The Stock Check

The Stock Check – Gameweek 22 – Saturday

Juan Mata conjures three assists to help guide Chelsea to a Britannia rout, whilst boosting those who trusted the Spaniard with this week’s armband. With blanks for Gareth Bale, Marouane Felaini, Michu, Dimitar Berbatov and Demba Ba, Mata’s returns will have prompted a mini-league swing, as City and United ready themselves for Sunday’s encounters. For now, here’s the Stock Check on Saturday’s events…

On the Up

Juan Mata
The Spaniard topped the Captain Poll, the “Rate My Team” weekly rankings and duly took his place in the Scout Picks and, with one game down, has already repaid that faith. A hat-trick of assists for Mata in the drubbing of Stoke means that he has now returned goals or assists in six of his last seven league appearances: his only blank being the home clash with QPR which saw him play just 16 minutes. Those who backed Mata with the armband will already be delighted, regardless of whether he starts against Southampton on Wednesday. If he turns up in that one, a big points bonanza could be on the cards given his current level of form.

The Chelsea Defence
Rafa Benitiez’s side have now conceded just two goals in their last five league matches, having battled to a 4-0 win at the Britannia, taking them level with Stoke on nine for the season. With Walters missing a second-half penalty, Chelsea were perhaps fortunate to travel home with their clean sheet intact but investors in the likes of David Luiz and, in particular, Cesar Azpilicueta, will not be quibbling. The Spaniard earned the assist for Chelsea’s opener, his third of the season, in his fifth consecutive start today.

Adam Johnson
A goal and assist contribution to Sunderland’s fine 3-0 win over West Ham saw Johnson again stand out amongst the Black Cats’ midfield options. The former City man has now scored three goals and two assists in his last eight league starts and bonus points from today’s victory will put him on terms with Stephane Sessegnon in the Sunderland squad.

The Sunderland Defence
An eighth clean sheet of the season in the 3-0 win over West Ham, saw Martin O’Neill’s defence impress yet again. Despite suffering cruel injuries at the back, the Black Cats have kept three shut-outs in the last five league matches, with Simon Mignolet justifying his position atop our Watchlist rankings. He is now ranked second only to Asmir Begovic in the overall FPL keeper standings.

Romelu Lukaku
A brace for Lukaku was wasted as Reading stormed back to take the points but the Belgian’s form remains eye-catching. With nine goals for the season, coupled with a price tag of 6.4 in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL), Lukaku goes on offering good value. Steve Clarke has started him in five of the last six, indicating that, at last, Lukaku is being given the opportunity to demonstrate his ability.

James Morrison
The Scot found a pair of assists in the 3-2 defeat to Reading, his first Fantasy returns in nine league starts. Having looked to be a canny Fantasy acquisition earlier in the season, Morrison has faded badly with a change in role restricting his attacking output; today’s assists offered a reminder of his quality.

Rickie Lambert
While Lukaku is staking a claim for our budget dollar up front, Lambert remains the prize asset for those shopping for a bargain striker. Today’s spot-kick took Lambert to nine goals for the season, with three goals and two assists in his last four starts.

Pavel Pogrebnyak
Then again, the case for Pogrebnyak is mounting. A third goal in as many league matches, the Russian now appears to be flourishing having been handed regular starts by Brian McDermott. At just 4.3 in the FPL, it’s getting more difficult by the week to overlook Reading’s striker as an option for the third slot up front in order to free up funds for heavy investment elsewhere. He could well be a winter wildcard favourite.

The Southampton Defence
A clean sheet at Villa rewarded those who took a chance on Southampton’s cheap double Gameweek defenders. While this was only the second shut-out in the last six league outings, it’s further indication that Nigel Adkins has firmed up his side and added an extra level of resilience. Artur Boruc, having seemingly cemented his start between the sticks, is emerging as a credible budget keeper option at 4.4.

The Spurs Defence
The shut-out at Loftus Road took Andre Villas-Boas defence to four clean sheets in the last six league outings. They’ve conceded just two goals in that spell. After starting four of those six matches, Michael Dawson may start attracting interest as a 4.5 FPL option.

