Dugout Discussion

The Dugout Discussion – Gameweek 1 – Saturday

With the purr from the Gylfi Sigurdsson bandwagon in our ears, Fantasy managers will now be looking to a batch of three o’clock kick-offs for similar targets. A quintet of afternoon matches await, before Arsenal host Crystal Palace at the Emirates this evening.

Interest in the top bracket looks somewhat limited, although the likes of Stoke and QPR have become unlikely sources of budget and mid-price assets, with the performances of Bojan, Jordan Mutch and Charlie Austin of particular interest. All start this afternoon and, interestingly, Austin is partnered by Loic Remy in the QPR attack, while Thomas Ince appears to be up front for visitors Hull.

Elsewhere, Romelu Lukaku is handed a starting berth at Leicester by Roberto Martinez, despite fitness concerns. Kevin Mirallas is kept on the Everton bench with budget buy Steven Naismith earning a start. Meanwhile, down at the Boleyn Ground, Spurs start with both Christian Eriksen and Erik Lamela as expected – although the likes of Eric Dier, Danny Rose and Aaron Lennon are all on the team sheet with Ben Davies, Lewis Holtby and Roberto Soldado amongst the subs.

You can look to out Twitter feed for all the lineup from today’s matches.

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

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  1. Simon69
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    9 years, 9 months ago

    Why isn't Cameron in the squad?

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    1. Prime
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      Because they bought Bardsley to replace him

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      1. Simon69
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        Bardsley is fairly average isn't he. Poor Geoff.

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    2. Frip
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      WC rest

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      1. Simon69
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        He captained the side of pre season tour didn't he? I thought he was one of their best players last season. Baffling if he's fit.

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    3. Simon69
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      Not complaining though.. Siggy off the bench. Yeeeeow

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      1. Mull
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        Nice.

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      2. Tadic is the new Eriksen
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        niiiiiiice

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      3. The Duke of Stratosphear
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        If Hazard doesn't play on Monday, I'll have Siggy off the bench in his pla...oh hang on, I named Wisdom as my first sub.

        Go me.

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        1. Simon69
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          No way Hazard won't play anyway

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  2. Frank Black
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    Who believes that i bought Naughton as a bencher for GW1??

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  3. The ghost of a Pug's g…
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    Who has noble? 🙂

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    1. Moin
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      doos most probably

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    2. Spencer
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      o/ in the Sky game. 🙁

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        Really? Was that a budget thing Spencer?

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        1. Spencer
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          Yup. I did some reshuffling and found some extra cash. Upgraded Barton to Noble! 😎

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  4. Abusement Park
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    how has lamela done?

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    1. Gaztafari
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      He's playing pretty poor. Lots of dribbles with no shots. Eriksen looking good. They're interchanging alot, Lennon barely touched ball.

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  5. Acquafresca
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    9 years, 9 months ago

    Fess up.

    Who bought Naughton, Blackett or Chambers?

    All terrible short-sighted picks.

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    1. svasei - Up (?) the Rovers
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      Not if you got one and can replace him with a FT.

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      1. chrisjdgrady
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        Awful idea to plan to waste a transfer on a 4.5 defender

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    2. t4thomas
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      I bought chambers. Is that bad? What's happened to him?

      I wanted to scout the other 4.5s... Such as Naughton!

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    3. The Machine
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      At one point last night I had all 3

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      1. Acquafresca
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        aye, but you're smarter than that 😉

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    4. The ghost of a Pug's g…
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      I have chamboooo

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    5. Gaz Downright
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      some wc in gw2 you know 🙂

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    6. Recoba
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      I went Kelly out of the Risky Rightbacks

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    7. Simon69
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      What's wrong with Chambers?

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  6. OPTA FPL
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    Can Naughton play next game?

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    1. Jebiga
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      i doubt

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  7. Wings Fan
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    Am I the only person who didn't go with Siggy? Make me feel better 🙁

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    1. milanista10
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      Swapped him for Arnautovic last night.. Was in all my drafts before that 🙁

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      1. Wings Fan
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        Can't feel too bad about leaving players out who we've had in drafts - if you're as obsessive as me you've had about 50 different players at any point 😉

        Can't have everyone

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        1. milanista10
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          Very true. How is your team shaping up btw? 😀

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          1. Wings Fan
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            Rooney (c), Mata drew a blank, Rio and Austin in the 3pm kickoffs. Ramsey and Chambers to come later today

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            1. milanista10
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              Good luck with that, they should do well.

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    2. Hazard for Ballon D'or
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      Could be worse. First sub. Picked atsu. Almost certain to have the last 5 minutes and earn me a solitary point.

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    3. mgilbert86
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      Henderson owner here, not going to sell either

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    4. Wild Rover
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      He has 6.7% ownership so unlikely

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    5. A Defender's Nightmare
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      I don't have him. Not pissed at all. I'm glad I don't have him on my bench.

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  8. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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    9 years, 9 months ago

    Wilson already on 12 BPS 😯

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    1. mgilbert86
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      may bring him in, looks a good value if he starts week in week out

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    2. Billy Gilmore
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      Are Stoke dominating? He's probably already got 30 passes.

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    3. amol
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      What.....

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    4. Sess!
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      Naughton > Wilson for me I reckon

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  9. FPL Touches
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    How do I make the shrug emoticon?

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    1. SW6
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      "\_(ヅ)_/"

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    2. Piggs Boson
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      Don't spam it...

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  10. Kip
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    i've got a hunch eriksen will get in the points today

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    1. Moin
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      he looks good..better than Lamela

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    2. Mr Wizard
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      Is he not playing on the right?

