Scout Picks

Scout Picks – Gameweek 33

Four teams supply our Scout Picks squad with a couple of players this weekend. Chelsea and Norwich feature twice in our starting XI, with plum home games against Stoke and West Brom on their respective agendas, whilst we also call upon a pair of options from City and Cardiff for their clashes with Southampton and Palace:

John Ruddy is our chosen stopper as Norwich prepare to face West Brom. The Canaries have conceded just once in their last six at Carrow Road, whilst the Baggies have blanked in two of the previous four – with Liverpool and Arsenal their final two visitors, tomorrow looks more crucial than ever for Chris Hughton’s side.

We welcome John Terry into the back-three as Chelsea prepare for the visit of Stoke. The Blues have toiled on their travels in recent matches but in front of the Stamford Bridge faithful it’s been a different matter, with five successive clean sheets accrued. Terry’s ability to bring home the bonus, allied with his threat in the opposition area, keeps him ahead of his fellow Chelsea defenders in our estimations.

Three goals in his last four appearances brings Steven Caulker into this week’s Scout Picks. Cardiff have been anything but resilient at the back under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but a home game against fellow-strugglers Crystal Palace suggests a clean sheet could be on the cards – Tony Pulis’ side have scored once in their previous six road trips.

Villa skipper Ron Vlaar comes into consideration ahead of a home clash with Fulham. The Dutchman has earned bonus points (a total of 12) in six of the eight occasions his team have registered a clean sheet this term and, priced at a mere 4.3, is a budget-friendly option against a Cottagers side with plenty of problems in attack.

Eden Hazard is a nailed-on option for Chelsea’s home game with Stoke. The Belgian – who has delivered five double-figure hauls in front of his own fans – has benefitted from spot-kick duties in recent matches and notched in three of his last four appearances at the Bridge; as Jose Mourinho looks for a response to back-to-back defeats on the road, Hazard seems the one reliable option for the London outfit.

David Silva may have stepped up in form for City but he has a long way to go before matching Yaya Toure’s relentless Fantasy season. Tomorrow’s visitors Southampton may put up a stubborn test but the Ivorian’s owners will be confident of further returns – he’s delivered 10+ hauls in three of the last four at the Etihad, and with Sergio Aguero still sidelined, has penalty duties in addition to set-pieces to help deliver the goods.

Back in the frame after a brief stint on the bench, Christian Eriksen served up a reminder of his talents in Tottenham’s previous home match with a brace and assist against Southampton. The Dane is handed the chance to pick up the points in front of his own fans once again as Sunderland come calling on Monday evening – at 6.5 and owned by less than 4%, he could be a deadly mid-price differential this week.

There’s no doubt Robert Snodgrass will be key to Norwich’s hopes of getting the better of West Brom this weekend. The in-form playmaker has scored or assisted in each of his last three at Carrow Road – picking up 26 points over that trio of fixtures – and faces a Baggies backline that has conceded in every match under Pepe Mel.

Luis Suarez earns his usual spot in the Scout Picks as Liverpool prepare for a trip to West Ham. The Uruguayan has already plundered a 15-point haul against Sam Allardyce’s side earlier in the season and, having delivered double-figure returns in each of his last three away appearances, there’s no surprise to see Suarez’ irresistible form has earned him top spot in this week’s Captain Poll once again.

Having bagged a brace in two of his three appearances since Robin van Persie picked up a knee injury, Wayne Rooney is starting to hit top form. With the Dutchman still stricken, Rooney looks likely to retain the advanced forward role once again, and with spot-kick duties furthering his appeal, he pays visit to an injury-hit Newcastle side that have conceded seven times in the last two Gameweeks.

Three goals and an assist in five appearances since returning from injury highlights Romelu Lukaku’s impact for Everton. Granted, a home game with Arsenal is far from straightforward and the Belgian hardly did himself any favours by blanking against Fulham last weekend, but with the Gunners still devoid of Laurent Koscielny and shipping goals at an alarming rate, Lukaku has the platform to pick up the points and bring himself into many a Fantasy plan for double Gameweek 34.

Hull’s home game with Swansea brings Curtis Davies onto the bench. The Tigers’ centre-half has notched four times in all competitions this term, and with attacking returns in each of his last two at the KC Stadium, he looks key to the hosts’ chances of clinching the win that would see them climb above Garry Monk’s side tomorrow.

With three sets of double figures in the last four Gameweeks, Jordan Mutch is more than a little unlucky only to make the bench. If Cardiff are to breach a Crystal Palace backline that has just kept Chelsea at bay, the 4.8-priced midfielder seems likely to play a part.