Leighton Baines
At last Everton earn themselves a clean sheet – their first in 16 league outings. While Baines failed to find attacking returns in the 0-0 draw with Swansea, with kind fixtures to come in the next three, his loyal owners will be hoping that David Moyes’ side can build on today’s shut-out to help supplement potential attacking returns.

Going Down

The Stoke Defence
With nine clean sheets, the Stoke rearguard is regarded as one of the best, if not the best in the league but, on current form, the alarm bells are ringing. Today’s home defeat – their first of the season, means that Tony Pulis’ side have now conceded 10 goals in their last three league outings and have just one clean sheet in their last six.

Jon Walters
Reports suggest that Walters was amongst Stoke’s better players on the day but a brace of own goals and a missed penalty consigned the unfortunate mid-price midfielder to a miserable -4 total in the FPL, just three weeks after a 15 point haul in the win over Liverpool.

Gareth Bale
Having frustrated Chelsea last time out in the league, it was Tottenham’s turn to face Harry Redknapp’s new resolute R’s, as Bale was denied returns for the third Gameweek running. In fairness, Bale missed Gameweek 21 through suspension but, with the competition for the heavy-hitting midfield slot so fierce, today’s blank will be a concern for Bale’s owners – particularly those who opted to avoid investment in Juan Mata. It’s United up next for Bale and Tottenham.

Jermain Defoe
While Bale owners may fidget, those still holding Jermain Defoe will definitely be smarting after another blank which means that the Spurs striker has returned just a single goal in his last seven league appearances. With big sales going into the Gameweek, that trend would seem likely to continue, despite Defoe’s best efforts to end the drought at Loftus Road today.

Fulham’s Attack
While Dimitar Berbatov’s owners will surely give the Bulgarian more time having returned two goals in his last four, today’s blank and the 1-1 draw with Wigan means that Martin Jol’s side have scored just three goals in their last three league matches at Craven Cottage. That form will have to improve if Berbatov is to keep pace with the array of options available to Fantasy managers up front.

James Collins
A reported hamstring injury for West Ham’s defensive warrior saw him withdrawn after 34 minutes of today’s defeat at Sunderland. He seems likely to be a doubt for West Ham’s double Gameweek.

Mark Noble
Another potential absentee from West Ham’s two Gameweek 22 fixtures, Noble missed the miserable defeat in the North East today with a reported calf injury.

John Arne Riise
Even with Matthew Briggs out of the squad, Riise was kept on the bench by Martin Jol as Kieran Richardson lined up at left-back for Fulham. The Norwegian has now sat out the last three league outings.

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

5,920 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Cannon
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    11 years, 9 months ago

    @ Berbilly. Looks like we got away with benching Michu!

    Too bad Bale and Puncehon did nothing 🙄

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    1. Bullet Tooth Bony
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      Same here!

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    2. Billy Gilmore
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      Yeah 😕

      Well, Bale was never up for debate, and Puncheon as another game (no doubt another 2pts 😐 )

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  2. Djerbil
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    By Whoscored.com's ratings Mata should be no-where near the BAPS.. He has very poor stats (but they have given him only 1 assist- for the Hazard goal).. If he gets the BAPS, then We have to understand that Assists count for lot in the ++ppi bracket..

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      Assist = 7 PPI.

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      1. Nice to Michu
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        do you know PPI for other events? goals? blocked shot? key pass etc?

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          Can't say. BAP CHAP knows abit. It's like KFC, a secret recipe. All I will say is blocked shot = 4.

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    2. footballoholic
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      Mata didnt do a lot. Was a bit lucky to come away with 3 assists.

      Thought Lamps and Hazard were the best players.

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      1. smashy 'sophomore slum…
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        +1

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      2. lilmessipran
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        Haz had a real impact ...his nimbleness against the brutes did pay off..and lamps too he always gets himself into good areas

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  3. Bow Locks
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    So you just bought mata for the dgw. Can you sell him straight away?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      Sure, if you think there are better options.

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    2. Djerbil
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      yes , if u need Walcott

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      1. Bow Locks
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        Dgw (c)

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        1. Grumpy Camel
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          If you sell him now he still plays for you v sot if that's what you mean. I'd wait for his rise though. Or not sell.

