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The Watchlist – Wildcard Defenders

Having analysed the Goalkeepers yesterday, the next article in our winter wildcard series focuses on defensive options. We’ve tried for a little variety here, offering alternatives from every price bracket and looking at the long-term fixture lists as well as short-term schedules in order to balance our selections.

Kieran Gibbs
The left-back has started every league game he’s been available for this term, with only a thigh injury sustained in October disrupting his regular game time. While rotation on the right and through the middle is more of a potential issue for the Gunners, the unconvincing displays of Andre Santos at left-back suggest Gibbs’ minutes look safe. Three assists in his last four Gameweeks are indicative of Gibbs’ upturn in attacking displays in recent matches – backed up by a superb strike in the FA Cup draw at Swansea last Sunday in a display that earned plenty praise from his manager. So far this term, Gibbs has provided more assists (five) than any other defender, while at the back, Arsenal have racked up seven clean sheets, just two less than Stoke, for example – his potential for returns at both ends of the pitch has earned Gibbs 4.5 points per game, considerably greater than any other regular at the back for Wenger’s side. Coming in at just 5.6 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL), Gibbs looks a prosperous pick for double Gameweek 23 and beyond, with the schedule remaining kind for Arsenal for the foreseeable future.

Leighton Baines
Everton may be without a clean sheet since Gameweek 5 yet Baines sits in third spot in the FPL defender standings thanks to his attacking endeavours. There’s little doubt that his 7.5 cost is enough to deter many but with the lion’s share of set-pieces, in addition to spot-kicks, the Toffees left-back always has the potential for double figure hauls. Back-to-back goals in his last two games in all competitions, courtesy of a free-kick and penalty, brings Baines back onto Fantasy radars ahead of a strong run of fixtures for David Moyes’ men, though the ankle problem which saw him subbed off as a precaution against Cheltenham in the FA Cup last night will need monitoring. Already this term, Baines has equalled his total bonus haul from 2011/12, has doubled the number of assists and is just one strike away from equaling his goal haul – if Moyes’ men can find a little more resilience at the back, that price tag could ultimately be more than justified.

David Luiz
While the recent move to a central midfield berth heightens his appeal, Luiz’s share of free-kicks and penalties are both significant factors in our thinking here. Branislav Ivanovic and Gary Cahill seem to be Rafa Benitez’s preferred central defensive partnership in light of John Terry’s knee problem, with Luiz’s forward forages perhaps best-suited to a more advanced berth as the interim manager opts for a more cautious, no-frills approach at the back. Factor in John Obi Mikel’s imminent departure for African Cup of Nations duties and Luiz could well be set to continue in his new role ahead of the Blues’ upcoming double Gameweek against Stoke and Southampton, though today’s news of a return to training for Terry does slightly lessen his appeal. Nevertheless, a home record that has seen Chelsea concede just once in four home games under Benitez looks appealing, with Arsenal, Wigan, West Brom and West Ham all arriving at the Bridge in the next 10 Gameweeks, while trips to Reading, Fulham and Southampton all hold potential. Although Benitez’s penchant for rotation will always mean no Chelsea player is 100% certain, Luiz seems to have benefitted more than most from the Spaniard’s arrival.

Pablo Zabaleta
The Argentine has been picked up by significant number of Fantasy managers prior to the weekend deadline, with over 45,000 acquiring his services – the second most popular defender since the end of Gameweek 21. Having started 10 of City’s last 11, Zabaleta is benefitting from injuries to fellow right-backs Maicon and Micah Richards and has demonstrated a propensity for picking up points at both ends of the pitch over that spell, with four clean sheets supplemented by two goals, an assist and nine bonus points. He seems to have edged Matija Nastasic as the most secure mid-price route into a City defence that has racked up eight clean sheets so far and with a favourable run of fixtures on the horizon for the champions, including games against five of the current bottom seven (FUL, qpr, sot, avl, WIG) in the next eight Gameweeks, continues to look strong value for a price of 5.9.

Guy Demel
With George McCartney sidelined for the foreseeable future due to a knee injury and Joey O’Brien remaining a doubt as a result of the hamstring injury that forced him off in the Gameweek 21 win over Norwich, the Ivorian has been propelled onto Fantasy radars ahead of West Ham’s double Gameweek 23. Priced at a mere 4.0 in FPL, Demel’s decision to quit international duties with Ivory Coast means he no longer has the upcoming African Cup of Nations on his agenda and, with security of starts looking assured, looks a strong cut-price option over the next five Gameweeks. Sam Allardyce’s side travel to Sunderland before squaring up to QPR and Arsenal for the double – after that, games against Fulham, Swansea and Villa offer potential as the Hammers look to garner the points before the schedule takes a turn for the worse in Gameweek 27.