Edin Dzeko is also squeezed out of the Scout Picks starting line-up for City’s home game against Southampton. With Sergio Aguero still sidelined and Alvaro Negredo suffering a real form slump, the Bosnian’s three goals and an assist in his last three league appearances bode well for his prospects against a defence that has conceded three times in two of their last three road trips.

*Please Note – Since this article was written, United have confirmed that Wayne Rooney is carrying a toe injury which seemingly makes him a major doubt for the weekend trip to Newcastle*

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  1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
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    Gerrard to Eriksen yeah?

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    1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
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      And Lukaku to dzeko? Both free transfers

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      1. SC not pearls before swine
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        Dunno about that one. Gerrard to Eriksen I think could be good, especially if you can use the funds elsewhere.

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        1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
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          Yeah. I have to use a transfer before tmra too.

          My oppo has dzeko and is 14 pts ahead...

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          1. SC not pearls before swine
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            Yeah, I suppose if Dzeko explodes you'd be feeling pretty smug about your transfer, but Lukaku has a double too, seems rash to sell him.

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            1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
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              Then again my oppo has Gerrard.

              Wherever I look there's a risk...

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  2. Park the bus
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    So basically scoutcast cancelled because Granville is in a huff. Remember this is the guy who has spent the majority of the season covering marks transfers rather than trying to improve his own team!

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    1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
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      ooooohhhhh

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    2. Richd
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      Sauce?

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      1. Park the bus
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        Thems the facts!

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        1. Kudo Warrior
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          *Dem be the facts

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          1. Park the bus
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            🙂 it's true though. If its not his team it's him having a sniffly nose or a sore leg. Getting stale, need to get others involved with mark , who btw does an excellent job.

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            1. Richd
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              9 years, 11 months ago

              I like Granville, they work well was a duo.

              I wish they had got back the professor and the guy who chatted about peoples FPL seasons. It's all gone a bit backwards this season.

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  3. SC not pearls before swine
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    I think this is the first time I've owned Baines in almost 4 years. It feels strange...

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    1. Twisted Saltergater
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      Nice to treat yourself every now and then.

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      1. SC not pearls before swine
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        That forbidden fruit doth taste the sweetest 😉

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  4. Zombie
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    9 years, 11 months ago

    Start AJ or Ward?

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    9 years, 11 months ago

    On the Rooney injury...

    Manchester Evening News had an article on the Rooney injury, but have deleted it.

    https://www.facebook.com/ManUnitedNewspage/posts/757199357673377

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      9 years, 11 months ago

      HERE'S WHAT MEN POSTED:

      😯

      seems legit. 🙂

      https://twitter.com/search?q=rooney%20MEN&src=typd

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      1. lifes a pitch
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        9 years, 11 months ago

        why would they delete it then???

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  5. S.Kuqi
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    Twitter rumors said that Azpi got a new baby and might be rested against Stoke.

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    1. the axolotl
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      9 years, 11 months ago

      he got a baby? 🙂

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    2. SC not pearls before swine
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      That could be good if Ward decides to punish me for benching him again...

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    3. Chris_White
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      So his wife gives birth twice in 5 days? 😆

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        • 10 Years
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        twitter BS. plain and simple. 🙂

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      1. S.Kuqi
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        or maybe he has two wifes.

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    4. roscola
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      The baby was born on Monday and he played against PSG so hopefully no problem for Stoke

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      1. S.Kuqi
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        Ok. Didnt know this. Thanks.

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        1. roscola
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          Well, we're not out of the woods yet. Jose might have asked him to play PSG and promised him the weekend off (against much weaker opposition who he can play Cole for). Hopefully not!

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    5. Spike ⚽️
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      He had it whilst Pastore walked past him the other night 😉

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  6. Chris_White
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    Repost

    A) AJ > Eriksen
    B) Sterling > Barkley (bench him and play Noone)

    Got 2 freebies so need to use at least one.

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    1. Leeds Lucky
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      Are you sure Barkley will be fit for gw34. If so B
      Do you not want AJ for DGW?

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      1. Chris_White
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        Martinez has said he has a good chance for this weekend, so yes.

        Not really, their fixtures are awful...

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        1. Leeds Lucky
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          Then it will be A. You can reassess B after Barkley plays for next week

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          1. Chris_White
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            Won't be able to afford him if I do A, that's the thing. Will probably opt for Puncheon or Mutch in that case.

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  7. Acquafresca
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    GW33 Preview & Tips:

    http://elitefpl.blogspot.ca/2014/04/gameweek-33-preview-tips.html

    Once again another guest writer, another one of our own!