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  4. IamaBEAST
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    i think we should all go out and socialize instead of staying at home or whatever going on the FFS site every single day. It's kind of sad I have to admit myself...

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    1. Bullet Tooth Bony
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      Who says we don't? I'm recovering from a party last night and I'm usually on here whilst doing other things. Not that I should have to explain myself.

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      1. IamaBEAST
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        Pls dont be offended because i know not everyone are im just saying some people. i will admit myself being one of them...but its just that i dont comment because when im online at noon every here in canada no one else is here...

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    2. Nice to Michu
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      It must be difficult for beasts to socialize, what with people generally being scared of beasts and running away, rather than taking time to get to know them

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      1. IamaBEAST
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        nice to michu mann!

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    3. Cannon
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      Been out socializing. Now i'm back...
      With feet up on a sunday afternoon watching Melbourne Heart vs Sydney while chatting bout football on here.

      works for me 😀

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      1. IamaBEAST
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        hows the match going on so far

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        1. Cannon
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          Heart 1-0 up at HT 😀 (We never seem to win away though)

          Not exactly top quality stuff unfortunatly 😕

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          1. IamaBEAST
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            I wanna go visit Australia some time again. the last time i went there was around 5 years ago. i think i went to perth and melbourne....loved that place!

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      2. smashy 'sophomore slum…
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        Sunday afternoon?! You...you mean the future?? Midnight in the USA watching same game. Aussie game is slowly drawing me in...

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    4. Matt
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      It is if you don't post a lot, and just sit, looking at your computer complaining about how you shouldn't be there

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      1. IamaBEAST
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        ok matt

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  5. Billy Gilmore
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    Is it just me or is this DGW Mata just like the first DGW Hazard?

    Getting brought down for a very dubious penalty...just like Hazard...

    Getting a jammy assist from a simple pass near the half-way line...

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    1. Matt
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      I bloody hope so, for once I may have made the right choice of Chelsea midfielder

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      1. smashy 'sophomore slum…
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        Lately it appears there's really only one Chelsea midfielder that matas...

        I deeply apologize I couldn't resist.

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    2. Djerbil
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      yeah very much the same

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    3. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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      I had the mata for the first DGW so was a little pissed off..

      this time I got both just to be sure I didn't miss out 🙂

      bit annoyed that Walters seems like he took a bribe and everyone kept their CS as my punt on doubling up deserved more

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      1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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        I quite like that mistake 'the mata'

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      2. Billy Gilmore
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        I had Mata GW1 and Hazard this week 😕

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        1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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          still another game to go and hazard still only scored 4 point less

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          1. Billy Gilmore
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            I know. It's just that Hazard was far better yesterday than Mata and leaves with less points. Then there's the baps...

            I'm hoping he keeps up his flat track bully reputation and destroys Soton...

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      3. Matt
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        haha "the mata"

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        1. Nice to Michu
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          whats the mata?

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      4. Nice to Michu
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        was hoping he scored too. My CHE def cover was Azpi, who had been subbed with CS at that point. would have got a nice advantage over all Luiz, Cole, Cech owners

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    4. footballoholic
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      And got 0 baps that game. Hmm...

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      1. Billy Gilmore
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        Hopefully again 🙂

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      2. Low-Life
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        Yes but with Walters grabbing two of Chelsea's goals yesterday there are not as many obvious players to give the points to, Mata surely will get two or three.

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    5. Acquafresca
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      Agreed. Except Hazard had no form.

      Mata = Consistency at its finest.

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  6. royals forever
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    Morning Guys

    Which 2 of the following would you get on a WC

    Jelavic
    Sturridge
    Lambert
    Benteke

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    1. Matt
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      Lambert and N/A

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    2. Aosni
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      none of those, but out of these list i would do Lamb + jela

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    3. Cannon
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      Lambert.
      Sturridge
      Jelavic
      Benteke

      but really Lambert is only one i'd go near

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    4. Djerbil
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      Gopi 😀

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  7. ILOVEBAPS
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    Hmmm.. To Caz or Pod? What are y'all doin'?

