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. Wavey Wambz
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Who's getting Clyne?

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    1. Captain Shirokov
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Already have him.

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  2. Bøwstring The Carp
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    4 centre backs scored today 😯 that's 25% of the goals

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    1. FPL Daniel
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      This is the season of towering centre backs

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  3. Brian (Not the Messiah)
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    9 years, 10 months ago

    to all the fellow Siggy benchers... at least be happy you already own him before the bandwagon 🙂

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  4. PGR
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    9 years, 10 months ago

    Are we expecting any price changes tonight?

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    1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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      No... Siggy is only on 20%

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      1. MJ6987
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Have they increased the thresholds this year? I think they should

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  5. Wildcard
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    When will player prices begin to change?

    I imagine many will go for Chester, Siggy etc and prices increase

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  6. FPL Daniel
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    9 years, 10 months ago

    I bet outthere somewhere there is FFS Casuals website. Hidden site where all the casuals post with no gravs and laughing about us all over 😆 😆 😆

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    1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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      That wouldn't be very casual though

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    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
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      Where they abuse people with gravs and pay membership to hide stats.

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      1. FPL Daniel
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        agree

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    3. TheDogTor
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      Its called the real world

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      1. Jafooli
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        😛

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    4. MJ6987
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      They are all puzzling why we don't know Naughton and Chambers aren't nailed on, and why so many have forgotten to pick Yaya and Gerrard

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      1. FPL Daniel
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        9 years, 10 months ago

        And giggling even. They say, and they called selves a hard core players loooooooooollll 😆

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        1. FPL Daniel
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          and they post RMT whole day in some very bad format, just copy paste from the site hahahahahahahaha

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  7. Chu Young Ping Pong
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Rio 1 BPs and Pieters 2 BPs. Get in!!

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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      ridiculous

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    2. The Machine
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      Yup, silver lining

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    3. Venom Snake
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      Rio!!!!

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    4. Not Irish
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      What the hell did Rio do to warrant that?

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  8. PGR
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    9 years, 10 months ago

    2 quick questions:

    1) Neil Taylor played only 52 minutes today. Any reason to expect that he won't be starting next week?
    2) Is Sanogo now officially first choice ahead of Giroud? Should I dump Giroud or can I expect him to start next week?

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    1. Les Bleus
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      1) I hope not. He played decent until Januzaj came in
      2) No, I still think Giroud is #1 especially if Sanogo keeps playing bad.

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    2. andyinasia
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      1. Home to Burnley, who don't have the equivalent of a Januszaj. I'm not worried.

      2. Sanogo's doing nothing tonight. Arsenal have a Champs League qualifier midweek which I expect Giroud to start. Doesn't nec mean he'll start GW2 though.

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    3. Munsoned
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      9 years, 10 months ago

      1) yes
      2) no

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  9. MJ6987
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    I should know this, but do players lose points for a penalty that's saved (rather than missed)? i.e. Austin

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    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Yes.

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      1. MJ6987
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers

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    2. andyinasia
      • 10 Years
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      yes

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    3. Cilly Bonnolly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Yes they do.

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  10. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Weimann PVA Chester on my bench.

    30 odd points right there. 🙁

    Anyone else in pain?

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    1. Venom Snake
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Fark that hurts.

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    2. RyanC
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Had Sig and Kosc at 11.20 this morning. Don't anymore. Yeah, I'm in pain!

      But damn, I love this league.

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    3. Bath Alty
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Siggy and Chester

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    4. Jack Frost
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Well you should make the Scout Picks next week. Yikes, that's a lot of points, but be happy you're on the right track. Who is PVA?

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  11. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    So Terry is gonna surely score on Monday

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      No, that would be too obvious.

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    2. Game...Blouses
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      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Hatrick on the way!

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  12. Heydudes13
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    9 years, 10 months ago

    we (man utd) r wel gud

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    1. Captain Shirokov
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      lol but dey lost 2da man : - 9

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      1. Heydudes13
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        we jus takin tim

        prem champs dis yr

        u c

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    2. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Scolesy ent getting the gametime tho

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      1. Heydudes13
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        wat happen 2 that dutch guy : - S

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

      Dunt undastand y gigs dunt play

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      1. Heydudes13
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Yh Me neether : - ?

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  13. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    No one screamed for Punch assist. Obviously no one has him eh?

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    1. MJ6987
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Think most went Siggy in that price range, if not then Henderson / Arnaut

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    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 12 Years
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      If they do it's likely instead of Siggy, so they're keeping well quiet.

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      1. Munsoned
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Wow, soooooopo embarrassing

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  14. Venom Snake
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    9 years, 10 months ago

    I really don't want to rub salt in the wounds, but why bench such an attacking player with so much responsibility going forward, as well as having set pieces in his locker.
    Have you seen Uniteds defence?

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    1. Mull
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      9 years, 10 months ago

      In hindsight it's always clear what to do.

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      1. Venom Snake
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Don't get me wrong, I wasn't expecting more then 2 points. But why take that chance?

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      2. TheDogTor
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Personally I'm not sure this is a case of hindsight. Siggy in the hole against that united defence it was clear as day there were gonna be chances

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        1. Venom Snake
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          100%
          All it takes is one set piece

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    2. TheDogTor
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      There was a conspiracy going round this website and most major media outlets suggesting United were 'good'.

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    3. Rivaldo Izback
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Easy to say now.. I've benched the man.. I think everybody was waiting for next week to bring him in.. Imo it was the right move.. Unlucky but he was in a good day.. that's football..

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    4. Heels_Over_Head
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      9 years, 10 months ago

      Lol atvyour false pretense

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    5. Cilly Bonnolly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Because Bojan was at home to Villa. I have the two of them to rotate. Home to Villa should be a better fixture than away to United.