Ian Harte
The former Leeds man seems to have nailed down the left-back berth at the expense of Nicky Shorey in recent weeks for Reading. Granted, Shorey missed out in the last couple of matches due to a virus but Harte was handed the armband by Brian McDermott for the FA Cup trip to Crawley – a sign of his manager’s faith. Coming in at a mere 3.8 in FPL, Harte has four enticing home games on the horizon that propel him into our thinking, with West Brom, Sunderland, Wigan and Villa all rolling up to the Madejski between now and Gameweek 29. With clean sheets in each of their last two at home, McDermott’s side have shown a definite upturn in defensive resilience after moving to 4-4-1-1 and with set-pieces also in his locker, Harte also has the potential to pick up attacking points – he registered an assist in the 3-1 defeat at Spurs last time out.

Seb Bassong
Norwich’s summer signing from Spurs has five home games (NEW, TOT, FUL, EVE, SOT) in addition to a trip to QPR in the next eight to take advantage of. The clean sheets that saw the Canaries keep out Arsenal, Stoke and United in successive Carrow Road clashes earlier in the season have disappeared but Bassong’s attacking prowess has more than atoned for a downturn in resilience at the back. Over the last nine matches, the 5.2 priced centre-half has produced three goals and an assist, which have helped him accrue five FPL bonus points – while skipper Russell Martin has also impressed offensively in recent matches, the return of Steven Whittaker places question marks against his game time, making Bassong a more secure route into Chris Hughton’s backline for the schedule ahead.

Ben Davies
The youngster has benefitted from a long-term injury to Neil Taylor and has started all but one of Swansea’s matches from Gameweek 3 onwards. Davies has picked up plenty of interest since the previous match against Villa – over 18,000 FPL managers have been persuaded by his cut-price appeal and, at 4.2, the left-back is significantly cheaper than any of Michael Laudrup’s defensive regulars. A pair of assists have helped add to his three clean sheets and highlight his attacking potential; no other Swansea defender has supplied a single assist, by comparison. The next seven affords him home showdowns with Stoke, QPR and Newcastle and if trips to the likes of Everton, Sunderland and West Ham don’t appeal, his price makes him easy to bench as a budget rotating option at the back.

Marc Wilson
Yes, he is injured right now. Wilson is one for the radar, though, after Tony Pulis confirmed a few days ago that he’s just a couple of weeks away from returning from a broken leg. Out of action since Gameweek 9, Wilson is on the verge of returning to offer us a superb value route into the league’s most resilient defence – priced at just 4.0, he’s far less costly than the second cheapest option, 4.9 priced Geoff Cameron. If his rehabilitation stays on course, Wilson’s next four home games (WIG, RDG, WHM, WBA) look particularly appetising – the fact that the first of those fixtures falls within the winter wildcard window earns Wilson a place on our list.

Emmerson Boyce
Having filled in as part of the Wigan back-three due to injuries to others, Boyce’s potential was severely dented in recent weeks but as the treatment room begins to empty, a return to his out of position berth on the right of the Latics’ midfield bring him back into consideration. Moving back to a more advanced role in the Gameweek 20 trip to Villa, the 4.8 priced defender produced a goal and maximum bonus – with a clean sheet also accrued, he racked up 12 FPL points, his highest haul of the season. If Roberto Martinez is to engineer another scramble for survival, Wigan’s upcoming home fixtures are likely to be crucial – Boyce’s next five in front of his own fans sees Sunderland, Southampton, Liverpool, Newcastle and Norwich all roll up to the DW. As last season’s late form demonstrated, Wigan tend to produce the goods as the pressure racks up and Boyce’s contribution is likely to be key to their fortunes.

Ciaran Clark
The centre-half has proven to be an integral member of the midlanders’ backline this term and has already accumulated more minutes under Paul Lambert than in any of his previous campaigns for Villa. While recent results are likely to deter the vast majority, Lambert’s side have, nevertheless, registered five clean sheets this season; the same number as United, for example. Villa’s home performances are the reason behind our decision to back Clark – while their away displays have been abysmal at the back, that have conceded 15 times in front of their own fans, just two more than Arsenal and United, and hinted at their resolve in a run which harvested three back-to-back home clean sheets between Gameweeks 13-16. With Southampton, Newcastle and West Ham paying visit in the next five, Clark – priced at 4.4 – offers a cut-price defensive differential, whose aerial threat in the opposition box could prove dividend.