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    1. Aosni
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      Both haha

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    2. Matt
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      Pod, can't afford such losses on other mids

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    3. Cannon
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      Walcott and Caz, with one of Gibbs/Pod.
      Currently thinking Pod as can ship for Berba vs City away

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      1. ILOVEBAPS
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        Mmm... yeah sounds like a neat plan. I'd have to move Ba to get Pod in or Bale to get Caz in.
        I already have Theo and Gibbs.

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        1. Theseus
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          Exactly the same here 😉

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    4. Bullet Tooth Bony
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      Pod.

      How's your sunburn? I've almost recovered, just peeling like there's no tomorrow.

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      1. ILOVEBAPS
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        I'm fine. Have pealed and moved on. Just have funny tan lines now. 🙂

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        1. Bullet Tooth Bony
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          Haha nice

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    5. gravless
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      Walc & Sant

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    6. Billy Gilmore
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      Silva –> Hazard –> Caz –> Nani is the plan.

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      1. ILOVEBAPS
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        So organised BB! Hope Nani comes good as it would break up the Power 5 a little.

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    7. footballoholic
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      Same question here. Probably depends on how Ba does v SOT..

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      1. ILOVEBAPS
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        I'm waiting on this too. If I do go Ba > Pod then I will be also tempted to do Bale > Gerrard for a 1 week punt. Will see how Liv go with Sturridge in the lineup first.

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  8. Aosni
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    Giroud will be fit for next week?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      Will he?

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    2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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      shit not fit

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      1. blue cheese
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        😆

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      2. Billy Gilmore
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        😆

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    3. blue cheese
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      Should be. He tweeted this 12 hours ago:

      @_OlivierGiroud_
      Hello Le test s'est bien passé, je serai dans le groupe demain contre city ! Hi The test went ok. I'll be in the team tomorrow vs city !

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      1. Billy Gilmore
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        Hmm, does that mean starting or in the squad?

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        1. blue cheese
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          No idea.

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          1. Billy Gilmore
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            Why do footballers, and especially managers have to be so vague? 🙂

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            1. blue cheese
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              😀

              You getting Santi, then? I'm tempted to Giroud. Again. 😯

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              1. Billy Gilmore
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                That was always the plan. It depends on which one of Ba and Hazard I want to keep for next week. Leaning towards Ba atm...

                😯 Wasn't the last time bad enough?

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                1. blue cheese
                  • 12 Years
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                  It was, but 1% ownership and DGW. Not sure I can resist ...

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            2. Monklane
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              When you say vague, can you be more specific?

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              1. Billy Gilmore
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                😉

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              2. Wild Rover
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                😀

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  9. Clay
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    Berbatov at Citeh or young Davies at home to the Potters?

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    1. Cannon
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      Davies, unless they can teach Walters which way they are playing. He's a threat! 😉

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      1. Clay
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        I watched the game and he actually played okay! Got punished for putting himself about. That said, it was the penalty of a man whose confidence was shot.

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  10. SuperOsçarBaby
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    11 years, 9 months ago

    Lampard out for -
    a - Walcott
    or
    b - S.Cazorla

    I have Giroud.

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    1. Cannon
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      Walcott.
      Santi will be more a differential if thats what you want

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  11. Willis.
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    I hope Ba starts against Southie

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    1. Perthite
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      Don't we all?

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      1. gravless
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        Nope

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      2. Cannon
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        I hope he doesn't 😉
        All my ML top 10 captained him, I dont have him at all.

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  12. gravless
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    11 years, 9 months ago

    Silva + Suarez

    or

    Gerrard + Tevez

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    1. AAAAA
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      A by a country mile. Though I still wouldn't want to waste a midfield slot on Silva personally.

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    2. OPTA FPL
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      A

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    3. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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      prefer A because Silva is nailed on unlike Tevez at least and Suarez > Gerrard everyday

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    4. gravless
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      if I added for 1 week only, would the answer be different?

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      1. Acquafresca
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        No.

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    5. Lord Flashheart
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      A even without silva...