    Philman takes the stage as he discusses:

    -Captaincy contenders
    -CS Predictions
    -His ideal starting XI picks

    Enjoy! 🙂

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    1. Chris_White
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      I take it you are leaving me for GW38? 😉

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    2. Philman
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      I am honoured 🙂

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      1. willzy75
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        cant wait phil..

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    3. mubin
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      Was waiting for this 😀

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    4. Philman
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      It was a tough choice between Ade and Dzeko for the 3rd striker spot. I must admit, it was all done in a bit of a last minute rush, so hopefully I don't look back and regret some of my words/choices, haha.

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  8. Pat Bonner
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    9 years, 11 months ago

    Would you do Barkley to eriksen for free or save the transfer for next week?

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    1. Chris_White
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      Why get rid of Barkley before Evertons double?

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      1. Wild Rover
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        Everton have a double, Barkley probably doesn't

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        1. Chris_White
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          He'll start both if fit, imo. Has been their best offensive player as of late

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      2. Pat Bonner
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        Injury concerns and rotation but yeah you are probably right it is a daft transfer! Just think a dgw clouds the thinking sometimes. I could see lallana and eriksen out scoring him next week

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  9. Sarnab
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    http://www.teamtalk.com/manchester-united/9248551/Manchester-United-boss-David-Moyes-focused-on-Newcastle-not-Bayern-Munich

    Moyes is saying something else. Considering this then Rooney starts if fit, no chance of rest

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  10. Leeds Lucky
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    9 years, 11 months ago

    Repost. Lost at the bottom of last page

    Help please guys. 2FT, 0 in the bank
    Current team:
    Mannone
    Coleman Zaba Ivan
    Yaya Silva Gerrard Hazard
    Suarez Sturr Lukaku

    Subs: Nolan Evra Ward Adrian

    Team & subs in right order?
    Thinking of Nolan to Eriksen but can't play him above the current front 7. If I don't will lose the free transfer
    Cheers.

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  11. reshardo
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Who would you play
    Choose two please?
    Have to drop one?
    A) Eriksen
    B)mata
    C)lukakua

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    1. Pat Bonner
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      Must be other options!?

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    2. Leeds Lucky
      • 11 Years
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      See above. Got similar dilemma.
      Would bench Mata if Rooney is out

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  12. Ed
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    Nasri likely to score more than Gerrard this week?

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    1. SC not pearls before swine
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      I'd say it's reasonably even but if I had to bet just for this week, I'd go with Gerrard.

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      1. Ed
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        ah well I'm planning going gerrard to nasri either this week or next week - but can't afford a price rise for nasri so may have to do it this week.

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  13. Hibs Kid
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    9 years, 11 months ago

    Will kolarov play tomorrow?

    Who to play mannone or szez?

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    1. Royal5
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      Wondering the same. Considering dumping him..

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  14. Richd
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    Guys, i've literally spent 5 hours trying to do a transfer and can't.

    2 free transfers, and I cant use one. 1.7mill in the bank means that next week I can do Mata & Sturridge to Aguero and Silva, but its for the exact money.

    All I can think of is Januzaj 4.7mill > Joe Ledley 4.7mill to get an extra DGWer?

    Am I mad?

    Boruc, K Davis
    Ward, Chester, Coleman, Azpi, Molsson
    Mata, Hazard, Nasri, Sterling, Januzaj
    Suarez, Sturridge, Lukaku.

    Any obvious transfer I can do for 0.0mill price difference.

    Thanks guys, hope this makes sense.

    WHY CANT I SPENT A TRANNY??

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    1. MJ6987
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      You don't have to use it.

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      1. Richd
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        i have 2ft...surely ledley better than jan?

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    2. the axolotl
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      9 years, 11 months ago

      you're confused about a tranny? 😉

      maybe boruc out for somebody. only thing i can see

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      1. Richd
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        i was tempted by mannone..but poor fixtures imo..

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    3. Pat Bonner
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      Januzaj to Delph?

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      1. Richd
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        hmmm.. i like this.. bit more cash too. would i want delph during dgw i wonder?

        thanks bud

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    4. Berbalove
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      I'm having the same "problem" as you.
      Livermore out for 4.7 is my obvious transfer, but for whom? Ledley? Mutch at 4.9 would have been SO much better.

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      1. Richd
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        9 years, 11 months ago

        Wow so we have the exact same price range and everything.

        Yep Mutch would have been nice, even Puncheon or Barkley..but thats going way above budget.

        Then again i'd rather have Livermore than Januzaj!