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  15. The Sarjeant
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone making a transfer this week? I'll probably save it unless someone gets injured.

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    1. MJ6987
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Same here

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      1. super zlatan
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Hendo > Siggy for me

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    2. RyanC
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Saving it I think so I have two next week. Much prefer the freedom two transfers brings, as hard as it is to resist!

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    3. Bun Rab
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      o/ Naughton.

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    4. TheDogTor
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Maybe Austin-Long/Pelle, see how Saints perform tomorrow

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    5. I.A.P
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Young to siggy...done already.

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  16. PGR
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Rose expected to keep his spot at left back?

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    1. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
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      ¯\_(ヅ)_/¯

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      1. Kudo Warrior
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        You're enjoying that one, eh!

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        1. Jafooli
          • 12 Years
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          It really is a classic

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          1. Kudo Warrior
            • 11 Years
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            🙂

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      2. Jafooli
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        😀

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    2. MJ6987
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Yep. Bavies might come in at right back?

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  17. Costa in Wengerland
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    Game of defenders

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    1. Munsoned
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Game of sheeple

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  18. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
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    My back line suddenly looks a little more healthy:

    Kelly - Van Aanholt - Clyne - Chester - Hutton

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    1. Frank Black
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Palace just lost their first CS.

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        They're playing Arsenal at the Emirates 🙂

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    2. The Sarjeant
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Even though it's performed well this week, I still think it's poor.

      I've gone with Kelly as well.

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
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        We'll see 😉

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  19. super zlatan
    • 13 Years
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    Need a Ramsey goal and a debuchy assist.

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    1. Kudo Warrior
      • 11 Years
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      I second that.

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    2. Heels_Over_Head
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      I need them.ti be cheaper
      And

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    3. RÏɠBY
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      very much this

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    4. Munsoned
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Why? Everyone has them

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

      this

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  20. Wavey Wambz
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    LOL @ De gea today trying to grasp Siggy's shot and I'm a Man United fan

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  21. Injury Prone o_O Gooner.
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Whats that stupid greyed out shield at the bottom of the screen on Sky?! Feckin annoying. *Moan/winge*

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    1. super zlatan
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      9 years, 10 months ago

      Don't see it?

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      1. Injury Prone o_O Gooner.
        • 14 Years
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        Watchin on Virgin if that makes a difference?!

        May as well stick some adverts in the one remaining free corner... Pfft

        🙂

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        1. Injury Prone o_O Gooner.
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          Bottom right that is.

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  22. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Mahrez from Leicester. Who is he? What position and how much in FPL? I see he had a decent game

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    1. Towsor44
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      left wing, 5mil

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    2. The Sarjeant
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Your on the Internet, go on FPL.

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    3. Prime
      • 11 Years
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      Young Algerian winger. 5.0
      Guaranteed to start and one of their most creative players.

      He is quick and can beat his man but he needs more end product.

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      1. Prime
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        9 years, 10 months ago

        Albrighton should be the better pick at 4.5 less

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        1. Prime
          • 11 Years
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          Couldn't decide if I should write "at 4.5" or "at .5 less" so it became a mixture.

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      2. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
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        thanks

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  23. The Sarjeant
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    A few weeks into the season last year I did a -28. I won't be making that same mistake again.

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    1. Not Irish
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      I did a -60 at one point. 😆

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  24. Ady87
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    9 years, 10 months ago

    This gw literally couldn't have gone any worse for me barring rooney captain and my pre deadline changes are sickening.

    It's at the stage where I am wishing a 24 hour illness on Cork tomorrow so Siggy comes off the bench!

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    1. Bøwstring The Carp
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      At least your captain delivered, picking the right (c) is crucial

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  25. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 12 Years
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    Laughed at my Dad for having Sigurdsson 3rd sub, looked at his team and 3 players didn't play today..... 😕

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      The thing is, it's best never to laugh AT anybody. 😉

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      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Except yourself 😉

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      2. Bøwstring The Carp
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Hmm true 😕 Sturridge to rip it up tomorrow Doos? 😉

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    2. Les Bleus
      • 12 Years
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      😀

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    3. Cilly Bonnolly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Whether or not he has the last laugh depends who his other two subs are...

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  26. OShaughnessy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Jedinak is owning the middle.

    7 tackles & 3 interceptions & 3 clearances to boot...

    Shame we're not on FIFA WC scoring!

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Na, blocks are king 😉

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      1. OShaughnessy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        What a *fantasy* game...

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    2. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      And he might (only might) be on pens

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    3. Rivaldo Izback
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      He is a very good player.. he's the boss of this team.. reminds me of ballack when he was at the top..

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  28. Sanguinista
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    9 years, 10 months ago

    Siggy in for Mata, Ramsey or Sterling?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Be patient, and take a step back. Plenty of action still to come.

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      1. RabMac
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        He will have shot his load by the time the action arrives. 😛

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      2. Sanguinista
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Not a knee jerk reaction. Had planned to do this anyways for Sterling (Pool play city and spurs away next). But going by today's performances and the possibility of Ozil returning to displace Ramsey in the hole, I am inclined to remove either one of Ramsey or Sterling.

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    2. Daniyal
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Mata seeing Utd's performance and assuming u already have Rooney

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      1. Sanguinista
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        9 years, 10 months ago

        Yes, wont be touching Rooney until RVP is back

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  29. davies
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    9 years, 10 months ago

    Chambers > who?

    Got Chester already.

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    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Van Aanholt or Kelly?

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  30. Honeybadger
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    9 years, 10 months ago

    BREAKING NEWS: Latest video evidence shows Suarez spat into Young's mouth...

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    1. Cilly Bonnolly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Does it, aye?

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