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  13. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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    Morning guys... 🙂

    @Berbilly...noticed we're H2H this week... may the best man win 🙂

    Just saw your post above...Mata is definitely doing a Hazard GW1, getting a little lucky but you gotta be in it to win it...glad your Hazard punt has paid off 😉

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    1. gravless
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      Someone praised us in a post. 😎

      Bottom of previous page.

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      1. gravless
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        The two of us that is, as in you + me.

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      2. SuperOsçarBaby
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        bo0o.!

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      3. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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        Ha, just saw that... 🙂

        Awww... 😳

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    2. Billy Gilmore
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      You obviously didn't see my reply last night...you've got it in the bag...

      I hope Hazard trounces Soton with Mata getting nought, sorry 😉

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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        😯

        But how will he do that without being assisted by Mata?

        😉

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  14. Clay
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    So Mata getting hooked in the 78th minute means he'll start against Soton?

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    1. OPTA FPL
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      definitely

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      1. Clay
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        Of my three Chelski players (Mata as captain, Ba and Luiz) I'm more concerned Luiz won't start midweek. Played full game, due a break, plenty of options now Tezza is back.

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        1. Deicide
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          With Terry in the team I think that Ivanovic will be benched.

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    2. Deicide
      • 12 Years
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      Cardiff straight to the Epl. What clubs would join them? Palace? Boro? Hull?..

      That Swansea-Cardiff will be nice0

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      1. Deicide
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        Sorry

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      2. Clay
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        Very tasty. Then Swindon Town the year after.

        Er, maybe.

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    3. Monklane
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      Yeah, the twelve minutes makes all the difference to a professional footballer, doesn't it?

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      1. gravless
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        Ah well, yes - but.

        It's psychologically important to the player in thinking he has rested but more importantly to the manager who believes that the player is fresher.

        Therefore, he starts against Soton. Nailed on to.

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      2. Clay
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        It does actually, yes. Weirdly enough.

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    4. NATSTER
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      quite possible.

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  15. China Mag
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    Alreet lads. Anyone else gamble on going without Mata? 🙁

    How did Ba look? Any chance of him starting on Wednesday?

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    1. Acquafresca
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      You've really outdone yourself this time China...

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      1. China Mag
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        Was going to cost me 8 pts to get him in. And it would have been for santi, who I would want next week. And i was going to captain Ba anyway. Always knew if would be a big risk.

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        1. Acquafresca
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          Should have WCded... anyways, head up and back on the horse for next week. Best of luck. Gotta run but we'll chat a bit later.

          Im on a serious run atm. 6 weeks 378k > 17.8k

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          1. China Mag
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            Nice one. I had two mega weeks before this one. If I had WC then i would have been in a similar position to you.

            Was all set on WC earlier in the week, but then decided i could have a similar team if I took an 8 pts hit (apart from new rotating defenders), so the WC wasn't worth it. Then decided that it might not be worth taking the 8 pt hit................I was wrong!!

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    2. ILOVEBAPS
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      Don't mention the war. 🙁

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  16. AAAAA
    • 12 Years
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    I'm actually considering getting Arteta for the DGW and then praying for a penalty. All said and done Arteta is on 78 points and Nolan is on 79 points so he's not as bad as everybody makes him out to be. Also I'll be wildcarding the week after so I'll get rid of Arteta then.

    Good or am I crazy?

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

      Arteta was injured? Wait on that.

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

        Nope I don't think so. He played the last couple of games and isn't flagged on FPL. But yeah I'll obviously wait till the Citeh game ends to pull the trigger.

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

          I wasnt asking. He is injured according to repots 🙂

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

            reports*

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    2. Clay
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Ba > Suarez
      Bale > Walcott

      Reasonable for -4?

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    3. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      crazy you are not. gambler you are... style of yours I like

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

        trying hard, you are.

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        1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          indeed yes

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      2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        however injured was Arteta maybe wait

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

        Cheers Yoda.

        Now get off my packed lunch.

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

        For better days ahead http://www.yodaspeak.co.uk/ 😉

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    4. Billy Gilmore
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      He's a glorified Noble. All he has is pens and Arsenal have had a lot of them so far this season.