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      2. Richd
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        9 years, 11 months ago

        Ledley would be a crazy 'punt', and looking through his stats he has more touches in the box than Puncheon..but less shots.

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  15. MJ6987
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    9 years, 11 months ago

    The 10:30 embargo happens every week after Moyes speaks to the papers on Friday

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    1. Berbalove
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      What exactly is the embargo about?
      Man Utd in general?
      Injuries?
      Something else?

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      1. Wild Rover
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        9 years, 11 months ago

        Rooney is out but we don't get to find out until 10.30 😆

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      2. MJ6987
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        9 years, 11 months ago

        Like I said, United do it every Friday, not sure of the reason.

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  16. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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    9 years, 11 months ago

    Bloody Hell. What a stupid week. 🙁

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    1. Spike ⚽️
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      It could get worse by Sunday evening 🙁

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  17. Paris Ganja Man
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Coleman and Dzeko or Distin and Lukaku?

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    1. Walsh
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      • 10 Years
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      First two.

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  18. Andy1
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    What should I do with this team?

    Boruc mannone
    Azpi Coleman zabaleta Chester baker
    Hazard gerrard lallana toure ki
    Suarez Sturridge lukaku

    0.7m in the bank. Two transfers

    Any suggestions? Please

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  19. That's Groß
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    9 years, 11 months ago

    What should I do with this lot:

    Marshall Mannone
    Dann Azpi Jagielka Demel Chester
    Mata Toure Hazard Johnson Noone
    Lukaku Suarez Sturridge

    1FT 0.0M

    A) Jagielka > ?
    B) Mata > Eriksen
    C) Other

    Which one?

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    1. Walsh
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      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Save.

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  20. Optimus.
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    Rooney red flaged

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      😆

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    1. Royal5
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      What happened??

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    2. lifes a pitch
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      9 years, 11 months ago

      you're killing me

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  21. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Well, since my baby left me,
    I found a new place to dwell.
    It's down at the end of lonely street
    At heartbreak hotel.

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    1. MJ6987
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      9 years, 11 months ago

      I asked you this before but no reply.....why are loads of women suddenly drinking Prosecco?

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        Sorry - didn't see it. It is the old Babycham cliché, mate. 😎

        Also, it is cheap. 😉

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        1. lifes a pitch
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          9 years, 11 months ago

          not exactly the cheapest wine about.....

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  22. Hibs Kid
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    Will kolarov play or will it be clichy?

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  23. MJ6987
    • 13 Years
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    Marshall
    Terry Coleman Chester
    Hazard (v) Yaya Silva Mata
    Suarez (c) Sturridge Lukaku
    (Puncheon, Ward, Burner, Mannone)

    2FT
    Zero bank

    Looks OK? Anything you'd change? 🙂

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

      WoW. What's your team value?

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  24. lifes a pitch
    • 10 Years
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    ''Sword of Omens give me sight, give me sight beyond sight''....wtf is wrong with Shrek??

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    1. Kudo Warrior
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      hahahahah love it!

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    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Snnaaarrrrrrfff !!

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  25. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    I only hope my ML rivals have all finalised their teams and don't check FPL tonight or tomorrow. Robs them of Rooney for 2 GWs and means I keep my Sturride differential

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  26. Downtown
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Rooney to Lukaku it is!

    Rest of the guys in my mini-league gonna be angry, I'm winning by 50 and was the only one without Lukaku! 😀

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  27. Apollo Sanchez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Mannone
    Coleman, Ivanovic, Davies
    Silva, Mutch, Lallana, Hazard
    Lukaku, Suarez (c), Sturridge

    SUBS: Boruc, Ward, Barkley, Collins

    1. Mannone or Boruc?
    2. Coleman or Ward?
    3. Lallana or Ward?
    4. Lallana or Barkley? (so if he doesn't play due to injury then Lallana off the bench)

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  28. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    And although it's always crowded,
    You still can find some room.
    Where broken hearted lovers
    Do cry away their gloom.

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    1. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      So if your Rooney leaves you.
      And you've got a tale to tell...

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Well, the bell hops tears keep flowin,
        And the desk clerks dressed in black.
        Well they been so long on lonely street
        They aint ever gonna look back.

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        1. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
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          Arguably the most important song in Rock 'n' Roll history 😎

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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            • 14 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            Certainly amongst the best lyrics ever ... 😀

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      2. Twisted Saltergater
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        Maybe you can hire the A-team??

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  29. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 12 Years
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    in comes hart for a hit............. but at least im set up for the run in

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    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
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      Why the hit? Fancy Saints to score maybe a couple!

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