Carlos Cuellar
Having limped off with a possible hamstring problem in Sunderland’s FA Cup draw at Bolton last weekend, the Spaniard’s short-term availability is perhaps unclear but with double figure returns in two of his last three home matches, Cuellar has clear potential. The 4.7 priced defender has three clean sheets, two assists and three bonus points in his last five at the Stadium of Light and is handed an enticing run of fixtures to boost his appeal – indeed, according to our season ticker, only United and Chelsea have a more favourable run over the next 10 Gameweeks. With West Ham, Swansea, Fulham and Norwich all paying visit during that upcoming set of matches, in addition to trips to Wigan and QPR, Cuellar’s stock could be set to rise – any potential length of absence, however, could bring the likes of Phil Bardsley onto the radar as a similarly priced Sunderland alternative.

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  1. Wild Rover
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    N'Zogbia is a man on a mission......

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    1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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      ..to seek out new life and new civilisations?

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      1. Steve
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        a one man mission to save villa from relegation?

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    2. Professor Abel X
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      Trying to earn himself a transfer no doubt

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  2. I have a pain in Miyaichi
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    Looking ahead to Arsenal's DGW, is Sagna nailed on or is Jenks sniffing about?

    Looking to do Shaw-> Sagna and Ba-> Fletcher after this week.

    Either that or Shaw-> Gibbs and Ba-> Ruiz/Chamahk.

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    1. Steve
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      Gibbs, + Ruiz is a better option that Fletcher imo

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  3. fdotman
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    Clark, Martin, B. Jones or Ramis?

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  4. Steve
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    Evening all,

    Ba or Torres for next week? Lots of Ba love but i'm presuming that's beacuse he's cheaper or people already have him. Presumably they'll both get some gametime?

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    1. Del Griffith
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      11 years, 9 months ago

      Neither

      My Chelski players in order of points potential

      1. Mata
      2. Luiz
      3. Ivan

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      1. Steve
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        11 years, 9 months ago

        can't afford mata, sacrificing his points to gamble on more DGW players without screwing my team for GW24

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  5. Just A Hat
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    I forget how bad this site can be when its not the Deadzone, full of people just saying ">Random Player< will be rested for 1 game" without any sources or backing

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  6. Trigg ⭐️
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    11 years, 9 months ago

    Genuine score predictions for the Chelsea DGW games? I'm going

    Stoke 1 - 1 Chelsea
    Chelsea 3 - S'oton

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    1. Trigg ⭐️
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      *&@#£%

      Chelsea 3 - 0 S'oton

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      1. A.T
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        Ill go along with that

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    2. Konig Luther
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      stoke 1 - 3 chelsea
      chelsea 2 - 1 Southampton

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  7. La Roja
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    Michu, mata, bale, fellaini, theo

    I want 4 of them, who is out? Bale has the tougher fixtures

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    1. Steve
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      11 years, 9 months ago

      gotta keep michu judging by your grav 😉

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    2. Just A Hat
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      get them all! I want all of them plus Silva 🙁

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      1. Steve
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        + gerrard

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        1. Just A Hat
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          and maybe a sneaky punt on Hazard/Cazrola for the doubles!

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      2. Demí
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        Why do you want Silva?

        1 goal in 21 games.

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        1. Just A Hat
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          He was picking up assists every game again like last season, wanted him as a sneaky differential but not gonna drop any of the other 5 for him!

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          1. Lord Flashheart
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            • 12 Years
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            Ruiz does the same for half price. Assists give 3 points and almost no bonus points.

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    3. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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      Michu with Swanseas record against Everton.
      1-0
      2-0
      3-0

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    4. Trigg ⭐️
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      I'd say Theo.

      Michu and Fell both come with the better value, and Theo could be moved back out on the wing at any time.

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      1. La Roja
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        But he has dgw coming up

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        1. Trigg ⭐️
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          Sorry, I was thinking the same for my WC, but I'm playing mine after the DGW.

          Possibly Michu then, if you don't lose too much on him.

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    5. I have a pain in Miyaichi
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      Honestly think Bale is fixture proof, only tough fixture on the horizon is Utd, who he tore apart in Old Trafford, Walcott looks like he's back on the wing...could change his points potential.

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    6. Sleep Talk
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      I am really struggling fitting in the midfielders I want. I might end up having to ditch Mata for Hazard, and Bale for Fellaini to hold on to both Theo, Michu and a budget-mid. Really want Bale though. 😕 Wildcarding is tough...

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    7. Del Griffith
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      I'm keeping them all in a 5 man mid

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  8. lequipe
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    Will Ba Start?