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

        Cheers I guess I'll stay away.

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  17. TOSH
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    got caz+walcott+gibbs+suarez left,any points predictions for the 4 of 'em?

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

      2+7+2+6

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  18. The Baines
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Somebdy plz guide me to the bonus points plzzzzz... plzzzz....

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  19. andyd
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    has the bap chap been on guys?

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

      The Bap Chap reminds me of the Ass Man. Anyone remember that Seinfeld episode?

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  20. FORCA INTER
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    delighted to see green arrow with ,,only'' 47 pts

    up to 500th

    not C Mata didnt cost me that much after all and i am glad that Hazard did deliver after all

    bps prediction up? any chanse of hazard getting some?

    how everyone else doing?

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

      Bap Chap Says:

      Nelsen 3, Adebayor 2, Julio Cesar 1 (in the mix Hill, Taarabt)
      Lambert 3, Schneiderlin 2, Hooiveld 2
      Fellaini 3, Rangel 2, Chico 1, Ki 1
      Karagounis 3, Riether 2, Di Santo 2
      Tettey 3, Snodgrass 2, Krul 1 (in the mix Obertan)
      Kebe 3, Pearce 2, Pogrebnyak 1 (2&1 very close)
      Lampard 3, Mata 2, Hazard 1 (tight between top 2)
      McClean 3, Larsson 2, Ad.Johnson 1

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

        Fellani is killing me cant wait to get him back in after these DGWs

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    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Fatty 3
      Mata 2
      Hazard 1

      apparently.

      Also how is getting almost double the average not going to get you a green?

      25 here 😕 My defence was awful 🙁

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      1. FORCA INTER
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        i got lucky with Nesen and Ming CS

        didnt see red arrow comming since i though that majorty of top 1k got Mata as C and few chelsa defenders

        hopefully Hazard can deliver against sot as well 🙂

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

      Mata saved me. 49pts with RVP, Gibbs tonight.

      Mata, Ba, Luiz midweek.

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    4. Maxi_Mawoofingtons
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Good Job 🙂

      I am hopinh for a chelsea cleansheet next week, Invanovic goal would be awesome. Are you gonna captain Cazorla or Walcott next week?

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      1. FORCA INTER
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Walcott C - easy call

        thinking about tripple up at ARS mf as well

        Walcott,Caz + 1 of Wilshire or Arteta

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

        Cool I think so too. I was thinking of getting in Cazorla for a 4 point hit, but I think I will go the podolski route and no hit

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

          For me, it's also about making sure my team isn't too top unbalanced once the DGW's are over. So tempting to load up with Arsenal's big hitters. I've got Walcott, Gibbs and Szecz, none of whom are annoying to have to keep hold of. Also got Demel and Noble who can sit quietly and behave themselves on my bench after the DGW.

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

        Walcott.

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    5. Bullet Tooth Bony
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      They called me crazy for doubling up on Southampton defence this week, crazy with clean sheets! 47 points ere too. Walcott and RVP to play tonight, 6 more players in the Chelsea v Southampton. Should hopefully rocket me up the rankings.

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  21. Maxi_Mawoofingtons
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Morning gents!

    So a quick show of hands, who of you were shitting large bricks yesterday when John Terry gave away a silly penalty yesterday

    o/

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

      Moi.

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    2. Willis.
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      nah. no one scores penalties against cech

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

        haha

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  22. Timon
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    WC draft.
    http://imgur.com/fSRpw
    hear hear

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

      Arsenal def/gk for the dgw?

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

        David Seeman 🙂

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        1. smashy 'sophomore slum…
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          Oh we got him back? Savvy bit of transfer business that.

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

            hahah what a legend though 🙂

            Tom Selleck's role model

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

        dont think they will get a cs honestly

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  23. Kevtheotter
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    when the BP out does anybody know?

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

      Probably as per usual - around 9am GMT Monday (I think I got the time difference right)

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

        (obviously not counting the Chelsea/Southampton game)

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  24. Evs
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Decisions, decisions. . .

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

      Why now? A whole week is left..