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  11. goriuanx
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    9 years, 9 months ago

    Did Siggy to Mutch last night. 🙁 How did United play?

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    1. Jebiga
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      like last season

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      1. goriuanx
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        same old

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    2. Towsor44
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      Crap mate

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    3. Bubz
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      Not great.

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      1. goriuanx
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        Not surprised but didn't expect them to lose. Some signings needed.

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    4. svasei - Up (?) the Rovers
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      Quite meh.

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    5. TheDogTor
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      Didn't create much, plodded forward, mata anonymoose, defensively poor

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    6. Rabid Dog
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      Me too, ave Siggy sat as first sub looking like he'll stay there as well until GW2 🙁

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    7. FPL Touches
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      Blew hot and cold as per usual.

      Defence was suspect as you would expect, pace exposed back 3.

      Nani and Young showed slight improvement but were still mediocre, Januzaj was the spark

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  12. Licky
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    Kind of need Sunderland to concede, H2H rival has Mannone and PVA.

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  13. Galfadez
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    So is Naughton defs suspended for the QPR game?

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    1. OPTA FPL
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      not sure...

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    2. Norb
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      Yes

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    3. Billy Gilmore
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      No

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      1. OPTA FPL
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        🙂
        Spurs can choose the game he will be suspended, right?

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        1. Billy Gilmore
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          No, they can appeal the decision though

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          1. Galfadez
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            +1

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  14. Norb
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    Luckily I took out Naughton out with 2 mins left of the deadline...

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    1. Hazard for Ballon D'or
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      Lucky.

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  15. The Manbearpig
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    So far my punts on naughton and young have been superb

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    1. TheDogTor
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      9 years, 9 months ago

      Lol i'm not sure them punts will get any better, this GW at least. unlucky with Naughton

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      1. The Manbearpig
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        naughton would've been a good punt if not for the red card, did you see what he did to get the red card?

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        1. TheDogTor
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          9 years, 9 months ago

          Not seen it, apparently it was harsh though

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  16. SnowPea
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    FFS Naughton.... I had to swap you in 5 mins before deadline. 🙁

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  17. CoolBeans
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    Siggy already 3500 transfers in 🙂

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  18. Dušan Citizen
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    9 years, 9 months ago

    Why there is no single live stream for QPR-Hull? 🙁

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    1. QPR Lad 92
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      There is

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      1. Henry Hill
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        9 years, 9 months ago

        Ya I got a fantastic one butt don't think I am allowed post it here. What you make so far QPR lad?

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        1. QPR Lad 92
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          Looking allright, Austin still needs to adjust and I hope Remy never leaves us
          Solid at the back

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    2. Kip
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      i've got 5

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    3. Prime
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      There are

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    4. Arse Craic
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      Loads

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    5. JohnnyRev7
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      There is. I'm watching it.

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  19. Jebiga
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    best 4.5 defender ? N.Taylor ?

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    1. super zlatan
      • 13 Years
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      Wilson

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      1. Coaly
        • 11 Years
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        this

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    2. Paul Psychic Octopus
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      Chambers, van Aanholt

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  20. Hazard for Ballon D'or
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    Fulham are absolutely atrocious. What has happened to them. Losing at home to millwall!!!!!

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  21. Mark
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    9 years, 9 months ago

    A few teething troubles but stats are now in for the United game.

    Ashley Williams 17 CBI. Machine.

    http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/matches/755307/

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    1. Wilshere Knowledge
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      He was immense.

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    2. The Machine
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      Hey Mark will the comments from previous articles ever be restored?

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    3. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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      He was very high on the CBI tables from last season, not surprising, especially at an away game.

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    4. The Light Knight
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      Williams to United 🙄

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    5. Brutus619
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      Completely biased but I thought Jones had the better game overall. He was almost Vidic-esque in the way he made all the very important last ditch tackles.

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    6. Kip
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      *stupid question alert*

      What does CBI stand for?

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      1. Noisy Neighbour
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        Clearances/Blocks/Interceptions

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        1. Kip
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          allright, thx mate!

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  22. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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    Naughton does a Fabio on opening day

    Maybe AB should write another post for the biggest defender fails

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  23. Arvin-ation
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    Looks like Mata's on his way out of my team.

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    1. Norb
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      He will score points later on

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    2. Tiki-Taka
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      LOL

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    3. Brutus619
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      LMAO

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  24. Wings Fan
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    Bit dull, these 3 o'clocks. I only have Ferdinand and Austin involved

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    1. Hazard for Ballon D'or
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      Wings fan.

      Away to Halifax today. Got much chance?? No very little about Halifax. I think we might struggle this year.

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      1. Wings Fan
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        We've been terrible first 2 games. Healy has gone off injured today too, going to be a long season

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    2. A Defender's Nightmare
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      How's Austin playing?

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  25. Mílanista
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    I need .5m and to beat the Siggy price rise. Sir Aleks might get booted before he's even played.

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    1. amol
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      O.o dont

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  26. Acquafresca
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    Naughton's red will get rescinded.

    Poor guy.

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    1. dribbler
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      what happened acqua?

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    2. Gaz Downright
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      affects the whole club

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  27. Jairzinho
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    Snodgrass injured

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      Shame.

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  28. amol
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    Rooney or Costa then?

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    1. Mr Wizard
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      Costa (c)

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  29. Aston Villa-Boas
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    my H2H opponent has Costa 3rd on the bench? O_O

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    1. Licky
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      One of mine has Wickham...

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  30. Mindless Freak
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    Link to Marks team?

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      1. Mr Wizard
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        Outch to Siggy on the bench

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