but getting Aguero week after.
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1. Chucky
  10 years, 1 month ago
  😯
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2. GREENDREAMS11
  10 years, 1 month ago
  He's no playin man
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