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

        Feel downbeat as I could have done whole lot better this week. But team was set right, correct captain choice would have given me 48pts as opposed to 36 and dropped out of top 100.

        Thought I could have pushed on.

        REALLY need Ba to shine and start mid week to send me right way again !

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    2. NATSTER
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      wc?

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

        Nope, but I still have a spare one 🙂

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  25. yash
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    What do u guys think, will Hazard start against Southampton?captained Hazard and went without Mata

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

      Rafa will rotate... you probably safe though,will probably rest Mata between the 2 imo

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

        The fact he dragged Mata after 78 mins tells me that Mata will start. I think Hazard will too mind. Luiz may get a break though.

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

    Good morning lads. How are we all doing?

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

      bad. captained ba 🙁

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

        Still got a game left mate. Gotta hope for the best.

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

          might not start

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        2. Evs
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          ... And me 🙁

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    2. FORCA INTER
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      morning mate

      47pre baps and with Mata,Hazard(C),Pouncheon,Walcott,RVP and Suarez to go

      not 2 bad i'd say since i am not in Mata C club

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

        Not bad at all. This too without a wc. Well done. Nicely climbing as well 😀

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  27. Willis.
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    can i see the bap chap's baps?

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

      Bap Chap Says:

      Nelsen 3, Adebayor 2, Julio Cesar 1 (in the mix Hill, Taarabt)
      Lambert 3, Schneiderlin 2, Hooiveld 2
      Fellaini 3, Rangel 2, Chico 1, Ki 1
      Karagounis 3, Riether 2, Di Santo 2
      Tettey 3, Snodgrass 2, Krul 1 (in the mix Obertan)
      Kebe 3, Pearce 2, Pogrebnyak 1 (2&1 very close)
      Lampard 3, Mata 2, Hazard 1 (tight between top 2)
      McClean 3, Larsson 2, Ad.Johnson 1

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Still baffled by that Obertan in the mix shout... 🙂

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

        Bap girl says:

        Ade 3 Nelsen 2 Cesar 1

        Mata 3 Lampard 2 Azpi 1

        Lukaku 3 Kebe 2 Pearce, Pog 1

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        1. OPTA FPL
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 9 months ago

          Thanks BAP GIRL

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      3. Timon
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Hooiveld 2 😯

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  28. Evs
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    I see Chelsea resting some big names v Southmapton midweek before...

    Arsenal (sat)
    Swansea (chasing cup deficit - wed)

    Sayings that the have got easy fa cup game week after so then maybe they will.

    Mata owners maybe ok...

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

      i dont understand why managers rest big names on the bench for easy matches.
      why not play your strongest squad first, then sub them off at half time or 60 minute mark if they're winning?

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

      With rafa you just never know..

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

        That's the bleeding problem init?!

        😆

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

          I agree. Players must hate it too. You bust your ass off at Stoke so should be given the opportunity for a possible riot at home the next week. He won't bench Mata after last time.

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  29. Acquafresca
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    I have a nice short story for all those in need of motivation..

    Its called The Tortoise and The Casuals 😆

    There was once a tortoise named Acquafresca.
    When he first started off, he was ranked 637,837 out of 2.5 million.

    6 weeks ago, the Tortoise decided that it was time to teach all the casuals a lesson.

    They laughed at him, as he was ranked 378,212.
    6 weeks later, the Tortoise is having the last laugh,
    After moving from 378k > 17.8k in 6 weeks time.

    Moral: Don't give up and keep at it.

    Cheers for reading and have a great night 😀

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

      I didn't laugh at you. Same happened to me last year.

      I was over 1m ranked around gw10 ended up just outside top 1k

      #believe

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

        Am hoping for similar though I am starting from even worse position.

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

      😀 😀 Well done.

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

        Nice one. I'm still waiting! Can't seem to shift this shell.

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  30. NATSTER
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    H2H .. who is more likely to win?

    A: Skrtel + Ivanovic + Puncheon + Hazard + Lambert + Ba © + 1 point

    B: Gibbs + Luiz + Walcott + Silva + Mata © + Suarez

    I feel A has a bit of advantage. What do you think?

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