FFS Cup

FFS Paddy Power Cup IX and Members Cup IV – Ninth Round Draws

We roll out the draw for the Ninth Round of the Fantasy Football Scout Cup IX and Members Cup IV, as sponsored by Paddy Power, this evening, as both competitions approach their culmination:

In the former tournament, we’re now down to the last four Fantasy teams. Gribude is the highest ranked remaining manager – sitting in 1,589th place in the FPL standings, he eased past Rozzop by a score of 74 v 23 in Gameweek 36. He now faces 1nozza (13,024), who defeated caio89 by 47 points to 34 points last weekend.

The other semi-final sees xildor square up to b>Woeisme. The former saw off the challenge of site regular Attila the Bum by 45 points to 34 points, though remains the outsider for the trophy, with an overall rank of 37,392. Woeisme edged past manehi by 52 – 45 and is now up to 17,910 overall.

All four are not only in with a chance of winning the trophy, they’ll be eyeing the prizes on offer, too. As mentioned in our initial entry article, the winner receives £100 worth of free bets and £100 Amazon Voucher, our runner-up is awarded £50 worth of free bets and a £50 Amazon Voucher, whilst the third place manager will receive £50 worth of free bets and a £25 Amazon Voucher

A full list of last week’s results is here, and the draw for the Ninth Round, which kicks off this Saturday lunchtime as West Ham and Tottenham square up at Upton Park and lasts right through to Wednesday evening, when City and Sunderland host Villa and Hull respectively, can be found here.

In the FFS Members Cup IV, Sandgrounder and Trigg are our two finalists. Both upset the form book to progress in the previous round – Sandgrounder (ranked 103,891) defeated Spencer – who sits in 725th spot overall – by 47 points to 44 points, whilst Trigg got the better of Shipstontrev (who is ranked 1,190) by the narrowest of margins, 37 points to 36 points.

Looking at both our finalists’ squads, they had six players in common last week – Luis Suarez, Sergio Aguero, Aaron Ramsey, Christian Eriksen, Jason Puncheon and Jordan Mutch – with Sandgrounder holding Wayne Rooney whilst Trigg had Juan Mata in midfield. Sandgrounder has since made four transfers, though, whilst his opponent has so far changed just one of last week’s squad.

As mentioned in our initial entry article, the winners of the Members cup receives a £200 Amazon voucher and the runner-up is awarded a £100 Amazon voucher.

As always, good luck to all those still in with a shout of the silverware.

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406 Comments Post a Comment
  1. The Sarjeant
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Really don't know who to captain.

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    1. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Nor me..Got to go with the opposite of my brother but I've no idea who he's going with.

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

        Does RVP have any appeal?

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        1. Dr Dream
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Might do..Trouble is I already had 3 United before this GW.

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

            Okay. I only have two, and am about sure to get a third yet. And it might be RVP. He could be my big differential that would win me that second place in my ML.

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    2. Leelas legs 11
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Yup same- leaning towards Rooney at the moment

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    3. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Did have it on Mata, but RvP's imminent arrival has altered that decision, so now it rests on Yaya.

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

      I'm leaning towards Aguero but Rooney is the logical choice. Remember his 32pt DGW haul with similar fixtures a few years back.

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  2. Les Bleus
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Worth it to go Bardsley to Alonso as a FT?
    Here's my team for this week
    Manonne
    Bardsley Chester Zaba
    Ramsey Nasri Mata Erikson
    Rooney(c) Aguero Suarez

    Adrian Coleman Ward Noone
    So far got 1FT with nothing in the bank. Can only get Yaya as a -4 for Nasri (not sure if worth it).
    Thoughts? Thanks

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

      I'm thinking the same. Any chance of a bardsley appearance?

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      1. Les Bleus
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        At the moment, I highly doubt Gus Poyet will change a winning side, so I don't think Bardsley will start barring any injuries.

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  3. The Baby-faced Assassin
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Any changes needed? Currently on -4

    Mannone (Boruc)
    Cahill - Zabaleta - Evra - (Ward - Stones)
    Mata - Nasri - Ramsey - Eriksen (Noone)
    Suárez - Agüero - Rooney (c)

    Was contemplating Eriksen > Hazard.

    3 mill ITB.

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  4. mr gruber
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Is this too much to get 10 DGW...

    Mann
    Evra / Rosen / Alon
    Mata / Yaya / Kags / Giach
    Suar / Dzek / Aguer

    xxx // Rams / Ivan / Sker

    Should I be playing my SGW bench instead

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

      play ramsey over kagawa imo

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  5. Kip
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    any news on a good world cup fantasy game yet?

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

      None will be worth your time.

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  6. Spencer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    I'm leading my mini league by 19 points. Thinking of taking a -8 for this GW.

    Stupidity? Or does it depend on the transfers?

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

      -8 seems little to me. Probably about the average. I'm pondering -16.