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    1. Lord Flashheart
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      Something. For sure.

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  9. The Pep Revolution
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    Is there any way of telling if someone has played their January wc? I know it gives the status of the ordinary wc but what about the January one?

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    1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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      That'll be the one that the status shows. Will be "active"

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      1. The Pep Revolution
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        11 years, 9 months ago

        The status shows the January wc during January so and not the ordinary one?

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        1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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          I believe so until it's used. If they have the other one left it will go from active this week to available next week.

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          1. The Pep Revolution
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            Ok thanks for that.

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        2. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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          My rival had both available and has used one this week. This is his status page

          http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/121229/event-history/21/

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          1. The Pep Revolution
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            Alright thanks for that.

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  10. Keane There Dunne That
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    Should I wildcard???? I would go from:

    Federici. Begovic
    Walker. Garrido. Nelsen. Cuellar. Demel.
    Walcott. Nolan. Puncheon. Michu. Pienaar.
    Berbatov. RVP. Suarez.

    TO

    Begovic. Turnbull.
    Sagna. Shaw. Demel. Davies. Marriapa.
    Mata. Puncheon. Fellaini. Michu. Walcott
    Van Persie. Suarez. Berbatov

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  11. Keane There Dunne That
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    Who is the 3 forwards to have now.

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    1. CarelessGenius©
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      Who 'are'.......

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      1. Keane There Dunne That
        • 12 Years
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        Fine so.

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      2. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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        *grammar police*

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        1. Back on the horse
          • 14 Years
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          where would we be without them

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          1. Darnell
            • 12 Years
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            were*

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    2. Sleep Talk
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      R, V and P.

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      1. CarelessGenius©
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        11 years, 9 months ago

        Ruiz, Vaz Te and Podolski......? Er....

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    3. Just A Hat
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      RVP, Berbatov and Pog

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    4. heartsattack
      • 13 Years
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      If all fit RVP Suarez Aguero. Punt on Tevez meantime.

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      1. Keane There Dunne That
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        3 of them and the midfield 5 😎

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        1. heartsattack
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          11 years, 9 months ago

          You never mentioned restrictions or price.

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    5. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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      Long shot, Danny Graham if he gets a transfer 😯

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    6. SC not pearls before swine
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      On my wildcard, I'm leaning towards RVP/Ba/Lambert, maximize my opportunities and all that. Aguero/Suarez are obviously the heavy favorites to flank RVP, but I want to go without Suarez's putrid fixtures and see how Sturridge's presence impacts him and wait for Aguero to be fit.

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  12. DRIZ ✅
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    1-0 BRADFORD

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    1. Steve
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      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      time to bet on villa??

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  13. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    11 years, 9 months ago

    OMG wells

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  14. HuttonDressedasLahm
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    11 years, 9 months ago

    Wow!!

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  15. -Matador-
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    11 years, 9 months ago

    What to change to the team below?

    Gazza-Bunn
    Sagna-Demel-Luiz-Zaba-Mariappa
    Fellaini-Bale-Walcott-Michu-Mata
    RVP-Ba-Anichebe

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  16. Revival
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    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Need both teams to score, Now come on Villa

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  17. Lao Tzu
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    11 years, 9 months ago

    I don't understand why Tevez is dropping tonight....

    surely those that still have him would want to keep him if he has a good chance of playing against Arsenal?

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    1. DRIZ ✅
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      its better he drops

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      1. Lao Tzu
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        11 years, 9 months ago

        How so?

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

          so us non owners get a bargain

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          1. Lao Tzu
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 9 months ago

            I see.... I was looking at it from the angle of a current owner, as I am!

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            1. A.T
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 9 months ago

              If ba doesn't work out ill prob get him or dzecko. P

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    2. Trigg ⭐️
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      I don't know why Hazard is dropping either, but I'll wait a day or two before getting him in to save myself 0.1.

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  18. JapBen
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    11 years, 9 months ago

    ShawX, O’Brien, Turnbull, Cazorla -> Luiz, Demel, Federici, Walcott.

    Are they good transfers even though I lose 0.1M on O’Brien and Cazorla and 0.4M on ShawX?

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  19. UnitednationsXI
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    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Planning to do Rafael >> Luis on a free transfer.

    Would you do sterling + Suarez >> mata + lambert (-8 points)

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    1. DRIZ ✅
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      11 years, 9 months ago

      nah b

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  20. Evs
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    11 years, 9 months ago

    Evening campers 🙂

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    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Evening sir

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    2. Steve
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      • 15 Years
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      evening

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    3. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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      • 13 Years
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      Evening evs. Both south Wales teams looking good at the mo 🙂

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      1. Evs
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        Oh, yes.