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      1. Spencer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Haha. Considering I've taken only 4 hits all season, you can imagine that I'm having cold sweats right now!

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

          Okay. has that strategy served you well?

          I'm not crazy about taking hits either, but a sudden strike of injuries (my whole midfield + Studge within couple of weeks) and two defenders suddenly dropping to bench and beyond has made my team utter shit.

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          1. Spencer
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            Every time I've taken a hit, it's coincided with a red arrow.

            But I'm hoping to go out with a bang!

            A couple of prize mini leagues are putting doubts in my mind though.

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    2. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Were the points hits for DGW players?

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      1. Spencer
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Yup.

        Boruc -> DDG
        Coleman -> Evra (Bench Vlaar)
        Gerrard -> Yaya

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

          Looks solid. DDG may end up being my third ManU player too. Unless I go for RVP.

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        2. The Mighty One
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          I like the idea of Yaya in, but Gerrard is going to be attacking like a mofo to make up for that slip! Who else could you drop instaed of Gerrard?

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

            He would do better not attacking like a mofo.

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        3. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Sounds good to me, then! I've also made a -8 for DGW players. I don't think I've ever made a -8 in a regular week!

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

      Don`t focus on others, worry about maximizing points

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    4. Kip
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      depends on transfers

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    5. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      base it completely on what 2nd place does IMO..if he does a -8, I would say a 4 is safe..

      if he hasn't done transfers yet, screenshot his team now so that you can try and work out who he brought in 😉

      #detectivework

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  7. supperspout
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    its not worth doing ivan to any united defender for a hit right?

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

      right

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  8. Somalion
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Wakey, speaking of your King of Cool and my King of Cool

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMqL6INs1VE

    8:02 or so. It's all linked 😉

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    1. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Wow...Just wow..Thanks, turns out the "king of cool" world is quite a small one.

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

        Funny they've always reminded me of each other in some strange way 😀

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        1. Dr Dream
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Yeah...Although it's Lightnin's humour and style that grabs me...Top man, the very top.

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

            Ah yeah he has a great way about him.

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  9. Gazza2000
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Coleman -> Kompany for -4
    Yep or nope ?

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

      Probably very little in it. I'd only do it if I was leading and wanted to cover a rival who had a city defender

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    2. Sess!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Yes but with demi

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  10. Demí
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Team news and predictions posted for your perusal:

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/team-news/

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    1. Denis Tueart on the wing
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Hello DEMI,

      Ledley in that role?

      I figure him being very deep (comparatively), but I don't profess to have your knowledge

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

        Yes, bit of a utility player. Usually deeper, and sometimes even at LB. Has been playing attacking midfield lately, with Chamakh out though. Dikgacoi missing out will push Ledley deeper.

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        1. Denis Tueart on the wing
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          OK, against Fulham in GW38 but respect for Liverpool could change. Regardless of that, thanks for your hard work this year - much appreciated, I am relaxing with a Roija (Faustino V) - Cheers 😉

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    2. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      How do you rate RVP's chances this gameweek?

      Do you think he'll start against Hull?

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

        Depending on what Giggs says, i wouldn't be surprised if he's on the bench this week. If so, then i can see him starting vs Hull. Just guessing though. Has been training for a couple weeks now

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    3. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Phil Jones to start 1 and be benched in one?

      Most likely outcome you reckon?

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

        Depending on Rafael's status, he could start both. Don't see him featuring at CB though

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Vidic the best United option for 5.8?

          Can't afford any more

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  11. mozza
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Coleman, Nasri, Gerrard -> Mata, Yaya, Jones (-8)
    Good moves?

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

      nice go for it

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    2. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Keep Nasri imo

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

        So you think Nasri will beat yaya -4?

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

          I say it's not unlikely.

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        2. Denis Tueart on the wing
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Agree with GAZZA not worth chasing a a couple of points by transferring a 90 min Nasri

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

      Nasri -> YaYa is sieways and YaYa is probably still carrying an injury. Look member area stats for Nasri.

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

        Part of the reasoning is that a chasing rival has yaya. You would have to admit that Yaya has a higher chance of a massive haul this week than Nasri, right.

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

      Not sure nasri to yaya is worth -4

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

        Hmmm recurring theme here, rethink time

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  12. GK
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Anything worth a -4? Thinking Coleman > Zabaleta (0m ITB)

    De Gea*
    Chester*, Baines, Flanagan
    Yaya*, Mata*, Eriksen, Ramsey
    Rooney*, Aguero*, Suarez

    (K.Davies)(Mutch, Coleman, Dann)

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  13. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Nasri + 4 or Yaya?

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

      Nasri

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

        Nasri. Differential plus your 4 points...

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          I'm defending a rival with neither.

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

      Already went for YaYa myself, but am very nervous about Nasri outscoring him, and I didn't have either so it was a -4 for either YaYa or Nasri. So, imo Nasri may outscore YaYa even without that +4.

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    3. Les Bleus
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      The million dollar question this week. I'm keeping Nasri FWIW. But then again I'm chasing big time.

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    4. applebonkers
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      a tie

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

    It's a close call. My thinking (see above) is that if you are ahead you take the hit and cover if rival has yaya. If chasing to with Nasri

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  15. Couti & the Below5th
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Might not get the chance to tinker between GW37-38 - suggestions for best XI over two weeks?

    Currently this (and already minus eight):

    Mannone
    Phil Jones, Azpilicueta, Koscielny
    Mata, Ramsey, Eriksen, Nasri
    Rooney (c), Aguero (v), Suárez

    (Adrián / Dejagah, Flanagan, Figueroa)

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

      thats a pretty safe squad

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      1. Couti & the Below5th
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks for the reply - oh and nice link!

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  16. For Fuchs Sake
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Here's my team so far, going to do Lallana to Yaya I think, but any other ideas or urgent moves.
    I was maybe thinking Coleman to a United or City defender, but United seem to be on a rotation.
    Other option is Eriksen to Mata?
    Any help much appreciated
    https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45786544/Screen%20Shot%202014-05-01%20at%2020.34.54.png

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    1. Sir Atej
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Lallana+Coleman to Yaya+Demichelis

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      1. For Fuchs Sake
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Cool, you think Citeh will keep a cleanie against the Toffees then?

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        1. Sir Atej
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          maybe but cleanies against AV and WHU are coming

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          1. For Fuchs Sake
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            and United have too much rotation risk right?

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            1. Sir Atej
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 11 months ago

              yep

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      2. For Fuchs Sake
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        I could actually do Dummet to Demi with money to spare! Keep Coleman

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  17. Shipstontrev
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Name wrong again. Sigh 🙄

    Good luck Trigg

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

        Thanks for the support JK !

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

          Should get changed soon.

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

            Thanks TM.

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  18. FACUPARSE
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Team news saying Jags and Distin will play

    Aguero (c) not looking so good now....

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    1. Sir Atej
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      they aren`t match fit especially Jag

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    2. Van Dal
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Well done Einstein.

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

        You must be good at making friends

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  19. Dr Dream
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Odd how the two most viable forwards (!) to replace Suarez as wild punts for this DGW turn out to be from opposite ends of the transfer spectrum...RVP and Wickham...Not far off 10 mill apart.

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  20. Van Dal
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Would you rather have

    Mata

    or

    Evra and Jones

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  21. The Sarjeant
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    I've got an old Twitter account that I don't use anymore, it's got nearly 3,000 followers on it.

    What could I use it for? Wanna do something really coooool!

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    1. Scroobius Mac
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      You can sell it I think if you look around.

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  22. Scroobius Mac
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Telegraph Football ‏@TeleFootball
    Wayne Rooney has been sent for a scan after limping out of Manchester United training today

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      😯

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    2. Demí
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Say whaaaaaaaaaat.

      *Changes captain to Aguero*

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        RvP?

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

          Could be Welbeck upfront, think RvP's a risk to buy but depends on what Giggs says

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    3. ★FC Borecelona★
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      lol 🙁

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

      Another -4 coming up.

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      1. Scroobius Mac
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        I'm going to end up owning Grant Holt at this rate

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    5. FACUPARSE
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      For gods sake

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    6. Holy See
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      OOH!!

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    7. For Fuchs Sake
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      so glad I haven't made any transfers then

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    8. For Fuchs Sake
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Rooney to Wickham 🙂

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    9. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      glad I've done only one transfer this week - definitely need to wait after pressers tomorrow with possible hit transfers

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    10. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      at least it would solve my problems with shoehorning Mata in.

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  23. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone seen this O.O

    Wayne Rooney has been sent for a scan after limping out of Manchester United training today

    https://twitter.com/TelegraphSport

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      1. mr gruber
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Little Pea bandwagon...?

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        1. For Fuchs Sake
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Hmmm or Welbz?

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  24. Parm
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    LOL @ ROONEY OWNERS

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

      Haters gonna hate!!!

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  25. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    well this would really shake things up. Thankfully we'll know in just over 12 hours whether this Rooney thing is true.

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

    Keep getting the urge to do Suarez to RVP -4 then remembering I already have three Utd players. Probably just as well 🙂

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

      Lol, looks up and thinks Rooney to RVP -4 😆

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  27. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Rooney to Wickham (c) -4

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  28. JT's Dog
      9 years, 11 months ago

      What happened with Valencia game
      Bbc saying Sevilla have won after 43 min

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

        Half time, 2-0

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        1. JT's Dog
            9 years, 11 months ago

            Bbc saying below that Sevilla win the tie, thought Valencia gone home
            Just a typo?

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      2. mr gruber
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Close options...,?

        A - Yaya and Ramsey

        B - Nasri and Ozil

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        1. The Sarjeant
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          A by a mile.

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        2. Sir Atej
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          aaaaa

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      3. The Sarjeant
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Just why?!

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