        Always happy with that 🙂

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    4. A.T
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      11 years, 9 months ago

      Hello

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  21. Wild Rover
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    11 years, 9 months ago

    I'm actually considering getting rid of Suarez..... It's not that I think he can't score against Utd, I'm worried about how he will react to the winding up he will surely get from Utd players... 😐

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    1. Evs
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      Better to hold, than not to hold... That's my thought.

      (Despite the stinking 3 fixtures)

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    2. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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      He'll score... that's how he will react!

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    3. Optimus.
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      11 years, 9 months ago

      hes wound up most games..he loves it 😀

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    4. Trigg ⭐️
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      If I had him, I'd keep.

      If he were to get a 3 game ban, back for the end of Jan, I wouldn't grumble though.

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  22. Mr Sarcastic
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    11 years, 9 months ago

    So Terry might play thursday, but did we get info on cech situation?
    Is Turnbull still considere safe option for both dgw games?

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  23. Rinseboy
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone going for a reading defender in wildcard and if so who??

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    1. Hibbo
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      • 12 Years
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      Harte.

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    2. Revival
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      11 years, 9 months ago

      Harte looks best option imo

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    3. Steve
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      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      I'm not but Pearce would be my choice

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    4. Keane There Dunne That
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      Mariappa.

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  24. A.T
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    Can anyone name a player that was at Bradford the last time they were in the prem? 15 years ago they said on telly.

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    1. Wild Rover
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      11 years, 9 months ago

      Loads that they couldn't afford....

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      1. A.T
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        Haha I can only think of one. They went into admin straight after relegation I think.

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        1. Steve
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          • 15 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          Collymore?

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          1. Steve
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            • 15 Years
            11 years, 9 months ago

            Scottish guy with bright ginger hair - bit of a jouneyman, name on tip of my tongue but can't quite remember

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            1. A.T
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 9 months ago

              Stuart mc call? Probably.

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    2. Holy See
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Stuart McCall maybe.

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      1. Steve
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        • 15 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        that him!

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    3. Trigg ⭐️
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      11 years, 9 months ago

      Was Beni Carbone there the season they went down?

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      1. Steve
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        • 15 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Dean Saunders?

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      2. A.T
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        That's the one I remember. Played for Wednesday too

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      1. Trigg ⭐️
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        😀 It must be quicker to google it yourself!

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      2. Steve
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        • 15 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        well, as Meatloaf said - 2 out of 3 ain't bad!

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      3. CarelessGenius©
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        That is cool WR.

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

      Beagrie or Wetherall

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    5. danishdynamite
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Benni Carbone

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    6. 1966 was a great year for E…
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      Peter Beagrie?

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  25. Screaming Midget
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    QPR have released Kieron Dyer after another injury scare. He fell out of the transfer window.

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  26. Evs
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    • 15 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Careful Wildcarders...

    Is he worth it do we think?

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20951691

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    1. Just A Hat
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Nothing will happen till the Summer

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    2. Holy See
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Alot of ghost teams could end up with 5 Chelsea players. That'd be funny. Until I met one in the cup. Then I'd be sad. & out.

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      1. Evs
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        • 15 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        I was smacked in the teeth by a dead cup team that happened to have Gerrard (c) few weeks back, and had dzeko.

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      2. CarelessGenius©
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        What happens if you don't sub out your 4th same team member the week after? Detention?

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        1. Holy See
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          You must bring in Chamakh, so I hear 😉

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  27. Trigg ⭐️
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    My favourite Kieron Dyer moment.

    Poor quality video, but hilarious 😀

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvT3crLreAg

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    1. Still No Eye Dia
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      😆

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  28. JapBen
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    ShawX, O’Brien, Turnbull, Cazorla -> Luiz, Demel, Federici, Walcott.
    Are they good transfers even though I lose 0.1M on O’Brien and Cazorla and 0.4M on ShawX?

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  29. Lao Tzu
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Any news on Baines? Did he pick up an knock last night?

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

      ankle problem, subbed early as precuation, more info awaited

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    2. Holy See
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      No other LBs at Everton, he's playing. Phil Neville did play there once upon a time. 😛 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__uMFYh7Azk

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  30. New Ghost
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Regarding the post about Messi:

    I'll consider him the G.O.A.T. if he wins 1, maybe 2 World Cups.

    But I do agree, he is the best player of this generation; we will be hard-pressed to find another one like him in the near future.

    However, I still believe that Cristiano is the ultimate footballing machine.

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